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

[Marika Konings <marika.konings@xxxxxxxxx>]

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]