Board Meeting No. 172

14 June 2023
15:00 – 16:00 UTC

Guide to Board session types:

  • Closed executive session: board members only.
  • Open to observers session: local and remote attendees are welcome to listen in.
  • Open forum session: local and remote attendees are welcome to ask questions, provide input, and discuss with the board. There are no open forum sessions scheduled for this meeting.

Note: The Board may invite individuals to participate in any session (e.g., as presenters) as needed.

Agenda

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Open to Observers Session

1. Welcome and Declaration of Conflicts–Ted Hardie

2. Action Items for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees–Ted Hardie

Purpose: accept and convey actionable items to the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees.

Proposed Resolution
Resolution 2023-X: Accept and Convey Action Items to the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees
RESOLVED, the 2022-2023 Board of Trustees accepts as accurate the following Summary of Agreed Board Action Items and,
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees conveys the Summary of Agreed Action Items to the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees for consideration.

Summary of Agreed Board Action Items

At the close of each Internet Society board year, the outgoing Board of Trustees conveys to the incoming board a list of priorities based on its knowledge and experience, which are crucial for the continued success of the organization. Now at the close of its term, the 2022-2023 board conveys the following priorities to the 2023-2024 board:

  • Continue to support the increased focus on the “Defend” pillar of ISOC’s Build, Promote, Defend
  • Continue to focus on revenue diversification and support ISOC’s fundraising efforts through the Foundation.
  • Prioritize CEO and C-suite succession planning and activities.
  • Support ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of ISOC materials and communities in accord with Resolution 2023-8.

3. Approve Minutes from Internet Society Board Meeting 171–Ted Hardie

Proposed Resolution
Resolution 2023-X: Approve Minutes from Internet Society Board Meeting 171
WHEREAS, the Internet Society Board of Trustees has reviewed the minutes of the 171st board meeting, attached hereto as Exhibit A;
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 171st meeting of the Internet Society Board of Trustees are approved.

4. Adjournment

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