RE: [bc-gnso] CSG charter and knock-on effects to BC charter

["Ron Andruff" <randruff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike, Philip and all,

As part of the GNSO Council Operating Procedures Work Team, I note that one
refinement to our Charter (under the new requirements) is that the revised
charters need to require constituency reps to advise their constituencies
when they will be absent or abstaining from a vote as all votes belong to
the constituencies not the councilors.  This new procedure is required
because of the low voting thresholds within the new 'house' structure.

This amendment not only clarifies any misconception that the BC's councilors
can vote their personal wishes over those of the constituency, but
additionally provides a clearly defined mechanism to alert the ExComm when
councilors intend to abstain or be absent whenever votes are taken.

Separately, Sarah, I would also like to join you, Philip and others on the
drafting team working group.

Thank you.

Kind regards,

RA
 
Ronald N. Andruff
President
RNA Partners, Inc.
220 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10001

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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Philip Sheppard
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 7:32 AM
To: 'bc - GNSO list'
Subject: [bc-gnso] CSG charter and knock-on effects to BC charter


Sarah, 
thank you for your reply.
I wasn't aware I was making any accusations just a request.

You reminded us of your Brussels presentation:
"Welcome small working group to help to offer suggestions on language
options
and comments on draft text".

I volunteer for this small working group.

Who else is on it?
May I see the draft text?

Philip