| [jakarta.ee-spec.committee] Rules for proposing resolutions |
| First, let me be clear if the current propose resolution passes I'm ok with that. Not my preferred phrasing/approach, but we can always change our minds via a new resolution at any time. I also think it's fantastic that we go for more email/offline votes rather than just in meetings. Even better that we're doing them on our public list. We are headed in the right direction. I love it. I do want us to clarify our process, however. During a meeting our rules are that anyone can propose a resolution, but that resolution needs a second before it can go up for a vote. I think we should find a way to do this even for email/offline votes. Anyone can put forward a proposal and seek a second, the subject has "[Proposal]" in the prefix. The proposal itself can be negotiated, "If we change this part, I'd be willing to second." If they don't find a second and no one is willing to engage in a refined version, the proposal dies there. If they do find a second, a new email with "[Ballot]" in the prefix is created by the proposer. Who seconded is mentioned in the "[Ballot]" email. My concerns with anyone being able to create a ballot without a second: - It can cut conversation short - We may miss out on opportunities for a more unanimously supported version - If there is no support beyond the proposer, we'd not want to see a series of -1 votes (kind of a downer) - It can make people afraid to put forth proposals (proposals are a good thing) Are we ok to require a second for email/offline proposals or are we happy to let anyone start a resolution ballot at any time? |