[NCSG-FC] Welcome to new reps
Pascal Bekono
pbekono at gmail.com
Sat Apr 12 20:20:13 EEST 2025
Hi Rafik,
Thanks for your kind words. I think it's important to put NCSG's interest
first.
Concerning the call, it's fine for me, on April 28,
Enjoy your holidays,
best regards,
Le ven. 11 avr. 2025 à 16:41, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> a
écrit :
> Hi Pascal,
>
> Thank you for your reply and your response. I do appreciate you made
> effort here and showed good will. It is important to nurture leadership
> and I want to suggest to appoint you as vice chair, to think about the
> future.
>
> We can still have a call at the week I suggested.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 21:35 Pascal Bekono <pbekono at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Rafik,
>>
>> I withdraw my application and I support Remmy as Chair for this NCSG-FC
>> Committee.
>>
>> We will work together.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Le jeu. 10 avr. 2025 à 10:27, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> a
>> écrit :
>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> I understand that you both want to run for chair position and presented
>>> your case here and take time to think carefully but cannot reach
>>> conclusion. The chair would be elected by 2/3 of votes and meaning de facto
>>> here that I will be the tie-breaker. I don't believe that was the intent or
>>> spirit of the charter and I find it disturbing. My main concern here is
>>> whoever will be elected means the other party might not be happy with
>>> outcome, a normal human situation. This also means a risk of having a
>>> dysfunctional FC while we are trying to get this committee reactivated and
>>> step by step working on the list of activities listed in the charter. I
>>> would like to find a clear a modus vivendi to allow this committee to work
>>> regardless whoever is in the leadership
>>>
>>> I will be mostly offline in coming 2 weeks as I am traveling and be on
>>> leave. I would like to schedule an FC call in the week of 28th April to
>>> discuss this matter and also the FC plan for the year.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Rafik
>>>
>>> As reminder about charter:
>>>
>>> *NCSG Finance Committee (NCSG‑FC):*
>>>
>>> The NCSG Finance Committee is responsible for establishing a firm
>>> financial footing for the NCSG and administering NCSG funds within a
>>> defined framework that meets relevant legal requirements as well as
>>> requirements imposed by ICANN. The NCSG-FC’s responsibilities include fund
>>> raising, setting voluntary contribution levels for members, determining
>>> procedures for the distribution of funds, and for monitoring the
>>> utilization of funds. The NCSG‑FC will also be responsible for the
>>> Treasurer function. Formation of the NCSG-FC, its composition, and duties
>>> within the NCSG‑FC are set out in Section 2.6.
>>>
>>>
>>> *2.6 The Financial Committee*
>>>
>>> The NCSG Finance Committee is responsible for the following:
>>>
>>> - Elect a Chair who will also serve as NCSG Treasurer;
>>> - Determine rates for voluntary contributions from members;
>>> - Develop and deploy a fund‑raising plan for the NCSG;
>>> - Work with the ICANN staff to determine levels of support available
>>> to the NCSG;
>>> - Work with ICANN finance officers to insure the NCSG and its
>>> Constituencies receive fair and equivalent financial support from ICANN;
>>> - Accounting for any funds received by the NCSG from any source.
>>> This accounting will include the following:
>>>
>>> - All funds raised by voluntary membership fees or otherwise must
>>> be held in a separate NCSG account.
>>>
>>> - Proper controls must be implemented.
>>>
>>> - Regarding Expenditures:
>>>
>>> -
>>> -
>>> - All expenditures under 500 Euro may be made on the authority
>>> of the NCSG Treasurer
>>> - All expenditures over 500 Euro must be approved by the
>>> NCSG‑FC
>>>
>>> - Financial reports must be prepared annually and be made public.
>>>
>>> - Provide internal conflict resolution process regarding funds.
>>> - Provide the oversight of the Treasurer function.
>>> - Fulfill any other accounting, auditing or other prescribed
>>> financial requirements as set by the ICANN Board of Directors for
>>> organizations within the ICANN structure.
>>> - Document methods and procedures used for accounting, reporting and
>>> budget creation. Such documentation is subject to review by the NCSG‑EC.
>>>
>>> *2.6.1. NCSG‑FC Composition.*
>>>
>>> The NCSG Finance Committee (FC) shall be comprised of one representative
>>> from each Recognized Constituency. Each Candidate Constituency is entitled
>>> to appoint an observer. The NCSG Chair will participate as an ex‑officio
>>> member of the NCSG‑FC and will be included in consensus process and votes.
>>> The FC may invite other members as needed to meet its goals and
>>> responsibilities.
>>>
>>> *2.6.2. NCSG‑FC Decision making*
>>>
>>> By default NCSG‑FC decisions are made by rough consensus of its members.
>>> Rough consensus means that while all members do not need to agree and that
>>> no single member can veto a decision, all views must be heard and
>>> considered. Any minority views must be recorded along with the decisions.
>>>
>>> *2.6.3. NCSG‑FC Leadership*
>>>
>>> A Chair from among the members of the NCSG‑FC will be elected by a 2/3
>>> vote of the NCSG‑FC membership. The chair will be responsible for filling
>>> any necessary Treasurer functions for the NCSG.
>>>
>>> - The NCSG Chair may not serve in this role.
>>> - One or more vice chairs may be chosen by the NCSG‑FC on a
>>> yearly basis.
>>>
>>> *2.6.4. NCSG‑FC Work Process*
>>>
>>> - As much as possible, all work will be done using Internet tools,
>>> including, inter alia,
>>>
>>> o email;
>>>
>>> o wiki usage (Note: such a wiki will be publicly viewable though
>>> editing may be restricted to members of the NCSG‑FC);
>>>
>>> o online document collaboration tools, for example Google Document,
>>> Google Wave and other available network cloud based tools.
>>>
>>> - When necessary teleconferences will be scheduled. A scheduling
>>> tool will be used to attempt to find a time when all members can attend.
>>> Unless all members can attend the teleconference, any decisions made at a
>>> teleconference will be provisional until full consensus is determined.
>>> - When possible, as enabled for example by an ICANN meeting, a
>>> face-to-face meeting of the NCSG‑FC will be held. As with teleconferences,
>>> if all members cannot attend, any decisions made will need to be verified
>>> before being considered final.
>>>
>>> *2.6.5. NCSG‑FC Mailing List*
>>>
>>> - All NCSG‑FC full members and observers will be subscribed to the
>>> NCSG‑FC mailing list;
>>> - The NCSG‑FC list will maintain an open archive;
>>> - For non‑subscribers, the list will be moderated. Comments from
>>> NCSG members relevant to ongoing discussions will be forwarded to the
>>> NCSG‑FC list by the list moderator.
>>>
>>> *2.6.6. NCSG‑FC Observers*
>>>
>>> - Any observer to the NCSG‑FC will have full participation rights
>>> except will not be counted in any consensus process or vote.
>>> - Elected or appointed representative from NCSG Candidate
>>> Constituencies will be given observer status.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Le mer. 2 avr. 2025 à 11:28, Pascal Bekono <pbekono at gmail.com> a écrit :
>>>
>>>> Dear Rafik, NCSG Chair
>>>> Dear Remmy, NCSG-FC vice chair
>>>>
>>>> I am delighted to see that we are all friends here. That's great.
>>>>
>>>> The Finance Committee is very important, and in accordance with its
>>>> charter, my activities will focus on:
>>>> - transparent collaboration with the NCSG Chair and other members;
>>>> - prioritizing capacity building with ICANN staff to understand current
>>>> financial documents and methodologies;
>>>> - regular monitoring of the NCSG's financial activities and trends;
>>>> - improving the fundraising strategy to enable the NCSG to secure more
>>>> funding and enhance its outreach activities, with the support of volunteers;
>>>> - organizing a face-to-face meeting of the NCSG-FC once a year to
>>>> define our annual strategy.(with ICANN support)
>>>>
>>>> I have extensive experience in strategy, finance, and budgeting. These
>>>> include:
>>>> - 10 years of experience in the budget department in our public
>>>> administration;
>>>> - Board of Directors of the World Computer Exchange (USA) in 2005; -
>>>> - Venture Capital fellow at Laconia VC (USA) in 2005;
>>>> - 2024 NCUC delegate to NOMCOM (mandate reduce because of the new
>>>> bylaws);
>>>> - former Board chair of African Center for Advocacy (2018-2024)
>>>> - PMP training
>>>> .......
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>>
>>>> Pascal
>>>>
>>>> Le mer. 2 avr. 2025 à 01:38, Remmy Nweke <remmyn at gmail.com> a écrit :
>>>>
>>>>> Dear Rafik and Pascal,
>>>>>
>>>>> I hope this message finds you well.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am writing to reiterate my interest in chairing the Finance
>>>>> Committee, a role that I believe my experience as former Vice Chair has
>>>>> prepared me for.
>>>>>
>>>>> In my humble opinion, experience counts significantly in our voluntary
>>>>> work at ICANN. Given my pedigree and previous contributions to the
>>>>> committee, I am confident that my leadership will be beneficial to this
>>>>> administration, particularly under your guidance, Rafik.
>>>>>
>>>>> As we approach the end of ICANN's financial year, I urge you both to
>>>>> endorse my chairmanship. This will enable us to make meaningful progress
>>>>> and achieve our goals.
>>>>>
>>>>> Rafik, as a respected friend, ICANN colleague of long years, and
>>>>> current NCSG Chair, I encourage you to leverage your leadership to
>>>>> streamline NCSG's finances and explore opportunities for improvement, which
>>>>> for me was some of the core reasons we voted you back. A stable financial
>>>>> foundation is crucial for our community's growth and advocacy efforts.
>>>>>
>>>>> By supporting my candidacy, you will be contributing to the
>>>>> committee's effectiveness and the NCSG's overall success. I appreciate your
>>>>> understanding, cooperation, and anticipated feedback.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Remmy Nweke
>>>>> Former Vice Chairman, Finance Committee, NCSG
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>>>>> On Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 12:14 PM Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> hi everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> any chance to resolve this?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rafik
>>>>>> Le lun. 10 mars 2025 à 01:57, Remmy Nweke <remmyn at gmail.com> a
>>>>>> écrit :
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ok
>>>>>>> Thanks for the feedback!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sun, 9 Mar 2025, 06:49 Rafik Dammak, <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> hi Remmy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We are 3 members of the FC and we already have 2 candidates for the
>>>>>>>> same position. We need to find another way to solve this.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rafik
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Le mer. 5 mars 2025 à 22:07, Remmy Nweke <remmyn at gmail.com> a
>>>>>>>> écrit :
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks Rafik
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Precisely, I do not have any challenge in having Kossi as observer
>>>>>>>>> and I so move.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Secondly, having been in the FC previously as the Vice Chair among
>>>>>>>>> others, I would like to throw in my hat into the ring, to lead this
>>>>>>>>> Committee, with the support of you all.
>>>>>>>>> Thanks in anticipation.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Wed, 5 Mar 2025, 10:29 Rafik Dammak via NCSG-FC, <
>>>>>>>>> ncsg-fc at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Pascal,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for your response. For clarification, it is for the
>>>>>>>>>> candidate constituency to appoint observer not the recognized constituency
>>>>>>>>>> such as NCUC and NPOC.
>>>>>>>>>> I take note you are a candidate for the FC chair position.
>>>>>>>>>> Currently, we are 3 members in the FC, representatives from NCUC and from
>>>>>>>>>> NPOC and myself ex-officio. I don't think we have any operating procedures
>>>>>>>>>> yet. for reference the provision in NCSG charter:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> *2.6.3. NCSG‑FC Leadership*
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> A Chair from among the members of the NCSG‑FC will be elected by
>>>>>>>>>> a 2/3 vote of the NCSG‑FC membership. The chair will be responsible for
>>>>>>>>>> filling any necessary Treasurer functions for the NCSG.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> - The NCSG Chair may not serve in this role.
>>>>>>>>>> - One or more vice chairs may be chosen by the NCSG‑FC
>>>>>>>>>> on a yearly basis.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> best regards,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Rafik
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Le mer. 5 mars 2025 à 11:32, Pascal Bekono <pbekono at gmail.com> a
>>>>>>>>>> écrit :
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Rafik,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for your email, it's an honour to join this committee.
>>>>>>>>>>> Regarding your first subject. I approve the designation of M.
>>>>>>>>>>> Kossi as abserver, it's the prerogative of each constituency to appoint an
>>>>>>>>>>> observer as stipulated in the charter.
>>>>>>>>>>> For the second point of your message, I am a candidate for the
>>>>>>>>>>> position of FC chair.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Le mer. 5 mars 2025 à 02:56, Rafik Dammak via NCSG-FC <
>>>>>>>>>>> ncsg-fc at lists.ncsg.is> a écrit :
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> I want to welcome you as the new representatives to NCSG FC. We
>>>>>>>>>>>> want to reactivate FC and schedule some activities following the mission
>>>>>>>>>>>> described in NCSG charter.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> As a topic, I would like to confirm observer status. NPOC sent
>>>>>>>>>>>> the name of Kossi Amessinou as observer. However, inviting
>>>>>>>>>>>> observers is only the prerogative of FC to decide on. Please share your
>>>>>>>>>>>> input on the matter. Another admin matter will be the appointment of an FC
>>>>>>>>>>>> chair.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Rafik
>>>>>>>>>>>>
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