Rule(s)
15.1 Any member of the ALAC can present a motion for discussion and decision by the
Committee, on any matter under the purview of the Committee. Motions need to be
seconded by another member of the ALAC. This section applies to the discussion and vote of all motions, except for matters where more
specific rules are defined in other sections of this document.
15.2 Whenever a motion is presented, the Chair will allocate appropriate time for
discussion, and the Committee will try to debate and reach full consensus on the
matter approached by the motion. The Chair will try to facilitate consensus by
proposing possible compromises that can accommodate the views of all Committee
members, including minority views.
15.3 If the Chair deems that consensus has been reached, he/she can propose to the
Committee to approve the consensus by a “no objections call”. To this effect, the Chair
will post a “no objections call” message to the public ALAC list, stating the text of the
motion being proposed -- which shall reflect the consensus reached during the
discussion, and thus might be different from the original motion, according to the
Chair's own judgement – and giving 7 (seven) calendar days for objections. The motion
will be approved if no ALAC member posts a formal objection to the motion to the
public ALAC list in the seven days, or, even before the deadline, if all ALAC members
express formal support for the motion, either in person (if at physical meetings) or
remotely.
15.4 If consensus is not reached, or if the “no objections call” does not result in the approval
of a motion, the original motion and any other counter-motions presented during the
discussion shall be put to votes in the order of presentation. A motion shall be
considered approved if at least five ALAC members cast a non-abstaining vote, and if
the number of votes in favour of the motion is higher than the number of votes against.
The vote will be open for 7 (seven) days, but the Chair may close it before the deadline
if all ALAC members have cast their vote, either in person (if at physical meetings) or
remotely.
