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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear members of the IRP IOT:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On today’s conference call (19:00 UTC), I will lead the discussion on agenda item #3, Types of Hearings.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On the one-hand we have Updated Supplementary Procedure #5 in our original
<a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-irp-supp-procedures-31oct16-en.pdf">
draft</a> that went out to public comment. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">And on the other we have Malcolm’s strawman as proposed in his Jan. 3
<a href="https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/iot/2018-January/000350.html">email</a>. <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have tried to distill the principles underlying the conduct of IRP in our original draft and summarize them here:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Expeditiousness.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Reasonably low cost.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Ensure fundamental fairness.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Ensure due process consistent with purposes of IRP.<o:p></o:p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">
Note – the purposes of IRP are listed in Bylaw 4.3(a)(i) to (ix) and are reproduced at bottom of this note.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Panel to consider: accessibility, fairness, efficiency (both as to time and cost) in its conduct of IRP.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
E-means to extent feasible.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Where necessary, live telephonic or video conferences.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Presumption that in-person hearings not permitted – rebuttable only under extraordinary circumstances where demonstration of all three of: (1) in-person hearing needed for fair resolution, (2) needed to further purposes of IRP, and (3) considerations of fairness
and furtherance of such purposes outweigh time and financial expense. Not for introducing new argument or evidence that could have been presented.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Hearings limited to argument only unless request for witness testimony demonstrates all three of the same conditions as previous point.
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have also tried to distill the principles underlying the conduct of IRP in the strawman.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In many respects they mirror our draft. Here are highlights:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Cost minimization.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
E-means to greatest extent feasible.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Presumption for resolving on paper and argument only without witness statements or testimony.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
In-person hearings allowed (generally via videoconference) as exception in panel discretion under 8 listed conditions – note as well that panel can call for in-person hearing on own motion only if ‘both principal parties’ consent.
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto">
These are very close. Let’s see if we cannot agree a resolution. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto">
<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto">
Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto">David<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">David McAuley<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sr International Policy & Business Development Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Verisign Inc.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">703-948-4154<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Purposes of the IRP (Bylaw 4.3(a):<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">.… The IRP is intended to hear and resolve Disputes for the following purposes ("<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Purposes of
the IRP</span></strong>"):<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(i) Ensure that ICANN does not exceed the scope of its Mission and otherwise complies with its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(ii) Empower the global Internet community and Claimants to enforce compliance with the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws through meaningful, affordable and accessible expert
review of Covered Actions (as defined in <u>Section 4.3(b)(i)</u>).<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(iii) Ensure that ICANN is accountable to the global Internet community and Claimants.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(iv) Address claims that ICANN has failed to enforce its rights under the IANA Naming Function Contract (as defined in <u>Section 16.3(a)</u>).<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(v) Provide a mechanism by which direct customers of the IANA naming functions may seek resolution of PTI (as defined in <u>Section 16.1</u>) service complaints that are not resolved
through mediation.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(vi) Reduce Disputes by creating precedent to guide and inform the Board, Officers (as defined in <u>Section 15.1</u>), Staff members, Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees,
and the global Internet community in connection with policy development and implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(vii) Secure the accessible, transparent, efficient, consistent, coherent, and just resolution of Disputes.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(viii) Lead to binding, final resolutions consistent with international arbitration norms that are enforceable in any court with proper jurisdiction.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);line-height:1.4rem;font-size:1rem">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">(ix) Provide a mechanism for the resolution of Disputes, as an alternative to legal action in the civil courts of the United States or other jurisdictions.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#333333;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#333333;background:white">This </span><u>Section 4.3</u> shall be construed, implemented, and administered in a manner consistent with these Purposes of the IRP.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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