<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"></div><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">Hello Seda,</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">I trust this message finds you well. I wanted to extend my gratitude for sharing the recordings and transcripts of the UASG ICANN78 sessions. It was reassuring to see that leadership has finally addressed some of the governance issues within the UA Steering Group (UASG).</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">As we move forward, I believe it is crucial to address several long-pending governance matters within UASG leadership. In particular, the issue of individuals occupying more than one position at UASG leadership positions needs immediate attention. Additionally, there seems to be an inconsistency in the term limits for leaders within UASG, particularly concerning Working Group Chairs.</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">I would like to bring to your attention and propose the following recommendations for consideration:</p><ol style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);" data-listchain="__List_Chain_10"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;padding-left:0.375em;counter-increment:list-number 1;display:block;min-height:28px"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px"><strong style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600">1. Restriction on Multiple Positions:</strong> It is recommended that any individual should be restricted to holding only one position within UASG leadership. For example, an individual elected for the Administrative Group should not simultaneously hold a chair position in any UASG working group (Communications, EAI, Measurement, and Technology).</p><div style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; counter-increment: list-number 1; min-height: 28px;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px"><strong style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600"><br></strong></p></div><div style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; counter-increment: list-number 1; min-height: 28px;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px"><strong style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600">2. Term Limits for Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs:</strong> UASG Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs should be elected for fixed terms. The current practice of one-year appointments with no term limits poses challenges. I propose that anyone who has already served for one year should not be eligible for reappointment the following year. Furthermore, they should only be allowed one more term after a one-year break. This approach ensures that new individuals have the opportunity to join UASG, fostering a diverse and dynamic leadership team. Moreover, it contributes to the continuous development of experienced leaders who can take on roles within the Administrative Group.</p></div></li></ol><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">These recommendations aim to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and effectiveness within UASG governance. I kindly request that these matters be prioritized and discussed at the next available opportunity. Addressing these issues will undoubtedly contribute to the overall improvement of UASG's governance structure.</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">Thank you for your attention to these important matters, and I look forward to seeing positive developments in the near future.</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">Best regards,</p><div class="protonmail_signature_block" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div class="protonmail_signature_block-proton">
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<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span>Fariz Ahmadi</span><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span><span><span>Senior Researcher</span> </span><br></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span><span><span>Department of Future Technologies </span><br></span></span></div><div class="protonmail_quote">
On Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 4:13 PM, Seda Akbulut via UA-discuss <ua-discuss@icann.org> wrote:<br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I trust this email finds you well.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please kindly note that all Universal Acceptance ICANN78 sessions are recorded. You may find the transcript and recording on the session page.
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If you are not able to join the live sessions, we kindly encourage you to watch/listen/read the most recent sessions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Here is the list of sessions for your convenience.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="color:black" lang="TR">This session provided overall updates from each UASG Working Group and ICANN org.</span><span lang="TR"></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Five-Year Planning for Universal Acceptance (UA) and Governance of UA Steering Group (UASG)<br>
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</span><span style="color:black" lang="TR">This session discussed the strategy and plans for the organizing the follow-up UA Day in 2024.</span><span lang="TR"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Seda</span><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB" lang="EN-US"> Akbulut</span></p>
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