Dear Council Members: Please be advised that the ICANN Secretary has posted the Board Resolution on the ICANN website in connection with the Board's 3 May 2005 teleconference ,see http://www.icann.org/minutes/resolutions-03may05.htm. In connection with the Strategic Plan action item, the original matter as introduced by Paul Twomey called for the Board to formally adopted Version 7.3 of the Strategic Plan. Myself and others expressed concern about adoption of version 7.3 of the Strategic Plan without this document being publicly posted for the community to review prior to formal approval by the board. As the document indicates, the motion was modified and seconded. The reason why I voted "no" against this particular resolution was my notes and recollection indicate that the modified motion/resolution called for the posting of the revised Strategic Plan with the intent of adopting it based upon public feedback. The resolution as currently written states that the Board would "consider voting" on the Strategic Plan. I am awaiting the draft minutes of the meeting to clarify this potential misunderstanding, as well as speaking with the other director that voted against the resolution. To be clear, my objection was NOT against the public posting of the Strategic Plan as contained in the revised resolution, but my understanding of the language regarding the intent of adopting. Understanding the deep concern that many constituents within the GNSO have regarding the Strategic Plan, I just wanted to provide a clarification of my vote on this important matter. I have also been advised by the Secretary, that because of scheduling conflicts the anticipated Board teleconference scheduled for next week has been tentatively pushed back till the following week. As soon as the exact date is available I will inform the council as well as when the draft agenda is available, both in accordance with the bylaw provisions. I hope that the Council has found this information useful. Best regards, Michael D. Palage