Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (19 November 2021)

On 19 November 2021, the APTLD Board held a regular teleconference meeting, which was attended by all the Board Members, and considered a range of matters. A summary of the Meeting is published in this document.

Progress in Preparations for APTLD81

The Board received the GM’s update and noted with concern a low pace of registrations for the Meeting. The Board suggested GM and Secretariat make another round of reminders to Membership.

Progress in Preparations for APTLD82

The Board reviewed the draft APTLD82 agenda and noted with satisfaction that most agenda slots have been filled out. The Board also took notice of the GM’s update on upcoming discussions with TRA of Oman as the Meeting host.

Second Review of the Draft 2022 Budget

The Board once again reviewed an updated scenario-based Draft 2022 Budget and adopted the high-line budget with a further possible adjustment due to a possible progress in fighting COVID-19.

Second Review of the Draft APTLD Strategic Plan for 2022-2024

The Board once again reviewed the draft APTLD Strategic Plan for 2022 -2024 and commended the DSPWG-2 Chair and Members for their service to the community. The Board adopted the Strategic Plan as is and suggested the APTLD Board Chair forward an official response to the DSPWG-2 Chair on the Board’s behalf.

Review of the GM’s Draft Business Plan for 2022

The Board reviewed the draft Business Plan and suggested a number of improvements and updates to fully meet the community’s expectations.

Consideration of the Application for Associate Membership in APTLD by Whois API, Inc.

The Board reviewed the application for Associate Membership submitted by Whois API, Inc, headquartered in Walnut, California, USA, and concluded that whereas the applicant provides services to a number of TLDs, the application is fully legitimate, and resolved to accede to the application and accept Whois API, Inc to APTLD as an Associate Member.

Execution of the 2021 APTLD Budget

The Board took notice of the GM’s update and concluded that the budget is in a healthy state.

Review of Membership Fee Waiver Requests by .AF and .PS

The Board reviewed the .AF and PS’s requests for waiving their 2022 Membership fees and concluded that given an extraordinary challenging situation in both Afghanistan and Palestine, the membership fee waiver requests by both AfgNIC and PNINA should be endorsed without prejudice to their legitimate rights and benefits as Members.

An In-Person Board Retreat and Training in Corporate Governance in February 2022

The Board discussed a proposal by Vice Chair Brent Carey on holding an in-person retreat for the Board post APTLD81 to discuss ongoing and prospective matters and conduct a training session on corporate governance and resolved to hold such a retreat in Vientiane, Laos, or if it proves impossible, in some other suitable location.

The Board also discussed a number of other administrative and financial matters.