RE: [soac-mapo] New language for 4.1

["Philip Sheppard" <philip.sheppard@xxxxxx>]

MW wrote:
The Board should seek the advice of eminent jurists well-versed in international
law for all Rec. 6 objections, following the procedures outlined in Article XI.A
of the Bylaws.  

- OK

 

In addition, the CWG recommends that the Board appoint a third party entity to
administer the purely procedural aspects of an objection that has been filed,

- I disagree. Surely a staff role?

 

 including suggesting appropriate persons who can serve as experts. 

- I disagree now we have a new nominating committee.

 

Any such third party provider shall be appointed under contract for a fixed
period of time appropriate for the application timetable. 

- OK

 

In no event will any such provider give expert advice or recommendations
regarding the outcome of an objection, it being understood that such decision
lies with the Board alone and may not be delegated to a third party. 

- I disagree. Such advice will be useless. The board is not appointed to have
this level of expertise.

 

As in all other areas of ICANN policy, the Board will ultimately decide whether
to adopt or reject the advice of any external experts it consults in relation to
a Rec. 6 objection.

- OK. Precisely the role of the Board.

 

Philip