SIG-PA Governance and Participation

The Special Interest Group on Public Affairs and Policy (SIG-PA) has successfully

completed its

constitutional phase and is now fully operational. Following the Constitutional Meeting held in Berlin on 28th January 2026, the governance structure and mandate of the group have been officially ratified.

The actively establishing its governance structure. We are pleased to confirm that an initial cohort of dedicated Steering Committee (SC) members is now in place to guide our strategic direction.

We remain open to participation and encourage other interested candidates to join our expanding initiative.

The Constitutional Meeting of the SIG-PA will be held in January, immediately following our Public Affairs Workshop, officially marking the start of our mandate. If you are interested in joining the SIG, please send an email to schaefer@dfn.de

fully established and has commenced its strategic work. To ensure a seamless transition from planning to execution, the group has adopted a collaborative leadership model:

• Strategic Coordination & Chairing: This integrated leadership role is currently shared by two individuals as a joint Co-Position. This structure combines high-level strategic oversight with the executive functions of the Chair, ensuring a unified approach to our policy initiatives.

With the governance framework and leadership team now set, the Committee is focused on driving the SIG's mission forward.

SIG PA Strategic Coordinaton and ChairingSIG PA Acting Coordinators:

• Léonie Schäfer (DFN)

• Agnieszka Stoklosa (PSNC)

SIG PA Steering Committee:

• Hendrik Ike (GÉANT)
• Tanja Maier (GÉANT)
• Naira Kocharyan (ASNET-AM)
• Ilse Koning (SURF)
• Jan Mejer Meijer (SIKT)
• Irina Kupiainen (CSC)
• and more
• Ieva Muraskiene (NORDUnet)

What

?

The SIG is collectively led by its Steering Committee (SC) of 3-5 voluntary members who are nominated by its participants and appointed by GÉANT for a two-year term of office that is interruptible and/or renewable.

The SC is responsible for the business of the SIG. The SC takes decisions primarily by consensus or by simple majority within the SC. If a decision cannot be made, GÉANT is responsible for the decision.

The SC is also responsible for producing brief annual reports to GÉANT about the progress of the SIG according to the pre-defined yearly plan and Key Performance Indicators. (See the Charter.)