It seems odd that there has been no mention of this here (or, if there was, I didn't notice).
i) That the role of Committee liaison to the Wikimedia Foundation shall be a designated point of contact between the Wikimedia Foundation and the Arbitration Committee;
ii) That the liaison shall be appointed by an absolute majority of active, non-recused arbitrators, and may be replaced or removed at any time by an absolute majority of active, non-recused arbitrators;
iii) That the liaison shall not be authorized to make binding decisions on behalf of the Arbitration Committee except as specifically and previously authorized by committee directive.
Support resolution: Casliber; David Fuchs; Jclemens; John Vandenberg; Mailer diablo; Newyorkbrad; PhilKnight; Risker; Roger Davies; Xeno
Support i): Cool Hand Luke (did not vote on other sections)
Oppose resolution: None
Not voting/inactive: Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry; Coren; Elen of the Roads; Iridescent; Kirill Lokshin; SirFozzie
Support resolution: Jclemens; Casliber; Cool Hand Luke; John Vandenberg; Mailer diablo; PhilKnight; Risker; Roger Davies; Xeno.
Accept appointment: Newyorkbrad
Oppose resolution: None
Not voting/inactive: Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry; Coren; David Fuchs; Elen of the Roads; Iridescent; Kirill Lokshin; SirFozzie.
Internal resolution passed.
Hey, Brad... who paid for the airfare and hotel?
What was discussed in person that was impossible to carry out via e-mail and teleconference?
It puzzles me that some of those not voting/inactive joined in the teleconference.
Much as I'm loathe to be that one guy saying something nice, Brad would be the obvious choice for this, IMO.