Dear all, Here are the notes that staff took in relation to action items stemming from the Special GNSO Council meeting that just concluded. Please let us know if we have missed or mischaracterized anything. ACTION ITEMS: * Letter explaining GNSO Council response - James to prepare draft for Council consideration before 21 January, assisted by Keith and Ed * Rec 5, 11 - James to draft additional language along the lines of what was discussed/agreed on the call, assisted by Ed and Paul * Rec 1 - reinsert BC note about strong right of inspection (perhaps with cross-reference in/to Rec 3?) * Rec 2 - change "unanimous support" to "broad support" * Rec 3, 4 - no change * Rec 6 - remove last sentence; add note that certain questions remain to be resolved in WS2 * Rec 7 - no change * Rec 8 – further elaboration needed on note about timeliness (including replies and deadlines) * Rec 9 - Review whether IPC comment on AOC section 8(b) and direct constituency participation in review teams should be included; review generally for accuracy * Rec 10 - emphasize need for it to be a community-led effort * Rec 12 - no change Staff will follow up with James and the various Council volunteers to ensure that you have the updates as soon as practicable. Thanks and cheers Mary Mary Wong Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: mary.wong@icann.org Telephone: +1-603-5744889