[foundation-board] Electronic resolutions of the board

Wed May 30 09:19:25 UTC 2012

I propose we alter the Articles asap and if possible take a resolution
at the next meeting to designate all existing majority-agreed
electronic resolutions as valid.

Rufus

On 28 May 2012 11:55, Becky Hogge <becky.hogge at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Laura
>
> Thanks for the update. This may be irrelevant (I'm yet to read the
> notes from the meeting I missed in May) but I suggest we consider
> quickly going over any decisions reached by majority over email in the
> meeting in June.
>
> Warm wishes
>
> Becky
>
> On 25 May 2012 11:18, Laura James <laura.james at okfn.org> wrote:
>> Some question about the approvals needed for board resolutions to be
>> confirmed in writing electronically was raised by Martin.
>>
>> Having consulted the Companies Act 1985 & 2006, and our articles, and having
>> checked with Francis, I can confirm that electronic resolutions require a
>> unanimous agreement, due to our Articles (the Act of 2006 has nothing to say
>> on this point).
>>
>> As such the method we have been using to date since I joined the OKFN, of
>> seeking a majority approval only, does not work.
>>
>> If the board would like to discuss this point please let me know and I will
>> add it to the agenda for 12th June.
>>
>> Laura
>>
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