[Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Fwd: Message for Erika to send to CCWG today [Subject: CCWG Auction Proceeds Consensus Call - Deadline 21 May 2020]

Thu May 7 17:43:27 UTC 2020

Just on process we don't have a selection with caveat provision, so that would become part of a minority statement no?

On 5/7/2020 6:41:47 PM, Judith Hellerstein <judith at jhellerstein.com> wrote:
HI Erika,
Thanks for your comments and Anne's comments as well. Also please note that At Large Selected Mechanism A but with a caveat. 

ALAC believes that an independent panel, with no connection to or control by either ICANN Org or the ICANN Board (preferably contracted to a suitable non-profit or a set of experts in the field of grant selection and allocation), is a CRITICAL part of this decision and the ALAC would strongly object and withdraw its support if that condition changes. 

As we stated in our public comment our support for Mechanism A hinges on the outsourcing of any selection and awarding of applications to an independent panel. I do not know if the other non-At Large people who selected Mechanism A had this caveat but that was why we went with Mechanism A.  I am not sure how you can convey this in your report but would be good to do this so our intent and support for A is clear to all

Best,
Judith

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On 5/7/2020 1:32 PM, Aikman-Scalese, Anne wrote:

Erika et al,
Many thanks for your work and the ICANN staff work in finalizing this report.  

Consensus Level and Possible Need for Minority Statement

Given that a total of 7 members voted for a Mechanism other than A (split votes between B and C), I would say the appropriate level of consensus is actually Rough Consensus.  Seven Member votes for Mechanisms B and C combined does not mean that the WG indicated a “strong preference” for Mechanism A.  This is because those voting for Mechanisms B and C were motivated by a concern for more independence from ICANN org in the administrative process.  In short, there were 7 votes for Mechanism A and 7 votes for Mechanisms more independent than A. 

In addition, one conclusion in the report will need to be considered as requiring a Minority Statement.  The text in question from Section 4 is as follows:

Considering the responses from participants did not significantly change the direction provided by the CCWG members as one participant indicated their preference for mechanism A and three participants indicated their preference for mechanism B.

Adding together the votes of the Participants to those of the Members, the number in favor of  Mechanism A is 8 and the number in favor of Mechanism B is 7.  This count demonstrates that among all those answering the poll, there is clearly NOT a “strong preference” in those participating for Mechanism A over Mechanism B.   So the statement above is not quite accurate.

I understand that Minority Statements are due by May 28 and I will review this with the CSG.

Thank you,
Anne

From: Ccwg-auctionproceeds <ccwg-auctionproceeds-bounces at icann.org [mailto:ccwg-auctionproceeds-bounces at icann.org]> On Behalf Of Erika Mann
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:41 AM
To: Ccwg-auctionproceeds <ccwg-auctionproceeds at icann.org [mailto:ccwg-auctionproceeds at icann.org]>
Cc: Ching Chiao <ching.chiao at gmail.com [mailto:ching.chiao at gmail.com]>
Subject: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Fwd: Message for Erika to send to CCWG today [Subject: CCWG Auction Proceeds Consensus Call - Deadline 21 May 2020]

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Dear all,

Thank you to those who participated in the final poll on mechanisms. Please find attached the Final Report reflecting results of the poll (see poll results in excel format here [https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/126432332/CCWG%20Auction%20Proceeds%20-%20Final%20Survey%20on%20Mechanisms%20-%20Summary.xlsx?version=1&modificationDate=1588328283000&api=v2]). With 15 members and 4 participants responding, poll results indicate strong support for mechanism A, followed by mechanism B with the majority of members supporting that the CCWG should recommend two mechanisms. Section 4.7 of the Report and Recommendation #1 have been updated to reflect this result.

Seeing that there were no additional comments on the last revision circulated, the leadership team now considers the Final Report complete. The next step in the process is for the Co-Chairs to make a designation of the level of consensus for the recommendations in the report (see charter [https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/CCWG+Charter] for details, an excerpt of which is included below). We believe that the CCWG supports the recommendations in this report by Consensus. Consensus is defined as “a position where a small minority disagrees, but most agree.” If you are a member of the CCWG and you disagree with this designation, please respond to the email list no later than 21 May at 23:59 UTC (14 days from today).

Please note that at this stage, we are not revisiting the substance of the recommendations or asking you to state your positions on specific recommendations. We are requesting a response only if you believe that the consensus designation is incorrect. If you would like to submit a minority viewpoint on the content of the recommendations, you may do so, but this is separate from the consensus call. Minority statements will be due 28 May at 23:59 UTC (21 days from today). Minority statements may be included in an annex to the Final Report or linked from the Final Report to the wiki, depending on the length and number of statements received.

Please also find attached a draft cover letter to send to the Chartering Organizations with the Final Report. If you have questions or comments on this draft letter, please send to the email list no later than 21 May at 23:59 UTC (14 days from today).

We hope you are all well, take good care and, 
kind regards,

Erika and Ching

Excerpt from the CCWG Charter regarding Consensus Designation:

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a)        Full Consensus - a position where no minority disagrees; identified by an absence of objection
b)        Consensus – a position where a small minority disagrees, but most agree

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