[NCUC-EC] Concerns Regarding NCUC Decision-Making and Session Legitimacy

[Hfaiedh Ines]

Hello Amin and Pedro could you please share your ideas//suggestions so that
maybe we can merge and synchronise the suggestions with those made by Ben?
I believe there s still room for suggestion on the doc as it s not very
finalised.

On Tue, Nov 5, 2024, 14:03 Amin Hacha <aminhacha at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear EC Members,
> As follow to my previous email regarding Benjamin's recent response, which
> came through another email rather than directly replying here. His response
> left our questions unanswered and didn’t address the key points I raised.
> The reply was as far as needed.
>
> I have some critical points that need clarification:
> 1- Communication Transparency: If we had not inquired, would the EC have
> been informed at all?
> 2- Has Benjamin considered or discussed our suggestion to collaborate with
> NCSG, NPO, or other relevant groups for this outreach initiative?
> 3- Event Scheduling: In a previous email, we asked Andrea about the
> availability of a meeting room and proposed holding our session immediately
> after the opening ceremony to encourage attendees from Turkey to stay and
> participate. Why was the session then scheduled for the afternoon? What
> criteria led to this timing? have we been asked or discussed ? !!
> 4- As I mentioned earlier, this issue has been frustrating (at least for
> me). On October 7, an agenda was circulated by Benjamin to a limited group,
> detailing various speakers and topics that differ significantly from the
> version we received today. Neither I nor other EC members ( Except Iness)
> were kept in the loop despite our involvement in the preparations. At that
> time, I waited a full ten days, expecting an update from Benjamin before
> raising the issue with the EC.
> 5 - and more
>
> As well, I am presenting this as a matter and highlighting the need for
> clear communication and collaboration moving forward. Also, your insights
> on the question I posed at the end of my previous email would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
> Amin
>
> On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 3:55 AM Amin Hacha <aminhacha at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Executive Committee Members of NCUC,
>> I’m reaching out to address a recent issue regarding our collaborative
>> process in NCUC decisions.
>> I feel that Benjamin has been making decisions independently, without
>> adequately engaging the Executive Committee or considering the input we've
>> provided, including suggestions from my recent emails. I regret to point
>> this out, but this is what occurred!
>>
>> I want to bring to your attention that in my October 17 email, I raised
>> my concerns and my discomfort because I received a copy of the agenda of
>> the NCUC Outreach session at ICANN81 from someone outside the executive
>> committee! The agenda, prepared and shared by Benjamin on October 7,
>> coincides with the same time when Pedro, Benjamin, and I are working
>> together to organize the session!!!! This lack of transparency has caused
>> some confusion, especially with mistakes that I have highlighted previously.
>>
>> Given these circumstances, I feel compelled to question both the legality
>> of this approach and the legitimacy of the NCUC Outreach Session planned
>> for ICANN81.
>>
>> I appreciate your prompt response and support in addressing this matter,
>> as I believe it’s essential for us to work together with transparency and
>> mutual respect.
>> Best regards,
>> Amin
>>
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