Governance Structure Proposal for Ubuntu-AU

[Andrew Swinn]

Just a quick 2 cents worth on the whole committee thing.

I would agree that having an overall president plus a representive from 
each state would be the way to go.

I would also suggest that these state positions could be dual roles with 
the other needs, ie as well as representing their state/territory 
interest they could spearhead marketing, or website maintenance etc. The 
state/territory reps could and should be able to handle organising other 
facets of what needs to be taken care of as well as being that contact 
point for their area.

So firstly I think we should organise the first thing, getting a 
president/leader/whatever put in place plus state reps, then letting 
those elected/appointed people work on organising the rest.

One of the big issues with community groups is getting caught up in the 
politics of it all. Those age old requirements for 
president/treasurer/minutes/commitees out the wazoo all scare new people 
away. People are extroadinarily time limited today so keeping it short 
and simple is what should be focused on.

Having state/territory reps that are also involved with local LUGS would 
also be valuable.

Andrew

On 8/03/2010 10:56 AM, AndrewG wrote:
> Matt&  Benjamin,
>
> IMHO.
>
> I would propose that the committee be a representative one, being
> 'one' State leader from each state.
>
> Why, because most implementation of Goals of Ubuntu-au will be enacted
> on at a local level.
>       Ie.  Exhibition stalls, Install fests, cd distribution  etc.
>       A 'State' leader would also be a 'Local contact' for interested
> people wanting to get involved.
>
> Sub-committees could also be formed, to deal with 'Marketing
> resources', 'Website maintenance' etc. on a national level.
>
> Also don't forget the various 'LUGS' around the country, they have
> many resources that could also be utilised.
>
>
> Yes Ben, there would be a process needed to 'Vet' candidates for
> positions.
>
> Cheers,
> Andrew G.
>
>