AW: [council] GNSO Council - Looking ahead from ICANN 45

[<KnobenW@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I fully agree to this kick-off, Jonathan. Point 3 may be seen in context with 
the entire GNSO, a discussion with the SG/constituency leaderships re clearly 
defined boarder lines could be useful.

In addition I'd like to mention that I've been together with otheres in tasks 
with some GAC members re the early and continuous involvement of the GAC in 
PDP's. From this it seems to me that on one hand we have elaborated a well 
defined policy development process but on the other hand there may be some lack 
in communication and education of others outside the GNSO. I'd like to suggest 
this as a topic for one of the next calls to think about whether tis is a real 
issue and possible solutions.

Best regards
Wolf-Ulrich

________________________________
Von: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Im 
Auftrag von Jonathan Robinson
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 25. Oktober 2012 12:53
An: council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: gnso-secs@xxxxxxxxx
Betreff: [council] GNSO Council - Looking ahead from ICANN 45

Dear GNSO Councillors,

It's a week since ICANN 45 in Toronto and I would like to take the opportunity 
to personally update you with a little progress and the development of my 
thinking in the interim.

Together with the Vice Chairs, we took advantage of being in Toronto to meet 
with the GNSO Policy staff and secretariat.  The objective was to discuss and 
understand key practical interactions and ways of working together to ensure 
smooth operational functioning of the Council.  We met for a little over an 
hour, had a productive, open discussion and I believe we are all off to a good 
start.

As we commence working together as a "new" council and begin the terms of our 
incoming Councillors, I am very keen to extend a very warm welcome to all those 
who joined us in Toronto.  More than that, I'd like to make sure we give the 
incoming Councillors a proper introduction to and induction onto the Council.  
With this in mind, I'll be writing to them in order to set up at least one 
meeting.  If, from your own experience of joining or working on the Council, 
you think that there are specific imprtant areas we should cover in an 
induction, please don't hesitate to let me know.

During the course of the election process, we touched on key areas that needed 
on going, renewed or new attention and I'd like to mention these.  I think of 
them as strategic priorities and my list is as follows:


1.       Work load management and prioritisation

2.       Internal relations and effective working of the Council

3.       External relations and effective representation of the Council

I am sure most of you will think of other areas that you may wish to see on 
this list.  In any case, I look forward to expanding on points 1-3 above with 
some practical initiatives.  In the meantime, and indeed for the whole of my 
term as chair of the Council, I will welcome any constructive input and 
feedback from you.

As discussed at various points, my overarching objective is to work with you, 
the groups you represent and the relevant ICANN staff to ensure that the GNSO 
Council is effective, seen to be effective and that our work is appreciated and 
respected.

Best wishes,



Jonathan