John raises some important points in relation to the GAC's role vis a vis the Council. I agree that this letter highlights the need for the GAC to appoint a liaison.
The GAC, which of course advises the Board, has asked us for the 'rationale' for a Council decision. I would like to be helpful, but aside from directing them to the relevant motion and its attached 'whereas' sequence, what else is there?
As to the GAC's opinion that this relates to merely an implementation issue, we have all seen in the last few weeks that 'implementation issues' can be policy issues, depending on the strength of one's point of view and wish to see that prevail.
As a practical matter regarding the rationale of the group of two dozen people who voted, I don't see what we can provide, other than a link to the motion(s) in question. Am I missing something?
Maria
On 29 November 2012 15:17, Volker Greimann <vgreimann@key-systems.net> wrote:I also agree with Jeff that defining the two terms aside from the issues would be necessary. I would however like to add that "implementation" of existing policy may by the way of the interpretation have such a significant impact on stakeholders that community consensus of the form of implementation may become necessary.
Best,
Volker
Jonathan,
First, this letter makes me more certain we should be emphatic about getting a GAC observer on the Council.
Second, I have heard Jeff Neuman's comment on clarifying what is policy and what is implementation and I agree.
Third, until the GNSO structure changes, the GAC advises the Board and if there are policy questions, the Board engages the Council. Where is the Board on this direct advice to the Council?
Four, look forward to the next Council meeting!
Cheers,
Berard
Sent from my iPhoneAll,
FYI. Please see the attached letter received from the GAC last night my time.
Jonathan
From: GAC Secretariat [mailto:gacsec@gac.icann.org]
Sent: 28 November 2012 21:38
To: jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com
Cc: Steve Crocker; Fadi Chehade; Heather Dryden; Maria Häll; alice@apc.org; Choon Sai LIM (IDA)
Subject: Letter from the GAC regarding IOC/RC Protections
Sent on behalf of Heather Dryden, GAC Chair
Dear Jonathan,
Attached please find a letter from the GAC regarding IOC and Red Cross/Red Crescent protections.
Best regards,
Jeannie Ellers
Jeannie Ellers
Manager, GAC Coordination
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
1101 New York Avenue NW, Suite 930Washington, DC 20005
Ph. +1 202 570 7135
M. +1 310 302 7552<GAC_GNSOCouncil_20121128.pdf>
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