Choosing the Choosers

[Tyler Mitchell]

On December 16, 2005 15:14, Chip Taylor wrote:
> I have no problem with the MTSC "running things", along with community
> advisors.  HOWEVER:
>   1. Who chooses the MTSC?
>   2. What qualifies a person to be a member of the MTSC?
>   3. What is the term of office?
>   4. Is this a paid position (or envisioned to be one)?
>   5. What is the process the MTSC will use to decide what the Foundation
> does?
>   6. No foundation can truly exist without a charter!

Hi Chip, 
In case it wasn't clear, the MapServer Technical Steering Committee has a set 
of guidelines already available that they have been operating under (since 
June??).  
See: http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/development/rfc/ms-rfc-1
It answers most of your questions.

Tyler