> -----Original Message-----
> From the discussion on the CCWG call we just had, it sounds like the solution
> is for the base contract for gTLDS and the RAA to be changed.
> In terms of the gTLD contract this is something that the current gTLD
> subsequent procedures should take up as a policy issue.

That is NOT a "solution". That is a way for the mission limitations to be eradicated for most of the industry. If the GNSO has to specifically make a policy that changes the RA and the RAA then those who want ICANN to stray from its mission win. The default value should be that THEY have to pass policies 

> If the PDP decides to change the base contract and PICS are outside of the
> mission, then the contract that the PDP recommends could not include PICS.
>
> Not sure how to handle the change to the RAA in this case, but it sounds like
> that would need to be changed , so the next time a new RAA was
> introduced, then the grandfathering would end.

This is unacceptable.