RE: [gnso-geo-dg] Principles for ICANN Region discussion

["Gomes, Chuck" <cgomes@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Very well said Philip.  Your point applies to the GNSO as well.
Selecting Council reps primarily for geo-diversity and competence second
may give us less than desirable results in terms of effectiveness.  That
is why I think we need to explore ways of allowing some flexibility that
balances these two goals.

Chuck 

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:owner-gnso-geo-dg@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philip Sheppard
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:14 AM
> To: gnso-geo-dg@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gnso-geo-dg] Principles for ICANN Region discussion
> 
> 
> Tim,
> Indeed I agree completely.
> The regions are a surrogate for diversity and a fig leaf for 
> the Board.
> They are also a potential Achilles heel for the Board if they 
> have meant a Board chosen for geo-diversity primarily and 
> competence second.
> 
> Philip
> 
>