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[gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Sub Team B Action Item/Scenarios for the SCI on Chair/Vice Chair Elections

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  • Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Sub Team B Action Item/Scenarios for the SCI on Chair/Vice Chair Elections
  • From: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund@xxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:46:09 +0000

Dear SCI members,

The Sub Team B deliberated yesterday on the remaining issue relating to the 
Chair/Vice Chair elections.  They present the following action item and 
possible scenarios, including pros and cons, to the SCI for consideration and 
discussion at the meeting on Thursday, 24 March.  Also for consideration is a 
revised draft election timeline.

Best regards.
Julie

Julie Hedlund, Director, SSAC Support

Remaining Issue to Address on Chair/Vice Chair Elections

ISSUE 2: Is there a gap to be addressed when the Vice Chairs' terms end at the 
same time as that of the Chair, and no Chair is conclusively elected by that 
time?
Discussion points: The primary goal is to have a successful election of a Chair 
and a simple solution. The options should give preference to the continuation 
of the Vice Chairs if they are available to continue (not term-limited). In 
case there is no incumbent Vice Chair available then the designation should be 
made by the related House. Designation by both Houses of a non-voting NCA to 
act as interim Chair in the absence of an available Vice-Chair should be done 
only as a possible last resort (subject to possible conditions from the NomCom).

Action Item--Possible Scenarios and Suggestions in Order of Priority:

SCENARIO 1: A new GNSO Council Chair is not elected, but both Vice Chairs are 
continuing on the Council.

Suggestion: “In the case where no Chair is conclusively elected, the two Vice 
Chairs shall jointly oversee the Chair election and conduct Council business 
until such time as a new Chair is elected.”
Pros: Simplest solution with minimal changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures.  
Used in Dublin.
Cons: Are there concerns with the Vice Chairs conducting Council business?

SCENARIO 2: A new GNSO Council Chair is not elected, but one Vice Chair is 
continuing on the Council, while the other Vice Chair’s term on the Council is 
ending.

Suggestion: “In the case where one of Vice-Chair's' term on the Council ends at 
the same time as the Chair, and no Chair is conclusively elected, the remaining 
Vice Chair shall oversee the Chair election and conduct Council business until 
such time as a new Chair is elected.”
Pros: A simple solution with minimal changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures.  
Similar to the procedure in Dublin.
Cons: One one House is represented in the Vice Chair position.  Are there 
concerns with one Vice Chair conducting Council business?

SCENARIO 3: A new GNSO Council Chair is not elected in the first round, and 
neither of the two Vice Chairs is continuing on the Council.

Suggestion: “In the case where both Vice-Chairs’ terms on the Council end at 
the same time as the Chair, and no Chair is conclusively elected, this 
procedure would apply: Each House should designate a new or continuing 
cCouncilor, which may include the voting and non-voting NCAs, to temporarily 
fill the role of Vice Chair on an interim basis, not as an elected Vice Chair. 
These individuals will co-chair the Chair election and conduct Council 
business. Once the election is completed their service in those roles would 
end. Candidates for Chair would not be eligible to serve as designated Interim 
Vice Chairs, to avoid potential conflicts of interest.”
Pros: Avoids changes to the Bylaws or a Special Circumstance vote.
Cons: Not clear if there are concerns from the Council or the NomCom for the 
non-voting NCAs to be included, or conducting Council business.

SCENARIO 4: A new GNSO Council Chair is not elected, neither of the two Vice 
Chairs is continuing on the Council, and the Houses do not designate Interim 
Vice Chairs.

Suggestion: “if both Houses should fail to temporarily fill the role of Vice 
Chair on an interim basis, a non-voting NCA will be designated Interim Chair to 
oversee the election and conduct Council business until such time as a Chair is 
elected.
Pros: Avoids changes to the Bylaws or a Special Circumstance vote.
Cons: Are there concerns from the Council or the NomCom for a non-voting NCA to 
be in the role of the Chair and conducting business.

Attachment: GNSO Council Election Timeline v3.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document

Attachment: smime.p7s
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