On 05/02/13 13:48, John Byrne wrote:
Saad of course is "semi-elected" as he is
the runner-up in the last
election with the highest votes who still wants to be on the board.
I have taken up a position in the same way, a year after an election (it
was 2009). Hence, in a three year term, I served only two years (2010 to
2012), and then stood for election in November 2012 and was re-elected
for a full three years (2012 to 2015).
Diversity being a big issue for charities, and other bodies (e.g. the
NHS in my case), gaining both experienced people and a diverse
membership is a tough nut to crack. As a result of the above, I sat on a
interview panel that was white, "middle aged" and male.... I guess that
includes me!
Routes into being a Trustee should try to get a good mix on the Board.
John, I think you stand as an excellent example of that pathway, since
your contributions to the development of Wikimedia UK pre-date your
appointment as a Trustee. Others, may in future, do more and more for
the charity, and then realise that being a Trustee is the next logical step.
Gordo