[registrars] WLS - VOTING

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

We have a problem. On July 24th, this Wednesday, the Names Council is going
to have a vote on the Names Council Task Force Report on the WLS, and we
have two issues before us. The first is whether the constituency
supports/opposes the Names Council Task Force report on WLS. The second, is
how should our Names Council representatives vote. The second is the more
complex as it directly goes toward a by-law interpretation/amendment.

Unfortunately, there has been a de minimis amount of discussion on this
topic, I believe two posts by Jim Archer and Rob Hall. The by-laws require
that we have a minimum seven day voting period were feasible, because of the
Wednesday deadline it would be deemed appropriate to waive the seven day
rule with regard to the WLS proposal. However, I have serious concerns about
amending the constituency by-laws on a 24 hour vote.

Further complicating matters is that the neutral third party that we usually
use to administer our Votebot has been on vacation. Therefore, it looks like
we will have to do it the old fashion way with designated voting
representatives casting their vote to the list. Unless anyone else has an
idea?

Therefore I would propose that the following ballot be used, as opposed to
Jim Archer's original motion that would alter/interpret the by-laws. If
there are any objections to this ballot please post it to the list ASAP. If
there are any objections, the Registrar Executive Committee will agree upon
a final ballot tomorrow afternoon during our weekly call (Monday 5PM EDT).
However, if there are no objections please cast your ballot to the list. The
Executive Committee will count the ballots and verify that only paid
designated voting members are voting and post the results to the list
Tuesday evening prior to the Wednesday morning call. In accordance with
standard practice the Registrar Names Council Representatives will use their
best judgment to reflect the position of the Constituency.

Best regards,

Michael D. Palage



PROPOSED BALLOT:

With regard to the Names Council Task Force report on the WLS,
http://www.dnso.org/dnso/notes/20020714.TFtransfer-WLS-report.html, and the
"Preferred Recommendations" That (1) The ICANN board move with all haste to
implement and actively enforce the proposed Redemptions Grace Period for
Deleted Names policy and practice; and (2) The ICANN Board reject Verisign's
request to amend its agreement to enable it to introduce its proposed WLS;
and (3) The ICANN Board reject Verisign's request to trial the WLS for 12
months.

[ ] I oppose it
[ ] I support it


With regard to the Names Council Task Force report on the WLS,
http://www.dnso.org/dnso/notes/20020714.TFtransfer-WLS-report.html, and the
"Alternative Recommendations" regarding pricing, notification, accessibility
of whois information, etc. (see Alternate Recommendations for all 6
recommendations).

[ ] I oppose it
[ ] I support it