Hi, Two things: 1. The link to the language the SCI proposed on waiver of the 10-day rule for submission of motions doesn’t seem to be working. 2. I’m suggesting an amendment to the motion; specifically to “Whereas #3”. I believe this to be a friendly amendment, as I’m under the impression it is consistent with the SCI’s intentions for a recommended change to the operating procedures. The proposed waiver of the 10-day deadline for submission of a motion in section 3.3 of the operating procedures will not apply to the deadline for resubmitting motions as outlined in sections 4.3.3 and 4.3.4. I believe the distinction should be made clear in the council motion we will be voting on. When dealing with nuances and modifications to process, these subtleties should leave as little doubt as possible to their meaning to avoid any confusion that will lead to the need for further revisions. I’ve attached the proposed amendment to this email, and pasted the amended language below.
"The SCI developed language to be inserted in Section 3.3 (Notice of Meetings) of the GNSO Operating Procedures that provide for a waiver of the prescribed deadline for the submission of a new motion for voting by the GNSO Council in certain circumstances provided certain specified criteria are met. This waiver will not, however, apply to resubmission of a motion pursuant to the requirements, limitations and exceptions of resubmitting a motion in sections 4.3.3 and 4.3.4 of the GNSO Operating Procedures."
Thanks. Amr On Nov 2, 2014, at 7:13 AM, Avri Doria <avri@acm.org> wrote:
Hi,
The attached motion has been prepared by the supporting staff on behalf of the SCI for the upcoming GNSO Council meeting. I have reviewed it and submit it in my name as liaison to the SCI from the Council. The motion still needs a second.
The recommendations are in response to GNSO council requests to the SCI and relate to: - mechanism for waiver of the 10 day motion rule - mechanism for voting outside a GNSO council meeting - and a footnote relating to consensus levels against a proposal
The SCI reached full consensus on these recommendations. They have been the subject of a comment period, though no comments were received.
I recommend approval of these recommendations.
Thanks
avri
<Motion on Changes to GNSO Op Procs & WG Guidelines - 31 Oct 2014.docx>