[Linux-aus] Treasurer-ial Succession (was: Why Didn't You Vote?)

[Michael Still]

David Symons wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM, Stewart Smith <stewart at linux.org.au> wrote:
>> On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:11:36AM +1030, Paul Shirren wrote:
>>> The day LA can't find a treasurer to nominate will be the real problem.
>> This greatly concerns me.
>>
>> We need to move to a model where the role of the treasurer is more
>> oversight of outsourced accounting and bookkeeping.
> 
> Alternatively...
> 
> I know of one organisation similarly concerned about this situation (a
> school P&C).  They created the position of Assistant Treasurer.  The
> pair work together at the role and there is an expectation (only - ie.
> no obligation) that at least one of them will nominate for Treasurer
> at the next election.
> 
> - A "guaranteed" nominee at each election (well not totally but the
> situation is much improved).
> - Less pressure on the incumbent Treasurer to renominate.
> - Continuity - the prospective successor knows the ropes.
> - More comfort for the incumbent Treasurer that their successor knows the ropes.
> - Less concern for the President. ;-)

That sounds like a really good idea to me. AUUG did something similar
with presidents... The ex-president was expected to hang around for a
year as an ordinary board member and drop hints occasionally.

Mikal