14 June 2023
Videoconference
- Closed Executive Session: Board members only.
- Open to Observers Session: Local and remote attendees welcome to listen in.
- Open Forum Session: Local and remote attendees welcome to ask questions, provide input, and discuss with the Board.
Note: There were no open forum sessions scheduled for this meeting.
Trustees Present:
- Ted Hardie
- Brian Haberman
- Victor Kuarsingh
- Barry Leiba
- Luis Martinez
- Charles Mok
- Robert Pepper
- Jon Peterson
- Muhammad Shabbir
- Sagarika Wickramasekera
- Laura Thomson
- President and CEO Andrew Sullivan (ex officio, non-voting)
Excused:
- George Sadowsky
Guests Present:
- Funke Baruwa
Staff Members Present:
- Executive Director of Internet Society Foundation Sarah Armstrong
- General Counsel Ilona Levine
- Chief Financial Officer Sae Park
- Board Liaison Lauren Terrell
The meeting started in Open to Observers Session on 14 June 2023 at 15:00 UTC.
1. Welcome and Declaration of Conflicts – Ted Hardie
No conflicts were declared.
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.
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 framework.
- 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 accordance with Resolution 2023-8.
Approved unanimously.
3. Approve Minutes from Internet Society Board Meeting 171 – Ted Hardie
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.
Approved unanimously.
6. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 15:05 UTC
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