From: oppie [mailto:OppieDM2@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 1:38 AM
To: chairmanoffice@sec.gov
Subject: investor input on nominations


I understand the SEC  is seeking public comment regarding ways shareholders 
can be part of the nomination of corporate directors.
 
I believe that steps in this direction are appropriate and  overdue.
 
Corporations should be required to include in their proxies all nominations 
made by a reasonable number of shareholders.  (The threshold should be high 
enough to avoid nuisance and publicity efforts, but low enough so that
a reasonable number of small shareholders can be heard and possibly get 
representation. (My thinking is that  ten shareholders and/or a total of 
10,000 shares should be sufficient to  bring a name to the shareholders for 
a vote)  
 
The numbers, of course, are open to discussion, but it is important that 
stockholders are given alternatives  from the narrow, crony-filled nominations 
that are currently widespread.
 
Finally,   the SEC should publish on its web site, and elsewhere, the procedures 
for enabling shareholders to put proposals into the proxy for a vote.  
 
I would appreciate being kept abreast on developments and decisions in these 
areas.
 
Thank you
 
        Joseph L  Oppenheimer
        286 Dolphin Cove
         Del Mar,  CA  92014
 
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