Thanks, Liz. Very helpful to have the list
of all the links in one place.
However, I still have some questions. Since
you are traveling over for the Council Working group meeting in D.C., we can
discuss this topic under AOB on the agenda.
From: Liz Williams
[mailto:liz.williams@icann.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006
4:41 AM
To: Marilyn Cade
Cc: council@gnso.icann.org;
pritz@icann.org; jeffrey@icann.org; twomey@icann.org
Subject: GNSO Review: Updated
information (was ICANN Board call)
Marilyn and Council Colleagues
As the senior staff member responsible for the GNSO Review, I will soon
be able to provide much more detailed information on the way in which the
Review will be proceeding now that the appropriate formalities from last
night's Board meeting are completed.
For the benefit of Council members who have not been involved in the
establishment of the Review, I've provided some easy to navigate
background. I hope this also helps other Council members with their
preparation for the Review.
1. The July 2005
2. The December 2005
3. The 14 December 2005 ICANN website posting sought requests for
proposals from independent evaluators (http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-14dec05.htm).
4. The 21 Feb 2006 Board Resolution approved the appointment of
an independent team of evaluators but is not available online as
yet.
5. Background documents on the GNSO Review can be found at http://www.icann.org/gnso/review-tor-background-04nov05.htm.
These include the recommendations from the GNSO Council Review, the relevant
ICANN By laws and other helpful information.
6. The Terms of Reference can be found at http://www.icann.org/gnso/review-reference-terms-27oct05.htm.
7. Article IV Section 4 of ICANN's Bylaws (http://www.icann.org/general/archive-bylaws/bylaws-08apr05.htm#IV)
gives guidance about the conduct of the review and I've copied it here for easy
reference. I have added some emphasis which may provide clarification
about the process.
1. The Board shall
cause a periodic review, if feasible no less frequently than every
three years, of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization,
each Supporting Organization Council, each Advisory Committee (other than the
Governmental Advisory Committee), and the Nominating Committee by an entity or entities independent of the
organization under review. The
goal of the review, to be undertaken pursuant to such criteria and standards as
the Board shall direct, shall be to determine (i) whether that
organization has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, and (ii) if so,
whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its
effectiveness. The results of such reviews shall be posted on the Website for
public review and comment, and shall be considered by the Board no later than
the second scheduled meeting of the Board after such results have been posted
for 30 days. The consideration by the Board includes the ability to revise the
structure or operation of the parts of ICANN being reviewed by a two-thirds
vote of all members of the Board.
Finally, ICANN Bylaws Article X,
Section 5 which deals with the GNSO's operating procedures.
Of course, any further questions are more than welcome.
Liz
.....................................................
Liz Williams
Senior Policy
Counselor
ICANN -
+32 2 234 7874 tel
+32 2 234 7848 fax
+32 497 07 4243 mob
On 22 Feb 2006, at 01:43, Marilyn Cade wrote:
This is something that I propose that Council bring up with the
President/CEO and Senior staff. I had noted it on the Board agenda, but never
envisioned that there would be an approval, without discussion with the Council.
No doubt that is planned, but Senior Staff are seeking still to
schedule a discussion with Council.
We can help them by initiating this discussion. Let’s spend
five minutes on agenda bashing on our upcoming Council meeting on Friday.
Marilyn Cade
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org]
On Behalf Of Michael D. Palage
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 6:57 PM
To: council@gnso.icann.org
Subject: [council] ICANN Board Call
Dear Council Members:
The ICANN Board just concluded its teleconference today and took
the
following actions.
(1) Approval of
meeting the first week in December; and
(2) Approved funds to pay the evaluators for their work in
connection
with the review of the GNSO;
Although there was a discussion regarding the VeriSign settlement
negotiation, there was no action taking. There is a scheduled call
for
next week 28-Feb-2006. Although the Chair and secretariat have not
yet
finalized the agenda for that call it is most likely to involve
further
VeriSign discussions as well as those items which have not yet been
completed from today's call. As always, I will try to keep the
council
informed of any developments.
Best regards,
Michael D. Palage