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<P>Dear all,</P>
<P>Unfortunately the ICANN legal <SPAN class=128420312-27072005>counselo
</SPAN>will be unable to join us on tomorrow's Council call. John and Dan are
both fully engaged with the Board call <SPAN class=128420312-27072005>which
is running simultaneously</SPAN>. </P>
<P>They will be happy to provide any requested response to the Council, and
the <SPAN class=128420312-27072005>usefulness </SPAN>of that response will
be helped by them having clear question<SPAN class=128420312-27072005>s</SPAN>
to respond to. <SPAN class=128420312-27072005>The questions Marilyn raises
are very helpful in that regard. Do other Council members have further
questions?</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=128420312-27072005>The staff are, as always, committed to fully
supporting the policy development process. Having targetted and specific
questions helps our legal counsel to provided considered and authoritative
answers. I cannot commit to my colleagues' ability to produce answers to these
questions within 24 hours, but we will certainly endeavour to get a thorough
answer to the Council as quickly as possible. I can tell you more about
the timing when the Marina del Rey office comes online later on
today.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=128420312-27072005></SPAN><SPAN class=128420312-27072005>All the
best, Maria </SPAN></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></FONT> </P></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> owner-council@gnso.icann.org
[mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Marilyn
Cade<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, July 27, 2005 1:04 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Philip
Sheppard'; council@gnso.icann.org; Bruce Tonkin<BR><B>Cc:</B> John
Jeffrey<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [council] Registry services - consensus policy-
dot net<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I believe that it will
be helpful to have the General Counsel join us for a segment of our call, in
order for us to discuss very pragmatically, what the options are.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">IT is important to
understand the following: [perhaps this is only a partial list and others would
want to help to develop the questions we need
answered]:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ø<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">What is
the situation in terms of the impact of the negotiated terms in the .net
agreement on other contracts, including com?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ø<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">What is
the role of consensus policy related to the .net agreement in the two areas
where it appears that there is variance: definition of security and stability,
and consensus policy on new registry services: e.g., is there a time lapse when
consensus policy, whatever it is, again is in
force?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ø<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Are other
registries actually disadvantaged by being subject to consensus policy in
a way that is “disparate” as suggested in Mr. Neuman’s
email.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ø<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> I do appreciate
receiving it, and thank Alick for forwarding it to Council. The subject has been
much on my mind since <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Luxembourg</st1:place></st1:country-region>. And I’ve spent a good
deal of time on this item, including reading contracts, and looking for
information in different agreements. I may say more about the support that is
needed for Council in the area of legal advice on our call. However, since we
have discussed this point previously with senior management, perhaps it is only
necessary to gently mention it. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I will say only that I
feel a sense of deep disappointment about where we are in this situation, after
being quite impressed by the hard work of the Council/Chair on this rather
arduous, in depth, and detailed amount of work in developing a balanced process.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">These are NOT
circumstances where I expect, ever again, to find Council. I expect better. And
assume the “collective we” will strive for better.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">However, having said
that, I want to fully understand Council’s options, and the implications of
where we are. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Creating balanced
policy is our job. And understanding the implications and parameters of our
options is as well.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">That takes supportive
activity from the staff. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thus, we need the
General Counsel, or the deputy on the call to provide clarifications. My initial
questions are above. The clearer we can be on our questions, the quicker
we can get through the background and legal clarification we need, and the
quicker we can get to the discussion of the policy and our vote.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Philip Sheppard<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Wednesday, July 27, 2005 5:11
AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
council@gnso.icann.org<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B>
[council] Registry services - consensus policy- dot
net</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Background</SPAN></FONT></B>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Alick posted a request by Neustar
for Council not to proceed with a consensus policy on registry
services.</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The argument was that the new .net
agreement is different and that would lead to unequal treatment.
</SPAN></FONT><BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am sympathetic to the argument but
not to the proposed course of action. Let me explain why.</SPAN></FONT>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT> <BR><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Role of
Council</SPAN></FONT></B> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">It is the role of Council to make
consensus policy and that policy should be binding on all parties.</SPAN></FONT>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We should continue to do
this.</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT> <BR><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dot net
agreement</SPAN></FONT></B> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The dot net agreement has
limitations with respect to the application of consensus policy to Registry
Services (see below for clip from the .net agreement), and it establishes its
own unique procedure for changes to Registry
Services.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This seems to be a fundamental
corruption of the principle upon which consensus policy rests.</SPAN></FONT>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">It seems to be a violation of the
raison d'etre of the GNSO Council itself.</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I believe
this is the issue to discuss.</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
lang=EN-GB style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Philip</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">---------------------------------------------------</SPAN></FONT>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This seems to be the relevant
section from the new .net agreement:</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial
color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Section 3.1
b.(iv)</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In addition to the
other limitations on Consensus Policies, they shall not:</SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT
face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(A) prescribe or limit
the price of Registry Services;</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB>
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(B) modify the
standards for the consideration of proposed Registry Services, including the
definitions of Security and Stability</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(set forth below) and
the standards applied by ICANN;</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB>
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(C) for three years
following the Effective Date, modify the procedure for the consideration of
proposed Registry Services;</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(D) modify the terms or
conditions for the renewal or termination of this Agreement;</SPAN></FONT><SPAN
lang=EN-GB> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(E) modify ICANN’s
obligations to Registry Operator under Section 3.2 (a), (b), and
(c);</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(F) modify the
limitations on Consensus Policies or Temporary Specifications or
Policies;</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(G) modify the
definition of Registry Services;</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB>
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(H) modify the terms of
Sections 7.2 and 7.3, below; and</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB> </SPAN><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">{relates to
pricing}</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(I) alter services that
have been implemented pursuant to Section 3.1(d) of this Agreement (unless
justified by compelling and</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">just cause based on
Security and Stability).</SPAN></FONT><SPAN lang=EN-GB> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
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