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<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Dear Bruce and fellow Councilors<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>I wish to suggest a couple of topics for
the agenda under AOB, to discuss how the Council and the gNSO can best advance
its perspectives and concerns related to the several items, including StratPlan,
Operational Plan/Budget processes. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Strategic
Plan/Operational Plan: <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>There was extensive outreach in MdP,
supported in large measure by leadership of the Council informally, through
several of its members, and working with others in the community. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>The effort on establishing a more
iterative and ongoing process of engagement with the SO, and other SOs, has
been evolving, but is still unclear at this point, but is critical to the SO's
leadership. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Kurt will be on our call, I think, and can
perhaps update us further on the development of both when the Board is expected
to vote to approve the StratPlan, and how the operational plan/budget
consultations will take place at the ICANN meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Several councilors are following this
closely, and I think we should continue to do so, and to encourage other SOs to
continue to work with us on the consultative involvement of the SOs and the
ALAC. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Preparation of gTLD
Strategy as an example: <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>I am uncomfortable with the way that this
has developed. I have concerns about process, and with some of the content of
the report Council has been given. We will discuss the paper itself tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>However, of greater need for focus by the
Council, is the role of the gNSO Council in issues that have cross cutting
implications. I think we haven't fully examined and reached agreement with
ICANN on this overall topic. I believe there is consensus within the Council on
this topic, but that discussion is also worthwhile. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>And, I'd like to discuss if we should request
a working session with ICANN's leadership to further explore this general topic.
That will enable us to better fulfill our responsibilities overall.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>On administrative topics:</span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> I have been in touch with ICANN on
meeting logistics. Some details are still evolving. I will try to reach ICANN
later today and have an update on the logistics and meeting arrangements as
they have been firmed up to date. I can report on what is known to date on the
call tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>However, this has brought an idea to mind
regarding meeting planning/scheduling. The fluidity of when Constituency
Day is turns out to be a little difficult to manage. However, there are now
many many competing requests for meeting slots. We have had WSIS forums taking
up a 2-3 hour slot; those should end with Vancover; however, we now have
ongoing public forums on the Strategic Plan and Operational Plan to take into
account. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>I suggest that some of the Council/chair meet
with other SOs/ALAC to discuss common needs. We could do that before everyone
leaves <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Luxembourg</st1:country-region></st1:place>.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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