Hi Rafik, 

Thanks for this summary, who is the compromise candidate proposed by the CSG?

Looking forward to your early reply.

Regards

Cintra Sooknanan

On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 2:31 PM, Rafik Dammak <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi Sam,

to give more detailed context : 

we have first 3 rounds of election following an agreed process between Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) and Non-commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) , nominating 1 candidate each. but this first 3 rounds ended with deadlock since the winner needs to get 60% of the votes (8 among 13 votes) following GNSO operating rules

you were proposed a compromise candidate to CSG as a way to fix this deadlock. unfortunately, CSG didn't accept your candidature as compromise  after you got chance to defend your case with them . 

It cannot be a compromise if the other party rejects it. we are working to find a modus vivendi with CSG and get a board member who get endorsement from both sides of non-contracted party in GNSO (NCSG and CSG) and not lean toward only one side.

CSG just proposed their compromise candidate and we will have chance to interview him .

just as reminder the process of election is up to stakeholders group to decide for operating rules and there will be a election. I don't see any legitimacy issue here because any board member for the seat 14 has to be elected by 60% at the end within non-contracted party then confirmed by GNSO council. 

Best,

Rafik 

2014-06-21 2:06 GMT+09:00 Sam Lanfranco <[log in to unmask]>:

NCSG colleagues,

As the currently proposed NCSG candidate for ICANN Board Seat #14 I have maintained a discrete silence while the process was underway. I of course have followed closely the events surrounding the process and its current stalled state. I have also responded to questions from the commercial stakeholders, in writing, in teleconference calls, and in meetings in Washington D.C., at my own expense.

I have agreed to run for the seat on the simple premise that my skills and experience will be an asset for the tsunami of issues that will confront the ICANN board over the next several years, and I remain a candidate for Board Seat #14. The nature of some of the questions put on the table by the commercial stakeholders reinforced my conviction that I can bring a useful and constructive perspective and insights to Internet policy and ICANN organizational issues confronting the Board.

However, this is not a campaign speech. It is an expression of concern about preserving the reputation of ICANN and integrity of ICANN’s procedures around the Board Seat #14 election. There is supposed to be a voting procedure here. The two constituencies proposed candidates. All knew the likely outcome of the first rounds of votes, but procedures were followed, and votes were taken. Neither candidate was elected. I was proposed as a substitute candidate from the NCSG. At that point the election process stalled as various parties sought outcomes in the absence of the next stage in the voting process.

As a candidate I of course have my hopes, but that is not the issue. If there is no vote at this stage, and subsequent votes if necessary, the integrity of ICANN’s Board Seat #14 process is compromised, as is that of ICANN. As well, any occupant of Board Seat #14 will serve under a cloud of questionable legitimacy, both within the Board and beyond ICANN.

Regardless of expectations about the outcome of the next round of voting, I urge the constituent parties to proceed according to the ICANN procedures set down for the process. Lastly, I remind us that the GNSO review is underway and that a failed process for the new Board member reflects poorly on all of our constituencies and points to the need to modify the current structure.

Sam Lanfranco

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