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<p>Hi Tomslin, </p>
<p>I hope all is well. <i>Is there any chance we might slide in a
quick comment on the ICANN Board's proposed Participant Code of
Conduct? </i>The proceeding asks 3 questions that we can
quickly answer given our past NCSG work on this issue and
discussion in Istanbul. <br>
</p>
<p>As posed in the Public Comment -- with some proposed succinct
answers:</p>
<p><strong>Key questions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Does the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct
Concerning Statements of Interest adequately address the issue
of setting clear expectations for community disclosures of
interests? <font color="#0000ff">==> It is something we
badly need and NCSG supports it.</font></strong></li>
<li><strong>Are there items you believe are missing from the Code
or that should be removed from the Code, and why? </strong><strong>
<font color="#0000ff">==> For now, this covers important
issues and fills in critical gaps. <br>
</font></strong></li>
<li><strong>Are there other ethical issues you wish to see
addressed as part of the broader ICANN Community Ethics
Policy? </strong><strong> <font color="#0000ff">==> We
have nothing further to offer at this time, and we look
forward to reviewing the suggestions of others, including on
enforcement, in this comment proceeding. <br>
</font></strong></li>
</ul>
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<p>If you like it, I think this would give a short and important
comment. <br>
</p>
<p>If you are asked for a summary, I think you can fairly say that
in the GNSO, NCSG has been a leader and advocate for sound
Conflict of Interest policies.</p>
<p>Best, Kathy<br>
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