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Re: [registrars] Motion on Travel Funding
On 11-Dec-07, at 9:41 AM, Adrian Kinderis wrote:
You are right it is not mutually exclusive but it creates the
impression
to the Constituency that the matter is closed. C'mon Ross you know how
it works.
I just don't want to stifle any opinions.
I am not after any specific feedback. As you know I am merely here
as a
Representative that will vigorously present the views of the
Constituency to the Council :)
What creates the impression to the Constituency that the matter is
closed is when our Councillors advocate positions that they haven't
vetted with the constituency.
For instance, Phillip Sheppard recently proposed that ICANN fund
travel for Councilors. For those of you that may not know, Philip is
the GNSO councillor from the Business Constituency. He is employed by
AIMs whose membership includes "...1800 companies of all sizes through
corporate members and national associations in 21 countries. These
companies are mostly active in everyday consumer goods. They employ
some two million workers and account for over 350 billion Euro in
annual sales in Europe alone. " It does not seem to me that Philip
needs travel funding. However, in response to his proposal, our
councillors responded:
"I agree. Seems the same level and conditions as for Board members
would make sense." - Tim Ruiz, GoDaddy [Ross: This means business
class travel and 7 days worth of accomodations, plus a daily stipend
for meals and miscellaneous.]
"I agree with [covering the travel costs of those expected to
participate in policy meetings.]" - Tom Keller, 1and1
"Yes! [It is] Definitely a good idea to press this issue." - Adrian
Kinderis, AusRegistry
The day after these statements were made to the GNSO Council, you
asked us for feedback. Isn't this a little backward? Shouldn't you ask
us these questions before you take a position on our behalf?
My motion is simply a response to the statements that you've already
made. This is precisely why I included the "insulting" language
specifically requesting that our representatives advocate our
position, should this motion pass. I don't think that a basic level of
accountability is too much to ask for.
Ross Rader
Director, Retail Services
t. 416.538.5492
c. 416.828.8783
http://www.domaindirect.com
"To solve the problems of today, we must focus on tomorrow."
- Erik Nupponen
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