Hi Bruce What do you see as the consequence of the GAC's response? I found the letter from the Board to the GAC interesting and wondered why they had taken that approach. The letter from the Board to the GAC seeking clarification is available here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/crocker-to-schneider-04... Donna -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Tonkin Sent: Sunday, 27 September 2015 6:39 PM To: council@gnso.icann.org Subject: [council] Letter from GAC regarding advice versus recommendations Hello All, For information, the Board asked for clarification of the terms recommendation and advice in the recent GAC Communiqué. Attached is a response from the chair of the GAC. Regards, Bruce Tonkin