Metrocracy vs democracy

[colin mcdermott]

>> 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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