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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As discussed: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here is the link to the Review Team’s Terms of Reference, adopted in May 2017:
<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/SSR/Terms+of+Reference?preview=/64076120/64948210/SSR2-TermsofReference-CLEAN%20v4.0%20ET.docx">
https://community.icann.org/display/SSR/Terms+of+Reference?preview=/64076120/64948210/SSR2-TermsofReference-CLEAN%20v4.0%20ET.docx</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Operations of the review team, including decision making and roles and responsibilities of team members/leadership is on pages 5-7. Pasted below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Operation of the Review Team<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Decision Making<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Section 4.6. of ICANN’s Bylaws states:<i>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">SPECIFIC REVIEWS (iii) – “Review team decision-making practices shall be specified in the Operating Standards, with the expectation that review teams shall try to operate on a consensus basis. In the event
a consensus cannot be found among the members of a review team, a majority vote of the members may be taken.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In accordance with this article of the Bylaws the SSR2-RT has agreed, by consensus, that it will strive to make its decisions on a consensus basis. This means that all Team members agree on a position, or
only a small minority of Team members disagree, but most agree. To the extent that the SSR2-RT is unable to achieve consensus with respect to any recommendations, its reports and recommendations will include minority views.<a style="mso-footnote-id:ftn1" href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title=""><sup><sup><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">[1]</span></sup></sup></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Decisions of the SSR2-RT will be made at meetings, either face-to- face or via teleconference (teleconference or Adobe), and via the SSR2-RT’s email list, as requested by the Co-Chairs.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Leadership<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At its meeting on March 22 2017 the SSR2-RT selected by consensus Denise Michel, Emily Taylor and Eric Osterweil as Co-Chairs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Responsibilities of the Co-Chairs include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Remain neutral when serving as Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify when speaking as an advocate<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maintain standards and focus on the aims of the Review Team as established in its Terms of Reference<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Drive toward delivery of key milestones according to the Work Plan<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure effective communication between members and with broader community, board and staff<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Set the agenda and run the meetings<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure that all meeting attendees get accurate, timely and clear information<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Determine and identify the level of consensus within the team<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Provide clarity on team decisions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure decisions are acted upon<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Build and develop teamwork
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Facilitate RT reporting to the community to maintain accountability and transparency<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Responsibilities of SSR2-RT members include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attend all calls and face to face meetings where feasible<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Actively engage on email list, including providing feedback when requested to do so through that medium<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Actively engage with relevant stakeholder groups within the ICANN community, and within each team member’s local constituencies
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Provide input and comments based on core expertise and experience<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Undertake desk research as required and in accordance with scope of work<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Be prepared to listen to others and make compromises in order to achieve consensus recommendations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Participate in drafting and sub-groups as required.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Jennifer Bryce</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Senior Reviews Coordinator </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Email: jennifer.bryce@icann.org</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Skype: jennifer.bryce.icann</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The nature and use of consensus and minority views are informed by the “<a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/gnso-working-group-guidelines-final-10dec10-en.pdf">GNSO Working Group Guidelines</a>”
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