AW: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc]

Thu Oct 4 16:38:43 UTC 2012

Thanks Marika!

Any further comments?
If not, I'll take this as basis for perhaps a concluding discussion on the subject in Toronto.

See the agenda for the SCI meeting in Toronto as well as the status table.

The suggested text resp. options for the various topics are as follows. Re "Raising an issue" Ron has already opted for #1.

Deferral of motions - Proposed Response

The SCI was asked to consider the current GNSO Council informal practice whereby a party may request the deferral of a motion to a later date in those situations where a formal process for a deferral is not specifically provided (for example, certain deferrals are foreseen as part of the GNSO PDP, see http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-16dec11-en.pdf). The SCI discussed this practice and whether there was a need to create a procedure to formalize this informal practice. After much debate, the SCI concluded that the current practice of allowing for the deferral of motions was done as a matter of courtesy at the discretion of the Chair of the GNSO Council.  For this reason, the SCI concluded that there was no need to create a formal procedure at this time.  However, the SCI felt that it was necessary to explicitly state that there is no rule that the Chair must always exercise his or her discretion in the affirmative. Given that the current informal practice is at the discretion of the Chair, the Chair can exercise that same discretion in considering whether to grant or deny any request and can also exercise his or her discretion when determining how to handle any specific situation that may occur with regard to this informal practice.

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Proposed Language to address suspending a PDP (modification in bold of section 15 of the PDP Manual)

The GNSO Council may terminate or suspend* 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 or suspension. 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 is significantly impaired and unable to effectively conclude its deliberations due to lack of volunteer participation.
* Suspension is a 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. [to be included as a footnote]^

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Raising an issue, three possible approaches were identified during the last meeting:

 1.  Maintain status quo - which means only the GNSO Council or a group chartered by the GNSO Council can request an item to be reviewed by the SCI. Possibly consider communicating to other SO/ACs / individuals, that if there are issues they would like to see reviewed by the SCI, that they will need to channel these via the GNSO Council and/or a group chartered by the GNSO Council.
 2.  Add the possibility for other ICANN SO/ACs to make a direct request to the SCI - this would require a change to the SCI Charter and would need GNSO Council approval.
 3.  Add the possibility for any chartered group to make a direct request to the SCI - this would require a change to the SCI Charter and would need GNSO Council approval. Some also noted that a definition of 'chartered' would be needed as it is not clear whether SO/ACs are chartered.
Members are encouraged to share their views on these three options and/or identify any other options that should be considered to address this issue ahead of the next meeting.

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 Ray Fassett
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 27. September 2012 17:59
An: 'Aikman-Scalese, Anne'; 'Marika Konings'; gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org
Betreff: RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] RE: For your review - proposed response deferral of motions

I agree with Anne on both counts:  It is well drafted and clear and will also defer to J. Scott as to substance.

Ray

From: owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org [mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org] On Behalf Of Aikman-Scalese, Anne
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:18 AM
To: 'Marika Konings'; gnso-improvem-impl-sc at icann.org
Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] RE: For your review - proposed response deferral of motions

Thanks Marika.  I'll defer to J. Scott as to substance, but wanted to remark I believe this is well-drafted and clear.  Unfortunately I cannot make the call today due to a meeting at the McCarthy Institute.  I'll listen to the reccording later to stay abreast.  Thank you, Anne

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Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] For your review - proposed response deferral of motions
Dear All,

In relation to the issue of deferral of motions, please find below the latest version of the proposed response to the GNSO Council for review / approval on today's SCI meeting.

With best regards,

Marika

Deferral of motions - Proposed Response

The SCI was asked to consider the current GNSO Council informal practice whereby a party may request the deferral of a motion to a later date in those situations where a formal process for a deferral is not specifically provided (for example, certain deferrals are foreseen as part of the GNSO PDP, see http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-16dec11-en.pdf). The SCI discussed this practice and whether there was a need to create a procedure to formalize this informal practice. After much debate, the SCI concluded that the current practice of allowing for the deferral of motions was done as a matter of courtesy at the discretion of the Chair of the GNSO Council.  For this reason, the SCI concluded that there was no need to create a formal procedure at this time.  However, the SCI felt that it was necessary to explicitly state that there is no rule that the Chair must always exercise his or her discretion in the affirmative. Given that the current informal practice is at the discretion of the Chair, the Chair can exercise that same discretion in considering whether to grant or deny any request and can also exercise his or her discretion when determining how to handle any specific situation that may occur with regard to this informal practice.

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