It does fit within ICANN's trend to empower governments relative to other stakeholders within its model.  ICANN doesn't want governments to go to ITU for Internet policy, so it is re-working its own model to encourage govts to continue to play at ICANN.  It is a concerning trend, both for the evolution of the multi-stakeholder model for Internet governance and also for the future of Internet freedom.

My 2 cents,
Robin

On Dec 17, 2014, at 7:52 AM, Enrique Chaparro wrote:

> A somewhat tricky issue:
> The increase in the number of NomCom seats for GAC and ccNSO
> might lead to a strong governmental influence. Let's recall that many
> ccTLD are managed by governmental or quasigovernmental
> organisations.
> 
> Any thoughts on this?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Enrique
>