[CCWG-Accountability] Accountability Definitions and scoping

[Julia Katja Wolman]

Dear Mathieu, CCWG colleagues,

Thank you very much for circulating the new version of the Strawman Proposal.

Before we start our discussions tomorrow here a few comments regarding the definition of checks and balances in the “ CCWG Accountability – Problem definition – Strawman proposal”. 
 
First of all we acknowledge the challenge of writing and agreeing on such a document for the work that the CCWG is carrying out, however, we believe it is important that the definitions and scoping document can be used as a reference document by all, so that also people not directly involved in the CCWG and ICANN are able to follow the discussions and participate. Therefore, definitions should be concise and capture the core meaning of the word/concept.
 
More specifically with regard to the definition of checks and balances, we do not find that it captures the core meaning of the concept entirely. As an illustrative example, in the Merriam Webster dictionary it is defined as: “a system in which the different parts of an organization (such as a government) have powers that affect and control the parts so that no part can become too powerful”(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checks%20and%20balances). 

Here are a few questions related to the definition in the strawman proposal (inserted below for your reference):
-What does "certain key impacts" refer to?
.What/who are the "incumbent and future parties referring to?

"a. Checks and balances

The group defines “checks and balances mechanisms” as a series of mechanisms put in place to adequately address  the concerns from the various interested parties in the discussion and decision process, as well as to ensure that certain key impacts are safely managed without risk for the incumbent and future parties. These mechanisms may be triggered by one or more parties and may also be specific to a certain party and exclusive of third parties."
 
Looking forward to discussing further tomorrow.
 
 
Best regards,
 
Julia Wolman
Denmark,GAC
 
 

Julia Katja Wolman

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Fra: accountability-cross-community-bounces at icann.org [accountability-cross-community-bounces at icann.org] på vegne af Mathieu Weill [mathieu.weill at afnic.fr]
Sendt: 16. januar 2015 21:50
Til: accountability-cross-community at icann.org
Emne: Re: [CCWG-Accountability] Accountability Definitions and scoping

Dear Colleagues,

Attached is the latest version of the definitions and scoping document.

Main edits and points for discussion in Frankfurt are :
- transfer of most affected parties into directly affected parties, and
flagging whether they are affected through contracts, individual
decisions and/or policy (as to outcome of our call #6)
- refinement of definition of review mechanisms vs redress mechanisms,
following discussion on WA1 mailing list
- small edit regarding purpose of accountability

Please also note that the proposed definitions of "independence" have
not yet been discussed.

The document is also available through the Frankfurt meeting agenda on
the wiki
(https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=51414991).

See you all in Frankfurt

Best
Mathieu

Le 12/01/2015 18:53, Mathieu Weill a écrit :
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> In anticipation of the call tomorrow, please find an updated version
> of the draft document mentioned below.
>
> Main edits include :
> - alternate proposal to capture the discussion around purpose of
> accountability during last week's call
> - various comments from Kavouss
> - other minor edits following feedbacks received off list
>
> Best,
> Mathieu
> PS: edits are apparent in this version
>
> Le 05/01/2015 16:44, Mathieu Weill a écrit :
>> Dear Colleagues,
>>
>> Please find attached a document drafted by the co-Chairs intended to
>> provide baseline definitions for our work. It is designed to address
>> some of the early questions we raised such as to whom should Icann be
>> accountable ? What is the purpose of Icann's accountability ? or what
>> is accountability ?
>>
>> We provide the document for your reading before the meeting but I
>> will introduce the document during our call tomorrow, and comments
>> will be welcome during the call or after on this email thread.
>>
>> We are well aware of the importance of the choice of words in the
>> definitions and of their consequences for guiding the work of our
>> group going forward. This document is a strawman, so feedback in the
>> form of proposed edits will be much appreciated.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>

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