I would also be very interested in the number of people attending from ICANN staff/board and more importantly what the agenda is. I am a little hesitant about these types of meetings without knowing more information. Also, why does ICANN now believe it is important for the SO and AC chairs to "get to know each other"? Jeffrey J. Neuman Neustar, Inc. / Vice President, Law & Policy The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you have received this e-mail message in error and any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and delete the original message. -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Tim Ruiz Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:49 AM To: Stéphane_Van_Gelder Cc: GNSO Council Subject: RE: [council] SO and AC Chairs meeting with Rod before SF Two days for an informal meet and greet? There must be some other agenda. And what does negligible mean? IMHO, if the Chairs want to make a date and show up early to chat, etc. that's fine with me as long as 1) there is no additional cost to ICANN, meaning ZERO, and 2) it is understood that they are there in their own capacity and not acting on behalf of their SO/AC. Tim -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [council] SO and AC Chairs meeting with Rod before SF From: Stéphane_Van_Gelder <stephane.vangelder@indom.com> Date: Wed, January 19, 2011 9:50 am To: GNSO Council <council@gnso.icann.org> Councillors, FYI, Rod is inviting the SO and AC Chairs to a 2-day meeting prior to the ICANN SF meeting. The idea is to have informal discussions and to help the SO and AC Chairs get to know each other better. I have not agreed to going yet, but have asked what the cost of the meeting would be, which part of the ICANN meeting this would come from, whether the meeting would be official? I am told the additional costs would be negligible and part of the ICANN meeting budget. If anyone is opposed to me going, please say so. Thanks, Stéphane