Re: [council] Decision on whether to initiate a PDP regarding vertical integration of registries & registrars

["Taylor, David" <drd@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would tend to think that given the complexities the 28 January date would be 
more realistic given the very short time left before 17 December and the 
Festive season prior to 7 January.

David


David Taylor 
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Sent: Wed Nov 25 22:20:22 2009
Subject: [council] Decision on whether to initiate a PDP regarding vertical 
integration of registries & registrars 


In anticipation of receiving the Vertical Separation of Registries and 
Registrars Issues Report  the end of next week (4 Dec), the current Bylaws 
require "the Council shall meet within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt 
of such Report to vote on whether to initiate the PDP."  That means we need a 
motion (or motions) for our next meeting on 17 Dec.
 
It seems to me that for an issue like this that will be somewhat complicated, 
making a decision on initiating a PDP within as little as 13 days of receiving 
the issues report may be challenging, and even more so this time of year.  
Also, we will not have finished our project prioritization exercise by then.  
On the other hand, to the extent that a PDP could possibly result in delays of 
the introduction of new gTLDs, I think we don't want to contribute to any more 
delays if avoidable.  
 
So I am requesting Councilors to express your opinions in this regard. Should 
we consider deferring the PDP decision until January or should we vote on 
whether to initiate a PDP in our 17 Dec meeting?  Note that we have two 
meetings in January on the 7th and the 28th.  Your thoughts are requested.
 
Chuck