[gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM Working Group Co-Chair

Tue Apr 24 08:52:08 UTC 2018

I would like to echo Greg’s sentiments. I believe Brian Beckham will make a
great co-chair as Brian brings great qualities to a working group tasked
with improving one of ICANN’s greatest achievements; UDRP.

Brian’s humility and diplomacy skills are something I think we could all
learn from and I personally look forward to the meetings Brian will chair
over the coming years – good grief did I just say years? So thank you Brian
for being prepared to sacrifice so much of your time.

Paul

On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 2:38 AM, Greg Shatan <gregshatanipc at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Let me add my voice to the chorus in support of Brian Beckham.  Whatever
> list of co-chair criteria you put together, Brian measures up. Most
> importantly, Brian has the knowledge and perspective to understand that
> what we are trying to do is bigger than one set of stakeholders or one
> viewpoint or one desired outcome.  He also knows what he’s getting himself
> into. And he’s doing it anyway.
>
> Greg
> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 4:55 PM Scott Austin <SAustin at vlplawgroup.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Brian:
>>
>> Thank you Brian for offering to serve as co-chair with Phil and Kathy in
>> what has proven to be a very active and challenging WG. I agree with others
>> that your depth of experience, intellect and spirit of diplomacy should be
>> welcomed and greatly appreciated by all.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Scott
>>
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>> *From:* gnso-rpm-wg <gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org> * On Behalf Of *BECKHAM,
>> Brian
>> *Sent:* Monday, April 23, 2018 4:18 AM
>> *To:* Corwin, Philip <pcorwin at verisign.com>; julie.hedlund at icann.org;
>> mcgradygnso at gmail.com; gnso-rpm-wg at icann.org
>>
>>
>> *Subject:* Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM
>> Working Group Co-Chair
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear WG members,
>>
>>
>>
>> Further to the below, again, I am honored to be nominated for this role
>> by Paul McGrady, a person I hold in high esteem.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have seen the emails Phil, Kathy, and also J Scott (whose role has been
>> vacated) submitted to this WG, and in that same spirit would like to convey
>> the following for your consideration:
>>
>>
>>
>> I have been involved in ICANN-related matters for over a decade now
>> (which is hard even for me to believe!) and over that time consider myself
>> privileged to have gotten to know many very smart and dedicated friends,
>> and to have participated in interesting and important ICANN policy
>> discussions.
>>
>>
>>
>> In terms of working with diverse groups such as this WG, my current job
>> requires communication and coordination across sectors (e.g., HR,
>> administration, finance, IT), as well as participation in the ICANN
>> multistakeholder processes on a number of files.  Particularly in assisting
>> on a “Specification 13” to the ICANN Registry Agreement, my immediately
>> previous job (at new gTLD consultancy Valideus) required communication,
>> understanding, and negotiation with all ICANN Stakeholder Groups.  Each of
>> these represent forms of consensus building.
>>
>>
>>
>> Balance, neutrality, and inclusiveness underpin our (Secretariat) mission
>> at WIPO;  I also consider myself richer for having worked, for over a
>> decade now, with a diverse range of colleagues with different backgrounds,
>> nationalities, languages, ways-of-working, and viewpoints.   In my private
>> practice days before getting involved in domain names, our clients (mostly
>> non-profits such as churches and charities) ranged from very small to
>> global.
>>
>>
>>
>> I participated in a few prior ICANN “working groups” and also in many
>> more policy discussions (e.g., during the various Applicant Guidebook
>> iterations).  I also consider myself practical and solution-oriented, and
>> as one example, I am proud of the work that went into the mostly paperless
>> “eUDRP” that makes the UDRP process more efficient (not to mention
>> environmentally friendly) while preserving important due process aspects.
>>
>>
>>
>> I believe the work of this group is important not only to the ICANN
>> community, but all DNS stakeholders – to bring balance and to assist in
>> trust of the DNS.  I would be honored to contribute to this important work.
>>
>>
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* gnso-rpm-wg [mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org
>> <gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org>] *On Behalf Of *BECKHAM, Brian
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 03, 2018 1:30 PM
>> *To:* Corwin, Philip; julie.hedlund at icann.org; mcgradygnso at gmail.com;
>> gnso-rpm-wg at icann.org
>> *Subject:* Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM
>> Working Group Co-Chair
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Phil, all,
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the nomination, and vote of confidence.  I am sorry I haven’t
>> been able reply earlier.  I am in principle willing and able to assist
>> here, and am in the process of undertaking a few internal
>> discussions/clearances.
>>
>>
>>
>> I apologize that this will take some time still, but I will be able to
>> confirm by COB next Thursday -- which as we are still meeting in subteams
>> this week, I hope is OK.
>>
>>
>>
>> For now, best regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* gnso-rpm-wg [mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org
>> <gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org>] *On Behalf Of *Corwin, Philip via
>> gnso-rpm-wg
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 28, 2018 8:55 PM
>> *To:* julie.hedlund at icann.org; mcgradygnso at gmail.com
>> *Cc:* gnso-rpm-wg at icann.org
>> *Subject:* Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM
>> Working Group Co-Chair
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Paul.
>>
>>
>>
>> Before the WG goes further in considering this nomination we first need
>> to know whether Brian accepts it. Hopefully we will hear from him on that
>> soon.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best, Philip
>>
>>
>>
>> Philip S. Corwin
>>
>> Policy Counsel
>>
>> VeriSign, Inc.
>>
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>>
>>
>> *"Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey*
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* gnso-rpm-wg [mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org
>> <gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org>] *On Behalf Of *Julie Hedlund
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 28, 2018 2:43 PM
>> *To:* Paul McGrady <mcgradygnso at gmail.com>
>> *Cc:* gnso-rpm-wg <gnso-rpm-wg at icann.org>
>> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [Ext] Re: REMINDER re:
>> Nominations for RPM Working Group Co-Chair
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you Paul and noted.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Julie
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *Paul McGrady <mcgradygnso at gmail.com>
>> *Date: *Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 12:22 PM
>> *To: *Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund at icann.org>
>> *Cc: *gnso-rpm-wg <gnso-rpm-wg at icann.org>
>> *Subject: *[Ext] Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] REMINDER re: Nominations for RPM
>> Working Group Co-Chair
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you Julie.
>>
>>
>>
>> I nominate Brian Beckham of WIPO.  Although I believe WIPO sits with the
>> GAC and not with any particular constituency, I know that Brian has all the
>> requisite expertise in the RPMs to serve as an excellent co-Chair.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 10:08 AM, Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund at icann.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear Working Group members,
>>
>>
>>
>> Per the message below and the discussions during the RPM PDP WG meetings
>> at ICANN62 (see attached notes) this a reminder that we are seeking
>> nominations for the position of the third Co-Chair to assist in the
>> administration of the WG’s large and complex agenda and encourage members
>> to immediately begin consideration of volunteering or nominating
>> someone else.
>>
>>
>>
>> As noted in the message and for your guidance, please see below the
>> relevant sections of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines on how Working Group
>> leaders are selected.  Note that holding an election is not mandatory.  It
>> is up to the Working Group to determine whether and how it wishes to
>> appoint an additional Chair.  In addition, although (as noted below) the
>> GNSO Council must confirm the appointment via its consent agenda, in the
>> meantime, if the Working Group agrees on an additional chair, he/she can
>> begin serving as an interim appointee.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Mary, Ariel, Berry and Julie
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *gnso-rpm-wg <gnso-rpm-wg-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of Julie
>> Hedlund <julie.hedlund at icann.org>
>> *Date: *Monday, March 5, 2018 at 11:45 AM
>> *To: *gnso-rpm-wg <gnso-rpm-wg at icann.org>
>> *Subject: *[gnso-rpm-wg] RPM Working Group Co-Chair
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Working Group members,
>>
>>
>>
>> On behalf of Heather Forrest, Chair of the GNSO Council, Kathy and
>> Philip, Co-Chairs of the RPM Working Group, we are informing you that J.
>> Scott has decided to resign as Co-Chair effective Friday, 02 March.  We
>> are all very grateful for J. Scott’s dedication and thoughtful leadership
>> of this Working Group since its inception.
>>
>>
>>
>> At this time we are asking Working Group members to consider the
>> importance for this group to continue to have a third Co-Chair to assist in
>> the administration of its large and complex agenda and encourage members
>> to immediately begin consideration of volunteering or nominating
>> someone else.  We also would like to suggest that the Working Group could
>> reserve time during our face-to-face meetings on Saturday, 10 March at
>> ICANN61, to discuss the Co-Chair selection process; based on our recent
>> survey these will be the full WG meetings with the greatest member
>> participation.
>>
>>
>>
>> For your guidance, please see below the relevant sections of the GNSO
>> Working Group Guidelines on how Working Group leaders are selected.  Note
>> that holding an election is not mandatory.  It is up to the Working Group
>> to determine whether and how it wishes to appoint an additional Chair.  In
>> addition, although (as noted below) the GNSO Council must confirm the
>> appointment via its consent agenda, in the meantime, if the Working Group
>> agrees on an additional chair, he/she can begin serving as an interim
>> appointee.
>>
>>
>>
>> We look forward to hearing from the Working Group on how best to proceed.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Mary, Ariel, Berry and Julie
>>
>>
>>
>> GNSO Working Group Guidelines: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-
>> gnso-wg-guidelines-30jan18-en.pdf[gnso.icann.org]
>> <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.proofpoint.com%2fv2%2furl%3fu%3dhttps-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_council_annex-2D1-2Dgnso-2Dwg-2Dguidelines-2D30jan18-2Den.pdf%26d%3dDwMDaQ%26c%3dFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3dadDIs0WEx_lLwFfrsdovxTYY8GkRHo5ibc8SR3Npdh8%26m%3dYm8ylE1Rarz6j47t0SS0VtAz5fEWwIdS5JAX-Xx74G4%26s%3d7RCr3_oPoaIUPEiNI_189I-5fHP4IDGN8C2YdnPR5lA%26e%3d&c=E,1,99HfsefPUiUxspiS5IgK8z_d2TGg81K1SfBjlhTY1H3ZpG7M3h_yWgurvmU7axFgie4Q8AEJdXE4uOYVE-EWttSVrV8u6IHAkOaSE-NtayNAebYsxvtmbct7ixg,&typo=1>
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>>
>> 2.1.4.2   Election of the WG Leaders
>>
>>
>>
>> Unless a Chair has already been named by the Chartering Organization,
>> normally a Chair will be selected at the first meeting of the WG. Until
>> that time, the Chartering Organization’s liaison may fulfill the role of
>> interim Chair.  A Working Group may elect to have Co-Chairs and
>> Vice-Chairs. Under extraordinary circumstances, ICANN staff may be
>> requested to perform administrative co- ordination of the WG until such
>> time a Chair can be appointed. Once selected, a Working Group Chair will
>> need to be confirmed by the Chartering Organization (CO).  The newly
>> elected Chair will act on a provisional basis until the Chartering
>> Organization has confirmed the appointment.  If there are any objections to
>> the selected Chair, the CO will conduct a vote to establish whether there
>> is sufficient support for the selected Chair according to the voting
>> procedures of the CO.  If not, the Working Group will be requested to
>> reconsider their choice for Chair and return to the CO with a new
>> proposal.  In the unlikely event that the selected Chair is rejected by the
>> CO, the CO must articulate its reason for the rejection and the WG must be
>> able to ask for reconsideration of the decision.
>>
>>
>>
>> Section 2.2: A suggested procedure to conduct elections may be:
>>
>> • Nominations or self-nominations;
>>
>> • Statements of qualifications from candidates, which sets forth the
>> qualifications, qualities and
>>
>> experience that they possess that will serve the particular WG;
>>
>> • Vote by simple majority;
>>
>> • Notification of and subsequent confirmation by the Chartering
>> Organization of results of
>>
>> actions”.
>>
>>
>>
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