January 2018 - ALAC-Announce

Call for Comments: Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO)<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=74582381> 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/bQlyB. 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 this Friday, 12 January 2018 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>. 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_172415344]

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Call for Comments: Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Rec…> 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/cwlyB. 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 this Friday, 12 January 2018 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>. 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_439050860]

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ICANN Newsletter -- 5 January 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2018

Jan. 9, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> Week ending 5 January 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen(a)ICANN61[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 January 2018 Public Comment Period Extended: CCT Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 January 2018 The Sinhala Script Community Forms the Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 3 January 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 61 | San Juan, Puerto Rico] 10 - 15 March 2018: 61st International Public ICANN Meeting – San Juan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/sanjuan61> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Public Comment Period Extended: Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2018

Jan. 9, 2018

[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-2018-01-07-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Public Comment Period Extended: Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews 8 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 8 January 2018 – The deadline to submit comments on the Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 692 KB] has been extended until Friday 2 February 23:59 UTC. Comment on the draft Operating Standards[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…>. The goal of the Bylaws-mandated Operating Standards (see Section 4.6[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org__resources_p…>) is to provide for a transparent and consistent review process by documenting rules and procedures. Please note, most procedures detailed in the draft Operating Standards are either based on existing best practices, or on processes that have been adapted from comparable procedures already in existence elsewhere within ICANN. The draft has been prepared taking into account best practices from past and current reviews, and community input received throughout several public consultations. 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2018

Jan. 9, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/6Q9yB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 12 January 2018 23:59 UTC. 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_884570045]

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Call for Comments: Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Rec…> 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/eAlyB. 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 11 January 2018 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>. 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_1121637182]

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ICANN News Alert -- Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen@ICANN61
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

[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-2-2018-01-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen@ICANN61 5 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 5 January 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the names of the individuals who will participate in the NextGen program at ICANN61, to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 10 to 15 March 2018. The 15 individuals are currently engaged in studies in North American universities in the fields of computer science, law, and human rights. In addition, 5 individuals who attended a previous ICANN Public Meeting with the NextGen program will now serve as ambassadors for these newcomers. An independent selection committee assessed the candidates. The committee selected the successful candidates based on their current studies and interest in the work currently being done in the Internet ecosystem relating to global policy and Internet governance. The individuals selected as ICANN61 NextGen participants are: Savannah Badalich Columbia University Jesús Colón Rosado University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus Justin Cray Cornell University Fransleidy de Jesús Díaz National University College Juan A. Figueroa Rosado University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón Allan Fret University of Puerto Rico Sarah Ingle Trinity College, University of Toronto Gabriel Jiménez Barrón University of Puerto Rico School of Law Ishan Mehta Georgia Institute of Technology Kaitlyn Rose Karpenko Columbia Law School Haley Lepp University of Washington Anna Cecile Loup University of Southern California Carolle Vodouhe University of Montreal Shamar Ward University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus James Wesley Wilson University of California, Los Angeles The individuals selected as ICANN61 ambassadors are: Krishna Kumar ICANN58 Joash Ntenga ICANN59 Sheilla Ayot Nyeko ICANN55 Raphael Vicente Rosa ICANN56 Fidya Shabrina ICANN57 Click here for more information about the NextGen program[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dres…>. 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 -- Public Comment Period Extended: CCT Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

[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-2018-01-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Public Comment Period Extended: CCT Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations 5 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 5 January 2018 – The deadline to submit comments on the new sections[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.12 MB] of the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review Team draft report of recommendations has been extended until Monday 15 January 23:59 UTC. Comment on the new sections.[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…> The CCT Review Team published its draft report and recommendations for public comment[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…> in March 2017. The new sections seek to reflect results from the "Statistical Analysis of DNS Abuse in gTLDs" Report (see here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…> for more information), and address costs of the New gTLD Program for trademark holders, based on the results from a survey conducted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) (see here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [PDF, 1.4 MB] for more information). In addition, the CCT Review Team requests feedback on updates made to its parking and consumer choice related sections. The CCT Review Team aims to publish its final report in Q1 2018. Additional Resources * New Sections of the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team Draft Report (EN)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.12 MB] * AR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_ar_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.57 MB] * ES[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_es_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.23 MB] * FR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_fr_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.22 MB] * RU[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_ru_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.14 MB] * ZH[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_zh_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.02 MB] Listen to the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Engagement Session at ICANN60 for more information on their findings and recommendations. See here[schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__schedule.icann.org_eve…> for details and recordings. Listen to the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Webinar on New Sections of Draft Report. See here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> for details, recordings and transcripts available in 5 UN languages. 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 08-12 January 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

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 08-12 January 2018. Monday 08 January 2018 20:00 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/XhxyB Tuesday 09 January 2018 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 1 https://community.icann.org/x/7AObAw 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 Wednesday 10 January 2018 17:00 UTC: At-Large Capacity Building Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/miJyB 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/USFyB Thursday 11 January 2018 14:00 UTC: (GNSO) CCWG Auction Proceeds Call https://community.icann.org/x/yJXDAw 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical &Operations https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw 17:00 UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/rCJyB Friday 12 January 2018 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@01D38867.D692CBB0]

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ICANN News Alert -- The Sinhala Script Community Forms the Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 4, 2018

Jan. 4, 2018

[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-2018-01-03-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ The Sinhala Script Community Forms the Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) 3 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 3 January 2018 –The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") today announced the formation of the Generation Panel to develop root zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the Sinhala script. Following the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_news_announc…>, the Sinhala script community has submitted to ICANN the Proposal for Generation Panel for Sinhala Script Label Generation Ruleset for the Root Zone[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 391 KB]. The ICANN org reviewed the proposal including panel composition and scope, to ensure that requirements set forth in the LGR Procedure[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 772 KB], and in particular the criteria set forth in the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_news_announc…>, are fulfilled. "On behalf of ICANN we are grateful to the Sinhala script community for volunteering to develop the Sinhala script LGR proposal for the root zone," said Sarmad Hussain, the Director of IDN Programs at ICANN. "We would also like to thank Theekshana Company and the University of Colombo School of Computing in Sri Lanka for providing the institutional support to the panel." With composition and work plan approved, the Sinhala script Generation Panel will start its work on the label generation rules. According to the LGR Procedure[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 772 KB], the starting point of any Generation Panel's work is the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR), with its second version (MSR-2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_news_announc…>) released on 27 April 2015. The full specification of Generation Panel's tasks can be found in the LGR Procedure[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 772 KB] in particular, Section B.3 "Variant Rule Generation Procedure". "I'd like to take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for the efforts of many communities towards developing their root zone LGR proposals," said Sarmad Hussain. "We still have more work to do including organizing script panels for Hebrew, Myanmar and Tibetan. I encourage interested parties to lend their skills in support of this effort. There are currently LGR efforts underway by Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Neo-Brahmi and Sinhala script using communities. In addition, the Arabic, Armenian, Cyrillic, Ethiopic, Georgian, Khmer, Lao and Thai script communities have finalized their root zone LGR proposals[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…>, of which many have been integrated in the second edition of the Root Zone LGR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…>. Learn more about how you can speak up for your language by visiting the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_news_announc…>. For further information on the IDN Program at ICANN, please visit www.icann.org/idn[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_idn&d=DwMFaQ…>. To start a new Generation Panel or to get involved in an existing one, please email at IDNProgram(a)icann.org<mailto:IDNProgram@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</>

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