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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Dear Bernie, Jonathan, Lise and all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thank you for your work on this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I am happy to see all three proposed models receiving equal representation in the document.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I note from the versioning of the report (v3.2) that this has been an iterative process with a significant number of changes being made along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Following these changes, a few of the key tenets behind both the Golden bylaw and Trust proposals have been omitted or altered and I believe it is appropriate to restate our original ideas and the thinking behind them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The first point is one of context. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The Golden bylaw model was auDA’s first attempt to develop an alternative to Contract Co. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>We felt this was necessary not only because we believe in an internal-to-ICANN model, but also wanted to help facilitate a balanced discussion on all possible options.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>In acknowledgement of some community members’ vehement opposition to a completely internal model, we proposed the establishment of a trust that would place binding obligations on the Board and empower the stakeholder community to make future changes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>On the continuum of external-to-internal solutions, we believe this is a step towards middle ground and are willing to discuss both as realistic alternatives to Contract Co.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>On the draft report itself:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The description of the Golden Bylaw model, though considerably condensed, still reflects a number of the principles behind our proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>However, the comment “Separation could possibly require the creation of Contract Co. or a trust” was not in our original document.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>This may well hold true but would require further discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Further on separation: The initiation of a process that <i>may </i>lead to separation of IANA from ICANN could only be initiated by the MRT. The support of the SOs and ACs to take action is a critical, not optional stage of the process. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The Golden Bylaw summary notes our proposed “flattening” of the structure, but this proposal was made not just to minimise costs and resources, but to streamline the effectiveness of the model to the maximum extent possible, while maintaining appropriate levels of accountability.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The summary of the Trust model is better presented, though there is one significant omission. The auDA proposal always envisaged three catalysts that could trigger significant change to the management of the IANA function. Systemic failings as identified by regular reviews and urgent out-of-cycle failings (such as gross negligence or financial failure) have been retained. However, we also envisage that significant levels of community petitioning could trigger the process. This has been dropped from the current draft. To be clear, such petitioning would need to be broadly supported. It would not be appropriate for one SO or AC to initiate it. While details could be debated, we originally proposed a supermajority vote within two SOs/ACs could be a suitable minimum. Note that this is simply the process to <i>trigger </i>a review and possible transition. The final action would need the support of a far broader segment of the community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Finally, as a general comment, we note that the benefits, security levels, accountability, costs and legal considerations of each model are not covered in this summary report, though must be considered and discussed with the community as we move forward.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>                                                                                <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Paul<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Paul Szyndler </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#FF8000'>|</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> General Manager, International and Government Affairs<br>.au Domain Administration Limited</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>T: +61 2 6292 5034 </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#FF8000'>|</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> F: +61 3 8341 4112 </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#FF8000'>| </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>M: +61 402 250 389<br>E: </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:paul.szyndler@auda.org.au"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:blue'>pa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