As a starting point, let’s remind ourselves of the Council’s previous comment about the Reserve Fund. I agree with Paul that it may be difficult to reach a Council position on this issue, but there is no harm in identifying what we could agree on. Donna From: council [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Paul McGrady Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:53 AM To: Martin Pablo Silva Valent <mpsilvavalent@gmail.com> Cc: GNSO Council List <council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [council] Should the SCBO prepare a comment on the proposed Reserve Fund replenishment strategy? I see no harm in that. Best, Paul On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 10:48 AM, Martin Pablo Silva Valent <mpsilvavalent@gmail.com<mailto:mpsilvavalent@gmail.com>> wrote: In that case, which I understand, it can be broad statement of concerns, to state that we are aware of the impact that it may have, that we are following it, even if we don’t have a specific “way forward” with consensus to propose regarding the reserve funds. On 15 Mar 2018, at 11:40, Paul McGrady <mcgradygnso@gmail.com<mailto:mcgradygnso@gmail.com>> wrote: I think it would be difficult to reach a Council position on this issue, since there may be very difference views on this point within the GNSO itself. Best, Paul On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 9:07 AM, Ayden Férdeline <icann@ferdeline.com<mailto:icann@ferdeline.com>> wrote: Dear all, As Xavier mentioned during our Council meeting yesterday, a new consultation opportunity has opened for comments on the proposed Reserve Fund replenishment strategy. The Standing Committee on Budget and Operations (SCBO) has a group of Councillors and Subject Matter Experts from across the GNSO who have gotten into the rhythm of meeting regularly as a part of our review of the proposed FY19 Budget and Operating Plan. Given this momentum, I was wondering whether or not the Council would like the SCBO to prepare a draft comment in response to this consultation opportunity? Thank you. Kind regards, Ayden Férdeline Chair, SCBO _______________________________________________ council mailing list council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mm.icann.org_mailman_listinfo_council&d=DwMFaQ&c=MOptNlVtIETeDALC_lULrw&r=CwipU91YB6EkpFXK9ynnT_QUef4yC5p7jpsDm8cU97g&m=XlIeUuDcRCTb8M8o85U03DTNZN6QN9jINqcjWgXVS_w&s=62qhe9Dt1hHiouHslgjD-RvPc2SKcWwYvgXlxT41WRg&e=> _______________________________________________ council mailing list council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mm.icann.org_mailman_listinfo_council&d=DwMFaQ&c=MOptNlVtIETeDALC_lULrw&r=CwipU91YB6EkpFXK9ynnT_QUef4yC5p7jpsDm8cU97g&m=XlIeUuDcRCTb8M8o85U03DTNZN6QN9jINqcjWgXVS_w&s=62qhe9Dt1hHiouHslgjD-RvPc2SKcWwYvgXlxT41WRg&e=>