ISPCP Conference Call - 3 August 2010

· Vertical Integration

An update on progress within the WG was provided by Tony Harris. The 138 page report reflects the diversity of positions. In general the ISPCP position aligns with the RACK+ proposal within the consultation document which is now out for comment with a deadline of 12^th August. If any proposal to allow vertical integration is accepted one of the major issues will be on-going compliance. This has not been fully addressed within the report. Because of the tight timescale Tony Harris will produce a draft response from the ISPCP and circulate for comment (response required from ISPCP members  by 9th August). If no comments are received Tony Harris will then submit the report on behalf of the Constituency, or amend the report and submit as appropriate.

· GNSO Council issues

Relevant issue for the next GNSO council call (5 Aug) were discussed with the main focus on the proposed resolution on WHOIS studies. This seeks the postponement of  further work on WHOIS studies until all possible studies have been fully analyzed and prioritised once again. The ISPCP will oppose this motion and all attempts to further delay progress and changes to WHOIS. It was confirmed that the ISPCP will support going ahead with studies that would result in increased accuracy.

· AoC update and support for SSR and WHOIS WG candidates

A conference call is scheduled for 4 Aug when ISPCP members will join with other CSG constituencies for an open discussion with candidates who identify with the CSG. Following this the CSG will need to determine who they will support as the process moves forward. All members were urged to participate in this call. Further discussion of individual candidates capabilities and personal standing will not be conducted across the ISPCP list, but members were encouraged to submit views to the Chairman/Secretariat, CSG Officers and GNSO Councillors following the CSG call.

· NomCom appointee for 2010-2011

The ISPCP have been requested to nominate a representative for the 2010-2011 NomCom process.

Tony Holmes has been nominated to serve a second term following the end of the 1009-2010 process, but other nominations are also welcome with a cut off date of August 9^th. The Chairman will flag this to the ISPCP list.

· Date of next ISPCP call;

23rd August at 14.00UTC

This call will be chaired by Tony Harris