RE: [pdp-pcceg-feb06] GNSO PDP Feb 06: Proposed Work Plan - MOTION REQUIRED
Liz and Members of the Task Force, Thank you Liz for the draft work plan. After reviewing my notes from the task force teleconference and the MP3 recording, I have added some elements to the work plan and have altered the timeline to reflect the discussion and the subsequent points that have been raised by some of the task force members over the past two or three days. I will send my changes to the timeline in a separate email for review, amendments if any, and approval by the TF. As Liz has rightly noted, we need a motion to that effect. We need three motions in total. In this email, I am asking for motion #3 The three motions are; 1. Approval of adjusted work plan (my revisions will follow in a separate email.) 2. Minutes of previous TF teleconference (which we did not approve during our August 10th call - my concurrent thanks and apologies to CARY for alerting me to the proper procedure for a 'no' vote and not calling it.) Glen, would you please provide a link to those minutes, for the convenience of the TF members? Thank you. 3. Motion to approve TF Chair to write to Council Chair requesting clarification on how our work relates to the renewal process for TLD contracts. Could we please have a mover and seconder for the motion? Thank you. ( A copy of that memo is attached, and appears here.) Memo to Bruce Tonkin, Chair GNSO Council from Maureen Cubberley, Chair PDP Feb 06 Task Force Dear Bruce, During the Thursday, August 10th, 2006 PDP Feb 06 Task Force teleconference an issue of concern was raised by some of the Task Force members, and I proposed to make you aware of it by means of this memorandum, the purpose of which is to seek clarification from the Council and request that you to communicate the contents of this memorandum to the ICANN Board. On behalf of the Task Force, I am requesting clarification on how our work relates to the renewal process for gTLD contracts. The issue was raised in light of the renewal of the three gTLD Registry agreements .biz, .info, and .org, as announced by ICANN staff on July 28, and which is concurrent with the Task Force's work to determine the policy issues around renewal of existing agreements. The fundamental question is; Is it valid for the task force to set policy in parallel with the work of the ICANN staff to move forward on renewals? This is a question for the GNSO Council to consider. If the TF's recommendations lead to consensus policy that differs from contract wording will all current gTLDs contracts be changed retroactively as a result? If the answer to that question is 'no', the validity of the Task Force, and more directly, the GNSO as the policy development body is in question. It is important to note that these issues were raised by some members of the Task Force; however, there is not unanimity in the group's opinion. Another strong opinion supported the continuation of contract negotiation in parallel with the work of the Task Force. Thank you for your consideration. On behalf of the Task Force, I await your reply. Kind regards, Maureen ________________________________ From: owner-pdp-pcceg-feb06@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-pdp-pcceg-feb06@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Liz Williams Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 5:38 AM To: pdp-pcceg-feb06@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [pdp-pcceg-feb06] GNSO PDP Feb 06: Proposed Work Plan Colleagues I have set out below my understanding of where the group had agreement from yesterday's call. During the call, no motions were agreed and the minutes will only reflect tentative discussions. Work plan 16 August 2006: Final edits to be sent on Preliminary Taskforce Report. Please include "impact on constituency analysis" and please provide specific text change suggestions. 16 August 2006: Final deadline for submission of suggestions for expert materials 23 August 2006: Distribution of expert materials for consideration by the TF 21 September 2006: Proposed date for next teleconference - agenda will be sent 7 days prior to the call. Call designed to discuss expert materials and impact on drafting of Preliminary Taskforce Report. Note that this is after the already scheduled Amsterdam meetings and after the regular GNSO Council call on 14 September. 28 September 2006: Release completed Preliminary Taskforce Report and begin 20 day public comment period 10 October 2006: Public comment period closes 20 October 2006: Release of Final Report to GNSO Council -- please note section 10 of PDP guidelines which refers to Council deliberation and, if the Council chooses, hearing of expert advisors 30 October 2006: GNSO Council meets to discuss Final Report. Incorporation of any final commentary. 3 November 2006: Release of Board Report. Note that these dates reflect the PDP guidelines as they stand. I would appreciate a formal motion being passed to agree this schedule. This can be done by email. Note section 11 of the current PDP guidelines that require minuting of all decisions for incorporation into the Board Report. In addition, I would also appreciate a motion that would approve the minutes of the previous call -- please consult those minutes if you were present at the meeting so that you can vote to accept those minutes before our next teleconference. Of course, any questions or comments, let me know. Liz ..................................................... Liz Williams Senior Policy Counselor ICANN - Brussels +32 2 234 7874 tel +32 2 234 7848 fax +32 497 07 4243 mob Attachment:
Memo to Bruce Tonkin.MC.01.doc |