Re: [bc-gnso] NomCom

[stephvg@xxxxxxxxx]

Thanks for that clarification J Scott. Not having been on the call I had not 
understood that there was discussion about manipulating the results to achieve 
diversity and obviously agree with you there.

Let's not shoot ourselves in the foot as a group. Let's get the right reps 
first, and then worry about fine tuning.

Thanks,

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Le 1 juil. 2013 à 18:27, "J. Scott Evans" <jscottevans@xxxxxxxxx> a écrit :

> Stephane:
> 
> I agree with you about geographic diversity.  I think we should most 
> definitely strive for it.  That said, I do not think the Excom should 
> manipulate election results in order to do so.  If we are concerned about 
> this issue, perhaps we should change our bylaws to have the reps. nominated 
> by the membership (including self-nomination) and then having the Excom 
> appoint them to ensure a more controlled effort to reach the desired 
> diversity and then have membership ratify the selections.
> 
> J. Scott
>  
> j. scott evans -  head of global brand, domains & copyright - Yahoo! Inc. - 
> 408.349.1385 - jscottevans@xxxxxxxxx
> 
> 
> From: "stephvg@xxxxxxxxx" <stephvg@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: J. Scott Evans <jscottevans@xxxxxxxxx> 
> Cc: "bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx" <bc-gnso@xxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Monday, July 1, 2013 9:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] NomCom
> 
> I want to also apologize for not making today's call. I was also traveling 
> and although I had arranged my travel around this call, I ended up being 
> delayed and unable to join.
> 
> To J Scott's point about the NomCom, having given this some thought I agree 
> that we should aim for two reps that are truly representative of their 
> business areas. As was discussed before on this list, we as a group are 
> fortunate to have two reps so we should make sure we provide the NomCom with 
> appropriate candidates from those two business sectors (large and small).
> 
> I'm afraid I can't agree with the geo diversity argument however. To me, the 
> need for geo diversity within ICANN is to make sure that regional 
> representation is real, not theoretical. I would have no problem trusting a 
> US rep to represent my views for example, but would still rather there was an 
> actual slot for a European if possible. If no European is available to fill 
> that slot, and a US rep is, then fine. But I think it should work in that 
> order.
> 
> Sorry if I misunderstood the point. There was obviously some heated 
> discussion during today's call so I certainly do not want to add to it.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Stéphane
> 
> Le 1 juil. 2013 à 17:54, J. Scott Evans <jscottevans@xxxxxxxxx> a écrit :
> 
>> Dear  All:
>> 
>> I am sorry that I could not make the call today.  Y! Pride and a husband 
>> that has to catch a plane have me committed elsewhere.
>> 
>> However, I do want to chime in on the NomCom issue.  First, I think I have 
>> been crystal clear about the absolute need to have a large business 
>> representative and a small business representative from the respective 
>> groups in order to maintain the credibility of these two separate seats for 
>> the BC.  Second, as for geographic diversity, I do not think that we need to 
>> manipulate the results of any election to have geographic diversity.  I 
>> think it is incumbent upon the elected NomCom reps to remember to reach out 
>> to non-North American BC members to ensure that we are serving our entire 
>> membership in the appropriate manner.  That point should go for any position 
>> for which we designate a BC member to serve.
>> 
>> Lastly, I want to call out Marilyn Cade for behavior that I find totally 
>> offensive.  Her repeated attempts to assassinate the character of Sarah 
>> Deutsch for her previous service to the BC on the NomCom is totally 
>> unfounded and offensive.  I had the honor of serving with Sarah on the 
>> NomCom as the IPC representative.  I can, without hesitation, say that Sarah 
>> served the BC with honor and fought hard to get good candidates selected to 
>> all the positions.  What is truly sad is how hard Sarah fought and how 
>> Marilyn, who was then Chair, has failed to acknowledge Sarah's service.  I 
>> know some may not appreciate my being so direct on the list, but I think it 
>> is time we openly discuss Marilyn's unprofessional behavior on this point.  
>> I respect Marilyn and appreciate all she has done and continues to do for 
>> business, but on this issue she is simply wrong.
>> 
>> J. Scott
>>  
>> j. scott evans -  head of global brand, domains & copyright - Yahoo! Inc. - 
>> 408.349.1385 - jscottevans@xxxxxxxxx
>> 
>> 
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