Letter Ballot Scheduling Constraints November 2009 doc.: IEEE 802.11-09/1294r0 November 2009 Letter Ballot Scheduling Constraints Date: 2009-11-19 Authors: Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

November 2009 doc.: IEEE 802.11-09/1294r0 November 2009 Abstract Discussion of letter ballot scheduling constraints for letter ballots to close in January 2010. Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

Scheduling is Hard! Letter ballots should not close on major holidays November 2009 doc.: IEEE 802.11-09/1294r0 November 2009 Scheduling is Hard! Letter ballots should not close on major holidays Significant vacation activity in December Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

Recap of TGmb Letter Ballot Debate November 2009 doc.: IEEE 802.11-09/1294r0 November 2009 Recap of TGmb Letter Ballot Debate 15 days is not enough ~ 700 comment resolutions, including several global style changes 802.11w-2009 has been rolled in (~ 100 pages) Significant editorial work before beginning ballot ~ 200 comment resolutions approved at this meeting Start date of ballot is not yet clear Scheduling goals End before January 2009 interim meeting Avoid holidays and holiday vacations TG proposed motion Specified an end date so that early completion of editorial work led to more ballot time Targeted at a 4-week ballot time Motion revised at CAC to include a minimum ballot length Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks