PPI Board/Rules of Procedure - Revision history

Keith at 11:20, 17 September 2023

2023-09-17T11:20:18Z

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	# A tally of the vote shall be maintained in the decision record on the minutes saved in the PPI Wiki.		# A tally of the vote shall be maintained in the decision record on the minutes saved in the PPI Wiki.
	# Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in Discourse, Discord, or Wire. The postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the postal vote, or by a vote cast at the meeting.		# Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in Discourse, Discord, or Wire. The postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the postal vote, or by a vote cast at the meeting.
	## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member~~. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line~~. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.		## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.
	##If a board member does not delegate their vote, the most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first undelegated absentee’s vote. Each additional absentee’s undelegated vote will be given to the next in line.		##If a board member does not delegate their vote, the most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first undelegated absentee’s vote. Each additional absentee’s undelegated vote will be given to the next in line.
	##If a board member is not present at the beginning of the meeting, the chair delegates that vote to an alternate board member. If the board member returns to the meeting, they could reclaim the vote for any further motions but not on votes that had already taken place, hence such delegation appears on a per-voting basis. If a board member is present at the beginning of the meeting but is no longer present when a new motion is presented that they have not indicated a delegated or postal vote, then that vote is delegated by the chair of the meeting to the next alternate board member present.		##If a board member is not present at the beginning of the meeting, the chair delegates that vote to an alternate board member. If the board member returns to the meeting, they could reclaim the vote for any further motions but not on votes that had already taken place, hence such delegation appears on a per-voting basis. If a board member is present at the beginning of the meeting but is no longer present when a new motion is presented that they have not indicated a delegated or postal vote, then that vote is delegated by the chair of the meeting to the next alternate board member present.

Keith at 11:13, 17 September 2023

2023-09-17T11:13:34Z

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	## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.		## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.
	##If a board member does not delegate their vote, the most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first undelegated absentee’s vote. Each additional absentee’s undelegated vote will be given to the next in line.		##If a board member does not delegate their vote, the most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first undelegated absentee’s vote. Each additional absentee’s undelegated vote will be given to the next in line.
	##If a board member is not present at the beginning of the meeting, the chair delegates that vote to an alternate board member. If the board member returns to the meeting, they could reclaim the vote for any further motions but not on votes that had already taken place, hence such delegation appears on a per-voting basis. If a board member is present at the beginning of the meeting but is no longer present when a new motion is presented that they have not indicated a delegated or postal vote, ~~and~~ then that vote is delegated by the chair of the meeting to the next alternate board member present.		##If a board member is not present at the beginning of the meeting, the chair delegates that vote to an alternate board member. If the board member returns to the meeting, they could reclaim the vote for any further motions but not on votes that had already taken place, hence such delegation appears on a per-voting basis. If a board member is present at the beginning of the meeting but is no longer present when a new motion is presented that they have not indicated a delegated or postal vote, then that vote is delegated by the chair of the meeting to the next alternate board member present.
	# Any financial decisions can be made by the board with a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. Otherwise, the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 hour time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.		# Any financial decisions can be made by the board with a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. Otherwise, the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 hour time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.
	# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. An e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:		# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. An e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:

Keith at 11:13, 17 September 2023

2023-09-17T11:13:04Z

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	# Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in Discourse, Discord, or Wire. The postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the postal vote, or by a vote cast at the meeting.		# Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in Discourse, Discord, or Wire. The postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the postal vote, or by a vote cast at the meeting.
	## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.		## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.
			##If a board member does not delegate their vote, the most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first undelegated absentee’s vote. Each additional absentee’s undelegated vote will be given to the next in line.
			##If a board member is not present at the beginning of the meeting, the chair delegates that vote to an alternate board member. If the board member returns to the meeting, they could reclaim the vote for any further motions but not on votes that had already taken place, hence such delegation appears on a per-voting basis. If a board member is present at the beginning of the meeting but is no longer present when a new motion is presented that they have not indicated a delegated or postal vote, and then that vote is delegated by the chair of the meeting to the next alternate board member present.
	# Any financial decisions can be made by the board with a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. Otherwise, the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 hour time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.		# Any financial decisions can be made by the board with a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. Otherwise, the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 hour time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.
	# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. An e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:		# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. An e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:

Dichter: include the Code of Conduct into RoP as decided on May 1st 2023

2023-05-01T21:20:21Z

include the Code of Conduct into RoP as decided on May 1st 2023

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 # By the end of their term of office, each board member should create a text report of their activities.
 # Any member of the board can approve the application for a supporting membership.
 '''§8 General provisions'''

Keith at 08:39, 9 April 2023

2023-04-09T08:39:21Z

Mikegill at 14:38, 6 October 2021

2021-10-06T14:38:52Z

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	## Emailing the board mailing list citing the object and their vote.		## Emailing the board mailing list citing the object and their vote.
	# A tally of the vote shall be maintained in the decision record on https://tasks.pp-international.net		# A tally of the vote shall be maintained in the decision record on https://tasks.pp-international.net
	#Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda or Loomio PPI Board by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in Loomio. The Loomio and postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The Loomio and postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the Loomio vote or by a vote cast at the meeting.		# Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda or Loomio PPI Board by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in Loomio. The Loomio and postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The Loomio and postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the Loomio vote or by a vote cast at the meeting.
			## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.
	# Any financial decision can be made by the board on a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. Else the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 hours time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.		# Any financial decision can be made by the board on a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. Else the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 hours time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.
	# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. A e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of the PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:		# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. A e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of the PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:

Mikegill at 14:35, 6 October 2021

2021-10-06T14:35:13Z

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	# The duration of the vote will be no more of 1 week		# The duration of the vote will be no more of 1 week
	# Each board of a voting member shall present an approved, accordingly to the respective own by-laws of each voting member, resolution designating a permanent delegate and a deputy.		# Each board of a voting member shall present an approved, accordingly to the respective own by-laws of each voting member, resolution designating a permanent delegate and a deputy.
	<del># If a quorum of 4 present board members is not met, decisions require an unanimous vote. (At least 3 members of the board need to be voting for a decision to be valid.)</del> (The Board voted against this rule in the Nov.19, 2018 meeting. It is slated to be replaced by a new rule that is pending.)
	# If 3 board members (including alternate board members) are present, unanimous votes are necessary to approve a proposal. If 4 votes are present, 3 votes are still necessary to approve a decision. If more members are present, a majority of votes are necessary to approve the decision, with a minimum of 3 affirmative votes.		# If 3 board members (including alternate board members) are present, unanimous votes are necessary to approve a proposal. If 4 votes are present, 3 votes are still necessary to approve a decision. If more members are present, a majority of votes are necessary to approve the decision, with a minimum of 3 affirmative votes.

Mikegill at 14:34, 6 October 2021

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	# Each board of a voting member shall present an approved, accordingly to the respective own by-laws of each voting member, resolution designating a permanent delegate and a deputy.		# Each board of a voting member shall present an approved, accordingly to the respective own by-laws of each voting member, resolution designating a permanent delegate and a deputy.
	<del># If a quorum of 4 present board members is not met, decisions require an unanimous vote. (At least 3 members of the board need to be voting for a decision to be valid.)</del> (The Board voted against this rule in the Nov.19, 2018 meeting. It is slated to be replaced by a new rule that is pending.)		<del># If a quorum of 4 present board members is not met, decisions require an unanimous vote. (At least 3 members of the board need to be voting for a decision to be valid.)</del> (The Board voted against this rule in the Nov.19, 2018 meeting. It is slated to be replaced by a new rule that is pending.)
			# If 3 board members (including alternate board members) are present, unanimous votes are necessary to approve a proposal. If 4 votes are present, 3 votes are still necessary to approve a decision. If more members are present, a majority of votes are necessary to approve the decision, with a minimum of 3 affirmative votes.

Mikegill at 14:34, 6 October 2021

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	# Extraordinary meetings can be called by any member of the board for urgent matters.		# Extraordinary meetings can be called by any member of the board for urgent matters.
	# Alternative: If the board meeting is taking longer than 1:30 a break of 15 minutes is scheduled and the meeting adjournes.		# Alternative: If the board meeting is taking longer than 1:30 a break of 15 minutes is scheduled and the meeting adjournes.
			# If 3 board members (including alternate board members) are present the board makes quorum.

	'''§2 Agenda'''		'''§2 Agenda'''

PikalV: https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/Proposed_Agenda_Item__Board_Procedures_Addendum

2019-06-17T19:42:30Z

https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/Proposed_Agenda_Item__Board_Procedures_Addendum

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	* changed on 31. July 2016,		* changed on 31. July 2016,
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	# Every member of the Pirate Parties International can propose an agenda item to the board.		# Every member of the Pirate Parties International can propose an agenda item to the board.
	# ~~The provisional~~ agenda of the ~~regular~~ board ~~meetings shall be published before~~ the meeting~~, the agenda items can be seen at any point in time here: http~~://~~tasks~~.pp-international.net/~~projects~~/~~ppi-board/roadmap~~		# An agenda item shall be submitted 3 days ahead to the [[mailto:board@pp-international\|Board]] of the meeting using [[https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/Board_Meeting__Agenda_Item_Template\|template]] to be regularly tabled within the published Agenda.
	# An agenda ~~item~~ shall be ~~submitted 48 hours ahead of~~ the meeting ~~to be regularly tabled within~~ the ~~published Agenda~~		# The provisional agenda of the regular board meetings shall be published and send out to the Board before the meeting. Publishing the provisional agenda is responsibility of the Boards General Secretary.
	# New items to the agenda can be brought in during the meeting and will be discussed at the end of the scheduled agenda.		# New items to the agenda can be brought in during the meeting and will be discussed at the end of the scheduled Agenda.
			# Items on the agenda shall have foundational documents, descriptions or spreadsheets linked in the agenda where that is natural so members can prepare properly
			# '''Agenda approval''': After approval of minutes from previous meeting (§ 6), the agenda of the meeting should be voted upon.
			# Approved items from the agenda, that are not closed on the meeting, are put on the next meeting agenda.

	'''§3 Publicity'''		'''§3 Publicity'''
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	# The board meetings are public, unless the board votes in favor of a non-public meeting. The decision to hold a non-public meeting has to be motivated.		# The board meetings are public, unless the board votes in favor of a non-public meeting. The decision to hold a non-public meeting has to be motivated.
	# Guests are allowed to speak up during a meeting if requested to do so by the chairman.		# Guests are allowed to speak up during a meeting if requested to do so by the chairman.
	# Guests can ask to take the stand		# Guests can ask to take the stand.
	# Guests that disrupt the meeting can be excluded by the chairman.		# Guests that disrupt the meeting can be excluded by the chairman.
	# The board meetings are recorded for historical & information purposes, if a participant requests that the meeting shall not to be recorded, a 2/3 majority vote from the board is required to do.		# The board meetings are recorded for historical & information purposes, if a participant requests that the meeting shall not to be recorded, a 2/3 majority vote from the board is required to do.

	'''§4 Procedure'''		'''§4 Procedure'''
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	# The minutes of the meeting will be published before the next meeting and not later than 48 hours prior to the next scheduled meeting.		# The minutes of the meeting will be published before the next meeting and not later than 48 hours prior to the next scheduled meeting.
	# The General Secretary is responsible for publishing the meeting minutes and links to the published meeting recordings on the PPI wiki.		# The General Secretary is responsible for publishing the meeting minutes and links to the published meeting recordings on the PPI wiki.
	# The minutes of the meeting are resolution minutes and contain the wording of motions and resolutions that had been voted on. In case of an non-public meeting the minutes contain instead the motivated resolution to have the non-public meeting (ref §4.1). Any board member can submit within 24 hours after the meeting a text of personal statement to the minutes explaining his or her particular vote to a motion or resolution.		# The minutes of the meeting are resolution minutes and contain the wording of motions and resolutions that had been voted on. In case of an non-public meeting the minutes contain instead the motivated resolution to have the non-public meeting (ref §4.1). Any board member can submit within 24 hours after the meeting a text of personal statement to the minutes explaining his or her particular vote to a motion or resolution.
			# The minutes of the meeting should be approved by a vote on the start of next meeting.

	'''§7 Tasks'''		'''§7 Tasks'''

	# All decisions, projects and tasks ~~are to be recorded in Redmine tasks~~.~~pp-international.net), and unless related to a personal issue, shall remain public.~~		# All decisions, projects and tasks must have one single person named as responsible. Said person is also responsible for establishing the task and inputting it into a task management system. (not yet selected)
	~~# During each regular meeting the board members will present a report with all the new developments concerning their respective tasks, and update their tasks accordingly in Redmine~~
	# The board delegates the necessary authority to a task owner in order for him to complete the assigned task, unless there is an issue arising, which requires additional clarification or specific decision by the board.
	~~# Each task/project owner~~ is responsible for ~~keeping up-to-date~~ the ~~tasks, subtasks~~ and ~~all related objects in Redmine, The General Secretary ensures that the project~~ management ~~referential is well maintained by the assigned person~~.
	# By the end of their term of office, each board member should create a text report of their activities.		# By the end of their term of office, each board member should create a text report of their activities.
	# Any member of the board can approve the application for a supporting membership.		# Any member of the board can approve the application for a supporting membership.

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	# Every member of the Pirate Parties International can propose an agenda item to the board.		# Every member of the Pirate Parties International can propose an agenda item to the board.
	# An agenda item shall be submitted 3 days ahead to the [[mailto:board@pp-international\|Board]] of the meeting using [[https://~~etherpad~~.pp-international.net/p/~~Board_Meeting__Agenda_Item_Template~~\|template]] to be regularly tabled within the published Agenda.		# An agenda item shall be submitted 3 days ahead to the [[mailto:board@pp-international\|Board]] of the meeting using [[https://ga.pp-international.net/c/ppiboard/31\|template]] to be regularly tabled within the published Agenda.
	# The provisional agenda of the regular board meetings shall be published and send out to the Board before the meeting. Publishing the provisional agenda is responsibility of the Boards General Secretary.		# The provisional agenda of the regular board meetings shall be published and send out to the Board before the meeting. Publishing the provisional agenda is responsibility of the Boards General Secretary.
	# New items to the agenda can be brought in during the meeting and will be discussed at the end of the scheduled Agenda.		# New items to the agenda can be brought in during the meeting and will be discussed at the end of the scheduled Agenda.
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	# Decisions are taken by a majority of board members present at the meeting.		# Decisions are taken by a majority of board members present at the meeting.
	# Vote in absentia of the board members - The board members may vote in absentia using any of the following means:		# Vote in absentia of the board members - The board members may vote in absentia using any of the following means:
	## Updating the decision on the Project Management Referential with their vote		## Updating the decision on the Project Management Referential with their vote.
	## Using ~~Loomio~~ to cast their votes		## Using Discourse, Discord, Wire, or email to cast their votes.
	## Emailing the board mailing list citing the object and their vote.		## Emailing the board mailing list citing the object and their vote.
	# A tally of the vote shall be maintained in the decision record on ~~https://tasks.pp-international~~.~~net~~		# A tally of the vote shall be maintained in the decision record on the minutes saved in the PPI Wiki.
	# Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda ~~or Loomio PPI Board~~ by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in ~~Loomio~~. The ~~Loomio and~~ postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The ~~Loomio and~~ postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the ~~Loomio~~ vote or by a vote cast at the meeting.		# Board members not present at the meeting can vote on a proposal published in the provisional agenda by citing the proposal and expressing their vote in an e-mail sent to board@pp-international.net (postal vote) or casting a vote in Discourse, Discord, or Wire. The postal votes shall be added to the votes cast at the meeting if the proposals are exactly the same. The postal votes shall be mentioned in the provisional agenda and can be superseded by subsequent email, a change to the postal vote, or by a vote cast at the meeting.
	## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.		## Board members may delegate their vote to another specific board member, or they may delegate their vote to an alternate board member. The most senior ranking alternate board member will take the first delegated vote, and each additional delegated vote will be given to the next in line. No alternate board member can hold more than one delegated vote. All board members who cannot attend should delegate their vote in advance.
	# Any financial ~~decision~~ can be made by the board on a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. ~~Else~~ the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 ~~hours~~ time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.		# Any financial decisions can be made by the board with a 2/3 majority vote if the decision falls within the GA approved budget. Otherwise, the treasurer, or its designated deputy, has to pre-approve the financial engagement prior to the board meeting, during the 48 hour time period between the end of submission of regular agenda items and the board meeting.
	# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. A e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of ~~the~~ PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:		# Any decision related to political issues can be challenged in a referendum by 5 voting members of the PPI. An e-voting tally shall be organised congruant to the bylaws of PPI in the shortest possible timeframe using any of the following means:
	## Updating the decision on the Project Management Referential (i.e. ~~Redmine~~) with their vote		## Updating the decision on the Project Management Referential (i.e. Discourse, Discord, or Wire) with their vote
	## Using ~~Loomio~~ to cast their ~~voteshttps://ppi.piratenpad.de/feedback-ppiga16~~		## Using Discourse, Discord, Wire, or Email to cast their votes
	## Emailing the board citing the object and their vote.		## Emailing the board citing the object and their vote.
	# The duration of the vote will be no more of 1 week		# The duration of the vote will be no more of 1 week
	# Each ~~board of a voting member~~ shall present an approved, ~~accordingly~~ to the respective ~~own~~ by-laws of each voting member, ~~resolution~~ designating a permanent delegate and a deputy.		# Each Board shall present an approved vote of its members, according to the respective by-laws for each voting member, along with any resolutions designating a permanent delegate and a deputy.
	# If 3 board members (including alternate board members) are present, unanimous votes are necessary to approve a proposal. If 4 votes are present, 3 votes are still necessary to approve a decision. If more members are present, a majority of votes are necessary to approve the decision, with a minimum of 3 affirmative votes.		# If 3 board members (including alternate board members) are present, unanimous votes are necessary to approve a proposal. If 4 votes are present, 3 votes are still necessary to approve a decision. If more members are present, a majority of votes are necessary to approve the decision, with a minimum of 3 affirmative votes.
			# Abstentions do not count against a majority vote.