Milton, could you update or comment on the time it takes to serve on
the names council.

I wonder if people are worried about what they might be letting
themselves in for and consequently slow to put their name forward.

ICANN's nominating committee suggested in it's FAQ:

"2.4 What is the expected time commitment needed to serve on the GNSO Council?

An average GNSO Council member would spend at least 12 hours per
month on Council related activities, with those chairing committees
or task forces spending at least 50 hours a month. (The commitment
involves a minimum of 6 hours per month based on an average of 1.5
two-hour teleconferences (or physical meetings) per month plus about
two hours of preparation for each meeting for reading task force
reports and potentially discussing with the community. Participation
in committees of the council and/or task forces could easily double
that minimum time commitment.)"

http://www.icann.org/committees/nom-comm/faqs.htm#2.4

My guess is that it takes more that 12 hours/month.

Thanks,

Adam
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