Re: Democracy in Debian

[Frank Küster <frank@debian.org>]

Peter Samuelson <peter@p12n.org> wrote:

>   [Kalle Kivimaa]
>> > Actually, it is a direct procedure. The developers may, by way of a
>> > GR, override any decision of the DPL, including an appointment.
>
> [Lionel Elie Mamane]
>> A vote run by the secretary obviously. Oh, how delicious.
>
> If you've got something to say, say it.

I can't speak for Lionel, but...

> This _implication_ that the Secretary wouldn't properly run a vote
> concerning his own appointment is tiresome.  

I don't expect such problems with our current secretary.

> If that's what you meant,
> please say it directly.  If not, what _did_ you mean?

The procedure to replace the secretary is suboptimal, from a democracy
point of view.

> And who do you think ought to run that vote?

Well, e.g. the TC.  I don't care enough about it to propose any changes,
though. 

Regards, Frank
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Frank Küster
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