Avri, This is a topic for potential resolution during tomorrow's Board call. The original draft IDN Guidelines were endorsed by the Board back I believe in June. In the briefing documents provided to the Board from staff we have been advised that there was a public comment period, see http://forum.icann.org/lists/idn-guidelines/. Based upon this public comment the registry working group published a final draft of the IDN Guidelines that incorporated that commentary. It is my opinion that the necessary public consultation has occurred and I am inclined to vote in favor of adopting these resolution tomorrow if presented with a resolution, although I will not make a final determination until hearing the staff briefing and my fellow directors discussion. In connection with the reviewing of the Board briefing documents, I have also consulted with Cary Karp to better understand the issues. So I hope that answers your question, and shed a little light on the homework the Board has to do prior to our calls :-) Best regards, Michael D. Palage -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 12:20 AM To: council@gnso.icann.org Subject: Re: [council] Final Proposed version 2.0 of IDN Guidelines posted Hi, Are these guidelines going to go through the normal open review period before the board endorses it? Or has that already happened? thanks a. On 7 nov 2005, at 19.54, Bruce Tonkin wrote:
-----Original Message----- From: Tina Dam Sent: Tuesday, 8 November 2005 5:40 AM Subject: Final Proposed version 2.0 of IDN Guidelines posted
Today's IDN status Update includes the posting of the IDN revision working groups proposed final version of the IDN Guidelines. Please note that this still is pending ICANN Board endorsement before it may be considered the final version 2.0.
Along with this, an overview of the actions taken by the working group
in response to the comment received on the initially proposed draft has been posted.
http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-07nov05.htm
Please keep in mind that the IDN forum is still open for the continued
IDN discussions. And please don't hesitate to contact me for any questions.
Best regards,
Tina Dam Chief gTLD Registry Liaison ICANN