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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>I totally agree with Robin’s sentiments and may I also express my strong support for Avri’s nomination. I think that words cannot really account for the vast amount of work and dedication Avri has committed to ICANN and in promoting non-commercial interests. This is really a great opportunity for non-commercial interests to have a sit at the Board table and to be represented by someone like Avri who is fair and hard-working. I hope that all 6 of our NCSG councillors will show their support and vote for Avri.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Good luck Avri <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>KK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>Dr. Konstantinos Komaitis,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>Law Lecturer,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>Director of Postgraduate Instructional Courses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>Director of LLM Information Technology and Telecommunications Law<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>University of Strathclyde,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>The Law School,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>Graham Hills building, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>50 George Street, Glasgow G1 1BA <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>UK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>tel: +44 (0)141 548 4306<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.routledgemedia.com/books/The-Current-State-of-Domain-Name-Regulation-isbn9780415477765">http://www.routledgemedia.com/books/The-Current-State-of-Domain-Name-Regulation-isbn9780415477765</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>Selected publications: <a href="http://hq.ssrn.com/submissions/MyPapers.cfm?partid=501038">http://hq.ssrn.com/submissions/MyPapers.cfm?partid=501038</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT Condensed","serif";color:#1F497D'>Website: <a href="http://www.komaitis.org">www.komaitis.org</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> NCSG-NCUC [mailto:NCSG-NCUC-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>William Drake<br><b>Sent:</b> Τρίτη, 26 Απριλίου 2011 8:48 πμ<br><b>To:</b> NCSG-NCUC-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: Election for ICANN Board seat now going on<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>Hi<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>I strongly agree with Robin et al that Avri's abundantly qualified for the position and has done an enormous amount of volunteer work over the years, not just as NCSG chair but also as GNSO chair and in many other roles as well. And given the restructuring and the board's stated desire for a broadened and invigorated noncommercial presence, it'd be really disappointing if we missed the opportunity and ended up with years more of continued commercial control of the position. This will likely be very close, one vote either way could make the difference, so here's hoping that we can pull together as a SG and make it happen.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>Best,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>Bill<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>On Apr 26, 2011, at 3:25 AM, Robin Gross wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>Yes, I am so glad that NCSG has nominated Avri for this GNSO board seat #14. I cannot think of a better candidate for the ICANN Board than Avri. For years Avri has spent countless hours advocating for the public interest on ICANN policy, and more recently she has negotiated difficult compromises between the board-staff and noncommercial actors to build a strong NCSG stakeholder group. If elected by the entire Non-Contracted Parties House, Avri would bring a new perspective to the board and would be a strong advocate for noncommercial interests and individual users at the board level. There couldn't be a better choice than Avri or a more choice opportunity than this one now.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>It is also worth noting that noncommercial interests have never been in a position to be even close to having its candidate elected to a board seat because of the way the GNSO was previously structured. However, this is the first time that a true noncommercial participant has a good chance of reaching the ICANN board and bringing the noncommercial perspective to these high level discussions. Because of the GNSO restructuring, NCSG now has 6 votes (6 NCSG GNSO Counselors); and 8 votes total are needed from the Non-Contracted Parties House to win the Board seat. So if our NCSG GNSO Counselors can pull together and work in a coordinated fashion, then noncommercial interests may finally be represented on the ICANN Board. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>All best,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>Robin<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>On Apr 25, 2011, at 8:59 AM, Brenden Kuerbis wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>Thanks for this update Mary.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>I'll echo your sentiment. Avri has devoted countless volunteer hours to ICANN to ensure that the non-commercial perspective is adequately represented. Her level of detailed knowledge about the ICANN policy making processes is only outmatched by her devotion to making Internet governance institutions function better. IMO, she would be an invaluable addition to the Board. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>I hope others will join me in adding their voice in support of Avri. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>Best,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt'>---------------------------------------<br>Brenden Kuerbis<br>Internet Governance Project<br><a href="http://internetgovernance.org/" target="_blank">http://internetgovernance.org</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'>On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 7:56 PM, <a href="mailto:Mary.Wong@law.unh.edu">Mary.Wong@law.unh.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:Mary.Wong@law.unh.edu">Mary.Wong@law.unh.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><div style='margin-left:3.0pt;margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>As you may know, the GNSO is able to send 2 members to the ICANN Board - one is elected by the Contracted Parties (Board seat #13), and one by the Non-Contracted Parties (Board seat #14). Bruce Tonkin is currently the representative from the Contracted Parties (i.e. Registries and Registrars) and Rita Rodin Johnston, who was the Non-Contracted Parties' representative in seat #14, is stepping down. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>The Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) has nominated <strong><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Bill Graham</span></strong>, former Canadian government official and now ISOC global engagement strategies, as their candidate to replace Rita. A couple of us NCSG Councilors nominated our Chair, <strong><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Avri Doria</span></strong>. This means that Avri and Bill Graham will be facing off in the election next week. <u>To win, a candidate must secure 8 out of the 13 votes at stake</u> (from the 6 CSG Councillors, 6 NCSG Councilors, and 1 Nominating Committee appointee, a position currently held by Olga Cavalli from Argentina).<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Some of you may know Bill Graham, and most of you know Avri and her tireless efforts on behalf of NCSG to broaden its membership base (e.g. by supporting the creation of new Constituencies), secure participation opportunities for new and potential members (e.g. through her work on the Joint Applicant Support and countless other Working Groups), and to ensure that ICANN remains a multi-stakeholder, bottom-up, consensus-based organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Good luck, Avri!, <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Cheers<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Mary<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:purple'>Mary W S Wong</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Professor of Law</span></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Chair, Graduate IP Programs</span></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Director, Franklin Pierce Center for IP</span></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF LAW<o:p></o:p></span></address><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Two White Street<o:p></o:p></span></address><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Concord, NH 03301<o:p></o:p></span></address><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>USA<o:p></o:p></span></address><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Email: <a href="mailto:mary.wong@law.unh.edu" target="_blank">mary.wong@law.unh.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></address><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Phone: <a href="tel:1-603-513-5143" target="_blank">1-603-513-5143</a><o:p></o:p></span></address><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Webpage: <a href="http://www.law.unh.edu/marywong/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.law.unh.edu/marywong/index.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></address><address style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'>Selected writings available on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) at: <a href="http://ssrn.com/author=437584" target="_blank">http://ssrn.com/author=437584</a><o:p></o:p></span></address></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal 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+1-415-462-6451<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>w: <a href="http://www.ipjustice.org/">http://www.ipjustice.org</a> e: <a href="mailto:robin@ipjustice.org">robin@ipjustice.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>