Dear Bart Thank you for referring me to the 12th Feb 2013 document. I have now (re-) read it. I note particularly that it states that it is the Council that appoints members of the committee, as I thought, and as you've also now reconfirmed. Now, I did not see any discussion previously about the vacancy on the Council list. At least to me, it seems that as Council Members we appear to be being asked to rubber stamp a decision taken elsewhere, that, it seems to me, is proposed by some method that is not as transparent as one would expect (particularly with all the attention on accountable processes these days). Now, I, myself, would not have applied to serve on this committee. So I'm not inquiring out of any personal self-interest. Nor, on behalf of any other Councillor. I am, however, rather concerned that, despite my 100%++ confidence in the person proposed by you earlier today, that there could be other potential candidates that might be excluded if we have non-transparent appointment processes. And that might be the case in other Committees in the future too. Sp, I'd really like to understand the mechanism as to how this proposal was made formally to Council by the Committee, and to understand whether we have any lacunae in procedures here that, as a body, we might need to address, going forward. As stated, it is my feeling that we should be having, for all such Committees, open calls for volunteers. And when (or if) there is an expression of interest from more Councillors prepared to serve than there are vacancies (and there may not be), it shall be Council that decides, exactly as stated in the document you referred to me. Surely that must be the right procedure? Nigel On 14/07/15 11:45, Bart Boswinkel wrote:

Nigel, First of all this is NOT an ICANN procedure, but based on the ccNSO Travel Funding Guideline, and taking into account earlier practice. According to the ccNSO travel funding Guideline, the Council appoints members to the travel funding committee, which are all members of the Council (see http://ccnso.icann.org/about/travel-funding-12feb13-en.pdf).As you know Victor stepped down as Councillor and hence also as member of the ccNSO travel funding committee. As you know this committee has 3 members and decides on travel applications for ICANN meeting, including the Dublin meeting, which is required shortly.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards, Bart

On 14/07/15 11:12, "owner-ccnso-council@icann.org on behalf of Nigel Roberts" <owner-ccnso-council@icann.org on behalf of nigel@channelisles.net> wrote:

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Whilst I support Jordi for the role, more than wholeheartedly, I'm somehow confused by the process disclosed here.

Is it ICANN standard procedure for committees of Council to select their own members or is this something Council should be doing? (If the latter I would have expected there to be a call for volunteers first.)

Is this documented anywhere?

Please advise.

Kind regards

Nigel

On 14/07/15 09:21, Bart Boswinkel wrote:

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Dear all, As you will have noted Victor has stepped down as a member of the ccNSO Council. One of his roles was membership of the ccNSO travel funding committee ( the other members are Dotty and Katrina). As this committee will deal with the travel funding application for Dublin shortly this Council committee will need to be quorate again as soon as possible. Jordi Iparraguirre is willing to take up that role.

If you have any questions or objections, please reply to this list by Friday 17 July 2015 noon UTC.

Thank you and kind regards, Bart

From: <owner-ccnso-council@icann.org <mailto:owner-ccnso-council@icann.org>> on behalf of Victor Abboud <vabboudec@gmail.com <mailto:vabboudec@gmail.com>> Date: Saturday 11 July 2015 00:49 To: "ccnso-council@icann.org <mailto:ccnso-council@icann.org>" <ccnso-council@icann.org <mailto:ccnso-council@icann.org>> Subject: [ccnso-council] Fwd: council for LAC region

Dear all ,

As explained in the mail below , I am stepping down as ccNSO Council Member representing the LAC region. It has been a great experience sharing with you as well as learning from you. Many changes are due for the next months however I am confident that this group will advise and guide our community to the new challenges.

Best Regards,

Victor Abboud

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Victor Abboud* <vabboudec@gmail.com <mailto:vabboudec@gmail.com>> Date: 2015-06-29 15:18 GMT-05:00 Subject: council for LAC region To: Byron Holland <byron.holland@cira.ca <mailto:byron.holland@cira.ca>> Cc: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel@icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org>>

Dear Byron,

As you know from previous communications and conversations we had at the Buenos Aires Icann meeting, I left my position as CEO of NIC.EC <http://NIC.EC> the .EC ccTLD . As part of the LAC ccTLD community I was elected as ccNSO Council Member since March 2011 and 2014. Though my term ends in 2017 and though I maintain certain relationship with NIC.EC <http://NIC.EC>, I believe that is more convenient that another active member of the LAC region have the opportunity to contribute to the ccTLD community through the ccNSO Council.

Therefore, I am stepping down from the ccNSO Council as LAC region representative. I wish the ccNSO continues with the hard work and leadership it has demonstrated with you as Chair and the unconditional support of the Council members. If there is anything I might be of help for this community, please count with me.

Best Regards,

Victor Abboud