Re: Draft resolution formalising Debian's Associated Project status

On Wed, Feb 28, 2007 at 06:14:53PM +0000, Ian Jackson wrote:
> THE SPI BOARD DECLARES THAT
> 4. Debian is already an SPI Associated Project,
> according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects, SPI
> Resolution 1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy of
> which can be found at
> http://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004-08-10-iwj.1.

I'd personally replace the rest with something like:

5. Debian may name an advisor to the board, who will have access to
the board private discussion, but (unless that person is already a
member of the board) shall not have any vote on the board.

6. Debian will appoint a project representative to SPI, who shall
communicate decisions made by the project to the board, and serve
as a single point of contact for the board to communicate with
the project.

7. The SPI board recognises that both those roles have been traditionally
filled by the Debian Project Leader, and are currently held by Anthony
Towns.

8. The SPI board recognises the Debian Constitution as the ultimate
authority by which the roles will be appointed, and by which
decisions are made by the Debian project.

> Notwithstanding this, for the avoidance of any doubt, the SPI Board
> and Treasurer cannot and will not delegate their judgement as to
> whether a proposed use of assets meets SPI's charitable purposes.
> As recognised by the Debian Constitution in 9.2(1), SPI must make
> that decision, itself ensuring SPI's funds are used lawfully.

Cheers,
aj