I will be on part of tomorrow's call if possible and maybe be able to present this in person, but just in case, I wish to call something to the Council's attention. It depends on how the call proceeds in terms of timing. As some of you know, I have a family medical situation to manage tomorrow which affects my availability. However, I will do my best. First, let me be clear that I support a resolution which will ensure that there are three reps per constituency. Should I not be on the call, I have given a proxy. I am not sure why you would say that you would oppose the resolution, Jeff. It sounds like you are proposing a modification to the resolution. :-) I hope that is what you were intending to convey. I can support some changes in the language of the resolution as long as the intent of the resolution is clear. Thanks for the rewording effort. However, I note one other change which I think is needed in the motion, in order to ensure clarity. I have been off line most of the week, due to the medical situation mentioned above, so didn't have a chance to review the motion until now. My apologies for late comments. I suggest a change, as noted below. I have pasted below, a segment from the original resolution where I propose a change for clarity. PRESENT LANGUAGE READS: " And therefore the GNSO Council requests the Board to make two changes in its review timetable: 1. To change the transition article to allow three representatives per constituency on the GNSO Council until the end of the ICANN annual meeting 2004; 2. To perform a review of the GNSO council in or around June 2004." I suggest that 1., as drafted should be modified as follows/additions IN CAPS: PROPOSED LANGUAGE: " And therefore the GNSO Council requests the Board to make two changes in its review timetable: 1. To change the transition article to allow three representatives per constituency on the GNSO Council until the end of the ICANN annual meeting 2004; 2. To perform a review of the GNSO council in or around June 2004, WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE AMONG OTHER ASPECTS OF THE REVIEW CRITERIA, A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES PER CONSTITUENCY. -----Original Message----- From: Neuman, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Neuman@Neustar.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:53 PM To: 'Antonio Harris'; Neuman, Jeff; gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org; 'council' Subject: RE: [council] RESOLUTION FOR TOMORROW'S TELECONFERENCE Already know the answer to your last question... It would be me :) -----Original Message----- From: Antonio Harris [mailto:harris@cabase.org.ar] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:37 PM To: Neuman, Jeff; gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org; 'council' Subject: Re: [council] RESOLUTION FOR TOMORROW'S TELECONFERENCE Jeff, This is ok with me. I hope we can count on your support also, as it would avoid your having to decide which of your constituency three reps must step down on October 1 ? Regards Tony Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman@Neustar.us> To: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman@Neustar.us>; <gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>; "'council'" <council@dnso.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 3:04 PM Subject: RE: [council] RESOLUTION FOR TOMORROW'S TELECONFERENCE Here is what I would recommend, which sounds much more positive. I have still not decided on my position on this motion, but I thought this resolution sounds more palatable. Please let me know your thoughts. **************************************************************************** * Whereas, the Names Council resolution of 1st August 2002 called for "three representatives per Constituency on the GNSO Council". Whereas, ICANN core value 2.4 is: - "Seeking and supporting broad, informed participation reflecting the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making". Whereas, ICANN core value 2.7 is: - "Employing open and transparent policy development mechanisms that (i) promote well-informed decisions based on expert advice, and (ii) ensure that those entities most affected can assist in the policy development process." Whereas, by-law article XX.5.8 states: "In the absence of further action on the topic by the New Board, each of the GNSO constituencies shall select two representatives to the GNSO Council.." "..no later than 1 October 2003." The GNSO council resolves that: Three representatives per Constituency is consistent with ICANN core value 2.4 on geographic and cultural diversity within the constituency as the majority of ICANN regions are represented. . Three representatives per Constituency is consistent with ICANN core value 2.7 on well-informed decision making. Experience has shown that three representatives improves the constituencies ability to share the workload of a council member, to be able to participate in task forces of the council, and to more effectively communicate with multiple regions. And therefore the GNSO Council requests the Board to make two changes in its review timetable: 1. To change the transition article to allow three representatives per constituency on the GNSO Council until the end of the ICANN annual meeting 2004; 2. To perform a review of the GNSO council in or around June 2004. -----Original Message----- From: Neuman, Jeff Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:30 PM To: 'gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org'; council Subject: RE: [council] RESOLUTION FOR TOMORROW'S TELECONFERENCE All, This is my personal opinion. I am not against this resolution. In fact the principle of having 3 representatives makes sense. However, if this resolution were to stand, I would have to oppose it because I do not believe that the requirement of having 2 representatives is inconsistent with the existing bylaws (as stated in the resolution below). Whether it is inconsistent or not is a point of debate in which reasonable minds may differ. In addition, arguments of efficiency are also debatable. Lets not give the Board a topic to debate and give them just the bottom line resolution. I want to support this concept. Therefore, I would recommend that we revise the motion. I will send around my recommendation later on today. Thanks -----Original Message----- From: GNSO SECRETARIAT [mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:18 PM To: council Subject: [council] RESOLUTION FOR TOMORROW'S TELECONFERENCE [To: Council@dnso.org] At the request of Antonio Harris, this mail is forwarded to the GNSO Council list mercredi 13 août 2003 16:57 À : gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org; owner-council@dnso.org Objet : RESOLUTION FOR TOMORROW'S TELECONFERENCE Bruce, I would like to present the following resolution to be discussed in the teleconference: Proposed Council resolution on Constituency representation to meet ICANN requirements on geographical diversity and informed decision-making Proposed by, in alphabetical order, Antonio Harris Ellen Shankman, Philip Sheppard Ken Stubbs Whereas, the Names Council resolution of 1st August 2002 called for "three representatives per Constituency on the GNSO Council". Whereas, ICANN core value 2.4 is: - "Seeking and supporting broad, informed participation reflecting the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making". Whereas, ICANN core value 2.7 is: - "Employing open and transparent policy development mechanisms that (i) promote well-informed decisions based on expert advice, and (ii) ensure that those entities most affected can assist in the policy development process." Whereas, by-law article XX.5.8 states: "In the absence of further action on the topic by the New Board, each of the GNSO constituencies shall select two representatives to the GNSO Council.." "..no later than 1 October 2003." The GNSO council resolves that: Two representatives per Constituency is inconsistent with ICANN core value 2.4 on geographic and cultural diversity within the constituency. With three representatives per constituency, the majority of ICANN regions ARE represented. With two, the majority of ICANN regions are NOT represented. . Two representatives per Constituency is inconsistent with ICANN core value 2.7 on well-informed decision making. Experience has shown that three representatives improves the constituencies ability to share the workload of a council member, to be able to participate in task forces of the council, and to more effectively communicate with multiple regions. . There is no evidence of increased effectiveness with two representatives rather than three. . And therefore the GNSO Council requests the Board to make two changes in its review timetable: 1. To change the transition article to allow three representatives per constituency on the GNSO Council until the end of the ICANN annual meeting 2004; 2. To perform a review of the GNSO council in or around June 2004. Regards Tony Harris