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the Internet Society Board of Trustees</a></h3> <p class="iab-card-text">In 2025, the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) is responsible for selecting one individual to serve a 3-year term on the Internet Society Board of Trustees.</p> <div class="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center iab-date-text"> <small> <p>8 Jan 2025</p> </small> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <a class="btn iab-btn-secondary text-white" href="/announcements/" >All news & announcements</a > </section> </div> </div> </main> <div style="background-image: url(/static/img/background-dark.961b70bb6c1b.jpg);" class="iab-footer-image" ></div> <footer class="iab-bg-navy text-light py-1"> <div class="container"> <ul class="nav d-flex"> <li class="iab-navbar-text iab-footer-link me-2"><a class="nav-link text-light" href="/about/contact-us/">Contact Us</a></li> <li class="iab-navbar-text iab-footer-link me-2"><a class="nav-link text-light" href="https://www.ietf.org">IETF</a></li> <li class="iab-navbar-text 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