Re: Proposal: Shift election cycle back six months

[Jeff Waugh <jdub perkypants org>]

<quote who="Andy Tai">

> It still looks strange to have the voting body to vote to extend the term
> of the current board, not the same as a general election.
> 
> Extending the terms of some leadership tend to happen under situations
> where something prevents the holding of regular elections... nothing
> comparable exists here for the GNOME Foundation.

The proposal is about doing something out of the ordinary processes defined
by the bylaws -- that is why we are consulting the membership. Rather than
point out that the situation is extraordinary, please tell us your feelings
or concerns about the proposal as a member.

- Jeff

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