[registrars] ICANN Restructuring Paper

["Michael D. Palage" <michael@palage.com>]

Attached is the latest position paper to represent the viewpoint of the
Registrars on ICANN restructuring. I have only made some minor changes from
the last draft to incorporate the concerns raised by some registrars. The
Executive Committee has no objections to these changes and has agreed to
submit this paper to the constituency for adoption.

The proposed changes are summarized below:

I switched the second and third whereas clause and reworded the new two (old
three) to highlight the diverse representation within the Registrar
Constituency.

In the fourth whereas clause I referenced the recent document posted by the
Board Committee on ICANN Reform and Evolution regarding ICANN's core mission
and value statement. I have reworded preamble to address the concerns raised
by RCOM and to support the current work being undertaken by the Board
Committee on ICANN Evolution and Reform.

The other change I made was in the GNPC. I tried to incorporate Rob Hall's
comments about making sure that stability is a key concern and qualifying
(not removing) the role of end users.

Rob Hall additionally raised an issue about the composition of the
Nominating Committee. Specifically the concern that our provider category
could potentially be diluted while the users and at large group teaming up,
I believe that our most important focus need to be on the selection of
qualified and objective representatives. While other constituencies try to
Balkanize the Nominating Committee, I believe if we take the high road we
will be able to have a more constructive role in making sure that the
selection process that puts these people in place are qualified and
objective.

Best regards,

Michael D. Palage
on behalf of the Registrar Executive Committee

Restructuring-3.7.doc