[CCWG-ACCT] Regarding members
Seun Ojedeji
seun.ojedeji at gmail.com
Sat May 23 09:13:26 UTC 2015
+1, I personally find the explanation to be short and easily
understandable; which is quite in contrast to what i have been experiencing
so far in regards to membership models discussions on this list.
That said, it may be good to hear from legal team what the pros/cons of
going this route would be. Looking forward to more devils that may be in
the details.
Thanks Bruce
Regards
On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Bruce Tonkin <
Bruce.Tonkin at melbourneit.com.au> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I have been reading the various discussions on the topic of using members
> as a way of holding ICANN accountable.
>
> Speaking personally - I think the concept of members can work.
>
> My advice though would be to try to keep it simple. The idea of creating
> separate unincorporated versions of the GAC, ccNSO etc - just adds
> complexity that makes it more and more difficult for outsiders to really
> understand how ICANN works. It already takes years to understand how the
> GNSO or ALAC processes work.
>
> From my personal perspective - we should just allow the SOs and ACs to
> appoint their chairs/vice-chairs or nominated representatives as "members"
> of ICANN for a term that matches the term of their office. This seems to
> require minimal change in ICANN's existing structure.
>
> Each individual that is selected to become a member of ICANN could then
> sign an agreement with ICANN that ensures that ICANN provides some
> indemnity for the member, provided that the member operates in accordance
> with the direction of their SO and AC through a properly constituted motion
> according to the procedures of that group. Ie the member would have a
> very narrow role to basically convey the decision of the respective SO and
> AC.
>
> Regards,
> Bruce Tonkin
>
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