[rpd] Co-Chair Election Process

[Murungi Daniel]

Dear Anthony,


Postponing the election is the lazy way out. We have a problem. Let us fix it. 


> On Jul 21, 2020, at 12:42 PM, Anthony Ubah <ubah.tonyiyke at gmail.com> wrote:

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> Hello Taiwo,

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> You have basically summarized my thoughts and contributions so far. 

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> The idea of forcibly pushing through with an online voting process baffles me, as those campaigning for it have simply failed to look at the Cons of their proposal. The existing process clearly proposes a Face-2-Face electoral process and going otherwise is going against the policy.


No one is forcibly pushing anything through. That’s why the subject was put forth for discussion.  Please watch the inflammatory language. 

If policy allows us to have an e-vote. Then let’s get it done. Do we consider ourselves so special that what has worked for others will not work for us (some panel beating might be required)? If so, then that is simply a combination of hubris and unfettered arrogance.


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> As you rightly said, the community will most likely erupt into debates and disagreements from whatever outcome. An online policy discussion and consensus might be a possibility since inputs and opinions count as value for the measure. However, online voting is a totally different playing field. It is a quagmire which we must not race into, but tread on carefully


This is fear mongering. Agreed, there are some justifiable concerns but there are solutions.


> I personally think the seating Co-chairs are doing great work, so it is really unfortunate that the reactions from certain members project this difference. Are we in a hurry do fill in a gap? Or, are we working towards fostering a progressive community with a united front? Who loses if the current crop of Co-chairs continues in the same vein? Will the community be taken aback if their tenure is extended?

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Clearly some don’t think the Co-chairs have done ‘great’ work others do. A vote will lay this issue to rest :) .


> Like I said before, I propose that the election is postponed until the next face-to-face meeting(As required in the existing process). Before then, perhaps a credible alternative would have been refined and adopted by the majority for the supposedly “new normal”. I reiterate that It is wise that we extend the current tenure of the seating Co-chair, as flying a haphazard online election solution is does not align with current policy and process.


I don’t mind a 60 day extension (policies permitting) for us to get our ducks in a row. The idea of simply extending tenures for another term is lazy and pushes the problem down the line without a solution. Especially when no one has a clue as to whether we shall be able to hold the vote in person the next election cycle.
 



Regards,
Murungi Daniel