You can't bind family members. Also I don't see a whistleblower exemption. Did I overlook it?

----- Original Message ---- From: Florence Devouard Anthere9@yahoo.com To: foundation-l@lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 1:21:53 AM Subject: [Foundation-l] Board statement of responsibility

Hello,

Some time ago, the board received a new draft of its future "board statement of responsibility".

This follows the document presented to the board in April, which was opposed by Kat and I.

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.

In particularly, it includes * a non-disparagement agreement (with widely different appreciations on what disparagement is) * a very much extended conflict of interest agreement, which would require a board member to get authorization to do certain activities (as opposed to merely informing the board and not voting on resolutions when there is a perceived or real conflict)

It does not include * a statement of understanding from the board member, regarding mission and values

Your feedback is welcome, on these three points, or others (present or missing). I would like in particular to read opinions of candidates to the board on such matters.

http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Statement

Best

Florence

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