noticed cut and paste error Hi, Several people have mentioned the ASEP recommendations A list of these can be found on page 10 of the enclosed report. Specifically: RECONSIDERATION * Improve access - add claims for consideration of inaccurate material information///(bylaws were changed to include this, don't know whether practice has caught up yet)/ * Define key terms, such as “material information”, “materially harmed” * Modify time limits for submissions * Include terms and conditions in request form * Allow for urgent review in place of stay * Allow for summary dismissal when warranted * Allow “class” filings/consolidation * Require allegations of standing Independent Review * Create omnibus standing panel/(As people have said the bylaws were changed for this.)/ * Define key terms * Introduce optional cooperative engagement and conciliation phases to narrow issues and improve efficiency * Require submission form with terms and conditions * Introduce: (i) time limits for filing and decision; (ii) and page limitations for argument * Eliminate in-person proceedings absent real need * Allow “class” filings/consolidation * Require allegations of standing ATRT2
From the report:
With regard to restructuring review mechanisms, an Accountability Structures Expert Panel (ASEP) was commissioned in September 2012. It included three international experts on issues of corporate governance, accountability and international dispute resolution. The ASEP reported on October 2012 and the Board acted upon its recommendations on 20 December 2012, approving amendments to bylaws Article IV, Section 2[80] (Reconsideration), Section 3[81] (Independent Review), and the corresponding Cooperative Engagement Process for Independent Review.[82] 80 http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws/proposed-bylaw-revision-reco... 26oct12-en.pdf 81 Ibid. 82 http://www.icann.org/en/news/irp/proposed-cep-26oct12-en.pdf ---- The Special Community Group will use the 2012 Report of the Accountability Structures Expert Panel (ASEP) as one basis for its discussions. All recommendations of this Special Community Group would be subject to full community participation, consultation and review, and must take into account any limitations that may be imposed by ICANN’s structure, including the degree to which the ICANN Board cannot legally cede its decision-making to, or otherwise be bound by, a third party. /(As Bruce and Alan have indicated we are that Special community Group/) avri