<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div>Hi John,<br><br></div>I take it back. You were not merely right, but prescient: Board confirms: ICANN seeks non-US HQ<br>
<<a href="http://domainincite.com/15837-board-confirms-icann-seeks-non-us-hq" target="_blank">http://domainincite.com/15837-board-confirms-icann-seeks-non-us-hq</a>> And yet another bunch of strategy panels, composed only of Board members.<br>
<br></div>FYI I'm sanguine about globalisation and agree with Fadi's overall direction, but can't help wondering what kind of bottom-up multi-stakeholder process led to last week's decision. <br><br></div>
So on reflection I think it's not actually a bad idea to think about some sort feedback mechanism. As you say, Council's role is being taken over and I believe we should guard against that not in a territorial way but because there needs to be concerted action to preserve the multistakeholder model. <br>
<br></div>Happy to discuss further, m<br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 21 February 2014 16:20, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:john@crediblecontext.com" target="_blank">john@crediblecontext.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div>This is not so much about complaints (though it is clear that the policy responsibilities of the GNSO in general and its Council in particular are being squeezed by CEO-appointed strategy panels at the top and unmeasured crowdsourcing at the bottom) as it is an attempt to give the community the opportunity to offer its view of the path ICANN has taken in the last two years under Fadi's leadership. There is some irony in using a crowdsourced model (as it is a contentious recommendation of the strategy panel on multi-stakeholder innovation), but it if is a good idea, it is a good idea.</div>
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<div>When you consider last year's tumult over policy v. implementation, this year's Internet governance rallies (I note specifically that the upcoming meeting in Brazil has left the long & upstanding ICANN community members ccTLD managers feeling left out) and the expansion of strategy panels (first four, then five and now a bit of a blank check from the Board to the CEO), the Council has reason to ask for community input. </div>
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<div>Whether we call it a review of Fadi's performance or a review of how process has changed in the last two years is not relevant, but I see the two as one-in-the-same.</div>
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<div>Even if no one hears what is said, I think we ought to ask.</div>
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<div>I would be happy to offer a motion to that effect at the Singapore meeting so as to make it an official action (should it pass, of course!).</div>
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<div>Cheers,</div>
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<div>Subject: Re: Re: [council] Crowdsourcing a bi-ennial performance review of the ICANN CEO<br>From: "Maria Farrell" <<a href="mailto:maria.farrell@gmail.com" target="_blank">maria.farrell@gmail.com</a>><br>
Date: 2/21/14 2:06 am<br>To: "John Berard" <<a href="mailto:john@crediblecontext.com" target="_blank">john@crediblecontext.com</a>><br>Cc: "James M. Bladel" <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com" target="_blank">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>>, "Mike O'Connor" <<a href="mailto:mike@haven2.com" target="_blank">mike@haven2.com</a>>, "Council" <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org" target="_blank">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
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<div>I think it's an interesting idea - but I also see the risk for it to turn into a free-for-all of national or interest group sections peeved at certain Internet governance developments. <br><br></div>
<div>I didn't hear so many complaints from other NCPH side colleagues about 'growing executive influence over policy' during the TCMH debacle, so colour me curious about this initiative, willing to be convinced - subject to a fair methodology that won't be astro-turfed - but also somewhat skeptical of the context and motivation. </div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On 20 February 2014 21:11, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:john@crediblecontext.com" target="_blank">john@crediblecontext.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div>Yes, we should include all, but the ball has to start rolling somewhere. I figure we can do that.</div>
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<div>From: "James M. Bladel" <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com" target="_blank">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>><br> Date: 2/20/14 1:01 pm<br>To: "Mike O'Connor" <<a href="mailto:mike@haven2.com" target="_blank">mike@haven2.com</a>>, "John Berard" <<a href="mailto:john@crediblecontext.com" target="_blank">john@crediblecontext.com</a>><br>
Cc: "Council" <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org" target="_blank">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br><br>
<div>Also think this is worth of discussion, but should include other SO/ACs in an effort to provide a “360” review.</div>
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<div>i sense a certain irony in your reference to crowdsourcing, but i went ahead and circulated your proposal amongst the ISPCP — initial reactions are positive. i personally think it’s a great idea.</div>
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<div>On Feb 20, 2014, at 10:28 AM, <a href="mailto:john@crediblecontext.com" target="_blank">john@crediblecontext.com</a> wrote:</div>
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<div>I think the next meeting of the ICANN, scheduled for London, marks two years of Fadi Chehade's term as the organization's President and CEO. In light of the interest driven by the Strategy Panels in what is called crowd sourcing, I wonder if we should consider instigating a performance review of the executive using that method.</div>
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<div>We can announce the initiative in Singapore and prepare a report for the London meeting. The standing for the Council is the growing executive influence over policy, looking no further than the rise of appointed strategy panels in lieu of community-based working groups.</div>
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<div>What is your view?</div>
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<div>Cheers,</div>
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