Hi everyone,<div><br></div><div>There are a number of important issues before the SCI that I believe directly impact our Constituency. One of these is an attempt by some SCI members to switch the SCI from a full consensus voting model to one based upon the WG rough consensus model. I agree with Avri and Amr that this would not be in our interest and is something we should oppose.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Without going into too much detail, a letter is being sent from the SCI to the Council concerning the revision of the SCI charter, a charter revision that includes consideration of this issue. I don't believe the letter that has been proposed accurately reflected the consensus of last nights meeting. Ann Aikman-Scalese, the IPC rep, picked up on this and made a suggested revision to the letter which I believe is in our interest. I automatically posted a response on the SCI list supporting her revision and then realised I perhaps should not have done so. My remit extended to attending last night's meeting and nothing else. On the other hand, I do believe we do need full representation on this standing committee. My apologies if I overextended my authorised area of representation.</div>
<div><br></div><div>The next SCI meeting is scheduled for 10 September (it's in the process of being moved from the original 3 September date in deference to the American Labour Day holiday). I believe we need to have someone in place well before then. There is a steep learning curve here. I asked Avri what her ideal colleague would be and she suggested someone who was both policy and detail oriented. My preference would be a former Council member, if any could be enticed. This really is insider stuff. </div>
<div><br></div><div>In any event, there is a lot coming up and, as the NPOC has no active representation on the SCI, I'd suggest we need to fill our slot ASAP so NC interests are more fully represented on the SCI. So...something else we probably need to get done this month.</div>
<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Ed</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Edward Morris</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:edward.morris@alumni.usc.edu">edward.morris@alumni.usc.edu</a>></span><br>
Date: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 9:46 PM<br>Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] RE: FOR REVIEW: Draft Email to Jonathan Robinson<br>To: "Aikman-Scalese, Anne" <<a href="mailto:AAikman@lrlaw.com">AAikman@lrlaw.com</a>><br>
Cc: Julie Hedlund <<a href="mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org">julie.hedlund@icann.org</a>>, "<a href="mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org">gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org">gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org</a>><br>
<br><br>Thanks for the suggested revision Anne, which I believe reflects the discussion at our meeting yesterday, and which I fully support.<div><br></div><div>Regards,</div><div><br></div><div>Edward Morris</div><div>Noncommercial Users Constituency (NCUC)</div>
<div><br></div><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 9:26 PM, Aikman-Scalese, Anne <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:AAikman@lrlaw.com" target="_blank">AAikman@lrlaw.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">I believe the letter should be revised in the last paragraph as shown here:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">At yesterday's meeting, SCI members expressed an interest in further revising
the Charter to ensure that the role of 'standing committee' is clear, to update it to include procedures for the election of SCI Chair and Vice-Chair, and to revise the decision-making process
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">if directed to do so by
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">the Council.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> In this regard, it should be noted that there are SCI members who believe
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</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> However, if the Council, as the Chartering organization, would prefer to take on the task of revising the charter, it would be helpful if it could inform the SCI accordingly.
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Julie Hedlund<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 07, 2013 12:45 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Draft Email to Jonathan Robinson<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As mentioned on our call yesterday, staff has drafted for your review a message to go from Ron as SCI Chair to Jonathan Robinson, GNSO Council Chair, to seek further guidance on the next steps for the SCI Charter.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please respond by <b>**COB Wednesday, 14 August**</b> with any comments on the draft message. No comments will be understood as agreement with the email’s contents.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Subject: GNSO Council Durban Wrap-Up Session and SCI Charter</span><span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">I understand that the GNSO Council discussed the SCI Charter revisions at its Wrap-Up Session in Durban on Thursday 18 July. At its meeting yesterday, the SCI
members discussed the outcomes from that session and decided that it would be helpful to seek additional guidance from the Council with respect to the next steps for the SCI Charter. In particular, based on the discussion in Durban, it seems clear that the
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The SCI understands that the Council agreed to consider this issue further on its mailing list and Council members were encouraged to share their views in support of one or the other option. Jeff Neuman also offered to provide background information as to
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">At yesterday's meeting SCI members expressed an interest in further revising the Charter to ensure that the role of 'standing committee' is clear, to update it
to include procedures for the election of SCI Chair and Vice-Chair, and to revise the decision-making process
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">if directed to do so by
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">the Council.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> In this regard, it should be noted that there are SCI members who believe
the “full consensus” process is beneficial for a group of this type. The SCI would be happy to brief the Council on the Charter and Consensus issues if so requested.
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> However, if the Council, as the Chartering organization, would prefer to take on the task of revising the charter, it would be helpful if it could inform the SCI accordingly.
In either case it seems clear that it will be helpful to have a revised Charter available as soon as possible. The SCI stands ready to assist in this task in whatever way the Council deems appropriate.</span><span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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