Europe’s internet registry wants governance ‘correction’ because its ‘Executive Board’ is not the executive
RIPE NCC hopes members get aboard effort to tidy things up and give its CEO a vote
RIPE NCC, the European internet registry responsible for IP address allocation across 75 nations, has suggested a governance adjustment. The organization, comprising more than 20,000 members, currently operates an "Executive Board" with seven members elected by the members. However, this board does not actually manage the association; that responsibility falls to the CEO, referred to in RIPE's articles as the "Managing Director."
The discrepancy between the board's name and its actual role has been highlighted by the Executive Board, which recently received governance training, bringing the issue to their attention. The proposed solution is not a complete overhaul of RIPE's governance, but rather a "correction" to formalize the existing structure. The changes would give the CEO a vote in board decisions, but the CEO would still be subject to the board's authority, including the power to appoint and dismiss members and oversee their performance.
The board's role would become more clearly defined, removing ambiguity and clarifying accountability. The RIR plans to publish the proposed changes by September 30, allowing members to review them before the General Meeting from October 28-30, where the changes will be voted on.
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