April 2023 - ncc-announce - mailman.ripe.net

[GM] Final RIPE NCC Charging Schemes for Members to Vote On
by Raymond Jetten 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Dear all, We have now published the final RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2024 options that will be voted on by members at the General Meeting on 24 May, together with an updated calculator that allows you to see how the different options would affect you. This can be viewed at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2023/documentatio… I would like to thank all members who contributed to the consultation on this important topic. A wide range of opinions were shared on many aspects of the RIPE NCC’s charging. Although not every suggestion could be accommodated, we did our best to produce voting options that took your feedback into consideration. The outcome is that we propose four charging schemes for the membership to choose from, with three votes in total. The projected 2024 income for each option is included for comparison. - Vote 1: Model A: Category-based model, (projected income: EUR 42M) Model B: Continuation of the “one LIR, one fee” model with a 10% LIR fee price increase (projected income: EUR 42M) Model C: Continuation of the “one LIR, one fee” model with a 5% LIR fee price increase (projected income: EUR 40M) Model D: Continuation of the “one LIR, one fee” model that is exactly the same as the 2023 model (projected income: EUR 38M) - Vote 2: Additional charge for ASN assignments (Yes/No) (projected income: EUR 1.8M) - Vote 3: Additional charge for transfer requests (Yes/No) (projected income: EUR 1.2M) We decided to separate the votes for ASN assignments and transfer requests because we think members should have a clear choice on the charging models themselves. There can then be a separate discussion on whether these other charges are appropriate. Note that the income from either/both of these charges would be in addition to income from Models A, B, C or D. The Board believes that the category-based model (Model A) will put the RIPE NCC in the best position to manage change in the future. It addresses the perceived unfairness of the current model, based on an objective measure of members’ resource holdings. It spreads the burden more fairly if future price increases are required, and it allows us to reduce the uncertainty caused by multiple LIRs and the associated loss of income due to the consolidation of LIR accounts. Comments on the IPv6 category limits have also been taken into account and corrected in the model; the lowest category is now a /29 rather than a /31 as it was in the previous version. Model A introduces a new fee to join the IPv4 Waiting List of EUR 1,000, and a yet-to-be-determined fee before the allocation can be made. In effect, these fees replace the current practice and fees involved with creating multiple LIRs to request additional allocations. More details are in the charging scheme document. We note that we saw many requests for a pure usage-based model. However, such a model would greatly distort the RIPE NCC’s income dynamics and may present new risks. Making the RIPE NCC reliant on a small number of members for a large part of its income could undermine its stability and independence, and it is reasonable to think these larger companies would want a greater say in the organisation’s governance as a result of their increased contribution. This is why the Board would prefer to see all fees stay within a reasonable bandwidth. The models B, C and D, which are based on the existing “one LIR, one fee” approach, are included not only to provide an alternative to Model A, but also to allow members to determine the level of the fees should they reject a category-based model. The Board’s advice to members is therefore to vote preferentially for Models A, B, C and D in that order, and to vote “yes” for votes 2 and 3 on additional charges for ASNs and transfers. Models A and B will provide for a cost-neutral budget compared to 2023 when inflation is taken into account. Approval of the separate charges for ASNs/transfers, together with approval for Models A or B, could see the RIPE NCC receive income in excess of its 2024 cost budget, which is set during the activity planning process every Autumn. However, this does not mean the RIPE NCC’s budget will automatically increase. The budget is set by the Board following consultation with the membership, and members also retain the ability to redistribute any future surplus in the following year. **** Projected Financial Impact of Different Models: Vote 1: Model A: Allows for a budget that is neutral compared to 2023 (taking inflation into account) Model B: Allows for a budget that is neutral compared to 2023 (taking inflation into account) / 10% increase on the per-LIR fee Model C: Reduction in budget (after inflation) / 5% increase in per-LIR fee Model D: Significant reduction in budget even before inflation is taken into account / per-LIR fee is unchanged – note that any resulting shortfall may have to be covered by the RIPE NCC’s reserves Vote 2/3: When combined with Model A or B this could allow for budget to further develop services. Otherwise, it could provide for a neutral budget (compared to 2023) if combined with Models C or D. *** The RIPE NCC Managing Director, Hans Petter Holen, will also present on high level budget development at the General Meeting, to continue the discussion members have started regarding the RIPE NCC’s budget. The Board has paid close attention to this conversation, and we hope it continues as we work to develop the Activity Plan and Budget for 2024. I would like to remind members that it is during this yearly activity planning phase that feedback on the RIPE NCC’s budget and activities is sought and that the present discussion is about how we fund the RIPE NCC’s operations from 2024 onward. I would also like to bring your attention to a Board resolution that freezes the IPv4 Waiting List, until a full analysis is carried out on how this might be best accommodated within a category-based charging scheme model and a discussion can be had with the RIPE community on this issue: https://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail/archives/ncc-announce/2023-April/001643.html Finally, I strongly urge you to exercise your voting rights at the upcoming General Meeting. We have charged the members in the same way for ten years, and we are now proposing changes that will have a financial impact for you. We have tried to provide meaningful options for you to consider, and now we pass the responsibility to you, the membership. We ask that you take on this responsibility by registering to vote and participating in the General Meeting. Register to Vote: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Kind regards, Raymond Jetten RIPE NCC Executive Board Treasurer

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[GM] Publication of Final Supporting Documents
by General Meeting Organisation Team 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Dear RIPE NCC members, All supporting documents for the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) May 2023 are now available at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2023/documentatio… The documents include: - RIPE NCC Annual Report 2022 - RIPE NCC Financial Report 2022 - Four options for the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2024, along with two votes on separate ASN and transfer fees (we have also included an updated calculator that allows members to see how the various models would affect them) - RIPE NCC Standard Service Agreement - Proposed Amendment We ask members to read these documents and provide feedback on the Members Discuss mailing list or during the GM itself. The draft agenda with resolutions to be voted on is also available at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2023/agenda-ripe-… The agenda will be in draft form until two weeks before the GM. Until this time, members can propose resolutions, which will need the support of 200 members. Members can also email the Executive Board at <exec-board at ripe.net> to suggest resolutions. The Board asks that questions or comments be sent ahead of the GM to <agm at ripe.net> to help ensure an efficient meeting. An election will be held at this GM to fill two seats on the RIPE NCC Executive Board. There are currently three confirmed candidates. The deadline to nominate candidates is Wednesday, 3 May 2023. All the details are available at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2023/executive-bo… Onsite and online participation is available to all members, including webcast, live chat and electronic voting. Registration can be completed quickly and easily via the LIR Portal: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Best regards, GM Organisation Team ------------------------------------------ Important Dates and Deadlines ------------------------------------------ 15 March - Registration open for General Meeting 15 March - Open call for Executive Board Candidate nominations 12 April - Draft supporting documents for the GM published 26 April - Final supporting documents for the GM published 3 May - Close nominations for EB Elections 8 May - Publish all Executive Board Candidate biographies 10 May - Deadline for proxy vote nominations 10 May - Deadline for members to propose resolutions 10 May - Deadline to publish final GM agenda 17 May - RIPE NCC Open House: Meet the Executive Board Candidates 24 May - Close registration for voting at 14:30 (UTC+2) 24 May - GM begins at 16:30 (UTC+2) 26 May - GM closes with announcement of voting results at 10:30 (UTC+2)

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[news] Executive Board Resolution to Temporarily Suspend IPv4 Waiting List Applications
by Felipe Victolla Silveira 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Dear colleagues, At its meeting on 21 April 2023, the RIPE NCC Executive Board resolved to suspend the ability of RIPE NCC members to submit new applications to the IPv4 waiting list until further notice. This does not affect any existing requests that have already been submitted to the waiting list[1]. This resolution can be found in the draft minutes of the 166th RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting, which are now published: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/2023/minutes-166th-ex… The Board made this resolution in light of the upcoming membership vote on charging scheme models that will take place at the RIPE NCC General Meeting from 24-26 May 2023. This is because the adoption of a category-based model (Model A) could create a rush to submit new applications. It was therefore decided to prevent new applications until a full analysis could be carried out and potentially a discussion held with the community. We believe that such a discussion may be worth having irrespective of which model is chosen. We will begin accepting applications to the waiting list again once a new Board resolution has been passed to allow this. Kind regards Felipe Victolla Silveira Chief Technology Officer RIPE NCC [1] For reference: there are currently 1,107 LIRs on the waiting list, and the LIR at the front of the queue has been waiting for 372 days.

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[news] 166th RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting - Summary Notes
by Hans Petter Holen 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 166th Meeting on 21 April 2023. The minutes from the meeting are now available. Minutes of the 166th Meeting: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/2023/minutes-166th-ex… The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the workings of the Board and the decisions it makes are transparent to the membership that it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meetings. Further details are available in the minutes. ----------------------- Main Items ----------------------- - Simon-Jan Haytink, Chief Financial Officer, gave a presentation on potential charging scheme models, highlighting the feedback that had been received from the membership so far. - The Board felt that the updated category model presented was the best option for the RIPE NCC to apply for coming years, with adjustments to address some valid concerns raised by members, but it also considered the need to provide members with a good choice given the divergent views that had been put forward. - The Board agreed that it would be best to separate the vote on charging scheme models from votes on separate charges for ASNs and transfer requests. - The Board decided to freeze the waiting list for new applications until a full analysis of how the waiting list could best be managed under a category-based charging scheme model can be carried out and discussed with the RIPE community. - The Board approved changes relating to the RIPE NCC Standard Service Agreement in relation to the RIPE NCC Certified Professionals Service. ---------------------------- Resolutions Adopted ---------------------------- Resolution EB#166-R-01 The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the publication of the RIPE NCC Charging Schemes 2024 and tasks the RIPE NCC to prepare the documents for the RIPE NCC General Meeting in May 2023. Resolution EB#166-R-02 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to suspend the ability to submit new applications for the IPv4 waiting list until further notice, effective immediately. This suspension will have no impact on the processing of already existing applications in the IPv4 waiting list. Resolution EB#166-R-03 The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the amendments to the “RIPE NCC Certified Professionals Service Terms and Conditions”. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[GM] Reminder: Call for Nominations to the RIPE NCC Executive Board
by agm＠ripe.net 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Dear RIPE NCC members, This is a reminder that there is a call for nominations to the RIPE NCC Executive Board. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, 3 May 2023 at 23:59 UTC+2. There will be an election for three vacant seats at the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) on 24-26 May 2023. Each seat is for a three-year term. The election is to fill the seats currently held by Maria Häll, Raymond Jetten and Christian Kaufmann whose terms expire in May 2023. The document outlining the RIPE NCC Executive Board functions and expectations is available at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/ripe-ncc-executive-board-func… The information on the situation regarding liability for RIPE NCC Executive Board members is also available: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/executive-board-liability All those considering standing for election to the board are advised to read this information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to nominate a candidate or support a nomination -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A nomination for the appointment of a member of the Executive Board requires the support of at least five RIPE NCC members, among other criteria. You must be a RIPE NCC member and a registered LIR contact to nominate a candidate or support a nomination. Nominations and support submissions should include the following information: – Your full name – Your email address – Your organisation – Your LIR RegID – Name of the candidate you wish to nominate/support – Email address of the candidate – Reason for nominating/supporting the candidate Nominations and support submissions must be submitted by Wednesday, 3 May 2023 following the guidelines outlined in article 9 of the RIPE NCC Articles of Association. Excerpts from the Articles of Association are available at the end of this email. To make a nomination or support a candidate, you can fill out the nomination form at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/agm-nomination/ Further information about the GM, including details on how to register, supporting documentation and the draft agenda, is available at: https://www.ripe.net/gm/may-2023 If you have any questions about the GM, please email us at <agm at ripe.net>. Best regards, GM Organisation Team ------------------------------------------------------------- Important Dates and Deadlines ------------------------------------------------------------- 15 March: Invitation to register for GM and voting 15 March: Call for nominations to the RIPE NCC Executive Board 12 April - Draft supporting documents for the GM published 26 April - Final supporting documents for the GM published 3 May: Close nominations for the RIPE NCC Executive Board 10 May: Deadline for proxy vote nominations 10 May: Deadline for members to propose resolutions 10 May: GM Agenda finalised 17 May: RIPE NCC Open House session with candidates for the Executive Board election 24 May: Registration closes at 14:30 (UTC+2) 24 May: GM begins with main meeting at 16:30 (UTC+2) 26 May: GM closes with voting results announcement at 10:30 (UTC+2) ------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpts from the Articles of Association ------------------------------------------------------------- 8.2 The Executive Board of the Association shall consist of at least three and at most seven natural persons. They shall be members of the Board in a personal capacity and do not have to be Members of the Association. Employees of the Association cannot be appointed members of the Executive Board. 9.1 The members of the Executive Board shall be appointed by the General Meeting from a list of nominees to be drawn up by the Members. A nomination for the appointment of a member of the Executive Board shall need the written support of at least five Members and shall be submitted no later than three weeks before the General Meeting. Further, no later than two weeks before the General Meeting, the nominee shall need to submit (a) a certified copy of his/her official identification document and (b) a signed statement in which he/she declares that he/she shall adhere to the Code of Conduct for candidates for the Executive Board as adopted by the Executive Board and published on the Association's website, and that he/she has never committed any fraud or other financial misconduct in any jurisdiction.

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[news] 165th RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting - Summary Notes
by Hans Petter Holen 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 165th Meeting on 23-24 March 2023. The minutes from the meeting are now available. Minutes of the 165th Meeting: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/2023/minutes-165th-ex… The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the workings of the Board and the decisions it makes are transparent to the membership that it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meetings. Further details are available in the minutes. ----------------------- Main Items ----------------------- - I shared an update on RIPE NCC's objectives and key results for 2023, gave an overview of the salary adjustments for 2023, the results of the latest staff survey and the action points that resulted from it. I also informed the Board that Kaveh Ranjbar, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), had left the RIPE NCC. Felipe Victolla Silveira has now been appointed to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the recruitment of a Chief Registry Officer has started. - Simon-Jan Haytink presented the Financial Report 2022 and the Charging Scheme 2024 to the Board. The Board asked Simon-Jan for further work on the 2024 Charging Scheme before submitting the document to the General Meeting. - RIPE Chair Mirjam Kühne shared her report on developments in the RIPE community such as preparations for RIPE 86 and current community initiatives. - Hisham Ibrahim shared a presentation on staff safety at events and discussed follow-up actions regarding a past meeting with Ukrainian representatives. - Several corporate governance topics were discussed, including the creation of a legal entity fully-owned by the RIPE NCC in Dubai, enquiries about who can suspend a Board member and mechanisms for evaluating board candidates prior to an election, as well as several changes to terms and conditions and procedural documents. - Fergal Cunningham presented the 2022 Annual Report to the Board and shared the timetable and key points for the next General Meeting. He also mentioned that the RIPE NCC Member Survey 2023 would be launched at RIPE 86. ---------------------------- Resolutions Adopted ---------------------------- The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the minutes of EB#163 and EB#164. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the submission of the audited RIPE NCC Financial Report 2022 to the upcoming RIPE NCC General Meeting for its adoption. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the selection of an investment partner that will manage the investment portfolio of the RIPE NCC. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the proposed amendments to the RIPE NCC Standard Service Agreement. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the proposed amendments to the RIPE NCC document “RIPE NCC LIR Account Agreement”. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the proposed amendments to the RIPE NCC procedural document “Closure of Members, Deregistration of Internet Resources and Legacy Internet Resources”. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the proposed amendments to the RIPE NCC procedural document “Due Diligence for the Quality of the RIPE NCC Registration Data”. The RIPE NCC Executive Board adopts the proposed amendments to the document “Management Regulations of the RIPE NCC”. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the RIPE NCC Annual Report 2022 and the publication of the document. The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the publication of the draft agenda for the RIPE NCC General Meeting in May 2023. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[GM] RIPE NCC Annual Report 2022 and RIPE NCC Financial Report 2022 Published
by Hans Petter Holen 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Annual Report 2022 and RIPE NCC Financial Report 2022 have now been published. The RIPE NCC Annual Report 2022 documents the activities of the RIPE NCC throughout the year. The RIPE NCC Financial Report 2022 accounts for the financial activities of the RIPE NCC during the same period. Both of these reports are supporting documents for the RIPE NCC General Meeting May 2023. The supporting documents for the General Meeting are available at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2023/documentatio… The documents include: - RIPE NCC Annual Report 2022 - RIPE NCC Financial Report 2022 - Draft RIPE NCC Charging Scheme Models 2024 We ask members to read these documents and provide feedback on them on the Members Discuss mailing list or during the GM itself. The draft agenda with resolutions to be voted on is also available at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2023/agenda-ripe-… The agenda will be in draft form until two weeks before the GM. Until this time, members can propose resolutions, which will need the support of 200 members. Members can also email the Executive Board at <exec-board(a)ripe.net> to suggest resolutions. The Board asks that questions or comments be sent ahead of the GM to <agm(a)ripe.net> to help ensure an efficient meeting. An election will be held at this GM to fill three seats on the RIPE NCC Executive Board. There is currently one confirmed candidate. The deadline to nominate candidates is Wednesday, 3 May 2023. All the details, including how to nominate and support candidates, are available at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2023/executive-bo… Onsite and online participation is available to all members, including webcast, live chat and electronic voting. Registration can be completed quickly and easily via the LIR Portal: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[GM] Publication of Draft Charging Scheme Models 2024
by Simon-Jan Haytink 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Dear RIPE NCC members, I want to thank all those who contributed to the consultation so far on the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2024 and the model we should use for the coming years. We can now share three draft models that we developed based on input from the members on the Members Discuss mailing list and in the Charging Scheme Open House, as well as from the discussions at the recent Executive Board Meeting. The result is that we are proposing three draft charging scheme models: one category-based and two that are based on the previous "one LIR account, one fee" model. We hope to receive feedback on these models by 19 April so the Executive Board can propose the final versions on 26 April. The members will then vote on those three models at the upcoming General Meeting on 24-26 May. The three models all aim to fulfil a budget that is roughly the same as 2023 plus general cost increases including inflation, so EUR 42-45 million. By doing this, we can ensure that we can meet the potential budgetary requirements for 2024 while retaining the option for members to redistribute any excess contributions should we receive excess funds. The Activity Plan and Budget will be discussed with members this coming Autumn. The three models are available to review at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/mail/member-and-community-consultations/ch… We also provide an updated calculator where members can see for themselves how much they might pay under the draft models: https://www.ripe.net/participate/mail/member-and-community-consultations/ne… To summarise the main features of the three models: Model A - Category Model This model has ten categories to provide greater granularity. It also charges separately for independent and legacy resources in exactly the same way as in previous years. Additionally, a separate 50 EUR ASN assignment fee has been added. Both separately charged resources do not contribute to the category scores. This means there is no double charging and no specific charging for transfers or administrative work carried out by the RIPE NCC. There is a New /24 IPv4 administration fee to ensure there is a financial consequence to joining the IPv4 Waiting List. The fee would be payable upon receipt of the /24, and members joining the waiting list who do not have an eligible LIR account, would pay the new LIR sign-up fee to open a new LIR account and join the waiting list. With this model, approximately 68% of members would pay less than the current annual fee, with the remaining 32% paying more. The discussion with members helped us to see that a category-based model would receive significant support from members if the version was simplified. Should members see the need to charge for other elements, then that can be incorporated into the category model in the coming years. Any such additional charges could potentially then reduce the fees per category. Model B - Price increase and ASN fee This model is the exact same as in the previous ten years, but there is a price increase of EUR 150 and a 50 EUR ASN fee to ensure we can meet our budgetary requirements while retaining the option for members to redistribute any excess contribution should we receive excess funds. Model C - Transfer fee and ASN fee This model is the exact same as in the previous ten years, but there is a charge of EUR 1,000 per transfer to be paid by the receiving party and a 50 EUR ASN fee to ensure we can meet our budgetary requirements while retaining the option for members to redistribute any excess contribution should we receive excess funds. Further information on the charging scheme models is provided at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/mail/member-and-community-consultations/ch… The RIPE NCC Executive Board believes that a category-based model is the best option to help address uncertainty that might be caused by consolidation with multiple LIRs and to provide greater flexibility and fairness in how we charge members in the coming years. On 26 April, the final versions of the charging schemes that members will vote on will be published for the members to consider and discuss. If you have comments on the draft charging schemes, we therefore ask you to comment on the members-discuss mailing list by 19 April so we have time to incorporate any feedback if necessary. Importantly, we ask all members to register for the RIPE NCC General Meeting where the final decision will be in your hands. Register to participate and vote at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Simon-Jan Haytink Chief Financial Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] Kaveh Ranjbar Leaving the RIPE NCC / Updates to Management Structure
by Hans Petter Holen 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

Dear colleagues, I would like to update you on some recent changes to our management team structure. Kaveh Ranjbar has announced that he will be resigning from his role as the RIPE NCC's Chief Information Officer. During his time at the RIPE NCC, Kaveh led work on our global information services and research and development activities, including the development of K-root along with RIPE Atlas, RIPEstat, RIS and other measurement services. His achievements during his time at the RIPE NCC include ensuring greater stability for K-root, and extending the global reach of our Internet measurement services. He also served as the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Liaison to the ICANN Board of Directors, a member of the IETF Administrative Oversight Committee, and Chair and Trustee of the IETF Trust. I thank Kaveh for his 15 years of service at the RIPE NCC, and wish him all the best. One of the wonderful things about being a part of RIPE is that even when we must say goodbye to a colleague, we welcome them back as members of the community, and I'm certain that we will see Kaveh continue his exemplary work in the future. Felipe Victolla Silveira has been appointed to the role of Chief Technology Officer and will serve as acting Chief Registry Officer until a replacement is in place. We are in the process of recruiting a new Chief Registry Officer, who will take over the task of managing the registry from Felipe. We are keen to find the right person for this important role, and we invite suitable applications from the RIPE community for this position. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director RIPE NCC

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