Community Consultation: Review of Bylaws
AFRINIC is pleased to invite you to participate in a community consultation process regarding the review of its bylaws.
As a membership-based organisation and the sole Regional Internet Registry for Africa and the Indian Ocean region, AFRINIC recognises that good governance, transparency, and accountability are fundamental to its operations and legitimacy. In this context, it is essential to ensure that AFRINIC’s bylaws remain fit for purpose, reflect evolving operational realities, and align with applicable legal and governance standards.
Accordingly, AFRINIC hereby invites its members, stakeholders, and the broader Internet community to submit their views, comments, and any proposed amendments to its bylaws.
This consultation is intended to promote an inclusive, transparent, and participatory process, enabling all interested parties to contribute meaningfully to the review and strengthening of AFRINIC’s governance framework.
Submissions should be clear, concise, and, where possible, supported by a rationale and/or proposed drafting language. All contributions received within the consultation period will be duly considered.
Comments, proposed amendments, and any supporting documentation may be submitted through the following online form
Please note that AFRINIC reserves the right to review, consolidate, and publish submissions, subject to applicable confidentiality and data protection considerations.
Indicative Timeline for the Bylaws Amendment Process
| Stage / Activity | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Publication of Call for Comments | By 19 April 2026 |
| Community Consultation Period | 20 April – 10 May 2026 |
| Committee Analysis of Inputs Received & Clarifications (if required) | 11 May – 25 May 2026 |
| Drafting Phase I (Prepare Draft of Bylaws Amendment) | 26 May – 15 June 2026 |
| Publish Draft Bylaws Amendments for Comment | 19 June 2026 |
| AIS Week – Presentation, community briefing & preliminary feedback collection | 22 – 26 June 2026 |
| Public Comment Period on Draft Bylaws (3 weeks) | 28 June – 17 July 2026 |
| Final Analysis & Drafting Phase II Bylaws Revisions and Resolutions and report on comments and decisions | 19 July – 27 August 2026 |
| Final Version of Report Issued | 28 August 2026 |
| Notice of SGMM (including resolutions with bylaws changes) at least 21 days prior to SGMM | September 2026 |
| SGMM | September 2026 |

