On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 8:42 AM Adam Thompson <athomp...@merlin.mb.ca> wrote: > I don't agree that an IP broker *inherently* has a problematic > conflict of interest with ARIN, any more than every ARIN > member on the AC has some degree of inherent conflict of interest.
Hi Adam, The IP broker's core business directly overlaps with the registry's function. -Of course- there's a substantial conflict of interest. Many folks deeply versed in the issues relevant to ARIN will have jobs that offer some conflict of interest. They represent their companies before ARIN. But the broker's or "leaser's" is the most substantial of all -- it's their *core* business. That doesn't necessarily mean they should be rejected as candidates. After all, they bring a wealth of relevant experience. But at an absolute minimum, their conflict of interest statement should demonstrate a clear understanding of their situation. Someone who doesn't understand the character of his or her conflict of interest has no place on the board. Regards, Bill Herrin -- William Herrin b...@herrin.us https://bill.herrin.us/ _______________________________________________ ARIN-PPML You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List (ARIN-PPML@arin.net). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: https://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml Please contact i...@arin.net if you experience any issues.