Peeling back the onion...
It appears that the Bylaws change isn't just about a smaller Board.
At least two of SBARC's present Board members are involved in a competing non-profit with a mission overlapping that of SBARC.
Buried within the job description of a new appointed position is the requirement that SBARC sponsor this entity, utilize it when providing telecommunications support, and provide resources, equipment, and personnel to it.
Buried in the Bylaws changes:
The Manager of Telecommunications shall be responsible for providing Telecommunications support through the Santa Barbara Telecommunications Advisory Council (SBTAC) and others, in support of communications education and training and emergency preparedness for the community. He or she shall coordinate with other Club members to provide resources of equipment and personnel in support of the Club sponsored SBTAC unit during emergency activities and training.
http://www.independent.com/news/2012/apr/13/local-experts-offer-services-thr...
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