Thanks – I also agree that an extension is sensible. We don’t need to wait until the new Chair is found to start this important work though; Rafik is a very capable interim Chair! As for the concept of a paid chair I support exploring this concept as it will ensure we get someone who is engaged and motivated. I’m not so convinced that co-chairs, especially one from each house, is the way to go, however: we need a single strong independent chair that can ensure quick forward movement. A pair / trio of co-chairs could result in a situation where well-entrenched and known views impede progress. I also still think Michele’s idea of a ccNSO person would be great – if we know anyone willing to take this on! Best Marie From: council <council-bounces@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> On Behalf Of Darcy Southwell Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 7:48 PM To: Ayden Férdeline <icann@ferdeline.com<mailto:icann@ferdeline.com>> Cc: gnso-secs@icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>; council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] Updated/Extended EPDP Chair EOI Thanks, Keith. Agree a two week extension is reasonable given the circumstances. I hope providing additional details about the anticipated workload, pace, and intensity for phase 2 increases the pool of viable candidates. But for the sake of argument, what if it does not? I think we need to start thinking that through now and not wait until our 18 April meeting to start considering our options. A few thoughts I have: * We can extend the application deadline one more time if necessary; although doing so is likely only productive if there is a serious outreach campaign to locate additional qualified applicants. * What if the chair was a paid position? I know this wasn't a popular idea during our Kobe meeting, and I can understand why. But maybe we need to rethink that and explore budget options with ICANN. * Re-evaluate the charter for leadership make up/selection. * What if we select 2 co-chairs, one from each house? * If Council selects the chair through the established process, maybe each house selects a vice chair. With 2 vice chairs, the chair will have more support. Ideas from others? Thanks, Darcy On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 8:20 AM Ayden Férdeline <icann@ferdeline.com<mailto:icann@ferdeline.com>> wrote: Thanks for this, Keith. A two week extension sounds most sensible. Best wishes, Ayden ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Monday, March 25, 2019 2:40 PM, Drazek, Keith via council <council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> wrote: Hi all, The deadline for the EOI response has passed and there was only one respondent. In light of the EPDP and GNSO Council discussions in Kobe, I think it’s appropriate to extend the deadline for two weeks to Monday, 8 April while providing some additional details about the anticipated work load and pace/intensity of Phase 2. I hope this will inform potential Chair candidates and encourage a more robust response. We have updated the attached EOI document accordingly, which will be posted later today. Please let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Keith From: Marika Konings <marika.konings@icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org>> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:54 PM To: Drazek, Keith <kdrazek@verisign.com<mailto:kdrazek@verisign.com>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Updated EPDP Team EOI How does the attached look? Note that I’ll be traveling part of the day tomorrow so I may be less responsive. Please make sure to copy in Nathalie on the final version so she can co-ordinate the distribution. Thanks, Marika Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings@icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense...> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense...>. _______________________________________________ council mailing list council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm.icann.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fcouncil&data=02%7C01%7Cmarksv%40microsoft.com%7C12c30c5cb18e4a71cb2608d6b1ffcdf7%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636892109566200171&sdata=YvpxSjUZGeYwSJxVsp6iagvdy7CqFyCaWAv79UmIF18%3D&reserved=0>