once securing cisneros' approval, they organized a demonstration in front of the cabildo, to make sure that cisneros kept his word, and manipuled the attendance list to the assembly to prevent a similar move by the cabildo. thus, the open cabildo allowed people from lower classes or not recognized as neighbours, contrary to established practices. the open cabildo, celebrated on may 22, discussed the different proposals: to maintain the status quo, to appoint other people to rule with cisneros, to remove him and appoint a new governor, to appoint a government junta, etc. the dismissal of cisneros and the appointment of a junta got the majority of votes. the members of the junta would be chosen by the cabildo.