January 2012 - ALAC-Announce

DOODLE / Community call on Interim Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group approved
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 19, 2012

July 19, 2012

Dear All, Steve Sheng, ICANN Senior Technical Analyst within the Policy Department, will talk about the currently open public consultation on the Interim Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group<http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#ird> in an At-Large community briefing call. In June 2009 the ICANN Board approved a resolution (2009.06.26.18: <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-26jun09.htm#6>) requesting that the GNSO and the SSAC, in consultation with staff, convene an Internationalized Registration Data Working Group (IRD-WG) comprised of individuals with knowledge, expertise, and experience in these areas to study the feasibility and suitability of introducing display specifications to deal with the internationalization of registration data. The working group has produced an interim report that discusses several potential models for internationalizing domain registration data, and is seeking feedback from the community about the models and on other key questions via a public consultation that is open until 14 March 2011. During this call, participants will be able to engage in a discussion of the Interim Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group with Steve and At-Large representatives on the IRD-WG. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable time: http://doodle.com/bf8hdikwzvfhvdib Reminder: green = have time yellow = could make time if absolutely necessary red = do not have time If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: "name" + (ES) or (FR).Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Friday 11 February at 2359 UTC the, date and time will be confirmed shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff

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VOTE RESULT: ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant Issues Project Draft Integrated Issues Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Dear All, With 10 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant Issues Project Draft Integrated Issues Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165244/ALAC_Statement_on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant Issues Project Draft Integrated Issues Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165244/ALAC_Statement_on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? Number of voters: 10 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 66.67% Yes: 10 (100.00%) No: 0 (0.00%) Abstain: 0 (0.00%) ******* We can confirm that the following members did not participate in the vote: Titi Akinsanmi, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, and Jean-Jacques Subrenat You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=221329DXtTTLjQdEzIH9wVy9 All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ ----- Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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DOODLE / Discussion on the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Dear All, Please complete the attached Doodle poll to schedule a call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO and his team to discuss the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment. http://www.doodle.com/v5n82frzwaduf4s6 For more information about the FY13 Framework, please see: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/op-budget-fy2013-17jan12-en.htm The comment period closes on 23 February 2012. If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: ³name² + (ES) or (FR). Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 25 January 2012 at 1500 UTC. The date and time will be announced shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part B Policy Development Process - Recommendation 9, Part 2 Concerning a New Provision to Lock and Unlock Domain Names - call for comments
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 25, 2012

Jan. 25, 2012

For your information and on behalf of the GNSO Secretariat: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-23jan12-en.htm Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part B Policy Development Process - Recommendation 9, Part 2 Concerning a New Provision to Lock and Unlock Domain Names Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 23 January 2012 Categories/Tags: * Policy Processes * ICANN Board/Bylaws * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief): Public notice is hereby provided of the proposed change to the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy to address the locking and unlocking of domain names that is considered for adoption as well as an opportunity to comment on the adoption of the proposed policy change, prior to ICANN Board consideration. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/irtp-b-rec9-part2-23jan12-en.htm Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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NOW OPEN: ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant Issues Project Draft Integrated Issues Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 25, 2012

Jan. 25, 2012

Dear ALAC, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant Issues Project Draft Integrated Issues Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165244/ALAC-response-to-…>" for communication to the relevant parties. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant Issues Project Draft Integrated Issues Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165244/ALAC-response-to-…>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large IDN Variant Issues Project Draft Integrated Issues Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/PIvbAQ>. Please note that the poll will be open from 25-Jan-2012 02:30 UTC to 29-Jan-2012 16:00 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Initial Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 25, 2012

Jan. 25, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "<https://community.icann.org/x/Oo3bAQ>ALAC Statement on the Initial Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165754/ALAC+STATEMENT+ON…>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The draft ALAC statement can be downloaded here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165754/ALAC+STATEMENT+ON…>. The document can also be found on the At-Large Initial Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/Oo3bAQ>. Information on the public comment announcement is available on the ICANN Public Comments page<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/universal-acceptance-idn-tlds-06jan1…>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by Monday, 30 January 2012, 20:00 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE RESULT: ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Registrar Accreditation Agreement Amendments
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 24, 2012

Jan. 24, 2012

Dear All, With 8 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Registrar Accreditation Agreement Amendments<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31163628/ALAC+Statement+on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Registrar Accreditation Agreement Amendments<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31163628/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? Number of voters: 8 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 53.33 Yes: 8 (100.00%) No: 0 (0.00%) Abstain: 0 (0.00%) ******* We can confirm that the following members did not participate in the vote: Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi, Yaovi Atohoun, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Jean-Jacques Subrenat You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2203SZ7zaJBDR5KcWiHF6ME7 All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ ----- Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / ALAC Teleconference - Tuesday 24 January at 15UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 23, 2012

Jan. 23, 2012

Dear All, The next ALAC Teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday 24 January 2012 at 15 UTC. The draft agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/H47bAQ Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: SOIs and COIs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 18, 2012

Jan. 18, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held on the proposed motion to put SOIs and COIs of the ALAC, ExCom, Regional Leadership, and Liaisons on ICANN's website, similar to the ICANN Board's webpage<http://www.icann.org/en/general/board.html>. ***** Question: Do you agree that ALAC members, ExCom members, Regional Leaders, and Liaisons should have Statements of Interest (SOIs) and Conflict of Interest Statements (COIs) published on the ICANN website? ***** Please note that the poll will be open from 18-Jan-2012 01:30 UTC to 24-Jan-2011 01:30 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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DOODLE / January ALAC call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012

Dear All, The next ALAC call, on Tuesday 24th January, falls during the Chinese New year celebration which is on Monday 23rd January and continues for part, if not the whole week. We have set up a Doodle poll to see if there is a suitable alternative day for this meeting. We have however maintained the current day of 24th January and time of 1500 UTC as an option. If no other suitable day is found, we ill go ahead with Please complete the Doodle poll with your availability. http://www.doodle.com/zbtf6ycq5iukumtx This Doodle poll will close on Friday 13th January 2012 at 1700 UTC. We will then announce any changes, if any. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff Email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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