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Dear Jonathan and Lise,<br>
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thanks to both of you for having steered a sometimes unruly ship in
turbulent waters. I think that we have all learned something, both
about the multistakeholder model but also about each other. I feel
honoured to have been part of this group. I also would like to
extent my thanks and congratulations to both ICANN support staff and
our Legal Team from Sidley. The whole process should serve as a
testimony to the multi-stakeholder model. Remarkable. Historical.<br>
<br>
I do have one question: you mention, "our work is complete" - does
this mean that Stewardship Transition implementation is also
complete and has been undertaken to this CWG's satisfaction?<br>
<br>
Kindest regards,<br>
<br>
Olivier<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 02/10/2016 22:25, Lise Fuhr wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear CWG Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As you are aware by now, the agreement
between the US Government (NTIA) and ICANN, regarding
management of IANA functions, expired on 1<sup>st</sup>
October 2016. This means that the IANA Stewardship Transition
can now proceed as planned and as such, the CWG has fulfilled
its purpose. It has been a long and, at times, very
challenging journey for the group. We co-chairs would like to
sincerely thank you all and ICANN staff for the hard work and
stamina you have shown.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You will recall that we had an initial
attempt at a model and when this failed to get adequate
support from the community, the CWG went back to work and
produced a revised model. We did this by modifying the way we
worked and we divided the group into design teams in order to
have dedicated, focused groups. However, throughout the
process, we always returned to the CWG as a whole to evaluate
and approve the work. For us as co-chairs it has been very
challenging at times, but we have learned a huge amount from
all of you and the process itself. This has been an excellent
example of how the multi-stakeholder model can work in
practice. Not the easiest way to work, but ultimately
thorough, inclusive and holistic. In addition to the primary
task of producing the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on
behalf of the Names Community, we also believe that the work
of this group has made a significant contribution to the
effective working methods of Cross Community Working Groups.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Most recently, there were several political
and other issues which threatened to delay or derail the
process but the crisis which that would have potentially
represented has been averted in the end. This is a very good
start for the Stewardship Transition and we believe that the
CWG has been the best team to facilitate this work. Our work
is now complete and we will have no more meetings. Therefore
we will now proceed to dissolve the CWG by writing to the
Chartering Organisations in order to communicate that our work
is now complete.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your recent good words on our
mailing list, but we think it is critically important to once
more thank you and acknowledge the work of the whole group and
ICANN staff. We worked together on a historical journey and
you have all contributed significantly to the IANA Transition
plan, as well as evolving the multi-stakeholder model.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jonathan and Lise<o:p></o:p></p>
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