[Board] Fwd: FOSS4G 2014 RFP Vote

[Daniel Morissette]

On 13-07-21 8:23 PM, Jeff McKenna wrote:
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> Abstension
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> I don't believe any of the OSGeo Board members are involved in either of
> the Portland or DC bids; but please identify yourself if so.
>


I guess I should disclose the fact that I am the chair of the 
OSGeo-Quebec Local Chapter, and Thierry Badard has joined the DC LOC on 
behalf of OSGeo-Quebec, and signed a letter of support for DC on behalf 
of OSGeo-Quebec.

So while I am not directly involved in the DC bid, does my involvement 
in OSGeo-Quebec and supporting Thierry's participation on behalf of 
OSGeo-Quebec represent a conflict of interest and mean that I should 
stay out of the vote? I would like to hear a clear position on this 
before I spend time evaluating the proposals.

Daniel

P.S. It is odd that by seeking participation on its LOC from active 
OSGeo chapters and individuals in order to come up with a bid that 
really represents OSGeo's vision, the DC bid has potentially been 
putting itself at a disadvantage, forcing two conference committee 
members to abstain, and potentially a few board members as well.

-- 
Daniel Morissette
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