Milton,

On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Milton L Mueller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>  Well said, Alex.
>


It's NOT particularly well said actually, as the AfriNIC BoD is NOT the
policy making table, they simplly affirm that the policy making process
(PDP) was followed when they ratify a new policy.

PLUS, the AfriNIC BoD (and staff) have nothing to do with the AfrICANN
community way of working, they are chalk and cheese.  One simply provides a
server/mailing list software and bandwidth for the other.

In addition, SGs are not meant to be represented.  Is this what you want
fixed?



>  Can this be fixed?
>


Sure, bylaws can be changed.  What exactly do you want fixed?   given the
regional politics involved in forming AfriNIC in the first place, i doubt
you will get much traction on changing regional representation with
stakeholder grouping representation, but you can try.

Why you would want to escapes me, but knock yourselves out!


-- 
Cheers,

McTim
"A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route
indicates how we get there."  Jon Postel



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> *Alex Gakuru
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> Mailing lists can/are open but effective policy influence is achieved with
> representation on the policy making table. Their 6-person BOD structure
> http://www.afrinic.net/en/our-structure/bod  of Eastern Africa(1), Indian
> Ocean(1), Northern Africa(1), Western Africa(1), Central Africa(1),
> Southern Africa(1) are business, ccTLDs and government persons. It does not
> provide for civil society representatives. Or would I be missing one
> (including on the listed past) BOD members?
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