The 12 Planet Solar System

At a meeting of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Prague, a proposal put forth to define the term "planet" would boost the tally from nine to 12 by adding asteroid Ceres, Pluto's moon Charon, and a distant icy object "2003 UB313, nicknamed Xena, to the list.

This is the first time a definition of a "planet" is being formulated.
Under the proposed definition, an object is a planet if it is at least 500 miles in diameter, orbits the sun, and has a mass at least about one-12,000th that of Earth.

Meanwhile, one of the adherents to the new proposal provided a copy to SPACE.com. Here is an abstract:
New proposal for Resolution 5:
Definition of a Planet
A planet is a celestial body that (a) is by far the largest object in its local population, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape , (c) does not produce energy by any nuclear fusion mechanism .

These proposed definitions are ambiguous and I think this may lead to our moon being classified as a planet. Surely Pluto and Charon will become a dual planet system, which would be unique.

I personally would like to have a set definition of the term "planet", whether
9 or 12. Any confusion in such matters is unfortunate and unacceptable. I hope that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) reach some conclusion at its general assembly in Prague, Czech Republic, during the third week of Aug 2006 and put this matter to rest until any new object is discovered.