From:
Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of Steve Chan via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs@icann.org>
Date: Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 12:16 am
To: gnso-chairs@icann.org <gnso-chairs@icann.org>
Subject: Re: [gnso-chairs] FW: [Ext] Update on Board review of clarifying statements.
Dear Sebastian, John, and Greg,
Assuming you agree with the approach (Greg, thanks for your comments so far), here is some proposed text to send to the Council, to try and prepare them for action during tomorrow’s meeting.
Thanks,
Steve
Dear Councilors Colleagues,
In respect of item 4 and the Council’s SubPro Clarifying Statement, I have some news to share and a proposed path forward. Council leadership and Paul received a note from Avri and Becky (co-leads
of the Board SubPro caucus), informing us that the Board wishes to have a little more time to refine the language regarding the enforceability of PICs and RVCs (i.e., the majority of Topic 9 and by implication, Topics 30 and 31). From a leadership perspective,
we believe that removing the text in the Clarifying Statement that relates to PICs and RVCs, and having the Council approve what remains, is a pragmatic path forward to allow progress on at least some of the recommendations. Once the Board reverts with suggested
refinements to the PICs and RVCs language in the Clarifying Statement, separate Council action can be taken when appropriate. We believe the alternative approach is to delay any action on the Clarifying Statement until all of the language is ready for approval.
While it is not ideal to break the Clarifying Statement into two parts, we believe incremental progress is preferred. To be clear, we are proposing that a revised Clarifying Statement (attached
as a redlined document), that removes the topics related to PICs and RVCs, be approved by the Council’s meeting on 24 August. While time is allocated for discussion on this item, we do encourage you to voice any concerns you may have on the mailing list.
Kindly,
Sebastien
From:
Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of Steve Chan via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs@icann.org>
Reply-To: Steve Chan <steve.chan@icann.org>
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:49 PM
To: "gnso-chairs@icann.org" <gnso-chairs@icann.org>
Subject: [gnso-chairs] FW: [Ext] Update on Board review of clarifying statements.
FYI…
From:
Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org>
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:48 PM
To: "Sebastien@registry.godaddy" <Sebastien@registry.godaddy>
Cc: Paul McGrady <paul@elstermcgrady.com>, Steve Chan <steve.chan@icann.org>, Lars HOFFMANN <lars.hoffmann@icann.org>, Avri Doria <avri.doria@board.icann.org>
Subject: [Ext] Update on Board review of clarifying statements.
Sebastian Ducos, Chair
GNSO Council
Dear Seb,
We wanted to let you know in advance of the Council meeting that the Board’s SubPro Caucus has reviewed the clarifying statements provided by the Council and we are comfortable that all but one
of the clarifications address the Board’s concerns. We are still working on and need a little more time on the language regarding the enforceability of PICs and RVCs. The Board would like to propose a small tweak to the language to ensure that it is crystal
clear. We will revert with this as soon as possible and apologize for the delay.
Best,
avri and Becky