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* Need to publish to larger community | * Need to publish to larger community | ||
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| − | Simpson amendment - Federation can't do anything without unanimous consent. Unanimous consent is not 117 yes's, but it is asking for any No's and if there are no no's then motion passes. | + | Simpson amendment - Federation can't do anything without unanimous consent. Unanimous consent is not 117 yes's, but it is asking for any No's and if there are no no's then motion passes. Ask C&B's for interpretation or modification? Frew suggested deleting 2.2.7, because unanimous consent has solved bigger issues than it has helped. Will require 2/3 majority to pass. |
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| + | * publish business meeting agenda month before and post this issue on the agenda (by Dec. 6) | ||
| + | * Frew, Michael and Rob are going to meet with C&B to draft a proposal and FAQ for rationale | ||
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| + | No motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 2:55 pm. | ||
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ESIP Federation Executive Committee, November 16, 2010
Attendees: Jim Frew; Chris Lenhardt; Carol Meyer; Margaret Mooney; Rob Raskin; Erin Robinson; Marilyn ; Michael; Steve ;
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Frew at 2:15 pm EST.
1. Adoption of Minutes A motion to adopt the revised minutes was offered by Michael and seconded by Marilyn. Without further discussion, the minutes were approved by acclamation.
2. Executive Director Report
- Erin Robinson joined our staff last week. ExCom is asked to take a look at the website, some of the changes that are being made: single sign-on between wiki and drupal, content placement.
- Seven partnership applications came in this round.
- GEO Plenary in Beijing. Exhibit hall traffic disappointing, but good connections made with American colleagues
- Call for nominations, look for e-mail right before/after the holidays. (Michael will connect)
Action items:
- none
3. Winter Meeting Planning Update
- Breakout tracks beginning to be developed. Looking for confirmation from speakers. Registration is 15-20 people.
- Martha Maiden Award - 3 nominations reviewed and consensus was reached.
Action items:
- e-mail list-serv about Winter Meeting registration
- Check Martha Maiden awardee availability
4. Partnership Committee Update Partnership committee met to talk about Federation changes. Type definition are useful for describing generally what members do (link to current and proposed definitions). Type 1 is clarifying language (modification suggested: Earth Science and related datasets) to include data clearinghouses, networks. Type 3 is being broadened to include wider range of users. Chris motioned to vote, Rob seconded, approved by acclimation.
Action Items:
- Need to publish to larger community
5. Other Business Simpson amendment - Federation can't do anything without unanimous consent. Unanimous consent is not 117 yes's, but it is asking for any No's and if there are no no's then motion passes. Ask C&B's for interpretation or modification? Frew suggested deleting 2.2.7, because unanimous consent has solved bigger issues than it has helped. Will require 2/3 majority to pass.
Action Items:
- publish business meeting agenda month before and post this issue on the agenda (by Dec. 6)
- Frew, Michael and Rob are going to meet with C&B to draft a proposal and FAQ for rationale
No motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 2:55 pm.
