Sara based on the discussion do you have a recommendation for rewording? As a temporary measure I have added a link to the wikipedia page provided.
The other change made for 2017 was to clarify the diversity section (so it was not just about diversity of programming language and interests) - stronger language is needed here. -- Jody Garnett On 28 August 2017 at 09:41, Sara Safavi <s...@sarasafavi.com> wrote: > Hi discuss, > > In the notification emails from CRO to new charter member nominees, the > following is included (emphasis mine): > > *"(Charter Members) have the following responsibilities: (1) annually vote > for OSGeo Board Members; (2) annually vote for new OSGeo Charter Members > and (3) be aware of and protect against a hostile takeover of OSGeo."* > > I have had more than one nominee of mine contact me asking what exactly > this means. I agree with their concerns: this is strange language to use, > is not reflected in our bylaws, and frankly does not fit the image I > presented when I first contacted them asking if they would accept a > nomination. > > It may be a language barrier or simply a misunderstanding, but can we > clarify what is meant by using this kind of verbiage, and consider a > re-wording? > > Thanks, > Sara > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss@lists.osgeo.org > https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >
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