Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (24 Feb 2022)

On 24 February 2022, 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.

Vote of Thanks to the Outgoing Board Members

The Board expressed its profound gratitude to Prof. Gihan Dias and Prof. Yudho Giri Sucahyo for their service to the community and to wish them every success in their future activities.

Election of Board Officers

The Board unanimously elected Ms. Ai-chin Lu (.TW) as the Board Chair, Mr. Brent Carey (.NZ)- as the Vice Chair, Mr. Hu Anlei(.CN) – as the Treasurer, and Mr. Erhan Karabardak (.PG)- as the Board Secretary.

Review of Expressions of Interest for and Appointment of a Board Director

The Board reviewed Statements of Interest in Directorship and unanimously voted to appoint Ms. Yuri Takamatsu to fill the vacant position of a Board Director

Board Meeting Schedule in 2022

The Board considered the matter and ruled to hold Board Meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of a calendar month through 2022.

Onboarding Training for the Board Directors

The Board underscored that the continuous work on enhancing transparency and accountability at APTLD requires an onboarding training session in corporate governance for the Directors and suggested GM and Secretariat identify a trainer to deliver such a training online at an earliest convenience.

Discussion on the Results of APTLD81

The Board unanimously agreed that the pilot hybrid 81st Members Meeting and AGM was a success and commended GM and Secretariat for their efforts, and renewed its profound gratitude to TDRA of UAE and the .AE team, and NIXI for their support and contribution to the Meeting.

GM’s Update on Progress in Preparations for APTLD82

The Board noticed with much satisfaction that the preparations for the Meeting are well on track and expressed gratitude to the TRA of Oman and the .OM team for their support and commitment.

Review of the 2022 Budget

The Board received the GM’s update on the matter and noticed with satisfaction that the budget is executed in line with the original projections.

New Round of Review of the GM’s Memorandum on an APTLD’s Membership in ITU

The Board reviewed the document and noted that GM has recalled the Memorandum due to the irrelevance of the matter.

GM’s Update on the dotAsia Board Elections Outcome and Nomination of an APTLD Representative to dotAsia

The Board received the GM’s update on the matter and congratulated the Directors-Elects, and concluded that nominating of an APTLD representative to dotAsia’ structures does not constitute an urgent priority for APTLD.

Review of the Proposal on a New Concept of the Capacity Building Program for APTLD Members

The Board reviewed the GM’s proposal to subscribe for edEX, an e-learning platform founded by top universities and suggested that consideration thereof should be deferred to give the Board more time for a detailed examination of the program content.

Assisting a Covid-affected delegate

As one of the APTLD Members present at APTLD81 was tested positive, the Board suggested GM render all necessary assistance, including financial support to the delegate while on quarantine in Dubai.

The Board also discussed a number of other administrative matters.