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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear RDS-WHOIS2 Leadership, <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As requested, please find attached a clean and revised draft version of the Terms of Reference for your consideration. Edits were made as requested by the Review Team in recent meetings/action items and to
align the ToR with ICANN operating standards for specific reviews (out for public comment – see
<a href="https://www.icann.org/public-comments/reviews-standards-2017-10-17-en)">
here</a>). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">To help you navigate through edits, see below a laundry list of the changes made to the document since the prior version.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 1 – confirmed leadership</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 2 – removed text on ICANN’s Mission
</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pages 3-4-5 – On scope – Added a reference to an appendix where we suggest plugging in the scope; mirrored what we have in the scope table</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pages 5-6-7 – On definitions – shortened IDNs definition and added the RDAP definition</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pages 7-8 – On timeline – Mirrored what we have in work plan</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 8 – Deliverables – Added preliminary feasibility assessment based on subgroup report template; added items (bullet points 3, 4, 9) in light of draft operating
standards for specific reviews; clarified sub-bullet point list; removed GNSO hints and tips reference. In last paragraph of deliverables, added a reference to the need for documenting how public comments were handled and inserted a reminder of need for level
of consensus to be provided for each recommendation</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 9 – On recommendations section – removed the notion of prioritized recommendations as that is already available in that list; included the language of
the related Bylaws provision </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 11 - On Roles & responsibilities of Review Team Members – Added bullet point 2 in light of Draft Operating Standards; added clarifications to bullet points
3 and 4 </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 11 – On Roles & responsibilities of Review Team Leadership - Added clarifications to bullet points 1 and 12</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 12 – On replacement and removal of members – added a comment on Draft Operating Standards</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 12 – On dependencies section – augmented GDPR related reference for additional clarity</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pages 12-13-14 – On decision making - aligned with current Bylaws and draft operating standards, replacing language which had become outdated as a result of
updates to operating standards</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 15 – On accountability and transparency section – removed “off the record” to add reference the confidential disclosure framework; added decisions reached/action
items to list of wiki components </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pages 17-18 – On independent experts – added a provision that if designated RT members want to participate in the selection process, they will need to sign
designated NDA, per process for engaging contractors; added section on considering advice from independent experts per draft operating standards
</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I believe you are planning to read through this in detail. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kind regards</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Alice </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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