[OSGeo-Discuss] "Hostile Takeover" -- what do we mean by this?

[Helmut Kudrnovsky]

sorry, missed the subject
 

Gesendet: Montag, 28. August 2017 um 20:12 Uhr
Von: "Helmut Kudrnovsky"
An: discuss at lists.osgeo.org, sara at sarasafavi.com
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Sara Safavi:
>In the notification emails from CRO to new charter member nominees, the
>following is included (emphasis mine):
>
>*"(Charter Members) have the following responsibilities: (1) annually vote
>for OSGeo Board Members; (2) annually vote for new OSGeo Charter Members
>and (3) be aware of and protect against a hostile takeover of OSGeo."*
>
>I have had more than one nominee of mine contact me asking what exactly
>this means. I agree with their concerns: this is strange language to use,
>is not reflected in our bylaws, and frankly does not fit the image I
>presented when I first contacted them asking if they would accept a
>nomination.

one may translate it to: being responsible of/taking care for the wealth and integrity of foundation based
upon the principles and bylaws.

>It may be a language barrier or simply a misunderstanding, but can we
>clarify what is meant by using this kind of verbiage, and consider a
>re-wording?

I tend to keep it as it is. rewording would mean involving the charter members as this related to them.

Kind regards
Helmut

OSGeo charter member