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Election Call for ALAC Officers to serve from 31 October 2011 to ICANN AGM 2012
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Sept. 30, 2011

Sept. 30, 2011

** Dear All, According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1-Rev11…>, the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur. Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will be sent by the current ALAC Chair. In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive Committee from 31 October 2011 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2012. The election schedule is as follows: *Election Schedule* 30 September 2011 Election Call /(sent to lists)/ 14 October 2011 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(sent to lists)/ 17 October 2011 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election summary" message /(sent to lists)/ 17-28 October 2011 Nominations are discussed 21 October Deadline for Nominees to Accept their Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki)/ 23 October 2011 Start of AGM 28-29 October 2011 Election of ALAC Officers 31 October 2011 Election Results announced 31 October 2011 - New ALAC Officers take their seats Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall represent different ICANN Geographic Regions. A 2011-2012 ALAC Officer Election wiki page <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2011-2012+ALAC+Officer+Election…> has been created that includes the following: - The election schedule as above; - An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations; - ALAC officer criteria; - Nominations for ALAC officers. Best regards, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond ALAC Chair

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At-Large Questions for Global Partnerships and Communications
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 29, 2011

Sept. 29, 2011

Dear All, During the ALAC and Regional Leadership Working Session 1 scheduled for Sunday, 23 October 2011 between 9:00-18:00 in Dakar (see global times at: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ALAC+and+Regional+L eadership+-+Working+Session+1+ <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ALAC+and+Regional+ Leadership+-+Working+Session+1+&iso=20111023T09&p1=74&ah=9> &iso=20111023T09&p1=74&ah=9), there will be a session on ICANN Global Outreach: Update from Communications and Global Partnerships with Scott Pinzon, Director of Marketing and Outreach, and Mandy Carver, Deputy General Manager for Global Partnerships. This session is scheduled for 9:00-9:45. Mandy and Scott will be answering specific questions posed by At-Large community members. A wiki workspace has been created to collect questions (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+-+Questions+for+Global+ Partnerships+and+Communications+-+October+2011). Please use the comments section on the wiki page to submit questions for Mandy Carver and Scott Pinzon to answer during their session with the ALAC and Regional Leadership. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL ALAC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 29, 2011

Sept. 29, 2011

Dear All, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the following reminder to vote on the "ALAC Resolution Regarding the JAS Workgroup Final Report" be conveyed to the ALAC. ***** Reminder: A vote ratifying the motion to pass the Joint Applicant Support (JAS) Working Group Final Report <goo.gl/UBuLD> is currently under way. It is critical that the ALAC show as much support as possible in this initiative as it was co-chartered by the ALAC and so many At-Large members were deeply involved. If you are not an ALAC member but know ALAC members in Nairobi, please remind them to vote. If you are an ALAC member, please vote. If you are unable to vote online, you may email ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> and indicate your vote. Staff will then manually add it to the total votes. ***** Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ALAC Statement on Revisions to Conflicts of Interest Policy and Bylaws to Allow Board to Consider Compensation for Director Services
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 29, 2011

Sept. 29, 2011

Dear All, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft ALAC Statement on Revisions to Conflicts of Interest Policy and Bylaws to Allow Board to Consider Compensation for Director Services in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The draft ALAC statement can be downloaded here: http://goo.gl/1mGc9 The document can also be found on the workspace: http://goo.gl/N8ycx Information on the public comment announcement is available on the ICANN Public Comments page: http://goo.gl/jfQuK Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by Sunday, 2 October at 23:59 UTC. A five day vote is to commence on Monday, 3 October at 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ALAC Resolution Regarding the JAS Workgroup Final Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 28, 2011

Sept. 28, 2011

Dear All, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held on the proposed ALAC Resolution Regarding the JAS Workgroup Final Report for communication to the ICANN Board. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the ALAC Resolution Regarding the JAS Workgroup Final Report<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+JAS+WG+Final+Report+Wo…> for communication to the ICANN Board? ***** Additional information regarding the JAS Workgroup Final Report can be found on the workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+JAS+WG+Final+Report+Wo…>. A five day vote is to commence on Wednesday, 28 September at 18:00 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ALAC Statement on Revisions to Conflicts of Interest Policy and Bylaws to Allow Board to Consider Compensation for Director Services
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 28, 2011

Sept. 28, 2011

Dear All, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft ALAC Statement on Revisions to Conflicts of Interest Policy and Bylaws to Allow Board to Consider Compensation for Director Services in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The draft ALAC statement can be <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27852977/Draft+ALAC+Statem…> downloaded here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27852981/Revisions+to+Conf…> or found on the <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/Phase+II+of+Public+Commen…> workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/tQCpAQ>. Information on the public comment announcement is available on the <applewebdata://034A7ADC-9024-4ECE-82CB-49E663E75A84/The%20public%20comment%20announcement%20is%20available%20on%20the%20ICANN%20Public%20Comments%20page.> ICANN Public Comments page<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/bylaws-amend-vi-coi-policy-01sep11-e…>. Please submit any comments on the <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/Phase+II+of+Public+Commen…> workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/Revisions+to+Conflicts+of…> using the comments function by Sunday, 2 October at 23:59 UTC. A five day vote is to commence on Monday, 3 October at 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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ALAC Statement on Phase II of Public Comments Process Enhancements
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 27, 2011

Sept. 27, 2011

Dear All, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote on the ALAC Statement on Phase II of Public Comments Process Enhancements be held. The question posed is as follows: ********* Question: Do you support the ratification of the ALAC Statement on Phase II of Public Comments Process Enhancements<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27852977/Draft+ALAC+Statem…> for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ********* Please note that the poll will be open from 26-Sep-2011 23:59 UTC to 30-Sep-2011 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, and Natalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Seth Reiss selected as At-Large Rep on Whois RT
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 27, 2011

Sept. 27, 2011

Dear All, Congratulations to Seth Reiss, who was selected by the Whois Policy Review Team Selectors, Rod Beckstrom and Heather Dryden, to replace Olivier Iteanu as an At-Large representative on the WHOIS Policy Review Team. Seth participated in the WHOIS Review Team's face-to-face meeting that was held in Marina del Rey, California, the week of 19 September. More information on this meeting is available at: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-19sep11-en.htm. Seth will also attend the WHOIS sessions in Dakar. His CV, letter and statement of interest are available on the WHOIS Review Team composition page at: http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/composition-4-en.htm. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Call for Comments - Phase II of Public Comments Process Enhancements
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 22, 2011

Sept. 22, 2011

Dear All, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft ALAC Statement on Phase II of Public Comments Process Enhancements in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The draft ALAC statement can be downloaded here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27852977/Draft+ALAC+Statem…> or found on the workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/Phase+II+of+Public+Commen…>. Information on the public comment announcement is available on the ICANN Public Comments page<The%20public%20comment%20announcement%20is%20available%20on%20the%20ICANN%20Public%20Comments%20page.>. Please submit any comments on the workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/Phase+II+of+Public+Commen…> using the comments function by Sunday, 25 September at 23:59 UTC. Comments received prior to the start of the five day vote beginning on 26 September at 23:59 UTC will be incorporated. Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Pre-Dakar ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 21, 2011

Sept. 21, 2011

Dear All, Pre-Dakar ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat ( <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Dakar remotely or in person, you're invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion in ICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Thursday 13 October at 12.00 UTC and Thursday 13 October at 19.00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations, namely the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and Address Supporting Organization (ASO). Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: * Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy Issue Report (GNSO) * Post-Expiration Domain Name Recovery (GNSO) * Recent WHOIS work * Study Group on Use of Names for Countries and Territories (ccNSO) * Framework of Interpretation Working Group for the delegation and re delegation of ccTLDs (ccNSO) * Joint DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org> policy-staff(a)icann.org. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat ( <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 12.00 UTC or Thursday at 19.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html> http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Announcement: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20sep11-en.htm Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Matt Ashtiani, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff

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