Ubuntu AU LoCo Restructure Poll

[Jared Norris]

On 9 June 2010 09:36, andrew <gandella at gmail.com> wrote:
> Bravo Ryan for bringing this forward,
>
> I will not be voting for any of the structures for the following
> reasons.
>
> 1.  At last nights meeting there was no discussion of the actual
> positions on the team.
>
> 2.  There has been no discussion on the direction & goals of the team
> (of which IMO are very important when deciding on how a team is to be
> structured & governed)
>
> If the above are addressed then it comes down to whether we want a
> 'Democratic' process where candidates are voted for or a 'Meritocracy'
> process where people are appointed.
>
>
> Models 1 & 1a are clearly 'Meritocracy' and as it stands now, people are
> appointed indefinitely until they resign their positions.  This is the
> current model.
>
> Model 3 is ONE 'Democratic' representative model based on regional/city
> groups.  As there is no 'goal' of developing regional/city groups then
> this model is irrelevant.
>
>
> There are not many reasons why we cannot have a 'Team' elected to
> positions based on merit every 12 months.  When people nominate for
> positions they can put up their credentials, why they want the position
> and what they can do for the Ubuntu-au Loco.
>
> As stated above, when we have a discussion on our goals, we can talk
> about positions, then we can talk about an election/appointment process.
>
>
> This is just my opinion and I know that others will disagree.
>
> Regards,
>
> Andrew G.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, 2010-06-08 at 22:21 +0930, Ryan Macnish wrote:
>> Hey everyone,
>>
>>
>> So, iv made a poll and iv made it so you can only select ONE option,
>> although you can change your selection that is irrelevant since its
>> not possible to vote multiple times using the same name. If you fake
>> it and want to try my patience, then so be it.
>>
>>
>> http://www.doodle.com/zift4eahcy3mrvv9
>>
>>
>> Ryan Macnish
>>
>>
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Andrew and Ubuntu-AU,

As far as positions go I thought the meeting basically detailed that
to get it going forward we need to first decide what structure people
wanted to follow. No one present voiced any objection to this from
what I recall. After the structure was determined by the vote we could
then look at positions based upon what option people chose. As far as
discussing positions within the different structure options I think
there is enough detail on the wiki for people to decide what structure
is preferred.

As far as directions and goals for the team go I thought we already
had them, quoted from the wiki "The Australian team focuses on
distributing, advertising and demonstrating Ubuntu within Australia.
Through the development of our projects we focus on the areas of
schools, business and home users".

Therefore this vote is the starting point we need to ensure the group
is best structured according to what the majority of people think is
best suited so that we can move forward with a defined structure. I am
sorry that you have chosen not to participate, I respect your
decisions but I don't see how that would be constructive. You say this
is your opinion not to vote and others will disagree and the whole
point of the vote is to get a consensus on everyone's opinions,
including yours.

Regards,

Jared Norris.