<div dir="auto">+1 Milton and thanks for stepping in here.</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Thu, 19 Jul 2018 2:34 am Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, <<a href="mailto:sala@pasifikanexus.nu">sala@pasifikanexus.nu</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>I support Milton's self nomination and thank him for volunteering.<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Sala.</div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Thu, 19 Jul 2018, 11:25 am Mueller, Milton L, <<a href="mailto:milton@gatech.edu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">milton@gatech.edu</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">



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<div>Answering your call, I am volunteering for the ePDP. </div>
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<div>I have been following the discussion of Whois, GDPR and the Temp Spec for some time. I have read the drafting team’s scoping document. I am familiar with GNSO processes, having served on the Council several times. </div>
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<div>I will make myself available to contribute to the ePDP’s activities. </div>
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<div>I will remain accountable to the NCSG membership during the process and will liaise with the PC. </div>
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<div id="m_-7792293124056077279m_410880268243665340AppleMailSignature">Milton L Mueller
<div>Professor, School of Public Policy</div>
<div>Georgia Institute of Technology</div>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Dear Members,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">As you may be aware, the GNSO Council is in
 the process of initiating an Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) to address the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data that was adopted by the ICANN Board. As a result, we are launching a call for candidates to be appointed to represent
 the NCSG in the EPDP. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The NCSG is looking for 6 representatives and
 3 alternates. The EPDP will require a serious and substantial time and capacity commitment from our representatives, as we will be defending a free and open Internet
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<div dir="ltr"><b style="font-weight:normal" id="m_-7792293124056077279m_410880268243665340m_-4575406304183086007gmail-docs-internal-guid-02d24212-8e31-f8d2-fafd-7f7b93c6dafc">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">While GNSO Working Groups are typically open
 to all who wish to participate, this EPDP will only be composed of appointed GNSO Stakeholders Group representatives and a small number of SO/AC appointed liaisons. The EPDP charter, still under deliberation, outlines the requirements for EPDP-appointed members.
 These requirements for members include:</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Possessing a working/basic understanding of
 the GDPR. All members must commit to participating in the training selected for the EPDP Team to ensure knowledge adequate to effectively participate in the EPDP;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Be responsible to their appointing organization
 (in our instance, the NCSG), seeking input as necessary and keeping the appointing organization informed of progress;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Be knowledgeable of, and respect the, GNSO policy
 development process;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Willing to work, in good faith, toward consensus
 solutions during the life of the EPDP, and treat other members of the Team with respect;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Available to actively contribute to the activities
 of the EPDP on an ongoing basis, including during face-to-face meetings of the EPDP Team; and</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Willing to sign the EPDP Team Statement of Participation.
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For the appointed members, there is an expectation
 that they commit to actively participating in the EPDP for a significant amount of time: there are likely to be multiple phone calls per week and daily attention to the tasks and progress of the group is needed. For this intense policy development process,
 which will extend for the next 6 to 8 months, it is essential that any NCSG representative is prepared to participate fully and regularly in the discussion.
</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">It is an expectation that members will represent
 the position of their appointing organization and not their personal views. The NCSG’s appointed members are therefore expected to liaise with the NCSG Policy Committee, consult with wider membership, and to coordinate their positions with their fellow NCSG
 representatives on the EPDP team and the NCSG GNSO Councillors. All EPDP members must sign a Statement of Participation (please see the current draft in the annex). You can find more information about the EPDP’s charter
<a href="https://app.luminpdf.com/viewer/pYWFe2XKvPJc2u9uB/share?sk=b4c15252-e532-42d2-b21d-214b38362588" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">
here</a> (still under development).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The NCSG Policy Committee will liaise with the
 appointed representatives and organize channels to consult with membership regarding the work of the EPDP team. It will also support the work of the NCSG representatives through providing regular and adequate feedback and input when needed.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If
 you are interested in representing the NCSG on the EPDP, you must:</span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Be familiar with the EPDP process discussion
 regarding its scope, the Temporary Specification(s), Whois issues, and privacy in general. Knowledge of the GDPR and how it impacts the EPDP is essential;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Having a level of familiarity with GNSO processes;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Commit to participating actively in the EPDP
 through its lifecycle, understanding that this could be a significant time commitment for the next 6-8 months, including participating  actively on the conference calls, attending face-to-face meetings (at least 3 F2F meetings), and making intelligent and
 professional interventions on the EPDP’s mailing list, most likely starting from the end of July;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Commit to keeping NCSG members updated and consulting
 with them regularly, with support and guidance from the NCSG Policy Committee; and</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If selected, sign the EPDP Team Statement of
 Participation.</span></p>
</li></ul>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In
 order for your application to be considered, you must:</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Submit an Expression of Interest indicating
 in detail your previous proven experience in GNSO Policy Development Processes and/or other ICANN Working Groups, familiarity with Whois/RDS and privacy issues, familiarity with data protection and in particular the GDPR, familiarity with NCSG positions on
 Whois/RDS, and outline how you will coordinate and liaise with NCSG and other EPDP members. You can also add any other relevant information or experience for consideration by the selection committee;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Submit a series of bullet points that outline
 at a high level the positions you intend to advocate for, on behalf of the NCSG, if you are chosen to represent the NCSG on the EPDP;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Submit an updated Statement Of Interest (SOI)
 form to the ICANN wiki page;</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Indicate if you wish to be considered as a full
 member or alternate (the NCSG can appoint up to 3 alternates who will participate if a member is not available. Alternates must keep up with all relevant EPDP team deliberations to ensure they remain informed and able to participate when needed); and</span></p>
</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Comment on your ability to commit to and participate
 in this working group over the next six to eight months, noting if there are any periods of greater than one week where you expect that you will not be available to participate in the EPDP. Please also advise if you are unavailable to participate in calls
 at any regular times. This is for planning purposes only, and occasional absences will not be a disqualifying factor.</span></p>
</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please include specific examples in your application
 as to how you meet the selection criteria and how you will represent the NCSG if you serve on the EPDP. This will aid the NCSG Policy Committee in selecting representatives.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The deadline for the submission of applications
 is Wednesday, 18 July at 12:00 UTC. Please send your application to </span><a href="mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org" style="text-decoration:none" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">maryam.bakoshi@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
 with </span><a href="mailto:rafik.dammak@gmail.com" style="text-decoration:none" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">rafik.dammak@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
 in cc. Candidates will be notified of the status of their application within one week, as the EPDP team may start its work as soon as 23 July.
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please free to contact the NCSG Policy Committee
 chair for further information or if you have any questions.</span></p>
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<div><b style="font-weight:normal"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Rafik Dammak</font></b></div>
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