Improving Institutional Confidence consultation
Mr. Paul Twomey President & CEO ICANN Subject: Improving Institutional Confidence consultation Dear Mr. Twomey, ETNO is pleased to send a copy of its recently adopted RD287 - ETNO Reflection Document in response to the public consultation launched by ICANN on "Improving Institutional Confidence," referring to the transition of the organization from a single party oversight to a bottom up self governance approach. This contribution falls in the public domain and may be published on your web site. ETNO is Europe's leading trade association uniting 41 major telecommunications operators from 34 European countries (www.etno.eu <http://www.etno.eu/> ). All our member companies have substantial Internet operations. ETNO has joined ICANN's GNSO ISPCP and BC constituencies. The attached position paper has the format of an ETNO Reflection Document which has been approved by all ETNO members and was endorsed by the association's Executive Board. With this Reflection Document, ETNO supports the general direction proposed by the Presidents Strategy Committee; however, ETNO raises a number of serious concerns that need to be addressed prior to the expiry of the current JPA in order for ICANN to transition to a fully independent organisation. We appreciate this opportunity offered by ICANN to comment and we remain fully available to contribute further, as and when required, to this ongoing process. Yours sincerely, Michael Bartholomew Director ETNO European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association Avenue Louise 54 1050 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 2 219 32 42 Fax: +32 2 219 64 12 bartholomew@xxxxxxx www.etno.eu <http://www.etno.eue> Attachment:
RD287 - IGV - ETNO RD ICANN Transition1.doc |