This conference call focused on the issues to be discussed during the GNSO Council meeting December 17. Wolf-Ulrich Knoben and Jaime Wagner represent the ISPCP on the Council. Jaime was unable to join the call due to personal circumstances. Wolf-Ulrich provided an overview of the issues on the agenda for this Council meeting and the following main decisions were taken;

· Proposal for the PPSC to hold a face to face meeting in the US, early 2010

The ISPCP support the view that this meeting is required in order for this WG to finalise their work and that funding attendance of representatives who have been actively engaged in the process is an appropriate an valid use of ICANN funds. Wolf-Ulrich will draft a motion to support this view.

· Prioritisation of work

The current proliferation of issues which require resource (15-18 projects) demands that Council prioritise the work. Wolf-Ulrich is participating in initial discussions within Council that will result in an approach being placed before Council for their consideration and agreement. The ISPCP will be kept aware of progress.

· Vertical integration of Registries and Registrars

AN issues report is on the table for discussion but the ISPCP have supported the postponement of any discussion over the PDP until January. His remains an important issue for the ISPCP.

Additional issues discussed – Travel Support

There is a need to determine the level of support available and how that will be utilised for the next ICANN meeting (Nairobi in March) at the next ISPCP Conference call. It was reiterated that the ISPCP supports the view that travel funding should be allocated to the Constituencies and placed under their jurisdiction to utilise in a manner that best meets the Constituency requirements/representation at ICANN meetings.

Future ISPCP calls

The next ISPCP call will be scheduled for the week beginning 18^th January.