[arin-ppml] [arin-council] AC Role in Petitions

[John Curran]

On Apr 14, 2011, at 10:33 AM, Leo Bicknell wrote:

> Many on the AC seem to feel that once a decision is made, all must
> tow that line.  That is a dangerous, chilling situation.  It reduces
> the effectiveness of the AC by reducing discussion and searching for
> alternative solutions.  It makes the AC look more secretive, as
> decisions are made in private and then not discussed externally.
> 
> Dissent is an essential part of any democratic body.  I wish the
> AC would focus much more on _why_ there is dissent than trying to
> snuff it out and impose a totalitarian structure.

Leo - 
 
As Marty noted, the AC adopted a rule to not be included in
the petition count, but specifically noted that they can still 
participate in the discussion of the merits of the petition.

/John

John Curran
President and CEO
ARIN