Adrian,

As you know, the Council is tasked with managing the policy development process.  In that context it seems to me that there are elements of ICANN staffing that are relevant to what the Council does.  In my opinion policy development involves following up on the implementation  of policies as well as on their ultimate success or failure and improving them over time, all of which  can be impacted by ICANN’s staffing. 

When we start talking about staff turnover though, there is risk of treading into confidential personnel information, so there is reason for caution.  Therefore I think it is critical that we stay at a high level  and avoid talking about specific personnel and specific personnel decisions. 

Chuck

From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Adrian Kinderis
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 9:15 PM
To: Council GNSO
Subject: [council] ICANN staff

Chuck,

Quick question.

Is it the Council’s place or business to question the status of staffing at ICANN?

I may be reading this wrong but there seems to have been a spike in staff turnover in the last 12 months.

I could be wrong and this could simply be a case of normal activity but it causes some concern to me when we have a particularly important 12 months. I am sure we would all like to ensure that ICANN is appropriately staffed, with talented and importantly, DNS experienced people to progress the strategic plan and that the existing staff are supported and managed through this stressful period.

As I say, I am not sure it is our place to question or comment.

Perhaps we could notify our representatives on the Board that we believe it to be an issue, if indeed we deem it to be one?

Thanks.

Adrian Kinderis