[NCSG-EC] Board Seat 14

[Johan Helsingius]

Dear Melissa,

Thank you for the clarification of your role that fully matches our
expectations. The NCSG is happy to proceed on those terms to try
to resolve the immediate question of nominating a candidate for
Board seat 14. I agree that any renegotiation of the mutually
agreed rules is out of scope.

Looking forward to our discussion on 9 May (still tomorrow for
you but today for me :) ).

	Julf


On 09/05/2023 10:23, Melissa Peters Allgood wrote:
> Dear Julf and Lori,
> 
> My participation as conflict resolution specialist to resolve 
> outstanding issues within the NCPH is invited by the CSG and NCSG. This 
> must be done in a manner that does not represent any potential ICANN 
> staff interference into the selection of the Board seat 14 nominee. I 
> will act as a neutral facilitator supporting the CSG and NCSG 
> communities to find a workable path forward. I am available as a 
> resource, but as an ICANN staff member, I will not evaluate, analyze, or 
> weigh on the substance of any of the potential candidates for the role 
> (incumbent or not). This includes candidate qualification issues. The 
> qualifications for Board members are defined within the ICANN Bylaws. I 
> cannot engage on the negotiation of terms between groups that place any 
> restriction on future nomination of Board members or restrictions that 
> groups might have placed on themselves in the past.
> 
> Bearing all of this mind, I suggest bifurcation of the issues currently 
> before the NCPH. I can support a mediation aimed at resolving the 
> immediate question Board seat 14. Discussions aimed at building shared 
> understanding on how to prevent future stalemates within the NCPH are 
> noted but out of scope for my engagement at this time. Should both the 
> CSG and NCSG wish to move forward with a mediation aimed at resolving 
> the immediate need for Board seat 14, I will schedule meetings with each 
> SG. I ask those best positioned to explain the SG’s position attend 
> these confidential caucus discussions so that I can fully understand all 
> concerns. I will not share anything discussed in caucus without the 
> express approval of the SG. Based on these conversations, I will then 
> advise you on how best to proceed into mediation, with the hopes that we 
> can engage in shuttle diplomacy.
> 
> I look forward to our discussion tomorrow.
> 
> Melissa
> 
> Melissa Peters Allgood
> 
> Conflict Resolution Specialist
> 
> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
> 
> Telephone:  +1 202 570 7240
> 
> www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>
> 
> *From: *David Olive <david.olive at icann.org>
> *Date: *Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:02 PM
> *To: *"lschulman at inta.org" <lschulman at inta.org>, "julf at julf.com" 
> <julf at julf.com>
> *Cc: *Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes at icann.org>, Melissa Peters Allgood 
> <melissa.allgood at icann.org>
> *Subject: *Board Seat 14
> 
>         Dear Julf and Lori,
> 
>         I understand from Carlos that you have invited mediation support
>         from Melissa to break the stalemate in the appointment of ICANN
>         Board seat 14. This is an unprecedented situation, and we are
>         ready to support you within appropriate bounds to ensure no
>         ICANN staff interference in this NCPH selection process.
> 
>         We share the goal of seeing the ICANN Bylaws upheld and having
>         the current ICANN Bylaws violation cured through a nomination
>         from the NCPH as soon as possible. We remind the members of the
>         NCPH that qualifications for Board members are defined in the
>         ICANN Bylaws and that those serving on the Board do not serve in
>         a representational capacity; Board members are accountable to
>         the ICANN community in general. Furthermore, negotiated
>         limitations on future selection cycles risk that the selecting
>         entities could be hampered in selecting Board members that can
>         act within the best interests of ICANN.
> 
>         As noted in your recent conversations with Sally, further delay
>         presents a risk to ICANN’s reputation and legitimacy and
>         jeopardizes the timely selection work of the Nominating
>         Committee. Melissa will be contacting you soon to outline her
>         role as a mediator. Please let Melissa, Carlos, or me know if
>         you have any questions.
> 
>         Best regards,     David
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> *David A. Olive*
> 
> /Senior Vice President /
> 
>             Policy Development Support
> 
> /Managing Director /
> 
>             ICANN Washington Office
> 
> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
> 
> 
> 
>