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

[Stephanie Perrin]

Fine by me, and congratulations!!!

Stephanie Perrin


On 2016-09-28 22:10, Mueller, Milton L wrote:
>
> Dear EC members
>
> 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).
>
> --MM
>
> ===
>
> 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.
>
> ##END
>

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