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GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 28 April 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 25, 2014

April 25, 2014

Dear all, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings for the 28 April 2014, further updates as Doodles close. Monday 28th 13:00 UTC: WEBINAR / PRE-ATLAS II Capacity Building Program: Future of Internet Governance Part 1 https://community.icann.org/x/vD-RAg 15:00 UTC: IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly call: https://community.icann.org/x/cTfRAg Tuesday 29th 14:00 UTC: PPSAI - https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg 14:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/PTnRAg Wednesday 30th 19:00 UTC: ALT Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/YoDhAg 19:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation WG call https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag Thursday May 1st 13:00 UTC: Translation and Transliteration Contact Information PDP WG - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 16:00 UTC: ATLAS II OC: https://community.icann.org/x/1j7RAg Friday 2nd None Please confirm your dial-out requests For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls: At-Large Staff : staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew 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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CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP - At-Large New gTLD WG - deadline 2 May
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 25, 2014

April 25, 2014

Dear All, On behalf of Evan Leibovitch, Chair of the At-Large New gTLD Working Group, this is a call for membership of the At-Large New gTLD Working Group. New members are welcome to join and current members are asked to re-confirm their membership. Please either indicate your interest by commenting on the At-Large New gTLD Working Group workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2263793) or by writing At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by Friday, 2 May 2014. The current mandate includes the following work items: * Objection Process<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Objection+Process>: At-Large is charged with developing a method to accept, filter and submit community-based objections to TLD proposals (similar to what the GAC will have) * Public Interest Issues in new gTLDs: The Public Interest Commitment (PIC) component of the gTLD expansion may not serve its intended purposes. At-Large continues to evaluate the PIC system and possible develop alternative methods for maintaining public trust in the new domains. * Outreach evaluation & recommendation<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=38044058> Review and remediation of poor results in both applications for new gTLDs and applications for support from developing economies. * At-Large New gTLD Rollout Issues Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+gTLD+Rollout+Issue…>: As the gTLD process unfolds, At-Large will want to observe its rollout and may develop further advice on it going forward. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Webinar: Briefing About the Upcoming Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-23apr14-en.htm ________________________________ Webinar: Briefing About the Upcoming Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) 23 April 2014 Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2014 Time: 13:00-14:00 UTC (time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Request+for+Propos…) You are invited to a webinar regarding the upcoming Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). This briefing will provide the GNSO community with information about the GNSO review process, collect feedback from the community and answer questions concerning this process. The webinar will be recorded and available for those who may not be able to join the session live. Review of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) The objective of the Review is to examine organizational effectiveness of the GNSO, including its structure components (GNSO Council, GNSO Working Groups, GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies). The review will be tightly scoped based on objective and quantifiable criteria provided to the independent examiner. The work methods are expected to include the examination of documentation, records and reports; outcomes from the 360 Assessment; and limited interviews. The 360 Assessment is an online mechanism to collect and summarize feedback from members of the GNSO community — a "self-review" relative to objective and quantifiable criteria. Interested members of other ICANN organizations, Board and staff also may offer feedback. Relevant assessments of the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team 1 regarding the GNSO policy development process will be factored into the review. GNSO and community participation Involvement of the GNSO community as well as input and participation from the broader community are important components of this review process. As discussed in GNSO Council meetings, the Structural Improvements Committee (SIC) is requesting that a GNSO Review Working Party be assembled to function as a liaison between the GNSO, the independent examiner and the SIC, to provide input on review criteria and the 360 Assessment, coordinate interviews and objectively supply clarification and responses to the draft findings and recommendations. Once a final report is issued and the Board takes action on it, as appropriate, the GNSO Review Working Party is expected to coordinate with the GNSO community to prepare an Implementation Plan and champion implementation of improvement activities. More information about this will be provided shortly. Review Criteria Objective and quantifiable criteria will cover the following areas: * Achievement of mission, compliance with agreed upon rules and processes * Accountability and transparency to the public * Membership processes and participation * Structural support toward achievement of mission * Governance and management: effectiveness of execution * Quality and evaluation/measurement of outcomes * Communication * Effectiveness of implementation of prior review recommendations Webinar Details Please join the webinar on Wednesday, 7 May 2014 at 13:00-14:00 UTC (time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Request+for+Propos…) The webinar will be recorded and available for those who may not be able to join the session live. The webinar will be run in an Adobe Connect room with a brief slide presentation to frame interactive discussion, along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. The session will be conducted in English. Please register via email to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> by Tuesday, 6 May 2014 – 23:59 UTC to receive the dial-in details. A reminder with log-in and dial-in details will be sent to you prior to the call. Webinar Materials Wednesday, 7 May 2014: * Recording: TBP * Transcript: TBP * Chat Transcript: TBP

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System
by At-Large Staff April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System <https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg> ." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System <https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg> " for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg> . Please note that the poll will be open from 24-April-2014 00:00 UTC to 01-May-2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullr ich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gru ber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Sta ff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues
by At-Large Staff April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues <https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg> ." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues <https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg> " for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg> . Please note that the poll will be open from 24-April-2014 00:00 UTC to 01-May-2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullr ich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gru ber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Sta ff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Update on Root Zone LGR Generation Panel Formation
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23apr14-en.htm ________________________________ Update on Root Zone LGR Generation Panel Formation 23 April 2014 ICANN is pleased to announce significant progress in the formation of Generation Panels for Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR). Generation Panels are community panels that will establish the rules that define, for a given script, which code points are permitted for use in U-Labels in the Root Zone, which labels are variants of each other and, where variants exist, whether such variant labels are deemed allocatable for the Root Zone. Generation Panels will be formed for each script, but are in different stages<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/All+Panels+Status+U…> of formation based on the activity of the communities that they serve: * To date, the Arabic Script Generation Panel is fully formed and operational. The Panel convened in person at the ICANN 49 in Singapore. * Members of the Chinese community have submitted a formal proposal to form the Chinese Generation Panel, which is currently under review by ICANN. * A group of volunteers interested in forming the Neo-Brahmi Generation Panel is actively recruiting members. Interested parties should view the Call for Participation<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43976436/Call%20For%20Volu…> [PDF, 72 KB]. * There has been significant activity in the Cyrillic, Korean, and Japanese scripts communities. Various community members have taken the initiative and led efforts in forming Generation Panels. * Other script communities have not yet formed Generation Panels. If you are interested in establishing a Generation Panel, view the Call for Generation Panels to develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/call-for-panels-lgr-11ju…> [PDF, 149 KB]. Other ways to participate: Before the Generation Panels can begin their work, the maximal set of code points from which the Generation Panels can construct their Label Generation Rules must be defined. The Integration Panel<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Integration+Panel> has defined this maximal set of code points in the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR-1), which is currently available for public comment. The comment period is open until 30 April 2014, and the reply period is open from 1 May 2014 to 21 May 2014. To review the MSR-1 and submit your comments, access here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/msr-03mar14-en.htm> the public comment forum. For additional information, view the July 2013 announcement of the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jul13-en.htm>. Inquiries and expressions of interest may be sent to idntlds(a)icann.org<mailto:idntlds@icann.org>.

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VOTE RESULT: (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group - VIBUG
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from (196) VIBUG we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (196) VIBUG be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group (VIBUG) Report date: Wednesday 23 April 2014 01:07 UTC ALS Application (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group (VIBUG) As at Poll close: Tuesday 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 12 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE RESULT (195) Native Public Media
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from (195) Native Public Media we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (195) Native Public Media be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (195) Native Public Media Report date: Wednesday 23 April 2014 01:06 UTC ALS Application (195) Native Public Media As at Poll close: Tuesday 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 12 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3823y7X4niIuJPttW2vZvyq7 You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal for Review of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-22apr14-en.htm ________________________________ Request for Proposal for Review of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) 22 April 2014 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking a provider to conduct an independent review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO<http://gnso.icann.org/en/>), as mandated by ICANN's Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws>. As part of ICANN's ongoing commitment to its evolution and improvement, Article IV – Section 4 of ICANN's Bylaws contains provisions for "periodic review of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, each Advisory Committee (other than the Governmental Advisory Committee), and the Nominating Committee." These periodic reviews present ICANN structures with opportunities for continuous improvement through consistent application of compliance review principles to objectively measure performance relative to specific and quantifiable criteria developed by ICANN based on the unique nature of its structures. The resulting implementation of improvements and the systematic means of measuring performance and validating effectiveness of implementation are of utmost importance to the ongoing legitimacy of ICANN. The GNSO is the policy-making body responsible for generic top-level domains, such as .COM, .NET, and .ORG. Its members include representatives from generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) registries, gTLD registrars, intellectual property interest, Internet service providers, businesses and non-commercial interests. The GNSO strives to keep gTLDs operating in a fair, orderly fashion across one global Internet, while promoting innovation and competition. Given the significant increases in the number and nature of the generic Top Level Domains resulting from the recent launch of the New gTLD Program, the upcoming review of the GNSO is of critical importance to the ICANN community. ICANN is planning to start the review on 1 July 2014, with an anticipated duration of 6 months, and is seeking qualified providers to conduct the review in a timely and efficient manner. For additional information and instructions for submitting responses please see http://www.icann.org/en/news/rfps/rfp-gnso-review-22apr14-en.zip [ZIP, 672 KB]. Activity Dates RFP published 22 April 2014 Participants to indicate interest in submitting RFP 30 April Participant proposals due by 13 May Target for participant presentations (finalists) Week of 19 May (May 19-23) Target for Final evaluations and selection of vendor (includes contracting and award to participant) 10 June Board appointment of independent reviewer 26 June Estimated start of implementation 1 July Final Report 15 January 2015

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (197) Open Media
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

Dear All, The regional advice from NARALO regarding ALS Applicant 197) Open Media has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant 197) Open Media be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC until 29 April 2014 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC

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