I will write today to the Chairs of the Constituencies/SGs/SOs to ask them their views and concerns. Crocker mentioned it in his comments, but it WAS not consulted with the community in any way.

I do think it is a problem for actually fulfilling the transparency of ICANN; however, I would like to hear from other members on your thoughts.

It is expensive for business to spend 6-7 days, but the Board will be now lessening its interactions with the community.

In my view, at this time, a bad move.

From: psc@vlaw-dc.com
To: bc-gnso@icann.org
Subject: [bc-gnso] ICANN Eliminates Board Meetings at ICANN Meetings
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:59:26 +0000

In my opinion, a step backwards for transparency and accountability -- http://www.thedomains.com/2012/04/30/icann-eliminates-friday-public-board-meeting-at-future-conferences/ .

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