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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the Board Director Selected by At-Large now open through 26 December 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 26, 2013

Nov. 26, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), please find attached the Call for Expressions of Interest for the Board Director selected by At-Large (in English, French and Spanish). The document contains the link for the online application. Applications will be accepted between 26 November and 26 December 2013 at 23:59 UTC. The Board Director occupying Seat 15 will join the ICANN Board at the conclusion of 2014 ICANN Annual General Meeting, in October 2014. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 22 November 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 25, 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

[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 22 November 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Experts to Discuss Benefits of Open Internet<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-20nov13-en.htm> Buenos Aires, Argentina… ICANN President and CEO Fadi Chehadé, ICANN Board Member Olga Madruga-Forti and LACNIC President Oscar Messano will participate in a panel focused on the business opportunities that are only possible on a free and open Internet. 20 November 2013 New ICANN 48 Session Added<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-19nov13-en.htm> Another session has been added to Wednesday's meeting schedule. At 07:00 ART (10:00 UTC) tomorrow, the ICANN community is invited to attend a session discussing the multistakeholder meeting in Brazil. 19 November 2013 Internet Governance Takes Center Stage at ICANN's Buenos Aires Meeting<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-18nov13-en> Buenos Aires, Argentina… The future of Internet governance took on a new priority at the opening of ICANN's 48th Public Meeting, ahead of an April conference on Internet governance in Brazil. More than 1,700 people from around the world are attending the ICANN meeting in Buenos Aires. 18 November 2013 High-Level Panel Organizes to Address Future of Internet Governance<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-17nov13-en.htm> LOS ANGELES – A diverse global group of stakeholders from government, civil society, the private sector, the technical community and international organizations has formed a Panel on the Future of Global Internet Cooperation. 17 November 2013 Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Draft Report & Recommendations: Announcement of Correction<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17nov13-en.htm> A correction was issued on 7 November 2013 by the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2) to their report dated 15 October 2013. 17 November 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 23-27 March 2014: 49th International Public ICANN Meeting – Singapore<http://singapore49.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 FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 23, 2013

Nov. 23, 2013

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 Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group<https://community.icann.org/x/_xmfAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/_xmfAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 06-Dec-2013 23:59 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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At-Large meetings - Wednesday 20 November - Buenos Aires
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Dear all, Please find the At-Large meetings schedule for Wednesday 20 November https://community.icann.org/x/pFl-Ag * 0800-0900 : APRALO Monthly Room: Atalya https://community.icann.org/x/wxafAg * 0900–1030: Academy Working Group Session Room: Atalya https://community.icann.org/x/zxafAg *1000-1100: At-Large IDN Working Group Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/3hafAg *1100-1300: Joint ATLAS II, Capacity Building WG and Regional Secretariats Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/dxyfAg<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-lacralo-showcase> *1430 – 1530: AFRALO/AfrICANN joint meeting Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/7hafAg *1600 – 1700: Joint ATLAS II OC, Capacity Building WG, Academy WG and Regional Secretariat meeting Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/hRyfAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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REMINDER: MEETING REPORTS
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Dear All, As a reminder, please be sure to submit your meeting reports on the At-Large Buenos Aires Meeting Reports Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/21l-Ag>. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen 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 -- Experts to Discuss Benefits of Open Internet
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-20nov13-en.htm ________________________________ Experts to Discuss Benefits of Open Internet ICANN to Host Panel on Internet Governance and Opportunities for Careers, Innovation and Entrepreneurship on a Free, Unrestricted Internet 20 November 2013 Buenos Aires, Argentina… ICANN President and CEO Fadi Chehadé, ICANN Board Member Olga Madruga-Forti and LACNIC President Oscar Messano will participate in a panel focused on the business opportunities that are only possible on a free and open Internet. The event, titled "Public Responsibility Session – Entrepreneurship & DNS," will take place on Thursday, 21 November, during ICANN's 48th public meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Internet Governance debate has become a hot topic in Latin America. The panel, moderated by professor Celia Lerman of Universidad Torcuato di Tella, will explore the benefits of an unrestricted Internet and the economic opportunities it fosters. "This is an excellent opportunity to engage with local academics and youth and to share with them the expertise of our community members," said Nora Abusitta, ICANN Vice President for Public Responsibility Programs. "We are very grateful to the Universidad Torcuato di Tella for hosting what we believe is going to be a fascinating dialogue with the community." ### People who wish to participate in the session are asked to RSVP at the following link: http://www.utdt.edu/inscripcion.php?id_evento=1096 Here are the details of the session: WHAT: Public Responsibility Pilot Session – Entrepreneurship & DNS WHO: Fadi Chehadé<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/chehade-en.htm>, ICANN President and CEO; Solana Ximena de Aspiazu, Senior International Negotiator and Lawyer at the National Communications Commission of the Argentine government; Olga Madruga-Forti<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/madruga-forti.htm>, ICANN Board Member; Oscar Messano<http://www.lacnic.net/web/lacnic/messano>, President of LACNIC; Fátima Cambronero<http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/igf-ambassador-2012-ambassador-al…>, LACRALO/ISOC; Celia Lerman<http://icannwiki.com/index.php/Celia_Lerman>, Professor at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella; Santiago Rodriguez Ortiz<http://santiago.com.co/me>, Internet entrepreneur. WHEN: Thursday, 21 November 8:30 AM-10:30 AM, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1130 - 1330 UTC). WHERE: Room SV4, Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 7350 Universidad Torcuato di Tella Media Contacts James Cole ICANN Global Media Coordinator Washington, D.C. Tel. +1 (202) 570 7139 james.cole(a)icann.org<mailto:james.cole@icann.org> Alexandra Dans Communications Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean Montevideo, Uruguay Tel. +598 95 831 442 alexandra.dans(a)icann.org<mailto:alexandra.dans@icann.org>

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At-Large meetings - Thursday 21 November - Buenos Aires
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 20, 2013

Nov. 20, 2013

Dear all, Please find the At-Large meetings schedule for Thursday 21 November https://community.icann.org/x/pVl-Ag * 0900-1230 : ALAC and Regional Leadership Wrap-Up meeting Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/jByfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/wxafAg> * 1230–1330: ALAC meeting with the NCSG Room: Golden Horn https://community.icann.org/x/fhyfAg Informal meetings: https://community.icann.org/x/mxKfAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: BUENOS AIRES MEETING
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 20, 2013

Nov. 20, 2013

Dear All, Please note that votes on the following Statements are expected to be held on Thursday, 21 November, 2013 during the ALAC and Regional Leadership Wrap-Up Meeting<https://community.icann.org/x/jByfAg>, taking place from 9:00-12:00 ART in the Golden Horn meeting room: * ALAC Statement on the Policy & Implementation Working Group<https://community.icann.org/x/-hSMAg> * ALAC Statement on the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Draft Report & Recommendations<https://community.icann.org/x/7RGfAg> * ALAC Statement on the Thick Whois Policy Development Process (PDP) Recommendations for Board Consideration<https://community.icann.org/x/6B2fAg> In accordance with the ALAC Rules of Procedure Section 12.3<https://community.icann.org/x/kIYi>: * 12.3.1 If an ALAC Member is unable to participate in a decision of the ALAC, another ALAC Member (Proxy Holder) may hold a proxy to cast that vote on behalf of the first ALAC Member (Proxy Giver). As such, if you are an ALAC member that is unable to attend the vote, please inform Staff if you have assigned a Proxy and, if so, if it is a Directed Proxy. Alternatively, if you wish to send your vote on these Statements directly to Staff, you may do so as well. It is asked that you inform Staff of your proxy or vote before Thursday, 21 November, 2013 09:00 ART. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen 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 -- New ICANN 48 Session Added
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-19nov13-en.htm ________________________________ New ICANN 48 Session Added 19 November 2013 Another session has been added to Wednesday's meeting schedule. At 07:00 ART (10:00 UTC) tomorrow, the ICANN community is invited to attend a session discussing the multistakeholder meeting in Brazil. Scheduled for an hour and a half, the session will include a continental breakfast and will be held in the Sheraton Buenos Aires Convention Center, room Libertador AB. Remote participation is available through ICANN's meeting website at http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-multistakeholder-community. For those who cannot attend the meeting, a live audio stream will be available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Transcripts, in all seven languages, will be provided after the meeting.

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ICANN Policy Update -- November 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

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