Introduction

From time to time, the OpenID Foundation will initiate polls or calls to vote involving the Board of Directors or the membership per §4.8 of the Bylaws.

Discussion

Discussion prior to a vote may occur by voice, on regularly scheduled board calls, or by email on mailing lists.

Notice

§4.4 stipulates that notice must be given seven (7) days prior to the date of meeting where a vote is intended to take place.

Voting procedures

Voice

A voice vote is the default way a vote is tallied, unless the chair of a meeting decides to take a poll by written ballot, which may including conducting an online poll.

Online

Online polls are administered by [???] and overseen by [???]. All current OpenID members are able to vote using an online tool provided they have a valid OpenID.

Results of the poll are kept confidential until after the poll has expired.

Voting eligibility

Per §3.1b, all members in good standing have the opportunity to participate in such polls.

Duration

A poll may last for up [???] days.

Publicizing results 

Once a poll expires, the results shall be communicated by the [???] to the [???] in a matter of [???] days. Voting records of each member shall also be made available for public inspection.