Oh, hmmm, I was thinking of voting for both 3 and 4 until I saw my chair's guidance .. :-) 1 and 2 are a good start... like my suggestion that we do a "e.g..... , ..., e.... on criteria that we agree on/engage the board on in our meeting. Thus the independent consultant will have some guidance/measurable criteria suggestions. Marilyn -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Tonkin Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 10:12 PM To: council@gnso.icann.org Subject: RE: [council] On the use of 'fairness' Hello All, In the context of bylaws, and rules and procedures used within constituencies, I interpret fairness around having a set of rules to guide process, and applying those rules consistently. Some possible definitions of fairness: 1. conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim" [syn: equity] [ant: unfairness] 2: ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty [syn: fair-mindedness, candor, candour] [ant: unfairness] 3: the property of having a naturally light complexion [syn: paleness, blondness] 4: the quality of being good looking and attractive [syn: comeliness, loveliness, beauteousness] I am assuming that the bylaws are not referring to definitions 3 and 4 above. Regards, Bruce