Originally Posted by
gleff
I have no problem with a set of minimum qualifications for serving as a TalkBoard member. One of those could be 'has never served a 30-day suspension.' There could be a process in place where, if a TB member receives a 30 day suspension, Randy has to review that suspension before the person is removed from the TalkBoard. (Currently, the TalkBoard has the option to remove that person with a 2/3rds vote .. but it isn't automatic.)
Gary, unfortunately having the option to bring it to a vote makes it too easy for board members to hide. We saw this two years ago, when vote after vote had only eight members participating, yet it was difficult to get people to acknowledge what was going on.
It would be preferable that a vote is automatically called for, and board members could still vote to retain the delinquent member. At least that way, the general membership would be able to see how each TB member felt about the topic as opposed to having to guess.
Originally Posted by
Cholula
In closing, I also don’t want to see this discussion move into an area where we are discussing this as a retroactive measure.
What I’m agreeing to is a pledge going forward from an agreed upon date.
That is very reasonable. In my earlier post (#2), I threw out 1/1/2008. But a date 14-30 days after voting closes seems fine.
I hope that you will consider making a motion to this effect when the new board is ready to roll.