As a quick response to Remmy's  comments I want to underscore that the question I raised with regard to budgets should not be presented as a "cold call" question to the Board. It is better to handle it in a re-activated NCSG Finance Committee. That way it and any other finance issues can be presented in clear language, with ample time for research, "discovery" and dialogue. The goal is information to assist in decision making, and not a search for ways to put the board on the hot seat.

Sam L.

On 28/02/2016 11:24 AM, Remmy Nweke wrote:
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Thanks Tapani and all,

As much as I agree in us having board on spot, it is important to know that no one is a bank of knowledge, so those who are thinking we must disgrace members of the board by way of using our hardknocked questions, should also know that we all are culpable on any deficiency, probably we did not support them enough after putting them there to serve.

I have been on boards, I know how it feels, at most they may diplomatically parry the question if it sounds so confusing with a promise to give a later response with better understanding, that is if the questioner follows up.

So, in that spirit, I support 100% the Seun's option B, to get them prepared and we still have right to express our position from another point even if not satisfied, therefore, I do not have problem with whatever questions people may have.

With the regards to Sam's concern, probably, we may start an inhouse quest on transparency as you already promised after Marrakesh. We look forward to that, but its not the best to watch our dirty linen in ICANN public meeting. Inhouse cleansing is advocated. But I think Rafik just shared what I would describe as supposed operational finance manual with respect to NCSG.

Back to the request for questions:
"What strategies will the board put in place to forestall the kind of supposed 'conflict of interest' that arose with Fadi's planned exit from ICANN to avoid re-occurence or politicians taking advantage of such, given the scene with respect to World Internet Conference and Ted Cruz politrick?"

"Another point is how is the board handling the issue of sit-tight leadership among the NSOs/ACs and diversity across board?"

My +1 for James on awards and more travel support for people from developing countries especially Africa? I personally think that the cost of traveling from developing countries, especially Africa is enormous, therefore may need special attention or intervention.

Safe trip to those heading to Morocco.
Remmy