[Linux-aus] Presidential Succession

[Bret Busby]

On Thu, 6 May 2010, James Polley wrote:

> Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 11:34:50 +1000
> From: James Polley <linuxaus at zhasper.com>
> To: Paul Shirren <shirro at shirro.com>
> Cc: linux-aus at lists.linux.org.au
> Subject: Re: [Linux-aus] Presidential Succession
> 
> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 10:48 AM, Paul Shirren <shirro at shirro.com> wrote:
>> On 6/05/10 3:11 AM, Mark Phillips wrote:
>>> There were three nominations for president at the last election.
>>> Was the person who came second considered?
>>
>> If Obama is unable to fulfil his duty you get Biden not McCain. If Rudd
>> can't cope you get Gillard not Howard.
>>
>> I guess it comes down to what is in the constitution. I would guess that
>> VP would usually be the replacement. I am sure the committee has read
>> the rules and is constrained by them.
>
> Rather than random speculation, let's take a look at
> http://linux.org.au/org/constitution.phtml
>
> Section 14 (4):
>
> (4) In the event of a casual vacancy occurring in the membership of the
> council, the council may appoint a member of the association to fill the
> vacancy and the member so appointed is to hold office, subject to these
> rules, until the conclusion of the annual general meeting next following the
> date of the appointment.
>
>
> Section 18 defines "casual vacancy", which includes:
>
> (d) resigns office by notice in writing given to the secretary
>
>
> However: Section 14(1) states that "the council is to consist of (A) the
> office bearers of the association; and (b) 3 ordinary members". I'm
> therefore confused about which position is intended for Josh Hesketh - he
> can't be brought on as an ordinary member, as those positions are full. If
> John Ferlito is going to "continue to manage the Treasurer role" it doesn't
> seem to make sense to give Josh that title.
>
> Perhaps what is intended is that Josh will become the Treasurer, and fulfill
> that role with assistance from other committee members, largely John?
>