November 2018 - ALAC-Announce

Call for Comments: ICANN Seeking Community Feedback on Proposed Unified Access Model
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on ICANN Seeking Community Feedback on Proposed Unified Access Model<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+ICA…> 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/wwA5BQ. The At-Large website page for the Statement is here: https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12105. 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. 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 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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Announcement of Erich Schweighofer as ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the European Region
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 2018

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to announce that the ALAC has voted to appoint Erich Schweighofer as the ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the European Region for the year beginning at ICANN 63 and ending at ICANN 66. Many apologies for the delay in announcing the result of the ALAC vote. This was an oversight by At-Large staff support. Erich and the NomCom Operations Team were informed of his appointment in 19 September, the day following the closure of the vote. The ALAC had previously appointed the following NomCom Delegates: * Aziz Hilali<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Aziz+HILALI+SOI> - African Region * Nadira Al-Araj<https://community.icann.org/x/hwrfAw> - Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Region * Tracy Hackshaw<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Tracy+Hackshaw+SOI> - Latin American and Caribbean Islands Region * Leah Symekher<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Leah+Symekher+SOI> - North American Region Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- Annual Publication of Financial Information
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2018

Nov. 6, 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-2018-11-05-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Annual Publication of Financial Information 5 November 2018 LOS ANGELES – 5 November 2018 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the publication of several documents containing financial information in accordance with bylaw requirements. The financial information published relates to ICANN, inclusive of its affiliate Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and to PTI as a separate entity. Audited Financial Statements: ICANN published its FY18 Consolidated Financial Statements, accompanied by the "unqualified" audit report from BDO LLP, the independent auditors, which means that the audit was clean and no material issue was found. View the ICANN FY18 Audited Financial Statements [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 508 KB] PTI published its FY18 Financial Statements, accompanied by the "unqualified" audit report from BDO LLP, the independent auditors. View the PTI FY18 Audited Financial Statements [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 225 KB] In accordance with the Section 22.3 of ICANN's Bylaws, and Section 9.8 of PTI's Bylaws, these financial statements must be posted within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, or by 31 October 2018. ICANN also posted the FY18 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 545 KB] for the period 1 July 2017 through 30 June 2018. This is part of its accountability and transparency commitments, and in accordance with the ICANN Bylaws. This report includes a description of any payments made by ICANN to and on behalf of Directors, including compensation, reimbursements of expenses, payments made to third-party vendors such as hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies. In support of a continued commitment to accountability and transparency, these and other financial documents are posted to the ICANN Current Year (FY18) Financial Information [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> page and the Financial Information for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) [pti.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pti.icann.org_financia…> page. ICANN invites the community to review this information and submit questions and comments to: controller(a)icann.org<mailto:controller@icann.org>. 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. About PTI Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) is responsible for the operational aspects of coordinating the Internet's unique identifiers and maintaining the trust of the community to provide these services in an unbiased, responsible, and effective manner. Mainly, PTI is responsible for the operation of the IANA functions: Domain Names<https://www.iana.org/domains> Number Resources<https://www.iana.org/numbers> Protocol Parameter Assignments<https://www.iana.org/protocols> Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) was incorporated in August 2016 as an affiliate of ICANN, and, through contracts and subcontracts with ICANN, began performing the IANA functions on behalf of ICANN in October 2016. Learn more about the delivery of the IANA services at iana.org<http://www.iana.org/>.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 2 November 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2018

Nov. 6, 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 2 November 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Supplemental Initial Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (Overarching Issues & Work Tracks 1-4) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 30 October 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN64 | Kobe] 9 – 14 March 2019: ICANN64 | Community Forum – Kobe, Japan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/kobe64> 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 FY19 Operating Plan and Budget [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>

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Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 at 21:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2018

Nov. 5, 2018

Dear All, The November ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 November 2018 from 21:00 – 23:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9dk5hl6 The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/OwLVBQ Conference ID’s: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alac/ 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<applewebdata://037026B5-B5A1-4167-985F-406A347D8A0E/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtlarge

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Reminder: Public Comment: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT) Final Report & Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2018

Nov. 5, 2018

Dear All, This is a reminder that the public comment on the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT) Final Report & Recommendations<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=96209663> is live. Public comment will end on 27 November 2018 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits statements on public comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet end users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a statement on behalf of the ALAC. The At-Large website page on this statement is https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12683. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/-wq8BQ. All pertinent resources can also be found there. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC statement on this public comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community 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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Reminder: New Public Comment: Initial Report of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2018

Nov. 5, 2018

Dear All, This is a reminder that the public comment on the Initial Report of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Ini…> is live. Public comment will end on 27 November 2018 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits statements on public comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet end users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a statement on behalf of the ALAC. The At-Large website page on this statement is https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12681. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/_wq8BQ. All pertinent resources can also be found there. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC statement on this public comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community 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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Reminder: New Public Comment: Draft Final Report of The Second Security and Stability Advisory Committee Review (SSAC2)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2018

Nov. 5, 2018

Dear All, This is a reminder that the public comment on the Draft Final Report of The Second Security and Stability Advisory Committee Review (SSAC2)<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=96210748> is live. Public comment will end on 03 December 2018 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits statements on public comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet end users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a statement on behalf of the ALAC. The At-Large website page on this statement is https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12731. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/PA_8BQ. All pertinent resources can also be found there. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC statement on this public comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community 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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Reminder: Public Comment: Supplemental Initial Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (Overarching Issues & Work Tracks 1-4)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2018

Nov. 5, 2018

Dear All, This is a reminder that the public comment on the Supplemental Initial Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (Overarching Issues & Work Tracks 1-4)<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=96214566> is live. Public comment will end on 12 December 2018 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits statements on public comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet end users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a statement on behalf of the ALAC. The At-Large website page on this statement is https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12799. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/Jh68BQ. All pertinent resources can also be found there. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC statement on this public comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community 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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Reminder: Call for Comments: Draft PTI and IANA FY20 Operating Plan and Budgets
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2018

Nov. 5, 2018

Dear All, This is a reminder the first draft ALAC statement on Draft PTI and IANA FY20 Operating Plan and Budgets<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Dra…> 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/hQG8BQ. The At-Large website page for the statement is here: https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12568. 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. 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 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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