Thanks for this, Avri. I have also been failing to attend and contribute to this WG over the past couple of months. I plan on re-engaging, and the links you sent are a great way to get up-to-speed on the discussions that have been taking place. Thanks again. Amr On Aug 6, 2014, at 6:42 PM, Avri Doria <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi, > > After a few weeks of missing the meetings, I am trying to catch up. > Figured it was a good opportunity to give NCSG an update. > > <https://community.icann.org/display/PIWG/Attendance+log+-+Policy+and+Implementation+Working+Group> > > NCSG is only at 30% attendance, then again no one except ALAC has done > better than 50% attendance. I have got to try harder. > > --- Docs: > > <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48348715/Deliverable%20I%20-%20PIWG%20-%20updated%2024%20July%202014.doc?api=v2> > > This documents is pretty good at giving an idea of where the thinking is at. > > <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpageattachments.action?pageId=48348715&highlight=GNSO+Processes+-+16+July+2014.pdf#Next+Meeting-attachment-GNSO+Processes+-+16+July+2014.pdf> > > Is also interesting. > > <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/41899490/PI%20Proposed%20Working%20Definitions%20-%20FINAL%20as%20of%202%20April%202014.doc?version=1&modificationDate=1397164979000&api=v2> > > Defines the terms as the group is attempting to use them > > --- Among the issues: > > In addition the PDP (policy development process), and the IRT > (Implementation Review Teams), the group is looking at recommending the > creation a: > > - Policy Input Process (PIP) > The Policy Input Process is modelled on the approach that has been used > for various efforts such as input to the ATRT2 and Board request for > input on the Whois Review Team recommendations. This process is intended > to be lightweight to allow the Council to respond in a timely manner, > noting that the outcome has no binding force > > - Policy Guidance Process - A fast Track PDP > > - discussing the appropriate board response to the various mechanisms. > > --- > > It is always helpful to have comments from NCSG members who have the > time and inclination to do so. Enriches the contributions to the WG. > > avri
