Roy T. Fielding wrote:

>> OGB/2007/001 has not been put to such a vote, under the constitution 
>> it  seems clear that this is necessary before it takes effect.  I 
>> therefore request that such a vote takes place.
> 
> Having the right to vote on something does not mean a vote is necessary
> before it takes effect.  The OGB can take action on anything not
> explicitly excluded from them by the constitution.

What kind of right is it if it can simply be bypassed?

> The right to vote means that a group of Members may ask for such a vote
> and, if they meet the minimum stated in the constitution for placing a
> vote on a ballot, then the Members can vote on the item.

Unless I've missed it the constitution doesn't actually define what that 
number is, unless it is the same as the requirements for holding a meeting.

-- 
Alan Burlison
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