Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Proposed language to address suspending a PDP

[Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund@xxxxxxxxx>]

All,

Resending to the list this message from Marika relating to today's agenda item.

Best regards,

Julie

From: Marika Konings <marika.konings@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:marika.konings@xxxxxxxxx>>
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 4:00 AM
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Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Proposed language to address suspending a PDP

Dear All,

Following on from the last meeting, please find hereby the proposed language to 
be added to the PDP Manual to address suspending a PDP after initiation:

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.
This would be a modification of the current language of section 15 of the PDP 
manual (modified language in bold).

Looking forward to receiving your feedback.

With best regards,

Marika