Dear Co-Chairs
I was on the line by audio only so I did not intervene when the discussion turned to Los Angeles. I am on record as thinking that an ill-prepared meeting with the Board will do more harm than good, as will a truncated one, and associate myself with Malcom on the underlying question.
Leaving that aside, however, I offer the following practical observation – time is fleeting. I think that, at a minimum, the Co-Chairs need to confirm a meeting in LA (currently thought to be the 25th and 26th) no more than 2 weeks prior – i.e. no later than this Friday. I also think that, at a minimum, the substance of the Board’s comments that will be the subject of discussion should be circulated no later than 1 week prior – i.e. September 18 – so that those who cannot attend in person have an adequate opportunity to express their views in response. It follows as well that I would request a meeting agenda no later than, say, the 22nd of September before everyone gets on the plane …
Cheers
Paul
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