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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#003300">After listening to the Dec 10 call (which I could not attend), I have to say that normally a Minority Statement will require coordination with others to determine how many will join in the Minority Statement.
It is pretty much impossible to do that in 2 days. You said on the call that WG members should know what the consensus designation will be but you also said that Leadership doesn’t know and that Leadership will have to take into account a number of different
factors, not just the number of WG members who support a particular consensus designation. Then you said we could be surprised to find that Leadership did not find a consensus and so we might not need to file a Minority Statement. This is all very “loosey-goosey”
so in fact, it’s not possible for WG members to draft and develop support for Minority Statements at this time except on issues that are major like Closed Generics, Auctions, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#003300"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#003300">It’s important, in drafting a Minority Statement, to know whether Leadership will designate the section as Full Consensus, Rough Consensus, or Strong Support. A WG member can’t draft a proper Minority Statement
without knowing what the designation is and reviewing notes/calls to say whether or not s(he) agrees with that designation. And there is no way to develop support for that draft Minority Statement in our constituencies or otherwise within 2 days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#003300">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#003300">Anne<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Aikman-Scalese, Anne <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, December 11, 2020 8:37 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Jorge.Cancio@bakom.admin.ch' <Jorge.Cancio@bakom.admin.ch>; jeff@jjnsolutions.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [Gnso-newgtld-wg] Work Plan Changes and Preliminary Information on Consensus Calls<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#993366">+1. Regarding the following, this is not at all a reasonable expectation:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#993366"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:1.0in">Minority Reports are due just 2 days after the designation of Levels of Consensus. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#993366"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Gnso-newgtld-wg <<a href="mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg-bounces@icann.org">gnso-newgtld-wg-bounces@icann.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jorge.Cancio--- via Gnso-newgtld-wg<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, December 11, 2020 7:11 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:jeff@jjnsolutions.com">jeff@jjnsolutions.com</a>; <a href="mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg@icann.org">
gnso-newgtld-wg@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Gnso-newgtld-wg] Work Plan Changes and Preliminary Information on Consensus Calls<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="DE-CH" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">[EXTERNAL]</span></strong><span lang="DE-CH" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH" style="color:#1F497D">Dear Jeff and all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thanks very much for this email!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Speaking personally, I’m afraid that the proposed timeline with consensus calls over the holiday break (at least in the Northern hemisphere) is not very helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">At least for those of us needing to do extensive consultations (be it inside a Government or within a larger community) such dates are completely unworkable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Not sure how others feel about this…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Personally, I would suggest starting the consensus calls once we are back from the break, e.g. on January 4<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">In addition, I feel that for the same reasons (need for consultations etc.) the time allotted between consensus designations by the co-chairs and the deadline for submitting minority reports should be significantly
extended (e.g. at least to one full week).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hope this is doable…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Kind regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Jorge <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="DE">Von:</span></b><span lang="DE"> Gnso-newgtld-wg <<a href="mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg-bounces@icann.org">gnso-newgtld-wg-bounces@icann.org</a>>
<b>Im Auftrag von </b>Jeff Neuman<br>
<b>Gesendet:</b> Freitag, 11. Dezember 2020 06:08<br>
<b>An:</b> <a href="mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg@icann.org">gnso-newgtld-wg@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Betreff:</b> [Gnso-newgtld-wg] Work Plan Changes and Preliminary Information on Consensus Calls<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Leadership Team met a few hours ago to discuss a number of issues including how to get to the finish line……We are nearly there!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As discussed on the last call (about 24 hours ago), we are making the following changes to the Work Plan:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>11 December 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Latest Redline of Final Report containing changes from all topics discussed to date as well as changes (if any) as a result of the 9 Topical E-mails<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Meeting of the small team on Auctions to see if there can be any recommendations to the Full Working Group<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>14 December 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Discussing (a) Auctions Topic (results if any from small team; (b) Conflicts of Interest, (c) Applicant Freedom of Expression, and (d) Dispute Resolution Procedures after Delegation.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>15 December 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Comments due to 11 December 2020 Redline<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Release of Any redlines to as a result of the topics discussed on 14 December 2020<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>17 December 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Comments due to December 15 Redline<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Working Group Call (already on your calendars) to close out any last issues<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Content Freeze / Lockdown – Other than if there are any changes to close out last issues, all content is locked down for the Consensus Call<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>22 December 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Final Report is released to the Working Group<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Commencement of Consensus Call (See some notes below)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>5 January 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Consensus Call Ends<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>6 January 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Designation of Levels of Support by Working Group Leadership Team<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>7 January 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Call of the Working Group to discuss designations, answer questions, and hopefully celebrate a job well done<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>8 January 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Challenges to Designation of Levels of Support by Working Group Leadership Team are due (if any)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Minority Reports (if any) are due<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><u>11 January 2020</u> <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Final Report delivered to the Council<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3">Document Deadline for discussion during January’s GNSO Council Meeting<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Some Notes</u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6">A longer note will follow in the next couple of days on how we will structure the Consensus Call. We strongly recommend that if you were not on the last working group call on 10 December 2020 at 03:00 UTC,
please do go back and review at least the first 15-20 minutes of the call. (<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/NGSPP/2020-12-07+New+gTLD+Subsequent+Procedures+PDP.">Link to Call</a>)<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6">Although more details will be provided later:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6">Leadership will be grouping the Topics into batches for purposes of the Consensus Calls. We will not be voting on each recommendation / implementation guidance separately (as there are several hundred of
them).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6">We will do our best to only include in the batches the lesser controversial topics; stated differently, Leadership has a sense of which sections should be supported by either full consensus or (rough) consensus.
Of course we could always be wrong, but we will do our best.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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</span>i.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><![endif]>If there is a batch that contains a part that you do not support, then in the Consensus Call, we will ask you specifically which element or elements do you not support. In
other words, if we grouped topics 1,2 and 3 together and you indicate that you do not support the batch, you will be asked to specify which of the Topics you do not support, and which element(s) within that topic you do not support. We will assume that the
topics / elements you do not list are ones that you would support. So being specific will be important.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6">Topics where we can already foresee that there will be a difference of opinion (eg., Closed Generics, Mechanisms of Last Resort), we will make sure we have those topics in the Consensus Call on their own
(i.e., not in batches with other topics).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6">All expressions of support / non support during the Consensus Call MUST be submitted through the formal mailing list. We will not be counting any responses to the Consensus Call that are not submitted on
the list. It is critical that all of the information is on the record and documented.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6">The Consensus Call is NOT A VOTE – Leadership will not be determining levels of support based on the quantity of responses, but will take into consideration other factors such as the groups with whom an
individual associates, etc. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6">We will be following Section 3.6 of the Working Group Guidelines (<a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-24oct19-en.pdf">https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-24oct19-en.pdf</a>).<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6">Minority Reports are due just 2 days after the designation of Levels of Consensus. We know that is not a lot of time. However, given that we have had a draft final report, comments to the draft final report,
extensive discussions of those comments of the draft final report, and you have seen several redlines already, we believe that if you disagree with the way the group is heading, you should pretty much know that now. There is no reason to wait until the designations
of levels of support to start drafting. In fact, I am told that the ALAC has already been working on a minority report to certain topics for some time now.
<b>Bottom Line – you can start working on any minority report now. The worst thing that will happen is that you draft your report and there is a consensus call surprise where you find out you may not be in the minority and you decide not to submit the statement
</b><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span></b><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6">We are nearly there!!!!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Your humble Leadership Team,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheryl and Jeff – Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>With very special thanks to Martin, Annabeth, Robin and Flip who have been participating in Leadership calls for many months and providing valuable insight & of course to Steve, Emily and Julie, without whom, none of this would be possible</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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