Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (21 December 2022)

21 December 2022

On 21 December 2022, the APTLD Board held a regular teleconference meeting, which was attended by 6 out of 8 Board Members, with 1 Board Members having submitted comments and voted by email, and considered a range of matters. A summary of the Meeting is published in this document.

GM’s Update on Progress in Putting APTLD Ltd (Singapore) in Operation (Jointly with the APTLD Ltd Board)

The Board took notice of the GM’s update and noted and expressed thanks to the NIXI team for the support and most proactive engagement with the bank community in Singapore.

GM’s Update on Progress in Preparations for APTLD83 and Its Budget

The Board received the GM’s update on the matter and approved allocations for an extra on-site training and the Networking Event; the Board also ruled to hold the AGM at a time of the day convenient for the Ordinary Membership in the Pacific area, and selected Asia Reveal Tours, Vientiane, Laos, as the Network Tour contractor; the Board also suggested GM update the Meeting agenda and budget accordingly.

GM’s Update on the 2022 Budget

The Board received the GM’s update on the matter and took notice thereof, and suggested that once audited, the 2022 Accounts should be shared with the Ordinary Membership in a due time and in a format as required by the Constitution as an AGM agenda item

GM’s Update on the Inception Visit to Korea and Preparations for and Budgeting of APTLD84

The Board considered the GM’s update and thanked KISA for making early arrangements for APTLD84 and logistics support; the Board also approved a tentative travel budget for guests of honor and suggested GM and Treasurer further explore the matter to ensure the most efficient use of funds.

Consideration of the updated FY2023 Draft Budget.

The Board considered conservative and moderate scenarios of the updated FY2023 Draft Budget and in view of a number of external challenges concluded to adopt its conservative, low-line, version.

Review of the updated GM’s Business Plan for 2023

The Board deferred the consideration of the 2023 Business plan to its next meeting

Consideration of the Application for Ordinary Membership by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the Kingdom of Bahrain (.BH)

The Board examined the application for Ordinary Membership by TRA of Bahrain and voted to admit it as an Ordinary Member, and suggested the Secretariat complete the formal arrangements and onboarding accordingly.

Consideration of the Application for Associate Membership by UK Intis Telecom Ltd (UK)

The Board examined the application for Associate Membership by UK Intis Telecom Ltd, and ICANN-accredited registrar, and voted to admit the company as an Associate Member, and suggested the Secretariat complete the formal arrangements and onboarding accordingly.

Review of Requests for Membership Fee Waiver for 2023

The Board reviewed requests for Membership Fee Waiver filed by two Ordinary Members and, given their challenging situation, voted to grant them such waivers.

Review of Bids for Performing the 2023 Audit

The Board considered bids by HK auditors and, going forward, recommended AGM select Flexkin, Ltd as the auditor for FY 202.

Appointment of a Voting Representative to DotAsia

The Board considered nominations for Voting Representative to DotAsia and nominated M. Ai-chin LU for the position.

The Board also considered other administrative and financial matters.