RE: [gnso-ppsc-pdp] RE: [gnso-ppsc] question of conflict of interest

["James M. Bladel" <jbladel@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The simplest way to solve this issue (and I'm still not convinced one
exists) would be for Jeff to abstain from PPSC-related votes before the
council. 

But even this is probably overkill.

J.

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James M. Bladel

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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [gnso-ppsc-pdp] RE: [gnso-ppsc] question of conflict of
> interest
> From: Avri Doria <avri@xxxxxxx>
> Date: Wed, December 08, 2010 11:57 pm
> To: gnso-ppsc@xxxxxxxxx
> Cc: "Gnso-ppsc-pdp@xxxxxxxxx" <gnso-ppsc-pdp@xxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I has very little to do with trusting Jeff.  No one could or should do this.
> 
> It has to do with one not being able to be ones own manager.  In today's 
> meeting instead of being the manager who looked at the need to get work done 
> more quickly and seriously questioning the chair on why he couldn't,  Jeff 
> was the PPSC and PDP WT chair explaining why he could not do the work more 
> quickly.  and though Jeff the chair gave no details explaining why he 
> couldn't do the work more quickly, Jeff the manger did not question this but 
> just refused the logic of motion that would have required more alacrity. 
> 
> This is not a proper chain of responsibility.  This is not accountability!
> 
> a.
> 
> 
> 
> On 9 Dec 2010, at 00:11, Marilyn Cade wrote:
> 
> > 
> > I too see no reason for concern. If Jeff can't carry workload, I am sure he 
> > will ack/and take steps accordingly. 
> > 
> > I have a lot of respect for Jeff and his commitment and integrity, and 
> > responsibility. 
> > 
> > But I also object to starting over on chair. Let's finish the work with a 
> > conaiatent chair who has stated willingness and demonstrated his skills and 
> > capability and commitment to fulfilling the ToR....
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> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mike Rodenbaugh <icann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 01:37:24 
> > To: <Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxx>; <avri@xxxxxxx>; <gnso-ppsc@xxxxxxxxx>; 
> > <gnso-ppsc-pdp@xxxxxxxxx>; <council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [gnso-ppsc-pdp] RE: [gnso-ppsc] question of conflict of interest
> > 
> > I see no reason for concern...
> > 
> > Mike Rodenbaugh
> > RODENBAUGH LAW
> > tel/fax:  +1 (415) 738-8087
> > http://rodenbaugh.com
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gnso-ppsc@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-gnso-ppsc@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> > Of Neuman, Jeff
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 4:35 PM
> > To: 'avri@xxxxxxx'; 'gnso-ppsc@xxxxxxxxx'; 'gnso-ppsc-pdp@xxxxxxxxx';
> > 'council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> > Subject: Re: [gnso-ppsc] question of conflict of interest
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks Avri.  I understand your concern and if those on the PPSC and PDP-WT
> > or the Council believe that I will not be able to do both, I will step down
> > as Chair of both the SC and WT.  
> > 
> > I will note, however, that there is no bylaw or operational procedure that
> > bars a council member from serving as the chair of a working group and I am
> > fine with continuing to serve as well.
> > 
> > That said, I am happy to follow the will of the Council and the policy
> > teams.
> > Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq.
> > Vice President, Law & Policy
> > NeuStar, Inc.
> > Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Avri Doria [mailto:avri@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 07:22 PM
> > To: gnso-ppsc@xxxxxxxxx <gnso-ppsc@xxxxxxxxx>; Gnso-ppsc-pdp@xxxxxxxxx
> > <gnso-ppsc-pdp@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [gnso-ppsc] question of conflict of interest
> > 
> > 
> > hi,
> > 
> > As I have done before in other circumstances, I question the legitimacy of
> > having a chair for the PPSC  or the PDP WT who has ascended to the GNSO
> > council and is one of its vice-chairs    I believe that the influence a
> > council member, who is in the position of approving or disapproving the work
> > of PPSC and its WTs is not consistent with also being a Chair of either the
> > PPSC or of a WT.
> > 
> > This is a personal question at this point, but I will be forwarding this
> > note to the NCSG  to seek their advice on the issue.
> > 
> > thanks
> > 
> > a
> > 
> >