[IFWP] Proposed by-law amendments

1999-08-01 Thread Milton Mueller
The impact of these amendments is to centralize too much power in the hands of the ICANN Board, at the expense of the DNSO and its constituents. The amendment to Section 2(a) of Article VI-B of the Bylaws allows the ICANN Board to resolve disputes about which member of a constituency is

Re: [IFWP] Proposed by-law amendments

1999-08-01 Thread Mikki Barry
The most objectionable proposal is the amendment to Section 2(f) of Article VI-B of the Bylaws. This allows a vote of the ICANN Board to remove duly elected Names Council members from office. Even with a 3/4 majority requirement, I see no justification for placing such power in the hands of the

Re: [IFWP] Proposed by-law amendments

1999-08-01 Thread Jeff Williams
Milton and all Excellent comments here Milton. I could not agree more. I will pass these on to our [INEGroup] board for review as well, I am fairly sure that they will meet with their approval. IT seems that this ICANN (Initial?) Interim board again, and continues to demonstrate that

Re: [IFWP] Proposed by-law amendments

1999-08-01 Thread Jeff Williams
Mikki and all, One wonders, doesn't one Mikki? It might be worthwile for you to elaborate in your own words as to what your thoughts are here. I know what mine and INEGroups are, in this respect Mikki Barry wrote: The most objectionable proposal is the amendment to Section 2(f) of

Re: [IFWP] Proposed by-law amendments

1999-08-01 Thread Michael Sondow
Milton Mueller a écrit: The impact of these amendments is to centralize too much power in the hands of the ICANN Board, at the expense of the DNSO and its constituents. What difference does it make, when the DNSO and all its constituencies are in the hands of the same people who appointed