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The draft final report also received eleven written comments, mostly from ICANN organizations and constituencies, during the public comment period.<ref>[https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/2018q2/date.html NomCom2 Listserv Archive - Public Comments on Draft Final Report], April 12 - May 10, 2018</ref> Some themes and highlights from the comments are listed below:
The draft final report also received eleven written comments, mostly from ICANN organizations and constituencies, during the public comment period.<ref>[https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/2018q2/date.html NomCom2 Listserv Archive - Public Comments on Draft Final Report], April 12 - May 10, 2018</ref> Some themes and highlights from the comments are listed below:
* Recommendation 9, that all members be participating and voting members of the NomCom, drew much attention. [[Nigel Roberts]], in the sole individual comment, noted that the recommendation might create a problematic situation with the GAC, due to ICANN's founding principle that the organization remain free of governmental influence.<ref>[https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/2018q2/000000.html NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - Nigel Roberts Comment], April 12, 2018</ref> This comment was echoed by the [[RySG]].<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180507/5848c750/RySGcomment-DraftFinalReportontheNomCom2ReviewMay2018.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Archive - RySG Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The [[SSAC]] objected to the conversion of the non-voting status of its representative, as it perceived advantages in placing the same person in the non-voting representative role over consecutive iterations of the NomCom.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180507/7d095e25/ssac2018-12-en.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - SSAC Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The [[BC]] also demurred, arguing that the "advisory" role of the non-voting members of the NomCom was a principle drawn from the ICANN Bylaws.<ref name="bcpc">[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/070e4305/BCcommentonNomCom2Review.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - BC Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The [[RSSAC]] approved of the recommendation in principle,
* Recommendation 9, that all members be participating and voting members of the NomCom, drew much attention. [[Nigel Roberts]], in the sole individual comment, noted that the recommendation might create a problematic situation with the GAC, due to ICANN's founding principle that the organization remain free of governmental influence.<ref>[https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/2018q2/000000.html NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - Nigel Roberts Comment], April 12, 2018</ref> This comment was echoed by the [[RySG]].<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180507/5848c750/RySGcomment-DraftFinalReportontheNomCom2ReviewMay2018.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Archive - RySG Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The [[SSAC]] objected to the conversion of the non-voting status of its representative, as it perceived advantages in placing the same person in the non-voting representative role over consecutive iterations of the NomCom.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180507/7d095e25/ssac2018-12-en.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - SSAC Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The [[BC]] also demurred, arguing that the "advisory" role of the non-voting members of the NomCom was a principle drawn from the ICANN Bylaws.<ref name="bcpc">[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/070e4305/BCcommentonNomCom2Review.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - BC Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The ALAC simply "agreed" with the recommendation,<ref name="alacpc">[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180511/9f710525/AL-ALAC-ST-0507-01-01-EN-0001.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - ALAC Comment], May 11, 2018</ref> while the [[RSSAC]] approved of the recommendation in principle,
<blockquote>especially...now that the NomCom also appoints two members of the Board of Directors of Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), an affiliate of ICANN, and the current IANA functions operator. Given its mandate, the RSSAC believes its liaison can provide valuable insight to inform discussions and deliberations about the operational and technical expertise necessary to serve in these leadership positions.<br />
<blockquote>especially...now that the NomCom also appoints two members of the Board of Directors of Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), an affiliate of ICANN, and the current IANA functions operator. Given its mandate, the RSSAC believes its liaison can provide valuable insight to inform discussions and deliberations about the operational and technical expertise necessary to serve in these leadership positions.<br />
However, the RSSAC will make a determination on the voting status of its liaison after the recommendations are more fully vetted by the NomCom, the ICANN Board and its Organizational Effectiveness Committee, the broader ICANN community, and after its own thorough review of the options for this change and the subsequent implications.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/4bf13e73/rssac-035-en-0001.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - RSSAC Comments], May 7, 2018</ref></blockquote>
However, the RSSAC will make a determination on the voting status of its liaison after the recommendations are more fully vetted by the NomCom, the ICANN Board and its Organizational Effectiveness Committee, the broader ICANN community, and after its own thorough review of the options for this change and the subsequent implications.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/4bf13e73/rssac-035-en-0001.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - RSSAC Comments], May 7, 2018</ref></blockquote>
* The [[RrSG]] suggested that the continuous improvement of the NomCom as a "one-and-done," annual committee, was not best effectuated by a five-year review cycle. They proposed a standing committee, formed of ex-NomCom and ex-Board members, and possibly also the current Chair-elect and/or Associate Chair, that "could be given the responsibility for improving the productivity, transparency and accountability of the NomCom."<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180507/92972307/RrSGResponse-DraftFinalReportoftheNomCom2Review1.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - RrSG Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The [[IPC]] expressed agreement with this concept in its comment.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/d027a3da/IPCCommentsreDraftFinalReviewofNomCom2Report050718.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - IPC Comment], May 11, 2018</ref>
* The [[RrSG]] suggested that the continuous improvement of the NomCom as a "one-and-done," annual committee, was not best effectuated by a five-year review cycle. They proposed a standing committee, formed of ex-NomCom and ex-Board members, and possibly also the current Chair-elect and/or Associate Chair, that "could be given the responsibility for improving the productivity, transparency and accountability of the NomCom."<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180507/92972307/RrSGResponse-DraftFinalReportoftheNomCom2Review1.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - RrSG Comment], May 7, 2018</ref> The [[IPC]] expressed agreement with this concept in its comment.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/d027a3da/IPCCommentsreDraftFinalReviewofNomCom2Report050718.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - IPC Comment], May 11, 2018</ref>
* The [[NCSG]] reiterated its concerns about representation and diversity, noting that [[George Sadowsky]]'s comment at ICANN 61 that the NomCom structure was representative of the ICANN structure in 2003 was yet another example of the common knowledge that the NomCom's structure was in need of reform.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/2b030ddc/DraftFinalReportoftheNomCom2Review-NCSGComment.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - NCSG Comment], May 8, 2018</ref>
* The [[NCSG]] reiterated its concerns about representation and diversity, noting that [[George Sadowsky]]'s comment at ICANN 61 that the NomCom structure was representative of the ICANN structure in 2003 was yet another example of the common knowledge that the NomCom's structure was in need of reform.<ref>[http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-nomcom2-review-27mar18/attachments/20180508/2b030ddc/DraftFinalReportoftheNomCom2Review-NCSGComment.pdf NomCom2 Draft Final Report Listserv - NCSG Comment], May 8, 2018</ref>