On 25 February 2013 11:43, Thomas Dalton <thomas.dalton(a)gmail.com> wrote: I think we must have been in different meetings, my intuitive sense tells me that the board has never been unanimously against it though I would be happy to be corrected against the minutes. I have always been for term limits, and the classic 2x3 limit suggested by Compass happens to fit perfectly with discussion the board had about a term limit of a maximum of 5 or 6 years. This dates as far back as discussions when Andrew was Chairman, and though we always want to retain continuity and the knowledge that long serving volunteers offer, this must be balanced against ensuring suitable turn-over as part of a demonstration of openness. In practice, we still draw upon ex-trustees with brains full of valuable knowledge by adopting them as advisor, associates, inviting them to join Committees or having them retained as committed and recognized leading volunteers. I would like to see past trustees re-join the board after a year or more away doing more interesting things, I have been around long enough to appreciate their value and special talents, especially yours Tom. Cheers, Fae