RE: [council] Beijing / Meetings with GAC & ccNSO

[john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Jonathan,


I agree that meeting with the ccNSO and the GAC ought to be regular features, 
but it falls to us, I think, to offer an agenda that is compelling.  This is 
not always as easy as it sounds as some of what collaborative interests the 
GNSO sees are not always seen by our counterparts.


With regard to the ccNSO, at the least, the impending new gTLDs will/should 
have significant market effect on registrants who don't make the same 
distinctions we do between g and cc names.  What do we think will happen and 
how will we respond?  Note that I am on my first ccNSO Council call next week 
as liaison.  I may hear something that prompts another suggestion.



With regard to the GAC, I would be interested in hearing about any national 
initiatives that might affect the global internet (e.g., the emerging EU 
privacy directive).  It is clear, though, that the ICO/Red Cross/NGO name 
protection will cast a shadow over all.



Cheers,


Berard

--------- Original Message ---------Subject: [council] Beijing / Meetings with 
GAC & ccNSO
From: "Jonathan Robinson" <jonathan.robinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 2/5/13 2:04 pm
To: council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

All,

Many of you will recall that, pre-Toronto, we held regular meetings with both 
the GAC & the ccNSO at the ICANN meetings.
These meetings were scheduled in advance and then we typically discussed or 
developed topics during the weekend sessions.

In my opinion the meetings were not always that successful for a variety of 
reasons, one of which could be that we were not necessarily adequately prepared 
or engaged, or vice cersa
In anticipation of meeting one or both of the GAC & the ccNSO in Beijing, we 
have reached out to them relatively early.

The initial question from the ccNSO has been, tell us what you’d like to 
discuss / meet about and then we can agree whether or not to meet.
I am certain that the GAC will also seek to discuss and agree some topics at 
least if we are to meet with them.

Personally, I was disappointed not to meet with the GAC in Toronto and feel 
that it is important to us to do so.

Therefore the following questions arise:

1.       Do you support an initiative to meet with the ccNSO in Beijing?
2.       If yes, please try to assist with any suggested topics or issues to 
discuss and potentially collaborate on?

3.       Do you support an initiative to meet with the GAC in Beijing?
4.       If yes, please try to assist with any suggested topics or issues to 
discuss and potentially collaborate on?

I look forward to hearing back from you on this as will Mason in terms of his 
planning for the Beijing meeting.

Thank-you.


Jonathan

 

 
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ICANN GNSO Council
 
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