Hello All: One clarification. We also unanimously passed a resolution posting the proposed Bylaws Changes on Interim ALAC's Certification of At-Large Structures Best regards, Michael D. Palage -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Michael D. Palage Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 10:28 AM To: council@gnso.icann.org Subject: [council] ICANN Board Meeting -08-Nov-05 Dear Council Members: Listed below are the resolutions which the ICANN Board passed yesterday. I have also included how I voted on the resolution along with any questions/concerns that I may have voiced in connection with a specific matter. Should anyone have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Best regards, Michael D. Palage Resolution: Review and Consideration of Policy Development Process Results and Public Comments for "Procedure for use by ICANN in considering requests for consent and related contractual amendments to allow changes in the architecture or operation of a gTLD registry" Action: This resolution passed unanimously. However, I expressed reservation regarding the 45 day frame for referral to competition authorities, and whether that was sufficient based upon ICANN's existing experience with competition authorities. I also asked about the enforcement power of the major competition authorities if a third party evoked a complaint directly with the competition authority, as opposed to ICANN referring it. I received representations from ICANN staff in response to my questions that this should not be a problem. Resolution: Board Governance Committee's Recommendation for the Creation of a new Board Compensation Committee Action: This resolution passed with a majority of the Board voting with one no vote. I voted in favor of this committee based upon the discussion that the salaries of the officers would be made publicly available in accordance with ICANN's transparency requirements. Resolution: Approval of Board of Director's Expenses Action: This resolution for reimbursement to Vint Cerf and Vanda Scartezini for ICANN related travel expenses passed unanimously. Resolution: Authorization to Bind Professional Liability Insurance for Directors & Officers Action: This resolution passed unanimously. I requested and received assurances from staff that these policies would be provided to Directors during the annual meeting at the time Directors submitted their annual conflict of interest statement. Resolution: Approval of 177K in Legal Expenses Action: This resolution passed unanimously. However, myself and other directors asked for specifics in the future regarding the break down of legal expenses instead of just monthly totals and a summary of litigation and legal issues. Resolution: Authorization to Enter into Addendum to Marina del Rey Sublease Action: This resolution passed unanimously. Resolution: Redelegation of .GS (South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands) Action: This resolution passed with a majority of those directors in attendance with two abstentions. I noted for the record the second US Principles on the Internet Domain Name and Addressing System which state that "governments have a legitimate interest in the management of their ccTLDs". I also note the need for ICANN/IANA to move forward expeditiously with the translations of these key redelegation documents to help all countries, but particularly developing countries, in this vital task. Resolution: Proposed Guidelines for Implementation of IDN's, v.2.0 Action: This resolution passed unanimously. Given the concerns raised by some, these guidelines were explicitly set to expire in 9 month during which the President's IDN Committee and the other relevant working groups were to continue their work in this area. No specific resolutions were taken in connection with the following issues: - Briefing Regarding Certain Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget Items - Single Letter 2d Level Domain Name Discussion - Consideration of .ASIA sTLD Application