RE: [gnso-restruc-dt] Q5 geo and diversity by-law

[Milton L Mueller <mueller@xxxxxxx>]

Actually three of us (Chuck, myself and Olga) agreed on the following 
formulation:

"Stakeholder Groups should ensure their representation on the GNSO Council is 
both geographically and sectorally diverse as appropriate.  If the number of 
allocated Council seats for a Stakeholder Group is less than the number of 
ICANN geographic regions, the applicable SG should select Councilors who are 
each from different geographic regions.  If the number of allocated Council 
seats for a Stakeholder Group is greater than or equal to the number of ICANN 
geographic regions, the applicable SG should select at least one Councilor from 
each geographic region.  In all cases no more than two Stakeholder Group 
Council representatives may be from the same ICANN geographic region; any 
exception to this requirement must be approved by a 2/3 vote of both houses."

Philip did not express opposition to this directly, although I judge from his 
comments now that he does not support it. Anyway, the formulation above is 
acceptable to the supermajority of the GNSO. 

--MM

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gnso-restruc-dt@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-gnso-restruc-
> dt@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philip Sheppard
> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 4:04 AM
> To: gnso-restruc-dt@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gnso-restruc-dt] Q5 geo and diversity by-law
> 
> 
> 
> Not sure if Q5 was discussed yesterday but our small group did not reach
> agreement.
> As a guide to what we are trying for the following may help.
> 
> Background
> - Today (and for the past 10  years) constituencies have managed to find 3
> reps
> from 3 different regions.
> - Tomorrow, the pool of potential reps should in principle be greater for
> all
> constituencies.
> - There are 3 variants of the constituency to SG transition: a) linear for
> the
> R&Rs, b) a merger for Commercial users, c) potential growth for non-
> commercial
> users.
> 
> Principles to be met in diversity rules
> 1. Diversity should be both by constituency and geography.
> 2. The BC (and the CSG) want the same diversity rule for each SG ie one
> independent of the number of representatives.
> 
> ---------------------------------------
> We would support any formulation that meets these 2 principles.
> (The BC does not seek less stringent rules than today).
> 
> Philip