I support this, with the comment that the phrase “volunteers play a large role” will be open to interpretation. Is this intentional? I’m fine if that is the case, but if not, I’d advocate for a more precise definition.
Thanks, -C > On Sep 19, 2017, at 8:21 AM, Andrew Dul <andrew....@quark.net> wrote: > > Hello all, > > We will be discussing this draft proposal at the upcoming ARIN meeting > in San Jose. If you have comments on the updated draft posted below, > we'd certainly like to hear from you so we can help shape the > conversation in person. > > We have seen some support for this updated draft, but not a lot. > Furthermore, have we addressed all of your concerns which you might have > noted earlier on the 1st version of the policy text. > > Thanks, > Andrew > > On 8/24/2017 8:22 AM, ARIN wrote: >> >> >> Draft Policy ARIN-2017-8: Amend the Definition of Community Network >> >> Problem Statement: >> >> The Community Networks section of the NRPM has not been used since >> implementation in January 2010. Proposal ARIN-2016-7, to increase the >> number of use cases, was abandoned by the Advisory Council due to lack >> of feedback. Proposal ARIN 2017-2, to remove all mention of community >> networks from NRPM was met with opposition by the community. Many >> responded that the definition of “community network” was too narrow, >> which could be the reason for lack of uptake. >> >> Policy statement: >> >> CURRENT NRPM TEXT: >> >> “2.11. Community Network >> >> A community network is any network organized and operated by a >> volunteer group operating as or under the fiscal support of a >> nonprofit organization or university for the purpose of providing free >> or low-cost connectivity to the residents of their local service area. >> To be treated as a community network under ARIN policy, the applicant >> must certify to ARIN that the community network staff is 100% >> volunteers.” >> >> NEW NRPM TEXT: >> >> “2.11 Community Network >> >> A community network is a network organized and operated by a volunteer >> group, not-for-profit, non-profit, charitable organization, or >> educational institution for the purpose of providing free or low-cost >> connectivity, or other Information Technology services to persons or >> entities within their community. Critical functions may be handled by >> paid staff, but volunteers play a large role in offering services >> available through community networks.” >> >> Comments: >> >> Timetable for implementation: Immediate >> _ > > _______________________________________________ > PPML > You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to > the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List (ARIN-PPML@arin.net > <mailto:ARIN-PPML@arin.net>). > Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: > http://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml > <http://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml> > Please contact i...@arin.net <mailto:i...@arin.net> if you experience any > issues.
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