Re: [gnso-ppsc-pdp] FW: Still working to find a meeting time

["David W. Maher" <dmaher@xxxxxxx>]

I agree with J. Scott's appraisal and support Jeff.
David

At 05:17 PM 3/11/2009, J. Scott Evans wrote:
> On the issue of a permanent Chair, I would like 
> to publicly go on the record in support of 
> Jeff.  Jeff has, so far, done an incredible job 
> of moving this process forward in a neutral and 
> transparent manner.  I realize that there was 
> some concern raised in Mexico City about a 
> perception issue due to perceived conflicts of 
> interest.  Frankly, I think that label could 
> apply to almost everyone who is an ACTIVE 
> participant in ICANN working groups.  If this 
> model is going to work, we have to have neutral 
> chairs (even though they may have a stake in the 
> outcome).  If this concept is flawed, I would 
> argue we need to know sooner rather than 
> later.  I trust that Jeff will continue to be 
> neutral and impartial (as I hope to be in the 
> WGWT); however, if he cannot be (which I 
> sincerely doubt) then we need to know that this 
> concept is flawed NOW, before we get too far 
> down the road with these improvements.
> In short, I know I don't have a vote, but I 
> would encourage each of you to strongly consider 
> Jeff as the Chair of the PDPWT.
> Kind regards.
>
> J. Scott Evans
>
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>
> From: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Gnso-ppsc-pdp@xxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:51:45 PM
> Subject: [gnso-ppsc-pdp] FW: Still working to find a meeting time
>
>
>
> All,
>
>
>
> I had hoped to have a meeting scheduled for this 
> week to continue the work we started, but it 
> looks like due to a number of conflicts, this 
> probably will not happen.  Margie/Marika/Glen ? 
> cann you send out a doodle for next week.   If 
> we could try different times on Tuesday and 
> Thursday (the 16th and 18th).  We will be 
> circulating around the notes from the meeting 
> last week as well in the next day or 
> so.   Finally, please keep in mind that we need 
> to elect a permanent chair.  At this point in 
> time no one other than me has come forward, but 
> if anyone else is interested, please let the group know before the meeting.
>
>
> Thanks for your patience and sorry for the delay.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
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