[CCWG-Accountability] definitions of consensus

[Eric Brunner-Williams]

Bruce,

Thanks. That clarifies one of the issues I've been concerned with in the 
WS4 stream (unrelated to the discussion in the main CCWG-A list).

Eric

On 1/12/15 4:28 PM, Bruce Tonkin wrote:
> The GAC uses this definition:
>
> " The GAC works on the basis of seeking consensus among its membership.  Consistent with United Nations practice, consensus is understood to mean the practice of adopting decisions by general agreement in the absence of any formal objection.  Where consensus is not possible, the Chair shall convey the full range of views expressed by members to the ICANN Board."
>
> Not sure if that helps.