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auDA Directors Vote to Give Themselves Pay Rise

Given the job auDA directors have done do they deserve a pay rise?

  • Yes

    Votes: 2 13.3%
  • No

    Votes: 12 80.0%
  • Unsure

    Votes: 1 6.7%

  • Total voters
    15

Scott.L

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All I can see is auDA setting up the CMWG as a way to create a model for consultation.

Posted by auDA on 14 May 2018
auDA is pleased to announce that a Consultation Model Working Group (CMWG) has been formed to help ensure community-wide consultation for changes to the .au namespace.
 

snoopy

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oh really? the Government timeline to complete the following: auDA provides a written response setting out how it will implement the new terms of endorsement.
I cant see anything on their site - do you have that link?

You can just about bet they got it on time. I would guess they have made they decision not to publish it and hope members don't realise.
 

Scott.L

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You can just about bet they got it on time. I would guess they have made they decision not to publish it and hope members don't realise.

The commitment to an open and transparent process becomes the very knife that slit their throats. If they have made a submission then why do members not know about it? Why were members not consulted. Do you think management actually think the Government is stupid? that the Government cant see that their little efforts are not accepted.
 

snoopy

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If they have made a submission then why do members not know about it? Why were members not consulted.

A leopard cannot change it spots. These guys have no idea about bottom up governance. They think it is a new buzz word to put in press releases.
 

DomainNames

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oh really? the Government timeline to complete the following: auDA provides a written response setting out how it will implement the new terms of endorsement.
I cant see anything on their site - do you have that link?

auDA have said they lodged their written response to Government in time but Government needs to approve auDA to release it.... Sounds a bit strange?
 

snoopy

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auDA have said they lodged their written response to Government in time but Government needs to approve auDA to release it.... Sounds a bit strange?

Highly likely to be more auDA “spin”. They probably don’t want members to see what they wrote.
 

DomainNames

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All I can see is auDA setting up the CMWG as a way to create a model for consultation.

Posted by auDA on 14 May 2018
auDA is pleased to announce that a Consultation Model Working Group (CMWG) has been formed to help ensure community-wide consultation for changes to the .au namespace.

I have expressed concern the CMWG has been limited too much to concentrate only on coming up with some modified membership models which auDA themselves submitted to Government last December.

The CIRA membership model is one which the Government also mentioned in their review. We are seeing if this works or how it can be modified to work even better in Australia.

CIRA has 15,000 members
membership is FREE
but we want to know if it works, how it can be improved plus run for less cost etc.

If anyone has input please prepare it and send it for review and discussion. You could email it to engagement@auda.org.au marked attention to CMWG
https://cira.ca/membership
 

DomainNames

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Not only did they spend most of the meeting talking about themselves (and got paid for it), they've decided upon an increase in payment to all classes of directors,View attachment 860
View attachment 863

https://www.auda.org.au/assets/Board/2018/auDA-Board-Meeting-Minutes-03262018.pdf

https://cira.ca/board-compensation
Board compensation
Remuneration to elected CIRA directors is based on the following principles:
  • Attract and retain skilled, productive board members with core governance competencies.
  • Ensure external market competitiveness and equity.
  • Recognize the additional responsibilities undertaken by the chair, vice-chair and committee chairs.
  • Be fiscally responsible and consistent with corporate governance best practices.
The board ensures a review of compensation for elected directors by an independant consultant every three years, using the principles set out in this section, to ensure compensation practices are current and in line with the market.

Going forward, the comparable market (a 50%/50% composite of national not-for-profit and high tech private sector) will be used as a reference point to calculate appropriate compensation.

These principles are based on a review conducted by an independent consulting firm in July 2009. The purpose of the review was to ensure compensation remains consistent with that of directors serving in similar industries and organizations of comparable size to CIRA.

Who mandated the board compensation package?

The CIRA membership overwhelmingly approved a by-law amendment package at a Special Members’ Meeting (SMM) February 1, 2006, in Toronto. This included an amendment to By-Law 1, section 3.15 (c), directing the board to retain the services of an independent consulting firm to establish compensation to which elected directors are entitled for performance of their duties.

The by-law change package was approved by Member vote, with 251 of 307 Members (81.75%) present voting to pass the changes.

Who developed the compensation package?

A third-party human resources consulting firm was hired by CIRA to conduct a board compensation survey. Twelve organizations of a similar size, scope and class were surveyed to form a comparison baseline. The consulting firm prepared a compensation framework for the board of directors based on the survey results. This framework was used to draft the compensation proposal brought forward to and approved by CIRA Members.

How was the survey for the Members’ consultation conducted?

With the help of a market research firm, CIRA surveyed its Members in early 2007 to measure support for the proposed board of directors compensation package. Members were contacted January 8, 2007 by email to participate in an online survey. Members were given instructions, background information and the proposed compensation package. The survey asked, “Do you agree that the proposed compensation plan for elected directors is reasonable?” Members were also given the opportunity to provide comment.

What were the results from the Members’ consultation for the board compensation package?

Members were invited to participate in the survey via a mass email sent to 249,990 Members. The survey generated significant response:
  • 12,675 Members completed the survey.
  • A 70.5% majority voted “yes” and agreed with the proposal, demonstrating strong support for the compensation plan.
  • 14.6% cast a “no” vote, indicating they didn’t agree with the proposed compensation plan.
  • 14.8% answered “no opinion.”
Which board directors are eligible for compensation?

Elected board directors of CIRA are given remuneration to recognize their time and effort and to help the organization attract and retain experienced and knowledgeable members to its Board.

The three board advisors, including CIRA’s president and CEO, Industry Canada’s representative, and John Demco, are not eligible for compensation.

Why are CIRA board directors compensated?

Based on the results of the review of similar non-profit organizations, a compensation plan for CIRA Directors was developed to:
  1. Attract and retain skilled, productive board members representative of the Canadian population.
  2. Ensure external market competitiveness and internal equity.
  3. Recognize the additional responsibilities undertaken by the executive committee and the committee chairs.
  4. Be fiscally responsible and consistent with corporate governance best practices.
Board members can also donate their compensation to a charity of their choice.

What compensation do CIRA directors receive?

Directors are compensated based on their role within the board of directors, the number and types of meetings they attend, and any additional committee work performed.

CIRA director compensation schedule - Effective November 1, 2013

Chair
Annual Retainer: $20,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300


Vice-chair/committee chairs/corporate secretary
Annual Retainer: $12,000***
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300


Director
Annual Retainer: $10,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300


***In the event that a board member is the chair of two or more committees or holds the position of vice-chair or corporate secretary and also is the chair of one or more committees then the annual retainer will be $14,000. There is no additional retainer for the chair in the event that the chair also is the chair of one or more committees.
 

snoopy

Top Contributor
Looking at that it is probably quite similar to auDA for demand/supply directors. Having said that the Chair is way above those CIRA rates and looks like he is angling for big pay rise if he can get his resolution passed.

I don't know that he is overpaid but is is mind boggling they can be focused on paying themselves more with the place falling apart. Maybe if they had left the salary alone issue that would have given them more time and they wouldn't have needed to attempt to disrupt the validly called SGM?
 

DomainNames

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Not only did they spend most of the meeting talking about themselves (and got paid for it), they've decided upon an increase in payment to all classes of directors,View attachment 860
View attachment 863

https://www.auda.org.au/assets/Board/2018/auDA-Board-Meeting-Minutes-03262018.pdf
Does auDA think we do not know?

auDA and Board knows how much CIRA gets paid.. they in fact upped their remuneration and fees already as justification before using this data.

CANADA CIRA
2.8 MILLION domain names
They also run the wholesale Registry themselves


Chair
Annual Retainer: $20,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300


Vice-chair/committee chairs/corporate secretary
Annual Retainer: $12,000***
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300



Director
Annual Retainer: $10,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300


 
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DomainNames

Top Contributor
How will auDA justify they should be paid more than CIRA?

CIRA CEO and Board also run the Wholesale Registry... a far bigger role with more responsibilities than anyone does at auDA Management or Board.
 

snoopy

Top Contributor
Does auDA think we do not know?

auDA and Board knows how much CIRA gets paid.. they in fact upped their remuneration and fees already as justification before using this data.

CANADA CIRA
2.8 MILLION domain names
They also run the wholesale Registry themselves


Chair
Annual Retainer: $20,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300


Vice-chair/committee chairs/corporate secretary
Annual Retainer: $12,000***
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300



Director
Annual Retainer: $10,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300



The problem as I see it is the board along with a few supply entities now controls the membership through their 900+ new members. So there will be no genuine vetting by real (Australian) members of the proposed independent salary increases. They could increase it to pretty much anything and get away with it because they can use the offshore signups to pass anything they like.
 

Bacon Farmer

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How will auDA justify they should be paid more than CIRA?

CIRA CEO and Board also run the Wholesale Registry... a far bigger role with more responsibilities than anyone does at auDA Management or Board.
They have to pay Victorian liberal party membership fees.
 

DomainNames

Top Contributor
Not only did they spend most of the meeting talking about themselves (and got paid for it), they've decided upon an increase in payment to all classes of directors,View attachment 860
View attachment 863

https://www.auda.org.au/assets/Board/2018/auDA-Board-Meeting-Minutes-03262018.pdf



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current auDA Management and the auDA Board are ripping off .au domain name Consumers plus ripping off Supply Registrars and Resellers! $170,000 W.T.F !

CANADA CIRA Also run the Wholesale Registry and this is what they get paid. Far more work, More Responsibility

https://cira.ca/board-compensation
"CIRA director compensation schedule Effective 29 June 2018 Confirmed

Chair
Annual Retainer: $20,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300

Vice-chair/committee chairs/corporate secretary
Annual Retainer: $12,000***
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300

Director
Annual Retainer: $10,000
Fee per meeting (Board/Committee): $700/$300

***In the event that a board member is the chair of two or more committees or holds the position of vice-chair or corporate secretary and also is the chair of one or more committees then the annual retainer will be $14,000. There is no additional retainer for the chair in the event that the chair also is the chair of one or more committees."​

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www.Grumpier.com.au
Resolution 1 – Vote of no confidence in Cameron Boardman (CEO) VOTE YES

Resolution 2 – Removal of Chris Leptos as a Director VOTE YES

Resolution 3 – Removal of Sandra Hook as a Director VOTE YES

Resolution 4 – Removal of Suzanne Ewart as a Director VOTE YES
 
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