I see no reason for concern... Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1 (415) 738-8087 http://rodenbaugh.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-gnso-ppsc@icann.org [mailto:owner-gnso-ppsc@icann.org] On Behalf Of Neuman, Jeff Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 4:35 PM To: 'avri@acm.org'; 'gnso-ppsc@icann.org'; 'gnso-ppsc-pdp@icann.org'; 'council@gnso.icann.org' Subject: Re: [gnso-ppsc] question of conflict of interest Thanks Avri. I understand your concern and if those on the PPSC and PDP-WT or the Council believe that I will not be able to do both, I will step down as Chair of both the SC and WT. I will note, however, that there is no bylaw or operational procedure that bars a council member from serving as the chair of a working group and I am fine with continuing to serve as well. That said, I am happy to follow the will of the Council and the policy teams. Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq. Vice President, Law & Policy NeuStar, Inc. Jeff.Neuman@neustar.biz ----- Original Message ----- From: Avri Doria [mailto:avri@acm.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 07:22 PM To: gnso-ppsc@icann.org <gnso-ppsc@icann.org>; Gnso-ppsc-pdp@icann.org <gnso-ppsc-pdp@icann.org> Subject: [gnso-ppsc] question of conflict of interest hi, As I have done before in other circumstances, I question the legitimacy of having a chair for the PPSC or the PDP WT who has ascended to the GNSO council and is one of its vice-chairs I believe that the influence a council member, who is in the position of approving or disapproving the work of PPSC and its WTs is not consistent with also being a Chair of either the PPSC or of a WT. This is a personal question at this point, but I will be forwarding this note to the NCSG to seek their advice on the issue. thanks a