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[Stephen Michael Kellat <skellat@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you Ben for not approaching me directly with your concerns.

Unfortunately, in this case, I'm actually dealing with some legal
requirements that have jail time attached to them if I don't personally
come into compliance.  I'm going to have to be able to cough up the URL
on demand to my new employer when they inquire about what I am doing in
my off-duty hours and if it has been approved by Management.  For the
last four days I have had one briefing after another where at least one
facet of each briefing has involved the threat of imprisonment if I
failed in compliance.

Posting to planet ensured that Ohio Linux Fest was given adequate word
of the shake up since Ohio's leader, whoever that may be at the time,
typically assists in planning at least part of the annual event.  Oddly
enough, a major chunk of the organizing board is not resident in Ohio
and therefore not part of the local community's membership.  With
OLF2014 shifting to October this year, this year should prove
interesting.

I truly apologize if this upset you in any way.  I have to ensure that
local talent is nurtured and given a chance to grow.  Since I am
required to do this I want people to be assured that Svetlana Belkin,
James Gifford, and Unit193 will act in my stead and that they have my
trust and especially my confidence.  I had plans for doing fun things
like scheduling a meet up at one of the lodges operated by Ohio State
Parks this spring and coordinating other activities.  My ability to do
that came to a screeching halt Monday in a fashion that was a little
more heavy handed than I was expecting.  With this particular employer,
there are always trade-offs and having a paper trail to cover my
backside is kinda essential.

And since I need to get to sleep as I have an almost two hour commute
one-way to get to work tomorrow, I will end by noting that local
communities decide themselves how they are structured.  We tried keeping
things fun and simple but that didn't work.  We're trying something
different as we're engaged in an exercise looking at where we want to go
as a community in the future.

Have a beautiful day.

Stephen Michael Kellat



On Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 21:11, Benjamin Kerensa wrote:
> I'm unsure why any of that is necessary although some of LoCo's do have
> elections and there is certainly delegation of work there is probably not
> a
> need to make a public notice. It seems like you are treating Ubuntu Ohio
> like a business or public body that needs to issue official public
> notices
> using legalese but that's really not the case.
> 
> All of the things you outlined anyone in your LoCo should be able to take
> upon themselves without any ceremony or notice to the greater community
> or
> the community council for that matter.
> 
> I would encourage keeping it simple and fun.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Stephen Michael Kellat <
> skellat@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > (Originally posted at <
> > http://erielookingproductions.info/ubuntu/2013/12/49-temporary-shift-for-ubuntu-ohio/
> > >)
> >
> > # Delegation of Authority
> >
> > 1.  This delegation is made in recognition of changing circumstances for
> > the Point of Contact/Leader.  This is an attempt to adapt to those changes.
> >
> > 2.  Nothing in this delegation prevents the Point of Contact/Leader from
> > taking action in any area delegated, if necessary, prior to this
> > instrument's expiration.
> >
> > 3.  The following members of Ubuntu Ohio listed by Launchpad username are
> > designated as deputies to act in place of the Point of Contact/Leader
> > during the period this delegation is in effect: unit193, jamesgifford,
> > belkinsa.  Upon the promulgation of this instrument, deputies shall
> > introduce themselves to the LoCo Council via e-mail and send introduction
> > e-mails to the loco-contacts e-mail list.
> >
> > 4.  While the delegation of authority is in force, the deputies may engage
> > in the following functions: Conduct meetings on IRC, Maintain the Ubuntu
> > Ohio web site, Update the monthly Team Report, Represent the needs of the
> > community to governance bodies as appropriate, Bring the future planning
> > discussion to a conclusion.  With the consent of the Point of
> > Contact/Leader, the deputies may make requests upon the Community Budget
> > administered by the Canonical Community Team and propose changes to the
> > online resources of the community that may change their character from
> > their current standing.
> >
> > 5.  The delegation provided for in this instrument may not be re-delegated.
> >
> > 6.  Unless sooner revoked, this delegation remains in effect until 0501
> > UTC on Sunday, February 2, 2014.
> >
> >
> > Done at Ashtabula Township this 18th day of December 2013.
> >
> > **STEPHEN MICHAEL KELLAT**
> > *Point of Contact/Leader, Ubuntu Ohio*
> >
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