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[registrars] Diversity & the new Proposed Constituancy bylaws


Ross's recent observations :
 
" A review of the Registrar Constituency mailing list archive paints an equally dismal
picture. The fact is, regardless of the issue and absent extenuating
circumstances, voter turnout is very poor. More than three years ago around
this time of the year you indicated on this mailing list that you had strong
concerns about the level of participation in the constituency. It doesn't
appear that the dynamic has substantially changed." 
 
are well taken.
 
It would appear to me that we have an opportunity with this by law revision to make a positive statement to all constituents
by including in the requirements for composition of the executive committee as well as including in "guidelines" for task force participants a
requirement for "global diversity" (as defined in the ICANN by-laws). I have noted at the various registrar meeting many competent parties representing registrars from all parts of the globe and believe that imposition of this Diversity guideline will encourage greater participation by these qualified parties.
 
Addition of this requirement & these task force participation guidelines to the by-laws  would result in the establishment of a more solid foundation for increased future "global participation" by more members of the constituency..
 
Over the next few years registrar issues are going to become much more "global centric"  (i.e. privacy just for starts) & it is essential that we have
globally-balanced direction from our executive committee. 
 
ICANN has already seen fit to require this with respect to constituency names council  representation,
 
Don't we think that it is a good time to implement this Diversity policy within our own constituency  ??
 
best wishes
 
ken stubbs
 
 


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