Re: Some perspective on the relative importannce of the board.

[Nat Friedman <nat nat org>]

> Boards of non-profits:
> -give legitimacy to the organization
> -provide an overall direction for the organization
> -liaise with other organizations
> -HELP RAISE MONEY

I think it would be healthy for GNOME if we defined the primary
responsibility of the board as raising and distributing money for GNOME,
and made it clear to the electorate that the ability to accomplish the
same should be the main criterion in director selection.

Nat