RE: [council] Re: Letter to GAC and ccNSO re Consumer metrics

["Tim Ruiz" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have similar concerns. In any event, I would rather we first vote on
the motion so we know which way we intend to go with it. That way the
letter can be clear and cause no confusion or misunderstanding.


Tim

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [council] Re: Letter to GAC and ccNSO re Consumer metrics
> From: Stéphane Van Gelder<stephane.vangelder@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Mon, August 01, 2011 3:43 am
> To: Rosemary Sinclair <rosemary.sinclair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: "council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx GNSO" <council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Hi Rosemary,
> 
> Thanks for your request. I am copying the Council on my response
> because I think this is a discussion we should all be having.
> 
> Let me start by saying how much I appreciate your efforts as leader of
> the GNSO Council's Consumer metrics initiative. I'm sure all Councillors
> feel the same way.
> 
> What I am not sure of, however, is that all would feel comfortable with
> me sending the letter you have drafted as-is. My understanding is that
> we as a Council have yet to determine whether we are comfortable with
> moving this ahead as a cross-community effort.
> 
> My own personal view is that the letter as drafted could be
> misconstrued as a call for cross-community work. I am not saying whether
> this is a good or bad thing, but as there has been considerable debate
> on this over the past few months, I would not feel comfortable in
> sending such a letter in my capacity as Chair unless I know the Council
> supports that move.
> 
> So may I ask for comments on the proposed letter? Is everyone OK with
> me sending it as-is?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Stéphane
> 
> 
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Le 31 juil. 2011 à 00:15, Rosemary Sinclair a écrit :
> 
> > Hi Stephane
> > 
> > I wonder if you would review this letter for GAC and ccNSO if you are
> happy to send it as GNSO Council Chair
> > 
> > The topic of extended participation in our discussions came up at our
> audio-conference on Wednesday
> > 
> > The group appreciates that the Motion still has to be approved by
> Council but there is interest in the work continuing on an informal
> basis in the meantime
> > 
> > but a strong view that the concepts are complicated and inter-related
> 
> > 
> > so the more diverse views the better, the earlier the better.....
> > 
> > the letter will need Glen's attention to ensure ICANN protocols and
> details are correct - I am completely out of my depth on all that!!!!
> > 
> > cheers
> > 
> > Rosemary
> > ________________________________________
> > From: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Glen de Saint Géry [Glen@xxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 8:32 AM
> > To: council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [council] Draft  Council meeting minutes  21 July 2011.
> > 
> > Dear Councillors,
> > 
> > Attached please find the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on
> 21 July 2011.
> > 
> > If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the
> website as  approved on 8 August 2011.
> > 
> > Thank you.
> > 
> > Kind regards,
> > Glen
> > 
> > 
> > Glen de Saint Géry
> > GNSO Secretariat
> >
> gnso.secretariat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:gnso.secretariat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > http://gnso.icann.org
> > 
> > 
> > <Request to GAC:ccNSO.docx>
> 
>