<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;">hi all,<div><br></div><div>i woke up this morning with the beginning of an idea about interim improvements that we could launch right away. we have several GNSO working-groups that are heading into public-comment periods that we might use to try out some of our early-engagement ideas. </div><div><br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div>the Inter Registrar Transfer Policy working group — will likely publish and Initial Report in time for Singapore (i co-chair with Godaddy’s James Bladel)</div><div><br></div><div>the Data and Metrics for Policy-Making working group — this non-PDP WG has just been chartered and will soon be requesting comments from AC’s and SO’s as it begins its work (i chaired the charter drafting team, i’m the Council Liaison to the group, and i haven’t decided whether to chair/co-chair)</div></blockquote><div><br></div><div>both of those represent opportunities for us to try out some ideas about GAC comments and engagement at an earlier stage. they are also not terribly critical ones from a public-policy standpoint. so if we make some mistakes, not much harm done.</div><div><br></div><div>i picked those two out of our current pile because i’ll be playing a leadership role in both of them and could help smooth out any bumps in the road.</div><div><br></div><div>mikey</div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On Feb 10, 2014, at 7:50 AM, Jonathan Robinson <<a href="mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com">jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div lang="EN-GB" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Thanks Ana,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">You make a good point and a couple of meetings back I recall that I was supposed to kick off a discussion thread within our group on this topic.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The topic being along the lines of the following: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">What interim measures do we put in place to ensure effective GNSO / GAC interaction whilst the work of this GAC/GNSO Engagement Group is underway?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">At present we have:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </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:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The work of this group<o:p></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:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">A likely meeting between the GNSO and the GAC at the ICANN meetings (Singapore, London etc)<o:p></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:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The Special Budget Request<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">But none of this explicitly deals with ongoing liaison between the GAC & the GNSO on policy related work in advance of the work of this group.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">This does not suggest that there is no communication since we know there is regular scheduled communication as part of any PDP.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">But , there are currently no interim temporary improvements or modifications suggested. <br><br>Is this a third work stream for this group?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Jonathan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org">gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org</a> [<a href="mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org">mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ana Neves<br><b>Sent:</b> 10 February 2014 13:14<br><b>To:</b> Marika Konings; <a href="mailto:gac-gnso-cgs@icann.org">gac-gnso-cgs@icann.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Gac-gnso-cg] GAC-GNSO Special Budget Request Liaison<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I would like to thank Marika and Olof for this draft of the FY15 Community Request Form to request travel support for a GNSO liaison to the GAC, to which I have no problems at all, as if it doesn’t prejudice the discussion of any options, it helps to prevent us from any blockage in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Nevertheless, I must say I’m concerned with what might happen in <b>2014</b>, <b>a crucial year for this Early Engagement in Policy Development Process e.g. on gTLDs</b>. 2015 will be an important year as well, but in 2014 we should start some pilot somehow as we have already discussed. I know my concern is not out from our discussion but I just wanted to make my point once again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Looking forward to meeting everyone virtually tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Ana<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org">gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org</a> [<a href="mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org">mailto:gac-gnso-cg-bounces@icann.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Marika Konings<br><b>Sent:</b> segunda-feira, 10 de Fevereiro de 2014 12:48<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:gac-gnso-cgs@icann.org">gac-gnso-cgs@icann.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Gac-gnso-cg] GAC-GNSO Special Budget Request Liaison<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">As discussed, Olof and I have prepared a first draft of the FY15 Community Request Form to request travel support for a GNSO liaison to the GAC. As noted before, this request is in no way intended to prejudice the discussion on the different options that have been put forward to date and as such can be withdrawn at any point the consultation groups decides not to pursue this specific option any further. Please note that the deadline for submission is 7 March.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">We look forward to receiving your feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Marika<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>Gac-gnso-cg mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Gac-gnso-cg@icann.org">Gac-gnso-cg@icann.org</a><br>https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gac-gnso-cg</blockquote></div><br><div apple-content-edited="true">
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