Governance New Thread!

[AndrewG]

Great input Norm.

Yes legal interests need to be taken into account.
Forming (and running) non-profit organisations takes a lot of work.
We need to be clear on our objectives, on what can and cannot be
achieved.
Yes you always get descent when you bring a group of people together
(the nature of the beast)
I agree formality does kill things but sometimes you need it.

I think that I will shut-up for a while now and observe the
discussions and see where they lead.

Cheers.


On Mar 8, 4:45 pm, "Norm, VK3XCI" <vk3... at aanet.com.au> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I've had a fair bit to do with "committees" over a vast range of involvements,
> from Radio Clubs to rural Progress Associations and Distance Education parent
> Committees. All have a couple of things in common. Dissent (is that the word you
> were looking for Scott?) and egos. From an almost outsider (Lurker!) looking in
> and still involved in radio club committee, I'll make a few observations.
>
> ...The best person for the job usually gravitates there(eventually)
> ...Extraneous positions are often introduced to sooth bruised egos.
> ...In an "Inc. Assoc." a degree of formality is required to satisfy the law.
> ...Excessive formality kills organisations!
> ...I'm unsure of Ubuntu-au's formal standing; how much "committee" do we need?
>
> Which begs a few questions
> ...What is the LoCo's mission? What are we trying to achieve?
> ...What is the relationship with the "Mother Company"?
> ...How is it all funded?
> ...What are the legal obligations.
>
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> 73 de Norm, VK3XCI
> Mildura, Australia
> The Wintersun City
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