RE: [bc-gnso] FW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] For review - proposed language to address suspending a PDP

["Ron Andruff" <randruff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marilyn and all,

 

Prior to this new policy change, there was no rule regarding 'suspension',
so it was left to the Council Chair to make a determination.  Given no
guidelines, suspensions fell under the Chair's prerogative. This amendment
sets rules for the Chair to utilize if/when a suspension is requested.

 

In response to your question about "blocking" a suspension, the key aspect
is this language: The GNSO Council may terminate or suspend* a PDP prior to
the publication of a Final Report only for significant cause, upon a motion
that passes with a Supermajority Vote in favour of termination or
suspension. 

 

Suspensions can only occur IF it is for significant cause AND with a
Supermajority Vote.  That, in my view, provides the safeguards that the BC
should be looking for.

 

To date we have had, as far as I am aware, only one request for suspension.

 

I am happy to go back to the SCI with a request that we ask staff to provide
the SCI with a 'Suspensions Report' 12 months after GNSO Council approval of
this amendment.  A one year review of all SCI recommendations should be a
standard operating procedure for that body.  Thanks for that input, Marilyn.

 

Kind regards,

 

RA

 

Ronald N. Andruff

RNA Partners, Inc.

 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Marilyn Cade [mailto:marilynscade@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 6:12 PM
To: Ron Andruff ; Bc GNSO list 
Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] FW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] For review - proposed
language to address suspending a PDP

 

We need advice. What are implications? Suspending is "okay" if we can block
suspension is we disagree. 

 

I can't read materially. But do read as much as I can. 

Can you and Angie make a two sentence case why I shld support this? 

 

I am suspicious - just a bit- abt why this. But recognize "suspend" is not
"cancel". Shld suspension have a 3, 6, 9, 12 month "revisit? 

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-----Original Message-----

From: Ron Andruff <randruff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:16:15 

To: <bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx>

Subject: [bc-gnso] FW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] For review - proposed

 language to address suspending a PDP

 

 

 

Dear Fellow BC Members, 

  

On behalf of Angie Graves and myself (BC SCI reps), I am forwarding (see
below) the Standing Committee on Implementation's recommendation on
suspension of a PDP that will be sent to the GNSO Council for approval once
the SCI signs off.  If any BC members have opinions, comments or questions
on this matter, please bring them to the list as soon as possible.  Hearing
no comments, Angie and I will give BC approval to this amendment in the PDP
Manual. 

  

Thank you. 

  

RA 

  

 

Ronald N. Andruff 

RNA Partners, Inc. 

  

 

 

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From: owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc@xxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Marika Konings

Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:37 AM

To: gnso-improvem-impl-sc@xxxxxxxxx

Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] For review - proposed language to address
suspending a PDP 

  

 

Dear All, 

 

  

 

As discussed during the last meeting, please find below the proposed
modifications (in bold) to the PDP Manual to address suspension of a PDP. As
with any changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures of which the PDP Manual is
part, once approved by the SCI, these would need to be put out for public
comment for a minimum of 21 days followed by GNSO Council approval. If you
have any further comments / edits, please share these with the mailing list.


 

  

 

With best regards, 

 

  

 

Marika 

 

  

 

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Proposed Language to address suspending a PDP (modification in bold of
section 15 of the PDP Manual) 

 

  

 

 

 

The GNSO Council may terminate or suspend* a PDP prior to the publication of
a Final Report only for significant cause, upon a motion that passes with a
Supermajority Vote in favour of termination or suspension. The following are
illustrative examples of possible reasons for a premature termination or
suspension of a PDP: 

 

 

1. Deadlock. The PDP Team is hopelessly deadlocked and unable to identify
recommendations or statements that have either the strong support or a
consensus of its members despite significant time and resources being
dedicated to the PDP; 

 

2. Changing Circumstances. Events have occurred since the initiation of the
PDP that have rendered the PDP moot, or no longer necessary, or warranting a
suspension; or 

 

3. Lack of Community Volunteers. Despite several calls for participation,
the work of the PDP Team is significantly impaired and unable to effectively
conclude its deliberations due to lack of volunteer participation. 

 

* Suspension is a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation
of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a decision of the GNSO
Council until further notice. A mere change in milestones or schedule of the
PDP is not considered a suspension. [to be included as a footnote]