Jacqueline A. Morris wrote:
Whether they are called 'ad-hoc" or "other" - they aren't part of the election currently underway.
They aren' t part of _any_ election.
We will discuss and decide when we get a proposal to create that position (Beau is working on it) and then, if the position is created, we will be able to enter a process to determine who that advisor would be.
Why? Who says there can only be one? ALAC needs as much policy help as it can get. If that means taking on multiple advisors, so long as the advice is sound and relevant, so much the better for our community. There is no restriction as to how many ad-hoc appointments can be made, and absolutely no valid reason to create a competitive process where none is called for. A simple accept/reject decision for each proposal would suffice. ALAC would be well advised not to turn away sincere and appropriate offers of assistance, especially in the area of policy development. Don't just think of yourselves, but consider the needs of ALSs and public members who are starved of plain-language help on policy issues. - Evan