September 2010 - Ccnso-council

ccNSO NomCom candidates - for your voting!
by Gabriella Schittek Sept. 6, 2010

Sept. 6, 2010

Dear Councillors, We have three candidates for the ccNSO representative to the NomCom position: 1) Mohamed Ibrahim, .so 2) Giovanni Seppia, .eu 3) Christopher To, .hk Their statements on why they wish to have the position are copied in below. Please, let me know via email who you would prefer to have the position. The position is for one year, with the possibility to be renewed for another year. I need your votes by the 14th September! Thanks, Gabi --- Mohamed Ibrahim, .so: I feel I'm ready to serve the ICT and global Internet community via ICANN to be an honour and a privilege. I will on a sabbatical leave from my university and therefore I will have time to focus on learning and focusing on this role. I'm also involved in setting up the .so ccTLD, internet society chapter of Somalia and other ICT for development related projects in Somalia. Having worked in the IT industry for two decades at different levels, there were many times I was involved in selecting and recruiting staff including some at managerial level. I have also worked and gained experience in dealing with people from different parts of the world, i.e. the Pacific region (Australia, Papua New Guinea), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE), Africa (Somalia and Kenya). I have also lived and travelled extensively in Europe and the USA. My years in academia also gave me opportunity not only to teach and lecture but also to write papers and work with others in my field in a collaborative ways. I have gained experience in selecting potential candidates for graduate studies (Masters and Phds)among many students who apply for positions in university positions, etc. Therefore whether it was from interviewing potential employees or students my focus has always been finding the right person based on many variables beyond their technical capabilities such as their personal integrity, objectivity and intelligence. As an ex-ICT professional, public servant and now academic I value highly the importance of the broad public interest ahead of any particular interests; hence my membership to many community associations, such as the Australian computer society, friends of Music (at university), local green society (in my area) and a sport club. I'm also head of the 'one institution @ a time' initiative for Somalia, where few of us form the Somalia diaspora are working to help the rebuilding of the country focusing on one institution at a time; my area of responsibility in this initiative is helping the ICT community and hence my role as the project manager of the .so ccTLD project which will go-live in few weeks time and other ICT projects such as the internet society chapter of Somalia, assisting the universities, etc. I have been attending the ICANN conferences, IGF and ICT4D conferences over the last few years. I feel I have gained some understanding of the association works and now I'm ready to be part of its real work by volunteering to do my part in moving it forward and making sure the internet reaches everyone by doing my part of the rowing and ensuring the right people are selected to do the steering. --- Giovanni Seppia, .eu Having worked within the ccTLD community during the past ten years and having already participated in several ICANN policy-processes, I believe I am suitable for the ccNSO representative position in the NomCom. I do understand that the role implies a certain level of commitment which I am ready to undertake with the enthusiasm, flexibility and professionalism which are the values I am always trying to "ensure" in my tasks. The ICANN approach requires profiles that can both further progress the work done so far and adequately represent the need of the incredibly multicultural ccTLD community. I think I might be helpful in selecting the right people for this job. --- Christopher To, .hk: A. Why would you like to volunteer as a ccNSO representative to the NomCom? - want to contribute to the ongoing development of the Internet, in particular the Domain Name System - appreciate the efforts of ccNSO in pushing through IDN ccTLD fast track - want to ensure there are capable and knowledgeable people sitting on the ICANN Board (and different Advisory Committees and Supporting Organisations) who understand the needs of ccTLDs and can speak for these needs and fight for results beneficial to the ccTLD community - for current and future issues like the IDN ccPDP, DNS-CERT, implementation of DNSSEC, etc. B. What are your strengths for this position? - more than 10 years' experience in UDRP, domain name dispute resolution and arbitration - more than 10 years as the Secretary General of HKIAC and ADNDRC - 6 years as the Chairman of HKIRC, the registry for the .HK ccTLD - 2 years as a Member of the Consultative and Advisory Panel (CAP) of HKIRC - was previously a NomCom member - knows and understands the process and procedures and priorities involved in the nomination process - chartered electronics engineer, chartered IT professional, arbitrator, mediator, adjudicator and lawyer - hold adjunct professorships at a variety of universities in engineering and law - vice-chairman of the IET (Hong Kong Branch) and vice-chairman of HKIE - electronics division - council member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors and understands Corporate Governance principles and procedures - excellent command of spoken and written English ---

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FW: Update on FY 11 SSR Plan
by Chris Disspain Sept. 6, 2010

Sept. 6, 2010

FYI. Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd <tel:1300%20732%20929> T: 1300 732 929 | <tel:03%208341%204112> F: 03 8341 4112 E: ceo(a)auda.org.au | W: <http://www.auda.org.au/> www.auda.org.au auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: Patrick Jones [mailto:patrick.jones@icann.org] Sent: Thursday, 2 September 2010 01:37 To: ceo(a)auda.org.au Cc: Bart Boswinkel Subject: RE: Update on FY 11 SSR Plan Chris, I wanted to give you advance notice that we are intending to publish the FY 11 Security, Stability & Resiliency (SSR) Plan for community review and comment by late next week (10 September 2010, or at the latest by 13 Sept). You may recall that ICANN published a Plan for Enhanced Internet Security, Stability & Resiliency in May 2009 as a baseline document (http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-21may09-en.htm) The updated document reflects developments since the initial SSR Plan was published and activities for the FY 11 operating cycle. I am available to answer any questions that may come up regarding this document, either from the ccNSO or others in the ccTLD community. Interested members of the community are encouraged to review and provide feedback once the comment period is open. I am also available to participate in a briefing call with the ccNSO if you wish to have one. Best regards, Patrick -- Patrick L. Jones Senior Manager, Continuity & Risk Management Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers 1101 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 930 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: +1 202 570 7115 patrick.jones(a)icann.org patrickjones.tel __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5413 (20100831) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5416 (20100901) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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Draft charter Financial contributions wg
by Bart Boswinkel Sept. 3, 2010

Sept. 3, 2010

Dear all, As discussed on the previous council call please find included the draft charter for the financial contributions wg for comment. To be most helpful, please send your comments to the list by Friday 3 September 2010. Kind regards, Bart

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RE: [ccnso-council] Draft charter Financial contributions wg
by Chris Disspain Sept. 2, 2010

Sept. 2, 2010

Juhani, This is a good point. Are there any other comments before we put the charter forward for formal approval? Cheers, Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd T: 1300 732 929 | F: 03 8341 4112 E: ceo(a)auda.org.au | W:www.auda.org.au auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-ccnso-council(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-ccnso-council@icann.org] On > Behalf Of Juselius Juhani > Sent: Thursday, 26 August 2010 19:49 > To: Bart Boswinkel; ccNSO Council > Subject: RE: [ccnso-council] Draft charter Financial contributions wg > > > Thank you Bart for this excellent draft. > > On the third paragraph there is a list of criterias and other > requirements for the working group members. Set limitations are good but > in case there are more willing participants to the WG than is > reasonable, should we have some recommendations here how to choose the > members? > > I'm raising up this question because the ccTLD field is quite > heterogeneous what comes to geographic location, size, type of the > organization, etc. When working with financial contributions this > diversity plays an important role. For example, financial realities are > quite different for profit making ccTLDs and for ccTLDs in developing > countries. Or even the ability to contibute at all (state owned ccTLDs > vs. private ccTLDs). > > Taking this and existing criterias in Paragraph #3 in to account, in my > opinion, WG members should represent this diversity as well as possible. > Therefore I suggest we modify the first sentence something like "Members > of the working group will be appointed by the ccNSO Council paying > attention to diverse background of the applicants" > > Juhani > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-ccnso-council(a)icann.org > > [mailto:owner-ccnso-council@icann.org] On Behalf Of Bart Boswinkel > > Sent: 26. elokuuta 2010 11:40 > > To: ccNSO Council > > Subject: [ccnso-council] Draft charter Financial contributions wg > > > > Dear all, > > As discussed on the previous council call please find > > included the draft charter for the financial contributions wg > > for comment. To be most helpful, please send your comments to > > the list by Friday 3 September 2010. > > Kind regards, > > Bart > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 5398 (20100826) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 5394 (20100824) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 5400 (20100826) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database > 5401 (20100827) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5413 (20100831) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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RE: [ccnso-council] ccNSO NomCom candidates - for your voting!
by Chris Disspain Sept. 2, 2010

Sept. 2, 2010

Gabi, The voting time could be extended until our next council meeting couldn't it? Cheers, Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd <tel:1300%20732%20929> T: 1300 732 929 | <tel:03%208341%204112> F: 03 8341 4112 E: ceo(a)auda.org.au | W: <http://www.auda.org.au/> www.auda.org.au auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: owner-ccnso-council(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-ccnso-council@icann.org] On Behalf Of Gabriella Schittek Sent: Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:53 To: ccNSO Council Subject: [ccnso-council] ccNSO NomCom candidates - for your voting! Dear Councillors, We have three candidates for the ccNSO representative to the NomCom position: 1) Mohamed Ibrahim, .so 2) Giovanni Seppia, .eu 3) Christopher To, .hk Their statements on why they wish to have the position are copied in below. Please, let me know via email who you would prefer to have the position. The position is for one year, with the possibility to be renewed for another year. I need your votes by the 14th September! Thanks, Gabi --- Mohamed Ibrahim, .so: I feel I'm ready to serve the ICT and global Internet community via ICANN to be an honour and a privilege. I will on a sabbatical leave from my university and therefore I will have time to focus on learning and focusing on this role. I'm also involved in setting up the .so ccTLD, internet society chapter of Somalia and other ICT for development related projects in Somalia. Having worked in the IT industry for two decades at different levels, there were many times I was involved in selecting and recruiting staff including some at managerial level. I have also worked and gained experience in dealing with people from different parts of the world, i.e. the Pacific region (Australia, Papua New Guinea), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE), Africa (Somalia and Kenya). I have also lived and travelled extensively in Europe and the USA. My years in academia also gave me opportunity not only to teach and lecture but also to write papers and work with others in my field in a collaborative ways. I have gained experience in selecting potential candidates for graduate studies (Masters and Phds)among many students who apply for positions in university positions, etc. Therefore whether it was from interviewing potential employees or students my focus has always been finding the right person based on many variables beyond their technical capabilities such as their personal integrity, objectivity and intelligence. As an ex-ICT professional, public servant and now academic I value highly the importance of the broad public interest ahead of any particular interests; hence my membership to many community associations, such as the Australian computer society, friends of Music (at university), local green society (in my area) and a sport club. I'm also head of the 'one institution @ a time' initiative for Somalia, where few of us form the Somalia diaspora are working to help the rebuilding of the country focusing on one institution at a time; my area of responsibility in this initiative is helping the ICT community and hence my role as the project manager of the .so ccTLD project which will go-live in few weeks time and other ICT projects such as the internet society chapter of Somalia, assisting the universities, etc. I have been attending the ICANN conferences, IGF and ICT4D conferences over the last few years. I feel I have gained some understanding of the association works and now I'm ready to be part of its real work by volunteering to do my part in moving it forward and making sure the internet reaches everyone by doing my part of the rowing and ensuring the right people are selected to do the steering. --- Giovanni Seppia, .eu Having worked within the ccTLD community during the past ten years and having already participated in several ICANN policy-processes, I believe I am suitable for the ccNSO representative position in the NomCom. I do understand that the role implies a certain level of commitment which I am ready to undertake with the enthusiasm, flexibility and professionalism which are the values I am always trying to "ensure" in my tasks. The ICANN approach requires profiles that can both further progress the work done so far and adequately represent the need of the incredibly multicultural ccTLD community. I think I might be helpful in selecting the right people for this job. --- Christopher To, .hk: A. Why would you like to volunteer as a ccNSO representative to the NomCom? - want to contribute to the ongoing development of the Internet, in particular the Domain Name System - appreciate the efforts of ccNSO in pushing through IDN ccTLD fast track - want to ensure there are capable and knowledgeable people sitting on the ICANN Board (and different Advisory Committees and Supporting Organisations) who understand the needs of ccTLDs and can speak for these needs and fight for results beneficial to the ccTLD community - for current and future issues like the IDN ccPDP, DNS-CERT, implementation of DNSSEC, etc. B. What are your strengths for this position? - more than 10 years' experience in UDRP, domain name dispute resolution and arbitration - more than 10 years as the Secretary General of HKIAC and ADNDRC - 6 years as the Chairman of HKIRC, the registry for the .HK ccTLD - 2 years as a Member of the Consultative and Advisory Panel (CAP) of HKIRC - was previously a NomCom member - knows and understands the process and procedures and priorities involved in the nomination process - chartered electronics engineer, chartered IT professional, arbitrator, mediator, adjudicator and lawyer - hold adjunct professorships at a variety of universities in engineering and law - vice-chairman of the IET (Hong Kong Branch) and vice-chairman of HKIE - electronics division - council member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors and understands Corporate Governance principles and procedures - excellent command of spoken and written English --- __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5410 (20100830) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5416 (20100901) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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comments on ccNSO review
by Chris Disspain Sept. 1, 2010

Sept. 1, 2010

All, Attached are the ccNSO Council's draft of comments on the ITEMS ccNSO review. The deadline for posting is 15 September so if you would like to provide any comment please send it to me by 7 September. Cheers, Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd <tel:1300%20732%20929> T: 1300 732 929 | <tel:03%208341%204112> F: 03 8341 4112 E: <mailto:ceo@auda.org.au> ceo(a)auda.org.au | W: <http://www.auda.org.au/> www.auda.org.au auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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FW: ICANN/ENISA survey on CERT-ccTLD cooperation
by Chris Disspain Sept. 1, 2010

Sept. 1, 2010

All, Peter Van Roste sent me this the other day. I was not aware of it so I asked Bart to find out the background. The response he got is below. The council will discuss this on its next call. Any comments in the meantime are most welcome! Cheers, Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd <tel:1300%20732%20929> T: 1300 732 929 | <tel:03%208341%204112> F: 03 8341 4112 E: ceo(a)auda.org.au | W: <http://www.auda.org.au/> www.auda.org.au auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: Yurie Ito <yurie.ito(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:42:45 -0700 To: Patrick Jones <patrick.jones(a)icann.org>, Greg Rattray <greg.rattray(a)icann.org>, Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: ICANN National Survey Hi Patrick, This survey is a response to the ccNSO, GAC and other comments about understanding the connections and the gaps between national CSIRTs and DNS operations. Our intent to conduct such a survey has been consistently mentioned in our communications related to the way forward the DNS-CERT, beginning with our public response to comments in April. And has been part of all the stakeholders discussions on this topic including at the Brussels meeting. Answer to those specific questions below; 1, What is purpose of survey? - See above. 2. How does this survey relate to the survey Rod announced in his letter to the ccNSO in response of DNS-CERT discussion in Nairobi. - Rod's april memo on DNS-CERT to ccNSO and others mentions no survey. Our May summary of analysis on comments states that survey will be conducted in the way forward section. It is clearly addressed in Rod's 11th August memo to the ccNSO, gNSO and ALAC chairs to include the participation of ENISA. 3. What will be role of ENISA role? ICANN role? - ENISA is coordinating the survey within its region as we prepared the survey. ENISA volunteered to do that along with other regional CSIRT organization. 4. Has the initiative on this survey been communicated/announced to ccTLD community? If not, will it be? CAN they influence the process? - Through the processes described above, as well as in the public forum of DNS-CERT at the Brussels meeting. We willing to work with anybody going forward. We will work with them the interpreting the analysis of survey. CENTR is free to work with ENISA as they desire. 5. What is current status? Has the survey been conducted? If not, when - CERT/CC sent out the survey and messages to all the National CSIRTs last week. 6 Where ccTLD community members involved in drafting - We are not sure why this is concerned here. Staff was acting to answer the specific questions raised by the community, and had announced publicly the intend to conduct such survey back to May. 7. How does this relate to the activities of the ccNSO Incident Response WG? Have they been informed/involved? - It does not relate to WG's discussion directly, they have been informed through the process described above. Thanks, - Yurie ------ Forwarded Message From: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:51:31 -0700 To: Patrick Jones <patrick.jones(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: ICANN National Survey Hi Patrick, Per our discussion today on the ENISA/ ICANN survey I have the following questions: 1, What is purpose of survey? 2. How does this survey relate to the survey Rod announced in his letter to the ccNSO in response of DNS-CERT discussion in Nairobi. 3. What will be role of ENISA role? ICANN role? 4. Has the initiative on this survey been communicated/announced to ccTLD community? If not, will it be? CAN they influence the process? 5. What is current status? Has the survey been conducted? If not, when? 6 Where ccTLD community members involved in drafting? 7. How does this relate to the activities of the ccNSO Incident Response WG? Have they been informed/involved? If possible I would appreciate some answers a soon as possible, either by phone, Skype so I can get back to Chris. Bart

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ccNSO Activity Summary August 2010
by Gabriella Schittek Sept. 1, 2010

Sept. 1, 2010

ccNSO Activity Summary August 2010 Working Groups All Mp3 recordings of the various Working Group Telephone Conferences during August 2010 are available at: http://ccnso.icann.org/calendar Notes from IDN PDP Working Group 2 Telephone Conference 26th August 2010: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/notes-26aug10-en.pdf Notes from Programme Working Group Telephone Conference 24th August 2010: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/notes-mpwg-24aug10-en.pdf Notes from Incident Response Working Group telephone conference 18th August 2010: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/notes-ir-wg-18aug10-en.pdf Amended SOP Working Group Charter, as approved by the ccNSO Council, 17th August 2010: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/sopiwg-charter-18aug10-en.pdf Transcript from JIG Working Group Telephone Conference 10th August 2010: http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/transcript-jig-10aug10-en.pdf Notes from IDN PDP Working Group 2 Telephone Conference 5th August 2010: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/notes-ipwg2-05aug10-en.pdf ccNSO Council (OPEN) ccNSO Council Nominations Open for ccNSO members: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/elections/call-for-nominations-31aug10.htm Minutes of ccNSO Council Telephone Conference 17th August 2010: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/minutes-council-call-17aug10-en.pdf Mp3 Recording of Council Telephone Conference 17th August 2010: http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-council-20100817.mp3 Statements and Responses Response from ICANN CEO to Joint Letter From Chairs of the GNSO, ccNSO and ALAC on ICANN's Proposed Establishment of a DNS-CERT, 11th August 2010: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/beckstrom-to-langdon-orr-disspain-gomes-11aug1… ccNSO Youtube Channel Contributions CENTR video on the DNS: http://www.youtube.com/ccnso#p/a/u/0/42pxnLZJXzo <http://www.youtube.com/ccnso#p/a/u/0/42pxnLZJXzo> Various Announcements ICANN organises webinar on ICANN international public meetings: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25aug10-en.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25aug10-en.htm> Update from ICANN's Policy Department August 2010: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-aug10-en.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-aug10-en.htm> (CLOSED) ccNSO Travel Funding open for Cartagena meeting: http://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-02aug10-en.htm <http://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-02aug10-en.htm> (CLOSED) ICANN is looking for a Chair for the Nominating Committee (NomCom): http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jul10-en.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jul10-en.htm> Open ccNSO Related Public Comment Periods OPEN until 15th September 2010: ccNSO Review - External Reviewers' Final Report: http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#ccnso-external OPEN until 15th September 2010: DRD Working Group: Interim Paper on Delegation, Redelegation and Retirement of ccTLDs: http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#drd OPEN until 9th September 2010: JIG Working Group: Interim Paper on Policy Aspects Regarding Introduction of Single Character IDN TLDs: http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#jig-initial-report

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RE: [ccnso-council] Response ITEMS Final Report (ccNSO Review)
by Chris Disspain Sept. 1, 2010

Sept. 1, 2010

Patricio, Thank you for your notes below. Given that I have had no further comment I have sent the draft out to members with a couple of minor grammatical changes and the removal of the paragraph in 9 which mentioned stacking of membership. I have also amended the response to 4. The use of the word 'research' was unfortunate. I have changed it to 'experience' and was intending the comment to refer to the experience of the ccNSOs Participation WG and generally. I'm not sure if you were intending there to be amendments flowing from your other comments. Let men know if you are suggesting any specific changes. I think it would be most useful for the council to discuss your thoughts below re PDP and terms at our next council workshop. Cheers, Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd <tel:1300%20732%20929> T: 1300 732 929 | <tel:03%208341%204112> F: 03 8341 4112 E: <mailto:ceo@auda.org.au> ceo(a)auda.org.au | W: <http://www.auda.org.au/> www.auda.org.au auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: owner-ccnso-council(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-ccnso-council@icann.org] On Behalf Of Patricio Poblete Sent: Friday, 27 August 2010 02:39 To: ccNSO Council Cc: Bart Boswinkel Subject: Re: [ccnso-council] Response ITEMS Final Report (ccNSO Review) Dear all, I have a few comments about the proposed response. First of all, I believe the note should begin "The ccNSO Council welcomes..." instead of "The ccNSO welcomes...". About Recommendation 1: The recommendation does not distinguish between two things that are very different: (1) more streamlined policy developing mechanisms, and (2) formal mechanisms to generate non-binding comments and positions. About (2), I think it might be a good idea to make such mechanisms explicit. Today we do this by a variety of means, ranging from an improvised answer to a question from the board during breakfast to a formal resolution of the council. About (1), Chris is right that this is a delicate issue, and we should not tinker with it unnecessarily, but on the other hand I cannot help feeling that something is not right if a PDP for the simplest thing takes years and years. This means that, in practice, if something really important and urgent needs to be done, it has to bypass the PDP mechanism in some other ad-hoc way, like the Fast Track. I would not be against *considering* if the PDP mechanism can be optimized. About Recommendation 4: "Lastly, the ccNSO's own research shows that there is a very high opportunity cost associated with attempting to significantly increase membership." Is there a link to this research? About Recommendation 9: As a long-time council member from a region with a reasonably large number of ccNSO members, I think we could at least have recommended term limits. It is easy to just keep asking the same person to be the representative, but if there is a motivation to look for a different one, usually suitable candidates appear. Personally, I will probably provide such an incentive to my colleagues when my current term ends. Patricio __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5400 (20100826) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5394 (20100824) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5400 (20100826) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5401 (20100827) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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