Hello Seda, I trust this message finds you well. I wanted to extend my gratitude for sharing the recordings and transcripts of the UASG ICANN78 sessions. It was reassuring to see that leadership has finally addressed some of the governance issues within the UA Steering Group (UASG). As we move forward, I believe it is crucial to address several long-pending governance matters within UASG leadership. In particular, the issue of individuals occupying more than one position at UASG leadership positions needs immediate attention. Additionally, there seems to be an inconsistency in the term limits for leaders within UASG, particularly concerning Working Group Chairs. I would like to bring to your attention and propose the following recommendations for consideration: - 1. Restriction on Multiple Positions: It is recommended that any individual should be restricted to holding only one position within UASG leadership. For example, an individual elected for the Administrative Group should not simultaneously hold a chair position in any UASG working group (Communications, EAI, Measurement, and Technology). 2. Term Limits for Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs: UASG Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs should be elected for fixed terms. The current practice of one-year appointments with no term limits poses challenges. I propose that anyone who has already served for one year should not be eligible for reappointment the following year. Furthermore, they should only be allowed one more term after a one-year break. This approach ensures that new individuals have the opportunity to join UASG, fostering a diverse and dynamic leadership team. Moreover, it contributes to the continuous development of experienced leaders who can take on roles within the Administrative Group. These recommendations aim to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and effectiveness within UASG governance. I kindly request that these matters be prioritized and discussed at the next available opportunity. Addressing these issues will undoubtedly contribute to the overall improvement of UASG's governance structure. Thank you for your attention to these important matters, and I look forward to seeing positive developments in the near future. Best regards, Fariz Ahmadi Senior Researcher Department of Future Technologies On Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 4:13 PM, Seda Akbulut via UA-discuss <ua-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear all,
I trust this email finds you well.
Please kindly note that all Universal Acceptance ICANN78 sessions are recorded. You may find the transcript and recording on the session page. If you are not able to join the live sessions, we kindly encourage you to watch/listen/read the most recent sessions.
Here is the list of sessions for your convenience.
ICANN78 Main UA sessions organized
Tue, 10 Oct
Universal Acceptance (UA) Community Updatehttps://icann78.sched.com/event/1Sgpr/universal-acceptance-community-update
This session provided overall updates from each UASG Working Group and ICANN org.
Tue, 24 Oct
Five-Year Planning for Universal Acceptance (UA) and Governance of UA Steering Group (UASG) https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4OU/five-year-planning-for-universal-accep...
Transcript: [TRANSC I78HAM Tue24Oct2023 Five Year Planning ForUA And Gov Of UA Steering Group (UASG) En](https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann78/57/TRANSC_I78HAM_Tue24Oct2023_...)
This session enabled the community to discuss with the UASG on the following topics:
- 5-year strategic plan of UASG (first half of the session) - UASG governance matters such as implementation of Statement of Interest (SOI)
Wed, 25 Oct
Planning for Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2024https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4M0/planning-for-universal-acceptance-ua-d... Transcript: [TRANSC I78HAM Wed25Oct2023 Planning For Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2024 En](https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann78/d9/TRANSC_I78HAM_Wed25Oct2023_...)
This session discussed the strategy and plans for the organizing the follow-up UA Day in 2024.
Regards,
Seda Akbulut
UA Program Manager
Global Domains and Strategy
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)