[address-policy-wg] Some questions regarding the NRO proposal

Dear all,

First of all I would like to congratulate the RIRs with a constructive and
solid proposal to move forward. I think the formalization of an organization
to help the RIRs act in a coordinated manner is lomg overdue.

As a general comment I think the detailed specification of the global policy
making process is a step forward. Under the current MOU this is not well
defined and clarification of the process should be much welcomed to all
involved.

In reading the proposal I have some questions, first to the NRO Agreement:

6. NRO Executive council

Is there a clear enough division between legislative and executive roles?

One of its roles is to ratify and reject global IP number policies.
(Legislative),
at the same time the Executive council is empowered to sign documents and
contracts (executive). Maybe it needs some clarification in the language to
make it clearer that the EC simply ratifies that polices has been formed
according to process.


7 NRO Number Council

ii Composition
What is the reason for the proposed composition?
The Board of the RIRs are elected by the members of the RIR and the current
procedures for electing ASO AC members are that mostly the members elect the
council members. The proposal is in reality a combination between a direct
and indirect election. What is the advantage of this?

Why not revert to just one approach direct or indirect election?
a) Election by RIR members
b) Election by RIR boards

The Council shall under the agreement elect a chair. It may also be
necessary to elect co-chairs and a secretary for the Council to maximize its
ability to conduct its tasks.

Regarding the composition of the two councils: what conflicts of interests
exists between the two and the bodies of the RIRs? Are there global
conflicts of interests or should this be left to the individual RIRs to
decide?


Then to the ASO MOU Attachment A:
Global Policy Development Process:
4. For some RIRs (RIPE NCC) this introduces a new role to the Board in ratif
ying policy proposals.
While this may be a good idea - it does require some changes to the regional
policy process to be aligned.


Best Regards,
Hans Petter Holen