Task Forces are groups of individuals tasked with achieving a particular outcome, tackling a particular problem, over a specific period of time. In the context of APAN, Task Forces are expected to support outcomes in the interests of APAN members and the communities that they support. Some Task Forces may support planning for a particular Working Group, or support the development of a major demonstration/event, while others may tackle more strategic issues for APAN as a whole. Participation is open to any interested parties who can bring expertise, enthusiasm, resources or other benefits to the Task Force. Please read the draft Task Forces Overview for more details.

Proposals for Task Forces can come from any interested party, and are submitted to APAN Secretariat (sec AT apan.net) for processing. A proposal for a Task Force must provide the following information:

  • A topic/title
  • A brief description, including the scope of activities (or terms of reference)
  • A set of defined, measurable outcomes, including delivery dates
  • A proposed chair
  • A list of the initial participants and who else may be interested/involved.
  • What, if any, support the Task Force may require from APAN or any members

Any questions or comments about APAN Task Forces can be sent to the APAN Secretariat (sec AT apan.net).


Budget & Fees Task Force

Chair : Shinji Shimojo

Background

The APAN Council of Primary Members established this taskforce to review the budget and fees structure for APAN

Objective

To support the GM, and Board in forming a neutral committee consisting of primary members to collectively propose a fees structure

Goals

The goals of the Task Force are currently to:

  • Assess the operation cost based on budget and cost
  • Assist the GM to develop the fees model
  • Propose the new structure to the Board and Council

 

Updates :

  1. Budget for 2024 and 2025 was approved.
  2. New Membership fees for the term 2025-2027 was approved at APAN57, Bangkok during an EGM