[council] Motion to extend term of GNSO liaison to the GAC

[Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez]

Avri,

this is not the pilot of early engagement.

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
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Skype: carlos.raulg
On 5 Jun 2015, at 7:37, Avri Doria wrote:

> Hi
>
> While I probably agree, I think it would be good to have an analysis 
> of
> what it achieved before we decide to renew it.
>
> To what extent have things changed?  Do we get input earlier? Have we
> stopped GAC end runs? Or even slowed them down?  Have we made sure 
> that
> GAC concerns where not only fed in early enough in the various
> processes, but are taken seriously and avoided end runs?
>
> I expect the answer to most of these is a somewhat tepid 'maybe'.
>
> So while I am possibly inclined to voting for another year of pilot,
> since it is a pilot I believe I need a bit more information before 
> deciding.
>
> Also is there a similar move in the GAC to renew?  Or will we be
> renewing it and then asking them to do please do likewise?  Have they
> invited us to renew?  I know the motions say that both GAC and the 
> GNSO
> have already agreed to renew, perhaps we should list the resolutions 
> and
> the statement from GAC that shows this is so.  I think I missed them
> somehow.
>
> thanks
>
> avri
>
>
>
> On 05-Jun-15 08:35, Volker Greimann wrote:
>>
>> Dear councillors,
>>
>> as the pilot program for the GNSO liaison to the GAC will be ending
>> its first term shortly, and the role has shown to be beneficial to
>> both the council and the GAC, it would be beneficial to extend the
>> program for FY 16.
>>
>> I am therefore submitting this motion to extend the term of the
>> current GNSO liaison, Mason Cole, for your attention and approval.
>> Mason has already indicated he would be willing to serve another 
>> term.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Volker
>>
>
>
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