On 30/04/2014, Bence Damokos <bdamo...@gmail.com> wrote: > While this is a compelling interpretation - for the sake of argument - > I am not sure the words of the ED of the WMF can bind the Board of the > WMF in the decisions they make. I could imagine situations where they > could, and normally the ED advises the Board on what direction to > take, but normally it should be the other way around when it comes to > binding statements.
The ED may not "bind the board", trustees have legal independence for governance reasons such as whistle-blowing. However the ED does officially speak for the WMF and legally commits the organization when making or authorizing statements and reports. The board of trustees should be seen to support her statements or take positive action to correct her if they do not. This is a significant part of the duties Sue is paid to take on for us Fae -- fae...@gmail.com https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Fae _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe>
