The BoG aren't in charge.
It's just a way that the commissioners can listen to mostly logic-minded old(er) members and to make them feel like they have a say.
The ones that have been around the longest (and stayed active throughout) are the ones that have seen many-a-tweak and change work out or fail miserably. This is why there can be a lot of constructive discussions there without the random bullshit responses.
If an idea's being discussed on the boards, it will be discussed in the BoG - and vice versa. They've function is to help better the VHL, not to feel special. I know most members in there and I highly doubt they think they are 'better' or talk down. It's so hard to indicate tone over the internet but they are here for everyone's benefit.
There are League Discussion Threads, Suggestions/Complaint threads - anyone on the site can express their views and start a discussion at any point in time. Just because one isn't a member of the BoG does not mean that their views count for nothing.
In the tl;dr version: The BoG's main function is to consolidate the league discussions on changes and suggestions and not act as an 'old boys club'