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John, Unfortunately, due to a number of items, ranging from Mr. Kennedy’s method of nomination and other items not apparent to the EC in general, I find myself having
to abstain from this vote and reserving my right to change my vote to “no”. May I make it clear
right now that I have no ill will towards Mr. Kennedy. While I hope that Mr. Kennedy can find the time in his very busy schedule to be an excellent full time VC for 802.18 he has, in emails to me, indicated that the
work in IEEE 802.18 doesn’t fit his current roles nor is it seen as important at those other roles. He has described himself as (sic) “engaged with regulators, standards developers and engineers and others with a market view” and that the ITU-R will just have
to come later. Indeed he seems to have stopped answering my emails. Some or many were focused on what is not only happening in the ITU-R but what the U.S. Government (USG) is planning to present to the World Radiocommunication Conference. Can the IEEE SA,
and the IEEE USA, try to influence those views? Certainly, but accepting the current expressed views of the FCC and the USG casually simply delays the opening of spectrum for license exempt systems and even seeing it “adopted” to supports the claimed needs
of the IMT Advanced community (and as normal the military’s need for “clean and clear” frequency bands). I have been through the prep and functioning of the USG in something like six WRC’s and non-action is not a way to “win”.
We have been told by a FCC source that in a certain frequency band of interest that after 2018 only maritime users will be in the band. That is the same thing
that came from an earlier radio conference and the results were “disappointing” to say the least. Based on his direct comments to me and, again, background maneuvering within IEEE 802 and even the manner that his nomination was announced in Beijing, I cannot
at this time provide a positive vote for Mr. Kennedy in the 802.18 VC role. Is he qualified? I am not able to say at this time. He is much too busy to explain himself. Is he involved in the US government’s preparation for WRC15, or even other lesser meetings?
That isn’t apparent to me. I could change my vote to “yes” if he were to drop his other “regulatory chair” roles in .11 and, possibly, in .15 and other outside organizations that seem to
take much of his time even during IEEE 802 meetings. IMHO I see those roles, combined with being the VC of 802.18, as having a potential for a serious conflict of interest, especially if certain other plans, developed by the most senior IEEE 802 leadership,
that may or may not be known to the EC in general, for Mr. Kennedy’s becoming the IEEE 802.18 chair, become effective. In those plans it is envisioned that Mr. Kennedy would become the IEEE 802.18 chair in early 2015 and continue his 802.11 (and possibly 802.15)
regulatory chair roles. I would be generously invited to remain on as a voting member of 802.18 and to continue to support the work of the IEEE SA, and 802, in ITU-R which is by seen by some as of secondary importance in determining regulatory affairs. As always I am glad to discuss. Sadly I have seen no desire or intention to realistically discuss the issues of Mr. Kennedy’s multiple roles, both within and without
IEEE 802, and their impact after they are combined on his becoming the next IEEE 802.18 chair. Again, IMHO, it seems those decisions are being made for 802, and indirectly for IEEE SA, by a limited group based on friendships or the lack of them. Do I have outside consulting roles? Yes, I do. But they do not conflict with my role as the 802.18 chair. Indeed my role in TIA is seen by some as helping to build
a bridge between the two groups (IEEE and TIA). Best regards, Mike Michael Lynch Chair, IEEE 802.18 Radio Regulatory Technical Advisory Group IEEE SA Technical Liaison to ITU-R +1.972.814.4901 From: ***** IEEE 802 Executive Committee List ***** [mailto:STDS-802-SEC@ieee.org]
On Behalf Of John D'Ambrosia Dear Members of the EC, It has come to my attention that my initial email that was sent to the EC Reflector never actually made it through. I am assuming that this was related to reflector issues that I have heard about. I am resending
the motion, copying the text from my original email below and changing the respective dates. ___________________________________ Dear Members of the EC, Rich Kennedy has submitted his endorsement and affiliation letter for his role as IEEE 802.18 Vice Chair. I have consulted with our illustrious chair, and he has directed me to conduct a 10 day EC email ballot to confirm Mr. Kennedy as
IEEE 802.18 Vice Chair. This ballot will be conducted per OM Clause "4.1.2 Voting rules" I am announcing the possibility of an 'early close' to this ballot (see below). Motion: Motion to confirm Rich Kennedy as 802.18 WG Vice-Chair. Moved: John D’Ambrosia 2nd: Jon Rosdahl Start of Ballot Friday 25 April Close of Ballot Monday May 5 (11:59pm AoE) Early close: As required in subclause 4.1.2 'Electronic Balloting' of the IEEE project 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee (LMSC) Operations Manual, this is notice that this ballot may close early once sufficient responses are received to
clearly decide a matter. Regards, John D’Ambrosia From: DAmbrosia, John
Dear Members of the EC, Rich Kennedy has submitted his endorsement and affiliation letter for his role as IEEE 802.18 Vice Chair. I have consulted with our illustrious chair, and he has directed me to conduct a 10 day EC email ballot to confirm Mr. Kennedy as
IEEE 802.18 Vice Chair. This ballot will be conducted per OM Clause "4.1.2 Voting rules" I am announcing the possibility of an 'early close' to this ballot (see below). Motion: Motion to confirm Rich Kennedy as 802.18 WG Vice-Chair. Moved: John D’Ambrosia 2nd: Jon Rosdahl Start of Ballot Thursday 24 April Close of Ballot Sunday May 4 Early close: As required in subclause 4.1.2 'Electronic Balloting' of the IEEE project 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee (LMSC) Operations Manual, this is notice that this ballot may close early once sufficient responses are received to
clearly decide a matter. Regards, John D’Ambrosia ---------- This email is sent from the 802 Executive Committee email reflector. This list is maintained by Listserv.
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