On 30/04/2014, Bence Damokos <bdamokos(a)gmail.com> wrote:
While this is a compelling interpretation - for the
sake of argument -
I am not sure the words of the ED of the WMF can bind the Board of the
WMF in the decisions they make. I could imagine situations where they
could, and normally the ED advises the Board on what direction to
take, but normally it should be the other way around when it comes to
binding statements.
The ED may not "bind the board", trustees have legal independence for
governance reasons such as whistle-blowing. However the ED does
officially speak for the WMF and legally commits the organization when
making or authorizing statements and reports. The board of trustees
should be seen to support her statements or take positive action to
correct her if they do not.
This is a significant part of the duties Sue is paid to take on for us
Fae
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