Howard, just checked, they have directors, eight in all.
I don't know how the directors are elected in DPPT, or whether any member can put forward their candidacy to become a director. Nor do I know if the number of directors can be limited to only eight, or for how long a director can hold their post before requiring reelection.
Nor is it clear who can take part in re-election of directors.
If there were no periodical re-election of the chair and other directors, it would be paramount to a private business.
So some clarification needed here from "The Eight".
