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<div class="moz-cite-prefix"><i>As a quick response to Remmy's
comments I want to underscore that the question I raised with
regard to budgets should not be presented as a "cold call"
question to the Board. It is better to handle it in a
re-activated NCSG Finance Committee. That way it and any other
finance issues can be presented in clear language, with ample
time for research, "discovery" and dialogue. The goal is
information to assist in decision making, and not a search for
ways to put the board on the hot seat.</i><i><br>
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</i><i>Sam L.</i><i><br>
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On 28/02/2016 11:24 AM, Remmy Nweke wrote:<br>
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<div>Thanks Tapani and all,<br>
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As much as I agree in us having board on spot, it is
important to know that no one is a bank of
knowledge, so those who are thinking we must
disgrace members of the board by way of using our
hardknocked questions, should also know that we all
are culpable on any deficiency, probably we did not
support them enough after putting them there to
serve.<br>
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<div>I have been on boards, I know how it feels, at
most they may diplomatically parry the question if
it sounds so confusing with a promise to give a
later response with better understanding, that is if
the questioner follows up.<br>
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So, in that spirit, I support 100% the Seun's option
B, to get them prepared and we still have right to
express our position from another point even if not
satisfied, therefore, I do not have problem with
whatever questions people may have.<br>
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With the regards to Sam's concern, probably, we may
start an inhouse quest on transparency as you already
promised after Marrakesh. We look forward to that, but
its not the best to watch our dirty linen in ICANN
public meeting. Inhouse cleansing is advocated. But I
think Rafik just shared what I would describe as
supposed operational finance manual with respect to
NCSG.<br>
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Back to the request for questions:<br>
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"What strategies will the board put in place to forestall
the kind of supposed 'conflict of interest' that arose with
Fadi's planned exit from ICANN to avoid re-occurence or
politicians taking advantage of such, given the scene with
respect to World Internet Conference and Ted Cruz
politrick?"<br>
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<div>"Another point is how is the board handling the issue of
sit-tight leadership among the NSOs/ACs and diversity across
board?"<br>
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<div>My +1 for James on awards and more travel support for
people from developing countries especially Africa? I
personally think that the cost of traveling from developing
countries, especially Africa is enormous, therefore may need
special attention or intervention.<br>
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Safe trip to those heading to Morocco.<br>
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