January 2014 - ALAC-Announce

VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2014

Jan. 15, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations<https://community.icann.org/x/8jOfAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations<https://community.icann.org/x/8jOfAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations As at Poll close: Tuesday 14 January 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 14 100.00 Holly Raiche, Eduardo Diaz, Hadja Ouattara, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Fatima Cambronero, Maureen Hilyard, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Beran Dondeh Gillen, Rafid Fatani, Leon Sanchez 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Jean Jacques Subrenat We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a We can confirm that the following members voted no in this vote. For those that have voted no, would you like to provide an explanation of why you voted no? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=36347CwXIhyQBE4faXXf2rrF Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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BCEC Announcement of Statistics of EOIs Received for Position of ICANN Board Director
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2014

Jan. 15, 2014

Dear All, Please find below a note sent on behalf of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), on the Expressions of Interest received for the position of ICANN Board Director selected by At-Large. ** Dear All, A total of 11 Expressions of Interest were received by the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee for the position of At-Large Board Director. Out of these 11 applications, 2 were deemed to be too incomplete to proceed further. The remaining 9 Expressions of Interest are currently being considered by the members of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee. The names of the BCEC selected slate of candidates will be released on 28 January 2014. Statistics of the 9 completed Expressions of Interest show a wide array of professional backgrounds. From the 9 completed Expressions of Interest, 4 applicants are not currently active in the At-Large community while 5 are currently active. Male applicants (7) make up the vast majority of applicants with only 2 female applicants. Details of the statistics are available below: Geographical diversity: AF AP EU LAC NA Country of citizenship* 0 (0%) 2 (20%) 3 (30%) 0 (0%) 5 (50%) Country of residence* 0 (0%) 2 (20%) 2 (20%) 0 (0%) 6 (60%) * Total numbers are GREATER than 9 given dual citizenship or multiple locations of residence of some applicants Gender : M F 7 (78%) 2 (22%) Current position: For Profit Non-Profit Consultancy Academia Legal 3 (33%) 1 (11%) 3 (33%) 1 (11%) 1 (11%) Currently active member of At-Large community: Y N 5 (56%) 4 (44%) You will also find this announcement attached as a PDF file for your convenience. Regards, Roberto Gaetano ** Kind Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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VOTE RESULT (192) Internet Society Japan Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2014

Jan. 14, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Internet Society Japan Chapter we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from APRALO for ALS (192) ISOC Japan be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (192) Internet Society Japan Chapter Report date: Tuesday 14 January 2014 00:45 UTC ALS Application (192) Internet Society Japan Chapter As at Poll close: Monday 13 January 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 14 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 You may verify the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3633sXIbnp2hZpkzVZxwzSTA You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE RESULT (191) Internet Society Pakistan Islamabad Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2014

Jan. 14, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from ISOC Pakistan Islamabad we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from APRALO for ALS (191) Internet Society Pakistan Islamabad Chapter be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (191) Internet Society Pakistan Islamabad Chapter Report date: Tuesday 14 January 2014 00:44 UTC ALS Application (191) Internet Society Pakistan Islamabad Chapter As at Poll close: Monday 13 January 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 14 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3632SCWJg8x8Bd7QY8e5wJFj You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE RESULT (190) Internet Society Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2014

Jan. 14, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from ISOC Bangladesh Dhaka we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from APRALO for ALS (190) Internet Society Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (190) Internet Society Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter Report date: Tuesday 14 January 2014 00:44 UTC ALS Application (190) Internet Society Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter As at Poll close: Monday 13 January 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 14 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3631HPY6ibnt4fkafdXWmEpr You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE RESULT (188) Capital Area Globetrotters
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2014

Jan. 14, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from the Capital Area Globetrotters we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS (188) Capital Area Globetrotters be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (188) Capital Area Globetrotters Report date: Tuesday 14 January 2014 00:43 UTC ALS Application (188) Capital Area Globetrotters As at Poll close: Monday 13 January 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 14 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3630ICPwy8Tu96HQqWiaawcJ You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the DNS Security & Stability Analysis Cross Community Working Group Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2014

Jan. 14, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the DNS Security & Stability Analysis Cross Community Working Group Report<https://community.icann.org/x/szWfAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the DNS Security & Stability Analysis Cross Community Working Group Report<https://community.icann.org/x/szWfAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? As at Poll close: Monday 13 January 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 14 100.00 Holly Raiche, Eduardo Diaz, Hadja Ouattara, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Fatima Cambronero, Maureen Hilyard, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Beran Dondeh Gillen, Rafid Fatani, Leon Sanchez 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Jean Jacques Subrenat We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a We can confirm that the following members voted no in this vote. For those that have voted no, would you like to provide an explanation of why you voted no? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3629kcStp4heVQI2ufLUa2vM Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 10 January 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 13, 2014

Jan. 13, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 10 January 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Final Report & Recommendations<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-09jan14-en.htm> As prescribed by the Affirmation of Commitments, the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2) submitted its Final Report and Recommendations to the ICANN Board of Directors and this document is now posted for public comment. 9 January 2014 Draft Criteria and Process for Selection of Multistakeholder Ethos Award Pilot Program<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06jan14-en.htm> ICANN invites comments on the draft criteria and evaluation process for a pilot award program to recognize ICANN community participants for both multistakeholder collaboration efforts as well as years of service. 6 January 2014 WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06jan14-en.htm> You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem. ICANN Strategy Panels' work will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. 6 January 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://meetings.icann.org//files/meetings/meetings/Singapore49_Logo_300x155… March 2014: 49th International Public ICANN Meeting – Singapore<http://singapore49.icann.org/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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ICANN News Alert -- The Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance, São Paulo - Conference Update
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 13, 2014

Jan. 13, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jan14-en.htm ________________________________ The Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance, São Paulo – Conference Update 11 January 2014 Click here to read the announcement on CGI.br<http://www.cgi.br/brmeeting/announcement2.html> The Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance will take place in São Paulo, Brazil on April 23rd and 24th 2014. This meeting will focus on crafting Internet governance principles and proposing a roadmap for the further evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem. Prof. Virgílio Fernandes Almeida, Coordinator of the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee and Secretary for Information Technology Policy of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, will be the Chair of the meeting. The Chair will shortly appoint co-chairs from other sectors of the global community to ensure multistakeholder balance. Four committees will be created to ensure a successful event. The High-Level Multistakeholder Committee, chaired by the Brazilian Minister of Communications Mr. Paulo Bernardo Silva, will be responsible for overseeing the overall strategy of the meeting and fostering the involvement of the international community. It will be composed of: Ministerial-level representation from twelve governments; twelve members of the multistakeholder community (3 from civil society, 3 from the private sector, 3 from academia and 3 from the technical community) to be proposed through /1net; and two representatives from International Organizations to be appointed by the Secretary General of the United Nations. The names of the members of this committee will be announced on Monday, January 27th 2014. The Executive Multistakeholder Committee, co-chaired by Demi Getschko and one more person to be proposed through /1net, will be responsible for the meeting agenda, the design of the meeting format and invitation of attendees, all equally balanced across the global multistakeholder community. It will be composed of the following eight Brazilian members through CGI: Maximiliano Martinhão and Benedicto Fonseca from government, Carlos Afonso and Percival Henriques from civil society, Cassio Vecchiatti and Henrique Faulhaber from the private sector, Flávio Wagner and Demi Getschko from academia and the technical community. Eight additional members from the global multistakeholder community will be proposed through /1net by Friday, January 17th 2014. The United Nations was invited to appoint one member from an International organization. The date of the first meeting of the Executive Multistakeholder Committee will be Monday, January 27th 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the CGI office and remote participation will be facilitated. The Logistics and Organizational Committee will be co-chaired by Hartmut Glaser (CGI) and Nick Tomasso (ICANN). Initially this committee will include three additional members one each from the Ministry of Justice of Brazil, the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil and one liaison proposed by the Steering Committee of /1net. This committee will be responsible for guiding all logistical aspects of the meeting including: media outreach, international communications, website design and management, awareness raising, meeting venue, traveler funding strategy, security, and remote participation. The first meeting of the Logistics and Organizational Committee will be held on Monday, January 27th, 2014. In the meantime the two co-chairs are already engaged in laying the groundwork for the logistics of the meeting to ensure timely execution. The last committee, the Council of Governmental Advisors, will welcome all government representatives interested to participate and contribute to the meeting. The High Level Multistakeholder Committee will soon establish a process for the creation and operation of this Council. To support the committees and operationalize their decisions, a Secretariat will be formed and headed by Daniel Fink<http://br.linkedin.com/in/danielfink1977> who will be empowered as the Secretariat full-time Executive Director. The Secretariat, to be located in Sao Paulo, will be responsible for all aspects of management and operations to ensure the success of the meeting including: logistics, finance, risk, content contributions, and communications. The start date of the Secretariat operations will be Monday, January 27th 2014. The official website for the meeting will be launched on January 27th 2014. The website will enable the global community to provide contributions for the substantive agenda of the meeting, which consists of the following two specific topics: * Internet governance principles; * Roadmap for the further evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem. The roadmap should address the desirable properties for globally effective, legitimate and evolving governance frameworks. The roadmap should also encompass a path to evolve and globalize the current institutions and mechanisms, as well as address emerging needs. [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/high-level-committee-diagra…]<http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/high-level-committee-diagra…> About the Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance This meeting will focus on crafting Internet governance principles and proposing a roadmap for the further evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem. The meeting is scheduled for April 23rd and 24th 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will be live webcast enabling remote participation. The meeting is a partnership between CGI.br and /1net. Meeting hashtag: #netmundial2014 About CGI.br The Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, responsible for establishing strategic directives related to the use and development of the Internet in Brazil, coordinates and integrates all Internet service initiatives in the country, promoting the technical excellence, innovation and dissemination of offered services. Based on the principles of multilateralism, transparency and democracy, CGI.br represents a multistakeholder Internet governance model with the effective participation of all society sectors in their decisions. One of its formulations are the 10 Principles for the Governance and Use of the Internet (http://www.cgi.br/principios) More information: http://www.cgi.br/ About /1net /1net provides an inclusive and open platform to discuss Internet governance matters for all those interested (individuals, governments, civil society, academia, technicians, and business). More information on how to participate here: http://1net.org/ Press Contact: S2Publicom Everton Schultz – everton.schultz(a)s2publicom.com.br<mailto:everton.schultz@s2publicom.com.br> – (11) 3027-0203 Communications Department – CGI.br<http://cgi.br/>/NIC.br<http://www.nic.br/> Caroline D'Avo – Communications Manager – caroline(a)nic.br <mailto:caroline@nic.br>Everton Teles Rodrigues – Communications Coordinator – everton(a)nic.br<mailto:everton@nic.br>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2014

Jan. 12, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse<https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse<https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse Number of voters: 12 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 12 100.00 Holly Raiche, Eduardo Diaz, Hadja Ouattara, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Fatima Cambronero, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Rafid Fatani, Leon Sanchez 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Beran Dondeh Gillen, Maureen Hilyard, and Jean Jacques Subrenat We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a We can confirm that the following members voted no in this vote. For those that have voted no, would you like to provide an explanation of why you voted no? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3626IrSmNUNrCKpjkMYYjRYn Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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