Re: [council] Term limits

[Ross Rader <ross@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg Ruth wrote:
> Philip et al,
>     Whether we are "leaping" or not, I agree we should have a
> discussion.  And I believe it can start now, on this list.  My opinion
> is that, except in the case of NomCom appointees (who represent no
> constituency), the matter of term limits should be left for each
> constituency to decide for itself.

My personal view is that the Council and the Board should decide how 
this group is constituted in order that the basic foundations for our 
processes and outcomes are stable and predictable. I don't think that 
this is a constituency decision any more than it is a constituency 
decision regarding how many reps from each constituency sit on the 
Council, or the term of those seats, etc.

From my perspective, the first question that we should be looking at is 
whether or no term limits are desirable. The second question is whose 
responsibility it is to implement them (or not). (i.e. if limits are 
desirable, then is this a board, council or constituency decision?).

-ross