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[SECRETARIAT] - Results of Election Nominations - December 2005
by Mark McFadden Dec. 13, 2005

Dec. 13, 2005

All: On Friday, 9 December 2005 the ISPCP completed its call for nominations for gNSO representative and ICANN NomCom representative. The ISPCP Secretariat has contacted the individuals nominated to ensure that they agree to serve if elected. There is a single opening for gNSO Council and the ISPCP has a single nomination: Tony Holmes of BT. There is a single opening for the ICANN NomCom representative and a single nomination: Tony Harris of CABASE. Consistent with the procedure used in previous ISPCP elections, the Secretariat proposes that the ISPCP affirm the election of these individuals to their nominated posts by acclamation. The ISPCP has used a 48 hour call for consensus to agree to this in the past. If you have an objection to either of the individuals representing the ISPCP, please contact the secretariat or drop a note to the ISPCP mailing list. If no objections are heard before 2200 GMT on 15 December, 2005, the Secretariat will announce the results of the election. Thank you, mark Mark McFadden Secretariat, ISPCP Constituency Generic Names Supporting Organization, ICANN ispcp-activity(a)mcfaddencentral.com

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[SECRETARIAT] Elections for ICANN gNSO Representative and NomCom
by Mark McFadden Dec. 11, 2005

Dec. 11, 2005

All: The nominations period for our ISPCP gNSO Council and NomCom representatives is now closed. Those individuals who have been nominated are being contacted to see if they are willing to serve in the roles for which they have been nominated. I'll report back to the constituency once this process is complete. mark -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside <a href="http://beta.plazes.com/whereis/McFadden">Where is Mark</a> right now? <br> <a href='http://www.opinity.com/reputation/reputationProfile.php?appzopuid=01011YEQC…' target='_top'><img src='https://secure.opinity.com/tools/seals?code=2C05r118010011YECQCB3KKC63CA5ad…' border=0></a>

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RE: [ispcp] Personal comments on the proposed verisgn agreement
by Mansourkia, Magnolia (Maggie) Dec. 7, 2005

Dec. 7, 2005

Tony and all- It was great seeing you (Mark-you were sorely missed. I hope your mom is recovering nicely). I'm sorry I couldn't stick around longer to catch all the fireworks. Our work was certainly a team effort, and I take no greater credit than each of you. I so enjoy working within the ISPCP b/c it is so unlike the usual headaches that go along with other ICANN groups. I hope I have the opportunity to see you all again in the new year. Until then, have a wonderful holiday and we'll be in touch on the Net. Take care, Maggie Magnolia Mansourkia Director Internet and Ecommerce Law, MCI 202-736-6448 Voice 202-736-6460 Fax 222-6448 Vnet -----Original Message----- From: tony.ar.holmes(a)bt.com [mailto:tony.ar.holmes@bt.com] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 1:21 PM To: Mansourkia, Magnolia (Maggie); mcf(a)uwm.edu; ispcp(a)icann.org Subject: RE: [ispcp] Personal comments on the proposed verisgn agreement Maggie Great job!! Thanks for all the hard work. It was great for all of us to work with you once again. Tony -----Original Message----- From: owner-ispcp(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of Mansourkia, Magnolia (Maggie) Sent: Fri 02/12/2005 02:58 To: Mark McFadden; ispcp(a)icann.org Cc: Subject: RE: [ispcp] Personal comments on the proposed verisgn agreement The final doc is attached for all to view. You'll see the changes from today in red. I did review the remainder of the document for typos and grammatical errors but it would be good if a fresh set of eyes can also go through the full doc. Best of luck with the remainder of the meetings. It was great seeing everyone. Take care, Maggie Magnolia Mansourkia Director Internet and Ecommerce Law, MCI 202-736-6448 Voice 202-736-6460 Fax 222-6448 Vnet

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[SECRETARIAT] REMINDER - Call for Nominations ICANN NomCom Representative
by Mark McFadden Dec. 5, 2005

Dec. 5, 2005

---------------------------------------------------------------- Internet Service Provider and Connectivity Provider Constituency Generic Names Supporting Organization -- ICANN ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 December 05 REMINDER!! CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - ICANN NONCOM REPRESENTATIVE This is the official call for nominations for an ISPCP representative to ICANN's Nominating Committee. The ICANN Bylaws (Article 7) establishes a Nominating Committee of ICANN, responsible for the selection of all ICANN Directors except the President and those Directors selected by ICANN's Supporting Organizations. Section 2, part 8 of those by-laws ensure that our constituency is allowed to have one voting delegate to the ISPCP Nominating Committee. Every member of the ISPCP may nominate one candidate for the position of ISPCP representative to the ICANN Nominating Committee. This mail requests that you nominate an eligible ISPCP member to be elected as this year's ISPCP delegate to the ICANN Nominating Committee. To make a nomination, please mail the following information to the election manager: --> the name of the nominee --> the electronic mail address of the nominee the ISPCP member --> organization to which the nominee belongs --> if possible, a voice phone number for the nominee During the nomination period, potential nominees will be asked to indicate their willingness to serve as the representative. The nomination period opens on Friday, 25 November 2005 at 2200 GMT closes on Sunday, 9 December 2005 at 2200 GMT Nominations should be sent to the ISPCP Secretariat at: ispcp-nominations(a)mcfaddencentral.com If you have questions relating to the election, the constituency Articles or the nomination process please contact the current Secretariat of the constituency: Mark McFadden at ispcp-activity(a)mcfaddencentral.com.

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[SECRETARIAT] REMINDER - Call for Nominations to the gNSO Council
by Mark McFadden Dec. 5, 2005

Dec. 5, 2005

---------------------------------------------------------------- Internet Service Provider and Connectivity Provider Constituency Generic Names Supporting Organization -- ICANN ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 December 05 REMINDER! CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - GNSO COUNCIL In accordance with both the ICANN bylaws and the ISPCP bylaws, this is the official call for nominations to one open seat for the GNSO Council. According to the ISPCP Articles adopted at the Santiago meeting of the ISP and Connectivity Providers constituency (and later amended between the Melbourne and Stockholm ICANN meetings) an election of representatives to the Names Council is to take place when representative's terms expire or when vacancies for the representative positions exist. With the adoption of the most recent ICANN By-laws, the ISPCP is required to elect one member to the GNSO Council. This member will be taking the seat currently held by Tony Holmes. We are looking for a person from the constituency to fill this position. The ISPCP Articles call for a nomination period of two weeks. As has been the policy of the constituency since the Stockholm ICANN meeting we ask the person currently holding the position of representative to the gNSO Names Council to continue in that role during the election process. Accordingly, the ISPCP Secretariat has asked Tony Holmes to continue in this role until the completion of the election. Every member of the ISPCP may nominate one candidate for the available position. This mail requests that you nominate eligible ISPCP members to be elected to the GNSO Names Council. To make a nomination please mail the following information to the election manager: --> the name of the nominee --> the electronic mail address of the nominee --> the ISPCP member organization to which the nominee belongs --> if possible, a voice phone number for the nominee During the nomination period, potential nominees will be asked to indicate their willingness to serve as a representative to the gNSO Names Council. The nomination period opens on Friday, 25 November 2005 at 2200 GMT closes on Friday, 9 December 2005 at 2200 GMT Nominations should be sent to the ISPCP Secretariat at: ispcp-nominations(a)mcfaddencentral.com If you have questions relating to the election, the constituency Articles or the nomination process please contact the current Secretariat of the constituency: Mark McFadden at ispcp-activity(a)mcfaddencentral.com. -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside

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RE: [ispcp] Personal comments on the proposed verisgn agreement
by tony.ar.holmes＠bt.com Dec. 2, 2005

Dec. 2, 2005

Maggie Great job!! Thanks for all the hard work. It was great for all of us to work with you once again. Tony -----Original Message----- From: owner-ispcp(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of Mansourkia, Magnolia (Maggie) Sent: Fri 02/12/2005 02:58 To: Mark McFadden; ispcp(a)icann.org Cc: Subject: RE: [ispcp] Personal comments on the proposed verisgn agreement The final doc is attached for all to view. You'll see the changes from today in red. I did review the remainder of the document for typos and grammatical errors but it would be good if a fresh set of eyes can also go through the full doc. Best of luck with the remainder of the meetings. It was great seeing everyone. Take care, Maggie Magnolia Mansourkia Director Internet and Ecommerce Law, MCI 202-736-6448 Voice 202-736-6460 Fax 222-6448 Vnet

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Final version of ISPCP comments on the Verisign proposal
by Greg Ruth Dec. 2, 2005

Dec. 2, 2005

Attached please find the final verson of ISPCP's comments on the Verisign proposal. __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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RE: [ispcp] Personal comments on the proposed verisgn agreement
by Mansourkia, Magnolia (Maggie) Dec. 2, 2005

Dec. 2, 2005

The final doc is attached for all to view. You'll see the changes from today in red. I did review the remainder of the document for typos and grammatical errors but it would be good if a fresh set of eyes can also go through the full doc. Best of luck with the remainder of the meetings. It was great seeing everyone. Take care, Maggie Magnolia Mansourkia Director Internet and Ecommerce Law, MCI 202-736-6448 Voice 202-736-6460 Fax 222-6448 Vnet

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RE: [ispcp] Comments on the proposed verisgn agreement
by Mansourkia, Magnolia (Maggie) Dec. 1, 2005

Dec. 1, 2005

Dear colleagues- Here is the draft that some members worked on today, building on Mark's draft and Tony's statement yesterday. Please review and provide any feedback to the list by midnight tonight (PST). Please note that the document has not been edited for spelling and grammatical errors, but that will be taken care of before finalizing. Any substantive edits are welcome. Regards, Maggie Magnolia Mansourkia Director Internet and Ecommerce Law, MCI 202-736-6448 Voice 202-736-6460 Fax 222-6448 Vnet -----Original Message----- From: owner-ispcp(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-ispcp@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Mark McFadden Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 5:12 PM To: ispcp(a)icann.org Subject: [ispcp] Personal comments on the proposed verisgn agreement Fellow ISPCPers: The constituency put out a call for comments on the proposed versign agreements. I've seen no comments, so I decided to post my personal thoughts. These are simply a contribution to the discussion and a starting point. I hope the constituency has a vital discussion on the issue and then is able to post to the public forum during the Vancouver meeting. While this may seem like I wrote it from the point of view of the entire ISPCP, I was simply trying to imagine what I would write if I were drafting the ISPCP position. Please, please feel free to use as much or as little of it while you are in Vancouver. ------------------------------------------------- start of comments ------------------------------------------------- A potential response on the Verisign Settlement The vast majority of people impacted by the proposed Verisign settlement are connected to the Internet through the community of Internet Service Providers. Repeatedly, our constituency has stood for reliability, fairness and predictability for all of our customers - the users of the Internet - large and small. Under most circumstances we would welcome a settlement that allows ICANN to return to its core activities. The Verisign dispute has required staff, financial and community resources that could have been better used on other tasks in the last two years. Under most circumstances we would also welcome a settlement that provides a firm foundation for ICANN's finances. The uncertainty regarding income from .com has made it difficult to do strategic planning, help in the prioritization of ICANN activities, and even distinguish between what is possible for ICANN to accomplish and what is not possible. Regretfully, the ISP community within ICANN cannot welcome the current version of the settlement. While ICANN has succeeded at putting choice and competition in the names space, we note that .com remains the dominant top-level domain. It will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. With that in mind it is essential that any new .com agreement provide fairness and equity to the entire Internet community. We believe that the .com agreement with Verisign does not meet this standard. Decisions about funding models for ICANN should not be based on individual contract negotiations with individual providers of services. The ISP community believes that ICANN would set a dangerous precedent if it based financial and strategic decisions on private negotiations with individual vendors of services. We believe that no single entity should have perpetual rights to a resource under ICANN's administrative control. There must be a system of checks and balances in place to ensure that due process and meaningful arbitration is available to users of registry services. Unfortunately, the .com proposal appears to grant Verisign unlimited control of .com without any of these safeguards. This puts the .com registry on a completely different setting than any of the other registries. We also believe that the fundamental costs of management and operation for registries is lower each year. Unfortunately, the proposed settlement allows Verisign to increase their prices 7% per year without any review or safeguard. Regardless of whether or not Verisign intends to take advantage of this, the principle is simple wrong: prices for domain name registration should not rise in the future - the costs should be lower over time. Our customers don't work with registries to register their names - that task is in the hands of registrars. It is unlikely that registrars will be able to absorb the costs on increases in the ICANN fees or registry fees. The result is that those increases will be passed directly to the registrants. The Q&A posted by ICANN staff on the proposed agreements suggests that the 7% allowance is allowed to provide for a transition to market forces to determine prices. The ISP community notes, however, that there is no "market" when a dominant, monopoly is allowed to control a single resource. The ISP community feels that the monopoly registry service ought to have a predictable fair cost that is directly related to the actual cost of providing the administrative registry service. Allowing for incremental 7% per annum increases in unfair to our customers - many of whom have no choice but to stay in .com for business, branding or technical reasons. The ISPCP recommends the following action: - [* I leave this to further discussion *] --------------------------------------------- end of comments --------------------------------------------- -- Mark McFadden Internet and Security Programs University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 6000 Milwaukee, WI 53203 v: 414-227-3243 e: mcf(a)uwm.edu w: http://www.sce.uwm.edu

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