Just to clarify my position since I was mentioned.  I do not like the use of the term SME, that is true.  However, so long as we can be assured that no one will be refused membership to this group based on the fact that others do not believe they are a “SME”.  If a name is submitted by the GAC, ALAC, GNSO Constituency or SG, then that person’s subject matter expertise should not be initially questioned by others.

This is not to say that the persons submitted cannot be removed for the normal reasons.  Just that no one should be questioned on whether they fit the “SME” definition.

Sincerely,

Jeff
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To: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [council] Update from the SubPro Small Team in Advance of ICANN 78
 

Thanks Anne.  The term SME was the one discussed at Council as was how the SMEs would be invited, how many, etc.  SME was a way to rope on a broad array of people from GAC Topic Leads to the most interested and informed members at the C level.  We need to keep moving forward, not attempt to rewrite work already completed.  Please let me know if this is your “hill to die on.”  If so, let’s try to get some time with Council leadership ASAP. If not, let’s stay on track even if the acronyms aren’t everyone’s favorite.  Thanks.

 

Best,

Paul

 

 

 

From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2023 2:19 PM
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Cc: Nathalie Peregrine via council <council@gnso.icann.org>; gnso-secs@icann.org
Subject: Re: [council] Update from the SubPro Small Team in Advance of ICANN 78

 

Thanks Paul.  Again, as Jeff and i have both commented, I don't think that "identificaition of SMEs" is the way to go in connection with community consultation in the ByLaws Supplemental Recommendation process.  I understood we intended to invite GAC designated leaders and to invite the ALAC to send participants (Justine of course and maybe others).  Obviously other SOs and ACs have access to participate in the Small Team Plus because any member of Council is free to join the small team at any time.

 

We are not really talking about SMEs here and this sentence should be revised to change "SMEs" to "designated community participants" or something of that nature.

 

"The proposed work plan will then also allow starting the outreach to identify SMEs to assist with these deliberations."

 

Anne Aikman-Scalese

GNSO Councilor

NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024

 

 

On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 6:27 AM Paul McGrady via council <council@gnso.icann.org> wrote:

Hi All,

 

Please see this document which is an update on our progress and a list of questions for the Board for our SubPro session with them.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Safe travels everyone!

 

Best,

Paul

 

 

 

 

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