Ron -- So then you agree that the fundamental structure set out
in the Charter is conceptually correct, and are not proposing to change it? Or
do you have a proposal you wish to share? If I said something
inconsistent in Seoul, please prove it to me privately and I will come back to
the list and acknowledge or explain. Otherwise I doubt I was inconsistent
as this has always been my belief -- and I argued strenuously for it in our
last, grueling Charter debate.
It certainly is a high privilege to serve as an elected
representative of such a wide variety of businesses, trying to advance their
interests in the DNS. It is also a great deal of work, merely to monitor
all the policy work much less to meaningfully participate, engage others to
participate, and build consensus not only in the disparate and tense BC, but also
among other stakeholders. It is hard, generally thankless and frustrating
work and it takes a lot of volunteer time. The amount of time easily
averages 8-10 hours a week. There are never enough other volunteers to
assist, so the work falls to Councilors to undertake or ignore.
The travel benefit is the only benefit offered to Councilors.
It was a hard fought benefit only offered in recent years. And now it is
uncertain again, as political interests (in particular our administrative
Chair) have worked to turn the thrice-yearly travel benefit into a political
football to be punted about each time, ending up in the hands of some lucky
winner who has most pleased the Chair in recent months.
As my Council seat is coming up for election very soon, people
should understand all this as they consider potential candidacies. I’m
happy to answer any questions.
From: owner-bc-gnso@icann.org
[mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Ron Andruff
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 2:16 PM
To: 'bc - GNSO list'
Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] CSG charter and knock-on effects to BC charter
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
Seoul, which is a matter of public record.
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 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10001
+ 1 212 481 2820 ext. 11
-----Original 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 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10001
+ 1 212 481 2820 ext. 11
-----Original 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 Brussels presentation:
"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