A Proposal to Merge NCSG, NCUC and NPOC for More Efficiency in ICANN=?utf-8?Q?=E2=80=99s_?=DNS Work

[Mueller, Milton L]

Jacky:


1)    Current members low engagement in policy work

This would not be helped by a merger, but it would not be harmed, either. It’s a different issue


2)    Administrative overload for Maryam and the members of the various ECs

This most definitely WOULD be helped by a merger. One of the reasons there is too much administrative work is that we have duplicative, overlapping structures. And they confuse members or potential members constantly.


3)    Need to grow the membership base (new members)

Have you every tried explaining to new members the difference between NPOC and NCUC and why it matters? I have been doing that for 10 years, and I can tell you it doesn’t help recruit new members. It is serious friction.

4) To develop and maintain a strong voice in ICANN for our stakeholders

A more unified voice would be stronger.

It's far too early to determine that a merger is the solution,

Disagree, it has been obvious that a merger is the solution for about 5 years. It’s way late to come to this recognition, though I am delighted that Sam and other NPOC members have.

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