Re: Proposal for extending the election term for the NetBeans Governance Board

Yes, Sven is making this request on behalf of the entire board.

Thanks,

-J

On 3/15/2012 7:29 AM, John Yeary wrote:
> Though I am not a board member, I think that your proposal for a 12 
> month term makes more sense than six months.
>
> I hope the other board members reach the same consensus and make the 
> appropriate changes.
>
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> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 6:04 PM, Sven Reimers <[email protected] 
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>     Hi all,
>
>     the NetBeans Governance Board is starting the process for the election
>     of the next Board.
>
>     As part of this process I would like to propose the following change
>     to the actual rules:
>     - Extension of the term from now 6 months to 12 months, starting with
>     the new elected Board in about 2 months.
>
>     Reasoning:
>     After serving for nearly two terms on the Board and after discussions
>     in last term with Tom and this term with Zoran, we decided that having
>     a 12 months
>     term helps to get things done. If you are new to the Board you will
>     probably try to get some idea about Open Source, processes, community
>     or similar going.
>     With now monthly conference calls you end up with a long turn around
>     time (which you need, if you want Oracle buy in) until you get things
>     moving.
>
>     To give you an idea, let me give you an example. Starting new elected,
>     in the first call you establish the meeting procedure and other formal
>     stuff, maybe you state your ideas for you term. With the second call
>     you are getting into more details, trying to get some answers and
>     coordinate the effort. Now add 2 to 3 iterations and you are already
>     nearing the end of your term, before you can make sure that your
>     proposed changes will take place. If now a new board is elected - who
>     pursues your ideas and makes sure things really get done?
>
>     Based on this experience I propose the extension of the term to 12
>     months.
>
>     Based on your feedback the acting Governance Board will extend / not
>     extend the term for the next Board.
>
>     Let the discussion begin!
>
>     -Sven
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