Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (19 January 2026)

On 19 January 2026, the APTLD Board held its regular online meeting, which was attended by 7 Board of Directors and considered a range of matters. A summary of the Meeting is published in this document.

GM’s Update on Preparations for APTLD89

The Board acknowledged the GM’s update regarding the matter and expressed satisfaction with the preparation in collaboration with the host, as well as the successful completion of the agenda. Additionally, the Board conveyed its appreciation to the host, MODEE (.Jo), along with ICANN, RIPE NCC, ISOC, and dotUp for their generous sponsorship of the Meeting.

Board Election: Results, Timeline, Runoff Voting, and Members’ Voting Rights

The secretariat provided an update on the results of the board election and the subsequent runoff of the election based on those results. The board made several suggestions regarding the election and voting procedures. They agreed to continue the discussion in future meetings.

Review of the Board Chair’s Annual Report for 2025

The Board reviewed and approved the Report as is and suggested the Secretariat share it with the Members prior to the AGM.

Review of the Draft AGM Flow Plan

The Board examined the draft AGM flow plan and proposed several enhancements. Additionally, the Board reviewed the list of AGM documents presented by the GM and recommended condensing the AGM materials.

GM’s Update on the 2025 End-Year Budget

The Board received an update on the year-end unaudited budget, which exceeded initial projections, indicating a strong budget. The General Manager’s report confirmed the audit’s completion, reviewed by the Treasurer. The audited accounts will be shared with Ordinary Members for the AGM.

Review the Draft 2026 Budget

The Board reviewed the draft budget for 2026. Additionally, the Board recommended that the GM examine the budget on proposal items and prepare to present it to members during the AGM.

Annual Bonuses to the Secretariat and Accounts

The Board assessed the GM’s proposal to grant annual bonuses to the Secretariat and Accounts teams. It has decided to approve the bonuses as recommended by the GM, acknowledging their outstanding service excellence.

The Board also considered several other administrative and financial matters.