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Hi,<br>
<br>
I read the notes, but did not find my answer there.<br>
<br>
So I will ask.<br>
<br>
One of the points I was trying to bring up during session 3 is that
different models might place different accountability requirements
on ICANN. With the Contract Co type of model, ie. an independent
holder of a contract that could be reassigned, since an RFP is
always pending that remains a final accountability backstop on any
organization holding the IANA contract, in this case ICANN. In some
way that lessens the urgency for iron clad, irrevocable
accountability measures (including some proposals that include
Board oversight mechanisms) that seem to be fundamental
requirements in the variety of internal models. And even in the
cases that we might argue that maximalist accountabilty mechanisms
is a good thing no matter which path CWG chooses, it may move some
requirements from CCWG track 1 to CCWG track 2. That is the
accountability mechanisms that need to be in place before we can go
forward with the transition may vary depending on the model we
choose.<br>
<br>
Note, I am not trying to make the case on which is easier or less
expensive at this point - all proposals need further development to
figure out costs and we still need to come to terms with what the
full cost to registrants, registrars, and registries (the 3Rs) the
current IANA setup is while it is integrated into the ICANN
budget. At this point, I am just concerned that we collect the
information with this type of evaluation in mind.<br>
<br>
So I am hoping that in the quest to list the accountability
requirements we take that into account. I also think we need to
take that into account when we measure costs over time, both for
setup costs and recurring/operating costs.<br>
<br>
In any case I am willing to help Alan with the task of collecting
and collating these various requirements. Would have volunteered on
the spot had I been in the meeting. In the CCWG Accountability, I
have taken responsibility as coordinator/rapporteur for <span
id="title-text">Work Area 3: Review Issues Identified by
CWG-Stewardship </span>- so I am fully committed to this bit of
XCWG work.<br>
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thanks<br>
and apologies for missing this important session.<br>
<br>
avri<br>
<br>
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