[NCUC-EC] URGENT: Proposed EC statement on transition and ICANN reforms

[Rafik Dammak]

Hi Milton,

Happy with this statememt.

Best,

Rafik

On Sep 29, 2016 3:10 AM, "Mueller, Milton L" <milton at gatech.edu> wrote:

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> Dear EC members
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> We have learned this evening that the IANA transition will not be blocked
> by the US Congress.
>
> As an immediate measure, I’d like for the NCUC EC to send the statement
> below to the ICANN board. I have copied our GNSO Councilors on this because
> I think they could help push this agenda.
>
> The words below may not be perfect but please let’s not get mired in
> word-smithing, we need to get this statement out quickly. If there are any
> significant errors or omissions fix them and send an amended version right
> out, otherwise just express your support (or lack of it).
>
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> --MM
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> The Noncommercial Users Constituency (NCUC) Executive Committee (EC) was
> gratified to hear that the IANA transition will not be blocked by the U.S.
> Congress. We congratulate the board and the entire multistakeholder
> community on this news. Now that the contract with NTIA is sure to expire
> on September 30, the NCUC EC asks that the ICANN board immediately file and
> execute any and all procedures needed to implement the new bylaws, which
> put into place critical accountability reforms. We see quick action on this
> matter as a confidence-building measure and a signal of good faith to the
> global stakeholder community. We see delay any in taking those steps as
> raising risks to the successful completion of the transition. We hope the
> board and ICANN’s legal staff share these concerns and act accordingly.
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