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<div>The notion that I am personally excluding this particular applicant is, frankly, nonsense, and not supported by facts.</div>
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<li>The determination that this applicant did not meet the criteria as described in the Call for Volunteers was not my sole determination, but one also expressed by the vice chairs, including the IPC/NCPH vice chair.</li><li>I have no idea what Registrars or the RrSG want in a GAC Liaison, as I haven't consulted them.</li><li>I was, however, contacted by a CPH-affiliated individual about the position, but asked them to reconsider volunteering, given that the role was previously occupied by a member from the CPH, and that this person came up short against the posted qualifications.</li><li>Clearly this candidate’s qualifications are impressive and extensive in other groups and venues, but we're seeking a specific skill set, namely subject matter expertise in GNSO Policy Development. I don’t believe we should set aside this central requirement
and simply choose a liaison by default. But as I noted earlier, it is possible that he might wish amend his expression of interest to include other experiences, and this also supports an extension.</li></ul>
<div>Sorry to be so dull, but there’s no grand conspiracy here to exclude the NCPH or the IPC. </div>
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<span style="font-weight:bold">From: </span>Paul McGrady <<a href="mailto:policy@paulmcgrady.com">policy@paulmcgrady.com</a>><br>
<span style="font-weight:bold">Date: </span>Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 9:17 <br>
<span style="font-weight:bold">To: </span>James Bladel <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>>, 'Susan Kawaguchi' <<a href="mailto:susank@fb.com">susank@fb.com</a>>, GNSO Council List <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<span style="font-weight:bold">Subject: </span>RE: [council] GAC Liaison - Update<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Hi James,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">This is very disturbing. I happen to know that Colin O’Brien, an IPC member expressed interest, so the person you are attempting to exclude is –
naturally – an IPC member. I do not, and in the strongest terms, agree with your conclusion that Colin is unqualified. The facts reveal quite the opposite. Colin is the Chair of INTA’s Subcommittee on GAC issues where he oversees approximately 25 volunteers
all focus on policy issues related to the GAC. His policy work has been extremely important to the development of policy through his role at INTA and the IPC. He has a long history of being at ICANN meetings – where you will find him in every GAC session,
being a careful student of the process, and going back to lead policy efforts in his role within INTA. I can understand why the folks you represent on Council may be unhappy that they could not locate a volunteer to step forward, but that is not the same
thing as Colin – a bright young lawyer with an international practice focusing in the ICANN space – being unqualified (unless being an IPC member is an automatic disqualification, in which case let’s just state that openly and discuss whether or not that is
appropriate). . <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">So, I say that Colin is not only qualified, but that he is the most qualified of any candidate that came forward. I see no reason to allow one SC
to set the agenda here nor do I see any reason to exclude IPC members from this important role. Let’s do the right thing and move forward with confirming Colin for this position.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Regards,<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> Wednesday, June 08, 2016 6:59 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Susan Kawaguchi; GNSO Council List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] GAC Liaison - Update<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">You are correct, and I do recall the Council's conversation in Marrakesh, but the group didn’t come to a decision either way. Referencing the selection process
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">* Significant experience in and knowledge of the GNSO policy development process as well as of recent and current policy work under discussion and / or review
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">* A former or recently departed GNSO Councilor is likely to be well-qualified for the position but this is not a necessary criterion for the Liaison.</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">With the first being held up as a requirement, and the second expressed more as a “plus”. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">In our current situation, I can report that we received one submission, and it did not meet ether criteria. This could be because the candidate lacks the
requested experience, or because their submitted Expression of Interest was incomplete. We also received a handful (~3) verbal inquiries from other candidates, but those were later withdrawn. In all scenarios, I believe our selection would benefit from
extending the call for candidates and evaluation through ICANN 57.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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opportunity to go back to that candidate and obtain their consent, and that publication of the EOI should only proceed if the candidate agrees. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Susan Kawaguchi <<a href="mailto:susank@fb.com">susank@fb.com</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 16:42 <br>
<b>To: </b>James Bladel <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>>, Paul McGrady <<a href="mailto:policy@paulmcgrady.com">policy@paulmcgrady.com</a>>, Phil Corwin <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>>, GNSO Council List
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<b>Subject: </b>Re: [council] GAC Liaison - Update<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">We had a brief discussion about this in Marrakech and I didn’t understand why this had to be secretive at that time. Who would make the selection if we
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">The CCT review team had over 70 applicants and everyone knows who applied and who was selected on the team. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 2:27 PM<br>
<b>To: </b>Paul McGrady <<a href="mailto:policy@paulmcgrady.com">policy@paulmcgrady.com</a>>, 'Phil Corwin' <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>>, 'GNSO Council List' <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [council] GAC Liaison - Update<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the names of those volunteers who were not selected. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">I think that still applies, and we should not publish names on a public list. It would discourage folks from volunteering for future liaison roles, or change
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<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 14:35 <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>>, GNSO Council List <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>RE: [council] GAC Liaison - Update<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I guess until I know who’s offer of help we are turning down, I’m not prepared to agree that we should turn it down. I also don’t think there is
any reason not to disclose that information and know if no procedure to not disclose it. We are not the NomCom. Can you please fully inform us so that we can decide on how to respond to your request?</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>James M. Bladel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 07, 2016 11:11 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Phil Corwin; Paul McGrady; 'GNSO Council List'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] GAC Liaison - Update</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">We did receive some interest in the role, but significantly less so than when the Liaison was created two years ago. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Also, none of the applicants had any previous experience with the GNSO Council or with PDP working groups (chair or participant), which were key considerations
in the selection process. Additionally, we received some verbal indications of interested candidates, but these were withdrawn prior to the deadline. (Most likely due to the irregular term, but I also note Phil’s point about the time commitment during ICANN
meetings.)</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Apologies if this sounds like I’m being coy, but I am attempting to address your questions without divulging too many details about the applicants, should
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</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Phil Corwin <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 9:08 <br>
<b>To: </b>Paul McGrady <<a href="mailto:policy@paulmcgrady.com">policy@paulmcgrady.com</a>>, James Bladel <<a href="mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com">jbladel@godaddy.com</a>>, GNSO Council List <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>RE: [council] GAC Liaison - Update</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I’m inclined to agree with the proposed timetable, but like Paul would like a bit more data. In particular, does the term “underwhelming” denote no
applications?</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Also, it may not just be a timing issue, but the fact that the Liaison has to commit to spend so much time in GAC meetings when attending an ICANN
meeting in which their primary interest may be in other discussions going on simultaneously.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: black;">From:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: black;"><a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org">owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul McGrady<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 07, 2016 7:22 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'James M. Bladel'; 'GNSO Council List'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [council] GAC Liaison - Update</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Before opining, can we have the full data set? Please let us know who expressed interest. Thanks!</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>James M. Bladel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 06, 2016 8:38 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> GNSO Council List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [council] GAC Liaison - Update</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Recently 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.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">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.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">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
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