Kristina and all, There is no procedural requirement that would prohibit the Board from discussing the Vertical Integration WG Initial Report unless it was forwarded by the Council. The Board is free to discuss the report. The Board has resolved: Resolved (2010.06.25.30), the Board will use its retreat currently scheduled for 24-25 September 2010 for the consideration of all the outstanding issues relating to the implementation of the New gTLD program. <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25jun10-en.htm#11> Thanks, Liz From: Rosette, Kristina [mailto:krosette@cov.com] Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 7:58 AM To: council@gnso.icann.org Cc: Liz Gasster Subject: RE: Motion and Document Deadline - Tuesday, 31 August 2010 for Council meeting on 8 September 2010 Thanks, Glen. In light of the Tuesday deadline for motions, would the staff person(s) who is taking the lead on confirming/denying the assumptions I raised during the VI WG Initial Report discussion please do so NLT Monday evening? Many thanks. K ________________________________ From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glen de Saint Géry Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 7:24 AM To: council@gnso.icann.org Subject: [council] Motion and Document Deadline - Tuesday, 31 August 2010 for Council meeting on 8 September 2010 Dear Councillors, As required in the GNSO Operating Procedures, motions and reports for consideration in the GNSO Council meeting on 8 September 2010 are due not later than 8 days in advance of that meeting, that is, Tuesday, 31 August 2010. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org