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

["Mike Rodenbaugh" <icann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron -- So then you agree that the fundamental structure set out in the
Charter is conceptually correct, and are not proposing to change it?  Or do
you have a proposal you wish to share?  If I said something inconsistent in
Seoul, please prove it to me privately and I will come back to the list and
acknowledge or explain.  Otherwise I doubt I was inconsistent as this has
always been my belief -- and I argued strenuously for it in our last,
grueling Charter debate.

 

It certainly is a high privilege to serve as an elected representative of
such a wide variety of businesses, trying to advance their interests in the
DNS.  It is also a great deal of work, merely to monitor all the policy work
much less to meaningfully participate, engage others to participate, and
build consensus not only in the disparate and tense BC, but also among other
stakeholders.  It is hard, generally thankless and frustrating work and it
takes a lot of volunteer time.  The amount of time easily averages 8-10
hours a week.  There are never enough other volunteers to assist, so the
work falls to Councilors to undertake or ignore.  

 

The travel benefit is the only benefit offered to Councilors.  It was a hard
fought benefit only offered in recent years.  And now it is uncertain again,
as political interests (in particular our administrative Chair) have worked
to turn the thrice-yearly travel benefit into a political football to be
punted about each time, ending up in the hands of some lucky winner who has
most pleased the Chair in recent months.  



As my Council seat is coming up for election very soon, people should
understand all this as they consider potential candidacies.  I'm happy to
answer any questions.

 

Mike Rodenbaugh

RODENBAUGH LAW

tel/fax:  +1 (415) 738-8087

 <http://rodenbaugh.com/> http://rodenbaugh.com

 

From: owner-bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ron Andruff
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 2:16 PM
To: 'bc - GNSO list'
Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] CSG charter and knock-on effects to BC charter

 

Mike,

 

I was attempting to respond to Philip and inform the list of one charter
refinement that I am aware of as a member of the noted Work Team (i.e., all
votes belong to the Constituency).  

 

While I didn't intend to strike a nerve it appears I did, and thus you force
me to point out that your response to the list about your voting is contrary
to the position you took at the GNSO Council meeting in Seoul, which is a
matter of public record.

 

The last point that must be addressed is that many of the BC members are
small business owners like myself, who personally foot the bill to attend a
7-day ICANN meeting three times per year, so I take umbrage with your
comment: ".so that everyone has a fair chance to comment, and not merely
those who have the luxury of attending every ICANN meeting."  The luxury
goes to those whose trips are fully paid, including our councilors; not to
those of us who pay from our own pockets to participate in ICANN. 

 

Kind regards,

 

RA

 

Ronald N. Andruff

President

RNA Partners, Inc.

220 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York 10001

 

+ 1 212 481 2820 ext. 11

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ron Andruff
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 10:39 AM
To: 'bc - GNSO list'
Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] CSG charter and knock-on effects to BC charter

 

 

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

 

+ 1 212 481 2820 ext. 11

 

 

 

 

-----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