[Lnc-business] Proposed Policy Manual addition regarding electronic meetings

[Joshua Katz]

I agree, and Dr. Lieberman raises a good point.  When we hold virtual
meetings for the state committee in CT, I require all motions be given to
the secretary in writing - by email if a member has called in, or by text
if they are on the computer.  A document sharing program would also work.
 It might be a good idea to put that rule in place directly - all motions
are to be delivered to the secretary in writing.

I'd point out that nothing in the bylaw change, or these rules, requires us
to hold distance meetings.  I do probably see more value in them than Dr.
Lieberman does.

Joshua Katz

Joshua A. Katz
Westbrook CT Planning Commission (L in R seat)

On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 3:47 PM, Scott L. <scott73 at earthlink.net> wrote:

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> “6.  I am not sure what to make of "temporary absence."  Suppose a member
> of the committee doesn't buy, and has no plan to buy, a webcam, and wishes
> to participate by telephone.  Certainly such an absence of webcam is not
> temporary - but it also can't rightly be called permanent, as it is
> certainly a situation that may well be remedied - in fact, it can be
> remedied without intent if they purchase a Chromebook, new laptop, etc.
>  Why not just say that it's alright to participate by phone?  (In fact, I
> question the need to hold any video conference meetings, above and beyond
> phone meetings.  Why do you need to see my living room, and my pajamas?)
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>    Joshua Katz”
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> Exactly.
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> It is not important for LNC Reps and our members to see our faces frown at
> stupidly worded motions, or smile when our side prevails in a vote.  OTOH,
> having correctly working document sharing during a videoconference meeting
> would be helpful.
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> Using document sharing, LNC members could see written versions of the
> pending motions, and see any written graphs or charts that staff or members
> feel we need to see.
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> Please do not take my suggestions as an endorsement of videoconference
> meetings.   I consider my suggestions to be a form of harm reduction.
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>    Scott Lieberman
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