Re: [council] GAC Liaison - Update

[David Cake <davecake@xxxxxxxxx>]

In view of that level of application, I think leaving this for a later date was 
the right call, thank you James. 

David

> On 8 Jun 2016, at 12:29 AM, Drazek, Keith <kdrazek@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Thanks James.
>  
> Experience with the GNSO Council and/or with PDP working groups are clearly 
> very important considerations and qualifications.
>  
> Best,
> Keith
>  
>  
>   <>
> From: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf Of James M. Bladel
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 12:11 PM
> To: Phil Corwin; Paul McGrady; 'GNSO Council List'
> Subject: Re: [council] GAC Liaison - Update
>  
> Hi Phil & Paul -
>  
> We did receive some interest in the role, but significantly less so than when 
> the Liaison was created two years ago.  
>  
> Also, none of the applicants had any previous experience with the GNSO 
> Council or with PDP working groups (chair or participant), which were key 
> considerations in the selection process.  Additionally, we received some 
> verbal indications of interested candidates, but these were withdrawn prior 
> to the deadline. (Most likely due to the irregular term, but I also note 
> Phil’s point about the time commitment during ICANN meetings.)
>  
> Apologies if this sounds like I’m being coy, but I am attempting to address 
> your questions without divulging too many details about the applicants, 
> should they wish to resubmit in the fall.
>  
> Hope this helps.
>  
> Thanks—
>  
> J.
>  
>  
>  
> From: Phil Corwin <psc@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:psc@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
> Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 9:08 
> To: Paul McGrady <policy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:policy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>, 
> James Bladel <jbladel@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jbladel@xxxxxxxxxxx>>, GNSO Council 
> List <council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
> Subject: RE: [council] GAC Liaison - Update
>  
> I’m inclined to agree with the proposed timetable, but like Paul would like a 
> bit more data. In particular, does the term “underwhelming” denote no 
> applications?
>  
> Also, it may not just be a timing issue, but the fact that the Liaison has to 
> commit to spend so much time in GAC meetings when attending an ICANN meeting 
> in which their primary interest may be in other discussions going on 
> simultaneously.
>  
> Best to all, Philip
>  
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> From: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> [mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>] 
> On Behalf Of Paul McGrady
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 7:22 AM
> To: 'James M. Bladel'; 'GNSO Council List'
> Subject: RE: [council] GAC Liaison - Update
>  
> Hi James,
>  
> Before opining, can we have the full data set?  Please let us know who 
> expressed interest.  Thanks!
>  
> Best,
> Paul
>  
>  
>  
> From:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> [mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>] 
> On Behalf Of James M. Bladel
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 8:38 PM
> To: GNSO Council List
> Subject: [council] GAC Liaison - Update
>  
> Dear Council Colleagues -
>  
> Recently we closed the nomination period for candidates interested in being 
> considered for the role of GNSO Liaison to the GAC.  Unfortunately, the 
> response from the GNSO community was underwhelming.  The Vice Chairs and I 
> believe that this may be at least partly attributable to the timing of the 
> announcement, as more candidates could be interested in the role if it 
> coincided with the terms of other elected and appointed positions, which is 
> the conclusion of the AGM in Hyderabad.
>  
> Therefore, with this in mind, I’d like to propose that we postpone the 
> selection of a new GNSO – GAC Liaison until later in the fall, with the 
> (rough) timeline listed below.  It is expected that the additional time will 
> generate renewed attention to the role, additional expressions of interest 
> from prospective candidates, and permanently align the term of this position 
> with that of other terms, including most Councilors.
>  
> Please let me know if you have any concerns or objections to this approach.  
> On a related note, Mason Cole has graciously agreed to stay on a few extra 
> months to ensure continuity.  Thank you, Mason.
>  
> Thanks—
>  
> J.
>  
>  
> Nominations Accepted for Candidates:  1 OCT 2016
> Council Chairs consider candidates and notify first choice  20 OCT
> Chairs submit motion to Council by 29 OCT for consideration during Council 
> meeting on 8 NOV
> GAC Leadership notified of new Liaison by 9 NOV
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