October 2015 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN News Alert -- ICANN and EuroDIG Sign Memorandum of Understanding During ICANN¹s 54th Public Meeting in Dublin, Ireland
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 29, 2015

Oct. 29, 2015

[ICANN]<https://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-10-28-en ________________________________ ICANN and EuroDIG Sign Memorandum of Understanding During ICANN's 54th Public Meeting in Dublin, Ireland 28 October 2015 [Photo of handshake between ICANN President & CEO, Fadi Chehade, and EuroDIG Managing Director, Sandra Hoferichter]<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/eurodig-750x425-28oct15-en…> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN<https://www.icann.org/>) and the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG<http://www.eurodig.org/>) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/eurodig-mou-21oct15-en.pdf> [PDF, 455 KB], which encourages further collaboration and cooperation between both organizations in their efforts to further promote and strengthen the multistakeholder model of Internet governance in Europe. The agreement aims to further common objectives between ICANN and EuroDIG, including for the planning and organization of the annual EuroDIG event, as well as to strengthen active participation in ICANN's policy-making processes, and to strengthen the support for the multi-stakeholder participation and governance model of the Internet. The Parties will, in particular, collaborate on the following activities: * Formalize ICANN's involvement in the joint planning and organization of the annual EuroDIG event; * ICANN to participate, in particular, in the consultation and decision making process for the annual event organized by EuroDIG, including: drafting of the programme and messages, selection of the host countries and dates, outreach to key participants; * EuroDIG to include ICANN into the outreach activities to all stakeholder groups in Europe and beyond; and * ICANN to contribute its expertise in technical and logistical matters such as remote participation and capacity building, as appropriate. The MoU was officially signed on 21 October 2015, during a signing ceremony that took place during ICANN's 54th Public Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. It was signed by ICANN President & CEO, Fadi Chehade, and EuroDIG Managing Director, Sandra Hoferichter. For more information, please read the full Memorandum of Understanding, which can be downloaded here<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/eurodig-mou-21oct15-en.pdf> [PDF, 455 KB].

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New Public Comment: New gTLD Program Implementation Review Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 27, 2015

Oct. 27, 2015

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the New gTLD Program Implementation Review Draft Report has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-draft-review-2015-09-23-en The dates of the Public Comment will be 22 September 2015 - 7 December 2015 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-new-gtld-draft-review-23sep15(a)icann.org. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here: https://community.icann.org/x/urJYAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. 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> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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New Public Comment: Removal of Searchable Whois Service From .MEET Registry Agreement
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 27, 2015

Oct. 27, 2015

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Removal of Searchable Whois Service From .MEET Registry Agreement has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/meet-proposed-amendment-2015-10-22-en The dates of the Public Comment will be 22 October 2015 - 4 December 2015 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-meet-proposed-amendment-22oct15(a)icann.org. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here: https://community.icann.org/x/t7JYAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. 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> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 23 October 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 27, 2015

Oct. 27, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 23 October 2015 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Removal of Searchable Whois Service From .MEET Registry Agreement<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-10-22-en> 22 October 2015 ICANN and ETDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Collaboration on Translation<https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2015-10-22-en> 22 October 2015 ICANN54 Dublin GAC Communiqué<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-10-22-en> 22 October 2015 Irish Communications Minister Expresses Support for Multistakeholder Model, IANA Stewardship Transition<https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2015-10-19-en> 19 October 2015 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [ICANN 55 | Marrakech Logo]5-10 March 2016: 55th International Public ICANN Meeting - Marrakech<https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55> 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, 2016 - 2020<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> ICANN FY16 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/opplan.htm>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN and ETDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Collaboration on Translation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 23, 2015

Oct. 23, 2015

[ICANN]<https://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2015-10-22-en ________________________________ ICANN and ETDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Collaboration on Translation Collaboration aims to strengthen cooperation and translation of ICANN materials into Thai to better engage the Thai community 22 October 2015 Dublin, Ireland... ICANN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) of Thailand today to forge an alliance fostering collaboration on translation. Under the cooperative agreement, ICANN and ETDA will coordinate and collaborate to identify and translate ICANN materials into Thai for the local community. This will ensure that relevant content is accessible to the Thai community. "This MoU is another step forward in ICANN's globalization efforts, as we work with local communities to help address the language needs of markets where English is not the main language. Together, we can help to overcome any language barriers and ensure that this is not an impediment to participation in ICANN and our policy development processes," said Fadi Chehadé, ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer. The MoU was formalized and signed at ICANN's 54th Public Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, between Fadi Chehadé and ETDA Chief Executive Officer Surangkana Wayuparb. "This collaboration aligns with our national strategy to be a digital economy society by 2017. It reduces the digital divide of our Thai community due to the language barrier. It also enhances our community's capacity, enabling us to participate in global discussions more effectively once the language barrier is broken down. We believe this will be one of the game changers for the future of local Thai community engagement," said Surangkana. Kuek Yu-Chuang, Vice President and Managing Director for ICANN Asia Pacific also commented, "ETDA is a close partner with the ICANN Asia Pacific Hub. They are also a proponent of the multistakeholder model in Thailand, playing a leading role in establishing the Thai Internet Governance Forum, as well as bringing together Thai experts to form a Thai Label Generation Panel. Our relationship is further strengthened and concretized by this MoU." # # # To download high-resolution photos of the signing ceremony, click here<https://www.flickr.com/photos/icann/22371719002/in/album-72157659776892368/>. Media Contacts Liana Teo Head of Communications, Asia Pacific Singapore Tel: +65 6816 1259 Email: liana.teo(a)icann.org<mailto:liana.teo@icann.org> James Cole Global Media Coordinator Washington, D.C. Tel: +1 202 733 7598 Email: james.cole(a)icann.org<mailto:james.cole@icann.org> About ICANN ICANN's mission is to ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet's unique identifiers. ICANN doesn't control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn't deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet's naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: www.icann.org<https://www.icann.org/>. About ETDA The Electronic Transactions Development Agency is the main public agency in the Kingdom of Thailand responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting electronic transactions that are reliable, secure and safe from cyber security threats. Its mission is to conduct studies and research while providing support for the Electronic Transactions Commission and related agencies. Additionally, ETDA provides support to people's sector organizations which participate in the development, promotion and support of electronic transactions by establishing necessary infrastructure and advocating for an increase in volume and value of electronic transactions. It also provides technical services or other practical services related to Thailand's economic transactions. For more information visit www.etda.or.th<http://www.etda.or.th>.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN54 Dublin GAC Communiqué
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 22, 2015

Oct. 22, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-10-22-en ________________________________ ICANN54 Dublin GAC Communiqué 22 October 2015 The Governmental Advisory Committee meeting at ICANN54 in Dublin has issued its Dublin Communiqué. It is available for review at GAC Dublin 54 Communiqué<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/gac-to-board-21oct15-e…> [PDF, 169 KB].

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Message from Xavier Calvez and Carole Cornell
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 22, 2015

Oct. 22, 2015

Dear All, Kindly see below the message from Xavier Calvez and Carole Cornell. 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> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> From: Carole Cornell <carole.cornell(a)icann.org<mailto:carole.cornell@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 3:20 PM To: Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:Gisella.Gruber@icann.org>>, Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org<mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org>>, Ariel Liang <ariel.liang(a)icann.org<mailto:ariel.liang@icann.org>> Cc: Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez(a)icann.org<mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org>>, Becky Nash <becky.nash(a)icann.org<mailto:becky.nash@icann.org>>, Taryn Presley <taryn.presley(a)icann.org<mailto:taryn.presley@icann.org>> Subject: Finance & Portfolio Mgnt Links Dear all: Thank you very much for today's session, as follow up to the question/comment regarding both portfolio Shepherds (executive who is primarily responsible for collecting and communicating cross-functional performance relevant to that work at ICANN) and location of Budget working group recordings and publications. Please refer to the following links: 1) ICANN Portfolio Management System: https://features.icann.org/plan 2) Community Finance wiki: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56139362 (we will add this link to our ICANN.org Financial page) For additional Financial information please use this linkhttps://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/financials-en Please let us know if you have any further questions. Regards, Carole Carole Cornell Senior Director, Business Intelligence and Program Management ICANN carole.cornell(a)icann.org<mailto:carole.cornell@icann.org> +1.310.301.5803 office +1.310.514.7900 cell 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536

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ICANN News Alert -- Irish Communications Minister Expresses Support for Multistakeholder Model, IANA Stewardship Transition
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 22, 2015

Oct. 22, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2015-10-19-en ________________________________ Irish Communications Minister Expresses Support for Multistakeholder Model, IANA Stewardship Transition 19 October 2015 Dublin, Ireland... Irish Minister of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White, expressed Ireland's support of both the multistakeholder model of Internet governance and the IANA Stewardship Transition today, during the Opening Ceremony of ICANN's 54th Public Meeting. The meeting, taking place in Dublin, Ireland, from 18-22 October, has convened members of the global ICANN community to discuss and develop policy related to the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS). "I commend the work of all those who have devoted so much of their time and energy to engage with the multistakeholder process. Ireland firmly supports the multistakeholder model of Internet governance," said White. The ICANN community has convened in Dublin to collaborate on a variety of issues impacting the DNS, including a set of proposals related to last year's announcement that the United States intends to transition its stewardship of the IANA functions, which are key elements of the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS)<https://www.iana.org/about>, to the global multistakeholder community. White expressed Ireland's support for the United States' decision during the ceremony, stating, "I believe...that this diverse and vibrant community must have a voice in how the Internet is governed. So I welcome and applaud the decision of the United States government to give voice to this community and to facilitate the transition to a truly multistakeholder model of Internet governance." ICANN Board Chair Dr. Stephen Crocker assured the community of the Board's continued support, stating, "This meeting, ICANN54, is an important milestone. The finish line we believe is now in sight. The Board has certainly come together and is committed to facilitate and support the community in every way that we can, and it's my sincere hope that we all come together in a positive spirit that is punctuated by mutual respect." ICANN also announced the winner of the 2015 Leadership award - Armenian Internet pioneer and former ICANN Fellow Siranush Vardanyan. The award is given to members of the global Internet community who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting and promoting the multistakeholder model. Those unable to attend ICANN54 in person are highly encouraged to participate remotely. Details for doing so can be found for any of the sessions listed at https://meetings.icann.org/en/dublin54/schedule-full. # # # To learn more about ICANN54 in Dublin, please visit: https://meetings.icann.org/en/dublin54. To download high-resolution photos of the meeting, please visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/icann. Media Contacts Luna Madi Communications Director, EMEA London, U.K. Tel: +44 7780947574 Email: luna.madi(a)icann.org<mailto:luna.madi@icann.org> James Cole Global Media Coordinator Washington, D.C. Tel: +1 202 733 7598 Email: james.cole(a)icann.org<mailto:james.cole@icann.org> About ICANN ICANN's mission is to ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet's unique identifiers. ICANN doesn't control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn't deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet's naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: www.icann.org<https://www.icann.org/>.

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IMPORTANT: ALAC Wrap-Up Session Revised Agenda and Timing
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 21, 2015

Oct. 21, 2015

Dear ALAC Members and Regional Leaders, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, please see the revised agenda for the ALAC Wrap Up Session tomorrow between 10:45 and 12:45 at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Meetings+-+Thursday%2C…. IMPORTANT: The first 60 minutes of this meeting will be an In-Camera session for Current and Incoming ALAC Members and Liaisons only. All Regional Leaders including RALO Chairs and Secretaries, and At-Large attendees may join the meeting at 11:45. 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> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Reminder - ICANN 54 Meeting Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 21, 2015

Oct. 21, 2015

Dear All, For the At-Large members who are attending the ICANN 54 meeting in person or remotely, please be so kind to upload your meeting report to this wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/Yac0Aw. 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> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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