RE: [ga] GA list

["Debbie Garside" <debbie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think in order to remain as the "official" GA we need to come under the
auspices of ICANN.  This will, in time, give us the necessary clout.

However, I see no problem in establishing a not-for-profit for the GA with
membership scheme/donations etc.

Best

Debbie

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Baptista [mailto:baptista@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 14 September 2007 13:25
> To: Hugh Dierker
> Cc: debbie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; GA
> Subject: Re: [ga] GA list
>
> All the GA is right now is a communications channel labeled " GA
> <ga@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ".   Your concerns with respect to impaired
> functionality of the GA can be fixed by taking over the
> technical functions for this label to an approved domain -
> owned and operated by the GA.  Being those stakeholders
> capable of voting within that label.
>
> That would provide the GA with technical independence which
> is now dependent on the wims of ICANN - who ultimately
> controls this communication medium nd is responsible for the
> technical control of this communications channel of ours.
> Now that we have rules - let us stand up and consider independence.
>
> just a thought ;)
>
> regards
> joe baptista
>
> Hugh Dierker wrote:
>
> > The super delay in the list and archives to me is making it almost
> > impossible to keep our discussion straight. This can really impair
> > functionality of the GA.
> >
> > We are not using the GNSO secretariat for any function
> relating to our
> > business. Hopefully that will change. So yes I guess by
> default as our
> > only elected at this point I will act in a position to fulfull that
> > role. But not really - we just proceed absent any step to
> do with the
> > Secretariat.
> >
> > Of course we want someone to come up with a better
> mousetrap. I just
> > know we cannot have a lame duck Chair do anything
> spectacular. So the
> > election for a new chair is critical.
> >
> > However with up to three hour delays on the mailing list I
> do not see
> > participation flowing.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
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