Hi, Since my laptop died and my new one was delayed in shipping, I still do not have adequate word capability. I have made my recommended changes below, apologies for my inability to do redline. 4 Develop complementary mechanisms for SO/AC consultation on administrative and executive issues to be addressed at the Board level. (Re: policy vs. implementation vs. executive function distinction (ATRT1 6); Report Section 5) Replace with: 4 Develop mechanisms whereby the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO/AC ) can consult with the Board on issues determined to be administrative and executive issues. (Re: policy vs. implementation vs. executive function distinction (ATRT1 6); Report Section 5) 9.2. Explore Options for Restructuring Current Review Mechanisms The ICANN Board should convene a Special Community Committee to discuss options for improving Board accountability with regard to restructuring of the Independent Review Panel (IRP) and the Reconsideration Process. The group will use the report of the Experts Group Report (ESEP) on Restructuring as one basis for its discussions. Replace with: 9.2. Explore Options for Restructuring Current Review Mechanisms The ICANN Board should convene a Special Community Committee to discuss options for improving Board accountability with regard to restructuring of the Independent Review Panel (IRP) and the Reconsideration Process. The group will use the report of the Experts Group Report (ESEP) on Restructuring as one basis for its discussions. All recommendation of this Special Community Committee would be subject to full community participation, consultation and review. 9.5. Establish a Viable Whistleblower Program Adopt the One World Trust and/or Berkman Center recommendations to establish a viable whistleblower program. The processes for ICANN employee transparency and whistleblowing should be made public. ICANN also should arrange for an annual professional audit of its whistleblower policy to insure that the program meets the global best practices. Replace with 9.5. Determine the Viabilty of the ICANN Whistleblower Program (aka the employee hotline) and implement any necessary improvements Adopt the One World Trust recommendations to establish a viable whistleblower program. The processes for ICANN employee transparency and whistleblowing should be made public. ICANN also should arrange for an annual professional audit of its whistleblower policy to insure that the program meets the global best practices. ~~~ avri