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color=#0000ff size=2>As Avri has already pointed out, I think we need to discuss
the details of end of terms as described in Rob's document. I am not
convinced that ending all terms on 23 October is the best way to go. I
hope we can dicuss this and possibly reach some consensus in the Council meeting
on 3 September.</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>Robert
Hoggarth<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:05 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
Council GNSO<BR><B>Subject:</B> [council] Revised GNSO Council Transition
Implementation Plan and Timetable Documents<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Dear
Council Members;<BR> <BR>At Chuck’s suggestion, to facilitate discussion
at the 3 September Council meeting I am circulating to you updated copies of
the draft GNSO Council Restructure Draft Implementation Plan (v3) and the GNSO
Council Restructure Draft Timetable (v3). You’ll recall I circulated previous
document versions on 10 August (v1 of the draft Plan and Timetable) and 15
August (v2 of the draft Plan). The documents were also noted during the
13 August Council meeting. I am hopeful that you will set side time for a
discussion of the documents at your meeting next week.<BR> <BR>There are
a number of significant transition matters included in the draft documents
that need your review and community agreement. They include (1) the timing of
the Council Chair and Vice Chair elections – and how that timing impacts a
smooth transition in Seoul; (2) the timing of the present Council member terms
– when they officially expire and when the new terms begin; and potentially
(3) the assignment mechanisms for the three Nominating Committee Appointees
into their respective slots on the Council (I am hopeful that we will have
more information on the necessity of that topic in time for the
meeting).<BR> <BR>To make sure that everything is proceeding smoothly, it
would also be extremely helpful for representatives of the various GNSO
structures (Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies) to provide some basic
update information to the Council (verbally at the meeting or before in
writing) on (1) the progress they are making to establish their Executive
Committees; and (2) their plans for their Council representative (s)elections
(see draft Timetable document). On that last item, Kristina has provided
some very helpful clarification information regarding her term and just today
Tony Holmes provided a helpful update regarding Greg Ruth’s seat and Maggie
Mansourkia’s new Council member status.<BR> <BR>As I mentioned in my
previous emails (copies also attached), these documents are intended to spark
discussion. They are Staff suggestions based on the now Board-ratified Bylaws
and other recent discussions of the Council and the Restructure Drafting Team.
The Council is obviously free to edit, modify or otherwise complete replace
the drafts with new plan documents. The only strong recommendation is
that the Council agree on its plan by the 24 September meeting so that the
community has a complete picture on what is expected to happen in Seoul.
<BR> <BR>I am happy to try and answer any questions regarding the drafts
between now and the meeting. An email dialogue during the coming week
may make any meeting discussions shorter and more
productive.<BR> <BR>Best regards,<BR> <BR>Rob
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