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by brudgers 3224 days ago
I believe it is likely that the author was told the nature of problem and that the nature of the problem is related to acting in good faith regarding the code of conduct as befits a community leadership position.

At the point where the legalese is called for, the working relationships necessary for a functioning committee within a voluntary association have already broken down. There aren't full time human resource staffers and legal council and there's no lateral move to another department available. The TSC's rules stipulate that removal of a member is by a normal committee motion.

I'm avoiding picking apart the statement because I don't want to pile into the internet witch hunt that is throwing titillation and innuendo at the twitters. I think it is a practical problem regarding the function of the organization. Part of it is probably a result of success changing the organization. Part of it is probably the result of changing attitudes among wider stakeholders. And for better or worse, part of it is probably deliberate choices by the people involved over a period of time.