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)
Jack Briggs
Yes
Director of Ecosystem
Y
Lawrence Clark
Yes
COO
Y
Nick Cook
Yes
Director 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
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.
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