On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 4:21 AM, Florence Devouard Anthere9@yahoo.com wrote:
I prefer not to comment on it for now, but I would most strongly advise that you actually read that document and comment on it. I read with attention your feedback regarding the changes of the bylaws a few weeks ago and your unhappiness regarding the fact you were not asked to provide your input.
I think the potential consequences of this document would actually far exceed the consequences of the bylaws changes, because the document represent the statement of agreement which would exist between the organization and individual board members.
Because this document is between the individual board members and the organization, it's really none of my business whether or not you sign it. If you're asking for advice on what *you* should do, it'd help to know how you currently feel about the document, as well as what ethical system you have adopted to make the decision of whether or not to sign it. In any case, I'd point out that you're not going to be on the board much longer anyway, so it seems to me the benefits of signing are negligible, even if the rest of the board members threaten to remove you from the board if you refuse to sign.
As for the other board members, one key question for them to consider is whether or not a majority of the board is likely to expel all members who refuse to sign.