Trade Committee Dilemma - Volunteer Request

[Flash]

I realize that new rules have to go through a process in this league.  I also realize that I am only one member of FGM, and I am not the Commissioner.  However, with the growing dissatisfaction with the Trade Committee, I think we have a situation that calls for an immediate solution.

With the resignation of MillerTime from the Trade Committee, I would think that the current rule needs to be adjusted to meet the current demands for trade approvals.  We currently have six Trade Committee members.  As such, I propose that the number of approvals need to adjusted to four (if one TC member is involved in a trade) and three (if two TC members are involved in a trade). This would insure an approval rate of 80% and 75%.  In each scenario, two vetoes would essentially void the trade as the approval rate would fall below a minimum standard of 75%

We currently have a number of trades on the board and this situation will not go away until:  1) a new Trade Committee member is found; or 2) the Trade Committee is abolished.  I don't anticipate either remedy happening in the near future, and to require adherence to the same rules governing trades in the past, with one less member, is not in the best interest of the league.

Here is the current rule regarding the approval of trades:

Trade Committee - If zero to one TC members are involved then trade must receive five approvals.  If two TC members are involved then trade must receive four approvals.

Robert (MillerTime) :OAK: (Has resigned from the Trade Committee)
Ernesto (Flash) :SF:
Nick (NickF) :ATL:
Chris  (papps) :PHI:
Dan (OUDAN) :NYY:
Corey (Corey) :NYM:
Dave (tarheels55) :WAS:

Thoughts? :soapbox:

[papps]

I think dropping to four approvals for now is fine.  I think we do have some issues with the TC that we need to look at.  I think reasons for a veto need to be discussed as well.

For now, four approvals should be fine until we figure out what we want to do.

[Flash]

Does anyone want to volunteer to fill the empty spot on the Trade Committee?

[Paul S.]

I can take the empty spot.

[Flash]

I can take the empty spot.

Paul,

I was waiting for Shooter to give the okay, but since he hasn't, I think you should jump in and take the open spot on the Trade Committee. 

[papps]

Paul,

I was waiting for Shooter to give the okay, but since he hasn't, I think you should jump in and take the open spot on the Trade Committee.

If we are keeping the TC I think Paul is a great person to have on it.

[Dan Wood]

I'll jump on as well, if needed

[Brian]

I can jump in if need be