[Cz-editcouncil] Minor additions to the rules

[Larry Sanger]

All,

As I said, unless there is an objection, I am going to feel free to continue
to edit the rules in accordance with what seems best to me (and my sense of
what the Council wants).  I assure you I won't make any radical edits.
Also, once the rules are adopted, the rules themselves state: "Once
initially adopted, these rules cannot be changed by anyone, except to
correct simple typographical errors that do not affect the meaning of rules,
or via a new resolution."  

Anyway, I have added these items:

* Official discussion ends entirely prior to voting.  At the close of
discussion, all discussion pages should be protected and notices posted that
the discussion period is finished.

* The Chair, or a person or persons deputized by the Chair, should post
reminders approximately one day, 12 hours, and one hour before the close of
discussion and before the close of voting.  These reminders should follow a
standard format for ease of recognition and deletion by Members who do not
need them.

One new section:

Recess

* A "recess" of the Council temporarily turns the Council mailing list off
(i.e., makes it impossible for anyone to post mail). Recesses are desirable
during common holiday or vacation times, and at other times. 

* Any Member may call for a recess for a specified length of time, which if
seconded goes before the Council for a vote. 

* The Council may vote to have a regular recess, for example, each weekend. 

I also changed an item (basically just to clarify it--no substantive
changes):

* Voting generally is limited by time. There should be a strict minimum of
24 hours for every vote, but more time may be required, e.g., on votes about
resolutions. Any Member may change his or her vote before the close of
voting. The vote is automatically tallied and reported by someone deputized
by the Chair, immediately after the closing time.

All of these items, and the current contents of the rules, will be subject
to rapid change based on discussion; but, as I've done above, I will
announce all changes on the list.

--Larry