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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Dear Becky<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>You are kind to try, but I think it is to no avail. Keith explained it to Jorge; you’ve explained it to him; Mike explained it to him; I have as well, though less ably than you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Jorge is just trying to avoid the developing consensus in favor of your proposal (which includes other members of the GAC apparently) by raising false equivalence claims. It’s an ineffective tactic that does nothing more than demonstrate the weakness of his position. He wants an enhanced GAC role – your proposal threatens his success in that endeavor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Paul<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Paul Rosenzweig<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:paul.rosenzweigesq@redbranchconsulting.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>paul.rosenzweig@redbranchconsulting.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>O: +1 (202) 547-0660<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>M: +1 (202) 329-9650<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>VOIP: +1 (202) 738-1739<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Skype: paul.rosenzweig1066<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.redbranchconsulting.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=9"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Link to my PGP Key</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.rsaconference.com/events/us16?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=speakers-us2016"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=578 height=87 id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image001.png@01D15D19.5A4916C0"></span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Burr, Becky [mailto:Becky.Burr@neustar.biz] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 1, 2016 4:49 PM<br><b>To:</b> Accountability Community <accountability-cross-community@icann.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [CCWG-ACCT] the difference between a PDP and GAC Advice...<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>Jorge asks why I am drawing a distinction between GAC Advice and the output (e.g., a policy developed through a PDP) of a supporting organization or this new “GNSO Guidance." The differences between a PDP (or Guidance on implementation of a PDP) and GAC Advice are both structural and substantive. In short, the process for issuing GNSO policy and guidance has built-in safeguards to prevent Mission creep and promote transparency and public consultation. For many reasons, including some that I consider entirely appropriate, that’s not the case with GAC Advice. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>On the one hand, the GAC can give Advice <i><span style='color:blue'>on any topic</span></i> it likes. Yes, technically it must relate to “public policy” - but as we know that is a very broad concept. The GAC can also give that Advice <i><span style='color:blue'>at any time</span></i> it likes - before, during, or well after a PDP or even the Board’s acceptance of a PDP. There is no rule that says that GAC Advice must relate to a topic within ICANN’s Mission or that such Advice must be consistent with ICANN’s Bylaws. Both the flexibility with respect to topic and timing mean that GAC Advice can be disruptive to ongoing policy development and/or implementation. And, under Rec. 11 as currently proposed, the Board must accept that Advice unless 66% of the Board opposes it. That’s the case no matter what that Advice is and <i><span style='color:blue'>even if a majority of the Board thinks it would violate ICANN’s Bylaws to implement that Advice</span></i>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>A PDP, on the other hand, takes place in a highly structured environment that is strictly controlled both by subject matter and sequencing. Even before the PDP really gets off the ground it is subject to review by ICANN’s General Counsel as to whether or not it is within ICANN’s Mission. That is a critical structural safeguard against scope creep that distinguishes a PDP from GAC Advice. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>The PDP process is highly structured, with numerous safeguards that protect against scope creep and ensure transparency:</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>a. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>Final Issue Report requested by the Board, the GNSO Council ("Council") or Advisory Committee. The issue report must affirmatively address the following issues:</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>The proposed issue raised for consideration;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>The identity of the party submitting the request for the Issue Report;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>How that party is affected by the issue, if known;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>Support for the issue to initiate the PDP, if known;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>The opinion of the ICANN General Counsel <span style='background:yellow'>regarding whether the issue proposed for consideration within the Policy Development Process is properly within the scope of the ICANN's mission, policy process and more specifically the role of the GNSO as set forth in the Bylaws</span>.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>The opinion of ICANN Staff as to whether the Council should initiate the PDP on the issue</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>b. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>Formal initiation of the Policy Development Process by the Council;</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>c. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>Formation of a Working Group or other designated work method;</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>d. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>Initial Report produced by a Working Group or other designated work method;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>e. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>Final Report produced by a Working Group, or other designated work method, and forwarded to the Council for deliberation;</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>f. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>Council approval of PDP Recommendations contained in the Final Report, by the required thresholds;</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>g. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>PDP Recommendations and Final Report shall be forwarded to the Board through a Recommendations Report approved by the Council]; and</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>h. <span class=apple-tab-span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:black'>Board approval of PDP Recommendations.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif'>The proposal to create “GNSO Guidance” doesn’t change things dramatically – as proposed by the Policy and Implementation Working Group, because such guidance "<span style='color:#333333;background:white'>would typically involve clarification of, or advice on existing </span>gTLD<span style='color:#333333;background:white'> policy recommendations.”</span></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:#333333;background:white'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next",serif;color:#333333;background:white'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>J. 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