September 2015 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN News Alert -- Kick-off of the FY17 Operating Plan & Budget Five-Year Operating Plan Update Webinar
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 18, 2015

Sept. 18, 2015

[ICANN]<https://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2015-09-17-en ________________________________ Kick-off of the FY17 Operating Plan & Budget Five-Year Operating Plan Update Webinar 17 September 2015 Kick-off of the FY17 Operating Plan & Budget along with the update of the Five-Year Operating Plan will begin on 22nd September 2015. ICANN's Planning Process cycle has a threefold approach encompassing a Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/strategic-plan-2016-2020-10oct1…>, a Five-Year Operating Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-opplan-2016-2020-26apr1…>, and an Annual Operating Plan & Budget<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/operating-plan-budget-2015-06-12-en>. [Planning Process] The purpose of the session is to review and discuss the FY17 Operating Plan & Budget process & timeline plus the Five-Year Operating Plan update. These processes have begun earlier than in previous years to allow even more time for interaction between the community and staff during their development stages. To view the webinar agenda for the 5-Year Operating Plan Update and FY17 Operating Plan & Budget Planning Kick-off click here<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/fy17-opb-webinar-22sep15-en.pdf>. The first in the series of community engagement interactions is scheduled for Tuesday 22nd September 2015 via Adobe Connect 10:00 - 11:30 PST / 13:00 - 14:30 EST / 1700 -18:30 UTC. If you would like to participate please contact Carole.Cornell(a)icann.org<mailto:Carole.Cornell@icann.org>. In addition to discussing the FY17 Operating Plan & Budget process & timeline plus the Five-Year Operating Plan update, we will also share the recently published ICANN Beta KPI Dashboard in preparation for ICANN 54 - Dublin.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICG Sixth Face-to-Face Meeting in Los Angeles
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2015

Sept. 17, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-17-en ________________________________ ICG - Sixth Face-to-Face Meeting in Los Angeles 17 September 2015 The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) will be holding its next face-to-face meeting on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September from 09:00 - 17:00 in Los Angeles at the THE WESTIN BONAVENTURE, 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA (San Gabriel Meeting Room). Time zone conversions here: Day 1<http://icgsec.asia/1isZusf> , Day 2<http://icgsec.asia/1USrfvn> UPDATE: Agenda<https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/meetings/archives/agenda/agenda-icg-meetin…> [PDF, 70 KB] Observers are welcome to attend the session in-person. Information on remote participation and additional language streams are as follows: Virtual Meeting Room - https://icann.adobeconnect.com/icg/ Audio/Bridge Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ * AR - Conference ID: 82855066 * EN - Conference ID: 9295725 * ES - Conference ID: 68385764 * FR - Conference ID: 75929475 * PT - Conference ID: 759752 * RU - Conference ID: 345720 * ZH - Conference ID: 825702 To follow the ICG and learn more about the IANA Stewardship Transition please visit: https://www.ianacg.org<https://www.ianacg.org/>. To contact the ICG Secretariat: admin(a)icgsec.asia<mailto:admin@icgsec.asia>

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ICANN News Alert -- Pre-ICANN 54 Policy Update Webinar
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2015

Sept. 17, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-17-en ________________________________ Pre-ICANN 54 Policy Update Webinar 17 September 2015 Please RSVP via this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZHUBa1JuAvqy_gerUKG2MqILBxSldQ3j1D6BxrQT3i…> by 2 October 2015. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 5 October 2015. The ICANN Policy Development Support Team will provide a Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 8 October 2015 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC, summarizing policy activities across the ICANN policy development community and the ongoing Transition of Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions and the ICANN Accountability efforts. Updates will also be provided on topics from ICANN's Support Organizations and Advisory Committees: * Address Supporting Organization (ASO) and Regional Internet Registries (RIR) Activities * Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): New generic Top Level Domain subsequent procedures * Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Data & Metrics for GNSO policy making * Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Review of Rights Protection Mechanisms in all generic Top Level Domains * Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Next Generation generic Top Level Domain Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS * Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues * Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Activity Update * At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and Regional At-Large Organizations (RALO) Activities * At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC): The work of the At-Large Structure (ALS) Criteria and Expectations Taskforce * Government Advisory Committee's (GAC) High-Level Meeting (HLM) at ICANN 55 in Marrakech * Government Advisory Committee's (GAC): The Protection of IGO Names and Acronyms * Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Activity Update * Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Activity Update The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session runs for 90 minutes and will be conducted in English. The webinar will be conducted in Adobe Connect along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function in Adobe Connect. Recordings of the webinars will be made available here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/presentations-2012-08-27-en>. The Policy Development Support Team is always available to answer any questions via email at policyinfo(a)icann.org<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org>. Please RSVP via this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZHUBa1JuAvqy_gerUKG2MqILBxSldQ3j1D6BxrQT3i…> by 2 October 2015. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 5 October 2015.

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Update 3/ GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 14 September - 18 September 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2015

Sept. 17, 2015

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 14 September - 18 September 2015 Update 3: Friday added: 19:00 UTC ALS Criteria and Expectations Taskforce Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 14 September 2015 None Tuesday 15 September 2015 06:00 UTC CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 14:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9 iCfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/9%20iCfAg> 18:00 UTC: At-Large EURALO monthly https://community.icann.org/x/a5lCAw 21:00 UTC: GNSO DMPM https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag Wednesday 16 September 2015 13:30 UTC At-Large Ad-hoc WG on IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/CJBYAw 18:00 UTC: (At-Large) ICANN Accessibility Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/qZlCAw 20:00 UTC: At-Large ATLAS II Implementation Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/ro9YAw Thursday 17 September 2015 18:00 UTC: GNSO Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation meeting (SCI) https://community.icann.org/x/5ILT Friday 18 September 2015 06:00 UTC: At-Large APRALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/uYFYAw 19:00 UTC: At-Large ALS Criteria and Expectations Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/hJNYAw 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:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability:acct-staff@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG renate.dewulf(a)icann.org<mailto:renate.dewulf@icann.org> Thank you. 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 News Alert -- "The Internet Today and Tomorrow conference"
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2015

Sept. 17, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-16-en ________________________________ "The Internet Today and Tomorrow conference" 16 September 2015 This is the second edition of our successful event last year, a daylong discussion on how Internet governance shapes the way the Internet works and how we use it. When: 30th September 2015 Where: Warsaw University Library [Warsaw University Library]<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/warsaw-university-library-…> Background: The Internet has permeated our lives in every way possible. But what makes it work the way it does, and what goes into ensuring that you, the user, get a smooth, unhindered Internet experience? Today's Internet provides us with new ways of accessing, interacting and connecting people and content. As more and more people get connected to the Internet, its growth and governance raises several questions when we attempt to determine which of its benefits we value the most. Do we want unfettered access to information or privacy? What kind of balance should be achieved? What is 'net neutrality, and why should we care about it? For the second year running, Poland will play host to the "Who Rules The Internet" workshop on Internet Governance. During this daylong event, we will further build upon last years' sessions and address the most pertinent issues of the day, one of which is the US government's handover of its oversight of the technical functions of the Internet to the Global Internet Community ("IANA Stewardship Transition"), the enhancement of ICANN's accountability mechanisms, amongst other key issues and how they reflect on Internet ecosystem today. This workshop is open to anyone interested in the Internet. Please join us on 30th September 2015 at the Warsaw University Library. This is an occasion for open discussion and engagement with national and international experts, civil servants, industry representatives, NGOs and academics on crucial matters related to the different elements that make the Internet what it is today, and on the crucial work needed for shaping its future. Event Agenda 8:30 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 9:40 Plenary Session Introducing Internet Governance The Internet today and tomorrow – how Internet Governance influences the way the Internet works and how we are using it 9:40 – 11:00 Panel Discussion on Internet Governance How the US government's handover of its oversight of the technical functions of the Internet to the Internet Community ("IANA Stewardship Transition"), the enhancement of ICANN's Accountability mechanisms and the process of the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) can influence the operations of the Internet's entire ecosystem and all its users. 11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break Session 1 Session 2 11:15 – 12:45 Privacy Online The biggest challenges for privacy, connected with the evolution of technology and the development and distribution of the Internet and electronic services. 11:15 – 12:45 Digital Single Market The role of the intermediaries, internet platforms and sharing economy in the evolution of the e-economy and internet society. 12:45 – 13:45 Lunch Break 13:45 – 15:15 Internet of Things Technology of the present day or still a distant fantasy? Chances and challenges connected with the development of the Internet of Things. 13:45 – 15:15 Net Neutrality The practical application of American and European legal regulations regarding Net Neutrality. 15:15 – 15:30 Coffee Break 15:30 – 16:30 Plenary Session Summarizing the Workshop The opportunities and challenges connected with the technical progress and the development of the Internet – conclusions from the panel discussions. Internet Governance and the Polish perspective. Participation is free of charge. If you are interested in joining, please send your registration request to warsztaty(a)mac.gov.pl<mailto:warsztaty@mac.gov.pl> and state which workshop you would like to attend. Your registration is not binding, but will help us with logistical arrangements Event Link: https://mac.gov.pl/aktualnosci/juz-30-wrzesnia-po-raz-kolejny-sprawdz-kto-r… The Workshops are organized by: * The Polish Ministry of Administration and Digitization (MAC: www.mac.gov.pl/<http://www.mac.gov.pl/>) * The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN: www.icann.org/<https://www.icann.org/>) * The .pl country code Manager: Naukowa i Akademicka Sieć Komputerowa (NASK: www.nask.pl/<http://www.nask.pl/>) * Internet Society Poland (ISOC PL http://www.isoc.org.pl/) [The Polish Ministry of Administration and Digitization (MAC) Logo]<http://www.mac.gov.pl/> [ICANN Logo] <https://www.icann.org/> [Internet Society Poland (ISOC PL) Logo] <http://www.isoc.org.pl/> [.pl country code Manager: Naukowa i Akademicka Sieć Komputerowa (NASK) Logo]<http://www.nask.pl/>

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Update 2/ GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 14 September - 18 September 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 16, 2015

Sept. 16, 2015

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 14 September - 18 September 2015 Update 2: Changed date APRALO Monthly meeting from 17 September to 18 September Thursday removed: 21:00 UTC: At-Large LACRALO ccTLDs WG Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 14 September 2015 None Tuesday 15 September 2015 06:00 UTC CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 14:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9 iCfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/9%20iCfAg> 18:00 UTC: At-Large EURALO monthly https://community.icann.org/x/a5lCAw 21:00 UTC: GNSO DMPM https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag Wednesday 16 September 2015 13:30 UTC At-Large Ad-hoc WG on IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/CJBYAw 18:00 UTC: (At-Large) ICANN Accessibility Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/qZlCAw 20:00 UTC: At-Large ATLAS II Implementation Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/ro9YAw Thursday 17 September 2015 18:00 UTC: GNSO Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation meeting (SCI) https://community.icann.org/x/5ILT Friday 18 September 2015 06:00 UTC At-Large APRALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/uYFYAw 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:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability:acct-staff@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG renate.dewulf(a)icann.org<mailto:renate.dewulf@icann.org> Thank you. 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 News Alert -- ICANN Announces New Continued Operations Instrument (COI) Amendment Service
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 16, 2015

Sept. 16, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2015-09-15-en ________________________________ ICANN Announces New Continued Operations Instrument (COI) Amendment Service 15 September 2015 - ICANN today launched the Continued Operations Instrument<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/coi-2015-09-15-en> (COI) Amendment Service. This service will provide a method for Registry Operators to request changes to the level of funding in their COI. The COIs are an important part of safeguarding the operation of top-level domains (TLDs) by ensuring sufficient financial resources to cover critical registry functions in the event of registry failure. In December 2011, ICANN published guidance to help Registry Operators calculate the estimated costs for the operations of a TLD based on their projected domain registrations under management (DUMs). Since that time, the launch of new gTLDs has provided Registry Operators with market-driven data points on which to base their projected DUMs. With the COI Amendment Service, Registry Operators now have a mechanism to request a change to the value of their COI to align with the updated DUMs projections of a TLD. To submit a request, Registry Operators must be in good standing and the domain must have been in General Availability/Registration for a minimum of six months. To begin the process, the registry primary contact must open a case in the GDD Portal<https://gddportal.icann.org> and submit a completed COI Amendment Request Form<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/coi-amend-request-form-15sep15-…> [PDF, 1.04 MB]. For additional requirements, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/coi-amend-service-faqs-2015-09-15-en> page and the COI Amendment Service Guide<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/coi-amend-service-guide-15sep15…> [PDF, 314 KB]. ICANN is committed to ensuring that sufficient financial resources are available for the continuity of critical registry functions. Specification 8 of the Registry Agreement states Registry Operators shall have a COI that provides for sufficient financial resources to cover the five critical registry functions. Should a COI be insufficiently funded, ICANN will ask the Registry Operator to use the amendment service to update its COI within 60 days. A webinar about the COI Amendment Service is scheduled for Wednesday, 30 September 2015 - details below. ________________________________ Webinar Details & How to Attend Date / Time: 30 September 2015, 00:00 - 01:00 UTC (time zone converter<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html>) Join Online: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gdd Join the Teleconference: Download numbers now<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/registry-webinar-dial-in-number…> [PDF, 114 KB] (Passcode: GDD) Agenda: * Introduction to COI Amendment Service * Requirements for Submitting a Request * Bank of America - ICANN's Advising Bank * Question & Answers This webinar will be conducted in English. ________________________________ Further information * Continued Operations Instrument (COI)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/coi-2015-09-15-en> * COI Amendment Service Frequently Asked Questions<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/coi-amend-service-faqs-2015-09-15-en> * How to Submit a COI Amendment Request<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/coi-amend-service-guide-15sep15…> [PDF, 314 KB] * COI Amendment Request Form<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/coi-amend-request-form-15sep15-…> [PDF, 1.04 MB] For any questions, please contact ICANN Global Support: GlobalSupport(a)icann.org<mailto:GlobalSupport@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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ICANN News Alert -- Lao Script Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 15, 2015

Sept. 15, 2015

[ICANN]<https://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-15-en ________________________________ Lao Script Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) 15 September 2015 ICANN is pleased to announce the formation of the Generation Panel to develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) for Lao script. Following the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2013-07-11-en>, on 9 September 2015 the Lao script community submitted to ICANN the Proposal for the Generation Panel for the Lao Script Label Generation Ruleset for the Root Zone<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lao-script-lgr-proposal-15sep15…> [PDF, 511 KB]. ICANN staff has reviewed the proposal including panel composition and scope, to ensure that requirements set forth in the LGR Procedure<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 772 KB], and in particular the criteria set forth in the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2013-07-11-en>, are fulfilled. "On behalf of ICANN we are grateful to the Lao script community for volunteering to develop the Lao LGR proposal for the Root Zone," said Sarmad Hussain from the IDN Program at ICANN, "and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication of Laos for hosting the panel." With composition and work plan approved, the Lao Generation Panel will start its work on the label generation rules. According to the LGR Procedure<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 772 KB], the starting point of any Generation Panel's work is the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR), with its second version (MSR-2<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-04-27-en>) released on 27 April 2015. The full specification of Generation Panel's tasks can be found in the LGR Procedure<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 772 KB] in particular, Section B.3 "Variant Rule Generation Procedure". ICANN has provided a central public workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Lao+GP> on the project website where Lao Generation Panel composition, work plan updates, public reports, contact details, and any other relevant information will be included. As a reminder, and to highlight the importance of script community involvement required in the development of the IDN Root Zone LGR, we would like to reiterate the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2013-07-11-en>. A successful development of the Root Zone LGR depends on having Generation Panels for each script represented in the Root Zone. In addition to ongoing efforts with the Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Japanese, Khmer, Lao and Neo-Brahmi, Generation Panel formation is expected to cover other scripts including Cyrillic, Ethiopic, Georgian, Greek, Hebrew, Korean, Latin, Myanmar, Sinhala, Thai and Tibetan. For further information on how to form a Generation Panel, please refer to the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2013-07-11-en> and to the additional supporting documentation provided on the Root Zone LGR Project website<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Root+Zone+LGR+Proje…>. Individual interests may be emailed to idntlds(a)icann.org<mailto:idntlds@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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ICANN News Alert -- Independent Examiner Issues Final Report of Their Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 15, 2015

Sept. 15, 2015

[ICANN]<https://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-15-en ________________________________ Independent Examiner Issues Final Report of Their Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization 15 September 2015 Westlake Governance Limited ("Westlake Governance"), the independent examiner for the review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization ("GNSO") has issued its final report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-review-final-15sep15-en.pdf>. This marks an important milestone in ICANN's commitment to continuous improvement, accountability and transparency. After extensive consultation with the GNSO and the broader ICANN community, including a formal public comment process<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en> and ongoing engagement and participation of the GNSO Review Working Party<https://community.icann.org/x/X5LhAg>, Westlake Governance formulated their conclusions. Westlake determined that the GNSO has made good progress in implementing a Working Group model as the foundation for consensus work, in restructuring the GNSO Council and in improving communications and coordination with the ICANN Board and other structures, among other improvements. Recognizing that organizational effectiveness is a process of continuous improvement, Westlake offers 36 recommendations in the areas of: participation & representation, continuous development, transparency and alignment with ICANN's future. In preparation for the eventual implementation of Board-approved recommendations, the GNSO Review Working Party will provide their input on feasibility, focusing on prioritization of recommendations and alignment of implementation with other improvements already planned or underway. The ICANN Board is expected to take action on the findings and recommendations in the early part of 2016, after consideration of all community input. Final Report of Review of the GNSO is available here<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-review-final-15sep15-en.pdf>; it can be accessed from the recently updated GNSO Review web page<https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/org/gnso>. What is the significance of the GNSO Review? The GNSO<http://gnso.icann.org/en/> serves an important function - it is responsible for developing and recommending to the ICANN Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains. Based on direction from the Board, the purpose of the Review was to evaluate organizational effectiveness of the GNSO in accordance with the ICANN-provided objective and quantifiable criteria; acknowledge areas that are working well, identify areas that need improvement and propose needed changes. This review, like reviews of other structures within ICANN, is mandated by ICANN's Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws>. The Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the Board<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/organizational-effectiveness-committe…> (previously the Structural Improvements Committee) is responsible for review and oversight of policies relating to ICANN's ongoing organizational review process. "This Review is significant for a number of reasons. The process piloted several improvements, offering important lessons that will be incorporated into upcoming Reviews. The Final Report comes at a time of pivotal change and transformation at ICANN. The Community's views along with the examiner's insights will inform and contribute to enhanced organizational effectiveness of ICANN structures and ICANN as a whole," commented Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Chair of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee. How is the GNSO Community involved? During the course of the last 14 months, Westlake Governance conducted research, analyzed data and evaluated effectiveness of prior review recommendations working closely with the GNSO Review Working Party. The 20-member GNSO Review Working Party<https://community.icann.org/x/X5LhAg> representing the diversity of the GNSO Community was designated by the GNSO Council as a liaison between the GNSO, the Independent Examiner and the ICANN Board. Under the leadership of Jen Wolfe, this group has represented the voice of the GNSO community throughout the Review, in an effort that introduced several important Review process improvements. What does "continuous improvement" mean? With Reviews as a tool to inspire a culture of continuous improvement, the GNSO Review Working Party will have a pivotal role in helping prioritize recommendations and ensuring a shared understanding of what an "effective" or "successful" implementation would look like. The independent review process fostered diverse views on how GNSO should be structured for the future and these discussions are expected to provide useful input into GNSO's implementation work. Whether structural changes are needed and when such changes should be considered will be topics for discussion after the conclusion of the Review process, possibly during the implementation planning. GNSO Review by the Numbers [https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/gnso-review-final-report-6…] For additional information, please visit: * GNSO Review web site<https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/org/gnso> * GNSO Review Working Space<https://community.icann.org/display/GR2/GNSO+Review+2014+Home> * Frequently Asked Questions & Answers for the GNSO Review<https://community.icann.org/x/zbXhAg> * GNSO web site<http://gnso.icann.org/en/> * Organizational Reviews Information<https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/org>

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Meeting Invitation / ALAC Teleconference / 22 September 2015 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 15, 2015

Sept. 15, 2015

Dear All, The September ALAC Monthly call is scheduled on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 , from 19:00-21:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/q4fh4kr The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/24NYAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. 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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