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Pacific Northwest control-line competition rules are promulgated in a proposal-ballot system coordinated byFlying Lines.
Here are links to rules of the specific Northwest CL events.
Since its inception in the late 1970s, the Northwest Rules process has been coordinated by Flying Lines. John Thompson serves as the unofficial rules coordinator, keeping track of the rules and conducting elections to add to or update the rules.
When someone has an idea for a new Northwest event, or wants to propose a change in existing rules, this is what happens: The person submits the idea/proposal to Flying Lines via John Thompson. If necessary, John will assist in putting the proposal into the standard format for Northwest rules. He may assist in drafting the formal proposal to make sure it accomplishes what the proposer has in mind.
Once the proposal is drafted, it is published via Flying Lines. In the past, this was via the printed newsletter; now it will be via the web site. Along with the proposal is published an explanation of the purpose of the proposal.
Then there is a period of comment, usually a month or two. The FL Northwest message boards are a good place for this discussion to take place.
After the comment period, the proposer may want to make modifications to the proposal based on the comments received. If so, usually another comment period would be allowed.
After the comment period, a ballot ispublished, and time left for voting. Any Northwest CL modeler can vote on the proposal. Voting will be conducted by e-mail or snail mail. This method allows the coordinator to verify that each person votes only once.
After the voting is complete, results are announced and the new rules are posted on the web site.
Any Northwest CL modeler can make rules proposals. "Northwest" is defined as being a resident of AMA Dist. XI or British Columbia. It is recommended that proposals be submitted by people who participate in the affected competition category, or at least reviewed by participants in that category before proposals are made.
For more information on Northwest rules, contact the coordinator, John Thompson.
This page was upated May 3, 2008