Alan Clark wrote:
The point wasn't that it has to be a spreadsheet. The point is that we need to keep this as simple as possible. We are a volunteer organization. Much responsibility will fall upon the board treasurer and others.
Agree. In this context, I read 'spreadsheet' to be a just an indicator meaning 'simple'. I do think a glorified spreadsheet is all we will need, but that is just my opinion.
So why can't we assume it would be done in a normal fashion, adhering to sound accountancy practices? They do differ from place to place too, but a receipt in return for cash payment is pretty standard, I think.
Sounds like you both are volunteering to help write the proceedures! Make a proposal.
Yesterday I was very close to doing just that, but I suspect google will help us with some perfectly adequate samples "out there".
Yes I know that some of this is dependent upon other decisions first, but some of it we can start on now - for example understanding what financial questions we are going to want to track and report to the membership.
Well, for starters we'll want to track everything and possibly report on some things. Reporting on what monies were spent on what is easy once you've set up a procedure with cost-centres. However, I'm sure we are getting ahead of ourselves here - aren't we still waiting for this: http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Foundation to be completed, or is the above as good as it gets? The purpose seems fairly well described, even if a bit long. A couple of important questions: - have "we" determined that a foundation is the right legal vessel for our purposes? (I've deliberately put "we" in quotes as I'm not sure who does this deciding - the current board?). - have we determined the jurisdiction for this organisation? This is possibly critical as the board (or some of it) of the organisation might wel have to reside physically in the country where it is established. - will/should we be seeking to be charitable/not-for-profit ? (for tax reasons). The alternative to a foundation is an association, quite a bit easier to establish (in Switzerland) and subject to a lot less red tape. (in Switzerland). My understanding of a foundation is that it is usually established _with_ funds and a purpose, whereas an association need not have any funds. -- Per Jessen, Zürich (0.8°C) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-foundation+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-foundation+help@opensuse.org