AW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

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All,

I think there is still discussion necessary on approaching consensus re this issue. Maybe misunderstandings have to be cleared, maybe some potential consequences of the outcome have to be taken into consideration.
The last days I had already conversation about with Ron the new elected SCI chair. We're sharing the view that more time is needed and the draft motion should be withdrawn for the time being. I'm going to suggest this to the council leadership later today at the prep call for the council meeting.
Nevertheless we should try to find a solution as soon as possible.

Best regards
Wolf-Ulrich

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Von: owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org [mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org] Im Auftrag von Marika Konings
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>From my recollection, I don't think the PDP-WT ever discussed the possibility of a suspension as it was not a scenario that had occurred (and therefore no one seemed to have thought of it). On the contrary, the need to be able to terminate a PDP was a real issue as the VI PDP had demonstrated that there may be occasions were the GNSO Council may want to officially terminate a PDP instead of forcing it to go through the motions. Suspension became first to the forefront with the 'thick' Whois PDP (after the revised PDP had already been adopted).

In relation to your comment 'there is a basic problem of the Board being put in an unworkable position if it does not get answers from the GNSO', it seems to assume that the PDP would not conclude if there is a suspension. I think this is only the case when there is a termination of the PDP, at that moment, there is no further requirement for the PDP to complete its milestones and deliver recommendations to the Board. In the case of suspension, there is merely an interval of time, which needs to be stated in the resolution, during which all activities of the PDP are halted, but after which, they would resume and follow the required steps of the PDP (incl. delivering a Final Report). I could see such a suspension happening, for example, when there are studies that need to be carried out to inform the PDP deliberations and without which the PDP WG cannot make any real progress. In the hypothetical case that the GNSO Council would not want to provide answers to the Board, why wouldn't they just terminate the PDP? If there is no willingness or ability to complete the work, it doesn't seem to make sense to choose for suspension if you also have the option to terminate.

Best regards,

Marika

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Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

Mary and Marika, I think this discussion points out why more thought is needed in this process. To go back to the question I had raised, there is a basic problem of the Board being put in an unworkable position if it does not get answers from the GNSO. A statement of why the PDP is being suspended is not in fact the same as a summary of where the working group finds itself at the time of suspension, the different viewpoints that exist at that time, etc. I believe that there is a lot at stake if ICANN is unable to effectively address GAC advice in particular with timely policy input from the GNSO. There can be many possible reasons for suspension, but a written report of the status should be required at suspension or the GNSO may simply leave the Board (and sometimes the GAC) in limbo. If and when that happens, it provides support for the arguments of those who would vest more control in individual governments.

I am honestly beginning to think that the real "bandaid" in this scenario is a suspension provision that is codified in the PDP manual (part of GNSO Operating procedures) without adequate analysis of the consequences. Perhaps a perceived need to codify this should be part of the process that Marika has mentioned when the SCI looks at the entire PDP process in one year. Apparently suspension was not addressed in the PDP working group so maybe we should not be trying to do the job for them. Suspension is not merely a minor subset of termination which has no consequences on policy or organizational effectiveness.

In terms of consensus process, I have shared my concerns with IPC leadership over the past ten days and am awaiting their further direction. This is one reason that I say a "negative response" mechanism does not meet the full consensus process. There are also problems with this approach in terms of system downtime, travel, and time zones such as Mary is facing right now.

By the way, I should also mention that the version of the December 6 transcript that was posted right after that meeting contained a number of inaccuracies. For example, it credits Marika with saying that it is more important to get it right than it is to be concerned that this has been out for public comment. I doubt she wants to be credited with that statement. There were also inaccuracies in the transcript of what I said. To the extent that GNSO councilors may have viewed the written transcript to inform themselves on the issue, there could be some misunderstandings.
I am headed to the Prioritization Draw today and have some other deadlines. I will check back into this list tomorrow. Again, I am awaiting further direction from IPC leadership with respect to this matter.
Thank you,
Anne

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Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

Thanks, Marika - perhaps using the term "interim status report" conveys more than I'd intended to suggest in supporting the concept. What I had in mind was simply a statement from the Council when voting to suspend a PDP, giving its reasons for so doing. The intention was to so notify the community - incuding the ICANN Board in cases of Board-directed PDPs - that such an action had been taken. As such, and instead of using the term "interim status report" we could just say "a statement of reasons" from the GNSO Council.

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Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

Marika, I see the point of broader considerations but think the analogy to a bandaid on an unmanifested wound is very poor. It's actually a bit more like putting on a helmet before riding a bike. See you Monday at the brunch and maybe we can talk further! Anne

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Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

All, it may be worth pointing out that for every PDP as well as non-PDP, there are regular status updates already provided. For example, the GNSO project list which is updated on a monthly basis (see http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/pending-projects-list.pdf). Also, each project has their own page on the GNSO web-site which is updated with every milestone activity (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active-groups.htm). In addition, each resolution that is adopted by the GNSO Council contains the rationale for that decision in the 'whereas' clauses (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/resolutions).

It should also be noted that an 'interim status report' is currently not defined in the PDP Manual (what would need to be in there, who is responsible for preparing it, would it need to be adopted by a vote of the GNSO Council?). Furthermore, in addition to the Board, ICANN Advisory Committees can also request Issue Reports, but they have not been considered in this conversation.

As a result, I would really like to encourage the SCI to review this issue in a broader context (if/when/how should PDP status updates be provided to entities other than the GNSO Council during the lifespan of a PDP, taking into account all the different communication tools already in place) as part of the overall review of the PDP, instead of applying a bandaid here to a wound that has not even manifested itself.

Best regards,

Marika

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Subject: RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

Just a minor note that at this point we were not limiting the interim status report to any "Board-directed PDP". I think the simplest add would be to require an interim status report to the GNSO Council, e.g. "all activities (other than an interim status report to the Council) will halt." Then SCI could recommend that the interim status report be published to the entire community. Anne

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Subject: RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

I support the concept of an interim report to be put out to the community by the GNSO Council upon its suspension of a PDP; however, I'd like to separate out our actual recommendation (which is to clarify what and when there is considered to be a suspension of a PDP) with our opinion as to either the GNSO Council's relationship with/reaction to Board-directed PDPs or as to appropriate action by the Council in voting for a suspension.

I'd therefore suggest a slight modification to our Option 3 - take the language/mention of an interim report out of the sentence containing our recommendation, and either add a new sentence following that, or create an additional, related recommendation, stating that "The SCI recommends that, in cases of suspension of a Board-directed PDP, the GNSO Council issues an interim report stating the reasons for such suspension to the community." Or something along those lines.

Cheers
Mary

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>>> "Ron Andruff" 12/14/12 3:13 PM >>>
Dear all,

Recognizing that I am not yet installed as the Chair of the SCI until our next meeting this coming Thursday (Dec. 20th), yet being responsible for that meeting, (forgive me Wolf-Ulrich) I have two requests:

(1) It would be very helpful if all SCI members would look at where we are with the ?Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote? and add your thoughts.  The most recent exchanges on that thread are noted below.  It appears that we have found a way forward, but this needs to be confirmed by all members.

(2) I would also ask everyone to take a few minutes to complete the Survey that Julie sent around again today with her request that we all fill it out and note our experience and thoughts about amendments.  She has asked for this to be done by Wednesday, Dec. 19th, so please do take a few minutes if you can spare them during this busy lead up to Christmas so that we can have a productive discussion.

Thank you all in advance for attending to these two outstanding items.

Kind regards,

RA

Ronald N. Andruff
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Ron, I would certainly support that notion in the interest of accountability and transparency.

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Question for all re: an interim status report to the ICANN Board

If I understand Anne?s line of thinking, the concern is about how to deal specifically with Board requested PDPs that are suspended.  However, option 3 sounds like we are recommending that the Board receive an interim report whether they have initiated the PDP or not.  This is a significant change and would only add more to the Board?s already full plate, in my view.

That said, in circumstance where a suspension has been called for, I do see the merit of requesting that Council generate an interim report and post it to inform the entire community of the suspension and reason(s) for which it was suspended.  That would be quite logical in the larger scheme of things.

Anne, please correct me if I am wrong.

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Subject: RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

I would propose a third option:

3.  Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities (other than an interim status report to the ICANN Board) are halted upon a decision of the GNSO Council until further notice. A mere change in milestones or schedule of the PDP is not considered a suspension.

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Subject: AW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
All,

from the list I did not understand a clear objection against sending the draft motion to the council with the option of withdrawing it if there can't be found SCI consensus. So I took this responsibility and did it to preserve this chance.

I'd like to encourage all of us to continue working at a solution re the footnote. 2 suggestions are at the table:

1.       Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a decision of the GNSO Council until further notice. A mere change in milestones or schedule of the PDP is not considered a suspension.

 1.
Suspension is a STATEDtime interval during which there is a temporary cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a decision of the GNSO Council, subject to ICANN Board review in those cases where the Board has requested GNSO input. A mere change in milestones or schedule of the PDP is not considered a suspension.

3.  Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities (other than an interim status report to the ICANN Board) are halted upon a decision of the GNSO Council until further notice. A mere change in milestones or schedule of the PDP is not considered a suspension.

Please comment.

I wonder what how to proceed if there will be no consensus found at thew time being. On the one hand I've got the impression that a majority would be satisfied with suggestion #1 but also open to find a solution which doesn't cause the need for another public comment period.
In case of no consensus we could also - as we did with other items discussed at the SCI - report to the council where we are, that there has been a public comment period successfully finished, but there are still concerns which would prevent the SCI from consensus. The council may then decide how to deal with the (publicly commented) text.

I would be thankful hearing your assessment on and under which conditions consensus could still be achieved.

Best regards
Wolf-Ulrich

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I do not believe that this "negative response" mechanism is in accordance with the full consensus process. I also believe I spoke against this at the last reading. Anne

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Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
All,

per its charter, the SCI is expected to take decisions using a 'full consensus' process ("when no one in the group speaks against the recommendation in its last readings").
Obviously it would be ideal if all members support a certain position.

It would also be ideal if we find consensus today which is the deadline for motions before the next counciil meeting. But in order to reduce time pressure I could imagine the option to submit the draft motion today, noting that there are some issues that are still being discussed by the SCI which may result in withdrawal of the motion and agenda item if no agreement can be found.

If there is no objection I'll do so accordingly at the end of the day.

Thanks for this valuable discussion and for your understanding.

Best regards

Wolf-Ulrich

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Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

Alain,

One consideration is that if we add that language it is a substantive change from the original footnote text.  The previous suggestion ? adding the word "stated" and deleting "until further notice" --- was deemed by the SCI to be a minor clarification and thus didn't require us to open a Public Comment Forum on new language.  As discussed during last Thursday's meeting, any substantive change to the text that was presented in the public comment period that just ended on 03 December would require that the revised text go out for public comment again at a minimum of 21 days.  Staff pointed out that with the holiday we would probably need a longer period, perhaps 30 days.

With best regards,

Julie

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From: Alain Berranger <alain.berranger at gmail.com<mailto:alain.berranger at gmail.com>>
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 3:41 PM
To: Wolf-Ulrich Knoben <KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>>
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Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

Can we simply insert that: ... when judged necessary by the Council, the GNSO Chair can clarify with the Board any required change in scope, timing, and priority...

Alain
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM, <KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>> wrote:

We all stick to find consensus. I didn't want to suppress any discussion, just bring it to the point.

First the wording must be accepted by all of us, then the procedure should be agreed.

Anne, do you have a suggestion for the wording which could incorporate the concern? Or do others have?

Best regards
Wolf-Ulrich

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Avri, thanks for sticking up for the process of consensus.  I don't think we are unanimous.
Anne

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From: owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org> [mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>] On Behalf Of Avri Doria
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 9:39 AM
To: gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote

Hi,

Are we unanimous on this issue?  I had the impression Anne was still concerned.

avri

On 11 Dec 2012, at 14:28, <KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>> <KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>> wrote:

> Thanks Marika for clarification.
>
> I'll forward the motion (clear) attached with the revised footnote (redline) to the council list by tomorrows deadline for the 20 Dec council meeting.
>
>
> Best regards
> Wolf-Ulrich
>
>
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Marika Konings [mailto:marika.konings at icann.org<mailto:marika.konings at icann.org>]
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 11. Dezember 2012 10:52
> An: Aikman-Scalese, Anne; Knoben, Wolf-Ulrich; avri at acm.org<mailto:avri at acm.org>;
> gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
> Betreff: Re: AW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>
> Anne, Staff typically provides the Board with status updates on issues
> that are of significant interest to the Board, but there are also
> examples of direct communication between the GNSO Council and the
> Board after the GNSO Council decided to terminate a PDP that had been
> initiated to provide input to the ICANN Board (see for example the Vertical Integration PDP:
> http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg09754.html).
> It is then up to the Board to decide how to proceed. For example, in
> the case of vertical integration, the Board made the following
> decision, absent GNSO Council recommendations:
> http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-09nov10-en.htm.
>
> With best regards,
>
> Marika
>
> On 10/12/12 19:19, "Aikman-Scalese, Anne" <AAikman at lrlaw.com<mailto:AAikman at lrlaw.com>> wrote:
>
>> Many thanks, Marika - very helpful.  Whether or not the Board calls
>> its questions a "Request for an Issue Report" that then results in
>> initiation of a PDP seems less important substantively than the
>> reference to continuing consultation with the Board as to  "scope,
>> timing, and priority". This discussion illustrates why I think there
>> has to be some provision for communication with or involvement of the
>> Board in connection with a GNSO vote to suspend a PDP which is
>> commenced as a result of a Board request for "answers" or for an
>> Issue Report. A unilateral suspension by GNSO of a PDP (even on
>> Supermajority vote) where the PDP was initiated as a result of such a
>> Board request, is problematic if the Board needs to act. Is there a
>> provision for providing the Board with a full report as to the status
>> of the PDP and maybe summarizing the differing opinions expressed
>> where no consensus was reached in the event of termination or
>> suspension?  We should not leave the Board in the position where it
>> has to say, "We cannot act because the GNSO has not acted and has not
>> answered our questions."  This is particularly unsatisfactory where the GAC has asked the Board to address an issue.
>> Anne
>>
>>
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>> [mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>] On Behalf Of Marika
>> Konings
>> Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 4:05 AM
>> To: KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>; avri at acm.org<mailto:avri at acm.org>; gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>> Subject: Re: AW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>>
>> To clarify, there are currently two Board requested PDPs, one on the
>> RAA ('Resolved (2011.10.28.33), the Board also requests the creation
>> of an Issue Report to undertake a GNSO policy development process
>> (PDP) as quickly as possible to address remaining items suited for a
>> PDP) and the recently requested Issue Report on the purpose of Whois
>> ('hereby directs preparation of an Issue Report on the purpose of
>> collecting and maintaining gTLD registration data, and on solutions
>> to improve accuracy and access to gTLD registration data, as part of
>> a Board-initiated GNSO policy development process'). As pointed out
>> by Avri, for PDPs initiated by the ICANN Board, there is no
>> intermediate vote by the GNSO Council, the PDP automatically
>> proceeds. However, the ICANN Bylaws foresee that in the case of a
>> Board initiated PDP, 'the Board should provide a mechanism by which
>> the GNSO  Council can consult with the Board to provide information
>> on the scope, timing, and priority of the request for an Issue
>> Report'. In addition to this mechanism, the ICANN Board and GNSO
>> Council meet at every ICANN meeting where there is another
>> opportunity to discuss and/or express concerns with regard to Board
>> requested PDPs. For example, in relation to the RAA PDP, as a result
>> of dialogue between the ICANN Board and GNSO Council it was agreed to
>> 'suspend' the PDP until the RAA negotiations were near completion so that it would be clear which topics would need to be included in the PDP.
>>
>> With best regards,
>>
>> Marika
>>
>> On 09/12/12 08:12, "KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>" <KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Thanks Avri, very helpful for understanding.
>>>
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>> Wolf-Ulrich
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
>>> Von: owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>> [mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>] Im Auftrag von Avri
>>> Doria
>>> Gesendet: Sonntag, 9. Dezember 2012 05:39
>>> An: gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>> Betreff: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> As I understand it, they have asked g-council for answers, but they
>>> have not actually used the by-laws mechanism of requesting a PDP.
>>> The g-council has used the PDP as a method of deciding on answers.
>>> These are still g-council initiated PDPs.  Had the Board asked for
>>> the PDP, there never would have been a vote in g-council to initiate the PDP.
>>> Specifically:
>>>
>>> "
>>> March 212 20120314-1
>>> Motion on the Initiation of a Policy Development Process (PDP) on 'thick'
>>> Whois
>>>
>>> Whereas the GNSO Council requested an Issue Report on 'thick' Whois
>>> at its meeting on 22 September 2011
>>> (seehttp://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#201109<http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#201109>);
>>>
>>> ....
>>> "
>>>
>>> "
>>> November 2012 20121017-2
>>> Motion on the Initiation of a Policy Development Process on the
>>> Protection of Certain International Organization Names in all GTLDs.
>>>
>>> Whereas the GNSO Council requested an Issue Report on the topic of
>>> whether ICANN should approve additional protections for the names of
>>> international organizations at the first and second levels in the
>>> New gTLD Program.
>>>
>>> ....
>>> "
>>>
>>> Under the by-laws, ANNEX A: GNSO POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
>>>
>>> "
>>> Section 3. Requesting an Issue Report
>>>
>>> Board Request. The Board may request an Issue Report by instructing
>>> the GNSO Council ("Council") to begin the process outlined the PDP Manual.
>>> In the event the Board makes a request for an Issue Report, the
>>> Board should provide a mechanism by which the GNSO Council can
>>> consult with the Board to provide information on the scope, timing,
>>> and priority of the request for an Issue Report.
>>>
>>> ....
>>>
>>> Section 5. Initiation of the PDP
>>>
>>> The Council may initiate the PDP as follows:
>>>
>>> Board Request: If the Board requested an Issue Report, the Council,
>>> within the timeframe set forth in thePDP Manual, shall initiate a PDP.
>>> No vote is required for such action.
>>> "
>>>
>>> avri
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9 Dec 2012, at 03:20, Aikman-Scalese, Anne wrote:
>>>
>>>> Must be my misunderstanding... I thought both the current whois PDP
>>>> and IOC RC NGO PDP were requested by the ICANN Board. Anne
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my Android phone using TouchDown (www.nitrodesk.com<http://www.nitrodesk.com>)
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Ron Andruff [randruff at rnapartners.com<mailto:randruff at rnapartners.com>]
>>>> Received: Saturday, 08 Dec 2012, 3:06pm
>>>> To: 'Avri Doria' [avri at acm.org<mailto:avri at acm.org>]; gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>>> [gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>]
>>>> Subject: RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>>> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I support Avri's comments as well.  The Board's role is to commit
>>>> policy  that has been developed through the bottom up process into
>>>> rule by way of  resolution.  Although the history of the Board's
>>>> actions to date might prove  otherwise, in an ever-maturing ICANN
>>>> environment we should expect the Board  to conform to ICANN's basic
>>>> principles.
>>>>
>>>> I support the footnote amendment as proposed.
>>>>
>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>
>>>> RA
>>>>
>>>> Ronald N. Andruff
>>>> RNA Partners, Inc.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>>> [mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>] On Behalf Of Avri
>>>> Doria
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 9:47 AM
>>>> To: gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>>> PDP--Proposed  Revised Footnote
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I think the question of what the Board would do if g-council ever
>>>> suspended  a PDP that they mandated is an open question.  I expect
>>>> they would either  wait, question the postponement, or make one
>>>> their preemptory decisions.
>>>> Since the Board has never yet, to my knowledge, mandated a PDP -
>>>> though they  can - I do not think it is a critical issue at this
>>>> point, and in any case  think it is a separate issue from the
>>>> suspension mechanism.  All other PDPs  are g-council decsions, even
>>>> if the issues report is requested by one of the  ACs.
>>>>
>>>> I am fine with the footnote. thanks.
>>>>
>>>> avri
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 8 Dec 2012, at 18:26, <KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>> <KnobenW at telekom.de<mailto:KnobenW at telekom.de>>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Anne and all,
>>>>>
>>>>> this touches the question whether the board may overrule a council
>>>> decision on suspension because you're expressing an expectation
>>>> that the  council should follow a related board request. I think
>>>> this could be the  case depending on a council debate following the
>>>> board request but there is  no obligation to do so.
>>>>>
>>>>> With this understanding, an you agree to the footnote provided by
>>>> Julie?
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards
>>>>> Wolf-Ulrich
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Von: owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>>> [mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>] Im Auftrag von
>>>> Aikman-Scalese, Anne
>>>>> Gesendet: Freitag, 7. Dezember 2012 18:43
>>>>> An: 'J. Scott Evans'; Julie Hedlund;
>>>>> gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>>>> Betreff: RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>>> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>>>>>
>>>>> This makes sense.  Is it clear to everyone that if the ICANN Board
>>>> says,
>>>> "Sorry, GNSO, we don't want you to suspend because we need an
>>>> answer
>>>> - go  back to the drawing board,"  then that is what will happen?
>>>>>
>>>>> Deadlock is deadly for ICANN.  If GNSO can't work effectively and
>>>>> the
>>>> Board has to act (pursuant to GAC Advice or otherwise), then Fadi's
>>>> "oasis"
>>>> announced in Dubai becomes more of a "quagmire" and pressure
>>>> increases to  take control away from ICANN.
>>>>>
>>>>> I only raise this because it seems to me the question will come up
>>>>> at
>>>> the
>>>> GNSO level.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anne
>>>>>
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>>>>> From: J. Scott Evans [mailto:jscottevans at yahoo.com<mailto:jscottevans at yahoo.com>]
>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 10:20 AM
>>>>> To: Julie Hedlund; Aikman-Scalese, Anne;
>>>> gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>>> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>>>>>
>>>>> I can live with that and I don't think this require further public
>>>> comment
>>>> since it merely clarifies the suspension.
>>>>>
>>>>> jse
>>>>>
>>>>> j. scott evans -  head of global brand, domains & copyright - Yahoo!
>>>> Inc.
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> From: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund at icann.org<mailto:julie.hedlund at icann.org>>
>>>>> To: "Aikman-Scalese, Anne" <AAikman at lrlaw.com<mailto:AAikman at lrlaw.com>>;
>>>> "gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>" <gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 7, 2012 8:40 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>>> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks Anne.  Then, would you want "until further notice" to be
>>>> deleted?
>>>> If so, here's an amended text for all to review.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>> Julie
>>>>>
>>>>> "Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a
>>>> temporary
>>>> cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a
>>>> decision of the  GNSO Council. A mere change in milestones or
>>>> schedule of the PDP is not  considered a suspension."
>>>>>
>>>>> From: <Aikman-Scalese>, Anne <AAikman at LRLaw.com<mailto:AAikman at LRLaw.com>>
>>>>> Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 4:32 PM
>>>>> To: "gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>"
>>>> <gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>>,
>>>> Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund at icann.org<mailto:julie.hedlund at icann.org>>
>>>>> Subject: RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>>> PDP--Proposed Revised Footnote
>>>>>
>>>>> What is the relationship between "stated" and "until further notice"?
>>>> If
>>>> "stated" applies, then it seems that "until further notice" would
>>>> not apply.
>>>> Anne
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my Android phone using TouchDown (www.nitrodesk.com<http://www.nitrodesk.com>)
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Julie Hedlund [julie.hedlund at icann.org<mailto:julie.hedlund at icann.org>]
>>>>> Received: Thursday, 06 Dec 2012, 2:15pm
>>>>> To: gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>
>>>>> [gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org<mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org>]
>>>>> Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] FOR REVIEW: Suspending a
>>>> PDP--Proposed
>>>> Revised Footnote
>>>>>
>>>>> Dear SCI members,
>>>>>
>>>>> As we discussed on today's call, J. Scott has proposed a
>>>> clarification to
>>>> the footnote text for the PDP Manual, Section 15, on Suspending a PDP.
>>>> Please review the revised following text with the change in bold
>>>> all
>>>> caps:
>>>>>
>>>>> "Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a
>>>> temporary
>>>> cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a
>>>> decision of the  GNSO Council until further notice. A mere change
>>>> in milestones or schedule  of the PDP is not considered a suspension."
>>>>>
>>>>> For reference, I have included the entire section below so that
>>>>> the
>>>> footnote may be viewed in context.
>>>>>
>>>>> It was suggested on the call that if this clarification is
>>>>> accepted
>>>> by the
>>>> SCI members it will not require a new public comment period.
>>>>>
>>>>> **Please send any comments by COB Monday, 10 December so that if
>>>>> the
>>>> SCI
>>>> decides to submit a motion it may do so by the deadline of
>>>> Wednesday,
>>>> 12
>>>> December.**
>>>>>
>>>>> With best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Julie
>>>>>
>>>>> Julie Hedlund, Policy Director
>>>>>
>>>>> 15.    Termination of PDP prior to Final Report
>>>>>
>>>>> The GNSO Council may terminate or suspend[1] a PDP prior to the
>>>> publication of a Final Report only for significant cause, upon a
>>>> motion that  passes with a Supermajority Vote in favour of
>>>> termination orsuspension.
>>>> The
>>>> following are illustrative examples of possible reasons for a
>>>> premature  termination or suspension of a PDP:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1.     Deadlock. The PDP Team is hopelessly deadlocked and unable to
>>>> identify recommendations or statements that have either the strong
>>>> support  or a consensus of its members despite significant time and
>>>> resources being  dedicated to the PDP;
>>>>> 2.     Changing Circumstances. Events have occurred since the
>>>> initiation
>>>> of the PDP that have rendered the PDP moot, or no longer necessary;
>>>> or  warranting a suspension; or
>>>>> 3.     Lack of Community Volunteers. Despite several calls for
>>>> participation, the work of the PDP Team issignificantly impaired
>>>> and unable  to effectively conclude its deliberations due to lack
>>>> of volunteer  participation.
>>>>>
>>>>> If there is no recommendation from the PDP Team for its
>>>>> termination,
>>>> the
>>>> Council is required to conduct a public comment forum first prior
>>>> to conducting a vote on the termination of the PDP (as described above).
>>>>>
>>>>> [1] Suspension is a STATED time interval during which there is a
>>>> temporary
>>>> cessation of the PDP, i.e. all activities are halted upon a
>>>> decision of the  GNSO Council until furthernotice. A mere change in
>>>> milestones or schedule of  the PDP is not considered a suspension.
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