[OSGeo-Discuss] twitting

Jody Garnett jody.garnett at gmail.com
Sat Nov 4 18:54:40 PDT 2017


Sorry for the confusion - I was thinking about project officers (because of
budget) and typed the wrong thing. The board has not set up new officers
yet, we are just setting up as a board first.

I did assume names based on the link you shared. I am glad Ben’s answer was
satisfactory.
On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 3:47 PM Vicky Vergara <vicky at georepublic.de> wrote:

> Thanks  Ben, Jody
>
> Jody:
> I didn't mention names, because it might be that instead of "Jeff" it was
> "Vicky" and instead of "Howard" it was "Jody".
> The situation was my concern.
> Also, I never mentioned project officer.
> So, i was a bit more confused.
>
> But Ben's answer looks very clear for me.
>
> Thanks again to both of you.
>
> Vicky
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 4:27 PM, Ben Caradoc-Davies <ben at transient.nz>
> wrote:
>
>> On 04/11/17 09:06, Vicky Vergara wrote:
>>
>>> I what to know:
>>> - The regularity of the election. (tweet says is irregular)
>>>
>>
>> Our CRO says that the elections were regular. On the basis of what I have
>> seen, I support the findings of the CRO.
>>
>> Surprising or unusual behaviour by individuals does not negate the
>> election. Members have exercised their votes. The results have been
>> returned. The new board is in place. I accept the legitimacy of this
>> democratic process, even though only two of the candidates I supported were
>> successful.
>>
>> - if a suggestion makes a motion.
>>>
>>
>> Not according to Robert's Rules of Order, which require formal statement
>> of a motion.
>>
>> - If a member of the board making a suggestion is stopping the board from
>>> working normally
>>>
>>
>> The reason why committee decisions can be made with a majority vote is to
>> allow the committee to continue to function even in the presence of
>> minority views or distractions. I trust the board to filter out the noise
>> and make decisions that best further the goals of OSGeo.
>>
>> - If a suggestion that is not liked by a non board member can be used in
>>> twitter and not be dealt on a proper IRC channel or mailing list.
>>> and of course, if bringing a tweet like that to the discuss list for all
>>> members is ok or not. (I hope it is, because other wise I am trouble).
>>>
>>
>> I like public meetings and open discussion. Transparency is healthy. Let
>> everyone have their say, in whatever forum, with calm and civility, and be
>> accountable for their actions.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> --
>> Ben Caradoc-Davies <ben at transient.nz>
>> Director
>> Transient Software Limited <http://transient.nz/>
>> New Zealand
>>
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