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

[Geoffrey Plourde]

Well it appears the Board wants to be the drivers, ie manage the Foundation. 


----- Original Message ----
From: Thomas Dalton <thomas.dalton at gmail.com>
To: Wikimedia Foundation Mailing List <foundation-l at lists.wikimedia.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 1, 2008 4:30:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Foundation-l] Board Election 2008 : fake candidature ?

> 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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