Thanks Stephane.  I did the same for the RySG.
 
Keep in mind that I am just trying to get a feel from Councilors so that we know what motions need to be prepared in advance of the meeting.  If any SG requests more time for review, it is our practice to grant that so we would need a motion to defer the decision to either 8 Jan or 28 Jan.  If the overwhelming sentiment is to vote on a motion to initiate a PDP on 17 Dec, then we will may need two motions: 1) motion to initiate a PDP; and, if the motion passes to initiate a PDP, 2) motion to not form a task force but initiate a WG.
 
Chuck

From: Stéphane Van Gelder [mailto:stephane.vangelder@indom.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 5:01 PM
To: Gomes, Chuck
Cc: council@gnso.icann.org
Subject: Re: [council] Decision on whether to initiate a PDP regarding vertical integration of registries & registrars

Chuck,

I agree that there is some urgency here. Given this, I have forwarded your email to the RrSG Excom and hope to be able to get back to Council with a group position asap.

Thanks,

Stéphane

Le 25 nov. 2009 à 22:20, Gomes, Chuck a écrit :

In anticipation of receiving the Vertical Separation of Registries and Registrars Issues Report  the end of next week (4 Dec), the current Bylaws require "the Council shall meet within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of such Report to vote on whether to initiate the PDP."  That means we need a motion (or motions) for our next meeting on 17 Dec.
 
It seems to me that for an issue like this that will be somewhat complicated, making a decision on initiating a PDP within as little as 13 days of receiving the issues report may be challenging, and even more so this time of year.  Also, we will not have finished our project prioritization exercise by then.  On the other hand, to the extent that a PDP could possibly result in delays of the introduction of new gTLDs, I think we don't want to contribute to any more delays if avoidable.  
 
So I am requesting Councilors to express your opinions in this regard. Should we consider deferring the PDP decision until January or should we vote on whether to initiate a PDP in our 17 Dec meeting?  Note that we have two meetings in January on the 7th and the 28th.  Your thoughts are requested.
 
Chuck