January 2017 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN News Alert -- ICANN and CA Collaborate on an African Law Enforcement Capacity Building Workshop in Kenya
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-01-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN and CA Collaborate on an African Law Enforcement Capacity Building Workshop in Kenya 13 January 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>) and the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA[ca.go.ke]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ca.go.ke_&d=DgMFaQ&…>) are pleased to announce their collaboration on a law enforcement agencies capacity building workshop this month from 25th-26th January, 2017. The workshop is hosted by the Communication Authority of Kenya, the GAC Public Safety Working Group (PSWG), with support from ICANN's Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) , Security, Stability and Resiliency (SSR) and Compliance teams. The workshop aims to raise awareness and build capacity in the African law enforcement community on how to participate in ICANN and engage effectively in the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC[gacweb.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gacweb.icann.org_displ…>) and ICANN policy making. It will also focus on capacity building within the Law Enforcement Agencies and review the Domain Name System (DNS) and its impact on public safety. A range of topics will be covered: * Introduction to ICANN's mission and multistakeholder bottom-up policy development model * Introduction to the GAC: role, organisation and membership * Introduction to the Public Safety Working Group (PSWG): mandate and work plan * Definition of Abuse of the DNS that can be addressed through ICANN's processes and contracts * Mitigation of DNS Abuse: the role and obligations of contracted parties * Mitigation of DNS Abuse: the role and tools of ICANN's Security Stability and Resiliency Team * How Law Enforcement agencies should engage with ICANN The African Law Enforcement Capacity Building Workshop will provide an opportunity to share experiences with around 15 African Heads of Cybercrime units, members of the Public Safety working group as well as other representatives from governments and industry. The full agenda can be found here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 330 KB]. -------The End---- About ICANN: ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address into your computer or other device - a name or a number. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Holds the First Capacity Building Workshop for African GAC Members
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Holds the First Capacity Building Workshop for African GAC Members 13 January 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>) in cooperation with the ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Under-served Regions Working Group is pleased to announce the first capacity building workshop for the Africa Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC[gacweb.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gacweb.icann.org_displ…>) members in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop, themed "Harnessing the Potential of the Africa GAC Members for better Participation in ICANN" will be held from 23-24 January 2017 with the support of the Communication Authority and the Government of Kenya[ca.go.ke]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ca.go.ke_&d=DgMFaQ&…>. This is the first regional workshop organized by ICANN's recently established Nairobi Engagement Office. From ICANN, Göran Marby[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, ICANN President & CEO, Thomas Schneider[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, GAC Chair will both be present with executives, the regional ICANN team and community members. The keynote address and Official Opening will be done by Joseph Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of ICT - Republic of Kenya. The workshop will focus on raising awareness and assist in building capacity of the African GAC representatives and governments on how best to effectively participate and contribute to policy making at ICANN. It will also introduce critical active relevant policy topics, working groups including relevant GAC and cross-community working groups that require the immediate attention and participation of GAC members. The workshop will seek feedback from the African GAC representatives on how to better help them improve their regional footprint as well as at ICANN. The workshop will cover a range of topics that will include: * Understanding the ICANN Ecosystem * Policy development process at ICANN * ICANN Africa Strategy - an Overview * New gTLDs and the Role of GAC: * Understanding ccTLD Re-delegation ICANN looks towards creating a stronger association with the community in Africa, including governments in the region, to help increase awareness and participation in ICANN's work and the Internet policy processes under ICANN's remit. The full agenda can be found here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 440 KB]. The event will be livestreamed. The link will be uploaded soon. -------The End---- About ICANN: ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address into your computer or other device - a name or a number. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report Register for the FY17 Q2 Call on 15 February, 15:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report - Register for the FY17 Q2 Call on 15 February, 15:00 UTC 12 January 2017 ICANN has announced its FY17 Q2 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 15 February 2017 at 15:00 UTC. The call will focus on how ICANN has implemented community policy for the quarter ending 31 December 2016. The call will also provide an Africa and Middle East update, as part of a new format aimed at spotlighting regional activities. Please click here[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> to register for the call and to receive joining instructions. If you are unable to access the form, please email us<mailto:icann.communications@icann.org> to register with your full name and an email address. The call is open for all to attend and live interpretation is offered in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. There will be a Questions & Answers (Q&A) session and all materials (recordings, transcripts and presentations) will be archived and made available on the ICANN website[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. These calls were set up to enhance ICANN's accountability and transparency efforts, and are a great way for you to stay informed on what the organization has done in line with ICANN's mission of keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. More information Please visit the Reporting page[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> on the ICANN website for more information, including recordings of previous calls. The presentation will be posted 24-48 hours in advance.

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Call for Volunteers: .NGO Community Advisory Panel
by Alan Greenberg Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

The Public Interest Registry (PIR), the operator of the .NGO and .ONG top level domains (see http://pir.org/products/ngo-ong-domain/) is looking for one person to represent the ALAC in its NGO Community Advisory Council. The Advisory Council provides important feedback and advice on issues relating to the NGO community ranging from policy considerations to the introduction of new services. The NGO Community Advisory Council plays a vital role in helping Public Interest Registry fulfill its mission. With .ngo domain users representing NGOs of varying size, sectors,scope and geography, it is important to have advocates in the Internet community who fully understand their needs as diverse service-based organizations. The Council continually lends its unique global expertise to help us meet those needs and strengthen our efforts in supporting NGOs worldwide. The Advisory Council meets Face-to-Face annually (generally in September) and via teleconference four times per year. To the extent allowed by PIR confidentiality rules, the successful applicant will be expected to regularly report to the ALAC on Advisory Council issues and if applicable consult with the ALAC. PIR has asked the ALAC to identify a number of candidates. Ideally, such candidates will come from an active At-Large ALS that has a proven record of engagement with the NGO community. Candidates should have notable leadership experience in non-commercial/civil society community and an acute understanding of the issues and policies that affect the NGO society. Candidates should submit their Expression of Interest detailing their experience, expertise and qualifications along with a statement that they have sufficient time and interest to fulfill the Advisory Council duties. The ALAC Appointee Selection Committee will review all EoIs and will select a small number which will be forwarded to PIR. The final selection on the ALAC Representative will be done by the PIR Nominating Committee. All EoIs must be sent to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Wednesday, 25 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC. Please use an e-mail Subject of: NGO Community Advisory Council. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC

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GNSO and At-Large Calls - Weeks of 16 January - 20 January 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the weeks of 16 January – 20 January 2017. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 16 January 2017 20:00 UTC: (At-Large) NARALO Rules of Procedures Working Committee Call https://community.icann.org/x/j7DDAw 23:00 UTC: (At-Large) LACRALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/z7LDAw Tuesday 17 January 2017 03:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 14:00 UTC: ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach and Engagement https://community.icann.org/x/y7HDAw 15:00 UTC: (At-Large) EURALO Task Force on ALS Engagement https://community.icann.org/x/rq-DAw 19:00 UTC: (At-Large) EURALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/u7LDAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights Sub team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Wednesday 18 January 2017 06:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 14:00 UTC: Hold for At-Large Technology Taskforce call – details will be sent shortly 17:00 UTC: (At-Large)EURALO Copenhagen Meeting Activities https://community.icann.org/x/D7bDAw 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith Conduct https://community.icann.org/x/nhWOAw Thursday 19 January 2017 05:00 UTC: WS2 SO/AC Accountability Subgroup https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 06:00 UTC: (At-Large) APRALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/463DAw 15:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 – IDNs/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Staff Accountability Subgroup https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: (At-Large) NARALO General Assembly Agenda Call https://community.icann.org/x/_7XDAw 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 – Legal/Regulatory Issues https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw Friday 20 January 2017 05:00 UTC: (At-Large) APRALO-APAC Hub Webinar on the topic: (Intermediate) Updates and takeaway from IGF 2016 and what it means for you in APAC https://community.icann.org/x/M6-DAw 13:00 UTC: WS2 Jurisdiction Sub Team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)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(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> [cid:image001.png@01D20FF4.6D68B060]

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Call for Comments: ALAC Statement on the Identifier Technology Health Indicators: Definition
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

Dear All, Yrjo Lansipuro, member of the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) and ALAC Liaison to the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC), developed the first draft ALAC Statement on the Identifier Technology Health Indicators: Definition<https://community.icann.org/x/MJnDAw>. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here https://community.icann.org/x/MJnDAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 19 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: 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 -- Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team 11 January 2017 DEADLINE EXTENSION – Applications to be appointed to the Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review Team are due on 20 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the second review of Registration Directory Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Review). Interested individuals are invited to provide the following information, in the template[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_rdsapply…> [PDF, 2.66 MB] provided: * A biography, detailing relevant work and/or academic experience, as well as subject matter knowledge; * Your motivation for detailing your interest in serving on the Review Team and what you will bring to the team; * Specify the Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC) that you would like to have consider you for nomination. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials to reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org> by 20 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. Note that all applications and supporting materials will be published as they are received on the RDS wiki page[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…>. Limited Scope Proposal Recent discussions among the leadership of the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO/AC) and the Board Working Group on Registration Directory Service have highlighted concerns with the expected workload and community bandwidth in light of all the WHOIS related activities currently underway. To address these concerns, and to ensure that the RDS Review is conducted efficiently and effectively, the SO/AC leaders are considering a proposal to limit the scope and timeline for this review. The current proposal would ask that the RDS Review Team limit its review to conducting an investigation of the implementation results from the last WHOIS Review Team. Selection of the Review Team Under the new Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, each SO/AC will have an opportunity to nominate up to seven applicants to serve on the Review Team. An applicant's name will only be presented to the SO/AC identified by the applicant for consideration. After SO/AC nomination process concludes, all nominations will be provided to the SO/AC Leaders to conduct the selection process for the Review Team according to the specified expertise and diversity (gender and geographic) requirements from the nominations received, the Review Team may contain up to 21 members, plus an ICANN Board member (designated by the ICANN Board). Timeline Call for volunteers published 28 October 2016 Deadline to apply for Review Team 20 January 2017 Time Commitment Applicants should be prepared to devote their time to the review process. Review Team work is expected to include regular conference calls (some of which may not be held during business hours in all time zones), and possibly up to three face-to-face meetings, each lasting two to three days. Under the Limited Scope Proposal, the RDS Review Team may be asked to complete its work within six months of its first meeting. Compensation RDS Review Team members will not receive compensation from ICANN for their service on the team. However, travel, meal and lodging costs for Review Team members who participate in Review Team meetings will be reimbursed upon request in accordance with ICANN's community travel support guidelines[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_news_…>. Responsibilities * Participate in creation of charter documents for the Review Team; * Select appropriate performance indicators and benchmarks; * Consider public, community and Board input and incorporate it as appropriate in Review Team recommendations; * Determine whether additional data or analysis is needed and participate in an ensuing provider selection, if necessary; * Provide timely updates to the community on the status of the Review Team's work; * Analyze findings; * Draw conclusions based on findings, develop useful and feasible recommendations; * Provide guidance on prioritization of recommendations and definition of desired outcomes; * Post the draft report of the Review Team for public review and comment; * Deliver a final Review Team report; and * Designate Review Team members to participate in the implementation planning work that follows the delivery of the final Review Team report. Skills and Experience To compose a well-balanced Review Team, ICANN seeks members who, in the aggregate, possess the following skills and experience: * Prior member of the 1st WHOIS Review Team or was an active contributor to its work * Prior member of the Expert Working Group on Registration Directory Service * Familiarity with operation of the Domain Name System (DNS) * Familiarity with WHOIS registrant data collection, compliance, directory service (RDDS) management * Familiarity with Translation and Transliteration of WHOIS Contact Information * Familiarity with ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law * Familiarity with malware and abuse vectors and mitigations, including cybercrime * Familiarity with WHOIS Data Retention Waiver Process Composition of the Review Team, depending on expertise and skills required, will aim to achieve: * Diversity in general, with particular attention on: * Geographic diversity; and * Gender diversity. Desired Attributes Applicants should possess the following professional and personal attributes: * Multistakeholder community understanding * Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude * Willingness to learn * Readiness to contribute * Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or preconceptions * Analytical skills Methodology, Budget & Support ICANN will provide the Review Team with a clearly articulated review budget at the start. Throughout the review, there will be periodic reporting by the Review Team on its progress relative to planned schedule and budget. A clear and focused review scope is expected to assist the Review Team with prioritizing recommendations in order to optimize finite ICANN resources (time and budget). ICANN organizational support will be made available to the Review Team. Support could include assistance with project management; organization of work, documents and activities; as well as sharing of tools and best practices for conducting an effective review. English is the working language of the Review Team. Key communications and documents will be translated in accordance with the ICANN Language Services policies. Background Community-led reviews are an important mechanism for furthering ICANN's obligations outlined in the new Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> that went into force on 1 October 2016. * Ensuring accountability, transparency and the interests of global Internet users; * Preserving security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; * Promoting competition, consumer trust and consumer choice; * Registration Directory Service (WHOIS) policy. These Specific Reviews replace the reviews that were formerly mandated under the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC). The specific objectives for the Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review are to review the effectiveness of WHOIS, and whether its implementation meets the legitimate needs of law enforcement, promoting consumer trust and safeguarding registrant data. The first WHOIS review concluded in 2012 and was conducted under the AOC. The Final Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 1.44 MB] from the First Review Team was submitted to the ICANN Board on 11 May 2012, with Board action to approve the report and recommendations, including the implementation plan[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 119 KB] occurred on 8 November 2012. For more information on the status of the implementation activities arising out of the 1st WHOIS Review team, please visit the WHOIS Implementation Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Additional Materials RDS Call for Volunteers presentation[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> Contact If you have any questions, please contact Margie Milam or Karen Mulberry at reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org>.

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ICANN News Alert -- IANA Functions Customer Survey Results Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-01-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ IANA Functions Customer Survey Results Available 11 January 2017 - Los Angeles - Today, ICANN published the results of an annual survey that measures the perception of satisfaction among IANA functions customers regarding the services they receive. In the 2016 survey, which accounts for transactions completed between September 2015 and August 2016, 94 percent of respondents reported being "satisfied" or "very satisfied." View Customer Survey Findings[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.iana.org_reports_2…> [PDF, 2.15 MB]. The IANA Functions Customer Survey measures satisfaction in relation to documentation quality, process quality, transparency, timeliness, accuracy, reporting and courtesy. In the 2016 survey, 99 percent of respondents reported being satisfied with the accuracy of their transactions. Customers also identified accuracy as the most important measure of performance for the fourth consecutive year. Notably, 94 percent of customers reported satisfaction in regard to transparency this year, an increase from 89 percent in the 2015 survey. While the results of the survey are generally positive, ICANN continues to explore opportunities for improvement. This year, there was a drop in satisfaction regarding process quality, from 95 percent to 89 percent. there are projects underway to enhance the IANA processes and systems that were mentioned in the survey. ICANN commissioned Ebiquity, a global reputation consultancy, to administer the survey. Those who make IANA functions transactions - top-level domain operators, protocol parameter and regional Internet registry managers, RFC authors, Internet Engineering Steering Group members, DNSSEC KSK ceremony participants and .INT domain registrants - were invited to take the survey. This year, ICANN issued 4,286 invitations and 10 percent of customers responded. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help 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 helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>.

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ICANN News Alert -- Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions: Deadline Is 21 March 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-01-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions: Deadline Is 21 March 2017 11 January 2017 The ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications and/or recommend candidates for ICANN's key leadership positions. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. We are inviting applications and recommendations for the following positions: * Two members of the ICANN Board of Directors * Three representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one each from Africa, Asia/Australia/Pacific Islands and Latin America/Caribbean regions * Two members of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) * One member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Currently, the eight NomCom-selected Board members are: Maarten Botterman[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, Cherine Chalaby[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, Steve Crocker[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, Asha Hemrajani[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, Rafael Lito Ibarra[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, Khaled Koubaa[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, George Sadowsky[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…> and Lousewies Van der Laan[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's systems of unique identifiers, and in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. They will gain valuable insights and experience from working across boundaries of knowledge, responsibility, culture and geography. They will make a valuable public service contribution toward the functioning and evolution of this essential global resource. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skills and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the NomCom webpage[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_nomcom20…>. Application Deadline and Process For full consideration, ICANN must receive applications by 21 March 2017, 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). * Submit applications through the online application request form[nomcom.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nomcom.icann.org_apply&…> or by emailing nomcom2017(a)icann.org<mailto:nomcom2017@icann.org>. * Submit candidate recommendations through the online form[nomcom.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nomcom.icann.org_sugges…> or by emailing nomcom2017(a)icann.org<mailto:nomcom2017@icann.org>. All applications are confidential. Selections will be announced in August or September 2017. Successful candidates will assume their positions after ICANN's Annual General Meeting, to be held from 28 October to 3 November 2017. Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement and Compensation These positions require regular participation in teleconferences and may involve significant international travel, including travel to ICANN's three annual Public Meetings. Meetings during 2017 will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark (1–16 March); Johannesburg, South Africa (26–29 June); and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (28 October – 3 November). Reasonable direct expenses incurred in the course of service will be reimbursed. Each Board Member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but is not required to do so. (See Board Member Compensation[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>.) Background The NomCom is an independent committee tasked with selecting eight members of the Board of Directors and other key positions within ICANN's structure. It is designed to function independently from the ICANN Board, Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. NomCom members act only on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the scope of the ICANN mission and responsibilities assigned to it by the ICANN Bylaws. NomCom members contribute understanding of the broad interests of the Internet community as a whole, and knowledge and experience of specific Internet constituencies who have appointed them. The challenge for the NomCom is to integrate these perspectives and derive consensus in its selections. Although appointed by Supporting Organizations and other ICANN bodies, individual NomCom members are not accountable to their appointing bodies. NomCom members are accountable for adherence to the ICANN Bylaws and for compliance with the rules and procedures established by the NomCom. For More Information Learn more by visiting the 2017 NomCom website[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_nomcom20…>. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2017(a)icann.org<mailto:nomcom2017@icann.org>.

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Call for Candidates: CCWG Auction Proceeds
by Alan Greenberg Jan. 11, 2017

Jan. 11, 2017

This is a CALL FOR CANDIDATES in the At-Large Community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) on New gTLD Auction Proceeds. The new generic top level domain (gTLD) Program established auctions as a mechanism of last resort to resolve the competition sets between identical or similar terms (strings) for new gTLDs Currently the fund contains over $230 million dollars (note that $132 million of this is related to an auction that is being disputed). The CCWG is tasked with developing a proposal(s) for consideration by the Chartering Organizations (those ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees that have adopted the CCWG Charter) on the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the new gTLD Auction Proceeds. That proposal will then be submitted to the ICANN Board. Note that the CCWG will NOT be deciding on projects to be funded, but rather on the mechanism to be used to allocate funds. MEMBERS As one of the Chartering organizations, the ALAC may name five people to be Members of the CCWG and presuming sufficient qualified candidates, our intent is to select one per ICANN region (based on citizenship as per ALAC membership). Full details of the CCWG may be found at <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-13-en>https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-13-en. Members must commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCWG. The estimated average workload will be no less than 3-4 hours per week. This means attending conference calls which will likely last 60-90 minutes per week (some of which will be held at inconvenient hours to accommodate world-wide participation) and mailing list participation. Past CCWGs have also formed sub-groups to divide the work. If this CCWG does so, that might increase workload. The total length of engagement is likely to be at least 1 year. The CCWG, any sub-groups it forms, and its mailing lists will all be conducted in English and all Members must be sufficiently fluent. There will be a Working Group within At-Large which will support our five CCWG Members, and all Members are also expected to participate in that WG as well. Members will also participate in any At-Large briefings and Webinars on the subject. Those interested in applying to be formally appointed to the CCWG Auction Proceeds by the ALAC should submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) including: * A resume (maximum three pages) * A statement explaining why they are interested in serving in this capacity and what skills or background they have which will help them in this CCWG. * A Declaration of Interests indicating any potential or actual conflicts. * A declaration that they can devote the time needed to participate in the CCWG and the associated At-Large WG activities. * Agreement that prior to the formal selection by the ALAC, they will attend CCWG meetings (see IMPORTANT NOTE at bottom of this message). CO-CHAIR The ALAC may also name a Co-Chair of the CCWG and the ALAC has indicated that it intends to do so. Applications are also invited to be the ALAC Co-Chair of the CCWG. The Co-Chairs play an administrative role only and do not participate in the substantive discussions of the CCWG. The time commitment of the Co-Chair is expected to be larger than that of a CCWG Member. Co-Chairs should have experience in chairing meetings and managing multi-cultural, diverse and potentially difficult groups. The EoI for Co-Chair should include all of the items required for Members. PROCESS All EoIs must be sent to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Sunday, 22 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC. All applications will be reviewed in confidence by the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) which will make recommendations to the ALAC on who to appoint. For AASC Membership, see https://community.icann.org/x/VwebAw. EoIs will be available only to the AASC and ICANN At-Large Staff. Based on an initial review of the EoI, a telephone/Skype interview of the candidates may be conducted by members of the AASC. IMPORTANT NOTE: The first meeting of the CCWG will take place on Friday, 26 January at 15:00 UTC for 60 Minutes. Since the ALAC selections will not be done by then, ALL Applicants must either attend this meeting and subsequent meetings or listen to the recordings. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC

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