Hi Colleagues: Just like in the United nation, a country big or small always gets the same voting power.
We believe in diversity of membership and have members' voices heard, big or small. So I advocate EC consider putting one member one vote into the bylaw reform, in process towards truly democratic RIR. On Sat, 12 Aug 2023 at 16:56, JJ <j....@larus.net> wrote: > Dear all, > > I trust this finds you well. > > I draw gratification from the substantial response that my preceding > suggestion and feedback thread has garnered made available at > https://orbit.apnic.net/hyperkitty/list/apnic-talk@lists.apnic.net/thread/7IRVAG6JWK52LWHICFGSTN2XPC2RKTWS/ > . This resonance underscores the authentic concern and unwavering > dedication our esteemed members harbor regarding the reform of APNIC's > Bylaws. While divergent perspectives are inherent and may kindle vigorous > debates, it is imperative to recognize that these deliberations > fundamentally serve the well-being of our members and the advancement of > APNIC as a whole. > > With the imminent deadline for the submission of feedback and suggestions > pertaining to APNIC's bylaw reform, I seize this opportune moment to > introduce a paramount proposition – the introduction of the "One Member, > One Vote" paradigm within the APNIC framework. This proposition finds its > foundation in the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and transparency, > which stand as cornerstones of our shared aspirations. > > It bears mentioning that this very principle has been wholeheartedly > embraced by esteemed entities in the realm of RIRs such as ARIN, RIPE NCC, > and AFRINIC. In aligning ourselves with the "One Member, One Vote" tenet, > we align with a framework that espouses democratic governance and parity of > representation. > > For reference, I invite your attention to the pertinent clauses adopted by > ARIN, RIPE NCC, and AFRINIC: > • ARIN's Bylaws Section 4a > • RIPE NCC's Article 16.7 > • AFRINIC's Bylaws Clause 12.11 (vi) > > It is, however, lamentable that our present By-laws exhibit deficiencies > in assuring equitability in voting rights, irrespective of the extent of > address block possession. This inadvertent inequity within the prevailing > system engenders dissimilar voting prospects and relegates the voices of > our smaller members to the periphery. > > The bedrock of democratic governance rests upon the principle of just > representation and the equitable apportionment of decision-making > authority. It is indeed disheartening to discern that our present construct > disproportionately bestows advantages upon members in possession of larger > address blocks, thereby engendering a concentration of influence within the > EC (see: > https://www.apnic.net/about-apnic/corporate-documents/documents/membership/tiers-and-voting-rights/) > . > > Concurrently, it is incumbent upon us to acknowledge the meritorious > concerns expressed by a substantive segment of our community. The extant > electoral procedures perpetuate disenfranchisement, unjustly restricting > the democratic engagement of many members and detracting from their > meaningful participation in the electoral processes. > > In response to these exigencies, the proposal eloquently advocates for a > transition toward a unified voting system, firmly rooted in the "One > Member, One Vote" doctrine. This transformation is aimed at improvising the > existing imbalances and securing parity of influence for every voice, > encompassing our diverse membership. The embrace of this progressive > orientation is not only a reiteration of our fidelity to democratic ideals > but also a testament to our commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and > transparent governance. > > The gravity of this matter underscores the collective urgency of our > attention. It strikes at the very heart of democratic governance within our > community and resonates harmoniously with the guiding principles upheld by > our esteemed RIR counterparts. Let us integrate our efforts in the pursuit > of a more equitable APNIC – a platform wherein the significance of each > member's voice remains unwavering, irrespective of the extent of their > address block. > > In light of this discourse, it is only fitting to pay heartfelt tribute to > the remarkable and unwavering contributions of Pavan Duggal, whose > exceptional dedication and visionary leadership have not only served as an > inspiration but have profoundly guided and motivated me in the creation of > this very post. His comprehensive articulation, encapsulated within the > proposal titled "POLICY PROPOSAL FOR EQUAL VOTING RIGHTS FOR ALL MEMBERS IN > APNIC," fervently champions the "One Member, One Vote" doctrine. For those > desiring deeper insight, a comprehensive exploration of his advocacy can be > found through this link: > https://meetings.apnic.net/__data/assets/text_file/0018/23328/voting-rights-proposal.txt > > I extend a cordial invitation to each of you to engage fervently in this > pivotal dialogue, and through your participation, contribute your > invaluable insights. Together, our collective endeavor possesses the > transformative capacity to mold APNIC into an embodiment of the principles > of equity, transparency, and shared opportunity. > > Thank you. > > Best regards, > JJ Yap > LARUS Limited > _______________________________________________ > APNIC-talk - https://mailman.apnic.net/apnic-talk@lists.apnic.net/ > To unsubscribe send an email to apnic-talk-le...@lists.apnic.net -- -- Kind regards. Lu
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