[Rt4-whois] Chair nominations invited for the WHOIS Review Team - Acceptance and Vice Chair

[Rod Beckstrom]

Excellent points by all parties in this string.

I look forward to our call on Thursday and am willing to continue serving as
facilitator for as long as the group wishes, while process and leadership
issues are being addressed.

Warmly,

Rod


On 10/26/10 2:46 PM, "Omar Kaminski" <omar at kaminski.adv.br> wrote:

> Interesting and important observations, Susan. I second that.
> 
> Best,
> Omar
> 
> 
> -----Mensagem Original-----
> From: Susan Kawaguchi
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:32 PM
> To: Smith, Bill ; rt4-whois at icann.org
> Subject: Re: [Rt4-whois] Chair nominations invited for the WHOIS Review
> Team - Acceptance and Vice Chair
> 
> I echo Bill's sentiments.   Definition of how we go about  evaluating
> ICANN's enforcement of the WHOIS policy should be our first priority.
> 
> Kathy,  I personally very much appreciate your willingness to take on the
> monumental job as chairperson but I personally would like to have a clear
> picture of the work we will be doing in this group before we set up our
> internal structure.
> 
> As a group what do we expect of the chairperson?   This is crucial to
> discuss as the role of chair will be very important in guiding how this team
> works together.  I think we should establish ground rules and guidelines on
> what is expected of the chairperson before we decide on an individual.
> 
> In other groups the chairperson's responsibilities have been described as
> follows:
> 
>   "The purpose of a Chair is to call meetings, preside over working group
> deliberations, manage the process so that all participants have the
> opportunity to contribute, and report the results of the Working Group to
> the Chartering Organization. "
> 
> "Qualities of the Chair
> The main concern of the chair should be the aims and objectives of the group
> and the integrity of the meeting process. There follows a brief description
> of the personal qualities that a good chair should possess.
> 
> Authority
> The chair will need to maintain control to ensure that progress is made in
> line with the schedule - as defined in the agenda.
> 
> Flexibility
> Following an agenda does not always imply unquestioning devotion to it. For
> example, if an unplanned deviation could produce a clarification or the
> bonding together of meeting participants, then this might represent a very
> effective strategy.
> 
> Impartiality
> It is important that the chair supports an equal and fair consideration of
> all sides of the argument. This can be especially difficult where the chair
> is privately on one side of the debate.
> 
> Maturity
> The chair must be able to accept and work with a broad cross section of
> personalities. They should view each meeting without too much preconception
> as to how individuals will act and react, but be able to respond as the need
> arises. "
> 
> You all may be thinking, "Of course, that is what we expect"  but I would
> feel more comfortable discussing the role and coming to consensus.  The WRT
> has many diverse view points and experiences. Consensus building,
> transparency and neutrality will be key in the role of the chair and the
> group should make a conscious decision on what we expect of the chairperson.
> 
> I am also somewhat concerned that the first two ICANN review teams will be
> chaired by representatives of the Registry stakeholders group.   We should
> consider  spreading the work to other constituencies.
> 
> 
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Warmly,

Rod

Rod Beckstrom
President and CEO
ICANN - One World. One Internet.