[Bureau] Re: Speaking Slots - CSB Role

[Veni Markovski]

>2)  The 48 hour wait might restrict the ability to react to what is going 
>on at a meeting.  For example, while caucuses should certainly draw up a 
>common position even prior to each meeting, the actual content and 
>emphasis of the presentation might be better decided by those on the spot 
>(based on the consensus positions).

I agree that it's a lot, but we need to know who is speaking, and mainly - 
what. If there is an urgent need, then we can have the proposed speech on 
paper the night BEFORE the actual presentation. I definintly think we need 
to be aware of what will be said on behalf of the CS the next day, and have 
some time for thinking it over.

I hope other people will contribute, too?

>There are also issues such as finding fair and transparent ways to 
>prioritise and decide who is to speak.

I agree, but there are quite a lot of people who've done great work in the 
last 2 meetings, so we can continue using them?

>But let us first ensure we have the right procedure for discussing this 
>important topic.  As there does not exist an 'offical' transparent 
>mechanism for communication between the Bureau and C&T group I assume we 
>contact Bill McIver and Sally Burch.

the C&T are actually working quite well, for which we all have to thank them!
I believe the mailing list of the C&T is the best place for discussion of 
whatever is on the agenda, and as per the "official" transparent mecahinsm, 
I believe that many of the CSB are members of the C&T, and we can either a) 
sign the whole CSB to the C&T mailing list, or have the most important 
issues mailed to the CSB mailing list.

regards,
veni