Here is my suggested rewording to avoid the term "vote."
The 2nd paragraph of section 2...
OLD:
As a part of its activities, the Internet Engineering Steering Group
(IESG) votes on "actions". Typically, an action refers to the
publication of a document on the standards-track, the chartering of a
working group, and so on. This memo recommends that the IESG also
undertake a new type of action, termed a PR-action.
NEW:
As a part of its activities, the Internet Engineering Steering Group
(IESG) makes decisions about "actions". Typically, an action
refers to the publication of a document on the standards-track, the
chartering of a working group, and so on. This memo recommends
that the IESG also undertake a new type of action, termed a
PR-action.
The numbered list in section 2...
OLD:
1. it is introduced by an IESG Area Director (AD), who, prior to
doing so, may choose to inform the interested parties;
2. is is published as an IESG last call on the IETF general
discussion list;
3. it is discussed by the community;
4. it is discussed by the IESG; and, finally,
5. it is voted upon by the IESG.
NEW:
1. it is introduced by an IESG Area Director (AD), who, prior to
doing so, may choose to inform the interested parties;
2. it is published as an IESG last call on the IETF general
discussion list;
3. it is discussed by the community;
4. it is discussed by the IESG; and, finally,
5. using the usual consensus-based process, it is decided
upon by the IESG.