+1 @Sam.
Cheers !
-Olevie-


2014-07-12 19:45 UTC, Amr Elsadr <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hi Dan, Milton and all,
>
> On Jul 12, 2014, at 8:52 PM, Dan Krimm <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> [SNIP]
>
>> If GAC is really trying to gain proportionally greater influence on the
>> CG,
>> then I think that should be forcefully resisted.
>
> +1.
>
>>  If GAC just wants to have accurate expression of its varied views (and
>> thinks that requires all
>> "viewers" being explicitly present), then that should be extended equally
>> to other SGs at the same time.  All or nothing.
>
> As per my understanding, GAC communiques are drafted using consensus amongst
> their members (in the absence of any formal objection). In the case of an
> inability to reach the required level of decision-making, the GAC Chair is
> required to convey the full range of views expressed by the membership. It
> has always been their modus operandi to use this decision making mechanism.
> I don't understand why it is suddenly becoming an issue with this
> coordination group, unless of course, it is an attempt to (as Milton puts
> it) make the group into a voting body rather than a representative one
> liaising with its own AC within the ICANN community. This kind of
> representation doesn't apply to a collective of the four SGs within the
> GNSO, so I would (IMHO) avoid conflating the two issues. Four (or more)
> representatives from the GNSO shouldn't equate to more reps from the GAC.
>
> One representative should be enough to liaise with the GAC. A second one
> serves as backup, which may very well be needed. Five (one for each world
> region) sounds a bit over-the-top to me.
>
> For more on GAC operating procedures in this context, please check Principle
> 47 and the footnote at the bottom of the page found here:
> https://gacweb.icann.org/display/gacweb/GAC+Operating+Principles
>
> Thanks.
>
> Amr


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