<p dir="ltr">On 14 Nov 2016 02:09, "Andrew Alston" <<a href="mailto:Andrew.Alston@liquidtelecom.com">Andrew.Alston@liquidtelecom.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> It’s ok that someone gets elected because he lives in a particular place to “represent” that region, despite the fact that the other suggested bylaws attempt to ensure that elected directors always act in the good of all of AfriNIC and the concept of “represent a region” ceases? <br>
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<p dir="ltr">The fundamental idea is to have different folk from different countries per subregion elected to the board.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Essentially, the mandate of those elected is to bring onboard their vast experience so that they can serve AFRINIC and ensure that she continues with her mandate by ensuring there is proper governance and the organisation is sustainable at the end of the day.</p>
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> And putting that aside, you also have a belief that because someone was living in place X when they were elected that they actually are representative of that region? Come on man, if you want regional representation, then do it properly, ensure that only those nominated by people in a region can stand for that region seat. That way, the region truly has a say in who represents them. Rather than the current status quo, when powerful interests in one region, can pick a puppet in another region, nominate him and then use their voting power to elect him. Which ensures that there is NO regional representation of the region in which the puppet resides.<br>
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<p dir="ltr">Puppet???? I am sorry you see it this way but I doubt all the former directors where anyones or any subregions puppet as they all played their parts which is why AFRINIC is still here today through the ups and downs. But if there is evidence of this please share it openly.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Anyways you still dont get me. Mine is not about swapping folk for the sake of regional representation. Mine is about refreshing the board with different experiences while championing a more diverse representation per sub region.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The electorate ultimately decides.</p>
<p dir="ltr">1 per country, 2 per subregion.</p>
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> If we’re serious about saying directors represent ALL of AfriNIC – all of this is a moot point.<br>
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<p dir="ltr">Essentially that has always been the ultimate goal.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Noah</p>