hi all
About the co-chair issue, I don't have a problem with it in practice, but I am a bit concerned by the idea of starting to "bend" our Bylaws, because that might lead to further controversies if we start to adapt them in other ways. I would be happier if we could have just one person formally elected as Chair, with the other sharing the work. Maybe we could rotate after the first term ends.
I think Wolf and Jeanette would be very well suited to the task at hand, in whatever format is agreeable to all. If co-chairing constitutes undue bending, then rotating the titles but working together in the meanwhile seems a reasonable alternative.
i support jeanette and wolf co-chairing the board - i also support the principle or practice, of co-chairing in general - i thnk it's a good way to build capacity and share work - it's practical and often makes a lot of sense for situations where many are overloaded and overcommitted - and ALAC is one of those.. if the by laws currently prevent the co-chairing as it's been proposed, then i guess the rotational approach seems a sensible compromise at this time but going back to the principle/practice of co-chairing.. i'm sure we don't want to get caught up in the process of changing bylaws now (as otherwise i would ideally propose a motion be drafted to allow for co-chairing) - there are many things to be done at such an early stage for a board - but would table it for later discussion wolf/jeanette - are you feel comfortable proceeding along the lines outlined by vittorio/bill? karen