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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=203175421-31082005>Dear
all,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=203175421-31082005><SPAN
class=203175421-31082005>At the last GNSO Council call (18 August), staff
committed to proposing an improved reporting system for the Council.
</SPAN>I attach a table detailing the current work items of the GNSO and its
task force/working groups. This new format for reporting on GNSO work
items gives a lot more detail of past and future actions than the work item list
I've been providing for the last few months. It's intended to make it easier to
track and plan the large volume of work the Council is doing. The table isn't an
exhaustive response to improving the reporting and planning for the GNSO, but I
hope it will be a helpful step in that direction. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=203175421-31082005>I tested a version
of this table with the WHOIS task force a week ago and have had some positive
feedback on it. However, I am sure there is plenty of room to improve this
table so that it corresponds more precisely to Councillors' needs. I would
appreciate your input on the table either by email or on the GNSO planning call
next week. One question I would welcome your input on is if it would also be
useful to capture in the table the relevant leading councillor(s) on work items
where appropriate. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=203175421-31082005>I propose to keep
this table updated and circulate it to councillors 7 days before each Council
call. It may also be possible to post it on the GNSO part of the ICANN
website along with each meeting's agenda. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=203175421-31082005>Many thanks for your
patience.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=203175421-31082005>All the best,
Maria</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=203175421-31082005>P.S. I also plan to
provide the WHOIS task force with its updated section on an ongoing basis.
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