[Foundation-l] VC - alternative resolution

[Aphaia]

Sounds nice. Not aggressive but giving a framework for the forming
working group.

On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 10:37 PM, Nathan <nawrich at gmail.com> wrote:
> Given some of the concerns that have been raised, I'd like to propose
>  an alternative resolution for consideration.
>
>  "The Board of Trustees, by the passage of this resolution, endorses
>  the creation of a committee of community members to provide guidance
>  on the issue of a Volunteer Council.
>
>  The committee is charged by the Board to consider and report on
>  the following points:
>
>  * Determine if there are needs in the community that necessitate
>  the creation of the Volunteer Council or similar body and identify these
>  needs specifically
>  * The role of the body in addressing the identified needs
>  * The structure and role of the Volunteer Council within the Wikimedia
>  Foundation
>  * How the Council should be convened, and what mechanism should
>  be created for its dissolution if any
>  * Other issues important to the creation and operation of the Volunteer
>  Council as identified by the committee
>
>  The committee on the Volunteer Council will consist of volunteers
>  selected by the committee facilitator - identified by the Board as
>  Lodewijk Gelauff. Reports on the activity and progress of the
>  committee should be submitted to the Board monthly.
>
>  On September 1st, 2008, the Board requests that the committee
>  present a complete report that addresses each point outlined above
>  in full. The Board thanks the committee in advance for its service,
>  and recognizes the valuable work that has already been done by
>  Lodewijk Gelauff on this issue."
>
>  I think that a resolution of this fashion sidesteps some specific problems:
>
>  1) It doesn't create the Volunteer Council prematurely
>  2) It doesn't have legal implications - the committee has no formal
>  authority but does have the imprimatur of the Board
>  3) It creates the working group sought to make a determination, and
>  sets a specific timeline for progress and resolution
>  4) It allows the committee to request resources such as a private
>  mailing list
>
>  Thoughts? Criticism?
>
>  Nathan
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