a) It's a little too abstract for me. I can't base a decision in an election on "... entrusted with the best use of whatever means Nokia endows the community with". (Although this one sentence somehow fits my view of he council role.)
b) It contradicts what I believe (dont ask me when and where) has been said about the role of the council: that it is not a representative body and will not make decisions about Maemo together with Nokia. If it were, we as those who vote should better know what Nokia and the council talk about when the council members "have the ear of Nokia's Maemo team" and how these talks affect Maemo as a project.

My somewhat blurry picture of the council is that it provides a structure for those who want to work for the benefit of the community, a structure to organize their work and better coordinate their efforts. (Which, of course, means that being a council members brings you more work rather than more power.)

But, again... Look at the mailing list. Council members themselves aren't absolutely sure of their roles. Why should I?