Why You Don't Elect the Resident Asshole

[scottwoods]

(Cross-posted from FB. I wanted it where it can be found after 2 days.)

Grace and humility are traits that should exist in everyone, but we aren’t surprised when they aren’t. They are, however, definitely traits that should exist in an Executive Council operative of Poetry Slam, Inc. I don’t mean they should be monks or walk around greeting people

Comments

[nerak_g]

The thing about Brother Said is...I think he really DOES have Robert's Rules of Order memorized.Even if they are wrongly memorized in parts, he speaks with authority as if they are the right ones.

I hear you, pres.

[sirenoftitan1]

RRoO itself acknowledges that there are things that trump RRoO. Those things are clearly constitution, bylaws, and standing rules. Tradition is less clear.

I suggested a few years ago that PSi have a sergeant-at-arms to keep on top of this stuff, so that the chair can go about conducting the meeting. The SaA is someone who knows the RRoO stuff well, but can also tell the back row to STFU or deal with requests like "it's hot in here, can we open a window". I haven't been to an SM meeting in over a year, but I still think it's a good idea.

[givemelaughter]

agreed

[stefan11]

Does Sergeant-at-arms need to have an arm?