At 12:11 a.m. 23/02/2003, DPF wrote:
The disadvantage is that we make ourselves dependent on ICANN.The GNSO Secretariat ran the last two for us and if they would be willing to do so again this would seem the best option as they are not associated with any active person.
A sensible recommendation, if the members also agree on a procedure for filling vacancies and maintaining quorum at all cost.Incidentally I would recommend you elect a smaller panel. 5 to 9 is generally regarded as a good size range to be able to be effective yet still widely representative.