6c: Independent GAC Secretariat
The GAC was informed that donor funds of 200,000 Euro are likely to be available for 2019 to fund an independent secretariat function, plus a specific offer of funds from Japan for ICANN 64.
It was agreed that a GAC task force be established (lead: Brazil) to develop a Request for Proposal for a secretariat function following the conclusion of the current contract with ACIG.
Action Point
E-mail to the GAC to be prepared summarising discussions at this meeting and seeking volunteers for the task force (GAC leadership + ICANN staff).
6f: Other Operational Matters
The GAC was briefed by ICANN GAC support staff on:
- Continuing work on reviewing the GAC Operating Principles.
- A call for expressions of interest in the positions of GAC Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee and the IANA Function Review Team.
Action Points
GAC members to consider volunteering for the two GAC Liaison positions (GAC + support staff).
