Thank you, Glenn. Councilors -- as noted below, I will be in transit for at least a portion of our call on Thursday. As a result, Heather will Chair the meeting. Donna will have my proxy in the event that I am unable to cast a vote. Thanks- J. Sent from my iPad On Dec 12, 2016, at 15:51, Glen de Saint Géry <Glen@icann.org<mailto:Glen@icann.org>> wrote: FYI From: ICANN [mailto:no-reply@wufoo.com] Sent: Monday, December 12, 2016 10:15 PM To: gnso.secretariat@icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org>; council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form [#228] Name of Officer: * Graeme Bunton Officer Email Address: * gbunton@tucows.com<mailto:gbunton@tucows.com> Date Prepared: * Monday, December 12, 2016 GNSO Organization: * Registrars Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: * Chair Voting Remedy: * Proxy Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: * James Bladel will be travelling for at least a portion of the next GNSO call. He's asked for Donna to step in as proxy and I've approved. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: * Any issue that requires a vote. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: [Note: may not exceed 3 months initially; may be renewed by sending an email with explanation to GNSO Secretariat] * Friday, December 16, 2016 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. * Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). * Yes Please identify the GNSO Councilor who will serve as the voting proxy: * Donna Austin