Re: [council] Draft Agenda for New gTLD meeting 15 Jan

[Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks. I will remind my folks that observers observe.  Alan

At 13/01/2009 06:46 PM, Avri Doria wrote:
> Hi,
>
> If the invitation already went out inviting observers, it would seem 
> rude to rescind it at this point.  Although I was hoping to keep the 
> meeting somewhat focused.
> if no one objects, I will go back on my previous suggestion and 
> accept that it is too late for that suggestion.  I.e. the invitation 
> as Glen has sent it stands and observers are invited.
>
> a.
>
>
> On 13 Jan 2009, at 16:56, Alan Greenberg wrote:
>
> > Based on Glen's announcement that the meeting was open to 
> > observers, I have already issues an invitation. I am expecting 
> > Cheryl, Sebastian and perhaps Danny.
> > I take it that you now want me to withdraw that?
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > At 13/01/2009 04:45 PM, Avri Doria wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I was asked whether this meeting was open to observers as the previous
> > > meetings had been.  Since we are focusing mainly on issues related to
> > > possible variance between the GNSO Council recommendations and the
> > > implementation plan and on our recent motions, I thought it better
> > > that it be essentially an extended council meeting - but one without
> > > motions.  In that respect I suggest we follow the practice we have
> > > followed with other such extended council meetings, most recently wih
> > > the  Whois study DT, and allow for substitutions but not observers.
> > > The meeting will be recorded and that recording will be available to
> > > all.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > > a.
> > >
> > >
> > > On 12 Jan 2009, at 11:29, Avri Doria wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > Based on what I have heard spoken of so far, the following is a
> > > > draft agenda for the New gTLD meeting on 15 January.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 1 - Discuss areas at variance with GNSO policy principles,
> > > > recommendations and guidelines.  Possible areas include, i.a.:
> > > >
> > > >  -  Principle G: Do the review criteria infringe on freedom of
> > > > expression
> > > >  -  Recommendation 1: Are the price levels discriminatory?
> > > >  -  Recommendation 2:  Extent of confusing similarity
> > > >   - Recommendation 5: Reserved names issues
> > > >      - geographic
> > > >       - 2 char IDN
> > > >  - Recommendation 17: what is the clear compliance and sanctions
> > > > process?
> > > >  - IG B: Recommended cost based fees with different applicants
> > > > paying different fees.  Are these fees really cost based? Are some
> > > > applicants subsidizing other applicants?
> > > >  - IG F:  Board resolution process was recommended instead of
> > > > Auction
> > > >  - IG O: Are there any plans for a fee reduction schedule for gTLS
> > > > applicants from economies classified as least developed?
> > > >  - Others?
> > > >
> > > > 2 - Discuss the motions we passed vis a vis new gTLDs
> > > > - introducion of idn tlds
> > > > - Implementation guideline (IG) E
> > > >
> > > > 3 - Discuss the comments received
> > > >
> > > > 4 - Discuss follow-up process to this meeting