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GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 01-05 September 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 29, 2014

Aug. 29, 2014

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 the 01 September. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 01 September None at this time Tuesday 02 September 14:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg Wednesday 03 September 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/Qb-hAg 19:00 UTC: GNSO Policy and Implementation WG https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag Thursday 04 September 13:00 UTC: GNSO Translation and Transliteration Contact https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 14:00 UTC: GNSO Review Working Party: https://community.icann.org/x/WZLhAg 20:00 UTC: GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open Friday 05 September None at this time Please confirm your dial-out requests For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls: At-Large Staff : staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: Policy & Implementation Working Group (PIWG) Feedback Request
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 29, 2014

Aug. 29, 2014

Dear All, Please kindly note that the At-Large Policy & Implementation Working Group (PIWG) Feedback Request Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/JgjxAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather At-Large comments on the PIWG's new process flow charts: 1) GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) and 2) GNSO Input Process (GIP). Kindly note that no formal ALAC Statement on this topic will be submitted. Please submit comments on this topic using the comments function in the workspace by 11 September 2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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PLEASE RSVP Monthly GNSO WG Newcomer Open House Session
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

Monthly GNSO WG Newcomer Open House Session These ongoing monthly sessions are for new GNSO WG participants to come together and discuss any questions they may have about GNSO Working Groups, procedures and/or processes. We know there is a lot of information to digest when you join a GNSO Working Group and these monthly meetings are an opportunity for newcomers and more experienced participants to meet in an informal setting without the pressure of "real work" that needs be done. The agenda is flexible. The presenters will be ready with a standard set of materials if people would like to discuss them. Feel free to submit questions, either in advance or at the beginning of the meeting, if there is a topic that you would like to explore in more depth . Providing useful answers to a wide range of questions is part of the reason why these meetings are Thursday 3 July at 20.00 UTC Thursday 7 August at 12.00 UTC Thursday 4 September at 20.00 UTC Thursday 2 October at 12.00 UTC Thursday 6 November at 20.00 UTC Thursday 4 December at 12.00 UTC To convert to your local time zone, please see http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html. If you are interested to join the next meeting on 3 July or any of the future meetings, please let the GNSO Secretariat know (gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>) and we will send you the call details. If there are any specific questions you already have, or any overviews or introductions you think would be helpful (e.g. GNSO Policy Development Process or GNSO Working Group guidelines), please let us know in advance and we will prepare materials accordingly. Feel free to share this invitation with others that you think may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you at the next meeting! Nathalie Peregrine & Terri Agnew GNSO Secretariat

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ICANN News Alert -- Join the ICANN Accountability and Governance Cross Community Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-27-en ________________________________ Join the ICANN Accountability and Governance Cross Community Group 27 August 2014 You are encouraged to participate in the Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance Process by joining the ICANN Accountability & Governance Cross Community Group. This group is responsible for identifying issues for consideration regarding ICANN's current accountability mechanisms and possible improvements, appointing participants to the ICANN Accountability & Governance Coordination Group and providing ongoing input to the Coordination Group. The Cross Community Group is open to all interested individuals. While there is no deadline to register, you are encouraged to sign up before the first virtual meeting of the Group scheduled for 15 September 2014 from 14:00 - 16:00 UTC. To join the Cross Community Group, simply submit your name and affiliation1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-27aug14-en.htm#fo…> to accountability-ccg-members(a)icann.org<mailto:accountability-ccg-members@icann.org>. All members of the Cross Community Group will be listed here<https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Membership>. Those who join the Cross Community Group are encouraged to participate in discussions through the designated accountability-cross-community(a)icann.org<mailto:accountability-cross-community@icann.org> mailing list. This mailing list will be accessible only to Cross Community Group members, but will be publicly archived and available here<http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/>. For the most up-to-date information regarding the Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance Process, please visit Community Wiki.<https://community.icann.org/category/accountability> ________________________________ 1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-27aug14-en.htm#no…> To enable transparency, it will be possible to identify which SO/AC/SG you wish to be affiliated with. If none, you may select "other." Stakeholders identifying with "other" may either not identify with any particular SO or AC, or be new to the ICANN structure and is still familiarizing themselves.

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ICANN News Alert -- Charter for the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group is Published
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-27-en ________________________________ Charter for the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group is Published 27 August 2014 The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) today announced that it has finalized and published the group's charter<http://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/charter-icg-27aug14-en.pdf> [PDF, 45 KB]. The final charter is the result of multiple email and phone discussions among the members of the ICG, and the 8-15 of August open comment period<http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-08-en> on the draft charter<http://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-charter-coordination-group…> [PDF, 44 KB]. To view the comment archives, ICG documents, public drop box and other resources, please see the ICG Activities<http://www.icann.org/resources/pages/icg-activities-2014-07-18-en> page.

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VOTE RESULT: ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom from LACRALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 27, 2014

Aug. 27, 2014

Dear All, Please kindly note that the ALAC vote on the ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom from LACRALO is now completed. Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that an announcement on the final vote results be published. *** QUESTION: Who do you support to become the LACRALO ALAC Delegate to NomCom for the period of 1 year beginning at the end of the ICANN Los Angeles Meeting in October 2014? Please either select one candidate from the list below (listed in alphabetical order of the family name) or abstain. Kindly note the LACRALO priorities, result of the prioritization vote below. - Carlos Dionisio Aguirre (2nd LACRALO priority) - Sylvia Herlein Leite (1st LACRALO priority) - Abstain *** The poll was initially open from 15-August-2014 00:00 UTC to 19-August-2014 23:59 UTC. As the poll closed, 14/15 ALAC members voted and no candidate received more than 50% of the votes, thus the Chair of the ALAC requested to rerun the vote. As at Poll close: Tuesday 19 August 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % 1 Carlos Dionisio Aguirre (2nd LACRALO priority) 7 50.00 2 Sylvia Herlein Leite (1st LACRALO priority) 5 35.71 3 Abstain 2 14.29 You may view the poll independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=4152x8LqbjX5uEI5ArQFjwFI *** During the rerun, the poll opened on 22-August-2014 00:00 UTC and completed prior to the schedule close time (28-August-2014 00:00 UTC), as 15/15 ALAC members voted. Both candidates received exactly the same number of votes and neither exceed 50%. As at Poll close: Monday 25 August 2014 21:50 UTC Number of voters: 15 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 100.00 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % 1 Carlos Dionisio Aguirre (2nd LACRALO priority) 7 46.67 1 Sylvia Herlein Leite (1st LACRALO priority) 7 46.67 3 Abstain 1 6.67 You may review the poll independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=4162vP6DLCEVe3TMj3kjb2Dm *** As the ALAC Rules of Procedure 12.2.4.4<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/2262672/ALAC%2BRoP-06April…> allows, the Chair of the ALAC, by sole decision, may cast an additional ballot to eliminate the tie. Accepting the recommendation made by the LACRALO Prioritization Vote that closed on 08-August-2014 23:00 UTC<http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/lac-discuss/2014q3/001371.html>, the Chair of the ALAC casted an additional ballot for Sylvia Herlein Leite. *** To confirm: The ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom from LACRALO for the period of 1 year beginning at the end of the ICANN Los Angeles Meeting in October 2014 is Sylvia Herlein Leite. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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New Public Comment: Implementing Rights Protection Mechanisms in the Name Collision Mitigation Framework
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 26, 2014

Aug. 26, 2014

Dear all, Please kindly note that the At-Large Workspace for the following Public Comment has been created: Implementing Rights Protection Mechanisms in the Name Collision Mitigation Framework<https://community.icann.org/x/0QXxAg> Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN at the Internet Governance Forum | International Convention and Exhibition Center, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2-5 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 26, 2014

Aug. 26, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-08-25-en ________________________________ ICANN at the Internet Governance Forum | International Convention and Exhibition Center, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2-5 2014 25 August 2014 [Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Istanbul, Turkey | 2 – 5 September 2014]<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/igf-istanbul-1020x406-25au…> ICANN looks forward to participating in this year's 9th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/> meeting in Istanbul, Turkey<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/about.istanbul.html>. The overarching theme of the Istanbul meeting is: Connecting Continents for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/about.igf.html>. This year's meeting will build on previous IGFs and further the dialogue on Internet governance and emerging Internet issues. It will also build on the success of NETmundial and promote its outcomes. ICANN believes that the IGF plays an effective role in fostering global multistakeholder cooperation in Internet governance and strongly supports its continuation beyond its 2015 mandate. IGF Istanbul 2014 News Coming soon. Video/Pictures Coming soon. Quick Links IGF Istanbul 2014<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/index.html> IGF Istanbul Program Guide<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/programme.html> IGF Istanbul 2014 Forum Venue Information (İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar – ICEC)<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/venue.html> FAQ<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/faq.html> IGF website<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/> About the IGF (from the IGF website) [Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Logo]<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/igf-logo-207x70-25aug14-en…> The IGF is an open forum for multistakeholder dialogue on public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance aimed at promoting the multistakeholder Internet governance approach to ensure sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development of the Internet. The United Nations Secretary-General formally announced the establishment of the IGF in July 2006 and the first meeting was convened in October/November 2006. ICANN Participation in Pre-IGF and Other Events (including Main Focus Sessions) Date Time Event Title Location 1-Sept 0800-0930 BCG Breakfast (Invite Only) Hilton Bosphorus<http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/turkey/hilton-istanbul-bosphorus-ISTHITW/i…> 1-Sept 0900-1800 NETmundial Session Meeting Venue 1-Sept 1400-1600 High-Level Meeting Meeting Venue 1-Sept 1830-2100 Internet Technical Community Reception Istanbul Intercontinental<http://istanbul.intercontinental.com.tr/en/general/default.asp> 4-Sept 0930-1230 Evolution of Internet Governance Ecosystem/Role of the IGF – Reaction to NETmundial + CSTD + WSIS, ITU and other fora Meeting Venue 4-Sept 1430-1600 Best Practices Forum wrap-up Ciragan Palace<http://www.kempinski.com/en/istanbul/ciragan-palace/welcome/> 5-Sept 0930-1100 IANA Functions: NTIA's Stewardship Transition and ICANN's Accountability Process Meeting Venue ICANN Participation at Istanbul IGF Workshops and Open Forums (Meeting Venue) Date Time Event Title 2-Sept 1100-1230 GAC Open Forum<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/open-forum-requests/details/7/126/open-forum…> 3-Sept 0900-1030 Accountability in Multistakeholder Governance Regime ICANN<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 3-Sept 0900-1030 Internet Governance: Challenges, Issues and Roles<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 3-Sept 1100-1230 Internet Governance: a case for variable geometry?<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 3-Sept 1100-1230 Internet blocking: When well intentioned measures go too far<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/107> 3-Sept 1100-1230 Evaluating MS Mechanisms to Address Governance Issues<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 3-Sept 1100-1230 ICANN Globalization and the Affirmation of Commitments<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 3-Sept 1430-1600 Languages on the move: Deploying multilingualism in the net<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/11> 3-Sept 1430-1600 ICANN Globalization in an Evolving IG Ecosystem<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 4-Sept 0900-1030 Internet as an engine of growth and development<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 4-Sept 1100-1230 Global Public Interest of the Internet<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 4-Sept 1430-1600 ICANN Open Forum<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/open-forum-requests/details/7/147/open-forum…> 4-Sept 1430-1600 Accountability challenges facing Internet governance today<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/96> 4-Sept 1430-1600 Institutionalizing the "Clearing House" Function<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/153> 4-Sept 1630-1800 Developing countries participation in ICANN policies: GNSO<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/114> 4-Sept 1630-1800 Emerging Issues from the Arab Internet Community Perspective<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 5-Sept 0900-1030 Improving Internet Architecture to Drive Consumer Trust<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…> 5-Sept 0900-1030 AIGF Meeting: Future of Internet & Perspective for Africa<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/134> 5-Sept 1100-1230 Aligning ICANN Policy with Privacy Rights of Internet Users<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_dupli…>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 22 August 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 26, 2014

Aug. 26, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 22 August 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Have Questions About the ICANN Accountability Process?<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-22-en> On 14 August ICANN posted the Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance: Process and Next Steps. Since posting, we've received some questions that are compiled here together with items perhaps useful to be addressed for the community. 22 August 2014 APAC Webinar: ICANN Participation in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-08-21-en> The webinar will provide a brief overview of the ICANN related sessions at the IGF in Istanbul from 1-5 September, and will provide an opportunity for members of the community to discuss collaboration opportunities. 21 August 2014 Reminder: Next Meeting of ICG to follow IGF in Istanbul<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-21-en> The next face-to-face meeting of the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) will take place on 6 September 2014 following the Ninth Annual IGF Meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. 21 August 2014 Public Comment Invited: Board Working Group Report on Nominating Committee (BWG-NomCom)<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-21-en> The ICANN Board has directed that the report prepared by the Board Working Group on Nominating Committee (BWG-NomCom) relating to issues of size and composition be posted for public comment. 21 August 2014 Introduction of Two-Character Domain Names for .SOHU, .IMMO, .SAARLAND, .CLUB<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-19-en> Four (4) Registry Services Evaluation Process (RSEP) requests were submitted by the registry operators listed below to allow the introduction of two-character domain names for the below TLDs. In total, the requests concern 4 New gTLDs. 19 August 2014 Accountability & Governance Public Experts Group Members Announced<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-19-en> As described in the 14 August 2014 posting of the Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Process and Next Steps, four respected individuals with backgrounds in academia, governmental relations, global insight, and the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC), will form the Accountability & Governance Public Experts Group. 19 August 2014 Webinar: ICANN Participation in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-18-en> You are invited to participate in an informal webinar about ICANN's participation in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on Friday, 22 August at 16:00 UTC. 18 August 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 12-16 October 2014: 51st International Public ICANN Meeting - Los Angeles<http://la51.icann.org/en/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> 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<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/planning-2012-02-25-en> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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ICANN News Alert -- Accountability & Governance Public Experts Group Begins Discussions
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 26, 2014

Aug. 26, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-6-2014-08-25-en ________________________________ Accountability & Governance Public Experts Group Begins Discussions 25 August 2014 As announced<http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-19-en> on 19 August 2014, members of the Accountability and Governance Public Experts Group have been selected. This group will be responsible for the selection of up to seven Advisors to sit on the ICANN Accountability & Governance Coordination Group to assure that best practices are brought in from the larger global community. Initial discussions amongst the group members have begun, and they will be holding their first call on 26 August 2014 to determine their working methods moving forward. An audio recording of the call will be posted on the Public Experts Group Space on the Community Wiki<https://community.icann.org/category/accountability> following the meeting. In addition, the community may follow the Public Experts Group through its publically archived mailing list<http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/public-experts/>. For all information regarding the Public Experts Group and the ICANN Accountability and Governance Process, please visit the Community Wiki<https://community.icann.org/category/accountability>.

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