What is a ratification vote and should Policy 76/77 changes undergo one? Why or why not? Click on the video below to find out more.
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Two fairly minor points of clarification, and a comment:
0:43 - FRC determined that a ratification vote on this particular P76/77 issue was not possible as it was not part of the agreed-upon "path forward." The statement that FRC determined that "we cannot run a ratification vote on any mediated agreement" might leave some with the impression this is true of ALL issues discussed/mediated/arbitrated through FRC, which isn't what was determined.
2:25 - it was not the PDC that overruled the suggestion of a ratification vote, it was FRC; they aren't the same committee or individuals
I think whether the language of "ratification vote" was appropriate or not, what was clear from the nov 7 LC town hall presentation is…
The Lecturers Committee made it clear in today's town hall that this was meant to be a ratification vote solely for lecturers. Now that this is clarified for all, will the false narrative being reported in this "helpful" video be removed, or do you still stand behind this?