12th March 25

The TSC did not achieve quorum and therefore no official decisions were taken. Instead a general discussion took place which is summarised below:

Attendees:

Name

Attendance

Role

Voting Seat

Kevin Hammond

No

TSC Chair (IOE)

Yes

Adam Dean

No

TSC Vice-Chair

Yes

Markus Guffler

Yes

TSC Member (Cardano Foundation)

Yes

Johnny Kelly

Yes

TSC Member

Yes

Ben Hart

Yes

TSC Member (MLabs)

Yes

Neil Davies

Yes

TSC Member (PN Solutions)

Yes

Nicholas Clark

Yes

TSC Member (Tweag Modus)

Yes

Duncan Soutar

No

TSC Secretary

No

Matt Davis

No

Intersect - Tech Ops Lead

No

Christian Taylor

No

Intersect - Opensource Head

No

Terence ‘Tex’ McCutcheon

Yes

OSC Secretary

No

Abbie Yeates

Yes

Intersect - Delivery Assurance

No

Ricky Rand

Yes

IOE General Manager - Observer

No

Duncan Coutts

No

Welltyped - Observer

No

Lawrence Clarke

No

Intersect - Head of Core Services

No

Minutes

Topic
Discussion
Action Items

1. Management Contract Update

- Abbie's management contract is progressing well. - Roles and responsibilities for Genesis rollout are being defined. - Focus on stakeholder engagement before finalizing plans.

- Invite Abby to provide a formal representation at the next meeting. - Finalize the roles and responsibilities chart for the Genesis rollout.

2. TSC Points to Intersect Board

- TSC's unanimous concerns about recent proposals were presented to the board. - Concerns about lack of authority - Emphasis on the need for legitimate processes.

- Await the board's official response to the TSC's points. - Adam Dean to represent the TSC at the ad hoc meeting with the board.

3. Concerns About Proposed Changes

- Proposed changes seen as a radical shift in TSC scope. - Concerns about the executability of the proposed approach. - Fear that the changes could negatively impact Cardano in the long term

- Seek clarification on the proposed changes and their implications. - Evaluate the TSC's future role and scope.

4. Reaction from Other Committees

- Other committees have expressed similar concerns and requested clarity. - Concerns about the speed and lack of consultation in decision-making.

- Compile a list of all committees' concerns for the board. - Seek a formal explanation for the rapid decision-making process.

5. Impact on Intersect Membership

- Concerns that the changes devalue Intersect membership.

- Address concerns about the impact on membership value. - Reiterate the importance of member involvement in decision-making.

6. DREP Involvement and Responsibilities

- Discussion on the appropriate role of DREPs in decision-making. - Concerns about the increased workload for DREPs. - Proposal to have DREPs elect TSC members.

- Clarify the DREPs' responsibilities and workload. - Explore the feasibility of DREPs electing TSC members.

7. Technical Competence and Authority

- Emphasis on the TSC's technical expertise and its importance. - Concerns about losing the ability to reject or amend proposals based on technical suitability. - Emphasis on the need to maintain control over technical delivery.

- Reiterate the TSC's need for authority in technical matters. - Ensure the TSC's role in technical assessment and delivery.

8. Budget Responsibility

- Discussion on shifting budget responsibility away from the TSC. - Concerns about the TSC's lack of core competency in budget management. - Proposal to return to the TSC's original focus on technical assessment.

- Explore options for reallocating budget responsibilities. - Focus the TSC's efforts on technical assessment and delivery.

9. Communication and Transparency

- Concerns about a lack of clear communication and transparency. - Requests for meeting minutes and a list of complaints. - Concerns about the "we have heard you" public statement.

- Demand greater transparency from the Intersect executive. - Request access to meeting minutes and complaint lists.

10. Finding a Workable Solution

- Emphasis on the need for a practical and executable solution. - Desire to ensure the changes benefit the Cardano community.

- Continue to work towards a solution that benefits the community. - Ensure any changes are legally sound and sustainable.

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