[members-discuss] gm-may2009/presentations/voting-options.pdf

> Concerning the possible process for board members, there is a 4th
> solution that is at the same time simple and that allow the best
> representativity. This is the process that is used for justice courts
> "JURY", and also the root of "democracy" in ancient greek times : having
> a random drawing between all members.

Forgive me, I'm struggling to see the similarity between a jury and the
RIPE NCC executive board.

A closer comparison would be between a council or government and the
board.  I don't believe there are many countries or regions where the
former is taken from a random selection of the population -- many people
don't want to do it, or don't have the skills to do it, even though they
have a vested interest in the outcome.  The purpose of an election is
for the members to choose who they wish to represent them in the
governing body.

Cheers,
Rob

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