Paul - 

Are you asking whether we will discuss the proposal that Bruce put on the table regarding the GAC carve out?  As I understand it, the proposal would apply only where Board recall was sought in response to Board implementation of GAC consensus advice and the GAC was thus precluded from participating in the EC as a decision maker.  In that situation, we reduced the requisite support level from 4 to 3 (to prevent requiring unanimity).  I understand that reduction is a matter of concern to the Board.

I personally don’t have a lot of trouble with the notion that the community would be required to invoke the IRP process before moving to recall the entire Board in that circumstance.  To be candid, my comfort reflects my belief that the Board recall power is nearly illusory, given how disruptive such a step would be.  I can’t imagine why one would choose recall over resort to the independent judiciary wherever possible.  

That said, I agree we should discuss the proposal on our call tomorrow.

Becky

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