<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>I agree that our Chair would serve to run our meetings and encourage work as suggested. The Chair should also serve as the official point of contact in official messaging, but any of us should be able to ask anyone relevant questions in the course of conducting the review.</div><div><br></div><div>Should we ask our new Chair to appoint a Vice-Chair to serve as backup?</div><div><br></div><div>Would we like to ask Marco to assign someone to serve the Chair as our secretariat to take minutes, etc?</div><div><br></div><div>And as for the review work, Rod has told me in discussions that his staff changes is a result of the Board's directive to make agressive improvements in the organization. The Board's reaction, as Rod had put it, was mixed. Some felt that he was too fast, while others applauded him. Even though Rod is getting mixed signals now, he felt that he was being hired to make these very changes.</div><div><br></div><div>This raises some questions for me:</div><div><br></div><div>1. Were not all the Board members in full agreement in their choice of Pres. & CEO? (Not critical to answer.)</div><div><br></div><div>2. What did the Board think their directive was to Rod? What did Rod understand the directive to be?</div><div><br></div><div>3. Which of Rod's changes were made to further which goals of the directive? </div><div><br></div><div>The answers may reveal how the Board is directing staff to address the A&T aspects of the AoC.</div><div><br></div><div>Granted, we should not lose sight that the review is of the Board. We do have the opportunity at the f2f meeting to ask staff some pointed questions, so it's great that we are taking advantage of that.</div><div><br></div><div>Are we requesting that Rod himself be at our f2f in person? We shouldn't just assume that he'll be there especially since he works out of an office in a different part of California.</div><div><br></div><div>And while we have the authority to ask Rod's staff some hard questions, and we may be generating a lot of work for them, it would be nice to know if Rod has sent a letter to his staff (or at least his key staff for our review efforts) requesting cooperation.</div><div><br></div><div>And in addition, our work may reveal information relevant to the other Review Teams. And as much as I would want to share it, I think the context in how the info was obtained (phrasing of a question, etc) may be lost if we were to pass on the info. We should be careful to reveal (or NOT!) such details to our colleagues.</div><div><br></div><div>Talk to y'all soon, <br><br>Louie</div><div><br>On Apr 25, 2010, at 9:22 AM, "Brian Cute" <<a href="mailto:briancute@afilias.info">briancute@afilias.info</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Janis,<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Yes, that should have been the 5<sup>th</sup> and 6<sup>th</sup>
date in the document. Thanks for catching that.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Best,<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Brian<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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[mailto:janis.karklins@icann.org] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 25, 2010 12:11 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org"><a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org">at-review@icann.org</a></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [At-review] Draft of questions in advance of F2F in Marina
del Rey<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Brian<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">I believe that we agreed that the RT meeting is taking place on </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">5 and
6 May</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">, not on 4 May you are referring into your note.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">On the question of the Chair, I fully agree. The role of the
Chair is to coordinate and encourage the work, but he/she should possess the
same rights as other members of the RT.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Best regards<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">JK<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</defanghtml_span></b><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">
<a href="mailto:at-review-bounces@icann.org">at-review-bounces@icann.org</a> [mailto:at-review-bounces@icann.org] <b>On Behalf
Of </b>Brian Cute<br>
<b>Sent:</b> svētdiena, 2010. gada 25. aprīlī 17:34<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:wadelman@godaddy.com">wadelman@godaddy.com</a>; 'Burr,Becky'; <a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org"><a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org">at-review@icann.org</a></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [At-review] Draft of questions in advance of F2F in Marina
del Rey<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">RT team,<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">I have created a document that tries to track Warren’s useful
outline and borrows much of Becky’s work. Please review and make
edits. A few thoughts about the questions and document requests. <o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" defanghtml_style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><defanghtml_span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<defanghtml_span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">The RT will have the ability to ask follow on questions and to
ask for documents from the staff after May 4. It is important that the RT
ask for a complete presentation from ICANN staff on May 4 so we can structure
our work in a timely manner, but this is not an “all or nothing exercise.”<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" defanghtml_style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><defanghtml_span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<defanghtml_span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Emphasis should be placed on a careful tracking Paragraph 9.1 of
the AoC. I have put direct quotes, partial quotes and paraphrasing of AoC
elements in the document so please carefully scrutinize those points to ensure
accuracy.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" defanghtml_style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><defanghtml_span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<defanghtml_span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">ICANN’s performance regarding Accountability and Transparency
prior to the AoC is informative to the RT’s work but not the central
focus. The “General Questions” in the document are designed to elicit
Staff input on pre-AoC Accountability and Transparency for background
purposes. I have also removed reference to some specific documents and
processes. Not because I believe they are not relevant.
Rather, because I believe Staff’s responses to open ended questions can be more
revealing.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" defanghtml_style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><defanghtml_span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<defanghtml_span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"> What is critical for the May 4 exchange is that all key
ICANN staff be available.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">With regard to which ICANN staff should be made available, I believe
that is a decision ultimately for Rod. In terms of one key staffer to be
a point person, I would suggest Doug Brent given his role and length of
service. Other than that, it is up to Staff to organize its response.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">With regard to the Chair for the RT, we need to resolve whether
the Chair will be one that must recuse his or herself to ensure neutrality or
whether the Chair can participate/advocate in the work and deliberations of the
RT. My view is that, given the relatively small size of the group, and
the fact that each participant was selected for their respective experience and
expertise, it would be short sighted to insist that the Chair be recused from
the RT work. I would recommend that the Chair’s primary functions be to
ensure that the organization of the RT’s work be well managed – essentially
that the “trains run on time” and that the Chair should otherwise participate
in the RT’s work. I am interested to hear other views on this question.<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Regards,<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D">Brian<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</defanghtml_span></b><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:wadelman@godaddy.com">wadelman@godaddy.com</a>
[mailto:wadelman@godaddy.com] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 23, 2010 5:38 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Burr,Becky; <a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org"><a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org">at-review@icann.org</a></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [At-review] Draft of questions in advance of F2F in Marina
del Rey<o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span class="apple-style-span"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;
color:black">Regarding Becky's suggested questions, I recommend a simpler
approach that clarifies what we'll be asking Staff to provide, while ensuring
that the focus of the review remains on the ICANN Board.</defanghtml_span></defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" defanghtml_style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.5pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">First, we should
track the road map expressed in Sec. 9.1 of the AoC, and ask Staff to comment
on items (a) through (e) as they apply to this RT. Their comments should
include any topics or open questions that were outlined in the December
document, along with a summary analysis of public feedback received during the
February comment period. Each topic would end with a brief Q&A before
proceeding to the next.</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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Secondly, Staff would compile and present any documents resulting from recent
review efforts, internal and external, and include an update on the status of
their implementation. We would allow some time for discussion and
Q&A, and post the list and supporting documents to the RT Wiki.</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Finally, we would
allocate time for a discussion of General Topics, where we can raise questions
put forward on the mailing list or omitted from Staff's presentation.</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">What are the
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Warren<br>
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Warren Adelman<br>
President & COO<br>
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tel. (480)505-8835<br>
fax. (480)275-3990<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">twitter: </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="http://twitter.com/asocialcontract" target="_blank"><a href="http://twitter.com/asocialcontract">http://twitter.com/asocialcontract</a></a></defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><br>
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font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black">-------- Original Message
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Subject: Re: [At-review] Draft of questions in advance of F2F in Marina<br>
del Rey<br>
From: "Burr, Becky" <<a href="mailto:Becky.Burr@wilmerhale.com">Becky.Burr@wilmerhale.com</a>><br>
Date: Fri, April 23, 2010 8:51 am<br>
To: "Burr, Becky" <<a href="mailto:Becky.Burr@wilmerhale.com">Becky.Burr@wilmerhale.com</a>>,
<<a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org">at-review@icann.org</a>><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue">By the way, I think we should set the AoC as the start date for
this discussion on the "what have you improved" questions, and avoid
discussions about ancient, or not so ancient, history. I also think that
we may want to acknowledge upfront that the AoC is a fairly recent
event, that there has been a lot of change in the period since the AoC was
signed, and that we have a realistic view about what progress could have been
made during that period. Accordingly, I would expect a significant part
of the discussion to be about establishing a baseline for measuring future
improvements and about getting the staff to tell us about their plans for those
future improvements. </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
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<p class="MsoNormal"><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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<p class="MsoNormal" defanghtml_style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">From:</defanghtml_span></b><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">
<a href="mailto:at-review-bounces@icann.org">at-review-bounces@icann.org</a> [<a href="mailto:at-review-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank"><a href="mailto:at-review-bounces@icann.org">mailto:at-review-bounces@icann.org</a></a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Burr,
Becky<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:56 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org"><a href="mailto:at-review@icann.org">at-review@icann.org</a></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [At-review] Draft of questions in advance of F2F in Marina del
Rey</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
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<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">I have attached as a Word
document and pasted below, a first cut at questions/issues for staff in Marina
del Rey. I suspect that we could profitably spend a lot of time on just a
subset of these, but tried to be more rather than less complete. Also, I
think that there are some pretty important questions we need to answer soon
regarding structure and participation. In particular:</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">* <b><i>What ICANN staff
will be participating in our discussions in Marina del Rey</i></b><i>?
Some of the new hires are not listed on the staff directory – some key
folks located outside of California.</i> </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">* Another key issue is how
we would like to interact with staff. As a large group? Broken out
by department/role? Any that we want to meet with individually, either
now or later? What ground rules do we need to ensure an open dialogue?
</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">Comments please!</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><u><defanghtml_span style="color:black">Questions in Preparation
for F2F in Marina del Rey</defanghtml_span></u><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">1. Provide and discuss
the ICANN staff org chart – who does what? What is the reporting
structure? Where (in the world) do people sit? How do key staff
members spend their time? While this seems basic, it is not well
understood by members of the ICANN community. Moreover, there have been
significant staffing changes in the last few months that it would be helpful to
understand. </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">2. What does the staff
view as its key tasks with respect to A&T, and how is responsibility for
those tasks allocated? </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">3. In addition to the
Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, what documents do staff rely on to
fulfill ICANN’s accountability and transparency obligations. Where do the
2008 Management Operating Principles, the PSC report, other documents fit in?
Are there internal policies or procedures in place for ensuring that accountability
and transparency issues are considered at appropriate junctures? How are
accountability and transparency issues included/considered in strategic
planning and budgeting?</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">4. <a name="91"></a>One
of the challenges for the AT Review Team is to identify metrics for measuring
improvement under the AoC tasks. What does the staff suggest?
What should we focus on, what should our priorities be? For
this first review, what realistically can we measure as accomplishments, what
should we look at as “works in progress”? With respect to those works in
progress, how should they be measured going forward?</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">5. We have reviewed the
various comments submitted on the AoC review process, as well as the staff
summary of those comments. Which points seem most important/relevant to
staff?</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">6. What observations
can ICANN staff make with respect to progress the AoC commitment to maintain
and improve robust mechanisms for public input, accountability, and
transparency so as to ensure that the outcomes of its decision-making will reflect
the public interest and be accountable to all stakeholders by? Any
improvements we should pay particular attention to? </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">In addition to general
reflections on these issues, the Team seeks staff views on progress and plans
with respect to the following: </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">(a) Assessing and improving
ICANN Board of Directors (Board). Have steps been taken to improve Board
performance that may not be apparent to the community (e.g., training for
members). Are there changes in the Board selection process, and is sufficient
attention given to the ways in which Board composition meets ICANN's present
and future needs?</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">- Observations on the ways
in which staff interacts with Board – has that changed, is it improving, are
there ways in which it can be improved?</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">(b) What are the staff views
on the way the current accountability mechanisms work – ombuds,
reconsideration, IRP? What about the various institutional review
processes? How are consultants selected, terms of reference set, etc.?
How does staff use the information in these reviews?</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">(c) What are the staff
observations about the role and effectiveness of the GAC and its interaction
with the Board? What improvements have been/are being implemented, and
how is that working? How does staff communicate with the GAC when it
seeks public policy input from the GAC? </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">(d) What are the
staff’s observations about the processes by which ICANN receives public input?
In general, how would the staff rate public input? What
improvements have been/are being implemented? Who synthesizes, and how is
input summarized/communicated to the Board? There are many sets of
public comments that are listed as “awaiting summary/analysis.” Is that
due to a resource issue, to the fact that the issues have been overtaken by
events? Is there a better way to do this? </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">(e) What are the
staff’s observations about the degree to which ICANN's decisions are embraced,
supported and accepted by the public and the Internet community? </defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" defanghtml_style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><defanghtml_span style="color:black">(f) Does the staff have
views, suggestions of ways in which the policy development process can
facilitate enhanced cross community deliberations and effective and timely
policy development? What kind of support does staff provide to the PDP,
and how effective is it? Are there enough resources to provide necessary
support?</defanghtml_span><defanghtml_span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black"><o:p></o:p></defanghtml_span></p>
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