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color=#0000ff size=2>I think that Philip's suggestions of 'division of
responsibilities' and 'regional optimal times' instead of 'global optimal times'
could be keys to finding a solution.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2>Chuck</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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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>Philip
Sheppard<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 18, 2009 6:00 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
'Council GNSO'<BR><B>Subject:</B> [council] Working in the wee small hours
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=015085309-18082009>The issue raised
by Adrian and commented on by Stephane is not new.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=015085309-18082009>To my mind the
best solution is division of responsibilities.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=015085309-18082009>The only meeting
where we should all be present is Council - all others are optional. It should
be sufficient to have a colleague representing an interest on other groups.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=015085309-18082009>This may mean we
have to consider a move from always a global optimal time to a regional
optimal time for certain issues.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=015085309-18082009>Another approach
is to be more efficient, talk less, act more and have less meetings.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=015085309-18082009>Philip</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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