Re: pab-excom Re: PAB 4th ballot out.

Robert F. Connelly (rconnell@psi-japan.com)
Sat, 20 Dec 1997 14:23:00 +0900


At 04:30 PM 12/18/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Ron, Bob, Rick:
>
>This is a real shame. We delayed the election for the express purpose of
>including everyone, and now it appears that at least four people --
>including two candidates -- have been left out.
>
>I can't disagree with Ron's action, although I regret the confusion it will
>cause. I think it would be disastrous to have the election called into
>question. I urge Ron to wait to see the results: if the election is not at
>all close, it might be better to not say anything and try to work to fix
>this for the next round. If it is close, then we have a real problem of
>legitimacy. Of course Ron is free to do what he thinks best.

Dear Antony:

Notwithstanding my urgent desire to be relieved from my office, and my
prior posting objecting to the delay from the 5th, I agree that the final
result should await delivery of ballots to all eligible PAB members.

Personal regards,
BobC