Board Meeting No. 169

8 February 2023
14:30–15:00 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

14:30 UTC
1. Welcome Declaration of Conflicts-Ted Hardie

Closed Executive Session

2. Presentation of the Internet Architecture Board Slate – Brian Haberman (10 mins)

3. Presentation of the Board Appointed Trustee Candidate – Laura Thomson (10 mins)

Open to Observers Session

4. Approval of the 2023 Internet Architecture Board Slate – Ted Hardie
Purpose: to approve the 2023 Internet Architecture Board Slate

Resolution 2023-XX: Approval of the 2023 Internet Architecture Board Slate
RESOLVED, that the Internet Society Board of Trustees approves the 2023 Internet Architecture Board slate as presented.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Internet Society Board of Trustees thanks the IETF Nominations Committee and its Chair for their time and work.

5. Approval of Trustee Selection Committee Report – Ted Hardie
Purpose: to appoint a Board-appointed trustee per Article II Section 1. (d) of the Internet Society Amended and Restated Bylaws.

Resolution: 2023-XX: Appoint Olufunke Baruwa to the Internet Society Board of Trustees
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees wishes to ensure that differing ideas, experiences, and contexts are available to inform the strategic and fiduciary discussions and decisions of the board;
WHEREAS, the Internet Society Board of Trustees has the power to appoint a trustee pursuant to Article II, Section 1. (d) of the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Internet Society;
WHEREAS, the Internet Society Board of Trustees desires to exercise this power for the aforementioned reasons;
WHEREAS, the Internet Society Board of Trustees’ Trustee Selection Committee has conducted its due diligence and recommends the appointment of Olufunke Baruwa; 
RESOLVED, that the Internet Society Board of Trustees appoints Olufunke Baruwa for one term of three years, effective at the start of the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

6. Adjournment – Ted Hardie

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