But anticipating members challenges and responding to them has not been Potter s strength, and the board should have learned that some time ago. The board could have directed Potter to respond. Or, someone else could have been tapped to have the answers. Either way, LPEA could have saved itself a lot of grief simply by being candid. Perhaps it still can.
Secrecy plays poorly in a member-owned organization.
It is time for its management and board to answer its critics questions. They should begin now, by disclosing Potter s evaluation. Contents copyright 2001, the Durango Herald. All rights reserved.