On 2011-05-26 at 05:43, Jeff Schroeder wrote: > 2.) Other open source / free software projects run their meetings in > the open via IRC (such as Fedora's FESCO I believe). Would you > consider that, and if not, what about recording how board members vote > on a given topic. This includes +1 / -1 / abstains and perhaps give a > small comment on any -1 or abstain. In my opinion, as an open > foundation, the transparency of the board is absolutely critical > _where possible_. Leaders should always set the example for members.
the current minutes for the Foundation Board meetings are sent to this very list, in a very timely and professional fashion. the minimal delay is due to the necessary editing: the Board, while representing an open project, has its own need for temporarily keeping some information to the community at large. it's completely understandable, and nothing to be scared of. also, not every issue discussed is solvable with a vote; and even when it is, recording who voted (or not voted) what and why might do a disservice to the Board and the community in general. a secret ballot is a perfectly legitimate democratic practice, even for representatives of a community. we should not maintain our representatives to a higher standard than we do ourselves; *everyone* should lead by example, and put the greater good of the community and the project as a whole first. the Board members are part of the community, literally: we elected them from our midst, and they don't cease to work within the community once they are in office. holding them to a higher standard usually allows some rationalization for us when we're not living up to the same standard, but it's a disingenuous thing to do. the bar should be set high for everyone, and everyone should try their best to clear it — be them Board members of Foundation members. ciao, Emmanuele. -- W: http://www.emmanuelebassi.name B: http://blogs.gnome.org/ebassi _______________________________________________ foundation-list mailing list foundation-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-list