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<DIV>I think this is the appropriate way for this process and fully agree.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks James and thanks Mason for staying extra time.</DIV>
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regards<BR><BR>Wolf-Ulrich<BR><BR></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=jbladel@godaddy.com
href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">James M. Bladel</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, June 7, 2016 3:37 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=council@gnso.icann.org
href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">GNSO Council List</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [council] GAC Liaison - Update</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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Council Colleagues -</DIV>
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we closed the nomination period for candidates interested in being considered
for the role of GNSO Liaison to the GAC. Unfortunately, the response from
the GNSO community was underwhelming. The Vice Chairs and I believe that
this may be at least partly attributable to the timing of the announcement, as
more candidates could be interested in the role if it coincided with the terms
of other elected and appointed positions, which is the conclusion of the AGM in
Hyderabad.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: calibri, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Therefore,
with this in mind, I’d like to propose that we postpone the selection of a new
GNSO – GAC Liaison until later in the fall, with the (rough) timeline listed
below. It is expected that the additional time will generate renewed
attention to the role, additional expressions of interest from prospective
candidates, and permanently align the term of this position with that of other
terms, including most Councilors.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: calibri, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Please
let me know if you have any concerns or objections to this approach. On a
related note, Mason Cole has graciously agreed to stay on a few extra months to
ensure continuity. Thank you, Mason.</DIV>
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Accepted for Candidates: <B>1 OCT 2016</B></DIV>
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Chairs consider candidates and notify first choice <B>20 OCT</B></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN
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submit motion to </SPAN><FONT face=Calibri,sans-serif>Council by 29 OCT for
consideration during Council meeting on<B> 8 NOV</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri,sans-serif>GAC Leadership notified of new Liaison by<B>
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