Andrew,
None of us really want a meritocracy, but we want the same structure that
option 1a gives us. It was named the wrong way apparently, which is why you
probably think we are all going with a meritocracy, but we are not.
I thought everyone already agreed on a model of election. But it seems we
haven't just yet, this is something that should be discussed next meeting.
Ryan Macnish
Subject: Re: Metrocracy vs democracy
From: gande...@gmail.com
To: colinjamesmcderm...@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:34:05 +1000
CC: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com
Colin,
Yes an 'Elected' board/council could appoint people to roles based on
'Merit'.
Andrew G.
On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 09:28 +1000, colin mcdermott wrote:
There are not many reasons why we cannot have a 'Team' elected to
positions based on merit every 12 months. When people nominate for
positions they can put up their credentials, why they want the
position
and what they can do for the Ubuntu-au Loco.
Isn't this pretty much standard! I mean Ubuntu is not a four person
project, it is not a small flash in a pan thing that someone has
whipped out of their backyard.
Personally, I think that we need a Ubuntu Confrence in Australia. This
confrence should be conducted on a yearly/bi-yearly basis (perhaps
inpart online/through a web hookup), we talk all things Ubuntu and we
elect our leaders there accepting online votes from anyone not there.
There could be simultanious confrences, but the point is this:
Ubuntu is not a four person Distribution.
Ubuntu is open source, it is free to all and it's governance is (nay
should be) transperant.
Microsoft is a commercial product, it's governance is closed. While I
can have input into the product, I have no vote nor control on how it
is designed.
Once a board is elected that board can appoint people to perform
tasks, take roles, assign goals, do as it feels. I know that you will
see members drop off from the board, but the board can replace them as
they see fit. The board would be free from the election for most if
not all of the year, but it will be heald to public account!
Why do people fear a fair election?
Sincerely
Colin McDermott
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