Would 2 reps for the IP mean they have more voice in the TF? Or that
they can do more of the work? Maybe a very naive question.

On Sat, 8 Nov 2003, at 13:56 [=GMT-0500], [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Yes in theory, but in practice I have mixed feelings about this.  It is
> already tough enough for us to field 3 people.  Do we have the resources to field 6
> (and try to send them to the meeting, pay for participation in
> teleconferences, etc)?
>
> Sigh,
> Kathy
>
> <<perhaps not a bad idea, to have a deputy to share ideas with.
>
> Adam
>
>
>
> <http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg00280.html >
>
> Dear Bruce -
>
> The IP constituency is currently looking at appropriate ways to
> contribute to the work of the 3 Whois task forces in an efficient
> manner. In this context, it is our view that nominating only one
> representative to each TF would result in excessive work-load for
> each chosen person.
>
> Therefore, I would like to invoke the last sentence in PDP sec. 5(1)
> (i.e. "The Council may increase the number of Representatives per
> constituency that may sit on a task force in its discretion in
> circumstances that it deems necessary or appropriate.") and would be
> very grateful if you could advise on how this provison could be
> applied in the present case.
>
> I hope this can be done as swiftly as possible without slowing the
> process of convening the TFs. It is our conviction that it would be
> both necessary and appropriate to allow for one or more alternates
> per task force as the adequate way to proceed.
>
> Kind regards -
>
> Niklas
>