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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'>John,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>First let me thank you for undertaking this task on behalf of the BC.&nbsp; My intention is not to use openness and transparency as a sword, but as a shield.&nbsp; I just think at this point in time with the threat of more pending lawsuits on the horizon we do ICANN, your stakeholder group, and the new gTLD process a favor by exercising more disclosure not less.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>In your capacity as an observer in the registry constituency you have seen how each member that votes or does not vote on an issues is documented.&nbsp; While I think you and I bring an incredible SMB business perspective to this group and while individual BC members trust our ability to do the right thing, we need to realize that ICANN&#8217;s action are being analyzed under a microscope by some third parties that will not be giving us that benefit of the doubt and why we need to go above and beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks again for your effort, and I apologize if there was any misunderstanding regarding my initial concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Michael<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Jon Nevett [mailto:jon@nevett.net] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:53 PM<br><b>To:</b> Michael D. Palage<br><b>Cc:</b> 'bc-GNSO@icann.org GNSO list'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [bc-gnso] for expedited review: draft BC comment on registry proposal for Continuity Operations Instrument (COI)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Mike:</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><br><br><span class=apple-style-span>Just a couple of points.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span class=apple-style-span>As one of the few BC members at the workshop in Dakar on this issue, Steve asked me if I would amalgamate the comments on the issue made on the list and those made by BC members during the session, which I did. We only make six points in the proposed comments. I do note that three of the six points that we have in the draft came from your comments to the list regarding the RySG proposal.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span class=apple-style-span>You raise a very challenging issue related to the BC and those of us members who are affiliated with or supporting an entity participating in the New TLD process. I suggest that we take that issue up at an upcoming call or meeting. It will be interesting to see how many BC members organizations do, in fact, participate. One benefit of transparency is to get a diversity of viewpoints with an understanding of where such viewpoints emanate. Of course, we should not use transparency and accountability principles as a sword to stifle speech and alternative views. Those are my $.02.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Thanks.</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><br><br><span class=apple-style-span>Jon</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Nov 30, 2011, at 4:00 AM, Michael D. Palage wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hello All,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I have not commented on this document for a couple of reasons. One I am actively working with a number of clients in connection with new gTLDs and two I have volunteered to help the registry constituency with their efforts to submit a comment on this subject matter.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>My concern however, is that many of the active members in preparing&nbsp; this BC document appear to be individuals directly/indirectly associated with new gTLD applicants. Therefore, in advance I am stating my intention to abstain on any BC vote, and I ask that in the interest of openness and transparency that we document in any final submission those BC members that are directly/indirectly involved in any new gTLD applications and their role in formulating/approving this document.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I think the BC has raised a number of concerns regarding the appearance of conflict at the ICANN Board level, and I think we need to lead by example.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Just my two cents.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Michael</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-width:initial;border-color:initial'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org">owner-bc-gnso@icann.org</a><span class=apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:[mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org]">[mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org]</a><span class=apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><b>On Behalf Of<span class=apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></b><a href="mailto:icann@rodenbaugh.com">icann@rodenbaugh.com</a><br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:08 AM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:'bc-GNSO@icann.org">'bc-GNSO@icann.org</a><span class=apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>GNSO list'<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>RE: [bc-gnso] for expedited review: draft BC comment on registry proposal for Continuity Operations Instrument (COI)</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I support Jon&#8217;s draft, thanks for the good work.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Mike Rodenbaugh</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>RODENBAUGH LAW</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoN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