[gnso-vi-feb10] Does Board Motion change Objectives

["Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxx>]

All,

As you are no doubt aware, the ICANN Board passed motion below talking about a 
strict separation default pending the outcome of this process.  Given that 
motion, how does that affect, if at all, the work of this group.  There are a 
number of references in the newly passed charter to options presented in the 
DAG.  Are those still the only relevant options for this group to look at?  
There were other proposals not put in the DAG by ICANN staff such as the ones 
put forward by the RySG which given the outcome of the motion we would like to 
see back on the table.

Also, do we need to quickly recommend changes to any of the objectives given 
the motion.

I hope everyone had a good trip home and is ready to begin the work.

Thanks.

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5. New gTLDs Implementation - Vertical Integration
Whereas, decisions about industry structure affect many aspects of the public 
interest - prices, service offerings, sources and uses of data, and more;
Whereas, ICANN has obtained several studies, and heard from Industry 
participants about the possible benefits and detriments of choices related to 
ownership integration or non-integration;\
Whereas, the market for new gTLDs will be dynamic, and has yet to emerge. In 
particular, there are concerns about how industry structure could affect 
consumer data protection;
Whereas, the GNSO is in an active policy development process on the issue of 
Vertical Integration, and the Board does not want to create an environment in 
which it would be difficult to later harmonize the new gTLD marketplace with 
the GNSO policy result; and
Whereas, it is important to establish a baseline approach to registry-registrar 
separation for the new gTLD process to move ahead.
Resolved (2010.03.12.17), within the context of the new gTLD process, there 
will be strict separation of entities offering registry services and those 
acting as registrars. No co-ownership will be allowed.
Resolved (2010.03.12.18), if a policy becomes available from the GNSO, and 
approved by the Board prior to the launch of the new gTLD program, that policy 
will be considered by the Board for adoption as part of the New gTLD Program.


Jeffrey J. Neuman
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