Hi,
This official statement is very much weak and does not state any reason of
such removal. A rather serious and transparent explanation to the community
is needed.
Regards,
Bodhisattwa
On 29 Dec 2015 05:22, "Risker" <risker.wp(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 28 December 2015 at 18:29, Patricio Lorente
<patricio.lorente(a)gmail.com
wrote:
> Dear all,
> Today the Wikimedia Foundation Board
of Trustees voted to remove one of
the
> Trustees, Dr. James Heilman, from the Board. His term ended effective
> immediately.
> This was not a decision the Board
took lightly. The Board has a
> responsibility to the Wikimedia movement and the Wikimedia Foundation to
> ensure that the Board functions with mutual confidence to ensure
effective
> governance. Following serious consideration, the Board felt this removal
> decision was a necessary step at this time. The resolution will be
> published shortly.
> This decision creates an open seat
for a community-selected Trustee. The
> Board is committed to filling this open community seat as quickly as
> possible. We will reach out to the 2015 election committee
> <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections_2015/Committ…
>
> to discuss our options, and will
keep you informed as we determine next
> steps.
> Patricio Lorente
> Chair, Board of Trustees
> Wikimedia Foundation
While you are at it, Patricio, please also publish the names of the two new
Board-appointed trustees.
Risker/Anne
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