I'm inclined to agree with the proposed timetable, but like Paul would like a bit more data. In particular, does the term "underwhelming" denote no applications? Also, it may not just be a timing issue, but the fact that the Liaison has to commit to spend so much time in GAC meetings when attending an ICANN meeting in which their primary interest may be in other discussions going on simultaneously. Best to all, Philip Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal Virtualaw LLC 1155 F Street, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20004 202-559-8597/Direct 202-559-8750/Fax 202-255-6172/Cell Twitter: @VlawDC "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Paul McGrady Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 7:22 AM To: 'James M. Bladel'; 'GNSO Council List' Subject: RE: [council] GAC Liaison - Update Hi James, Before opining, can we have the full data set? Please let us know who expressed interest. Thanks! Best, Paul From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org> [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of James M. Bladel Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 8:38 PM To: GNSO Council List Subject: [council] GAC Liaison - Update Dear Council Colleagues - Recently we closed the nomination period for candidates interested in being considered for the role of GNSO Liaison to the GAC. Unfortunately, the response from the GNSO community was underwhelming. The Vice Chairs and I believe that this may be at least partly attributable to the timing of the announcement, as more candidates could be interested in the role if it coincided with the terms of other elected and appointed positions, which is the conclusion of the AGM in Hyderabad. Therefore, with this in mind, I'd like to propose that we postpone the selection of a new GNSO - GAC Liaison until later in the fall, with the (rough) timeline listed below. It is expected that the additional time will generate renewed attention to the role, additional expressions of interest from prospective candidates, and permanently align the term of this position with that of other terms, including most Councilors. Please let me know if you have any concerns or objections to this approach. On a related note, Mason Cole has graciously agreed to stay on a few extra months to ensure continuity. Thank you, Mason. Thanks- J. ________________________________ Nominations Accepted for Candidates: 1 OCT 2016 Council Chairs consider candidates and notify first choice 20 OCT Chairs submit motion to Council by 29 OCT for consideration during Council meeting on 8 NOV GAC Leadership notified of new Liaison by 9 NOV ________________________________ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com> Version: 2016.0.7497 / Virus Database: 4568/12262 - Release Date: 05/19/16 Internal Virus Database is out of date.