[Foundation-l] Board Election 2008 : fake candidature ?

[Chad]

On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM, Thomas Dalton <thomas.dalton at gmail.com> wrote:
>> This is the reason the Board election is little more than a popularity contest.
>>  Looking at the credentials of those running, Greg is arguably more qualified
>>  (in terms of education and relevant experience) than most of those running.
>>  However, due to the fact that this election _is_ a popularity contest, he is
>>  unlikely to win.
>>
>>  Personally, several of the candidates should withdraw, as they have clue as
>>  to how to manage a non-profit organization. Simply: they have no business
>>  there. However, I leave that for the voters to decide.
>
> They're not managing the organisation, they're directing it. There is
> a difference. The role of a community member of the board is to
> represent the communities views on issues. There are appointed board
> members and staff for the areas that require expert knowledge.
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I should hope we elect our trustees to do more than just share community
concerns. I would rather they also have at least /some/ knowledge of what
directing (to use your word) such an organization is like. If the most director-
esque experience a candidate has comes from being an admin or arbcom
member, I would pray they take these talents elsewhere. Popular community
member does not good board member make, necessarily.


-Chad