Re: [atlarge-discuss] Bylaws Discussion

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Jan and all fellow members,

Jan Siren wrote:

> Joop Teernstra wrote:
> >
> > Frankly, I find the bulk of Danny's draft constitution not applicable to
> > on-line political (self) organizing and trying to refine it may be a waste
> > of time.
> >
>
> Having now read through Danny's draft I have to agree. It doesn't match this
> organization very well.  Maybe in a year or so, if the membership has greatly
> increased by then and more structure is needed.
>
> But on the other hand I think Richard has gone overboard in the opposite
> direction, toward "participatory democracy."  That latter model can be
> made to work, but only in face-to-face meetings, which we can never have.  We
> have to avoid the "tyranny of the majority" and realize that once we
> incorporate, the Board will be legally responsible for actions of the
> organization.  Therefore, it is they who must have the decision-making power.

  I hope  you are not suggesting that any BoD that we at some
time elect, would have all the decision making power.  If so,
that would be a huge mistake for a membership organization.

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Regards,

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