[PC-NCSG] [urgent] NCPH candidate nomination

Thu Sep 24 18:24:54 EEST 2015

Hi Marilia,

Responses in-line below:

> On Sep 24, 2015, at 4:22 PM, Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
>> On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Amr Elsadr <aelsadr at egyptig.org> wrote:
>> 
>> On the other hand, I can?t say that I agreed with her views on all issues raised during the call, 
> 
> Neither do I, but I guess we would not agree with Jonathan Robinson's views on all issues, or even to each other's views inside the NCSG. What exactly your key concern was, Amr?

One of the substantive issues I disagree with her on is her view on constituency representation on council vs. SG representation. Although this should not impact her management of the dialogue on council (if/when that becomes necessary), I would prefer a chair who was sympathetic to NCSG interests in how council representation and management should be conducted.

The time may come when the council chair may be required to interface with the board organisational effectiveness committee (OEC ? previously known as SIC) on this issue on behalf of the council. I?m guessing a chair who is either from the NCSG or the CPH may do this in a manner more to our liking than someone from the IPC.

The other issue I had was her concern with the direction the GAC/GNSO CG?s work is headed. This is something I?ve heard voiced in passing a number of times by CSG councillors, but no real rationale was offered, so I?m not sure what the problem is. The way I see it, this group?s work is constructive (or is trying to be anyway). If the objectives of the group are realised, then GAC early engagement in the GNSO?s PDP provides the GNSO with the opportunity to understand and engage with the GAC on their concerns regarding gTLD policy, and address them (one way or another) prior to GAC Advice being issued to the board.

I didn?t agree with Jonathan in all things over the past two years, but generally don?t think he was a bad chair at all. He was always fair in chairing all discussions, as well as how he represented council positions when he needed to. Still?, I?m hoping our next chair will be a little more aggressive in repping the GNSO with the board and the GAC.

>> and still have concerns with a member of the IPC chairing the council while it is managing the process for PDPs on  a subsequent round of new gTLDs, next gen RDS and a review of the UDRP.
>> 
> Fair enough. Although this seems contradictory to me, if you believe, like you said, she would keep her word about neutrality.

Yes?, I believe it is her intent to remain neutral. If she is ultimately elected, we will have to see how well she will be able to deliver on that promise when confronted with the special interests of the group she belongs to. So her promising neutrality, and actually being able to pull it off may be two different things. We need to acknowledge that this will always be a possibility.

Thanks.

Amr

>> Having said that, I can?t say I am opposed to nominating her on behalf of the NCPH, but cannot say whether or not I would vote for her when the time comes to elect a new chair. If we do agree to nominate her, I believe this should be communicated clearly to both the CSG and the CPH SGs.
>> 
> An endorsement from the NCSG does not mean we are bound to vote for her, in my understanding. And we made clear to her in the call that we do not have a directed vote. Endorsing means, in my opinion, that we are in favour that the NCPH puts forward a name and that we agree she is a good name considering the whole composition of our house. Of course, we all need to compare this name with a name coming from the CPH if one is appointed. Having said that, I completely agree with you. In order to avoid making relations sour, that should be clearly spelled out to the CSG. 
>  
> 
>> We really should be talking to the contracted parties folks, and trying to figure out what their views on Heather are, as well as their own candidate. If there is someone in dialogue with the CPH, please let us know. If not, we should reach out to them ASAP.
>> 
> Agreed. Please, let's try to find this out. 
> 
> Mar?lia
>  
> Thanks.
> 
> Amr
> 
> > On Sep 24, 2015, at 2:32 PM, Avri Doria <avri at ACM.ORG> wrote:
> >
> > +1
> >
> > On 24-Sep-15 07:16, Marilia Maciel wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Rafik,
> >> I am positive about the conversation with Heather yesterday, and there
> >> is not an ncsg candidate. I would be in favor of this nomination.
> >> Thanks
> >> Mar?lia
> >>
> >> Em 24/09/2015 03:19, "Rafik Dammak" <rafik.dammak at gmail.com
> >> <mailto:rafik.dammak at gmail.com>> escreveu:
> >>
> >>    Hi everyone,
> >>
> >>    we had yesterday the confcall with Heather in order to know her
> >>    better and to see if we can support her as candidate from NCPH.
> >>
> >>    we have to make decision quickly since the deadline for nomination
> >>    is the 25th.
> >>
> >>    looking for your feedback and comments.
> >>
> >>    Best,
> >>
> >>    Rafik
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