The Geek.Zone Trustees take legal responsibility for Geek.Zone. They ensure that Geek.Zone does not get into any trouble and that it is using its resources responsibly.
Trustees are elected annually and the results are announced at the AGM. There are three positions that are required;
- Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
If any of those positions become vacant during the year, the other Trustees have the power to appoint someone to fill the post until the next election. The elected Trustees may also appoint additional Trustees to comply with external requirements, such as those needed by funders. While a minimum of these positions must be filled, there is no upper limit on the number of Trustees that Geek.Zone can have at any one time.
List of Trustees
James Geddes FRSA FMHC, Chair
James Geddes has been an ubergeek for as long as he can remember. He founded Geek.Zone in 2013 with the aim of uniting the geeks so that together we can try to take over the world! He holds a Batchelor of Science in Computer Science & Cybernetics from The University of Reading, as well as various professional certifications. He can also drive buses and play the bagpipes!
On behalf of Geek.Zone, James was recognised as an Open Source Software Influencer Honouree in the 2021 OpenUK Honours List.
Hannah Baller, Secretary
Matthew Wadland, Treasurer
Becoming a Trustee
The position of Trustee carries the most responsibility within Geek.Zone, as you are part of the team that is legally responsible for everything that Geek.Zone does. Equally, it is a very rewarding position, as you get to drive Geek.Zone forward and have a big part in helping it to level up!
Trustees are elected at each AGM or at special elections throughout the year. Since there is no limit on the number of Trustees that Geek.Zone can have, candidates do not stand against each other. Insead, the community decides whether to elect each person or not on an individual basis.
All Trustees must be a Geek.Zone member. While it is not obligatory, it is preferable for Trustees to hold monthly membership, as this helps to lead by example.
The Geek.Zone handbook is a helpful guide for new Trustees, as well as members in general. It is updated frequently so refer to it, rather than memorising it.