RE: [council] Revised GNSO Council Transition Implementation Plan and Timetable Documents

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

As Avri has already pointed out, I think we need to discuss the details
of end of terms as described in Rob's document.  I am not convinced that
ending all terms on 23 October is the best way to go.  I hope we can
dicuss this and possibly reach some consensus in the Council meeting on
3 September.
 
Chuck


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        From: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Hoggarth
        Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:05 PM
        To: Council GNSO
        Subject: [council] Revised GNSO Council Transition
Implementation Plan and Timetable Documents
        
        
        Dear Council Members;
         
        At Chuck's suggestion, to facilitate discussion at the 3
September Council meeting I am circulating to you updated copies of the
draft GNSO Council Restructure Draft Implementation Plan (v3) and the
GNSO Council Restructure Draft Timetable (v3). You'll recall I
circulated previous document versions on 10 August (v1 of the draft Plan
and Timetable) and 15 August (v2 of the draft Plan).  The documents were
also noted during the 13 August Council meeting. I am hopeful that you
will set side time for a discussion of the documents at your meeting
next week.
         
        There are a number of significant transition matters included in
the draft documents that need your review and community agreement. They
include (1) the timing of the Council Chair and Vice Chair elections -
and how that timing impacts a smooth transition in Seoul; (2) the timing
of the present Council member terms - when they officially expire and
when the new terms begin; and potentially (3) the assignment mechanisms
for the three Nominating Committee Appointees into their respective
slots on the Council (I am hopeful that we will have more information on
the necessity of that topic in time for the meeting).
         
        To make sure that everything is proceeding smoothly, it would
also be extremely helpful for representatives of the various GNSO
structures (Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies) to provide some basic
update information to the Council (verbally at the meeting or before in
writing) on (1) the progress they are making to establish their
Executive Committees; and (2) their plans for their Council
representative (s)elections (see draft Timetable document).  On that
last item, Kristina has provided some very helpful clarification
information regarding her term and just today Tony Holmes provided a
helpful update regarding Greg Ruth's seat and Maggie Mansourkia's new
Council member status.
         
        As I mentioned in my previous emails (copies also attached),
these documents are intended to spark discussion. They are Staff
suggestions based on the now Board-ratified Bylaws and other recent
discussions of the Council and the Restructure Drafting Team. The
Council is obviously free to edit, modify or otherwise complete replace
the drafts with new plan documents.  The only strong recommendation is
that the Council agree on its plan by the 24 September meeting so that
the community has a complete picture on what is expected to happen in
Seoul. 
         
        I am happy to try and answer any questions regarding the drafts
between now and the meeting.  An email dialogue during the coming week
may make any meeting discussions shorter and more productive.
         
        Best regards,
         
        Rob Hoggarth