[Community-Discuss] Operational Matters

[Ali Hussein]

Mark

Thanks for your clarifications. We are on the same page.

Regards

*Ali Hussein*


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On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 10:29 AM Mark Tinka <mark.tinka at seacom.mu> wrote:


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> On 8/Nov/19 05:54, Ali Hussein wrote:

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> Your points are noted. Let me make one or two points clear.

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> 1. There is a clear separation of duties between executive and board. I'm

> not suggesting that the Board usurp the role of the CEO. Or vice versa. I'm

> simply saying there are issues that the CEO CANNOT purport to speak for the

> board. This is basic corporate governance 1o1. For example, if there's an

> issue with the NomComm or HR & Governance committee pertaining to the

> conduct of a senior executive or the CEO himself, there will be a clear

> conflict for the CEO to address such matters.

>

> 2. If the community is unclear between the roles of the Board and the CEO

> then I suggest that they read up on this and/or Afrinic endeavors to

> capacity build the community on the same.

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> I think it would not be unreasonable for the CEO to give us a simple

> summary of when we should expect to hear from the Board in lieu of him.

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> The membership could read the bylaws about this, but I imagine a simple

> message from the CEO will provide more clarity than wading the wording.

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> A board that is detached from the rest of the organization, seemingly like

> they are some demi-gods, is one of the reasons that companies lose their

> way..There's a fine balance between 'interference' and 'neglect'. We must

> ensure that Afrinic doesn't suffer from this.

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>

> You are interpreting my comments about my organization's Board as them

> being detached from the organization. That is not what I said, and you are

> welcome to re-read my e-mail.

>

> I said my staff (the ones that report to me) would not typically be

> involved with the Board. However, I, and upper management, are more likely

> to be involved with the Board. I'm sure you get this.

>

> The depth of structure of an RIR's governance is a lot simpler than that

> of an organization such as ours, i.e., the membership are more likely to

> run into and interact with the Board as a matter of course than, say, all

> the staff at a highly structured organization would theirs.

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> So no, I'm not advocating that AFRINIC members do not speak to the Board,

> and I am sure you know that.

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>

> One last point. The chairperson of a board is supposed to represent the

> board in such matters. Not the CEO. This MUST be made clear. Board matters

> are Board matters. He/she is First Among Equals.

>

>

> Again, grateful if the CEO can dumb it down for us.

>

> I could read it for myself, but in the interest of the avoidance of any

> doubt, nothing beats the horse's mouth. I'm getting old and lazy, so this

> sort of thing is helpful.

>

> Mark.

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