Can we also discuss the development of a process work with the other SOs to select liasons and develop agreed upon functions for the liasons. This needs to be a joint effort probably, across the SOs. By the way, I am not saying that the only option is appointment of individuals. We could for instance decide that ocallsional working sessions are a better way to further the purpose of liaison functions. But we should discuss the topic of liaisons at this meeting and begin discussions with the other SOs. There was a working group on this topic back at the Ghana meeting but much has transpired since. We could perhaps get a staff report on whom we need to have liasons with, and discuss operational options briefly. As I read the Strategic Plan it occurs to me that we should have these discussions underway within Council. -----Original Message----- From: "Bruce Tonkin" <Bruce.Tonkin@melbourneit.com.au> Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 11:05:06 To:<council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Draft Agenda for Council meeting in Cape Town - Friday 3 Dec 2004 Draft Agenda for Council meeting in Cape Town Friday 3 Dec 2004 Item 0: Approval of agenda Item 1: Approval of minutes of 18 November 2004 Item 2: Update on Draft initial report on procedure for use by ICANN in considering requests for consent and related contractual amendments to allow changes in the architecture and operation of a gTLD registry. Item 3: Update on WHOIS Item 4: Discussion of recommendation from ICANN staff to Board on WIPO-II recommendations Item 5: GNSO Council self-review - motion to vote for approval of self-review document Item 6: ICANN strategic plan Item 7: Any other business Regards, Bruce Tonkin Regards, Marilyn Cade