[council] Regarding anti-competitive discussions

["Bruce Tonkin" <Bruce.Tonkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Jeff,

> 
> The gTLD Registries Constituency will be participating in the 
> call tomorrow. I believe Cary will not be in attendance, but 
> that he has given his proxy to Jordyn and if he is not there, to me.

Thanks for advising in advance.

> If we 
> believe that the discussion takes a turn towards what we 
> believe are anti-competitive or discussions that have 
> anti-trust implications, we will have no choice but to leave the call.

Very wise.  I don't recall such a discussion occurring anytime while I
have been on the council, but if you believe we get into such a
discussion you should let us know.

I note that our calls are recorded and the recordings made public, our
mailing list is public, and minutes made public.  This does help ensure
that we never have an discussions that would be viewed as
anti-competitive.  In fact in all my time on Council we have sought to
ensure the promotion of competition in the industry.

The ICANN General Counsel will be in attendance on the call and can
certainly provide independent advice to the GNSO Council.

Regards,
Bruce