RC Members: I have received a number of questions on our process for a motion. Here is a link to the RC Rules of Procedure governing motions: http://www.icannregistrars.org/Registrar_Constituency_Rules_of_Procedure Here's where we are: We have been asked by the GNSO to provide a constituency statement on the tasting issue. Tim has offered a motion for such a statement. His motion has received the required three endorsements (Tom, Adrian & Bob). If Bob wants to revoke his endorsement, I would be happy to endorse the motion for consideration by the RC. Bob has offered an amendment to the motion. Tim had the option of accepting the amendment as friendly and it would have become part of the motion. As Tim has rejected the amendment, it is considered unfriendly. Bob's amendment now requires one endorsement in order to be on the ballot with the underlying motion. I will restart the minimum fourteen day discussion period as of today. At any point during this period, a member may offer any other amendment to Tim. If he accepts the amendment, it would become part of the underlying motion. Tim has stated that he is open to friendly amendments. I suggest that those of you who want to propose some changes work directly with Tim. At some point after the fourteen days, Bob will create and publish a draft ballot for members to review. The ballot will contain the motion, as well as any unfriendly amendments that receive the required endorsement from a second member. I hope that this helps to clarify the process, so that we can turn to the substance of the proposal. It would be great if we could have a statement that reflects a consensus of the RC. Please keep in mind that we all individually will have the opportunity to offer our own comments on the issue during the public comment period. Thanks. Jon