[ispcp] Main points from ISPCP conference call 11 December

["Tony Holmes" <tonyarholmes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This conference call focused on the issues to be discussed during the GNSO
Council meeting December 17. Wolf-Ulrich Knoben and Jaime Wagner represent
the ISPCP on the Council. Jaime was unable to join the call due to personal
circumstances. Wolf-Ulrich provided an overview of the issues on the agenda
for this Council meeting and the following main decisions were taken;

 

.         Proposal for the PPSC to hold a face to face meeting in the US,
early 2010

The ISPCP support the view that this meeting is required in order for this
WG to finalise their work and that funding attendance of representatives who
have been actively engaged in the process is an appropriate an valid use of
ICANN funds. Wolf-Ulrich will draft a motion to support this view.

 

.         Prioritisation of work

The current proliferation of issues which require resource (15-18 projects)
demands that Council prioritise the work. Wolf-Ulrich is participating in
initial discussions within Council that will result in an approach being
placed before Council for their consideration and agreement. The ISPCP will
be kept aware of progress.

 

.         Vertical integration of Registries and Registrars

AN issues report is on the table for discussion but the ISPCP have supported
the postponement of any discussion over the PDP until January. His remains
an important issue for the ISPCP.

 

Additional issues discussed - Travel Support

There is a need to determine the level of support available and how that
will be utilised for the next ICANN meeting (Nairobi in March) at the next
ISPCP Conference call. It was reiterated that the ISPCP supports the view
that travel funding should be allocated to the Constituencies and placed
under their jurisdiction to utilise in a manner that best meets the
Constituency requirements/representation at ICANN meetings.

 

Future ISPCP calls

The next ISPCP call will be scheduled for the week beginning 18th January.