[Rt4-whois] FW: For consideration: RAA DIscussion Paper

[Denise Michel]

Dear Team members,

FYI -- the attached discussion paper was sent the GNSO today.  Staff wrote
this as requested by the Board and it provides a useful explanation of the
various paths to RAA changes.

Regards,
Denise

Denise Michel
ICANN
Advisor to the President & CEO
denise.michel at icann.org
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*From:* owner-council at gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council at gnso.icann.org] *On
Behalf Of *Kurt Pritz
*Sent:* Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:37 PM
*To:* council at gnso.icann.org
*Subject:* [council] For consideration: RAA DIscussion Paper ****

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Dear GNSO Council Members,****

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I would appreciate it if you could please review the attached “Discussion
Paper on Next Steps to Produce a New Form of the RAA”. This paper suggests
possible options for consideration by the community to move the RAA
amendment process forward in a cooperative and timely manner.****

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This paper was prepared in response to a request from the Board to
categorize proposed amendment topics and summarize possible options for next
steps. ****

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The recent efforts by the GNSO Council to address some of the law
enforcement recommendations demonstrate progress and are encouraging. There
are many other proposals to be addressed. We believe that this paper can be
useful in identifying additional alternative paths. To be clear, this is not
intended to interrupt current work or advance ICANN Board or staff opinion
in the policy discussions. The paper is meant to be responsive to requests
for information. It is also meant to signal that there will be a high level
of staff support to facilitate the development of RAA amendments and any
related policy activities.****

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Two additional points:  You will find that the categorization of topics is
not as straightforward as we all might prefer. As described in the paper, it
is difficult to determine whether a proposal is a policy issue or is within
the picket fence without considering specific amendment language. Finally,
the paper indicates a preference for undertaking substantive discussion now,
to develop specific recommendations for amendments through negotiation or
policy development or both. ****

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We hope that this Discussion Paper will encourage further dialogue in Dakar
with the GNSO Council, the Registrar Stakeholder Group, and the ICANN
community with regard to identifying an acceptable path forward. I am sure
this paper is likely to raise questions also. I think an exchange of
questions and answers is important to realize the full benefit of the
thought that went into this – a writing does not always capture or describe
all the ideas generated. Please direct those questions to Margie Milam, who
will share them with the cross-functional team that worked on this for your
consideration.****

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Best regards,****

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Kurt****

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Kurt Pritz****

ICANN****

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4676 Admiralty Way, #330****

Marina del Rey, CA 90292****

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