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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System
by At-Large Staff April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System <https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg> ." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System <https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg> " for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg> . Please note that the poll will be open from 24-April-2014 00:00 UTC to 01-May-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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullr ich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gru ber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Sta ff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues
by At-Large Staff April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues <https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg> ." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues <https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg> " for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg> . Please note that the poll will be open from 24-April-2014 00:00 UTC to 01-May-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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullr ich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gru ber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Sta ff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Update on Root Zone LGR Generation Panel Formation
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23apr14-en.htm ________________________________ Update on Root Zone LGR Generation Panel Formation 23 April 2014 ICANN is pleased to announce significant progress in the formation of Generation Panels for Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR). Generation Panels are community panels that will establish the rules that define, for a given script, which code points are permitted for use in U-Labels in the Root Zone, which labels are variants of each other and, where variants exist, whether such variant labels are deemed allocatable for the Root Zone. Generation Panels will be formed for each script, but are in different stages<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/All+Panels+Status+U…> of formation based on the activity of the communities that they serve: * To date, the Arabic Script Generation Panel is fully formed and operational. The Panel convened in person at the ICANN 49 in Singapore. * Members of the Chinese community have submitted a formal proposal to form the Chinese Generation Panel, which is currently under review by ICANN. * A group of volunteers interested in forming the Neo-Brahmi Generation Panel is actively recruiting members. Interested parties should view the Call for Participation<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43976436/Call%20For%20Volu…> [PDF, 72 KB]. * There has been significant activity in the Cyrillic, Korean, and Japanese scripts communities. Various community members have taken the initiative and led efforts in forming Generation Panels. * Other script communities have not yet formed Generation Panels. If you are interested in establishing a Generation Panel, view the Call for Generation Panels to develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/call-for-panels-lgr-11ju…> [PDF, 149 KB]. Other ways to participate: Before the Generation Panels can begin their work, the maximal set of code points from which the Generation Panels can construct their Label Generation Rules must be defined. The Integration Panel<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Integration+Panel> has defined this maximal set of code points in the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR-1), which is currently available for public comment. The comment period is open until 30 April 2014, and the reply period is open from 1 May 2014 to 21 May 2014. To review the MSR-1 and submit your comments, access here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/msr-03mar14-en.htm> the public comment forum. For additional information, view the July 2013 announcement of the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jul13-en.htm>. Inquiries and expressions of interest may be sent to idntlds(a)icann.org<mailto:idntlds@icann.org>.

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VOTE RESULT: (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group - VIBUG
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from (196) VIBUG we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (196) VIBUG be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group (VIBUG) Report date: Wednesday 23 April 2014 01:07 UTC ALS Application (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group (VIBUG) As at Poll close: Tuesday 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 12 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 -- 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>

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VOTE RESULT (195) Native Public Media
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from (195) Native Public Media we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (195) Native Public Media be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (195) Native Public Media Report date: Wednesday 23 April 2014 01:06 UTC ALS Application (195) Native Public Media As at Poll close: Tuesday 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 12 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3823y7X4niIuJPttW2vZvyq7 You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- 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>

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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal for Review of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-22apr14-en.htm ________________________________ Request for Proposal for Review of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) 22 April 2014 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking a provider to conduct an independent review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO<http://gnso.icann.org/en/>), as mandated by ICANN's Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws>. As part of ICANN's ongoing commitment to its evolution and improvement, Article IV – Section 4 of ICANN's Bylaws contains provisions for "periodic review of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, each Advisory Committee (other than the Governmental Advisory Committee), and the Nominating Committee." These periodic reviews present ICANN structures with opportunities for continuous improvement through consistent application of compliance review principles to objectively measure performance relative to specific and quantifiable criteria developed by ICANN based on the unique nature of its structures. The resulting implementation of improvements and the systematic means of measuring performance and validating effectiveness of implementation are of utmost importance to the ongoing legitimacy of ICANN. The GNSO is the policy-making body responsible for generic top-level domains, such as .COM, .NET, and .ORG. Its members include representatives from generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) registries, gTLD registrars, intellectual property interest, Internet service providers, businesses and non-commercial interests. The GNSO strives to keep gTLDs operating in a fair, orderly fashion across one global Internet, while promoting innovation and competition. Given the significant increases in the number and nature of the generic Top Level Domains resulting from the recent launch of the New gTLD Program, the upcoming review of the GNSO is of critical importance to the ICANN community. ICANN is planning to start the review on 1 July 2014, with an anticipated duration of 6 months, and is seeking qualified providers to conduct the review in a timely and efficient manner. For additional information and instructions for submitting responses please see http://www.icann.org/en/news/rfps/rfp-gnso-review-22apr14-en.zip [ZIP, 672 KB]. Activity Dates RFP published 22 April 2014 Participants to indicate interest in submitting RFP 30 April Participant proposals due by 13 May Target for participant presentations (finalists) Week of 19 May (May 19-23) Target for Final evaluations and selection of vendor (includes contracting and award to participant) 10 June Board appointment of independent reviewer 26 June Estimated start of implementation 1 July Final Report 15 January 2015

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (197) Open Media
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

Dear All, The regional advice from NARALO regarding ALS Applicant 197) Open Media has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant 197) Open Media be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC until 29 April 2014 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC

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VOTE RESULT (193) Fundetic Bolivia
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

Dear All, With 15 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Fundetic Bolivia we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from LACRALO for ALS Applicant (193) Fundetic Bolivia be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (193) Fundetic Bolivia Report date: Tuesday 22 April 2014 11:25 UTC ALS Application (193) Fundetic Bolivia As at Poll close: Monday 21 April 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 15 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 100.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 9 60.00 2 Abstain 4 26.67 3 No 2 13.33 You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3815Fna3zJBvAWbUZLTTWEfH You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- 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> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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ICANN Newsletter -- 18 April 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 21, 2014

April 21, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 18 April 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 51 in Los Angeles California<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-18apr14-en.htm> The ICANN Fellowship program seeks participants from developing countries of the world in order to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents to engage in the multi-stakeholder process and become the new voice of experience in their regions and beyond. 18 April 2014 ICANN Begins Transition To New Website<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17apr14-en.htm> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced the beginning of a transition to a new ICANN.org website. 17 April 2014 Proposed Changes to the Inter-Registrar Policy (Watch the Video & Provide Comments)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-14apr14-en.htm> The public comment period for the IRTP-D Working Group's Initial Report closes on 25 April 2014 at 23:59 UTC. 14 April 2014 Internationalized Registration Data Expert Working Group Interim Report Public Comment Opened<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-14apr14-en.htm> This Public Forum invites comments on the Interim Report from Whois review team internationalized registration data expert working group. The Report proposes internationalization requirements for fourteen categories of data elements currently outputted by the various gTLD registration data directory services. 14 April 2014 IDN ccTLD Request From Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of, Successfully Passes String Evaluation<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14apr14-en.htm> ICANN is pleased to announce the successful completion of String Evaluation on proposed IDN ccTLD string for Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of. 14 April 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 22-26 June 2014: 50th International Public ICANN Meeting – London<http://london50.icann.org/> 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<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant TLDs LGR Procedure Implementation Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 21, 2014

April 21, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft “ALAC Statement on the IDN Variant TLDs – LGR Procedure Implementation – Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1<https://community.icann.org/x/ShfRAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large IDN Variant TLDs – LGR Procedure Implementation – Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/ShfRAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 25 April 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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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