[gnso-osc-ops] FW: [bc-gnso] GCOT request for input from CBUC members

[Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Work Team Members,

Here are comments I received from George Kirikos (BC) concerning our request.

Best regards,

Julie

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From: George Kirikos <icann@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 08:47:38 -0700
To: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] GCOT request for input from CBUC members

Hello,

> Do you think that the establishment of a new, additional body to address
> specific responsibilities - as described herein - would better serve the
> stakeholder groups that make up the GNSO, or not?

At first glance, my answer would be a resounding NO, it would not
help. It would appear to be a way to add layers of bureaucracy to the
system. The motive behind it would presumably be to allow more people
to travel to ICANN meetings for free as part of their "duties". For
example, the BC would be reduced from 3 reps to 2 reps under the
current reform proposals. I could see how some people who won't be
getting their free travel vouchers under this reform might be in
favour of creating a new layer of bureaucracy, one that they can take
advantage of for their own personal gain. Council members who are
subject to term limits would also be able to abuse this system, to
entrench themselves in other "official" positions so that they can
personally benefit.

If any new bodies are established, they should be limited entirely to
work that can be conducted remotely, i.e. through telephone and
internet meetings. Enough people are milking ICANN in order to get
free travel (and then pursue their own business affairs when at ICANN
meetings). We don't need one or two additional layers of bureaucrats
feeding at the public trough.

Sincerely,

George Kirikos
416-588-0269
http://www.leap.com/

(member of the BC constituency)


On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:28 AM, BC Secretariat<secretariat@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dear Members
>
> Please find below a mail (and attachment) from Ray Fassett, Chair of the
> GNSO Council Operations Work Team
>
> Best wishes
> Gary
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
>
> The GNSO Council Operations Work Team (GCOT) is requesting feedback from you
> and your members with regards to the attached document.  While we are asking
> one question as noted below, all comments are welcome as our goal is for
> broader community feedback at this time.  In this light, our aim is for
> individual feedback vs. formal Constituency statement.  Our request is to
> distribute to your members.  All replies should be to Julie Hedlund at
> julie.hedlund@xxxxxxxxx, assisting our Work Team in an administrative
> position.  Julie will then forward all comments received to our Work Team
> discussion list.
>
>
>
> The Operating Steering Committee GNSO Operations Work Team ("Work Team") has
> been tasked with determining high-level operating principles for the GNSO.
> In line with this mandate, the Work Team has been considering how to
> establish a stronger, more effective GNSO.
>
>
>
> This document describes a Generic Name Supporting Organization with two
> separate, functional bodies (as opposed to our existing single body known as
> the Policy Council), which we think may achieve the goal stated above.
>
>
>
> THE WORK TEAM WOULD LIKE TO STRESS THAT THIS PROPOSAL SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED
> AS A FIRM RECOMMENDATION.  NEITHER SHOULD IT BE ASSUMED THAT THERE IS
> CONSENSUS FOR THIS APPROACH WITHIN THE WORK TEAM.
>
>
>
> We feel that it is appropriate to seek broader input from the ICANN
> Community on an approach that would fundamentally change the GNSO structure
> and working arrangements of the GNSO through the separation of its core
> functions, i.e. creating separate bodies: one for policy development
> management and one for the administration of the SO.
>
>
>
> THEREFORE, TO BE CLEAR, THE WORK TEAM IS ASKING YOU ONE QUESTION ONLY:
>
>
>
> Do you think that the establishment of a new, additional body to address
> specific responsibilities - as described herein - would better serve the
> stakeholder groups that make up the GNSO, or not?
>
>
>
> The feedback received from the ICANN Community will establish the way
> forward for the Work Team regarding our work on this high-level GNSO
> operating principle. Any additional comments or questions you may have are
> welcomed.
>
>
>
> Please reply to: julie.hedlund@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> We take this opportunity to thank you in advance for providing our Work Team
> with this much needed direction.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Ray Fassett
>
> Chair
>
> GCOT
>
> 1-216-426-1500 Ext 3


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