Dear Colleagues

I have attached a paper which reflects the first phase of consultation and feedback about the GNSO Review Terms of Reference.  I am grateful to everyone who has contributed ideas either by email or on the telephone.

The GNSO Review is at Item 2 on the agenda for the 18 August call.  The agenda item refers specifically to the timeline for the GNSO Terms of Reference.  This paper provides the timeline and more detailed information.

After the 18 August call, I will prepare an information paper for distribution to the Board.  I will then incorporate their feedback into a Second Phase paper.  You will note that we have quite tight deadlines to meet the Board’s requirements for notification of items for the Vancouver meeting.  A full project plan is being developed for the process which includes all key dates and milestones.

If you have any further questions or need clarification on anything my numbers are below or you can email me.

Kind regards.

Liz

Dr Liz Williams

Senior Policy Counselor

ICANN - Brussels

Tel:  +32 2 234 7874

Fax:  +32 2 234 7848

Mob:  +61 414 26 9000