<div><div dir="auto">Let me add my voice to the chorus in support of Brian Beckham. Whatever list of co-chair criteria you put together, Brian measures up. Most importantly, Brian has the knowledge and perspective to understand that what we are trying to do is bigger than one set of stakeholders or one viewpoint or one desired outcome. He also knows what he’s getting himself into. And he’s doing it anyway. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Greg</div><div class="gmail_quote"><div>On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 4:55 PM Scott Austin <<a href="mailto:SAustin@vlplawgroup.com">SAustin@vlplawgroup.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brian:<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you Brian for offering to serve as co-chair with Phil and Kathy in what has proven to be a very active and challenging WG. I agree with others that your depth of experience, intellect and spirit of diplomacy should be welcomed and
greatly appreciated by all. <u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> gnso-rpm-wg <<a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank">gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org</a>> <b>
On Behalf Of </b>BECKHAM, Brian<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 23, 2018 4:18 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Corwin, Philip <<a href="mailto:pcorwin@verisign.com" target="_blank">pcorwin@verisign.com</a>>; <a href="mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org" target="_blank">julie.hedlund@icann.org</a>; <a href="mailto:mcgradygnso@gmail.com" target="_blank">mcgradygnso@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org" target="_blank">gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org</a></p></div></div></div></div><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="m_5829655183538075672WordSection1"><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM Working Group Co-Chair<u></u><u></u></p></div></div></div></div><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="m_5829655183538075672WordSection1">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear WG members,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Further to the below, again, I am honored to be nominated for this role by Paul McGrady, a person I hold in high esteem.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I have seen the emails Phil, Kathy, and also J Scott (whose role has been vacated) submitted to this WG, and in that same spirit would like to convey the following for your consideration:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I have been involved in ICANN-related matters for over a decade now (which is hard even for me to believe!) and over that time consider myself privileged to have gotten to know
many very smart and dedicated friends, and to have participated in interesting and important ICANN policy discussions.
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In terms of working with diverse groups such as this WG, my current job requires communication and coordination across sectors (e.g., HR, administration, finance, IT), as well
as participation in the ICANN multistakeholder processes on a number of files. Particularly in assisting on a “Specification 13” to the ICANN Registry Agreement, my immediately previous job (at new gTLD consultancy Valideus) required communication, understanding,
and negotiation with all ICANN Stakeholder Groups. Each of these represent forms of consensus building.
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Balance, neutrality, and inclusiveness underpin our (Secretariat) mission at WIPO; I also consider myself richer for having worked, for over a decade now, with a diverse range
of colleagues with different backgrounds, nationalities, languages, ways-of-working, and viewpoints. In my private practice days before getting involved in domain names, our clients (mostly non-profits such as churches and charities) ranged from very small
to global. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I participated in a few prior ICANN “working groups” and also in many more policy discussions (e.g., during the various Applicant Guidebook iterations). I also consider myself
practical and solution-oriented, and as one example, I am proud of the work that went into the mostly paperless “eUDRP” that makes the UDRP process more efficient (not to mention environmentally friendly) while preserving important due process aspects.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I believe the work of this group is important not only to the ICANN community, but all DNS stakeholders – to bring balance and to assist in trust of the DNS. I would be honored
to contribute to this important work.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Brian<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> gnso-rpm-wg [<a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank">mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>BECKHAM, Brian<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 03, 2018 1:30 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Corwin, Philip; <a href="mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org" target="_blank">julie.hedlund@icann.org</a>;
<a href="mailto:mcgradygnso@gmail.com" target="_blank">mcgradygnso@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org" target="_blank">
gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM Working Group Co-Chair<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Phil, all,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thanks for the nomination, and vote of confidence. I am sorry I haven’t been able reply earlier. I am in principle willing and able to assist here, and am in the process of
undertaking a few internal discussions/clearances. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I apologize that this will take some time still, but I will be able to confirm by COB next Thursday -- which as we are still meeting in subteams this week, I hope is OK.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For now, best regards,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Brian
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> gnso-rpm-wg [</span><a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Corwin, Philip via gnso-rpm-wg<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 28, 2018 8:55 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> </span><a href="mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">julie.hedlund@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">;
</span><a href="mailto:mcgradygnso@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">mcgradygnso@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><br>
<b>Cc:</b> </span><a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks Paul.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Before the WG goes further in considering this nomination we first need to know whether Brian accepts it. Hopefully we will hear from him on that soon.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best, Philip<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Philip S. Corwin<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> gnso-rpm-wg [<a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank">mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Julie Hedlund<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 28, 2018 2:43 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Paul McGrady <<a href="mailto:mcgradygnso@gmail.com" target="_blank">mcgradygnso@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> gnso-rpm-wg <<a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org" target="_blank">gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM Working Group Co-Chair<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you Paul and noted.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Julie<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">From: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Paul McGrady <</span><a href="mailto:mcgradygnso@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">mcgradygnso@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">><br>
<b>Date: </b>Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 12:22 PM<br>
<b>To: </b>Julie Hedlund <</span><a href="mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">julie.hedlund@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">><br>
<b>Cc: </b>gnso-rpm-wg <</span><a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[Ext] Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM Working Group Co-Chair<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_5829655183538075672__MailOriginalBody">Thank you Julie. </a><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I nominate Brian Beckham of WIPO. Although I believe WIPO sits with the GAC and not with any particular constituency, I know that Brian has all the requisite expertise in the RPMs to serve as an excellent co-Chair.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Paul<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 10:08 AM, Julie Hedlund <<a href="mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org" target="_blank">julie.hedlund@icann.org</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Working Group members,<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Per the message below and the discussions during the RPM PDP WG meetings at ICANN62 (see attached notes) this a reminder that we are seeking nominations for the position of the
third Co-Chair <span style="color:black">to assist in the administration of the WG’s large and complex agenda and encourage members to immediately begin consideration of volunteering or nominating someone else. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">As noted in the message and for your guidance, please see below the relevant sections of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines on how Working Group leaders are selected. Note that holding an election is not mandatory. It is up to the
Working Group to determine whether and how it wishes to appoint an additional Chair. In addition, although (as noted below) the GNSO Council must confirm the appointment via its consent agenda, in the meantime, if the Working Group agrees on an additional
chair, he/she can begin serving as an interim appointee.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black"> </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">Best regards,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">Mary, Ariel, Berry and Julie</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From:
</span></b><span style="color:black">gnso-rpm-wg <</span><a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank">gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org</a><span style="color:black">> on behalf of Julie Hedlund <</span><a href="mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org" target="_blank">julie.hedlund@icann.org</a><span style="color:black">><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday, March 5, 2018 at 11:45 AM<br>
<b>To: </b>gnso-rpm-wg <</span><a href="mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org" target="_blank">gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org</a><span style="color:black">><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[gnso-rpm-wg] RPM Working Group Co-Chair</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<a name="m_5829655183538075672_m_-8217715234902419935__MailOriginalBody"><span style="color:black">Dear Working Group members,</span></a><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">On behalf of Heather Forrest, Chair of the GNSO Council, Kathy and Philip, Co-Chairs of the RPM Working Group, we are informing you that J. Scott has decided to resign as Co-Chair effective Friday, 02 March. We are all very grateful
for J. Scott’s dedication and thoughtful leadership of this Working Group since its inception. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">At this time we are asking Working Group members to consider the importance for this group to continue to have a third Co-Chair to assist in the administration of its large and complex agenda and encourage members to immediately begin
consideration of volunteering or nominating someone else. We also would like to suggest that the Working Group could reserve time during our face-to-face meetings on Saturday, 10 March at ICANN61, to discuss the Co-Chair selection process; based on our recent
survey these will be the full WG meetings with the greatest member participation. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">For your guidance, please see below the relevant sections of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines on how Working Group leaders are selected. Note that holding an election is not mandatory. It is up to the Working Group to determine whether
and how it wishes to appoint an additional Chair. In addition, although (as noted below) the GNSO Council must confirm the appointment via its consent agenda, in the meantime, if the Working Group agrees on an additional chair, he/she can begin serving as
an interim appointee.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">We look forward to hearing from the Working Group on how best to proceed.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">Best regards,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">Mary, Ariel, Berry and Julie</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">GNSO Working Group Guidelines:<span class="m_5829655183538075672m-8217715234902419935apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.proofpoint.com%2fv2%2furl%3fu%3dhttps-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_council_annex-2D1-2Dgnso-2Dwg-2Dguidelines-2D30jan18-2Den.pdf%26d%3dDwMDaQ%26c%3dFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3dadDIs0WEx_lLwFfrsdovxTYY8GkRHo5ibc8SR3Npdh8%26m%3dYm8ylE1Rarz6j47t0SS0VtAz5fEWwIdS5JAX-Xx74G4%26s%3d7RCr3_oPoaIUPEiNI_189I-5fHP4IDGN8C2YdnPR5lA%26e%3d&c=E,1,99HfsefPUiUxspiS5IgK8z_d2TGg81K1SfBjlhTY1H3ZpG7M3h_yWgurvmU7axFgie4Q8AEJdXE4uOYVE-EWttSVrV8u6IHAkOaSE-NtayNAebYsxvtmbct7ixg,&typo=1" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-30jan18-en.pdf[gnso.icann.org]</span></a><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">2.1.4.2 Election of the WG Leaders</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">Unless a Chair has already been named by the Chartering Organization, normally a Chair will be selected at the first meeting of the WG. Until that time, the Chartering Organization’s liaison may fulfill the role of interim Chair.
A Working Group may elect to have Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs. Under extraordinary circumstances, ICANN staff may be requested to perform administrative co- ordination of the WG until such time a Chair can be appointed. Once selected, a Working Group Chair will
need to be confirmed by the Chartering Organization (CO). The newly elected Chair will act on a provisional basis until the Chartering Organization has confirmed the appointment. If there are any objections to the selected Chair, the CO will conduct a vote
to establish whether there is sufficient support for the selected Chair according to the voting procedures of the CO. If not, the Working Group will be requested to reconsider their choice for Chair and return to the CO with a new proposal. In the unlikely
event that the selected Chair is rejected by the CO, the CO must articulate its reason for the rejection and the WG must be able to ask for reconsideration of the decision.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">Section 2.2: A suggested procedure to conduct elections may be:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">• Nominations or self-nominations;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">• Statements of qualifications from candidates, which sets forth the qualifications, qualities and</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">• Vote by simple majority;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="color:black">• Notification of and subsequent confirmation by the Chartering Organization of results of</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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