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Hi, As long as the pilot is continuing, sure, I am happy for Mason to stay in the role. That is not my issue and I misundertood the motion as implying an approval of continuing the program. I forget, does the pilot have a sunset date when it ceases to be a pilot and become a steady state practice? Or is nothing so permanent as a temporary solution, i.e. the pilot is permanent? And if Mason is being able to help untangle at least a few issues that is a really good thing to hear. avri On 05-Jun-15 10:56, Volker Greimann wrote:
Avri,
you raise interesting questions, and I hope we will be able to discuss them here on list and at our next meeting. As Carlos pointed out, this is intended purely to maintain the liaison function, which has served us and the GAC by allowing Mason to convey our thinking to the GAC and the other way round. As Phil pointed out, direct benefits were seen also in the IGO WG.
Is it enough to warrant the continuation? I believe it is, but you are right that we should have this discussion. After all, an informed approval is better than just waiving it through.
Best,
Volker
Am 05.06.2015 um 15:37 schrieb Avri Doria:
Hi
While I probably agree, I think it would be good to have an analysis of what it achieved before we decide to renew it.
To what extent have things changed? Do we get input earlier? Have we stopped GAC end runs? Or even slowed them down? Have we made sure that GAC concerns where not only fed in early enough in the various processes, but are taken seriously and avoided end runs?
I expect the answer to most of these is a somewhat tepid 'maybe'.
So while I am possibly inclined to voting for another year of pilot, since it is a pilot I believe I need a bit more information before deciding.
Also is there a similar move in the GAC to renew? Or will we be renewing it and then asking them to do please do likewise? Have they invited us to renew? I know the motions say that both GAC and the GNSO have already agreed to renew, perhaps we should list the resolutions and the statement from GAC that shows this is so. I think I missed them somehow.
thanks
avri
On 05-Jun-15 08:35, Volker Greimann wrote:
Dear councillors,
as the pilot program for the GNSO liaison to the GAC will be ending its first term shortly, and the role has shown to be beneficial to both the council and the GAC, it would be beneficial to extend the program for FY 16.
I am therefore submitting this motion to extend the term of the current GNSO liaison, Mason Cole, for your attention and approval. Mason has already indicated he would be willing to serve another term.
Best regards,
Volker
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