Hi, Unfortunately I had to drop off the call because of another commitment, but I am happy these two passed and add my voice, retroactively, endorsing them. a. On 17 nov 2006, at 17.41, GNSO.SECRETARIAT@GNSO.ICANN.ORG wrote:
3. Procedural motion to vote on whether to vote on the Proposed =============================================================== Resolution from Ross Rader: ============================
The recommendations of the LSE regarding term limits for GNSO Council members should be adopted immediately by the GNSO Council with no grandfathering except in connection with the ability of a council member to serve out their existing term. A council member can serve no more than two consecutive terms (regardless of duration). Moreover, a former council member must remain off the GNSO Council for one full term prior to serving any subsequent term. However, there shall be an exception to the two term limit in connection with special circumstances (I.e. Geographic diversity requirements) where a constituency is unable to find an alternative representative to serve. In applying this special circumstance exception, the existence of an otherwise qualified candidate willing to serve on the council within that constituency shall constitute a non-rebuttable indication that special circumstances do not exist. The GNSO Council will forward this recommendation to the ICANN Board of Directors for implementation in the bylaws and also recommend to the GNSO Constituencies that they voluntarily adopt these practices until such time that they have been formally implemented by the Council and Board.
The motion carried with 13 votes in favour: Lucy Nichols, (IPC) Robin Gross, Norbert Klein, (NCUC) Ross Rader, Tom Keller, (2 votes each - Registrars constituency) Cary Karp, Ken Stubbs, June Seo, (2 votes each - gTLD Registries constituency)
7 votes against: Marilyn Cade, Phillip Sheppard, Alistair Dixon, (CBUC) Tony Holmes, Tony Harris, Greg Ruth, (ISPCPC) Maureen Cubberley
2 votes abstaining: Bruce Tonkin GNSO chair Registrars constituency abstained (2 votes)
5 votes not recorded: Avri Doria, Ute Decker, Mawaki Chango did not vote, (dropped off call)
Kiyoshi Tsuru and Sophia Bekele no vote, absent. Total 27 votes
4. Resolution from Ross Rader: ==============================
The recommendations of the LSE regarding term limits for GNSO Council members should be adopted immediately by the GNSO Council with no grandfathering except in connection with the ability of a council member to serve out their existing term. A council member can serve no more than two consecutive terms (regardless of duration). Moreover, a former council member must remain off the GNSO Council for one full term prior to serving any subsequent term. However, there shall be an exception to the two term limit in connection with special circumstances (I.e. Geographic diversity requirements) where a constituency is unable to find an alternative representative to serve. In applying this special circumstance exception, the existence of an otherwise qualified candidate willing to serve on the council within that constituency shall constitute a non-rebuttable indication that special circumstances do not exist. The GNSO Council will forward this recommendation to the ICANN Board of Directors for implementation in the bylaws and also recommend to the GNSO Constituencies that they voluntarily adopt these practices until such time that they have been formally implemented by the Council and Board.
The resolution carried with 15 votes in favour. Lucy Nichols, (IPC) Robin Gross, Norbert Klein, (NCUC) Ross Rader, Tom Keller, Bruce Tonkin (2 votes each - Registrars constituency) Cary Karp, Ken Stubbs, June Seo, (2 votes each - gTLD Registries constituency)
7 votes abstaining: (accompanied with statements that will be noted in the minutes) Marilyn Cade, Phillip Sheppard, Alistair Dixon, (CBUC) Tony Holmes, Tony Harris, Greg Ruth, (ISPCPC) Maureen Cubberley
5 votes not recorded: Avri Doria, Ute Decker, Mawaki Chango did not vote, (dropped off call)
Kiyoshi Tsuru and Sophia Bekele, no vote, absent. Total 27 votes