# 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](mailto:simo.simovic@intersectmbo.org) | 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](mailto:matt.davis@intersectmbo.org) | 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. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://steeringcommittee.docs.intersectmbo.org/committee-meeting-notes/2025-meeting-notes/march-31-2025-isc-meeting.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.