Thanks, already good enough to know about the one that is open, will share that info w/ them On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Rafik Dammak <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Renata, > >> >> >> Some fellows/newcomers would like to see some sessions to get to know >> the working groups but they are not ready to know whether they'll join >> yet, even as observers > > > for working groups, sessions are usually open and everyone are invited to > welcome so they get a snapshot of ongoing work > >> >> >> So I wonder if they could just watch the session, but they are marked >> in the briefing as * - closed >> > I don't see a closed GNSO working group session, can you point to one? > >> >> I should also say that fellows/newcomers have a fluorescent tag along >> their badge so it is easy to identify them and that sometimes lets >> them get in closed sessions. It is also possible to ascertain their SG >> at door (mine are all CS). So an informal OK could also suffice. >> > > I was not aware about such arrangement for fellows and newcomers :) > to be honest I cannot speak for those leading any closed session . >> >> >> These are the sessions they could be interested in and I'd like to >> know if they can get in: >> >> >> NCSG and Human Rights Meeting* >> > > it is definitely an open session to all >> >> >> GNSO Informal Council Session* (Also appreciate a briefing on what is >> this about) >> > the session is kind of informal meeting for GNSO council to discuss the > public meeting to held the day after and work on the motions. > >> >> GNSO Development Session* (Also appreciate a briefing on what is this >> about) >> > it is session for former and new GNSO councillors only and I think even > chair are just invited for some parts but not the whole session. > > >> >> >> Another quick question: GNSO and Nomcom – is there any session where? > > > I am not aware of joint session between GNSO and nomcom. or do you mean > separate sessions for GNSO and nomcom? you may find some details about GNSO > schedule and sessions here https://gnso.icann.org/en/icannmeeting > > Best, > > Rafik >> >> >> >> Thank you and sorry for all the questions >> >> On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Rafik Dammak <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> > Hi Renata, >> > >> > that is about the working groups session in Hyderabad meeting. >> > the mention of observers there is about the participation in the working >> > groups. Observers can be subscribed to the working groups mailing lists >> > but >> > not able to post there nor attending the confcalls. Working group >> > members >> > can of course post in the mailing list and attend the confcalls . the >> > working groups sessions in Hyderabad meeting are opened to everyone. >> > people >> > can switch between observer and member just by informing the GNSO >> > secretariat >> > >> > you can find the note in policy brief: >> > "HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? The WG is open to all, who may join as either a >> > Member (with full posting rights to the mailing list and the ability to >> > participate in all WG meetings) or as an Observer (with read-only status >> > for >> > the mailing list). Please email the GNSO Secretariat at >> > [log in to unmask] >> > if you wish to join the group. You can also attend the WG’s open meeting >> > on >> > Monday 7 November." >> > >> > Best, >> > >> > Rafik >> > >> > 2016-10-31 14:00 GMT+09:00 Renata Aquino Ribeiro <[log in to unmask]>: >> >> >> >> Hi >> >> >> >> I am following the list but I am more confused now that I read the >> >> GNSO Policy Briefing >> >> >> >> Is it possible to confirm please if all these * really mean close >> >> sessions >> >> >> >> https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/background-briefing-27oct16-en.pdf >> >> >> >> I'd also kindly ask if fellows/newcomers can be exceptionally let in >> >> as observers on them or at least some of them? >> >> If they have to go through a procedure for the permission (i.e. >> >> emailing chair directly) pls. enlighten >> >> >> >> Thank you >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Ncuc-discuss mailing list >> >> [log in to unmask] >> >> http://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-discuss >> > >> > > >