Dear SCI members,

As we discussed on today's call, J. Scott has proposed a clarification to the footnote text for the PDP Manual, Section 15, on Suspending a PDP.  Please review the revised following text with the change in bold all caps:

"Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a decision of the GNSO Council until further notice. A mere change in milestones or schedule of the PDP is not considered a suspension."

For reference, I have included the entire section below so that the footnote may be viewed in context.  

It was suggested on the call that if this clarification is accepted by the SCI members it will not require a new public comment period.

**Please send any comments by COB Monday, 10 December so that if the SCI decides to submit a motion it may do so by the deadline of Wednesday, 12 December.**

With best regards,

Julie

Julie Hedlund, Policy Director

15.    Termination of PDP prior to Final Report

The GNSO Council may terminate or suspend[1] a PDP prior to the publication of a Final Report only for significant cause, upon a motion that passes with a Supermajority Vote in favour of termination orsuspension. The following are illustrative examples of possible reasons for a premature termination or suspension of a PDP:

 

1.     Deadlock. The PDP Team is hopelessly deadlocked and unable to identify recommendations or statements that have either the strong support or a consensus of its members despite significant time and resources being dedicated to the PDP;

2.     Changing Circumstances. Events have occurred since the initiation of the PDP that have rendered the PDP moot, or no longer necessary; or warranting a suspension; or

3.     Lack of Community Volunteers. Despite several calls for participation, the work of the PDP Team issignificantly impaired and unable to effectively conclude its deliberations due to lack of volunteer participation. 

 

If there is no recommendation from the PDP Team for its termination, the Council is required to conduct a public comment forum first prior to conducting a vote on the termination of the PDP (as described above).


[1] Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a decision of the GNSO Council until furthernotice. A mere change in milestones or schedule of the PDP is not considered a suspension.