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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">As suggested by Glen, I am
submitting this position statement in response to my nomination for GNSO Council
Vice Chair.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Let me start by saying that I
fully understand that the role of vice chair is new to the Council and that it
may not be continued in the future.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>As I see it, this is a trial that will be evaluated by the Council and as
such the position may go away at the end of the current term recently vacated by
Bruce and now filled by Avri.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Until such time as the Council
provides specific guidelines for the role of vice chair, I am assuming that it
will entail these responsibilities, probably in the priority listed:</P>
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</SPAN></SPAN>Perform the role of chair when Avri is unable to do so</P>
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</SPAN></SPAN>At Avri’s direction, assist her in fulfilling tasks that are often
assumed by the chair, thereby lightening her workload</P>
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN>At the Council’s direction, perform other tasks as needed.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">With regard to filling the role
of chair in Avri’s absence, if and when that occurs, I am committed to doing so
in a neutral manner that facilitates fully open and efficient debate on all
issues regardless of my personal view points or the views of the Registry
Constituency that I represent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Whenever I express personal or constituency views I will always try to
preface such remarks appropriately.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Regarding assisting Avri and
performing tasks requested by the Council, I am committed to being as helpful as
I can in contributing to the work of the Council as needed.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Hopefully, this will not be any
different from the way I have functioned as a Council member to date or as I
would function in the future if I am not elected vice chair.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">For those who may not know me
very well I think it is helpful for me to point out that I am a firm believer in
open discussion of all points of view.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>I like to try to identify competing elements of issues and enjoy others
doing that as well.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I believe that
the fuller airing we have, the better decisions we will make.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In doing that though, people sometimes
think I am advocating for a particular position when I may in fact just be
attempting to make sure we cover as many sides as possible.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Also, I like to use questions to
encourage discussion and help uncover factors that might otherwise be
overlooked.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I sincerely believe
that disagreement is healthy because it helps each of us validate our own
thinking and then work together to develop stronger positions.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Whether I am elected vice chair
or not, I would request the following: if anyone ever is unsure about the intent
of my actions, please ask me, and always feel free to disagree with
me.</P></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Chuck Gomes</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>