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<DIV>I’d support this approach. It would be very helpful for the council
members’ understanding of the issue as well as facilitate the council
discussion.</DIV>
<DIV><BR>Best regards<BR><BR>Wolf-Ulrich<BR><BR></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=jwolfe@wolfedomain.com
href="mailto:jwolfe@wolfedomain.com">Jen Wolfe</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 27, 2013 3:32 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=randruff@rnapartners.com
href="mailto:randruff@rnapartners.com">Ron Andruff</A> ; <A
title=wolf-ulrich.knoben@t-online.de
href="mailto:wolf-ulrich.knoben@t-online.de">'WUKnoben'</A> ; <A
title=gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org
href="mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org">gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org</A>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> RE: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] SCI role</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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everyone,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">I
hope you have had a great remainder of summer since Durban and am looking
forward to our call next week. I agree it is appropriate to send a letter
to Jonathan regarding the SCI’s position in order to best frame the discussion
during the GNSO call. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">My
only suggestion would be to provide some rationale for why members felt there
should or shouldn’t be full consensus to help guide the discussion for the
Council. For example, I recall the rationale for full consensus was that
it ensured the group would dedicate the time to explore all points of view and
work to find stronger outcomes. The SCI has the luxury of not working
under any time constraints on procedural and process issues rather than
substantive issues and thus the full consensus requirement gave the group more
time to really find a better outcome. On the flip side, I believe the
argument against full consensus included concerns about potentially using the
SCI in a way that would drive substantive outcomes in the GNSO, whether
intentionally or not, by pushing through decisions on procedure/process to
meet an immediate need.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">This
may be too much to accomplish by our next meeting, but I am concerned that if we
don’t provide at least a framework for the discussion based upon our meetings,
then the Council does not benefit from the time we spent discussing this
issue. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">I
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SCI.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
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owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org
[mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ron
Andruff<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 27, 2013 3:59 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
'WUKnoben'; gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE:
[gnso-improvem-impl-sc] SCI role<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Dear
All,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Based
upon Wolf-Ulrich’s comments regarding the upcoming discussion on the next
Council call regarding the SCI Charter, I have revised the letter discussed on
our last call to provide the SCI input into that discussion. The letter is
noted below for your review. It also includes (in blue text) Anne’s
contribution.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Unless
I hear strong opposition to this way forward, I will send the letter to Jonathan
on Monday, Sept. 2<SUP>nd</SUP>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">Subject:
GNSO Council Durban Sessions and SCI Charter</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">Dear
Jonathan,</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">I
understand that the GNSO Council will be discussing the SCI Charter revisions on
its next call scheduled for September 5<SUP>th</SUP>, 2013. At its meeting
on August 6th, 2013, the SCI members discussed the outcomes from the GNSO
Wrap-up Session in Durban and decided that it would be helpful to seek
additional guidance from the Council with respect to the next steps for the SCI
Charter. In particular, based on the discussion in Durban, it seems clear
that the GNSO Council would like the SCI to continue as a 'standing committee'
and would like the Charter to reflect that role.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">Also
at the Wrap-Up Session the GNSO Council discussed the SCI process for
decision-making (full consensus versus Standard Methodology for Making
Decisions). The SCI understands that the Council agreed to consider this
issue further on its mailing list and Council members were encouraged to share
their views in support of one or the other option. We now understand that
Jeff Neuman will provide background information as to why the SCI was initially
required to operate under full consensus.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">At
the August 6<SUP>th</SUP> meeting, SCI members expressed an interest in further
revising the Charter to ensure that the role of 'standing committee' is clear,
to update it to include procedures for the election of SCI Chair and Vice-Chair,
and to revise the decision-making process </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">if
directed to do so by </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">the
Council.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">
In this regard, it should be noted that there are SCI members who believe the
“full consensus” process is beneficial for a group of this type. The SCI
would be happy to brief the Council on the Charter and Consensus issues if so
requested. </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">
However, if the Council, as the Chartering organization, would prefer to take on
the task of revising the charter, it would be helpful if it could inform the SCI
accordingly. In either case it seems clear that it will be helpful to have
a revised Charter available as soon as possible. The SCI stands ready to
assist in this task in whatever way the Council deems appropriate.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">e
await your guidance.</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">Kind
regards,</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">Ron</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"> <A
href="mailto:owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org">owner-gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org</A>
[<A
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<B>On Behalf Of </B>WUKnoben<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 20, 2013
04:36<BR><B>To:</B> <A
href="mailto:gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org">gnso-improvem-impl-sc@icann.org</A><BR><B>Subject:</B>
[gnso-improvem-impl-sc] SCI role<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">All.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">the GNSO council at
its next meeting on Sep 05 shall discuss the SCI role as intended from the
Durban meeting. The “historical” information to be provided by Jeff Newman is
still pending but seems to be important for the understanding of where the SCI
comes from.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">If the SCI wants to
submit some input to this discussion the SCI meeting on Sep 04 seems to be too
close to the council meeting in order to prepare some statement. In this case we
should start immediately on the list.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">To my understanding
the only item still open is about the working method – WG model or full
consensus. In my view a statement outlining the pros and cons would be
helpful.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black">The role itself – the
SCI as an ongoing working institution – was not objected by the
council.<BR><BR>Best
regards<BR><BR>Wolf-Ulrich<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>