[Fsuk-manchester] I'd encourage more people to stand as chairperson

[Matt Lee]

I think Simon would be great for the job, and in my mind the only
candidate currently standing. In order for this to be more of an
interesting situation, I'd like to see more people stand.

I've already suggested Lucy stand. I'd also consider Andy Halsall as a
good candidate, though I am aware he lives in Sheffield which is a
problem.

The leader should be someone who is unafraid to take decisions that may
not always be the most popular.

Tim's come up with a list of things for discussion. 

I don't see that the name of the group, associations or IRC are issues
for a debate in this process, because largely they don't matter. It
disappoints me to see someone running for chairperson that thinks they
do.

Questions I think we should be asking of chair people, and questions
I've asked myself.

Firstly, why does Manchester Free Software exist?

Then...

* Can $PERSON maintain the needs of the group?
* How can $PERSON help the group to communicate better?
* How can the group grow? How can $PERSON lead that process?
* How committed to free software is the person?

I see potential in a lot of people, but nobody apart from Simon is
standing. 

Come on!

matt

signature.asc
Description: This is a digitally signed message part