Re: AERC completion time rule - feedback wanted

["Joe Long" <jlong@mti.net>]

On Wed, 14 Jan 1998 10:23:09 -0800, Steph Teeter <step@fsr.com> wrote:

>I've read the existing rules a few more times, and as 
>Ramey pointed out, it seems that there already is an
>escape clause. I'd be curious to know what the actual
>intent was (regarding overtime) when these rules were 
>written. If one takes them literally, then rule 6.1. allows 
>managers to grant completion even if rule 6.g. (Finishing
> within the prescribed maximum time.) is broken.

>I don't suppose this has ever been challenged. However it would
>be nice to have a straw vote from the board on whether rule 6.1.
>would in fact allow a ride manager to grant completion to riders
>who finished overtime, if 'the violation was not intentional, and did
>not result in making the course easier or shorter'. 
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I believe this rationale would not be accepted.  AIR from the Board
discussions such use of 6.1 is not acceptable.  One reason:  allowing
more time makes the course easier.

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