diff --git a/index.bs b/index.bs index 28b4b0c5..9355b5f8 100644 --- a/index.bs +++ b/index.bs @@ -1309,15 +1309,66 @@ Verifiable Random Selection Procedure The incomplete terms are assigned in result order. +
+Recalling AB or TAG members
+ +
+Individual Removal
+ + Individual participants of the [=Advisory Board=] or the [=Technical Architecture Group=] + can be removed from those groups + if they are found by their peers + to be grossly neglecting their duties, + or to be acting in a way that seriously hampers the group's ability to function normally. + + A chair of the [=AB=] or [=TAG=] must hold a hearing + on the potential [=removal=] of a participant + if requested by at least three of the participants in the group. + After giving the individual in question + an opportunity to defend themselves, + a vote on the proposed [=removal=] is held. + If at least three quarters of the participants in the group, + excluding the individual who is the subject of such vote, + then vote in favor of the proposal, + the individual's seat on [=AB=] or [=TAG=] is [=vacated=] immediately. + +
+Collective removal
+ + The [=Advisory Committee=] may + hold a vote of no confidence + in the [=Advisory Board=] or the [=Technical Architecture Group=]. + + An [=Advisory Committee representative=] initiates a [=vote of no confidence=] + by sending a request to the Team, and should also share this request with the Advisory Committee. + The request must identify which of the [=AB=] or [=TAG=] is targeted, + and should also include the rationale. + + Within one week, the [=Team=] must initiate an [=Advisory Committee Override=] + on the proposal. + + The conclusion of the [=Advisory Committee Override=] is final, + and cannot be the subject of a [=Formal Objection=] nor of an [=AC Appeal=]: + if the [=Advisory Committee Override=] proposal passes, + all seats on [=AB=] or [=TAG=] are [=vacated=] immediately; + if it fails, it cannot be invoked on the same body + sooner than six months since their previous invocation. +
Elected Groups Vacated Seats
- An [=Advisory Board=] or [=TAG=] participant's seat is vacated when: + An [=Advisory Board=] or [=TAG=] participant's seat is vacated when:

@@ -2887,24 +2944,50 @@ Appeal by Advisory Committee Representatives

An [=Advisory Committee representative=] initiates an [=appeal=] by sending a request to the [=Team=], and should also share this request with the [=Advisory Committee=]. - The request should say “I appeal this Decision” + The request should say “I appeal this Decision” and identify the decision, - and may also include their rationale for appealing the decision. + and may also include their rationale for the [=appeal=]. Note: See [[DECISION-APPEAL inline]] for a recommendation on how to communicate an appeal request to the [=Team=] and the [=AC=]. - Within one week the [=Team=] must announce the appeal process + Within one week, the [=Team=] must initiate the [=appeal=] + in the form of an [=Advisory Committee Override=] + on the proposal to overturn the decision. + + The conclusion of the [=Advisory Committee Override=] is final; + the same decision cannot be appealed more than once. + + If the [=Advisory Committee Override=] + approves the proposal to overturn the decision, + those who had initiated the proposal may revise it + to address the causes of rejection + and follow the ordinary applicable process + to submit the revised proposal. + +

+Advisory Committee Override

+ + An Advisory Committee Override is an exceptional two-step procedure + used to resolve certain matters where neither the usual [=consensus=] + process nor its [[#addressing-fo|escalation path]] is sufficient. + + Note: Currently, this only applies to [=AC Appeals=] + and [=votes of no confidence=] in the [=AB=] or [=TAG=]. + + First, the [=Team=] must announce the proposal for an [=Advisory Committee Override=] to the [=Advisory Committee=] and provide a mechanism for [=Advisory Committee representatives=] - to respond with a statement of positive support for this appeal. + to respond with a statement of positive support for holding a vote. The archive of these statements must be [=member-only=]. + If, within one week of the Team's announcement, - 5% or more of the [=Advisory Committee=] support the appeal request, - the Team must organize an appeal vote + 5% or more of the [=Advisory Committee=] support holding the vote, + the Team must organize a vote asking the [=Advisory Committee=] - “Do you approve of the Decision?” - together with links to the decision and the appeal support. + whether they approve of the Advisory Committee Override proposal, + including details of the proposal + and links to support for holding the vote. The ballot must allow for three possible responses: “Approve”, @@ -2917,24 +3000,19 @@ Appeal by Advisory Committee Representatives (including explicit “abstain” ballots) by [=Advisory Committee Representatives=]: * if fewer than 5% participate, - the vote fails. + the proposal is rejected. * if at least 5% but no more than 15% participate, and the number of “Approve” ballots exceeds three times (3x) the number of “Reject” ballots, - the vote passes. + the proposal is approved. * if more than 15% but fewer than 20% participate, and the number of “Approve” ballots exceeds twice (2x) the number of “Reject” ballots, - the vote passes. + the proposal is approved. * if 20% or more participate, and the number of “Approve” ballots exceeds the number of “Reject” ballots, - the vote passes. + the proposal is approved. - If the vote passes, - the decision is overturned. - Following such rejection, - those who had initiated the proposal may revise it - to address the causes of rejection - and follow the ordinary applicable process - to submit the revised proposal. + Otherwise, + the proposal is rejected.

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