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You should have received this notification from Nominet:
Now, here are my thoughts on this:
Ordinary resolution 5)
Remember that Stephen Page has, along with the rest of the board, unanimously opposed the EGM and frankly, there is no benefit for Page to be there for another year. I don’t see why we can’t expedite the process and not vote for his re-appointment.
Every Board member that was in office before the EGM needs to be removed at the earliest opportunity.
That’s how I will be voting
NED Candidates
The same applies to David Thornton who, along with Stephen Page, should have done the honourable thing and announce they will stand down, like Bladel did.
Thornton has been on the board two terms (6 years) already and says he hasn't learned anything from the failed diversification of Nominet and that he wants to see .uk prices increased
Did I mention the arrogant and condescending tone, even in his candidate statement? He is going to tell you why!
Liz Williams seems like an experienced candidate, but when she keeps using Russell Haworth's "profit with a purpose" slogan that was used to justify the higher prices and company acquisitions, I for one am really put off. I don't think she understands the current situation Nominet is in and the the members' dissatisfaction.
Also, it seems to me that she can talk a lot without actually saying anything meaningful.
The only candidates I will be voting for are Ashley La Bolle, Jim Davies and Simon Blackler
The reason I listed them in this order is because I think Simon will get the majority of the votes so it will be important Ashley and Jim get some first option votes as well for when Simon's surplus votes get redistributed, otherwise we risk having someone like Mr Thornton again on the booard as an unintended result of a formula calculation.
I'll end on this quote from David Thornton, in case you needed any more reasons not to vote for him:
Nominet said:Dear members,
Our AGM will take place on Thursday 18th November 14:00 – 15:30 hrs (GMT) and will be a virtual event.
Voting
We are encouraging all members to take part.
Today, the voting contact on your account will be sent an email from the independent scrutineer Civica Election Services (CES) regarding voting on the company resolutions put forward at the AGM, and the Non-Executive director elections.
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Company Resolutions
There are five resolutions put forward by the company. In addition to his statement to members about the future direction of Nominet, the Chair has written an explanatory note regarding the reappointments tabled at the AGM.
Our Annual Report has been published, along with our remuneration policy.
Proxy voting on the company resolutions will commence at Noon (BST) on Wednesday 27th October and close at Noon (GMT) on Monday 15th November.
The results of the voting will be published on the Nominet website following the close of the AGM. We expect this to be on the evening of Thursday 18th November.
Non-Executive Director Elections
Members will elect two candidates to serve as Non-Executive Directors until AGM 2024. Full details of the candidates are available in the candidate brochure with further supporting materials located in the Member Hub. The information will also be available on Civica’s voting platform.
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CEO recruitment update
Senior Independent Director Dr Stephen Page has updated members on the CEO recruitment process, including the job specification used by our recruiters.
Now, here are my thoughts on this:
Ordinary resolution 5)
The board has had almost a year since the result of the EGM to prepare a transition to another appointed director.That Stephen Page is re-appointed as an Appointed Director for a term of one year
Remember that Stephen Page has, along with the rest of the board, unanimously opposed the EGM and frankly, there is no benefit for Page to be there for another year. I don’t see why we can’t expedite the process and not vote for his re-appointment.
Every Board member that was in office before the EGM needs to be removed at the earliest opportunity.
That’s how I will be voting
NED Candidates
The same applies to David Thornton who, along with Stephen Page, should have done the honourable thing and announce they will stand down, like Bladel did.
Thornton has been on the board two terms (6 years) already and says he hasn't learned anything from the failed diversification of Nominet and that he wants to see .uk prices increased
Did I mention the arrogant and condescending tone, even in his candidate statement? He is going to tell you why!
Liz Williams seems like an experienced candidate, but when she keeps using Russell Haworth's "profit with a purpose" slogan that was used to justify the higher prices and company acquisitions, I for one am really put off. I don't think she understands the current situation Nominet is in and the the members' dissatisfaction.
Also, it seems to me that she can talk a lot without actually saying anything meaningful.
The only candidates I will be voting for are Ashley La Bolle, Jim Davies and Simon Blackler
The reason I listed them in this order is because I think Simon will get the majority of the votes so it will be important Ashley and Jim get some first option votes as well for when Simon's surplus votes get redistributed, otherwise we risk having someone like Mr Thornton again on the booard as an unintended result of a formula calculation.
I'll end on this quote from David Thornton, in case you needed any more reasons not to vote for him:
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