Hi, In terms of this item of the agenda, the design team has been working, but there is a slight delay in terms of getting the template out for discussion. I expect the template to be available for the council to review starting tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. I propose the following for the discussion: - Liz will walk us through the template - Council discussion on the template - council discussion of the next steps in accordance with our decision in LA on studies related to whois: I propose the following as a starting point for the discussion: -- The design team works on filling out the template for a number of studies. This team remains open to new members and any GNSO constituency member interested in sponsoring a study is encouraged to join the design team. -- The form is forwarded on the the chairs of the GAC and ALAC because those groups have also indicated an interest in whois studies -- the form can be forwarded to the chairs of other groups if relevant. - Initial proposals are due on 10 January - The council will review initial proposals for studies at its 17 January meeting. - Any proposal approved by the council will then be sent out for bid by ICANN staff - Further proposals for studies may be reviewed at a later time. thanks a.