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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Correction:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">In the thoughts I sent earlier, I wish to correct this typo---<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">“As you can see, even if the Board does not accept a final proposal
<b>by</b> March 10 (the final day of the Marrakech meeting) it would still allow delivery to Congress from the N TIA by May 11.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">--should read—<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">“As you can see, even if the Board does not accept a final proposal
<b>until</b> March 10 (the final day of the Marrakech meeting) it would still allow delivery to Congress from the N TIA by May 11.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Phil Corwin<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, December 20, 2015 7:19 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> James M. Bladel; McGrady, Paul D.; egmorris1@toast.net; Drazek, Keith<br>
<b>Cc:</b> council@gnso.icann.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I have a few thoughts regarding the Council’s process and timing going forward.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">At present the CCWG timetable targets January 22<sup>nd</sup> as the date on which it will submit a final Proposal to the Board for its consideration. While that could change depending on the public comments
and Chartering organization positions, for now I believe we should aim to complete our work on our call of January 14<sup>th</sup> so that we have a firm position on record at least a week before the target submission date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:#1F497D">Our Role in the Process<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F497D">For understanding our role it is important to note that the
<a href="https://www.icann.org/public-comments/draft-ccwg-accountability-proposal-2015-11-30-en">
Proposal</a> makes 12 separate Recommendations:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> Recommendation #1: Establishing an Empowered Community for Enforcing Community Powers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #2: Empowering the community through consensus: engage, escalate, enforce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #3: Redefining ICANN's Bylaws as 'Standard Bylaws' and 'Fundamental Bylaws'<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #4: Ensuring community involvement in ICANN decision-making: seven new Community Powers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #5: Changing aspects of ICANN's Mission, Commitments and Core Values<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #6: Reaffirming ICANN's Commitment to respect internationally recognized Human Rights as it carries out its mission<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #7: Strengthening ICANN's Independent Review Process<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #8: Fortifying ICANN's Request for Reconsideration Process<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #9: Incorporation of the Affirmation of Commitments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #10: Enhancing the accountability of Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #11: Board obligations with regards to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice (Stress Test 18)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">Recommendation #12: Committing to further accountability work in Work Stream 2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F497D">The CCWG <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Charter">
Charter</a> sets out the role of the six Chartering Organizations (GNSO; ALAC; ccNSO; GAC; ASO; SSAC) and related procedures as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><i><u><span style="color:#1F497D">SO and AC support for the Draft Proposal(s)</span></u></i><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Following submission of the Draft Proposal(s), each of the chartering organizations shall, in accordance with their own rules and procedures, review and discuss the Draft Proposal(s)
and decide whether to adopt the recommendations contained in it. The chairs of the chartering organizations shall notify the co-chairs of the WG of the result of the deliberations as soon as feasible.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></u><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><i><u><span style="color:#1F497D">Supplemental Draft Proposal</span></u></i><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">In the event that one or more of the participating SO’s or AC’s do(es) not adopt one or more of the recommendation(s) contained in the Draft Proposal(s), the Co-Chairs of the CCWG-Accountability
shall be notified accordingly.</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D"> This notification shall include at a minimum the reasons for the lack of support and a suggested alternative that would be acceptable, if any. The CCWG-Accountability may, at its discretion,
reconsider, post for public comments and/or submit to the chartering organizations a Supplemental Draft Proposal, which takes into accounting the concerns raised.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Following submission of the Supplemental Draft Proposal, the chartering organizations shall discuss and decide in accordance with its own rules and procedures whether to adopt the
recommendations contained in the Supplemental Draft Proposal. The Chairs of the chartering organizations shall notify the Co-Chairs of the CCWG-Accountability of the result of the deliberations as soon as feasible.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></u><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><i><u><span style="color:#1F497D">Submission Board Report</span></u></i><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">After receiving the notifications from all chartering organizations as described above, the Co-Chairs of the CCWG-Accountability shall, within 10 working days after receiving the last
notification, submit to the Chair of the ICANN Board of Directors and Chairs of all the chartering organizations the CCWG-Accountability Board Report, which shall include at a minimum:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">a) The (Supplemental) Proposal as adopted by the CCWG-Accountability; and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">b) <b>
The notifications of the decisions from the chartering organizations</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">c) Documentation of the process that was followed, including, but not limited to documenting the process of building consensus within the CCWG-Accountability and public consultations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">In the event one or more of the chartering organizations do(es) not support (parts of) the (Supplemental) Proposal(s), the Board Report shall also clearly indicate the part(s) of the
(Supplemental) Final Proposal(s) which are fully supported and the parts which not, and which of the chartering organizations dissents, to the extent this is feasible. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><i><u><span style="color:#1F497D">Board consideration and interaction with CCWG-Accountability and chartering organizations</span></u></i><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">It is assumed that after submission of the Board Report, the ICANN Board of Directors will consider the Proposal(s) contained in this Report in accordance with the process outlined in
its resolution of 16 October 2014 (see <a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2014-10-16-en#2.d">https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2014-10-16-en#2.d</a>):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">Resolved (2014.10.16.17), the Board commits to following the following principles when considering the Cross Community Working Group Recommendations on Enhancing ICANN Accountability
and Governance:</span></i><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><i>These principles apply to consensus-based recommendations from the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance.</i><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><i>If the Board believes it is not in the global public interest to implement a recommendation from the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance (CCWG
Recommendation), it must initiate a dialogue with the CCWG. A determination that it is not in the global public interest to implement a CCWG Recommendation requires a 2/3 majority of the Board.</i><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><i>The Board must provide detailed rationale to accompany the initiation of dialogue. The Board shall agree with the CCWG the method (e.g., by teleconference, email or otherwise) by which the
dialogue will occur. The discussions shall be held in good faith and in a timely and efficient manner, to find a mutually acceptable solution.</i><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><i>The CCWG will have an opportunity to address the Board's concerns and report back to the Board on further deliberations regarding the Board's concerns. The CCWG shall discuss the Board's
concerns within 30 days of the Board's initiation of the dialogue.</i><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><i>If a recommendation is modified through the CCWG, it is returned back to the Board for further consideration. The CCWG is to provide detailed rationale on how the modification addresses
the concerns raised by the Board.</i><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><i>If, after modification, the Board still believes the CCWG Recommendation is not in the global public interest to implement the CCWG Recommendation, the Board may send the item back to the
CCWG for further consideration, again requiring a 2/3 vote of the Board for that action. Detailed rationale for the Board's action is again required. In the event the Board determines not to accept a modification, then the Board shall not be entitled to set
a solution on the issue addressed by the recommendation until such time as CCWG and the Board reach agreement.</i><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Before submitting a modified recommendation to the ICANN Board of Directors, as envisioned under 5. of the Board resolution, the CCWG-Accountability will submit a Draft Supplemental
Board Report to the chartering organizations containing:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"><span style="color:#1F497D">a) The modified recommendations, and associated detailed rationale,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"><span style="color:#1F497D">b) The Board decision, and associated detailed rationale<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"><span style="color:#1F497D">c) The recommendation as contained in the Board Report<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Following submission of the Draft Supplemental Board Report, the chartering organizations shall discuss and decide in accordance with their own rules and procedures whether to adopt
the modified recommendations contained in the report. The Chairs of the chartering organizations shall notify the co-chairs of the CCWG-Accountability of the result of the deliberations as soon as feasible.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">After receiving the notifications from all chartering organizations, the co-Chairs of the CCWG-Accountability shall, within 10 working days after receiving the last notification,
submit to the Chair of the ICANN Board of Directors and Chairs of all the chartering organizations the CCWG-Accountability Supplemental Board Report, which shall include at a minimum:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"><span style="color:#1F497D">a) The modified recommendations, and associated detailed rationale.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">b) The notifications of the decisions from the chartering organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:#1F497D">c) Documentation of the process that was followed, including, but not limited to documenting the process of building consensus within the CCWG-Accountability
<b>and consultations with the chartering organizations</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:#1F497D">If, in accordance with 6., the Board determines not to accept a modified recommendation, the CCWG-Accountability shall follow the procedure regarding the Supplemental Board Report, as
just described, to reach agreement with the Board. <b>(Emphasis added)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">In my view three important things stand out after reviewing the Charter:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">The GNSO, as a Chartering Organization, could well be involved in this process past the date of initial submission to the Board in a variety of potential scenarios.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">We are tasked with examining, and expressing a view upon, each of the 12 separate Recommendations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">The Board has a very different and influential role in this process. The Board
<a href="http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-draft-ccwg-accountability-proposal-30nov15/msg00013.html">
filed</a> comments on December 14<sup>th</sup> that express “greater concern” about six important areas—<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:38.25pt"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">Areas of greater concern are on scope and implementation of inspection rights (a part of Recommendation 1); veto of the IANA budget (a part of Recommendation 4); contractual
enforcement in the Mission statement (a part of Recommendation 5), integration of human rights considerations (Recommendation 6), and specifics for WS2 (a part of Recommendation 12).
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Given that the CCWG may feel under pressure to accede to the Board recommendations on these areas, and that if it does not the Board may declare that one or more of the recommendations is “not in the global public
interest”, thereby triggering a dialogue with the CCWG, I would propose that the Subteam and Council give particular scrutiny to the Board position beyond that accorded to other comments.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:#1F497D">The actual amount of time available to complete the process<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The January 22<sup>nd</sup> target date for Board submission was set by the CCWG by working backwards from the September 30, 2016 expiration date of the current IANA contract and factoring in the NTIA’s estimate
of 60-90 days for executive branch interagency review prior to submitting the transition plan for Congressional review; the 30 legislative days Congressional review requirement written into the DOTCOM Act (which translates into two months-plus in mid-2016
given how often the House and Senate will be out of session); and the estimated implementation time, including Bylaws drafting, within ICANN between Board receipt and acceptance of a Proposal and the time that ICANN would be ready to submit it for NTIA review.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">As I <a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151216_fy16_approp_act_extends_iana_transition_freeze_without_dotcom_act/">
wrote</a> last week, the 2016 Appropriations bill extended the spending freeze on NTIA completion of the IANA transition until September 30, 2016 but did not include the DOTCOM Act. That bill was enacted two days ago.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I could be wrong, but my view is that inclusion in the Appropriations bill was probably the DOTCOM’s Act last chance for enactment in this Congress, and that it is highly unlikely it will be brought to the Senate
floor in 2016 either as a free-standing bill or an amendment to another bill. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is running 1<sup>st</sup> or 2<sup>nd</sup> in some current polls of the Republican Presidential field, has a hold on the bill and has made clear that he wishes
to offer the same amendment that failed in the Commerce Committee, requiring affirmative Congressional approval before the transition can be completed, if the bill is considered by the Senate. Senate leadership is not fond of Sen. Cruz and is unlikely to provide
him with the opportunity to win on the Senate floor, or to stage a filibuster if his amendment loses or is tabled (set aside), while the Republican nomination remains in play. And, DOTCOM bill aside, Congress has already given itself until September 30, 2016
to hold hearings on and review the transition plan by extending the funding freeze.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I hope that was not too much inside baseball regarding Congress, but if DOTCOM is not enacted that actually eases up the time pressure a bit while still allowing a transition to occur on October 1<sup>st</sup>
next year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">A colleague who is very active in ICANN surveyed the Congressional calendar and, assuming that ICANN could complete its implementation work within 60 days after Board acceptance, and that the NTIA could lead
an interagency review that also concluded within 60 days (although NTIA has said it might go as long as 90), provided the following estimates of time available:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">A. If NTIA gets CCWG proposal by 11-Feb, it delivers to Congress on 11-Apr. 30 Congressional Days ends 14-Jun-2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">B. If NTIA gets CCWG proposal by 11-Mar, it delivers to Congress on 11-May. 30 Congressional Days ends 14-Jul-2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">C. If NTIA gets CCWG proposal by 11-Apr, it delivers to Congress on 11-Jun. 30 Congressional Days ends 27-Sep-2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D">D. If NTIA gets CCWG proposal by 11-May, it delivers to Congress on 11-Jul. 30 Congressional Days ends 6-Dec-2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">If the DOTCOM Act is not enacted you can ignore the second part of each of those estimates, starting with “30 Congressional days”. As you can see, even if the Board does not accept a final proposal by March 10
(the final day of the Marrakech meeting) it would still allow delivery to Congress from the N TIA by May 11. In a May 6, 2015 letter to the Co-Chairs of the CCWG, Secretary Strickling said “all work items identified… as prerequisites will need to be implemented
prior to the ending of the contract”; I read that as meaning that ICANN can deliver the final Proposal to NTIA before internal implementation is completed. A March 11<sup>th</sup> transmission to NTIA would give Congress sufficient time to hold oversight
hearings in late spring/early summer, but not too much time that could lead to political mischief.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Again, my starting position is that we need to target January 14<sup>th</sup> as the date we adopt a position on the current Proposal, and that everyone within ICANN should work to get a final proposal to the
NTIA as soon as feasible. I just wanted to point out that the internal discussion can if necessary continue up to Marrakech and still permit the transition to occur on October 1, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I hope all of that is helpful to fellow Council members, and I welcome feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> James M. Bladel [<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, December 20, 2015 3:24 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> McGrady, Paul D.; Phil Corwin; <a href="mailto:egmorris1@toast.net">egmorris1@toast.net</a>; Drazek, Keith<br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Hi Paul -<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Your last question is a good one, and I think somewhat dependent upon what actions are taken by the CCWG between the close of comments on the 21st and their earlier commitment to have a report
ready for the Board in late January. It’s possible that they make substantive changes, prompting a new round of comments, but I think we should be prepared for the contingency that they do not.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">The proposal/motion on the 14th would be to accept the comment as drafted by the subteam (thanks for volunteering, btw), which will be a synthesis of GNSO comments received on the 21st, in response
to the Third Draft Report. If their is a “Fourth Draft Report”, then I agree we should restart this process to consider any changes & new language. Rinse, repeat.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Thanks—<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From: </span></b><span style="color:black">"McGrady, Paul D." <<a href="mailto:PMcGrady@winston.com">PMcGrady@winston.com</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 14:00 <br>
<b>To: </b>James Bladel <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>>, Phil Corwin <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>>, "<a href="mailto:egmorris1@toast.net">egmorris1@toast.net</a>" <<a href="mailto:egmorris1@toast.net">egmorris1@toast.net</a>>,
Keith Drazek <<a href="mailto:kdrazek@verisign.com">kdrazek@verisign.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc: </b>GNSO Council List <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>RE: [council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi James,</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I volunteer as well. I will be unavailable the 23<sup>rd</sup> through 26<sup>th</sup>. I will have limited availability the 29-1<sup>st</sup>. Like you and Phil, I will be at NamesCon.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Regarding a mandatory up or down vote on the proposal by the 14<sup>th</sup>, do we expect our issues to be addressed by the CCWG-Acct by then? If not, I wonder if it is an up or down vote or if it is just a
vote indicating that the subteam has identified the issues of concern. I’ve not heard from anyone so far that thinks the current CCWG-Acct proposal is issue-free and green-light-able in its current form.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Can you elaborate a bit on what the Jan 14 vote will be? Thanks!</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Best,</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Paul</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org">owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a> [<a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org">mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>James M. Bladel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, December 20, 2015 1:12 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Phil Corwin; <a href="mailto:egmorris1@toast.net">egmorris1@toast.net</a>; Drazek, Keith<br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Thanks Phil. And my response certainly didn’t seem “timely,” as any work we do on this topic is already too late. :)</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">I agree that at least one intercessional meeting is necessary to get this done. I’ll work towards drafting the Pre-Christmas letter. The Subteam (and many thanks to you, Keith & Ed for volunteering
so far) should meet early in the week of 3 JAN, with a Council-level discussion later that week (7 JAN as you suggested), with a drop-dead formal vote on the issue scheduled for 14 JAN. I believe this last date is already on our calendars, but I will ask
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From: </span></b><span style="color:black">Phil Corwin <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 11:21 <br>
<b>To: </b>"<a href="mailto:egmorris1@toast.net">egmorris1@toast.net</a>" <<a href="mailto:egmorris1@toast.net">egmorris1@toast.net</a>>, James Bladel <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>>, Keith Drazek <<a href="mailto:kdrazek@verisign.com">kdrazek@verisign.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc: </b>GNSO Council List <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>RE: [council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thank you for your timely response to my inquiry.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I to would like to volunteer for the subteam. I’d also urge that we set times and dates for Council calls to consider the draft Resolution – perhaps January 7<sup>th</sup> for preliminary discussion and, if necessary,
January 14<sup>th</sup> for completing our work.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I look forward to working with other Council members on this important task.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Best to all,</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:43 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> James M. Bladel; Drazek, Keith<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Phil Corwin; <a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent</b>: Sunday, December 20, 2015 4:24 PM<br>
<b>To</b>: "James M. Bladel" <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc</b>: "Phil Corwin" <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>>, "<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject</b>: Re: [council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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On Dec 20, 2015, at 10:31 AM, James M. Bladel <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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frame, that also happens to collide with year-end holidays. My availability is similar to yours, NamesCon included, and from talking with Marika I think we should expect reduced support from Staff as well.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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24 DEC). And next, that we form a subteam (me and any other volunteers) to review submitted comments and draft a formal GNSO position for review by the Council (target: 7 JAN).</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From: </span></b><span style="color:black"><<a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org">owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a>> on behalf of Phil Corwin <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Friday, December 18, 2015 at 9:49<br>
<b>To: </b>GNSO Council List <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[council] Council Way Forward on Accountability Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">As I had to leave yesterday’s extended Council call a few minutes before it concluded, I am wondering whether any structure/schedule was agreed to for our consideration of the 3<sup>rd</sup> CCWG-ACCT Proposal
in our role as a Chartering Organization?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Will we be scheduling additional calls to consider key aspects of the Proposal, especially those that elicit comments expressing concern or suggesting modifications? How will we handle drafting of a Resolution
expressing Council’s view on behalf of the GNSO? And what is our target date for reaching a final decision?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">For the record, I am available and willing to participate in calls next week (suggesting that any such call be after 12/21 to allow time for review of submitted comments) and during the first week of January.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">From December 26-January 3<sup>rd</sup> I shall be on vacation and intend to unplug from the grid to the maximum extent possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">From January 9-13 I and 900-plus other members of the domain community will be attending NamesCon and I will have limited availability to join any call. I am departing the conference in the middle of its last day
so that I can participate in the tentatively scheduled January 14<sup>th</sup> Council call.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Thanks and best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Philip<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:navy">Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:navy">Virtualaw LLC</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:navy">1155 F Street, NW</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:navy">Washington, DC 20004</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:navy">202-559-8750/Fax</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:navy">Twitter: @VlawDC</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:navy">"Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey</span></i></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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