05-29-2009, 05:32 AM
I am reserving final judgement on this decision until the promised disclosure by Jeff and/or the Board. I have not seen Kaniu Stocksdale's resume, so I do not know her qualifications. The fact that she has sought political office in the past has naturally intensified the scrutiny, IMHO.
Hindsight being 20/20, it might have been better (if legally possible) to have declared exceptional circumstances and lifted the cloak of executive session at the time the choice was made. That might have dampened some of the understandable feelings that there was an "inside deal." As a fairly frequent attendee at Board meetings, I am fully aware of the by-law requirement for personnel matters to be processed privately. A question which I do feel is fair to be asked is whether or not Ms. Stocksdale recused herself from debate and voting on her appointment.
As the Chairman of a Board Committee (Neighborhood Watch,) I have recently had occasion to do some work in the HPPOA office. I can tell you all that on every recent occasion I was at the office, there were Board members working on their own time to try to get the office re-organized and on a more business-like footing. As someone who has managed businesses for over 20 years, I can tell you all that there were some big problems there that even a casual observer would have to acknowledge. Whether hiring Ms. Stocksdale was the best solution remains to be seen in my opinion.
The Board has made a lot of progress in terms of openness and owner involvement in discussion and decision making. I really hope that when the explanations are put forward, they are comprehensive and address the legitimate concerns voiced on this forum and elsewhere. I don't agree with every decision the Board has made, and I have made critical remarks in public meetings, so I am not an apologist. I think the questions posed concerning both the process and candidate qualifications need to be answered fully.
Cheers,
Jerry
Hindsight being 20/20, it might have been better (if legally possible) to have declared exceptional circumstances and lifted the cloak of executive session at the time the choice was made. That might have dampened some of the understandable feelings that there was an "inside deal." As a fairly frequent attendee at Board meetings, I am fully aware of the by-law requirement for personnel matters to be processed privately. A question which I do feel is fair to be asked is whether or not Ms. Stocksdale recused herself from debate and voting on her appointment.
As the Chairman of a Board Committee (Neighborhood Watch,) I have recently had occasion to do some work in the HPPOA office. I can tell you all that on every recent occasion I was at the office, there were Board members working on their own time to try to get the office re-organized and on a more business-like footing. As someone who has managed businesses for over 20 years, I can tell you all that there were some big problems there that even a casual observer would have to acknowledge. Whether hiring Ms. Stocksdale was the best solution remains to be seen in my opinion.
The Board has made a lot of progress in terms of openness and owner involvement in discussion and decision making. I really hope that when the explanations are put forward, they are comprehensive and address the legitimate concerns voiced on this forum and elsewhere. I don't agree with every decision the Board has made, and I have made critical remarks in public meetings, so I am not an apologist. I think the questions posed concerning both the process and candidate qualifications need to be answered fully.
Cheers,
Jerry