# 12th March 25

The TSC did not achieve quorum and therefore no official decisions were taken. Instead a general discussion took place which is summarised below: 

## Attendees:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th width="187"></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Attendance</td><td>Role</td><td>Voting Seat</td></tr><tr><td>Kevin Hammond</td><td>No</td><td>TSC Chair (IOE)</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Adam Dean</td><td>No</td><td>TSC Vice-Chair</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Markus Guffler</td><td>Yes</td><td>TSC Member (Cardano Foundation)</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Johnny Kelly</td><td>Yes</td><td>TSC Member</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Hart</td><td>Yes</td><td>TSC Member (MLabs)</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Neil Davies</td><td>Yes</td><td>TSC Member (PN Solutions)</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Nicholas Clark</td><td>Yes</td><td>TSC Member (Tweag Modus)</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Duncan Soutar</td><td>No</td><td>TSC Secretary</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Matt Davis</td><td>No</td><td>Intersect - Tech Ops Lead</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Christian Taylor</td><td>No</td><td>Intersect - Opensource Head</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Terence ‘Tex’ McCutcheon</td><td>Yes</td><td>OSC Secretary</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Abbie Yeates</td><td>Yes</td><td>Intersect - Delivery Assurance</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Ricky Rand</td><td>Yes</td><td>IOE General Manager - Observer</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Duncan Coutts</td><td>No</td><td>Welltyped - Observer</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Lawrence Clarke</td><td>No</td><td>Intersect - Head of Core Services</td><td>No</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Minutes**

<table><thead><tr><th width="151">Topic</th><th width="308">Discussion</th><th>Action Items</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1. Management Contract Update</td><td>- Abbie's management contract is progressing well.<br>- Roles and responsibilities for Genesis rollout are being defined.<br>- Focus on stakeholder engagement before finalizing plans.</td><td>- Invite Abby to provide a formal representation at the next meeting.<br>- Finalize the roles and responsibilities chart for the Genesis rollout.</td></tr><tr><td>2. TSC Points to Intersect Board</td><td>- TSC's unanimous concerns about recent proposals were presented to the board.<br>- Concerns about lack of authority<br>- Emphasis on the need for legitimate processes.</td><td>- Await the board's official response to the TSC's points.<br>- Adam Dean to represent the TSC at the ad hoc meeting with the board.</td></tr><tr><td>3. Concerns About Proposed Changes</td><td>- Proposed changes seen as a radical shift in TSC scope.<br>- Concerns about the executability of the proposed approach.<br>- Fear that the changes could negatively impact Cardano in the long term</td><td>- Seek clarification on the proposed changes and their implications.<br>- Evaluate the TSC's future role and scope.</td></tr><tr><td>4. Reaction from Other Committees</td><td>- Other committees have expressed similar concerns and requested clarity.<br>- Concerns about the speed and lack of consultation in decision-making.</td><td>- Compile a list of all committees' concerns for the board.<br>- Seek a formal explanation for the rapid decision-making process.</td></tr><tr><td>5. Impact on Intersect Membership</td><td>- Concerns that the changes devalue Intersect membership.</td><td>- Address concerns about the impact on membership value.<br>- Reiterate the importance of member involvement in decision-making.</td></tr><tr><td>6. DREP Involvement and Responsibilities</td><td>- Discussion on the appropriate role of DREPs in decision-making.<br>- Concerns about the increased workload for DREPs.<br>- Proposal to have DREPs elect TSC members.</td><td>- Clarify the DREPs' responsibilities and workload.<br>- Explore the feasibility of DREPs electing TSC members.</td></tr><tr><td>7. Technical Competence and Authority</td><td>- Emphasis on the TSC's technical expertise and its importance.<br>- Concerns about losing the ability to reject or amend proposals based on technical suitability.<br>- Emphasis on the need to maintain control over technical delivery.</td><td>- Reiterate the TSC's need for authority in technical matters.<br>- Ensure the TSC's role in technical assessment and delivery.</td></tr><tr><td>8. Budget Responsibility</td><td>- Discussion on shifting budget responsibility away from the TSC.<br>- Concerns about the TSC's lack of core competency in budget management.<br>- Proposal to return to the TSC's original focus on technical assessment.</td><td>- Explore options for reallocating budget responsibilities.<br>- Focus the TSC's efforts on technical assessment and delivery.</td></tr><tr><td>9. Communication and Transparency</td><td>- Concerns about a lack of clear communication and transparency.<br>- Requests for meeting minutes and a list of complaints.<br>- Concerns about the "we have heard you" public statement.</td><td>- Demand greater transparency from the Intersect executive.<br>- Request access to meeting minutes and complaint lists.</td></tr><tr><td>10. Finding a Workable Solution</td><td>- Emphasis on the need for a practical and executable solution.<br>- Desire to ensure the changes benefit the Cardano community.</td><td>- Continue to work towards a solution that benefits the community.<br>- Ensure any changes are legally sound and sustainable.</td></tr></tbody></table>