Thanks Sam for the explanation
I think our inferences are the same, especially not just putting the board
on a hot seat.
Nice day.
Remmy

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On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 8:33 PM, Sam Lanfranco <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> *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:
>
> 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
>
>
>