March 31, 2025 ISC Meeting

Agenda

• Meeting Introduction

• ISC/Board Discussion

• Intersect Committee Elections - Progress Update

• AOB & Meeting Close

Attendees

Name	Attendance	Role	Voting Seat (Y/N)
Simo Simovic	Yes	Secretary	N
Jack Briggs	Yes	Director of Ecosystem	Y
Lawrence Clark	Yes	Head of Operations	Y
Nick Cook	Yes	Head of Membership & Community Hubs	Y
YUTA	Yes	Community Member Seat	Y
Phil Lewis	Yes	Community Member Seat	Y
Thiago Nunes	No	Interim Community Member Seat	Y
Pedro Lucas	Yes	OSC Chair	Y
Samuel Leathers	Yes	Product Chair	Y
Darlington Welsh	Yes	MCC Chair	Y
Prof. Steven	Yes	Chair of Board of Directors and CBC Chair	Y
Kevin Hammond	No	TSC Chair	Y
Seomon	Yes	GMC Chair	Y
Jose Miguel De Gamboa	Yes	CCC Chair	Y
Christian Taylor	Yes	Head of OSO	N
Lorenzo Bruno	Yes	Head of Product	N
Matt Davis	Yes	Head of Tech Operation	N
Duncan Soutar	Yes	Secretary of TSC	N
Lloyd Duhon	Yes	Secretary of Budget Committee	N
Larisa Mcfarlane	Yes	Secretary of CCC	N
Terence McCutcheon	Yes	Secretary of OSC	N

Additional Attendees:

• Adam Rush - Board Member

• Gerard Moroney - Board Member

• Kavinda Kariyapperuma - Board Member

• Valeria Devaux - Observer

Key Outcomes & Discussions

1. Opening and Context

• The meeting opened with a welcome and an overview of recent events. There was a focus on addressing member’s feedback and concerns following a recent petition and subsequent discussions.

• The board was present in an open “Ask Me Anything” format to listen to members' feedback.

• An update was provided on the strong response in committee applications and the extension of the election deadline to allow further participation.

2. Discussion Themes

1. Community Feedback and Governance Concerns:

• Concerns were raised over the process for recent changes, with emphasis on how feedback was gathered and acted upon.

• There was a call for clear communication and thorough documentation that compares previous approaches with the new processes.

• Participants stressed the importance of balancing legitimacy between Intersect members and DReps.

2. Committee Engagement and Support:

• Issues regarding committee participation were discussed, including low application rates for certain committees and concerns over back pay for committee members.

• The meeting highlighted a need for better coordination between overlapping responsibilities of different committees to streamline efforts and improve accountability.

3. Process and Structural Improvements:

• Proposals were made for capturing and documenting internal governance processes through an ongoing working group.

• The idea of creating visual infographics alongside detailed written documentation was suggested to make the new process accessible and transparent.

• There was discussion on improving internal accountability and clarifying roles and responsibilities within the organization.

4. Action Items and Next Steps:

• The board committed to providing a written response outlining immediate next steps and potential tactical changes by the end of the week.

• The internal governance WG will work on producing comprehensive documentation comparing old and new processes.

• The board will continue engaging with various committees through regular sessions to maintain open channels of communication.

3. Closing Remarks

• The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to improving governance, documentation, and communication.

• The board reaffirmed members that their input is valued, and a follow-up action plan will be provided.

• Participants were thanked for their candid contributions and active engagement in the discussion.