Hi Avri's proposed approach is sensible and would be NCUC's preference. However, if there's overwhelming sentiment that differentiated reporting is needed, it would be better to respect board members' intelligence and dispense with the transparent spinning. Tim's approach would be preferable in that context. Bill On Jul 10, 2009, at 5:42 PM, Tim Ruiz wrote:

Would it be okay to report the vote something like this:

13 Votes in favor: Tim Ruiz (RrC) 2 votes Chuck Gomes (RyC) 2 votes Avri Doria (NCA) 1 vote etc.

1 Vote against: Cyril Chua (IPC) 1 vote

Abstained: Kristina Rosette (IPC) Statement William Drake (NCUC) Statement

Not present: Philip Sheppard (CBUC) Anthony Harris (ISPC) etc.

Tim

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [council] Council vote on by-laws From: "Anthony Harris" <harris@cabase.org.ar> Date: Fri, July 10, 2009 9:33 am To: "Philip Sheppard" <philip.sheppard@aim.be>, "'Council GNSO'" <council@gnso.icann.org>

Avri,

Perhaps, in this sunset of the GNSO as we have known it, you may see your way to accomodating this rather simple request from three of the existing constituencies.

I beleive that all of us are trying to get the restructuring process "right", and certain issues are important to some rather than to others. I think the Board deserves to be aware of this.

Thank you.

Tony Harris

----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip Sheppard" <philip.sheppard@aim.be> To: "'Council GNSO'" <council@gnso.icann.org> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 10:28 AM Subject: [council] Council vote on by-laws

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Avri, this request is about transparency and relevance. It is a formal request from the BC. Philip

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