Re: [council] Point for Discussion

[Ross Rader <ross@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Robin Gross wrote:
> I agree that we should reform the bylaws to permit proxy voting, and it 
> sounds like this initiative would have to come from the Board, so 
> perhaps we should have a conversation with the Board on this issue.
At the same time, we should request an update on the implementation of 
this Council resolution;
20061116-5

    The recommendations of the LSE regarding term limits for GNSO 
Council members should be adopted immediately by the GNSO Council with 
no grandfathering except in connection with the ability of a council 
member to serve out their existing term. A council member can serve no 
more than two consecutive terms (regardless of duration). Moreover, a 
former council member must remain off the GNSO Council for one full term 
prior to serving any subsequent term. However, there shall be an 
exception to the two term limit in connection with special circumstances 
(I.e. Geographic diversity requirements) where a constituency is unable 
to find an alternative representative to serve. In applying this special 
circumstance exception, the existence of an otherwise qualified 
candidate willing to serve on the council within that constituency shall 
constitute a non-rebuttable indication that special circumstances do not 
exist. The GNSO Council will forward this recommendation to the ICANN 
Board of Directors for implementation in the bylaws and also recommend 
to the GNSO Constituencies that they voluntarily adopt these practices 
until such time that they have been formally implemented by the Council 
and Board.

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Regards,

Ross Rader
Director, Retail Services
Tucows Inc.

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