I have to agree with Craig, I think we should provide feedback to SG/C Leaders that there should be a second EOI for GNSO candidates. The first call for EOIs was a relatively short period (2-3 weeks), the call was just before the holiday period, and there was only one GNSO applicant. Given the CRG will play a critical role in establishing one of ICANN’s accountability mechanism, we want to avoid any questioning of the legitimacy of the formation of the CRG – this includes timing and duration of the call for EOIs. For the sake of appearances, I think there should be a second EOI. I also note that in some of our meetings late last year, there were some concerns raised by SSC members about the low number of applications received for volunteer positions. I don’t know if those concerns still exist with members, or whether they apply to this particular assignment. Sophie Hey Policy Advisor Com Laude | Valideus D: +44 7535530404 E: sophie.hey@comlaude.com<mailto:sophie.hey@comlaude.com> From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces@icann.org> On Behalf Of Craig Schwartz via Gnso-ssc Sent: 07 January 2021 18:05 To: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas@icann.org> Cc: gnso-ssc@icann.org Subject: Re: [Gnso-ssc] [Ext] Follow up from January 7 Call Hi Emily, Thanks for this. Given the importance of this opportunity and the limited number of EOIs that have been received, I support seeking input from the SG/C Chairs. I have reached out to the RySG Chair on this, but haven't heard back yet. Craig -- Craig Schwartz Managing Director fTLD Registry Services | .BANK & .INSURANCE Mobile: +1 202 236 1154 www.fTLD.com<http://www.fTLD.com> On Thu, Jan 7, 2021 at 10:21 AM Emily Barabas <emily.barabas@icann.org<mailto:emily.barabas@icann.org>> wrote: Dear Craig, Thank you for the question. It is ultimately the SG/C Chairs that will decide whether a subsequent EOI process will be opened. However, if the SSC would like to provide input on the matter, staff can share this with the SG/C Chairs. SSC members are welcome to share on list whether they think the SSC should provide input to the SG/C Chairs. Kind regards, Emily From: Craig Schwartz <craig@ftld.com<mailto:craig@ftld.com>> Date: Thursday, 7 January 2021 at 15:01 To: "gnso-ssc@icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>" <gnso-ssc@icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> Cc: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas@icann.org<mailto:emily.barabas@icann.org>>, Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels@gmail.com<mailto:carlton.samuels@gmail.com>> Subject: [Ext] Follow up from January 7 Call As I had an unexpected family medical matter to attend to this morning, it compromised my ability to fully participate in the call. I tried to type in the chat when I could. The only matter for me that isn't clear with respect to next steps is whether or not a subsequent EOI for the CRG will be discussed/conducted to potentially fill the second slot available to the GSNO. Would appreciate hearing from ICANN staff on this. Thank you, Craig -- Craig Schwartz Managing Director fTLD Registry Services | .BANK & .INSURANCE Mobile: +1 202 236 1154 www.fTLD.com [ftld.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.fTLD.com__;!!PtGJab4!uyMV3aWykNf-DoXq1...> ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. They may not be disclosed, used by or copied in any way by anyone other than the intended recipient. If you have received this message in error, please return it to the sender (deleting the body of the email and attachments in your reply) and immediately and permanently delete it. Please note that the Com Laude Group does not accept any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan or otherwise check this email and any attachments. The Com Laude Group does not accept liability for statements which are clearly the sender's own and not made on behalf of the group or one of its member entities. The Com Laude Group includes Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 5047655 and registered office at 28-30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Valideus Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 06181291 and registered office at 28-30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Demys Limited, a company registered in Scotland with company number SC197176, having its registered office at 15 William Street, South West Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 7LL Scotland;Consonum, Inc. dba Com Laude USA and Valideus USA, headquartered at Suite 332, Securities Building, 1904 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; Com Laude (Japan) Corporation, a company registered in Japan having its registered office at Suite 319,1-3-21 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033, Japan. For further information see www.comlaude.com<https://comlaude.com>