On 12/28/08 04:01, Stephen Lau wrote: > Jim Grisanzio wrote: >> Interesting question. Hadn't really thought about it to that level. My >> initial position is that anyone from the affected group can bring a >> dispute. I don't think it should be only leaders, though, since it would >> be too easy for leaders to put down potentially valid complaints. >> >> > I suppose I'd thought this is what the current 'Facilitator' role > was... and that the Facilitator was not necessarily required to bring > to the OGB only the views/opinions of leaders, but of any member of > the affected group.
Facilitators basically keep records and make sure information flows between Community Groups and the OGB. It was never a popular role, though, so we got rid of it. Also, there's nothing in the current constitution giving facilitators the role of bringing disputes (though one certainly can if need be). And actually, the current constitution says any of the participants involved in a dispute may appeal to the OGB. It seems that's the best way to go ... Jim -- http://blogs.sun.com/jimgris
