December 2017 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN News Alert -- Nomination Period Opens For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN62 | Nominations Close 19 March 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-12-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Nomination Period Opens For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN62 | Nominations Close 19 March 2018 11 December 2017 Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> ICANN is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award. Launched in 2014 at ICANN50 in London, the Multistakeholder Ethos Award recognizes ICANN participants who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions, acknowledging the importance of ICANN's multistakeholder model of Internet governance, and contributed in a substantive way to the higher interests of ICANN's organization and its community. The ideal recipient(s) will have served in roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization and/or Advisory Committee in a significant capacity. Candidates for the award will demonstrate at least five years of participation in the ICANN Community. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of community members appointed by the Chairs of each Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANN Stakeholders with the aim of consensus building and collaboration that substantiate ICANN's multistakeholder model; 2. Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, through the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and demonstrating a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests; and 3. Demonstrated additional devotional factors exhibited by time spent supporting ICANN's multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this Nomination Form[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Any additional information in support of nominations and/or questions about the award process may be submitted via email at ethosaward2018(a)icann.org.<mailto:ethosaward2018@icann.org> Award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2018 at ICANN62 Panama City. For more insights on the award program, please consult the ICANN Community Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Registration Open for ICANN Academy 2018 Leadership Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-12-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Registration Open for ICANN Academy 2018 Leadership Program 11 December 2017 LOS ANGELES – 11 December 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has issued a call for registrations for the 2018 Leadership Program, to be held 7–9 March in San Juan, Puerto Rico, just prior to ICANN61<https://meetings.icann.org/en/sanjuan61>. The program helps current and incoming leaders to better understand the complexities of ICANN and to develop facilitation skills. Interested individuals need to be endorsed by their Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, or Stakeholder Groups. The registration deadline is Friday, 5 January 2018, 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The registration form can be found here[formpl.us]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.formpl.us_form_490…>. The Leadership Program does not provide financial support for travel to Puerto Rico, but does cover accommodations and offer a stipend for the days of the program. 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 – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. 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 with a community of participants from all over the world.

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FY19 Additional Budget Requests - Timeline and Criteria
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

Dear All, This note is to announce that the FY19 Additional Budget Request process has started. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. FY19 Additional Budget Requests cover the period 1 July 2018 through 30 June 2019. The relevant information is available on the At-Large FY19 Additional Budget Request Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY19+Additional+Budget…>, including the key deadlines, details of the process, principles and the request template. The ALAC Subcommittee on Finance and Budget<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Subcommittee+on+Finance+an…> (FBSC) plays a key role in reviewing all At-Large FY19 Additional Budget Requests for submission to ICANN. IMPORTANT: In 2016, the members of the FBSC agreed to the following criteria for At-Large proposals: * Outreach should not be a major focus. Activities to improve engagement with existing members is encouraged. * If any request is made on outreach, it should probably go through the CROPP program and not this special request process. * Proposals should include ways in which will make the ALAC and/or the At-Large community more effective and develop the At-Large community. * RALO requests must go through a bottom up process within their RALO prior to being submitted for consideration by the FBSC. * They must be explicitly supported by the RALO representative on the FBSC. * Staff is currently expecting that basic resources for community communications/printing will be supported through the core ICANN budget, but that community proposals for printing , etc. will be accepted as a back-up in case expectations change. Specific proposals for communications resources beyond simple printing and editing functions should be prepared and submitted. IMPORTANT: Between now and 12 January 2018 the RALOs are asked to review any ALS request or complete a template on behalf of the RALO and send requests to At-Large Staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind regards, 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> [unknown.png]

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Call for Comments: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations is ready for your review. 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/6Q9yB. 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 18 December 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>. 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 -- .WED Placed in Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-12-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ .WED Placed in Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) Program 8 December 2017 Los Angeles – 8 December 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") today designated an emergency interim registry operator for the generic top-level domain (gTLD) .WED. An Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) may be temporarily activated if a gTLD registry operator reaches an emergency threshold of downtime for any of the five critical registry functions. These functions are: domain name system (DNS) resolution for registered domain names, operation of the shared registration system, operation of Registration Data Directory Services (e.g., WHOIS), registry data escrow deposits and maintenance of a properly signed zone in accordance with DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) requirements. Registry operator, Atgron, Inc., which operates gTLD .WED, experienced a Registration Data Directory Services failure, and ICANN designated EBERO provider Nominet as emergency interim registry operator. Nominet has now stepped in and is restoring service for the TLD. The EBERO program is designed to be activated should a registry operator require assistance to sustain critical registry functions for a period of time. The primary concern of the EBERO program is to protect registrants by ensuring that the five critical registry functions are available. ICANN's goal is to have the emergency event resolved as soon as possible. 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 – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. 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 with a community of participants from all over the world.

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At-Large and GNSO Calls / Week of 11-15 December 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 11-15 December 2017. Monday 11 December 2017 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw 20:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/wg5yB Tuesday 12 December 2017 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/GwSbAw 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 19:00 UTC: EURALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/JBVyB Wednesday 13 December 2017 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/OBVyB 18:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw Thursday 14 December 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical &Operations https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw 18:00 UTC: At-Large Consumer Safeguards Briefing Webinar https://community.icann.org/x/1hZyB Friday 15 December 2017 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D3703C.0ED67240]

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ICANN News Alert -- Webinar: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review New Sections of Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-12-07-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Webinar: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review New Sections of Draft Report 7 December 2017 LOS ANGELES – 7 December 2017 – On 18 December 2017, the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT) will host a webinar on the new sections of its Draft Report. The Draft Report was posted on 7 March 2017[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 4.94 MB], and the new sections made available for public comment on 27 November 2017[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>. During the webinar, members of the CCT Review Team will provide a briefing on the new sections, which contain draft findings and recommendations pertaining to Domain Name System abuse, costs to trademark holders, domain name parking, and consumer choice. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions directly to the Review Team. The CCT Review Team is examining the extent to which the introduction or expansion of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) has promoted competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice. The Review Team is also determining the effectiveness of the safeguards put in place to mitigate issues arising from the introduction of new gTLDs and the New gTLD Program's application and evaluation process. A recording will be made available on the CCT Review Team wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…>. Webinar Details & How to Attend * Date: 18 December 2017 * Time: 16:00 – 17:00 UTC (click here[timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.timeanddate.com_wo…> to view time zone converter) * To participate, please RSVP to: mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> to receive the dial-in information. Agenda * CCT Mandate & Timeline * DNS Abuse * Rights Protection Mechanisms * "Parked Domains" * Next Steps Additional Resources * Visit the CCT wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> for up-to-date information on the work of the Review Team as well as news and opportunities to participate. * Visit the CCT page on ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> to view documents associated with essential milestones, outputs and final deliverables. * The Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review is mandated by ICANN Bylaws Section 4.6.[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 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 – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. 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 with a community of participants from all over the world.

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IMPORTANT Webinar Invitation: At-Large Consumer Safeguards Briefing Webinar on Thursday, 14 December 2017 at 18:00 UTC for 90mins
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to invite you to join the At-Large Consumer Safeguards Briefing Webinar. Speakers are Bryan Schilling, ICANN Consumer Safeguards Director, who will be providing an update on ICANN consumer safeguard activities, and Trang Nguyen, VP, Strategic Programs who will be presenting on consumer safeguards and registrants. The webinar is scheduled on Thursday, 14 December 2017 from 18:00-19:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yc5w6wgw The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/1hZyB French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/atlarge-briefing-session/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D37015.F8D85E70] From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:39 PM To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Trang Nguyen <trang.nguyen(a)icann.org>, Bryan Schilling <bryan.schilling(a)icann.org>, Brian Gutterman <brian.gutterman(a)icann.org>, Jamie Hedlund <jamie.hedlund(a)icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: REMINDER / IMPORTANT DOODLE: At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards Dear All, At the request of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards is being organized. Speakers include Bryan Schilling, ICANN Consumer Safeguards Director, who will be providing an update on ICANN consumer safeguard activities, and Trang Nguyen, VP, Strategic Programs who will be presenting on consumer safeguards and registrants. Please complete this Doodle poll to find a suitable date and time, week commencing 11 December 2017. Doodle Link: https://doodle.com/poll/yzgstiftt3y9bfg7 French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff 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/icannatlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image002.png@01D37015.F8D85E70]

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ICANN News Alert -- Reminder: Register for 7 December Q&A on the Latest Quarterly Stakeholder Update
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 6, 2017

Dec. 6, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-12-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Reminder: Register for 7 December Q&A on the Latest Quarterly Stakeholder Update 5 December 2017 LOS ANGELES – 5 December 2017 – Last week we published our latest Quarterly Stakeholder Update[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_quarterl…> for the period ending 30 September. You can view the report on the ICANN website[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_quarterl…> as well as an Executive Summary recording from Göran Marby, President and CEO, and Cherine Chalaby, Chairman of the Board. You are invited to attend a question and answer (Q&A) call on 7 December at 1700 UTC to ask any questions on this report. Please click here[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> to register and receive the instructions for joining the call. If you are unable to access the form, please email us<mailto:icann.communications@icann.org> your full name and an email address to be registered. The call is recorded and open for all to attend with live interpretation provided in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Recordings will be posted 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 ICANN organization has done in line with ICANN's mission of keeping the Internet secure, stable, and interoperable. 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 – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. 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 with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Launches the FY19 SO/AC Additional Requests Budget Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 5, 2017

Dec. 5, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-12-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Launches the FY19 SO/AC Additional Requests Budget Process 5 December 2017 LOS ANGELES – 5 December 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) launched the FY19 Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee (SO/AC) Additional Budget Request Process. An official email communication and post on the Finance Community Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> marked the start of the process. The email and webpage contain information on submission deadlines and deliverables referencing the following three documents: * FY19 Community Additional Budget Requests Process description and timeline for the FY19 Community Additional Budget Request Process * Principles that govern ICANN's request assessment work * FY19 Community Requests Template Please see the FY19 Community Additional Budget Requests Process page available here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Please email any questions you may have to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> and check the Finance Community Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> for updates. We look forward to your continued engagement on the SO/AC Additional Requests Budget Process for FY19. 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 – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. 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 with a community of participants from all over the world.

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