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Final Recommendations of the Accountability and Transparency Review Team
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 3, 2011

Jan. 3, 2011

Dear All, Please find attached the final recommendations of the Accountability and Transparency Review Team. The document is being forwarded to you on behalf of Cheryl Langdon-Orr who served as the ALAC representative on the inaugural ATRT. Translations of this document will be provided soon. ICANN Announcement of Final Recommendations of the Accountability and Transparency Review Team : http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-31dec10-en.htm For more information on the At-Large activities on this issue, visit the the wiki workspace under: https://community.icann.org/display/TransRev/At-Large+Accountability+and+Tra nsparency+Review+Team+Workspace For more information regarding the Accountability and Transparency Review Team activities, see : http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/review-1-en.htm For background information regarding the Affirmation of Commitments : http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/ -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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NOW OPEN: ALAC Vote on ALAC Statement on Single Character IDN TLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 27, 2010

Dec. 27, 2010

Dear All, The Chair of the ALAC requested the Staff to start a five day online vote on the ALAC Statement on Draft Final Report on Policy Aspects Regarding Introduction of Single Character IDN TLDs. ******** The question to be put will be the following: Do you support the ratification of the ALAC Statement on Draft Final Report on Policy Aspects Regarding Introduction of Single Character IDN TLDs for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? With possible answers: Yes No Abstain ******** You may may review the draft statement under: https://community.icann.org/display/alacdocs/ALAC+Statement+on+Draft+Final+R eport+on+Policy+Aspects+Regarding+Introduction+of+Single+Character+IDN+TLDs You can track votes as they come in under: https://www.bigpulse.com/p13170. There is also a link entitled ³See who voted², which allows you to see who has voted so far. A separate email with their voting credentials has been sent to the members of the ALAC a couple of minutes ago. Please contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org if you did not receive your credentials so far. The vote will remain open until Tuesday, 28 December at 2359 UTC. All currently open ALAC votes are linked to a menu page under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m6962 The results of closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Compliance Staff response to questions posed during ALAC Policy Discussion Part 1 Meeting
by Heidi Ullrich Dec. 24, 2010

Dec. 24, 2010

Dear All, As requested during the Compliance staff briefing that took place in the ALAC Policy Discussion Part I meeting held 7 December 2010, please find below the written answers to questions that were posed in the Adobe Connect room. ** Q: How many new compliance officers are planned to be added during the next calendar year? A: 3 but we have plans to adequately staff the department to support the new gLTD program. Q: The latest draft terms and conditions governing registrar accreditation applications still seem to allow for the accreditation of shell corporations. Why is ICANN continuing to allow this practice? A: It is our understanding that there is no policy that prohibits this practice. If the community wishes to adopt such a policy, staff will follow it. Q: Section 3.16 of the RAA requires registrars to provide on their web sites accurate contact details, including a valid email and mailing address. Is this being audited? A: It is ICANN's current practice that prior to renewal, ICANN informs registrars of this new requirement and checks registrars' websites for compliance as part of the renewal process. In addition, ICANN is planning to incorporate website checks into its 2011 registrar audit schedule. Q: Onlinenic was ordered to pay $33 million for cybersquatting. Why is this cybersquatter still an accredited registrar? A: ICANN was aware of the judgment, but the matter was subsequently settled between the parties. ICANN staff engaged in numerous correspondence and discussions with OnlineNIC's attorneys and staff when considering its renewal application. Based on the facts and materials available to ICANN at the time, we did not believe that there were grounds for denying its renewal application pursuant to Section 5.4 of the RAA: 5.4 Term of Agreement; Renewal; Right to Substitute Updated Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective on the Effective Date and shall have an initial term running until the Expiration Date, unless sooner terminated. Thereafter, if Registrar seeks to continue its accreditation, it may apply for renewed accreditation, and shall be entitled to renewal provided it meets the ICANN-adopted specification or policy on accreditation criteria then in effect, is in compliance with its obligations under this Agreement, as it may be amended, and agrees to be bound by terms and conditions of the then-current Registrar accreditation agreement (which may differ from those of this Agreement) that ICANN adopts in accordance with Subsection 2.3 and Subsection 4.3. ICANN continues to closely monitor OnlineNIC's registration practices as well as its compliance with all RAA requirements. The fact that OnlineNIC is now under the 2009 RAA means more enforcement tools would be available to ICANN if OnlineNIC is found to be non-compliant with its RAA obligations. We believe this is a good thing. - Compliance Staff, 22 December 2010 ** These questions and answers have also been added to the on-line agenda page for this meeting so that they are part of the public record (see: http://cartagena39.icann.org/node/15433) Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (310) 578 - 8647 Fax: +1 (310) 823 - 8649 Cell/Mobile: +1 (310) 437 - 3956

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For Review: Draft ALAC statement on the Draft Final Report on Policy Aspects Regarding Introduction of Single Character IDN TLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2010

Dec. 22, 2010

Dear All, In preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process on the draft ALAC statement on the Draft Final Report on Policy Aspects Regarding Introduction of Single Character IDN TLDs, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a final call for comments be made. The draft ALAC statement is available at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Statement+on+Draft+Final+Re port+on+Policy+Aspects+Regarding+Introduction+of+Single+Character+IDN+TLDs?f ocusedCommentId=7209254 <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Statement+on+Draft+Final+R eport+on+Policy+Aspects+Regarding+Introduction+of+Single+Character+IDN+TLDs? focusedCommentId=7209254&#comment-7209254> &#comment-7209254. Information on the public comment on the Draft Final Report on Policy Aspects Regarding Introduction of Single Character IDN TLDs is available at: http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#jig-draft-final-report. Please could any final comments be submitted to the wiki page using the comments function by Thursday, 23 December at 23:59 UTC? Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff

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DOODLE / Community call on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 20, 2010

Dec. 20, 2010

Dear All, As requested by Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Community call on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) is being organized for the week of 20 December. Tina Dam, ICANN's Senior Director, IDNs, and Bart Boswinkel, ICANN’s Senior Policy Advisor, ccNSO, will talk about the currently open public comments related to IDNs: 1) Interim Paper Inclusion of IDN ccTLD’s in the ccNSO<http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#idn-cctld-ccnso>, 2) Draft Final Report on Policy Aspects Regarding Introduction of Single Character IDN TLDs<http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#jig-draft-final-report>; and 3) Review of IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process<http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#fast-track-review-2010>. Participants will also be able to engage in a discussion of these three issues with the guest speakers. This call will be scheduled for 60 minutes at an Asia-Pacific friendly time. Interpretation into French and Spanish will be available upon receiving 3 or more requests. Members of the At-Large community are requested to complete the following Doodle by Monday, 20 December at 1700 UTC. http://doodle.com/d35aikrmu85ehsr7 Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff

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Final CSTD Text for Information
by Heidi Ullrich Dec. 20, 2010

Dec. 20, 2010

Dear All, Please find below a copy of the final text adopted on Friday by the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), and provided by Baher Esmat, Manager, Regional Relations for the Middle East. It is the view of the ALAC ExCom that becoming directly involved with the CSTD process constitutes mission creep. Indeed, some RALO bylaws specifically prohibit such involvement beyond the confines of ICANN. The statement below is therefore provided to our ALSes for informational purposes only, as an aid to understand the overall environment that ICANN is evolving in. As the text does not explain procedures used to choose CSTD invitees, we encourage the ALSes directly involved with that process to continue their work and look forward to continue receiving high-level updates on their valuable work. ** Final Text: The Chair of the CSTD establishes a Working Group of 15 member states plus the five member states which hosted the IGF meetings plus the two member states which hosted WSIS. This Working Group will seek, compile, and review inputs from all member states and all other stakeholders on improvement of the Internet Governance Forum in an open and inclusive manner throughout the process The Chair invites the following stakeholders to interactively participate in the Working Group, bearing in mind the the established rules of procedure of the ECOSOC, who will remain fully engaged throughout the process: 5 Business community 5 Civil society 5 Technical and academic community 5 Intergovernmental organizations Pursuant to the ECOSOC decisions 2010 226, 2010 22, and 2010 228, maximum possible assistance, the diversity of ideas, and the equal representation of stakeholders from developing and developed countries in the Working Group should be ensured in consultation with the stakeholders. The report of this Working Group will be adopted by consensus. Regards, Baher ** Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (310) 578 - 8647 Fax: +1 (310) 823 - 8649 Cell/Mobile: +1 (310) 437 - 3956

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Edmon Chung nominated at IDN Liaison by Cheryl Langdon-Orr
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 9, 2010

Dec. 9, 2010

Dear All, Cheryl Langdon-Orr has requested that staff inform you that she would like to nominate Edmon Chung as the 2010-2011 ALAC IDN Liaison. During the APRALO monthly meeting held 7 December in Cartagena, Edmon's nomination was supported by the members of APRALO. Edmon has indicated his acceptance to the position. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff

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ALAC Endorsed DNSA Draft Charter 1.0
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2010

Dec. 8, 2010

Dear Diane, The At-Large staff has the honour to inform the ICANN Board that the At-Large Advisory Committee endorsed the DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group Charter 1.0 during its policy session II on 7 December 2010 with 10-0 votes and one abstention. On 8 December 2010, the endorsement was submitted to the ICANN Board of Directors with a copy going to the Chairs of the SO¹s and AC¹s. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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ALAC Statement on Proposed Bylaws Amendments on Board Member Term Transistions
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2010

Dec. 8, 2010

Dear Amy, The At-Large staff has the honour to transmit to you the Statement on Proposed Bylaws Amendments on Board Member Term Transistions on behalf of the At-Large Advisory Committee. On 7 December, the At-Large Advisory Committee approved the statement on Proposed Bylaws Amendments on Board Member Term Transitions during its policy session II on 7 December 2010 with 12-0 votes and no abstentions. On 8 December 2010, the statement was submitted to the public consultation process on Proposed Bylaws Amendments on Board Member Term Transitions. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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ALAC Statement on Draft Final Guidebook
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2010

Dec. 8, 2010

Dear Kurt, The At-Large staff has the honour to transmit to you the Statement on the Draft Final Guidebook on behalf of the At-Large Advisory Committee. This statement was originally prepared on November 20 by Evan Leibovitch, Chair of the At-Large gTLD Working Group, at the request of ALAC. Version 2 was prepared on November 23 based on input from a community meeting. Minor changes made afterwards, based on input of community members. On 7 December, the At-Large Advisory Committee approved the statement on the Proposed Final Applicant Guidebook during its policy session II on 7 December 2010 with 12-0 votes and no abstentions. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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