[CCWG-ACCT] Update on Board discussions on the CCWG Update

[Chartier, Mike S]

I don't see any big disagreement here.
We had vigorous discussions on the common tension between bringing the unique perspective of a community to the board, while keeping it from becoming very parochial. So, we probably don't need to cover any new ground here.
I'm reasonably optimistic, if we receive specific suggestions in the comment period, we'll be able to reconcile.

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From: accountability-cross-community-bounces at icann.org [mailto:accountability-cross-community-bounces at icann.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Tonkin
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 6:26 PM
To: accountability-cross-community at icann.org
Subject: Re: [CCWG-ACCT] Update on Board discussions on the CCWG Update

Hello Milton,

>>  you are subject to removal by designators through a process that involves x, y and z.... keep your community happy, or you might be on the receiving end of a recall.

That reminds me of two things.

The old school of keep your boss happy, and other than that you can do what you want.    That leads to situations like the recent emissions scandal at a car company.

Keep the immediate community that elects you happy - with bread and circuses   (an old roman approach).   That leads to situations like some sporting organizations where as long as you keep the relevant officials that appoint/elect you happy with copious entertainment - you can do what you want.

At the board level we have been working on training and other initiatives to raise the standard for Board directors to act on behalf of the public as a whole (not just those that can attend an ICANN meeting and are directly involved in voting for or appointing directors) and also train Board directors in best practice of corporate governance.  

So while I accept your proposal that we must "keep the community happy", I believe that is necessary but not sufficient.   We must also continue to raise the standard of Board directors.   I believe that was part of the recommendations from ATRT1 and ATRT2.

Regards,
Bruce Tonkin

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