However, if this really is the *end* of "one of those things" and present an opportunity for improvement then it's possible I may be a candidate for what I /think/ this board is for. We'll come to my credentials later if its appropriate, for now please induldge me and any other newsomers to this list.
So, trying to move forwards I have a few questions (and I've made them deliberately general, please be as complete in your answers as you can)...
a) What is this board needed for?
b) What are the objectives of the structure the board will oversee?
c) What is expected of individual members of the board?
I'm pretty sure the answers to those will lead to more questions, but lets start with just those three.
Take a look at http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_UK_v2.0 you should find some answers to your questions there. I'm happy to answer any questions you still have afterwards.