[members-discuss] Executive Board Activity Since the RIPE NCC General Meeting

Dear all,

We would like to give you an update on the thoughts and decisions of the
RIPE NCC Executive Board since the RIPE 63 Meeting and RIPE NCC General
Meeting three weeks ago.

On Friday, 18 November, the Executive Board met for a teleconference to
review the events and discussions that took place during that very busy
week.

First of all, we were all very pleased by the opportunity to meet so
many of our members; we appreciate the lively discussions and see them
as a sign that the RIPE NCC membership is very much alive and kicking.
Thank you all for your contributions, whether they took place here on
the mailing list or at the microphones in Vienna.

The main business we conducted during our Board meeting revolved around
the Charging Scheme, Budget and Activity Plan for 2012, as you would
probably expect.

As the proposed Charging Scheme did not find sufficient support, we will
use the 2011 Charging Scheme for 2012. Because the 2011 Charging Scheme
does not explicitly say that legacy space resources will have no impact
on membership fees, the Board has decided to formally waive fees for
legacy space resources for the coming year.

With a view towards a sustainable and member-supported Charging Scheme,
the Board would like to call for a small task force of RIPE NCC members
and RIPE NCC staff to work together with Executive Board members on
models for such a new Charging Scheme. Axel will work with his staff on
a draft charter for this task force.

Further to comments made during the General Meeting, we asked Axel to
ensure a better alignment between the Activity Plan and Budget structures.

On the Budget, having examined our options in order to reduce the effects
on the services we offer to members, we have made a reduction in costs of
approximately 2%, mainly in the areas of Travel, RIPE meeting organisation
and Training efficiency: especially as these were highlighted as suitable
areas for economies by the membership.

On the income for 2012, we are are now expecting a slight surplus because
new members and holders of independent resources will remain a strong
source of income.

The membership also voted to have the RIPE NCC continue with development
of Resource Certification (RPKI) including route object authorisations
(ROAs). However the Board recognises that a number of concerns were raised about
certification and will ensure that those concerns are taken into account as
development goes ahead.

You can find the minutes of the Executive Board teleconference at:
https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/executive-board/minutes/draft-minutes-of-the-79th-executive-board-meeting

If you have any further questions or comments, please do not
hesitate to contact us at <exec-board at ripe.net>.

Kind regards,

Nigel Titley
Chairman, Executive Board