2008/9/10 Ross Gardler <ross.gardler(a)oucs.ox.ac.uk>uk>:
I'm concerned that there is confusing messages
about how decisions are made.
In one thread it has been stated that the community will decide (a
general comment).
In another thread it is stated that the board will decide (about CRB
checks specifically).
I think there needs to be some clarity on this issue. The community will
soon be asked to vote on an initial board. If this board is to have full
decision making power then that will affect the vote.
Legally speaking, the board has complete decision making power and
there is no way for the community to restrict that (before becoming
members, at least). The board ought to follow the wishes of the
community, but at the end of the day they are legally obliged to act
in the way they personally think is in the best interests of the
charity, so they must have the power to override the community
otherwise they can't do their jobs.
Anyway, most of the decisions we're making now are about how to run
the election, so those decisions won't be relevant once the board is
elected.