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 Steering Committee (SC) is now 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 Chairing:
Léonie Schäfer (DFN)
Agnieszka Stoklosa (PSNC)
SIG PA Steering Committee:
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.)