Re: [gnso-vi-feb10] Board resolution on Vertical Integration

[Richard Tindal <richardtindal@xxxxxx>]

I agree with Alan regarding the second bullet.   If we are to propose it I 
think we have to give guidance on which type of applications are 
subject to the Exception review.     Obviously, such specificity has eluded the 
group so far.

RT



On Sep 27, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Alan Greenberg wrote:

> Given that bullets 1, 3 and 4 were the substance of the ALAC advice to the 
> Board on the matter ( 
> http://www.atlarge.icann.org/correspondence/statement-on-initial-report-vi-29aug10-en.pdf
>  ), I can fully support those. 
> 
> I am less certain about the second bullet. Without relatively objective rules 
> rules as to what exceptions will be allowed and under what circumstances, I 
> do not feel comfortable delegating this to staff or an external panel to 
> decide, nor do I think it should rise to the level of the Board. So I am at a 
> loss as to how it could be implemented effectively.
> 
> Alan
> 
> At 27/09/2010 11:50 AM, Mike O'Connor wrote:
>> just checking...
>> 
>> here's a starter-kit of bullet points that we might be able to put into a 
>> consensus statement;
>> 
>> -- Certain new gTLDs likely to be applied for in the first round may be 
>> unnecessarily impacted by restrictions on cross-ownership or control between 
>> registrar and registry.
>> 
>> -- There is need for a process that would allow applicants to request 
>> exceptions and have them considered on a case-by-case basis. 
>> 
>> -- The concept of Single Registrant, Single User TLDs should be explored 
>> further.
>> 
>> -- There will exist need for enhanced compliance efforts and the need for a 
>> detailed compliance plan in relation to the new gTLD program in general.
>> 
>> 
>> that's an ever-so-slightly edited version of the principles list...
>> 
>> i think there are two areas of consensus -- 1) the need for exceptions and 
>> 2) the importance of capable compliance. 
>> 
>> mikey
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