[CCWG-ACCT] Defending and Protecting Work Stream 2

[Nigel Roberts]

I fully support and re-emphasise Greg's position in this.



On 30/10/15 14:49, Greg Shatan wrote:
> All,
>
> There are at least two active discussions in the CCWG regarding items
> that are currently assigned to Work Stream 2.  In both cases, the "scope
> of work" to be accomplished in Work Stream 1 depends on Work Stream 2
> happening as we envision it.  This in turn depends on how well we
> defend, protect and ensure the existence of WS2 in the work we're doing now.
>
> I've been asked if I really believe that WS2 will happen.
>
> The Board's comments essentially suggested disbanding Work Stream 2 and
> re-assigning it to ICANN's efforts at "continuous improvement," which I
> take to mean the usual processes already in place for ICANN to engage in
> self-examination and improvement (reviews (e.g., ATRT and other AoC
> reviews), PDP and non-PDP working groups, expert working groups,
> staff-and-board initiatives, etc.).
>
> I know what the review and PDP workflow for the GNSO looks like and that
> would basically be the kiss of death (or at least an extended coma).
> Work Stream 2 is a work stream of this CCWG, and it needs to stay that
> way, so that it stands apart from the usual business of
> self-improvement.  WS2 is basically a series of "IOU's" from WS1.
>
> Work Stream 2 was only allowed to exist in the first place because we
> agreed that WS1 would guarantee that WS2 went forward, even without the
> "leverage" of the upcoming transition.  This has to be absolutely
> re-confirmed and guaranteed in our work reflected in our next Report,
> and there needs to be consensus in the community (which includes the
> Board) on that point.
>
> If there is any doubt that WS2 is real and will proceed as planned -- if
> we are kidding ourselves and WS2 is basically nothing but a list of
> future chores to get around to at some point and under the usual methods
> -- if WS2 is no more real than the Tooth Fairy or the Great Pumpkin --
> if WS2 is just an attempt to mollify people -- let's just stop kidding
> ourselves, bring all the WS2 initiatives back into WS1, and deal with it
> as best we can.
>
> *We have two choices -- a real, robust and guaranteed Work Stream 2 for
> this group, or no Work Stream 2 at all.*
> *
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>
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