<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I agree the SSAC/GNSO discussion should be more free-flowing, and it would probably be helpful if Council could be more consistent in putting forward specific topics for discussion. I do find some overview of what SSAC has been working on useful, but not so useful it should take up the majority of time available. </div><div class="">I have been finding on the RDS PDP that active engagement with prior SSAC work is very valuable, and so I strongly agree with reinforcing the availability of SSAC work. How to leverage planned or ongoing SSAC work is something I feel there is still work to be done, and there is a lot of potential. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I think the formal exchange of liaisons is worth considering, and might be a topic for discussion when we next meet. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Thank you for pursuing this topic. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Regards</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">David</div><br class=""><div><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On 22 Apr 2016, at 4:53 PM, James M. Bladel <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com" class="">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class="">
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<div class="">Continuing with the “spring cleaning” of our Action Item list, here’s another item that has been in a pending state for quite some time. </div>
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<div class="">Yesterday I was able to meet with Patrik (Chairs, SSAC) to discuss ideas to strengthen coordination between our two organizations, up to and including a formal exchange of liaisons. As we’ve noted previously, the SSAC’s rules require that any of its
members (including a potential liaison) would need to meet the general membership requirements, which include a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).</div>
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<div class="">Patrik and I also discussed alternatives to a formal liaison that would keep the two groups mutually informed. We both agreed that the standard SSAC presentation/Q&A sessions at ICANN meetings had limited value, and we should revise the format to specifically
address topics where either or both sides had specific questions or asks. </div>
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<div class="">Furthermore, Patrik noted that some PDPs could benefit from existing or planned SSAC research, and we should reinforce the availability of the SSAC as a resource for new PDPs. We also observed that there is significant membership overlap between some
individuals and groups, and that this should be leveraged to enhance cooperation. Finally, ICANN Staff can help facilitate communication between the GNSO (Council & PDPs) and SSAC, if they flag topics that have potentially shared interests, and raise this
with leadership of all groups.</div>
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<div class="">Possible action items / paths forward:</div>
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<li class="">Continue to pursue formal exchange of liaisons between the GNSO & SSAC, noting the constraints listed above.</li><li class="">Modify the SSAC/GNSO sessions at ICANN meetings to be a more free-flowing conversation about topics that share mutual interests.</li><li class="">Encourage PDPs and other GNSO groups to consider the utility & applicability of SSAC research in their work.</li><li class="">Ask Staff to help facilitate information exchange between the two groups.</li></ol>
<div class="">I look forward to your thoughts & comments on this subject.</div>
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<div class="">Thanks—</div>
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