Not in the terms of the document that is to be created as a result of the first part of the motion. Alan At 17/04/2009 10:11 AM, Gomes, Chuck wrote:

Would the alternative term 'statement of work (SoW)' be a better choice than 'charter'?

Chuck

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-----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Philip Sheppard Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 10:02 AM To: 'GNSO Council' Subject: [council] RAA Drafting Team

And while on Charters - we may be suffering from the US and UK being "two nations divided by a common language" syndrome.

Charter means to my OED "a grant of rights by the sovereign or other body". Another on-line definition follows. Philip ----------------------

Charter noun

a franchise or written grant of specified rights made by a government or ruler to a person, corporation, etc. a document setting forth the aims and principles of a united group, as of nations the constitution of a city, setting forth its governmental organization and powers

OR a document by which a society authorizes the organization of a local chapter or lodge a special privilege or exemption an instrument, esp. a deed

Etymology: ME chartre < OFr < L chartula, dim. of charta: see card <http://www.yourdictionary.com/card>