Under Florida law (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/617.0808), there is a distinction between removals for cause and removals not for cause (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/617.0808).
Removals not for cause require a 2/3 majority (this standard was still met).
If you are unwilling or unable to specify the reason for removal, I think you should at least specify whether it was for cause.
Thanks,
Matt Flaschen
On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 6:29 PM, Patricio Lorente patricio.lorente@gmail.com wrote:
Dear all,
Today the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees voted to remove one of the Trustees, Dr. James Heilman, from the Board. His term ended effective immediately.
This was not a decision the Board took lightly. The Board has a responsibility to the Wikimedia movement and the Wikimedia Foundation to ensure that the Board functions with mutual confidence to ensure effective governance. Following serious consideration, the Board felt this removal decision was a necessary step at this time. The resolution will be published shortly.
This decision creates an open seat for a community-selected Trustee. The Board is committed to filling this open community seat as quickly as possible. We will reach out to the 2015 election committee https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections_2015/Committee to discuss our options, and will keep you informed as we determine next steps.
Patricio Lorente
Chair, Board of Trustees
Wikimedia Foundation
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