[Osmf-talk] Brexit and OpenStreetMap

[Jorden Verwer]

All,

The issue of Brexit is indeed a pressing one. Much to my surprise, the 
opportunity to lengthen the current transitionary phase was not seized, 
despite there being excellent reasons to do so, even without any loss of 
face (quite unlike the many embarrassing delays of the formal Brexit 
itself).

> Is it possible to move the foundation, and what are the requirements?
> Maybe we should ask the membership what they would think about such a
> move? Has the board voiced its standpoint?
I would be in favor of moving the foundation to an EU member state where 
the independence of the judiciary branch is not in doubt (I'm not saying 
there's a problem with that in the UK, but this requirement does rule 
out e.g. Poland). This can be done with relative ease between EU member 
states. I believe moving a legal person from the UK to an EU member 
state is still equally hassle-free, but that may change on January 1st. 
If true (someone would need to check this), we'd have to hurry to make 
it in time, which is why I'm getting ahead of myself and suggesting a 
possible course of action that may not even be supported by the 
majority. If we really don't have any time to lose, we must act quickly. 
So sorry about that...

And of course I second the request for more clarity on the board's 
position on this matter.

Regards,

Jorden