Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (20 March 2024)

On 20 March 2024, the APTLD Board held a regular meeting, which was attended by 7 Directors out of 8 sand considered a range of matters, with the 8^th Director having shared her reflections and voted in advance by correspondence. A summary of the Meeting is published in this document.

GM’s Update on Progress in Preparations for APTLD86

The Board took notice of the update and considered Members’ comments to the draft Meeting agenda and suggested that it should be posted online. The Board also expressed profound gratitude to DENIC, an APTLD Associate Member, for volunteering to the Gold Sponsorship of the Meeting.

GM’s Update on the Status of .VI and Shreshta IT Pvt Ltd’s Membership Application

The Board took notice of the update and reasons for the deferral in membership fee payments and looks forward to further updates on the prospective Members’ payment of their fees.

Review of the Application for Associate Membership by PIR

The Board reviewed the application and resolved to admit PIR as an Associate Member, pending the membership fee payment

Review of the Application for Associate Membership by Mr. Nitin Walia

The Board reviewed the application and resolved to admit Mr. Nitin Walia, a resident of India and Director of Data Ingenious Global Ltd, as an Associate Member in his individual capacity, pending the membership fee payment.

GM’s Update on the 2024 Budget

The Board received a regular monthly update on the state of the 2024 budget and took notice thereof. Going forward, the Board recommended GM and accounts put variations of budgeted vs. actual costs in the monthly budget statement.

An Update of the Board Sub-Committee on GM Succession Plan

The Board discussed the matter and suggested the dedicated Board Subcommittee hold its meeting to develop specific process timelines, logistics and action plan.

Cessation of Associate Membership of the Department of ICT, Papua New Guinea

The Board received the GM’s update on the matter and resolved that in accordance with para 10.1.3. of the APTLD Constitution, Associate Membership of DICT should be ceased, effective immediately.

Review of the Request for Support of the 8th Bangladesh School of Internet Governance (bdSIG)

Having reviewed the request, the Board underscored the APTLD’s focus on support of regional events and suggested the Secretariat share the request with Members and encourage them to volunteer as speakers and presenters in support for bdSIG

Review of the Director’s Request for Funding of Participation in APTLD86

The Board reviewed a request for travel funding by Mr. Sami Ali, the Board Director, to participate in APTLD86, and voted to approve it.

The Board also considered other administrative, operational and financial matters.