[Wikipedia-l] Re: Bylaws V

[Anthere]

Ray Saintonge a écrit:
> Anthere wrote:
> 
>> Section 1. POWERS. The powers of the corporation shall be exercised, 
>> its properties controlled, and its affairs conducted by a Board of 
>> Trustees to be comprised initially of five trustees. All trustees must 
>> be active (contributing or volunteer) or life members of the Foundation.
>>
>> What is the difference between a corporation and a foundation ? 
> 
> 
> "Corporation" is a broader term that includes "foundation".  More 
> generally incorporation is what gives an organization the legal status 
> to be treated as a person.  There is some variation in the use of the 
> term "foundation" in various jurisdictions.  Here it seems to be used in 
> the sense of a general non-profit corporation that is doing good for the 
> benefit of the community.  In other places the use of the term 
> "foundation" is restricted to those organizations whose primary function 
> is the distribution of funds for charitable purposes, often as the 
> result of a large bequest.

Okay. So, I presume we can safely translate it as "association" everywhere

>> When the next elections take place, will there be 2 trustees to elect, 
>> or 4 ? 
> 
> 
> Two (2) to be elected.  If there were any more there would be a serious 
> risk that democratic control would subvert the purposes of the organization.

You are right.

French people are also asking who the two other people are ?


>> Do members have any other role than electing trustees to decide of 
>> everything for them ?
> 
> 
> Ingrate!  You should be thankful when Big Brother relieves you of the 
> stress of participating in mind-numbing decisions. ;-)
> 
> Ec

I would love it if Jimbo were bilingual english/french...;-)