Per our discussion during the wrap up session, I can confirm that the Bylaws require that any changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures are subject to a minimum 21 day public comment period ('The
GNSO
Operating Procedures shall be effective upon the expiration of a
twenty-one (21) day public comment period, and shall be subject to Board
oversight and review' - see article X, section 3, item 4,
http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#X).