Thanks Ana, You make a good point and a couple of meetings back I recall that I was supposed to kick off a discussion thread within our group on this topic. The topic being along the lines of the following: What interim measures do we put in place to ensure effective GNSO / GAC interaction whilst the work of this GAC/GNSO Engagement Group is underway? At present we have: 1. The work of this group 2. A likely meeting between the GNSO and the GAC at the ICANN meetings (Singapore, London etc) 3. The Special Budget Request But none of this explicitly deals with ongoing liaison between the GAC & the GNSO on policy related work in advance of the work of this group. This does not suggest that there is no communication since we know there is regular scheduled communication as part of any PDP. But , there are currently no interim temporary improvements or modifications suggested. Is this a third work stream for this group? Jonathan From: gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org [mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Ana Neves Sent: 10 February 2014 13:14 To: Marika Konings; gac-gnso-cgs@icann.org Subject: Re: [Gac-gnso-cg] GAC-GNSO Special Budget Request Liaison Dear all, I would like to thank Marika and Olof for this draft of the FY15 Community Request Form to request travel support for a GNSO liaison to the GAC, to which I have no problems at all, as if it doesn't prejudice the discussion of any options, it helps to prevent us from any blockage in the future. Nevertheless, I must say I'm concerned with what might happen in 2014, a crucial year for this Early Engagement in Policy Development Process e.g. on gTLDs. 2015 will be an important year as well, but in 2014 we should start some pilot somehow as we have already discussed. I know my concern is not out from our discussion but I just wanted to make my point once again. Thank you. Looking forward to meeting everyone virtually tomorrow. Ana From: gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org [mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Marika Konings Sent: segunda-feira, 10 de Fevereiro de 2014 12:48 To: gac-gnso-cgs@icann.org Subject: [Gac-gnso-cg] GAC-GNSO Special Budget Request Liaison Dear All, As discussed, Olof and I have prepared a first draft of the FY15 Community Request Form to request travel support for a GNSO liaison to the GAC. As noted before, this request is in no way intended to prejudice the discussion on the different options that have been put forward to date and as such can be withdrawn at any point the consultation groups decides not to pursue this specific option any further. Please note that the deadline for submission is 7 March. We look forward to receiving your feedback. Best regards, Marika