Re: [ga] BC exclusionary practices and GA funding

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Joanna and all assembly members,

Joanna Lane wrote:

> Excellent work Roeland! It seems you have captured the GA consensus position
> in wording that would be perfect for a Motion or Motions by the GA on these
> issues.

  Indeed it is good work!  Well done Roeland!  I don't know if it
is a consensus position however.  We need to measure that to be
sure.  But putting up a motion is a good way of getting that ball
rolling!

> Since a formal Ballot is not possible at this time, I move that this
> wording be Recognized by the Chair for a Poll (the next best thing) and that
> a clean copy be re-submitted to this list, together with a notice to members
> of a set period of time for members to vote on their agreement or
> disagreement with the demands being made, and using a Time-Line that allows
> for the Results to be Reported by the GA to the NC-intake committee,
> together with a request for these items to be included in the Agenda as
> pressing issues for consideration.

  A poll is a good second option.  But only and option.  I would rather follow
your excellent "Best Practices" process Joanna!  >:)

> The vote Intake Committee list closes 21
> days prior to the next meeting. Supporting documentation may also be
> attached.

  Yes.  This route should also be explored or used as well...

>
>
> Regards,
> Joanna
>
>
> ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION BY NC INTAKE COMMITTEE FOR INCLUSION IN AGENDA
> NOVEMBER 2001 NC MEETING:
>
> Members of the DNSO GA are demanding that:
>
> 1: The ICANN BoD instruct the DNSO/BC to stop excluding potential members
> > that are legally registered and constituted businesses for any reason. That
> > such practices have already caused irrepairable harm and minimum
> > compensatory action shall be to grant such membership, of previously
> > excluded members, at no charge, for a period equal to the time that such
> > exclusionary practices have been in effect (at least 3 years).
> >
> > 2: The ICANN place the DNSO/GA on equal footing with the current DNSO names
> > council, creating a bicameral DNSO. That the ICANN provide funding and
> > support for a secure voting mechanism that the GA can use for its consensus
> > building efforts. That the ICANN provide budget and staffing for the DNSO/GA
> > to perform its functions. That the DNSO/GA be given ICANN BoD seats, to be
> > filled by a representitive voting the recorded consensus of the DNSO/GA.
> > That  such funding be derived from a $1US surcharge, per domain name, per
> > year, from ICANN all registered domain names. That the GA shall have both an
> > Advocate and a Consensus Leader, both elected positions of the DNSO/GA with
> > budgetary control and responsibility for all DNSO/GA staff.
> >
> > --
> > R O E L A N D  M J  M E Y E R
> > Managing Director
> > Morgan Hill Software Company
> > http://www.mhsc.com
> >
>
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