I will make a suggestion that I have made previously: that there should be
an external firm, probably a law firm experienced with nonprofit
governance, brought in to examine and publicize the facts regarding the
Foundation's Board governance and to make recommendations for changes to
policies and practices. Particular areas of concern are the facts
surrounding James' departure, the Board's supervision of Lila, and the
Amnon Geshuri situation from start to finish. There was a similar inquiry
with WMUK's Board a few years ago, and it seems to me that a similar
inquiry should happen at WMF.
The continuing public disputes among current and former board members serve
to illustrate that there is a major problem, and that the credibility of
the Board as an effective institution remains in doubt. A partial remedy
for this is a full and public accounting by a knowledgeable, experienced,
and impartial inquiry. I feel that this would be in WMF's best interest in
the long term.
Pine