RE: [council] Advance questions for the 28 Feb call with Rita

["Gomes, Chuck" <cgomes@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I personally believe that the discussion about the proposed questions is
very healthy because it will not only provide a basis for our discussion
for Rita but will hopefully also give us a better understanding of the
role of directors on the board and more specifically the role of
directors elected by the GNSO.  I plan to set the stage at the beginning
by asking some questions in this regard.

Chuck 

-----Original Message-----
From: Adrian Kinderis [mailto:adrian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:38 AM
To: Tim Ruiz
Cc: Gomes, Chuck; Council GNSO
Subject: RE: [council] Advance questions for the 28 Feb call with Rita

Tim,

I see it similar to the role that we perform for the Registrar
Constituency.

We have many diverse views that we must represent. It is our job to
ensure that those views are represented (that in itself is the
challenge) and that we put forward a collective opinion when possible.

I wasn't chosen to represent the RC because of my views on tasting or
transfers. Moreover, that I would put successfully forward the views of
my Constituents.

I believe we should expect the same for Rita.

My questions would be more the following;

1. Rita, you have been ill and away from occasional phone calls and
recent ICANN meetings, do you expect this to continue?
2. I would like to see a regular (monthly) report from our
representative on Board issues and where she stands on them (potentially
with time allotted on calls and in meetings) 3. I would like to see our
representative present at our "Council days"
at ICANN meetings (where Board commitments permit).

And then more specifically;

4. How can we better progress outstanding issues (domain tasting,
transfers GNSO reform etc) with the Board?
5. How can we better communicate (through you?) to the Board to get them
to understand these issues and their importance? 


Thanks. 

Adrian Kinderis
Managing Director
AusRegistry Group Pty Ltd
Level 8, 10 Queens Road
Melbourne. Victoria Australia. 3004
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Ruiz [mailto:tim@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, 28 February 2008 3:42 PM
To: Adrian Kinderis
Cc: Chuck Gomes; Council GNSO
Subject: RE: [council] Advance questions for the 28 Feb call with Rita

Adrian,

I don't completely agree. If we take your view to the full extent then
what is the GNSO doing electing any Board members at all? Or the ccNSO,
etc. I think it is at least fair to understand what if any views a
candidate may have going into it. I'd like to at least know what bias
one way or the other, if any, may exist. And also, just how well
informed or familiar he/she is with subject matter.

This is not your typical board election process. We are not shareholders
in a real sense. And there is no process by which a Board member can be
removed save not reelecting them at the end of their term. I think the
questions are fair. Your concerns get more to what each one of us does
with the answers, something we should discuss with our constituents. 


Tim 

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [council] Advance questions for the 28 Feb call with Rita
From: "Adrian Kinderis" <adrian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, February 27, 2008 9:09 pm
To: "Chuck Gomes" <cgomes@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Council GNSO"
<council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


All,

I am a little confused as to the purpose of the call with Rita.

Is it merely an opportunity for us to lobby our personal issues with
Rita in the hope that she will push them on the Board or is it about
understanding how she will act a an effective conduit as the GNSO
representative on the Board?

I would have thought the later. Unless, of course, this is a
presidential election where we are voting for the candidate's policies
and not the candidate.

I personally don't want to make her feel that she has to respond
positively to such requests otherwise risk not being voted in.

Surely, we need her to ensure she will be making herself available at
every opportunity to hear the "collective" of the GNSO Council and
ensure that the topics that mean something to us are rightfully and
appropriately managed with respect to the Board.

Finding out what Rita thinks about a personal gripe or position I have
doesn't help me understand whether she will take a "collective" view to
the Board and how she will be a good representative.

The GNSO Council is about consensus and managing views, not lobbying one
Board member to push one view (or am I wrong!?). 

Just my thoughts and forgive me if they are misplaced.

Regards, 

Adrian Kinderis
Chief Executive Officer
AusRegistry International Pty Ltd
Level 8, 10 Queens Road
Melbourne. Victoria Australia. 3004
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