[arin-ppml] AC candidates

[William Herrin]

On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 8:42 AM Adam Thompson <athompson at merlin.mb.ca> wrote:
> I don't agree that an IP broker *inherently* has a problematic
> conflict of interest with ARIN, any more than every ARIN
> member on the AC has some degree of inherent conflict of interest.

Hi Adam,

The IP broker's core business directly overlaps with the registry's
function. -Of course- there's a substantial conflict of interest.

Many folks deeply versed in the issues relevant to ARIN will have jobs
that offer some conflict of interest. They represent their companies
before ARIN. But the broker's or "leaser's" is the most substantial of
all -- it's their *core* business.

That doesn't necessarily mean they should be rejected as candidates.
After all, they bring a wealth of relevant experience. But at an
absolute minimum, their conflict of interest statement should
demonstrate a clear understanding of their situation. Someone who
doesn't understand the character of his or her conflict of interest
has no place on the board.

Regards,
Bill Herrin



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William Herrin
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