Hi Eberhard

Because I really want us to be avoiding the briar pit of defining phrases like "respecting the fundamental rights", can you help me by approaching this another way.   Can you now or in the future write a specific statement which says, "ICANN should treat its staff with.... and respect...; ICANN should treat Constituents with...; ICANN shall treat affected parties with..... "   Then I may have a clearer and more specific view of actionable behaviour expected. 

I note that the ICANN Accountability and Transparency Frameworks and Principles in 2008 included the following.  Perhaps it is this sort of statement that could be usefully amended to meet your needs? :

F. ICANN EXPECTED STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Those who take part in ICANN multi-stakeholder process including Board, staff and all those involved in Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee councils undertake to:

  • Act in accordance with ICANN’s Bylaws. In particular, participants undertake to act within the mission of ICANN and in the spirit of the values contained in the Bylaws.

  • Adhere to the conflict of interest policy laid out in the Bylaws.

  • Treat all members of the ICANN community equally, irrespective of nationality, gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation; members of the ICANN community should treat each other with civility both face to face and online.

  • Act in a reasonable and informed manner when participating in policy development and decision-making processes. This includes regularly attending all scheduled meetings and exercising independent judgment based solely on what is in the overall best interest of Internet users and the stability and security of the Internet’s system of unique identifiers, irrespective of personal interests and the interests of the entity to which an individual might owe their appointment.

  • Listen to the views of all stakeholders when considering policy issues. ICANN is a unique multi-stakeholder environment. Those who take part in the ICANN process must acknowledge the importance of all stakeholders and seek to understand their points of view.

  • Work to build consensus with other stakeholders in order to find solutions to the issues that fall within the areas of ICANN’s responsibility. The ICANN model is based on a bottom-up, consensus driven approach to policy development. Those who take part in the ICANN process must take responsibility for ensuring the success of the model by trying to build consensus with other participants.

  • Act in accordance with ICANN policies.

  • Protect the organization’s assets and ensure their efficient and effective use.

  • Act fairly and in good faith with other participants in the ICANN process.

Microsoft Word - MOP 10 January 2008
Best

Paul


On 8/1/15 3:18 AM, Dr Eberhard W Lisse wrote:
Paul,

I understand Keith opposition to extending ICANN's mission, to mean ICANN treat whoever it deals with (such as staff, constituents, (directly) affected parties and the like) by respecting the fundamental rights.

And this is exactly what I want/mean.

el



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