August 2008 - ALAC-Announce

ALAC 评审：独立评估人员发布的最终报告
by At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2008

Aug. 14, 2008

ALAC 评审：独立评估人员发布的最终报告 http://www.icann.org/zh/announcements/announcement-25jul08-zh.htm 2008 年 7 月 25 日 ICANN 即将发布由 Westlake Consulting 提交的有关 ALAC 独立评审的摘要 [PDF, 85K] 和最终报告 [PDF, 881K]。这些文件不久将提供多种语言版本。 ICANN 正在就该报告征询公众意见。可以在此处找到有关公众意见论坛的详细信息。 ICANN 董事会选定由 Westlake Consulting 实施对一般会员咨询委员会 (ALAC) 以及相关组织结构的独立评审。评审的主要目标包括： * [确定] 作为 ICANN 组织结构的一部分，ALAC 是否具有长期的目标；以及 * 如果有的话，那么对其结构或运作方式的任何更改是否有助于提高其效力。 ICANN 承诺要持续发展和改进自身运作，此次评审便是其中的一部分。ICANN 的章程要求对 ICANN 关键组成机构的角色和运作情况进行定期的独立检查。有关 ICANN 独立评审的更多信息，请访问 <http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/>。 -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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مراجعة ALAC: إصدار تقرير نهائي أعده مقيم مستقل
by At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2008

Aug. 14, 2008

مراجعة ALAC: إصدار تقرير نهائي أعده مقيم مستقل 25 يوليو 2008 تقوم ICANN بنشر الملخص [بتنسيق PDF، بحجم 85 كيلو بايت] و التقرير النهائي [بتنسيق PDF، بحجم 940 كيلو بايت] للمراجعة المستقلة لـ ALAC اللذين تم تقديمهما بواسطة شركة Westlake للاستشارات. وستكون هذه الوثائق متاحة بعد وقت قصير بلغات متعددة. وتعمل ICANN على جمع التعليق العام على التقرير. ويمكن العثور على التفاصيل الخاصة بمنتدى التعليق العام هنا. وقد قام مجلس إدارة ICANN باختيار شركة Westlake للاستشارات لإجراء المراجعة المستقلة للجنة الاستشارية العامة (ALAC) والهيئات ذات الصلة بها. وتتضمن الأهداف الرئيسية للمراجعة: * [تحديد] ما إذا كان لدى ALAC هدفًا متواصلاً في هيكل ICANN و * تحديد -إذا كان كذلك- ما إذا كان أي تغيير في الهيكل أو عمليات التشغيل مرغوبًا لتحسين فعاليته. وتعد هذه المراجعة جزءًا من التزام ICANN المتواصل تجاه تطويرها و تحسينها. وتتطلي لوائح ICANN إجراء عمليات مراجعة دورية ومستقلة لدور ICANN والمكونات الرئيسية لعملية تشغيلها. ويتوفر المزيد من المعلومات المتعلقة بعمليات المراجعة المستقلة لـ ICANN على الموقع <http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/>. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Revisión del ALAC: Informe final del evaluador independiente publicado el
by At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2008

Aug. 14, 2008

Revisión del ALAC: Informe final del evaluador independiente publicado el http://www.icann.org/es/announcements/announcement-25jul08-es.htm 13 August 2008 ICANN publica el resumen [PDF, 85K] y el informe final [PDF, 629K] de la Revisión independiente del ALAC presentada por Westlake Consulting. Estos documentos estarán próximamente disponibles en varios idiomas. ICANN desea obtener los comentarios del público sobre el informe. Podrá encontrar más información sobre el foro de comentarios del público aquí. Westlake Consulting ha sido seleccionada por la Junta directiva de ICANN para realizar la revisión independiente del Comité asesor de alcance (ALAC) y las estructuras relacionadas. Entre los objetivos clave de la revisión, podemos mencionar: * [Determinar] si el ALAC tiene un objetivo en curso en la estructura de ICANN; y * Si lo tuviera, si se requiere alguna modificación en la estructura o en el funcionamiento para mejorar su efectividad. Esta revisión forma parte del compromiso permanente de ICANN por evolucionar y mejorar. El estatuto de ICANN exige revisiones independientes y periódicas de la función y las operaciones de los componentes clave de ICANN. Puede encontrar más información sobre las revisiones independientes de ICANN en <http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/>. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Audit de l'ALAC : Publication du rapport final de l'évaluateur indépendant
by At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2008

Aug. 14, 2008

Audit de l'ALAC : Publication du rapport final de l'évaluateur indépendant ( http://www.icann.org/fr/announcements/announcement-25jul08-fr.htm) 25 juillet 2008 L'ICANN publie le résumé ( http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/alac/summary-alac-independent-review-25jul08 -en.pdf) [PDF, 85 Ko] et le rapport final ( http://www.icann.org/fr/reviews/alac/alac-independent-review-final-25jul08-f r.pdf) [PDF, 629 Ko] de l'audit indépendant de l'ALAC, réalisé par Westlake Consulting. Ces documents seront très prochainement disponibles en plusieurs langues. L'ICANN invite la communauté à s'exprimer sur ce rapport. Vous trouverez plus d'informations sur le forum de consultation publique ici. Westlake Consulting a été choisi par le conseil d'administration de l'ICANN pour réaliser l'audit indépendant du Comité consultatif des utilisateurs d'Internet (ALAC) et des structures associées. Parmi les objectifs clés figurent notamment les suivants : * [Déterminer] si l'ALAC joue un rôle permanent dans la structure de l'ICANN ; et * Dans ce cas, si une modification de sa structure ou de son fonctionnement pourrait en améliorer l'efficacité. Cet audit s'inscrit dans l'engagement permanent de l'ICANN dans sa propre évolution et son amélioration. Les statuts de l'ICANN requièrent qu'un examen indépendant et régulier du rôle et du fonctionnement des entités clés de l'ICANN soit réalisé. Vous trouverez plus d'informations sur les audits indépendants de l'ICANN à l'adresse <http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/>. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA DD: +1 (310) 578-8637 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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Revised Community Travel Support Procedure for FY09 Posted
by At-Large Staff Aug. 13, 2008

Aug. 13, 2008

ICANN Posts Revised Community Travel Support Procedure for FY09 http://www.icann.org./en/announcements/announcement-13aug08-en.htm 13 August 2008 The work to create a community travel support procedure began with a specific call for travel support in late 2007 by some in the community (though this issue has been discussed for some time). There has been extensive consultation on community travel support. It began as a workshop in Delhi, with comments received and an analysis posted. Further, a draft was posted in June, discussed in budget meetings in Paris, and again with fairly extensive comment in person, via email and on the web. These second round of comments were summarized and analyzed. This last summary is available at: http://forum.icann.org/lists/travel-support-draft/msg00013.html The revised Community Travel Support Procedure for FY09 ( http://www.icann.org./en/topics/travel-support/revised-procedure-11aug08.htm ) strives to accommodate the community feedback. Of course, this is a subject about which complete agreement is not possible. However, there is strong agreement within the community that a procedure exist that is documented, transparent, consistent, adhered-to, and reviewed/revised for efficacy. Comparing the final procedure with the draft discussed in Paris, some key changes include: * Guarantees travel support for NomCom-nominated counselors * Stresses transparency in application and post-meeting reporting * Allows for some flexibility in the allocation mechanism within a SO without overburdening the Chair The document strives to be complete without being overly-detailed. This will leave many specific questions unanswered. ICANN staff will develop and post a FAQ (frequently asked questions document) to capture questions, and provide consistent answers to the entire community. If you have questions, please send them to the ICANN staff member with whom you work most closely, or send them to travel-support(a)icann.org . Staff will collect feedback on issues that arise in the first implementation of this procedure, now through the Cairo meeting, and Staff will make clarifications, as needed. Additionally, Staff will conduct a complete review of the Community Travel Support Procedure at year end with a public consultation at the June ICANN meeting, and this will be an opportunity for RSSAC to provide additional input if desired. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Next ALAC teleconference: 12 August 1330 UTC
by At-Large Staff Aug. 13, 2008

Aug. 13, 2008

Dear all, This is to remind you that the next ALAC teleconference is scheduled on Tuesday, 12 August at 1330 UTC. The regional secretariats have also been invited to this meeting and will join at 1430 UTC to discuss best practice models for ALS RALO ALAC communications. Please find further details for this meeting on the meeting page. https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?12_august_2008 Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Updates to New gTLD Program Implementation: Public Comments Sought
by At-Large Staff Aug. 13, 2008

Aug. 13, 2008

Updates to New gTLD Program Implementation http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-08aug08-en.htm 8 August 2008 Economic Case for Auctions in New gTLDs Paper Released -- During the ICANN meeting in Paris, France, ICANN staff made a commitment to release a paper describing the economic case for auctions as a tiebreaking mechanism for resolving contention among identical or confusingly similar applications for new gTLDs. ICANN is today making the Economic Case for Auctions in New gTLDs paper available so that the community can provide feedback on this element of the forthcoming implementation plan. The paper ( http://www.icann.org/en/topics/economic-case-auctions-08aug08-en.pdf) [PDF, 52K] was prepared by ICANN's auction design consultant PowerAuctions LLC with support from ICANN staff. The paper notes that auctions as a tiebreaking mechanism accomplish a goal of allocative efficiency through a transparent, objective and scalable process for the resolution of gTLD applications. This paper does not address specific details on how an auction process to resolve string contention may be conducted. These details will be provided as part of the larger information on new gTLD implementation to be presented to the community in the near future. A public forum has been established at at http://forum.icann.org/lists/auction-consultation/. Comments submitted to auction-consultation(a)icann.org will be considered until 7 September 2008 23:59 UTC (8 Aug 2008). String Similarity Algorithm Update -- ICANN staff recently completed a workshop with SWORD, the partner who is assisting ICANN with the creation of an algorithm that will help automate the process for assessing similarity among proposed and existing TLD strings. SWORD's verbal search algorithms are used by various patent and trademark offices throughout the world. SWORD has completed a beta algorithm and reviewed several test cases with ICANN staff. This is being done in order to refine the parameters and discuss how the algorithm could be successfully integrated as a tool to help implement the GNSO's recommendation that new gTLD strings should not result in user confusion with existing TLDs. (8 August 2008) Backend Registry Certification Not Available in First Round -- On 31 January 2008, ICANN posted an announcement (http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-31jan08.htm) to inform the community that it was exploring a potential initiative for the certification of backend registry operators for new gTLDs. ICANN staff has determined not to proceed with this initiative in the first round of the new gTLD process. The initiative was suggested as a possible means to streamline the application process for new gTLDs and to create a pool of pre-qualified registry operators who could provide assistance in the event of a registry failure. Exploration of the initiative was also prompted by inquiries from community members who expressed the potential positive aspects that creation of the certification might promote. During the exploration of the initiative, ICANN consulted with the community including technical experts and gTLD and ccTLD registries and registry service providers. Potential operational benefits and risks of implementing the initiative were assessed. Ultimately, a decision was made to not proceed with certification as part of the initial new gTLD application round based upon a number of factors. Some of these are: additional assessment as to effects certification might have on the marketplace, e.g., whether the implementation might cause expansion or contraction; additional collaboration with the community as to the terms of such a certification; and weighing the potential post-certification activities including ongoing testing, re-certification and the introduction of new compliance activities. It was also deemed important to be able to assess the positive and negative aspects of the new gTLD implementation without possible crossover effects of this additional certification. This independence of interactions can be better assured by introducing the certification (if it is deemed appropriate after additional analysis) at a later date. Both ccTLD and gTLD backend registry operators can still offer to provide registry services to new gTLDs. The Request for Proposals for new gTLDs, when published, will detail the minimum technical criteria and pre-delegation check requirements that must be met by every applicant prior to the approval of their TLD for insertion into the root. New gTLD applicants might choose to build their own registry infrastructure and systems, retain the services of an existing gTLD or ccTLD registry services provider, or contract with another technical services provider. (8 August 2008) -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Invitation à une réunion d'information et de discussion sur les propositions d'amendement RAA, le 20 août 2008 1400 UTC
by At-Large Staff Aug. 13, 2008

Aug. 13, 2008

Bonjour à tous, Nous aimerions vous inviter à une réunion d'information et de discussion organisé par Tim Cole, chef du Bureau d'enregistrement et du Groupe de travail des membres de la communauté d¹At-Large sur le projet d'amendements des « RAA ». La période de consultation publique sur le RAA a récemment pris fin en anglais, mais la consultation des rapports a été publiée en Français et en Espagnol le 6 août dernier et les commentaires dans ces langues seront pris en compte avant la fin du mois d'août. La communauté d¹At-Large développera ses vues, en y intégrant les points de vue des participants de langue espagnole et française, selon le suivi et les actions de la réunion d'information. Cette téléconférence sera l'occasion pour tous les participants de poser des questions ainsi que de discuter de la consultation des documents et des amendements du RAA et de ceux reçu par les communautés francophones et hispanophones afin de recevoir non seulement toutes les informations de base sur le RAA, mais également son histoire et les raisons qui ont conduit à la création des amendements nécessaires. Les participants sont invités à fournir leurs commentaires ou à poser leurs questions à l'avance, dans la mesure du possible, à l'adresse suivante en utilisant le bouton « comment » en haut de la page: https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?draft_amendments_to_raa Vous trouverez également des instructions sur la participation dans cette page. Les présentateurs/modérateurs: ü Tim Cole, chef du Bureau d'enregistrement, supervise l'enregistrement et le renouvellement de nouveau processus d'accréditation. Il a été largement impliqué dans les processus de consultation du RAA. ü Beau Brendler est un membre ALAC de l'Amérique du Nord et le point focal ALAC pour le Groupe de travail At-Large des relations Bureau d'enregistrement-Registrant (RRRwg). Renseignements généraux: Le RAA est le contrat qui régit les relations entre l'ICANN et ses quelque 900 bureaux d'enregistrement. L'accord actuel est en place depuis mai 2001. Comme le marché s¹est développé et que le nombre de bureaux d'enregistrement accrédités par l¹ICANN sur les enregistrements de noms de domaine a augmenté de manière significative, il est devenu évident que certaines modifications devraient être apportées à cet important accord. Ces amendements visent à assurer la clarté et la certitude concernant les fonctions des bureaux d'enregistrement et les droits des personnes inscrites. En Mars 2007, le Docteur Paul Twomey, Président et directeur général de l'ICANN a demandé un examen complet du RAA et de son processus d'accréditation. Les résultats de cet examen comprenaient une résolution du Conseil des membres de l¹ICANN décrivant une approche pour parvenir à sa mise en ¦uvre et à ses amendements. Conformément à cette résolution, l'ICANN a sollicité l'avis du public pour d'éventuelles modifications du RAA et de son processus d'accréditation. Le personnel d¹ICANN a élaboré une série de propositions d'amendements en conformité à ces sollicitations et aux informations reçues lors des ateliers et des forums publics jusqu¹à ce jour, ainsi que des consultations avec le bureau d'enregistrement des domaines de premier niveau générique (gTLD). Par conséquent, cette téléconférence est prévue le mercredi 20 août à 14.00 UTC et il y aura une interprétation simultanée en français et en espagnol. Touts les membres de la communauté des parties prenantes de l'ICANN sont invités à participer, en particulier ceux venant de pays francophones et hispanophones. -- Cordialement, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul Equipe d¹ICANN At-Large Courriel: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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20 August 1400 UTC: Briefing Session on the Amendments on the RAA
by At-Large Staff Aug. 12, 2008

Aug. 12, 2008

Dear all, We would like to invite you to a briefing and discussion session attended by Tim Cole, Chief Registrar Liaison, and the At-Large RAA Working Group and members of the At-Large community on the Draft amendments to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). The public consultation period on the RAA has recently ended in English, but the consultation materials were posted in French and Spanish on 6th August and comments in those languages will be taken until the end of August. The At-Large community will be developing its views, incorporating the viewpoints of its Spanish and French-speaking participants, as follow-up actions from the briefing. The teleconference will provide an opportunity for all participants to ask questions and discuss the RAA Amendments consultation and documents and for those in the Spanish and French-speaking communities to receive any background information on the RAA, its history and the reasons that led to the creation of the amendments that they require. Participants are requested to provide their comments or questions in advance, to the extent possible, at the following URL by using the Comment¹ button at the top of the page: https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?draft_amendments_to_raa You will also find participation instructions on this page. Presenters/Moderators: Tim Cole, Chief Registrar Liaison, oversees the registrar new and renewal accreditation process. He has been intensively involved in the RAA consultation process. Beau Brendler is an ALAC member from North America and the ALAC focal point for the At-Large Registrar Registrant Relations Working Group. Background Information: The Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) is the contract that governs the relationship between ICANN and its approximately 900 accredited registrars. The current agreement has been in place since May 2001. As the market has developed and the number of ICANN accredited registrars and domain name registrations have grown significantly, it has become clear that certain amendments should be made to this important agreement. The amendments are intended to provide clarity and certainty regarding the duties of registrars and the rights of registrants. In March 2007, Dr. Paul Twomey, President and CEO of ICANN called for a comprehensive review of the RAA and the Accreditation process. The results of that review included a Board resolution describing an approach for arriving at and implementing amendments. In accordance with that resolution, ICANN has solicited public input for possible changes to the RAA and the accreditation process. The Staff has drafted a set of proposed amendments in accordance with that input, information received at workshops and public fora to date, and consultations with the gTLD Registrar Constituency. The Teleconference is scheduled on Wednesday, 20 August at 1400 UTC. There will be simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. All ICANN stakeholder community members are welcome to participate, especially those who are primarily French and/or Spanish-speakers. Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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[Reminder] ALAC Monthly Teleconference @ Tue 12 Aug 13:30 – 15:00 ()
by Google Calendar Aug. 11, 2008

Aug. 11, 2008

alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, this is a reminder for Title: ALAC Monthly Teleconference Time: Tue 12 Aug 13:30 – 15:00 (Time zone: GMT (no daylight saving)) Calendar: Description: Please see https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?2008 for all meeting agendas, minutes, recordings and other details of ALAC's meetings. Start time 1330 UTC. You can view this event at http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=VIEW&eid=ZW51bXBoaDNrbWxkdGtqcj… You are receiving this courtesy email at the account alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org because you are an attendee of this event. To stop receiving future notifications for this event, decline this event. Alternatively, you can sign up for a Google account at http://www.google.com/calendar/ and control your notification settings for your entire calendar.

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