Good morning,
Yesterday, I posted a bit “on-list” about my views on the results of the Nominet governance review so thought I’d include them here too. I’ll update later with more – am working on some PAB stuff this morning and then have a few meetings; hope to be back online by early evening.
For me, the published results of Prof. Garratt’s Nominet governance review, while not surprising, have given us a valuable opportunity to hone in on some of the fundamental issues, (often bitter sources of contention!) which have seen Nominet and its Membership put a very difficult year behind it. I believe that the review presents us with the potential to move forward with a new era of Nominet and .uk. I think that the governance review is a really exciting opportunity for Nominet’s Membership to get involved in shaping the future of .uk and its registry, which for most Members, I’m sure, is something that we are committed to doing in a positive and constructive way. Incidentally, for any Members reading this who were unable to attend a consultation event, or who have not yet completed the online questionnaire on Nominet’s homepage – I would really urge you to do so and “have your say”!
As to whether I support the proposed changes in the Garratt review -
The majority of them, yes. And those that do not immediately fill me personally with delight, would be subjects for further discussion and analysis, with the Membership and if elected, with my Board colleagues. Whether a NED agrees or disagrees with policy proposals, I feel it is imperative that the issue is broached and managed in a constructive way and the Director is able to put aside personal feelings to find a path that best fits the organization. I feel that change is inevitable – the .uk landscape, the international domain name market, Nominet and its Membership have all changed dramatically since the organization’s inception. Some Members are struggling with the proposed changes, and maybe some even with the concept of change itself at Nominet, while I get the impression that others are rearing to embrace the development or extension of Nominet’s remit. Finding a balance in progress would be for me, as a candidate in this election, a priority and as a Non Exec, I would strive to manage that progress in a constructive way – channelling broad-spectrum Membership feedback to the Executive, providing specialist insight where required and working with the Board to implement viable solutions, with the overriding goal of the preservation of the self-regulating status of the space.
As ever, if you’d like to discuss further/have any questions, please do give me a call or drop me a line!
Best wishes and have a good Tuesday!
Nora
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