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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color:black">Dear Working Group members,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">Welcome to the Working Group tasked with reviewing the Transfer Policy. I’m looking forward to working with all of you on this PDP. You should have received an invite for our first meeting, which is scheduled for this Friday, 14 May
at 18:00 UTC, though not ideal for some, we did want to get moving and in our first meeting we will select a more agreeable reoccurring date/time for our regular meetings going forward. I want to share a few notes in advance of our first meeting to help ensure
that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the Working Group in a timely manner. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">In preparation for the first meeting, please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials: </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black"><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/TPRPDP/2.+WG+Charter"><span style="color:#1155CC">Working Group Charter</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-issue-report-pdp-transfer-policy-review-12jan21-en.pdf"><span style="color:#1155CC">Final Issue Report</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en"><span style="color:#1155CC">Transfer Policy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-4-consensus-playbook-03jul20-en.pdf"><span style="color:#1155CC">Consensus Playbook</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-24oct19-en.pdf"><span style="color:#1155CC">GNSO Working Group Guidelines</span></a> &
<a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-2-pdp-manual-24oct19-en.pdf">
<span style="color:#1155CC">PDP Manual</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black"><a href="https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/dK9qk08zEpYxTFWJSz7qomUQhdr9z-lbkWRYQN7D1TAR4GelLYTfYQMRL0U2YRIIzrNI6z6T2DIRJMeb.xWMttbSIhCUpIbua?startTime=1616441405000&_x_zm_rtaid=HqLjnsUDReGv7LGxjW18xQ.1618214529609.40a8c286fbbb4f81cc8b44a17dec4060&_x_zm_rhtaid=296"><span style="color:#1155CC">ICANN70
session providing an introduction to the PDP</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">By the second Working Group meeting, I will expect that everyone has carefully read all of these documents. Once you have completed your document review, please confirm
</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3xz-e80x6moG8KSRDbCgYQOTN1Er6PYuMI5IQAI7Hlb7xDA/viewform?usp=sf_link"><span style="color:#1155CC">here</span></a><span style="color:black">. The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting
off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">In addition, a document library is included on the Working Group’s workspace (see
</span><a href="https://community.icann.org/x/UIaUCQ"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://community.icann.org/x/UIaUCQ</span></a><span style="color:black">). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive
participation in Working Group deliberations.</span><span class="apple-tab-span"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="apple-tab-span">
</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li style="color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Introductions:</b> As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than two minutes) about your relevant experience/background
and any objectives you have for participating.<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Vice Chair: </b>We have an opportunity to select one or two Vice Chairs for this Working Group, but we are not required to do so. For now, I would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future.<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Charter: </b>It would be helpful if everyone could read through the <span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/TPRPDP/2.+WG+Charter"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Charter</span></a></span> before the first call. We will briefly go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Operating Mode/Working Methods: </b>In our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this Working Group. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this
Working Group. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-4-consensus-playbook-03jul20-en.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Consensus Playbook</span></a></span>
is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Work Plan</b>: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a bit about the Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<ol style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" start="5" type="1">
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="a">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
High-level review of the topics within the Charter for Phase 1<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Prepare to request input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on topics in Phase 1<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Deliver Phase 1 Work Plan to GNSO Council<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Meeting Frequency and Schedule</b>: We’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls.<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span style="color:black">I look forward to seeing all of you on the call.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Roger<o:p></o:p></p>
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