[Noisebridge-discuss] Noisebridge Executive Director

[Mikolaj Habryn]

Is there an official answer on that second point, being what is
expected of an ED? A few people have mentioned this to me in passing,
and I have no aversion to my name being put forward for the position,
but I am somewhat curious as to what the ED should (or shouldn't?) do
in future to avoid similar concerns arising next time.

m.

On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Jeffrey Malone
<ieatlint at tehinterweb.com> wrote:
> Okay, so we've all spent the last four days twiddling our thumbs after
> a fun filled meeting.
>
> For those not at the meeting, here's a very brief review of what
> happened, as there doesn't appear to be meeting notes posted anywhere:
>
>  - Mitch was blocked from becoming ED.
>  - Drama ensued as people argued about what the ED was, either
> according to the bylaws, or how they viewed the role, which sometimes
> differed.
>
> We then all agreed on this plan:
>
> That we would present a new candidate for ED on Tuesday, March 2.
> That this would be a candidate who we all would approve on March 9, so
> as to get this whole ordeal over with ASAP.
> The idea was that we'd talk about candidates, and make sure that by
> Tuesday, we'd have someone picked out who was willing, and none of us
> hated.
>
> So four days later, and not a word from anyone.  We're failing at this.
>
>
> I also have a question that someone out there may know.
> As is my understanding, being an officer of a corporation in
> California is akin to being employed by that organisation (whether you
> receive compensation or not).  Thus, there may be a requirement that
> the ED be able to legally work in California.  Is this a valid
> understanding?
> If so, any candidate we submit must be able to legally work here.
>
>
> So I encourage all of you to think of someone that you think would do
> alright as ED, and talk to them.  Ask them to step forward and be a
> candidate.  Please do it quickly!
>
> Also, I'd like to remind people, that no person will be everyone's
> favourite choice for the job.  Consensus is not about approving, but
> specifically not disapproving.
> In the interest of productivity, and unity, I would personally
> encourage anyone who takes issue with any candidate to do the
> following:
>  - Talk to the person about your concerns.  See if they can be worked
> out.  Ask others to help if you'd like.
>  - Think to yourself whether you would be OK with them being ED, even
> if you generally wouldn't want them to be.  If so, let your concerns
> be known, but realise that if you are a minority voice, it may be wise
> to yield to the will of the group.
>  - If you have irreconcilable differences with a candidate becoming
> ED, SPEAK UP.  QUICKLY.  Try talking to them, but please do not wait
> until Tuesday to say so.
>
> Jeffrey
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