[Foundation-l] Community representation

[effe iets anders]

I think we should not be so "arrogant"  to compare ourselves with a
whole country ;-) Maybe we should look for examples some closer to
home. Maybe with the chapters, or other associations. Because if we
look for this specific aspect, community is just like a general
assemblee.

I think (correct me if i am wrong) that in most associations a certain
percentage of the members can call for a General Assemblee. And they
can put Board elections on the agenda I think. Or maybe accept a
resolution to dismiss a board member. And they can vote on this during
the assemblee. It is generally not an easy procedure, but I have to
admit there is generally a procedure.

However, I think this is a Board of Trustees. And I also think that we
should be possible to *trust* these members that they will resign if
it is clear that a vast majority of the community is against them
holding that position. A Volunteer Council could of course bring in
another possibility to let someone resign. If we can't trust someone
that (s)he will resign if asked by a vast majority, (s)he should not
be a Trustee.

Best regards,

Lodewijk

2008/1/11, Aphaia <aphaia at gmail.com>:
> On Jan 11, 2008 11:57 PM, Delphine Ménard <notafishz at gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Jan 11, 2008 3:33 AM, Brianna Laugher <brianna.laugher at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Also, it is strange that the community can put people to the Board but
> > > can't take them back. Maybe the argument is that you simply don't vote
> > > for them at the next election.
> >
> > I am curious where "in the real world" there is this possibility. In
> > the countries I live(d) in, I can't think of any process allowing to
> > "vote someone out" once you've voted them in.
> >
> > Any examples?
>
> In Japan, Constitution says
> Article 58-2
> Each House shall establish its rules pertaining to meeting, proceeding
> and internal discipline, and may punish members for disorderly
> conduct. However, in order to expel a member, a majority of two-thirds
> or more of those members present must pass a resolution thereon.
>
> Also same rule of expelling is settled for representatives of local
> meetings (both prefecture and municipal level).
>
> In addition, head of prefecture or municipal, who are elected by vote,
> is recalled with one tenth of eligible voters' objections. In that
> case a referendum should be organized.
>
>
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