Dear Mike I am concerned to see a discussion of "board meetings Committee recommendations regarding ICANN meetings. There has been no consultation with the constituencies of the GNSO or the Council, that I have been able to participate in. I am perhaps missing something, since I was away from Dec. 19 - 30, and perhaps you were able to conduct a thorough review and comment process in that time frame. I apologize. I was only online once a day and could have missed this opportunity. I recall the discussion from the transcription, and in my view, this is a discussion without consideration of full input and facts regarding the needs of all the players. But, I trusted that there would be a valid outreach effort. I recall that there was some discussion of "individual" comments, perhaps presented anonymously. When we "build" organizations, and processes, we have to be careful to take into account the full range of work needed. I am very aware of the risks and cautions of the ITU's approach to regional meetings and inputs. I am concerned that ICANN is getting guidance to follow that very flawed process, in this stage of ICANN's development. But, perhaps I'll see a detailed consultation plan from the meetings committee, and thus, my concerns will be addressed by the process of consultation. I count on that. Marilyn -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Michael D. Palage Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 4:52 PM To: 'Council GNSO' Subject: [council] ICANN Board Agenda - 10-Jan-2006 Teleconference Dear Council Members: Please be advised that the following agenda has been posted on the ICANN website regarding the upcoming 10-Jan-2006 Board teleconference, see http://www.icann.org/minutes/ * Consideration of .UA Redelegation Request * Consideration of .CX Redelegation Request * Extensions of Deadlines for gTLD Agreement Renewal Processes * Board Meetings Committee's Recommendation regarding ICANN Meetings * Board Conflict of Interest Committee's Recommendation Regarding Proposed COI Questionnaire * Update on Discussions on Proposed VeriSign Settlement * Discussion regarding Board Participation in New GTLD Policy Development Process * Other Business Should anyone have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Michael D. Palage