Mike,
I
was attempting to respond to Philip and inform the list of one charter
refinement that I am aware of as a member of the noted Work Team (i.e., all
votes belong to the Constituency).
While
I didn't intend to strike a nerve it appears I did, and thus you force me to
point out that your response to the list about your voting is contrary to the position
you took at the GNSO Council meeting in
The
last point that must be addressed is that many of the BC members are small
business owners like myself, who personally foot the bill to attend a 7-day
ICANN meeting three times per year, so I take umbrage with your comment: “…so that everyone has a fair chance to
comment, and not merely those who have the luxury of attending every ICANN
meeting.” The luxury goes to those whose trips are fully
paid, including our councilors; not to those of us who pay from our own pockets
to participate in ICANN.
Kind
regards,
RA
Ronald
N. Andruff
President
RNA
Partners, Inc.
220
+
1 212 481 2820 ext. 11
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Message-----
From: owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Ron
Andruff
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 10:39 AM
To: 'bc - GNSO list'
Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] CSG charter and knock-on effects to BC charter
Mike,
Philip and all,
As
part of the GNSO Council Operating Procedures Work Team, I note that one
refinement
to our Charter (under the new requirements) is that the revised
charters
need to require constituency reps to advise their constituencies
when
they will be absent or abstaining from a vote as all votes belong to
the
constituencies not the councilors. This new procedure is required
because
of the low voting thresholds within the new 'house' structure.
This
amendment not only clarifies any misconception that the BC's councilors
can
vote their personal wishes over those of the constituency, but
additionally
provides a clearly defined mechanism to alert the ExComm when
councilors
intend to abstain or be absent whenever votes are taken.
Separately,
Sarah, I would also like to join you, Philip and others on the
drafting
team working group.
Thank
you.
Kind
regards,
RA
Ronald
N. Andruff
President
RNA
Partners, Inc.
220
+
1 212 481 2820 ext. 11
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Message-----
From:
owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of
Philip
Sheppard
Sent:
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 7:32 AM
To:
'bc - GNSO list'
Subject:
[bc-gnso] CSG charter and knock-on effects to BC charter
Sarah,
thank
you for your reply.
I
wasn't aware I was making any accusations just a request.
You
reminded us of your
"Welcome
small working group to help to offer suggestions on language
options
and
comments on draft text".
I
volunteer for this small working group.
Who
else is on it?
May
I see the draft text?
Philip