Dear all,
We have provided a system that allows members to propose agenda topics and associated resolutions for the upcoming GM, in accordance with the Articles of Association. The relevant part of the Articles of Association are available at:
It's important to note the following to ensure a valid agenda topic can be added:
The proposed topic must receive 396 endorsements (2% of 19,788, the total number of potential membership votes) from RIPE NCC members by 23:59 UTC on 8 May 2024 if it is to be added to the agenda.
Members can add their proposals by completing the form at:
https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/member-proposals/
Members must be signed in with their RIPE NCC Access account if they wish to either make or support a proposal.
Members who wish to support the proposal can simply click the Support button associated with the relevant proposal. They can also choose to remove their support at a later time if they so wish.
The proposal must have a title that can be added to the agenda. The proposal should indicate who will present on the topic.
If there is a resolution associated with the proposal, it should be placed at the bottom of the text in format: Resolution: "Text of resolution" so that members will be clear on what they will vote on.
Certain agenda items may only be proposed by the Executive Board. The Articles of Association indicate the following items:
- The adoption of the Charging Scheme with respect to the coming financial year (Art. 15.4.b)
- The adoption of amendments to the Standard Service Agreement (Art. 15.5.c)
- The approval of new arbiters and/or dismissal of current arbiters and/or adoption of amendments to the arbitration procedure (Art 15.5.d)
Resolutions must be compliant with Dutch law.
An agenda topic proposed by members in line with the above cannot be amended after submission.
Best regards,
Fergal Cunningham
Head of Membership Engagement
RIPE NCC