[OSGeo-Conf] How to handle conflict of interests?

[Venkatesh Raghavan]

Dear All,

This is a pertinent point raised by Daniel.

If LT is going to be appointed PCO for the FOSS4G
global hosted by OSGeo Foundation, I think it would
necessary for OSGeo and LT to conclude some kind of
MoU outlining steps to resolve conflict of interest
if and when they arise.

Without such a MoU in place, it is difficult for
me to understand LT's involvement as PCO.

I also agree Daniel's view about neutrality of PCO
and about OSGeo taking charge of any loses that
may be incurred during the conducting of the global
event.

Best

Venka


On 2015/11/10 10:12, Daniel Kastl wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> As someone not really involved in the organisation of FOSS4G's but
> following the discussion on this list, I was wondering how you would
> resolve a conflict of interest of your PCO of choice.
>
> There was the question how to deal with committee members involved in
> biddings, but my question to the 2 bids with LocationTech as PCO would
> be, if you have ever thought about possible conflicts of interests,
> and how to resolve them eventually.
>
> - From how I understand the proposals, LocationTechs generous offer to
> bring in their experience with organizing large events like FOSS4G has
> also an aspect, that many people in the OSGeo community seem to be
> concerned about. Whether you call it "competitor" or not, I think it's
> clear, that LocationTech isn't as neutral as PCO's have been in the
> past. Just being "good" without expecting some return of "investment"
> is very rare, isn't it?
>
> Also, I don't really understand, why OSGeo shouldn't be in charge of
> an eventual loss of FOSS4G. First it seems to be very unlikely to
> happen in North America, second aren't there insurances to cover
> events like disasters for example and last, the financial situation of
> OSGeo isn't that bad (at least at the moment).
>
> Regards,
> Daniel
>
>
> - --
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> eMail: daniel.kastl at georepublic.de
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