[OSM-talk-ie] Creation of an interim board for OSM Ireland

Donal Hunt donal.hunt at gmail.com
Mon Mar 26 09:05:16 UTC 2018


Hi all,

As part of the effort to formalise the entity that is OSM Ireland, we have
created an interim board whose sole purpose is to establish a legal entity
for the organisation.

The following people have already been nominated and agreed:

   - Tadeusz Cantwell
   - Donal Hunt
   - Ciaran Staunton

We are now looking for 2 additional people to be nominated and seconded to
support the work over the next 2-3 months. Once the legal entity is formed,
the board will stand down and a new board will be elected. There is a no
onus on the members of interim board to run for re-election.

If you're passionate about OSM and are willing to spare some time to
develop a robust, ethical and sustainable organisation that the Irish OSM
community can be proud of, please put yourself forward. Experience of being
a director is helpful but not mandatory. Diversity will be championed - we
need a board that represents the community so please contact Tad, Ciaran or
myself privately if you feel that is appropriate.

Some reading for those unfamiliar with boards:

   - The Role of Directors and the Board in Charity and Not-For-Profit
   Organisations
   <https://www.iodireland.ie/resources-policy/directors-faqs/role-directors-and-board-charity-and-not-profit-organisations>
   - What Makes A Great Board Member?
   <https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanstolle/2014/06/19/what-makes-a-great-board-member-you-really-need-to-get-this-right/#63180e542ccb>
   - Guide to Board Membership
   <http://www.boardmatchireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Arthur-Cox-Guide-to-Board-Membership.pdf>

I will set a deadline of 09 April 2018 at 12:00 IST for nominations (2
weeks from today) but will extend it if needed.

Kind regards

Donal


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