[Foundation-l] Board statement of responsibility

[Florence Devouard]

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