I'm relieved to see this.<div><br></div><div>Greg<span></span><br><br>On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Mathieu Weill <<a href="mailto:mathieu.weill@afnic.fr">mathieu.weill@afnic.fr</a>> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><u></u>
<u></u><div lang="FR" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear Colleagues,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The activity on the list has been very intense lately. As co-chairs we would like to warmly thank all commenters on the recent documents. The feedbacks were extremely helpful, whether on substance or format, and our support team is working hard to take your feedback in account for the updated version.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">You will remember that a lot of concerns were raised that what the CCWG is working on is difficult to understand for those who are not following the groups intense work. In response to that, we have discussed and agreed we would publish a document explaining in plain language what we are doing. We have factored this into the agreed plan. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">At the time, we had expected to having reached consensus on all remaining questions. As this is not the case today, we suggest flagging this accordingly and move forward with the publication of the document, which we would call a *Formal Update on our progress in and after the Dublin meeting*, rather than an executive summary. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Many of you have correctly stated that the document we shared with you is not an executive summary due to its length. It is rather a short version of our report without offering information on the rationale for decisions and the genesis of our recommendation. This level of detail will be found in our report. We have, however, added a 2 page abstract in addition to incorporating a plethora of your suggestions to make this document accurate, more accessible and shorter.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">To be clear: <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The document that we are planning to issue on Nov 15 is designed to update the community on the progress we have made during and after ICANN 54. Its goal is to raise awareness of where we are, what our proposals are, so that outreach can start and consideration of our final report (announced for Nov 30th) can take place in a shorter time frame. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">While the content of the document would reflect the positions of our group, closing outstanding issues is not a requirement before issuing this formal update. Outstanding issues will be flagged as such. What is needed is a high level summary, as well as some level of detail regarding the topics we made progress on in Dublin : decision making, sole designator model, budget, individual director removal, and human rights.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Our public comment period will then focus on soliciting feedback on these changes in order to avoid the duplication of efforts for commenters on areas of our report that already enjoyed broad support. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">With the full report, we will offer the opportunity to publish minority statements. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We do hope that you find these clarifications and suggestions helpful. We will circulate the next version of the Update within the next 12 hours, and the discussion of the document will be on the agenda of our call on Friday 13 November, at 6.00 UTC.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Many thanks again to all of you for your continued commitment. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thomas, Leon and Mathieu<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Co-chairs<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><u></u><hr align="left" size="1" width="33%"><u></u></div></div></blockquote></div>