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The concept is a positive one, but as noted, the devil will be in the detail.
The actions being real, not implied. They must be reviewed.....
The Vision and Mission statements must be accurate and lead to authentic action plans.
A voice for all, exists here in the CC. I wouldn’t like to see the introduction of voluntary admin monitors on local Facebook sites, overrunning and reducing the CC’s “bite” or contribution/ or point of operation: the Global hosts‘ viewpoint.
Facebook sites can work, but easily detour to be political clique, depending on the administration’s personality, experience and viewpoint. These can be beneficial, but more likely, fraught with danger.....
To maintain a Facebook site can be VERY heavy in time management, especially for volunteers. . The Community Centre already offers that unbiased opportunity for a host’s voice.
I think a company going public, shouldn’t rely on volunteers....... Those with the most time or interest, may not necessarily be the best for the job.
I think getting this level of consultation right, is extremely important. As the feeder groups must be authentic and streamlined, or an advisory board will be fed with misinformation.
The advisory board should not become the scapegoat for negative executive decisions. (eg: “oh well, it’s out of our hands, as the advisory board wanted this.” )
Please don’t get me wrong, I’m all for positive change which includes hosts being at the table.
I’m just not sure how my voice, can be better heard or amplified, than the current Community Centre. Promote it and staff it well, with empathetic intelligent individuals, which you have already! Allow a one point for the information to be filtered through the different language CCS. Ensure this voice gets heard first.
There are only so many hours in a day, to find time to highlight and document policy, procedure and other administrative concerns. Isn’t it better for @Airbnb to continue to streamline where you can voice any concerns and where they can in turn, find that information?
Rather than many search areas (regional Facebook sites) or sub groups of varying hosts batting for their style of hosting only, where self-interest and human nature will naturally come to the fore.
As I say, the consultative process is what will underpin this advisory board. I’m for that consultation and hosts being heard. Just make sure those advisory board hosts aren’t placed on a pop-up trestle, at the end of a very long table.......... to be seen, but not heard.....
The devil is in the detail. 😊💐
