[Lnc-business] Executive Director Search

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

What I've have done is send a private message/email to the EPCC members,
sharing the concerns. This coupled with a suggestion that they respond
to all the applicants, inform them of the stages of progress, etc.  All
can be done without any names of applicants being shared.   

Because, it's the process that you're concerned with, and no need to
share names to inquire about the process. 

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Elizabeth Van Horn

On 2019-02-24 02:55, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:

> Tim, correct.  I was challenging the claim that "the LNC decided" as the LNC decided no such thing nor is it an automatic part of their duties. 
> 
> Multiple times members of the LNC were sweet talked away from zealously pursuing more disclosure were vague words that it would not be as as opaque as the APRC reviewing a FB post. 
> 
> No, my concerns would not be assuaged by the action said above.  Concerns have been made to me that this is turning into a manipulative crowning.  Do I believe that?  No.  But my duty isn't to have faith - I only give that to Jesus - my duty is to have facts, and this has been raised enough to me that it is my duty as an officer of this Party to find out.  Simple as that.  People expressed this to me for reassurance because they assumed I would have knowledge and they trust me when I say there is nothing to worry about.  I cannot say that.  And the reason people assumed I would have knowledge is because it is ABSOLUTELY ABSURD THAT THE OFFICERS OF THIS PARTY ARE NOT BEING INFORMED.  Trust is a scarce resource since the last time there was an opaque negotation we ended up with the eternal secrecy provision.  I stood alone then in opposing that, and if I have to do so again here, so be it.  It is not at all appropriate that such a request from an officer is being ignored no matter
how much sugar and spice is lathered on top. 
> 
> -Caryn Ann 
> 
> On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 12:33 AM Elizabeth Van Horn via Lnc-business <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote: 
> 
>> Hi Justin, 
>> 
>> I can understand you wanting to respond and give people information. 
>> Also, understandable that the length of time and/or not knowing is hard
>> for the applicants.  
>> 
>> (There's one person I know of, in my Region who applied. That person
>> hasn't inquired through me, but if they did, I'd make an effort to get
>> information for them, and request the EPCC respond to them, etc.) 
>> 
>> I think what we (The LNC) would like for the EPCC to do at this time, is
>> assure us that the applicants will have a professional response sent by
>> the Chair and/or the EPCC.  A response of this type would go a long way
>> toward helping the applicants know they're being considered, and that
>> the LP values them.  The response might also include an estimated
>> timeline for the stages of selection, so the applicants may better plan.
>> 
>> EVH 
>> 
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>> Elizabeth Van Horn 
>> 
>> On 2019-02-23 23:52, Justin O'Donnell via Lnc-business wrote:
>> 
>>> I'm annoyed, mostly because I've gotten questions from some who have applied, amd would like to know whether or not their in contention, as the search committee has not responded to their applications either way, and there has been 0 outreach or communication regarding the process thus far. And some of these individuals may be in a position where they will no longer be interested in the position even if we determine them to be the best fit, because other opportunities arose for them while they were waiting for us to do something. 
>>> 
>>> Justin O'Donnell
>>> LNC Region 8 Representative