[soac-newgtldapsup-wg] Board resolutions

[Avri Doria <avri@xxxxxxx>]

Hi,

There is a list of resolutions adopted by the board on 25 September.

http://icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25sep10-en.htm

in terms of the issue before this group:


"2.2 New gTLD Applicant Support

"Support to applicants will generally include outreach and education to 
encourage participation across all regions, but any direct financial support 
for applicant fees must come from sources outside of ICANN.

"Staff will publish a list of organizations that request assistance and 
organizations that state an interest in assisting with additional program 
development, for example pro-bono consulting advice, pro-bono in-kind support, 
or financial assistance so that those needing assistance and those willing to 
provide assistance can identify each other and work together.

"Owing to the level of uncertainty associated with the launch of new gTLDs, the 
fee levels currently in the Applicant Guidebook will be maintained for all 
applicants."

My first instinct is to ...(probably should keep that private)

My second instinct is to say that despite this unfortunate resolution by the 
Board, this group continue and complete its work.  Perhaps between the GAC's 
latest letter where they state:

"The GAC therefore urges ICANN to set technical and other requirements, 
including cost considerations, at a reasonable and proportionate level in order 
not to exclude stakeholders from developing countries from participating in the 
new gTLD process."

and the Board resolution:

"Whereas, on 23 September 2010, the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) 
provided comments on version 4 of the draft Applicant Guidebook.

"Resolved (2010.09.25.02), staff is directed to determine if the directions 
indicated by the Board below are consistent with GAC comments, and recommend 
any appropriate further action in light of the GAC's comments."

There may be some hope that a well considered proposal may yet be considered.

But I must say that personally, I am rather disappointed in the ICANN Board's 
resolutions at this moment in time.

Thanks

a.