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<br>I will write today to the Chairs of the Constituencies/SGs/SOs to ask them their views and concerns. Crocker mentioned it in his comments, but it WAS not <b><i>consulted </i></b>with the community in any way. <div><br></div><div>I do think it is a problem for actually fulfilling the transparency of ICANN; however, I would like to hear from other members on your thoughts. </div><div><br></div><div>It is expensive for business to spend 6-7 days, but the Board will be now lessening its interactions with the community. </div><div><br></div><div>In my view, at this time, a bad move. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div id="SkyDrivePlaceholder"></div><hr id="stopSpelling">From: psc@vlaw-dc.com<br>To: bc-gnso@icann.org<br>Subject: [bc-gnso] ICANN Eliminates Board Meetings at ICANN Meetings<br>Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:59:26 +0000<br><br>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal">In my opinion, a step backwards for transparency and accountability --
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http://www.thedomains.com/2012/04/30/icann-eliminates-friday-public-board-meeting-at-future-conferences/</a> .</p>
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