[CCWG-Accountability] WS1 vs WS2 recap and proposals

[Kieren McCarthy]

> The current wording seems to assume 

> there is some sort of default resistance




So many opportunitIes for a humorous dig here Bruce, but it's probably worth reflecting on the situation while we all consider accountability mechanisms designed for the next 10 years of ICANN.




It is remarkable that despite all the reviews and the numerous extensive accountability discussions and processes that a main topic on the community's mind is how to get the Board and staff to actually make changes. And, yes, I agree the wording does suggest a default resistance.




It is also noteworthy that your instinctive reaction is to simply want to change the wording rather than open up a discussion about why there is such a problematic gap between what the community feels and the Board believes it does.




To many things are done in ICANN by bending the words rather than making the change. 




I think coming up with mechanisms that would pull ICANN in a different direction, one where the Board is seen as a reflector or advocate for community opinion rather than a blocking force, would be good and healthy for everyone across the board.







Kieren


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On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 4:10 AM, Bruce Tonkin
<Bruce.Tonkin at melbourneit.com.au> wrote:

> Hello All,
>>>  WS 1 is designated for accountability mechanisms that must be in place of rimly committed to before IANA transition occurs. 
> All other consensus items could be in WS2, provided there are mechanisms in WS1 adequate for force implementation of WS2 items despite resistance from Icann management and Board. 
> If possible I would like to see the last phrase read:  "in case of resistance from ICANN Management and Board".   The current wording seems to assume there is some sort of default resistance.
> Regards,
> Bruce Tonkin
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