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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: April 2024
by Kjerstin Burdiek 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The April 2024 Member Update is now available on our website. You can access it at: https://www.ripe.net/publications/member-update/member-update-april-2024/ This update includes important information about the General Meeting on 22-24 May, including how to access supporting documents for the meeting and how to register. There’s also news on what we’re doing to enhance security, updates from the RIPE community as we prepare for RIPE 88, links to upcoming training courses, and two new podcasts with Geoff Huston and Bert Hubert. Best regards, Kjerstin Burdiek Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[GM] Final RIPE NCC Charging Schemes for Members to Vote On
by Ondřej Filip 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Dear all, We have now published the final RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 options that will be voted on by members at the General Meeting on 22-24 May. These can be viewed at: https://www.ripe.net/gm/meetings/may-2024/supporting-documents The outcome is that we propose three charging schemes for the membership to choose from: Model A: LIR fee increase 22.58% (projected income: EUR 41.1M) Model B: LIR fee increase 20.97%, Independent Internet Number Resource Fee Increase 50% (projected income: EUR 41.1M) Model C: LIR fee increase 16.13%, Independent Internet Number Resource Fee Increase 50%, addition of an ASN fee (projected income: EUR 41.1M) All models are based on the existing “one LIR, one fee” approach. The overall goal for the Board in proposing these models is to ensure that we have stability in the short term so we can fulfill the commitments of the RIPE NCC Strategy 2022-2026. And while we do this, we are committed to fully reviewing the charging scheme model in order to arrive at a more sustainable model that will meet the needs of the RIPE NCC membership well into the future. We have closely followed the discussion on the members-discuss mailing list, and we thank all who provided input there. We received over 300 mails from approximately 80 people during the discussions, and we recognise that there is a desire from most of those people to have a different model that differentiates fees based on resource holdings. However, we do not believe that this is the right year to change the existing model. The Board has started the process of carrying out a full review of the RIPE NCC’s funding and governance structures so that there can be a stable and sustainable funding model for the organisation. Our Board colleague, Remco, kicked this off with his article on RIPE Labs that starts the conversation with members and community about the issues we need to address and how we should go about doing that. Remco will also present on this topic at the upcoming RIPE 88 Meeting, and we hope you will participate at that time. His article is at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/remco-van-mook/building-a-stable-future-for-th… The Board does not want to make fundamental changes to our charging model while we are starting work to revamp our entire governance and funding structures. To make dramatic changes now, while we are likely to make big changes in the coming year or two, does not seem worthwhile or appropriate at this time, and it might make the job of properly reviewing our structures much more difficult. We understand that this will frustrate those who have argued vigorously for change this year. However, the Board has a responsibility to look after the long-term health of the organisation and we believe strongly that this is the way to do it. We encourage members to continue discussions on the mailing list, and also to contribute to the wider discussions on the long-term future of the RIPE NCC. We will also present on this topic at the General Meeting, where we expect to hear more input from members on the longer-term measures we need to take. In the meantime, 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 Regards, Ondřej Filip RIPE NCC Executive Board Chair Raymond Jetten RIPE NCC Executive Board Treasurer

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Subject: [GM] Publication of Supporting Documents for GM May 2024
by Fergal Cunningham 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, All supporting documents for the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) May 2024 are now available at: https://www.ripe.net/gm/meetings/may-2024/supporting-documents The documents include: - RIPE NCC Annual Report 2023 - RIPE NCC Financial Report 2023 - Three options for the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 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/gm/meetings/may-2024/agenda 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 396 members. A form where members can propose agenda topics and resolutions is available at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/member-proposals/ 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 two seats on the RIPE NCC Executive Board. There are currently three confirmed candidates. The deadline to nominate candidates is Wednesday, 1 May 2024. All the details are available at: https://www.ripe.net/gm/meetings/may-2024/executive-board-election-informat… 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, Fergal Cunningham Head of Membership Engagement For the GM Organisation Team

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[GM] Reminder: Call for Nominations to the RIPE NCC Executive Board
by Boris Duval 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

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, 1 May 2024. There will be an election for two seats at the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) on 22 May 2024. Each seat is for a three-year term. The election is to fill the seats currently held by Piotr Strzyżewski and Job Snijders whose terms expire in May 2024. The RIPE NCC Executive Board functions and expectations document is available at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/ripe-ncc-executive-board-func… 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 person you wish to nominate/support – Email address of the nominee – Reason for nominating/supporting the person Nominations and support submissions must be submitted by 1 May 2024 following the requirements outlined in article 9.1 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/ To register to attend and vote in the GM, register at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Further information about the GM, including supporting documentation and the draft agenda, is available at: https://www.ripe.net/gm/may-2024 If you have any questions about the GM, please email us at agm(a)ripe.net. Best regards, GM Organisation Team ------------------------------------------------------------- Important Dates and Deadlines ------------------------------------------------------------- 27 March: Invitation to register for GM and voting 27 March: Call for nominations to the RIPE NCC Executive Board 10 April: Draft Charging Scheme 2025 proposal published 24 April: All supporting documents for the GM published, including the Financial Report 2023 and the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 1 May: Close nominations for the RIPE NCC Executive Board 8 May: Deadline for proxy vote nominations 8 May: Deadline for members to propose resolutions 8 May: GM Agenda finalised 15 May: RIPE NCC Open House session with candidates for the Executive Board election 22 May: Registration closes at 14:00 (UTC+2) 22 May: GM begins with main meeting at 16:00 (UTC+2) 24 May: GM closes with voting results announcement at 10:30 (UTC+2) ------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpts from the Articles of Association 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 their official identification document, (b) a signed statement in which they declare that they 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 they have never committed any fraud or other financial misconduct in any Jurisdiction, (c) a signed statement in which they declare that they are not: an employee of (i) a legal entity employing a member of the Executive Board or (ii) an Affiliate of a legal entity employing a member of the Executive Board; a significant shareholder of (i) a company in whose capital a member of the Executive Board participates as a significant shareholder or (ii) an Affiliate of a company in whose capital a member of the Executive Board participates as a significant shareholder, it being understood that both the nominee and the member of the Executive Board are regarded to be a significant shareholder if they jointly have a controlling interest in the company or an Affiliate of the company or if one of them has such a controlling interest; a significant shareholder with controlling interest of (i) a legal entity employing a member of the Executive Board or (ii) an Affiliate of a legal entity employing a member of the Executive Board; an employee of (i) a legal entity of which a member of the Executive Board is a significant shareholder with controlling interest or (ii) an Affiliate of a legal entity of which a member of the Executive Board is a significant shareholder with controlling interest; a partner or an employee of a partnership in which a member of the Executive Board participates as a partner or works as an employee; a board member of another RIR, ICANN or ISOC; and a member of the ASO AC. Paragraphs (c) (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) of this article do not apply with regards to members of the Executive Board whose term expires at the General Meeting in which the elections are held. (d) a signed statement in which they declare (1) the legal entity they are an employee of and the Affiliates of this legal entity, (2) the companies they are a significant shareholder of and the Affiliates of these companies and (3) the partnerships they are a member of or employee of.

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[GM] RIPE NCC Annual Report 2023 and RIPE NCC Financial Report 2023 Published
by Hans Petter Holen 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Annual Report 2023 and RIPE NCC Financial Report 2023 have now been published. Both of these reports are supporting documents for the RIPE NCC General Meeting May 2024 and can be found at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2024/documentation… The RIPE NCC Annual Report 2023 documents the activities of the RIPE NCC throughout last year. The RIPE NCC Financial Report 2023 details the financial activities of the RIPE NCC during the same period. We ask members to read these documents and provide feedback on the Members Discuss mailing list or during the GM itself. For more information about the GM, including the draft agenda with resolutions, visit: https://www.ripe.net/gm/may-2024 Onsite and online participation at the GM is available to all members, including webcast, live chat and electronic voting. Members can register for the GM quickly and easily via the LIR Portal: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] 174th RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting - Summary Notes
by Hans Petter Holen 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 174th meeting on 25 March 2024. The minutes are now available: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/2024/174th-executive-… 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 it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meeting. Further details are available in the minutes. ------------------------------- Main Items ------------------------------- - I gave a high-level update on developments since the last Board meeting, including completed and upcoming audits. - The Board discussed and agreed on three proposed options for the 2025 Charging Scheme. - The setting up and registration of a Limited Liability Company in the Dubai Free Zone, fully owned by the RIPE NCC in Amsterdam. - Simon-Jan Haytink, Chief Financial Officer, presented the financial report for February 2024 and the audited Financial Report 2023. - Fergal Cunningham, Head of Membership Engagement, presented the 2023 Annual Report and shared the draft agenda for the upcoming General Meeting. Other topics under discussion included: - A treasury status report - An update from the RIPE Chair on developments in the RIPE community - Selecting candidates for NomCom Chair for the selection of a new RIPE Chair Team - Amendments to the RIPE Database Acceptable Use Policy - Several topics on the resiliency of the Joint Internet Number Registry ------------------------------- Resolutions Adopted ------------------------------- - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the minutes of EB#172 and the minutes of EB#173 with the suggested amendment. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the submission of the audited RIPE NCC Financial Report 2023 to the upcoming RIPE NCC General Meeting for its adoption. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the submission of the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 options to the upcoming RIPE NCC General Meeting for members to vote on. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the RIPE NCC Annual Report 2023 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 2024. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to select the following individuals to form the Code of Conduct (CoC) Team for the Executive Board elections taking place during the General Meeting (GM) May 2024: - Sebastian Becker - Dr. Omid Mahdi Ebadati - Nick Hilliard - Arnold Nipper - Cynthia Revström - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the amendments to the “RIPE Database Acceptable Use Policy” Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC

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[GM] Draft RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 Proposals
by Simon-Jan Haytink 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, We can now share three draft charging scheme models for 2025 that the Executive Board approved with the following resolution at its meeting on 25 March 2024: The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the submission of the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 options to the upcoming RIPE NCC General Meeting for members to vote on. - Option A - Charging Scheme as is with 22.58% price increase for the annual contribution per LIR account (EUR 1,900) and a 0% price increase for Independent Internet number resource assignments* (EUR 50) - Option B - Charging Scheme as is with 20.97% price increase for the annual contribution per LIR account (EUR 1,875) and a 50% price increase for Independent Internet number resource assignments* (EUR 75) - Option C - Charging Scheme as is with 16.13% price increase for the annual contribution per LIR account (EUR 1,800), a 50% price increase for Independent Internet number resource assignments* (EUR 75) and a new AS Numbers fee of EUR 50 per assignment *Resources falling under this charge are IPv4 and IPv6 PI assignments; Anycast assignments; IPv4 and IPv6 IXP assignments; and Legacy IPv4 resource registrations through a sponsoring LIR. The full draft charging scheme models are available from the GM Documentation page: https://www.ripe.net/membership/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2024/documentation… Although the proposed models are relatively simple, we provide a calculator where you can see exactly what you would pay under each of the proposed models: https://www.ripe.net/documents/3757/CS2025_Member_Calculator.xlsx The main considerations for the Executive Board in proposing these three models are: 1. The consolidation of LIR accounts, which means the burden to generate sufficient income must be met by fewer accounts 2. Increased costs due to inflation that were previously catered for by the large number of LIR accounts 3. Following the discussions last year and again this year, there appears to be no clear consensus among members on how a category-based model would work and the Board does not wish to put another category model forward at the upcoming GM that will be rejected by the members. Rather, the Board will propose a simple model that guarantees adequate funding for 2025 and 2026 - under this proposal, we expect there would be no need for a fee increase for 2026. The Board will work with the RIPE NCC on a more in-depth consultation with the members aimed at arriving at a sustainable solution for 2027 and beyond, possibly involving a new charging scheme task force. All three proposed models are designed to arrive at the same income of EUR 41.1 million for the RIPE NCC in 2025. This will cover all current services and activities, a 5% staff cost increase, a 2% inflation increase on all non-staff costs, and EUR 1 million for additional work relating to registry complexity and security projects aimed at ensuring the resilience of the Registry and the RIPE NCC more broadly. Any such additional work would be discussed with the membership during Activity Plan and Budget consultations and then need to be approved by the Board. This will also allow some leeway should more LIR accounts close than we expect. It’s important to note that the RIPE NCC aims for an income budget that will provide a surplus, and this means that should we meet our budgetary targets, a surplus can be returned to members in 2026 should they so wish. While the RIPE NCC continues to carry out cost-cutting efforts across the organisation, drastically reducing the budget at this time is not advisable due to the work that needs to be carried out, especially in relation to maintaining high-quality registry services and securing the registry and RIPE NCC systems. Cutting services or activities is not something the Board is planning to do, and such actions would take time and need full consultation with the membership. An overview of the activities and services that the membership fee covers is provided below this email. I also urge you to see the presentation we delivered at the charging scheme open house in March so that the full context of the situation and the financial landscape we face is clear to you. The slides are available at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/meetings/open-house/ripe-ncc-charging-schem… Finally, I want to thank all those who have contributed to the consultation so far on the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025. The models we present here are draft and in two weeks we will announce the final proposal that members will vote on at the GM on 22-24 May. Please discuss the draft proposal on the members-discuss(a)ripe.net <mailto:members-discuss@ripe.net> list - any input received by 19 April can be incorporated if possible into the final models we propose. And make sure to register for the GM so that you can vote on the charging scheme that will apply for you and all members next year: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Simon-Jan Haytink Chief Financial Officer RIPE NCC Services and Activities Covered by the Member Fee - A trusted, efficient, accurate and resilient registry that guarantees uniqueness of resources held by members - Neutral information services uninfluenced by commercial or government interests that allow both the RIPE NCC and the community to carry out useful research into the Internet - Engagement activities, including RIPE and regional meetings, that build an active membership and community and that contribute to the overall good of the Internet - A voice and influence for the membership in key decision-making fora, including with governments and regulators - Protection of the Joint Internet Number Registry as developed by the Internet community - Learning and development activities that help to address skills shortages and contribute to an educated membership - Support for the Policy Development Process (PDP) - An authoritative registry of routing information provided by RPKI and the RIPE Database - K-root and DNS services - A dedicated staff with considerable expertise contributing to all of the above

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