February 2015 - Accountability-Cross-Community

WA4 list repurposed to [ST-WP] + Call for Volunteers
by Grace Abuhamad Feb. 2, 2015

Feb. 2, 2015

Dear all, Per chairs' request, I have repurposed the WA4 list (ccwg-accountability4(a)icann.org) for the Stress Test Work Party [ST-WP], which is a natural evolution for the work. The archive will reflect this change, since the new subject line prefix will be [ST-WP]. The current ST-WP includes: Coordinator/Rapporteur: Cheryl Langdon-Orr (member) Volunteers: * Steve DelBianco (member) * * James Bladel (member) * Samantha Eisner (member) * Jonathan Zuck (participant) * Alan Greenberg (member) * Leon Sanchez (member) * Eberhard Lisse (member) * Mathieu Weill (member) * Thomas Rickert (member) * Carlos Raul Gutierrez (participant) * Camino Manjon-Sierra (participant) * Adebunmi Akinbo (participant) If you would like to join the group, please let me or Brenda know and we'll add you to the mailing list. The Wiki page for this group is here: https://community.icann.org/x/UAEdAw Best, Grace

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Regarding the Affirmation of Commitments to the US Government
by Bruce Tonkin Feb. 1, 2015

Feb. 1, 2015

Hello All, Just to clarify that I have been on the Board since the Affirmation of Commitments was signed with the US Government. There has been no discussion on the Board during that time to terminate the agreement. I have heard discussions at different times to have a way to make the same affirmation to other Governments or the global public as a whole. The suggestions so far to incorporate the key elements into the bylaws make sense to me. Even if the Board was contemplating any change to the AoC - it would be done through an extensive community consultation process. Regards, Bruce Tonkin

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Re: [CCWG-ACCT] ASEP
by Bruce Tonkin Feb. 1, 2015

Feb. 1, 2015

Hello Avri, * >> Improve access - add claims for consideration of inaccurate material information (bylaws were changed to include this, don't know whether practice has caught up yet) Yes - inaccurate material information is included. A form has been developed by staff to assist in submitting reconsideration requests. I have attached a PDF version, and it is available here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/request-form-11apr13-en.doc Regards, Bruce Tonkin one or more actions or inactions of the ICANN Board that are taken as a result of the Board's reliance on false or inaccurate material information. * Define key terms, such as "material information", "materially harmed" * Modify time limits for submissions * Include terms and conditions in request form * Allow for urgent review in place of stay * Allow for summary dismissal when warranted * Allow "class" filings/consolidation * Require allegations of standing Independent Review * Create omnibus standing panel (As people have said the bylaws were changed for this.) * Define key terms * Introduce optional cooperative engagement and conciliation phases to narrow issues and improve efficiency * Require submission form with terms and conditions * Introduce: (i) time limits for filing and decision; (ii) and page limitations ATRT2 >From the report: With regard to restructuring review mechanisms, an Accountability Structures Expert Panel (ASEP) was commissioned in September 2012. It included three international experts on issues of corporate governance, accountability and international dispute resolution. The ASEP reported on October 2012 and the Board acted upon its recommendations on 20 December 2012, approving amendments to bylaws Article IV, Section 2[80] (Reconsideration), Section 3[81] (Independent Review), and the corresponding Cooperative Engagement Process for Independent Review.[82] 80 http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws/proposed-bylaw-revision-rec… 26oct12-en.pdf 81 Ibid. 82 http://www.icann.org/en/news/irp/proposed-cep-26oct12-en.pdf ---- The Special Community Group will use the 2012 Report of the Accountability Structures Expert Panel (ASEP) as one basis for its discussions. All recommendations of this Special Community Group would be subject to full community participation, consultation and review, and must take into account any limitations that may be imposed by ICANN's structure, including the degree to which the ICANN Board cannot legally cede its decision-making to, or otherwise be bound by, a third party. (As Bruce and Alan have indicated we are that Special community Group) avri

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