Metrocracy vs democracy

[andrew]

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