[WSIS CS-Plenary] Re: "Chairing" the CSB

[RunningToddler]

Hi John,

I was there and very much in the meeting. And I am not confused. I believe
Veni's proposal was in relation to coordination of activities. In his own
words, "If they both can think of a way to moderate and coordinate
activities (not only debates), that will be great."

I believe that this needs further clarification, in terms of actual
expectations and particularly, decision-making in relation to the Bureau as
a whole. One of the main problems that seem to be taking place is that the
Bureau members do not seem to be getting timely and comprehensive
information. If there is to be some lead liaison point from the Bureau on
activities, I'd rather that this falls on a sub-working group. While I
appreciate the fact that the Secretariat staff are busy with loads of other
work, the Secretariat is meant to be the main liaison point for the bureau
in terms of operational and informational matters. The Chair (in this case,
co-Chairs) as I understand it was to ensure completion of the agenda items
discussions from Paris and matters arising.

Warm regards,

Angela

----- Original Message -----
From: "John R. Gagain Jr." <j.gagain at funglode.org>
To: <bureau at geneva2003.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 3:43 AM
Subject: "Chairing" the CSB


> Dear All:
>
> Yes, to Veni's question below.  It is nothing but "bringing order in the
room" as
> was done at the Paris meeting.  It was hoped that Renata and I could also
moderate
> the listserves and any work we have pending that could be done on the
listserve.
>
> In the interest of clarifying Angela's email.  There was an official
motion, which
> was made to have me (John-Think Tanks family) continue as chairperson
until the
> end of PrepCom 3.  It was unanimously approved by over 95 % of the Civil
Society
> Bureau.  Angela was not present.  This may be reason for some confusion on
her
> part.  The minutes of the final meeting are being typed and completed
currently
> and include these details.  It was also unanimously agreed that Renata
Bloem (NGO
> family) serve as co-chairperson.
>
> I hope this satisfies your inquiry.  There is no conspiracy taking place.
>
> John
> Think-Tanks Family
> Chairperson, WSIS PrepCom 3
> WSIS Civil Society Bureau
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bureau-request at geneva2003.org
[mailto:bureau-request at geneva2003.org]On
> Behalf Of veni markovski
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 1:13 PM
> To: bureau at geneva2003.org
> Subject: Re: note to the CS Bureau
>
>
> You are getting it wrong.
> Chairing the CSB MEETING is nothing but just bringing order in the room.
> It does not include anything else than that.
>
> Am I right? John? Renata?
>
> And, it will be good NOT to bring this outside of this mailing list until
> cleared.
>
> thanks.
>
> At 23:57 23.7.2003 'ã.' Conve +0800, you wrote:
> >Hello everyone,
> >
> >I think that this "chairing" thing is getting out of hand already and so
> >soon. As I remember, we agreed to work in sub-groups if ever there was a
> >need to conduct certain tasks. This was a procedure initiated during
Prepcom
> >2 and allows for transparency and fostering of teamwork. I would refer to
> >such groups as working groups or if they are to be individuals (failing
to
> >get a team of at least a pair), focal points or liaison officers of some
> >kind. Naming anyone chair or lead is DEFINITELY misleading, and seems to
be
> >going beyond the need to continue with the unfinished agenda during our
> >face-to-face meeting in Paris. My understanding of selecting the chair at
> >the time was to ensure continuity of the meeting agenda and to accomplish
> >unfinished agenda items. What I'm hearing now is VERY DIFFERENT.
> >
> >Please clarify. I've yet to see in writing the TOR for the chairperson of
> >the bureau as we have already expressed that we do not want such
positions
> >mistakenly understood as institutionalised positions.
> >
> >Warm regards,
> >
> >Angela
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