I think Kevin Murphy's article captures it perfectly.  I would have 
quoted Fadi, who at least twice introduced his comments by saying " let 
me be superbly clear" ...and then was anything but.
A real head scratcher.
Stephanie Perrin
On 15-09-04 12:43 PM, Matthew Shears wrote:
> Rafik - the domainincite piece is quite reflective of the feel of the 
> call.  Challenging times ahead.....
>
> Thanks.
>
> On 9/4/2015 5:35 PM, Rafik Dammak wrote:
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> please find below a blog post from ICANN Board chair regarding the 
>> call between board and CCWG on accountability . it was quite intense 
>> and those who attended it from NCSG can share their thoughts (you can 
>> also read this article: 
>> http://domainincite.com/19246-anger-as-icanns-member-flops-before-board) 
>> . looking to hear from those who attended the 3 hours call.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Rafik
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>
>>
>>
>> Original link: 
>> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/working-together-through-the-last-mile
>>
>>
>>   Working Together Through The Last Mile
>>
>> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/working-together-through-the-last-mile#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/working-together-through-the-last-mile#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/working-together-through-the-last-mile#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/working-together-through-the-last-mile#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/working-together-through-the-last-mile#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/working-together-through-the-last-mile#>
>>
>> I'd like to thank everyone who has participated in both the CCWG 
>> briefing to the ICANN Board 
>> <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56132981>, 
>> and the CCWG and ICANN board dialogue 
>> <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56133316>. 
>> All of our dialogues over the past months have been illuminating, 
>> challenging and in my opinion, an important and true testament to the 
>> multistakeholder model as we work toward the IANA Stewardship Transition.
>>
>> */We support the important improvements for ICANN's accountability 
>> contained in the CCWG-Accountability's 2nd Draft Proposal. We endorse 
>> the goal of enforceability of these accountability mechanisms, and we 
>> believe that it is possible to implement the key elements of the 
>> proposal. We want to work together to achieve the elements of the 
>> proposal within the community's timeline while meeting the 
>> NTIA requirements./*
>>
>> As we enter the final days of the Public Comment period, the Board 
>> wants to be completely clear on our position. We are in agreement on 
>> key concepts set forward in the CCWG's proposal, for example:
>>
>>   * Fundamental bylaws.
>>   * Specific requirements for empowering the community into the
>>     bylaws adoption process.
>>   * IRP enhancements.
>>   * Board and director removal.
>>   * ICANN's mission and core values.
>>   * Strengthening requirements for empowering the community in the
>>     budget, operational and strategic planning process.
>>   * The incorporation of the Affirmation of Commitments Reviews
>>     intoICANN bylaws.
>>   * Community ability to enforce the accountability mechanisms in the
>>     bylaws.
>>
>> We have suggestions on how these could be operationalized. With 
>> regards to the mechanisms for community enforceability, where the 
>> current proposal still warrants much detail that may not be 
>> achievable we have a suggestion on how to deliver on it in a stable 
>> way, as increased enforceability must not open up questions of, for 
>> example, capture or diminishing of checks and balances.
>>
>> Let's work together on operationalizing the above principles on which 
>> we agree. Once again, we are committed to providing more detail on 
>> how these ideas can be operationalized in a way that they can be 
>> implemented within the community identified time frame for the 
>> transition, as well as have sufficient tested grounds to not result 
>> in unintended consequences.
>>
>> During last night's discussion we shared this feedback. It was a lot 
>> of information to digest in a call (notes around opening remarks 
>> <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/2015-September/005160.html>, 
>> notes around 10 points 
>> <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/2015-September/005161.html>), 
>> and we appreciate everyone giving our advice consideration. We are 
>> committed to submitting our comments into the Public Comment process 
>> in the next few days, and we look forward to the working with the 
>> community on further details.
>>
>> It is critical that we work together to build enhanced accountability 
>> forICANN and continue to refine and flesh out details of the 
>> impressive work already done by the community and complete the 
>> IANAStewardship Transition.
>>
>>
>>
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