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> On Behalf Of Darcy Southwell
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 7:48 PM
To: Ayden Férdeline <icann@ferdeline.com>
Cc: gnso-secs@icann.org; 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> wrote:

Thanks for this, Keith. A two week extension sounds most sensible.

Best wishes, Ayden

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On Monday, March 25, 2019 2:40 PM, Drazek, Keith via council <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>
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:54 PM
To: Drazek, Keith <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

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