RE: [council] Request for ICANN Board members from the GNSO to Participate

["Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman@Neustar.us>]

With all due respect Marilyn, my comment was not about their ability to make independent judgement or have a broader focus.  It is clear that they are required to do so.  However, I see no harm in allowing the Reps to participate and observe our calls.  In fact, the benefit is that, as you know, if the GNSO makes a Policy recommendation, it would be helpful for several of the Board members to have at least observed the process when the Board is asked to use their independent judgement.  Our process should be inclusive rather than exclusive.

 

On a separate note, I am not sure how sending an invite to two persons (and the two others that are still on the ICANN Board -- Mr. Cohen and Mr. Abril) will get in the way of ensuring a stable working Council.

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Cade,Marilyn S - LGCRP [mailto:mcade@att.com]
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 10:45 AM
To: Neuman, Jeff; council@dnso.org
Subject: RE: [council] Request for ICANN Board members from the GNSO to Participate

Interesting concept, but actually, board members are supposed to, as elected to the Board, have a broader focus, as all board members do. :-)

 

We must remember that we are reforming Council already, with adding in the three new reps appointed by the At Large, and with the liaisons. Perhaps we should ensure a stable working Council with those new additions before addressing this particular issue. I would propose we get through those incorporations before we tackle this particular discussion.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Neuman, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Neuman@Neustar.us]
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 10:15 AM
To: 'council@dnso.org'
Subject: [council] Request for ICANN Board members from the GNSO to Participate

All,

 

It occurred to me that now that we have elected new representatives to the ICANN Board from the GNSO, that it may be a good idea to have them both present (if available) for each of our teleconference meetings.  Although they are not members of the GNSO Council, it may help to have them listen in to the calls and provide their input as ICANN Board members.  Such participation may help in future discussions especially when we are trying to interpret Board requests or statements and will also help in their representation of our interests.

 

Therefore, I would like to make a formal motion to allow the ICANN Board members elected by the GNSO to participate in each of the GNSO meetings.

 

Thanks.

 

Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq.
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