1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0548r2 Submission May 2013 Rolf de Vegt, QualcommSlide 1 Strawpolls Regarding HEW Study Group Leadership Structure Date: 2013-05-14 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0548r2 Submission Context and Introduction HEW Study Group Needs to adopt a leadership structure Group needs a Chair as a Minimum Potential Additional roles: –Vice Chair –Secretary –Other? Proposal for Chair + 3 Vice Chairs + Secretary was shared with the group after the March meeting Purpose of this document is to obtain a better understanding of the preferences of the group regarding leadership structure Proposal is to continue leadership structure discussion in a subsequent HEW session This version includes the results from the Strawpolls conducted on 5/13/2013 and a Tentative Conclusions Slide May 2013 Rolf de Vegt, QualcommSlide 2

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0548r2 Submission SP1: Leadership Structure What is your preferred SG leadership structure? –1 Chair, No Vice Chair: 91 (54%)* –1 Chair, 1 Vice Chair: 12 (7%) –1 Chair, 2 Vice Chairs: 0- –1 Chair, 3 Vice Chairs: 54(32%) –Abstain: 13(8%) People can vote for multiple options May 2013 Rolf de Vegt, QualcommSlide 3 * % of votes cast

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0548r2 Submission SP2: Secretary Role When should the study group appoint a named secretary? –Now: 120(90%)* –Later in the Study Group efforts: 6 –Never: 4 –Abstain: 4 May 2013 Rolf de Vegt, QualcommSlide 4 * % of votes cast

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0548r2 Submission Tentative Conclusions Regarding Chair position: Simple Majority of the group in favor of: –One Chair, No Vice Chairs No clear alternative at this point that would get the group closer to the 75% SG threshold Propose to Proceed with the One Chair, No Vice Chair Option Regarding Secretary: Strong Preference in favor of appointing a Named Secretary now March 2011 Rolf de Vegt, QualcommSlide 5 * % of votes cast