My memory aint what it used to be, but I think Phil originally attended Board Meetings as a represenative of LISA. (ironically) However, I believe there were occasions when he had to get out of the meetings when 'sensitive' issues were discussed. I assume that would still apply?

Personally, I believe that the Board are making this offer - (a) in recognition of LISA's enormous financial contribution, over the years and (b) in an effort to provide more transparency to the fans, through LISA. Let's not get hung up over the technical ramifications of this, when there probably aren't any. At the end of the day, for me it's a matter of whether the supporters believe there should be even more transparency to the Club's dealings. Personally, I don't think we need more transparency, but others may well disagree.

Having a member at board meetings isn't new and I thought it still happened Having done it I can confirm that sensitive issues were rightfully discussed in my absence and that I hadn't a clue what the financial reality was.
This should be about recognising LISA's ongoing contributions by issuing a share upon receipt of the first £20k, that share guarantees things and promotes the concepts of partnership, transparency and unity going forward.
Being a shareholder doesn't compromise independence, and will start to unite the latent fan base behind a transparent future.
What has the club got to lose?

Frank, long time no speak, i am still a lisa member but find it very hard to get to Leigh after work of a night or for the last couple of years even get to a game. I am though still a fan and want the best for our club. The offer from the BOD seems a good one and an important one, i have read and respect your views regarding the expense of a postal vote and your correct in my opinion that the expense of a postal vote is one LISA could do without. However LISA has a duty to it's members to notify them of any significant decisions that the association needs to make. You and i don't know if we have a LISA member who has very good marketing or advertising contacts and could bring that experience to the board room and i think a postal vote would also clarify what is involved with being a LISA rep on the board. You think it is a bad idea and i won't try and make you change your mind , all i can do is tell you why i think it is necessary.

Here's my two'pennorth worth. I don't ever remember a time when things were so transparent and I'm not sure why everyone is so hung up about it.

When was the last time anyone could attend a Fans Forum and get every single question answered? When was the last time anyone could join one of the many PSG's and get involved with the club should they wish to? When was the last time anyone could email the Chief Exec about a query and get a reply?

I don't think we've ever had this level of openness and I'd like to bet there's no other club being run as efficiently as ours at this moment in time.

One of the problems is,if coffee and freer make a decision and the LISA rep reluctantly goes along with it, then IMO LISAs independence has been compromised and that will do damage to both the club and LISA

history tells us this happens everytime we have hit the abyss, then it disappears over time. A shareholding changes that. What has the club got to lose by selling a share to LISA for the first £20k they put in this year??

Well supposing the representative was just there as an observer who didn't have any say in making decisions? That way they couldn't be compromised because they haven't had any say but will still be there 'overseeing'.

That seems like the best option to me anyway.

I suppose its a compromise of sorts.
With everything iv'e read so far i'm with the posters known as starbug and maurice