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ICANN Offices closed from 21 December 2018 EOB to 2 January 2019 (EN, ES, FR)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 20, 2018

Dear All, ICANN offices will be closed for the end of year break. At-Large staff will be away between Friday 21st December 2018 close of business through Tuesday, 1st January 2019. We would like to wish you a joyous holiday with your friends and family and the very best wishes for 2019! Thank you for all of the achievements you have accomplished for At-Large! We look forward to many more in the New Year. Kind regards, ****************** Estimados todos, Las oficinas de la ICANN estarán cerradas durante el receso de fin de año. El personal de At-Large estará ausente desde el viernes 21 de diciembre de 2018 hasta el martes 1 de enero de 2019. ¡Nos gustaría desearle unas felices fiestas con sus amigos y familiares y los mejores deseos para 2019! ¡Gracias por todos su trabajo para la comunidad de At-Large! Les deseamos muchos exitos y logros en el Año que viene. Saludos cordials, ****************** Les bureaux de l'ICANN seront fermés pour les fêtes de fin d'année. Le personnel d'At-Large sera absent du vendredi 21 décembre 2018 au mardi 1er janvier 2019 inclus. Nous aimerions vous souhaiter de joyeuses vacances avec vos amis et votre famille et nos meilleurs voeux pour 2019! Merci pour toutes les réalisations que vous avez accomplies pour At-Large! Nous attendons avec impatience beaucoup d’autres dans cette nouvelle année. Cordialement, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Draft FY20 Operating Plan and Budget Now Available for Your Feedback - ICANN CEO- Göran Marby
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 20, 2018

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/draft-fy20-operating-plan-and-budget-now-av… Draft FY20 Operating Plan and Budget Now Available for Your Feedback As a not-for-profit organization working in the public interest, one of the ICANN organization's most important responsibilities is to develop an annual operating budget. We posted our Draft Operating Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2020<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-12-17-en>. Long-term financial planning and fiscal responsibility is necessary, and can only be achieved when the ICANN org, Board, and community work together to properly plan. In FY20, we continue to anticipate minimal growth in funding; it is forecasted at $140.1 million, up 2% from FY19. Expenses are budgeted below funding at $137.1 million. As a result of the budgeted increase of the Reserve Fund, the budgeted funding is slightly higher than last year. We've budgeted to contribute approximately $3 million (2 to 3% of the total budget) to the Reserve Fund, which will not have any negative impact to planned work. Annual allocation to the Reserve Fund will be the standard approach, at least until it is replenished to the minimum target level. This simply is the right thing to do. Constituency and fellowship travel support will remain at the same level as FY19, as will the ICANN org staff, which stands at approximately 400 people. To ensure the best support for the community's work, we have controls in place to hire or replace staff only when clearly required, but we still ensure the best support for the community's work after driving efficiency improvements. We've also brought the timeline for Public Comment forward to begin before the end of 2018. We've extended the comment period to 53 days to give you more time to review the documents. You will find five detailed documents, with content broken into six modules by topic: Contractual Compliance and Consumer Safeguards, Direct Policy Support, DNS Marketplace and Identifier Ecosystem, Technology and DNS Security, Engagement, and Reviews. The FY20 planning cycle is the final year of the current strategic plan, which makes it a transition year, as we are developing the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan in parallel. During FY20, we will use the new strategic plan to plan for FY21. You, the community, play an essential role in planning for the year ahead. We need and want your feedback and input. I look forward to productive discussions about this proposed Budget over the coming months before it's finalized in March 2019. Please take action! Share your comments here<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-12-17-en> during the Public Comment process.

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Message from Justine Chew, CPWG
by Maureen Hilyard Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 20, 2018

I can report that the revised statement for the SubPro WT1-4 Supplemental Report is up on the wiki https://community.icann.org/x/Jh68BQ Google doc link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wwfEQZm09oJG2WJxTsOJHrMN-zxw3UyKvDsdiyt… Justine

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REMINDER--Important Webinar Invitation | 2018 - Capacity Building Webinar | 19 December 2018 from 21:00-22:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 19, 2018

Dec. 19, 2018

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect, sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable. Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Capacity Building Working Group, we would like to invite you to join the tenth webinar of the new At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2018<https://community.icann.org/x/1Ic3Ag> on the Topic of “At-Large Review" The trainers will be Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Alan+Greenberg+SOI>, Cheryl Langdon-Orr<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Cheryl+Langdon-Orr+SOI> & Maureen Hilyard<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Maureen+Hilyard+SOI> The webinar is scheduled on Wednesday, 19 December 2018 from 21:00-22:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yck4lnsf The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/4Qf_BQ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2018/ French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. ADIGO Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 ADIGO Toll Free numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=D…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ************************ Chers Tous, Au nom de Tijani Ben Jemaa, Président du Groupe de Travail sur le renforcement des capacités, nous vous invitons à participer au dixième webinaire du nouveau programme de renforcement des capacités At-Large 2018<https://community.icann.org/x/1Ic3Ag> sur le theme “Critique At-Large” La présentatrice sera Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Alan+Greenberg+SOI>, Cheryl Langdon-Orr<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Cheryl+Langdon-Orr+SOI> & Maureen Hilyard<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Maureen+Hilyard+SOI> Le webinaire est programé le mercredi 19 décembre 2018 de 21:00 à 21:30 UTC (90 minutes). Pour d’autres horaires: https://tinyurl.com/yck4lnsf L’ordre du jour et les details de l’appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/4Qf_BQ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2018/ Ce webinaire sera interpreté en anglais, francais et espagnol. ADIGO Codes conference: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Numérons d’appel ADIGO: http://www.adigo.com/icann Si vous avec besoin que l’opératrice vous appellee, merci d’envoyer votre numéro de telephone au Staff uniquement à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Merci. Cordialement, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ****** Estimados todos, En nombre de Tijani Ben Jemaa, Presidente del Grupo de Trabajo de Creación de Capacidades, nos gustaría invitarlo a participar en el décimo seminario web del nuevo Programa de Creación de Capacidades At-Large - 2018<https://community.icann.org/x/1Ic3Ag> sobre el tema "Revisión de At-Large” La expositora será Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Alan+Greenberg+SOI>, Cheryl Langdon-Orr<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Cheryl+Langdon-Orr+SOI> & Maureen Hilyard<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Maureen+Hilyard+SOI> El Seminario web está programado para el miércoles 19 de diciembre de 2018 de 21:00-21:30 UTC (90 minutos). Para otros horarios: https://tinyurl.com/yck4lnsf El borrador de la Agenda y los detalles de las llamadas están disponibles en: https://community.icann.org/x/4Qf_BQ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2018/ Se proporcionará interpretación en Francés y Español. ADIGO Conference ID's: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Números ADIGO gratuitos: http://www.adigo.com/icann Si necesita una llamada, comuníquese con el personal de At-Large a staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Muchas gracias Saludos cordiales, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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INFO: Operating Standards – Updated Draft for Public Comment
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 19, 2018

Dec. 19, 2018

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, please see the note below announcing that the updated Draft Operating Standards for Specific Reviews have been posted for public comment. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> From: Jennifer Bryce Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:03 AM To: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>; Silvia Vivanco <silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org>; Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>; Lars Hoffmann <lars.hoffmann(a)icann.org> Subject: Operating Standards – Updated Draft for Public Comment Dear Maureen, This is to inform you that the updated Draft Operating Standards for Specific Reviews<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-operating-standards-speci…> have been posted for public comment. The ICANN organization has developed the Operating Standards to provide guidance on conducting Specific Reviews, as mandated by the Bylaws. Building from the prior draft that was published for public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/reviews-standards-2017-10-17-en> in October 2017, the updated draft now available for public comment includes feedback from public sessions at ICANN57<https://icann572016.sched.com/event/8czm/operating-standards-workshop-to-so…>, ICANN58<https://icann58copenhagen2017.sched.com/event/9nn7/icann-review-operating-s…>, ICANN60<https://icann60abudhabi2017.sched.com/event/CbHX/cross-community-session-op…>, and ICANN63<https://63.schedule.icann.org/meetings/901771>, webinars conducted in February 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/LKLRAw>, October 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/JZVEB>, and October 2018<https://community.icann.org/x/CwGrBQ>, and submissions<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-reviews-standar…> to the 2017/2018 public comment period, as well as best practices from Specific Reviews currently conducted. Due to the holidays, the Operating Standards will be available for an extended public comment period of 54 days until 11 February 2019. Subsequently, a public session on the final document is planned for ICANN64 in Kobe. In addition, if the At-Large Advisory Committee would like a briefing during one of its sessions in Kobe on the outcome of the public comment and next steps regarding the Operating Standards, please, reach out to mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org>. Following Kobe, ICANN organization will incorporate feedback from the public comment proceeding and any feedback received during ICANN64 into an updated final document that will be presented to the ICANN Board, with the aim of adoption in April 2019. Please, feel free to share this information with the At-Large Advisory Committee at your earliest convenience. Please, do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Many thanks and best wishes, Jennifer Bryce, on behalf of Lars Hoffmann -- Jennifer Bryce Senior Reviews Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: jennifer.bryce(a)icann.org<mailto:jennifer.bryce@icann.org> Skype: jennifer.bryce.icann www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Multistakeholder Ethos Award 2019 - Nominations Open
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 19, 2018

Dec. 19, 2018

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-12-17-en Nomination Period Opens For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN65 | Nominations Close 22 March 2019 Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10p6ycAj9Cve9J5YcbT8eG_1aKMLPNkJtKQPga0_8PE…> ICANN is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award. Launched in 2014 at ICANN50 in London, the Multistakeholder Ethos Award recognizes ICANNparticipants who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions, acknowledging the importance of ICANN's multistakeholder model of Internet governance, and contributed in a substantive way to the higher interests of ICANN's organization and its community. The ideal recipient(s) will have served in roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization and/or Advisory Committee in a significant capacity. Candidates for the award will demonstrate at least five years of participation in the ICANN Community. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of community members appointed by the Chairs of each Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANNStakeholders with the aim of consensus building and collaboration that substantiate ICANN's multistakeholder model; 2. Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, through the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and demonstrating a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests; and 3. Demonstrated additional devotional factors exhibited by time spent supporting ICANN's multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this Nomination Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10p6ycAj9Cve9J5YcbT8eG_1aKMLPNkJtKQPga0_8PE…> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Any additional information in support of nominations and/or questions about the award process may be submitted via email ethosaward2019(a)icann.org<mailto:ethosaward2019@icann.org>. Award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2019 at ICANN65 Marrakech. For more insights on the award program, please consult the ICANN Community Wiki.<https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw> Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10p6ycAj9Cve9J5YcbT8eG_1aKMLPNkJtKQPga0_8PE…>

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Publication of the NomCom Implementation Planning Team’s Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, please see the note below and report attached on the publication of the NomCom Implementation Planning Team’s Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan. ** Dear Maureen, This is to inform you that on 13 December 2018 the NomCom Implementation Planning Team (IPT) approved, with full consensus, its Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan (FAIIP). We note that the IPT accepted all 27 recommendations contained in the final report [icann.org] – with a few minor amendments to four of them (Rec #15 (p.56), Rec #24 (p.89), Rec #25 (p.93), Rec #27 (p.101) in the attached FAIIP). Due to the community-wide interest in the NomCom review, we are reaching out to all SO/AC, SG/C leaders, informing them of the FAIIP’s publication. Please, share this information with your respective community at your earliest convenience. Following standards organizational review procedures, we currently expect the Board to resolve on next steps, including implementation, during ICANN64. Subject to that timeline, detailed implementation planning is likely to start in April 2019, with the first steps being the creation of an implementation team and the drafting of a detailed implementation plan, followed by the implementation proper. Please, do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns. Best wishes Lars Hoffmann- on behalf of Tom Barrett and Cheryl Langdon-Orr ** Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 18 December 2018 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect, sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable. Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, The next ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled for Tuesday, 18 December 2018 from 16:00 – 18:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yao394va The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/HAD_BQ Conference ID’s: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alac/ If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://037026B5-B5A1-4167-985F-406A347D8A0E/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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New Public Comment: ICANN Draft FY20 Operating Plan and Budget and Five-Year Operating Plan Update
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the public comment on the ICANN Draft FY20 Operating Plan and Budget and Five-Year Operating Plan Update<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+ICA…> is live. Public comment will end on 08 February 2019 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits statements on public comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet end users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a statement on behalf of the ALAC. The At-Large website page on this statement is https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/13049. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/4YEWBg. All pertinent resources can also be found there. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC statement on this public comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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New Public Comment: Updated Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the public comment on the Updated Operating Standards for Specific Reviews<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Upd…> is live. Public comment will end on 11 February 2019 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits statements on public comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet end users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a statement on behalf of the ALAC. The At-Large website page on this statement is https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/13051. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/5oEWBg. All pertinent resources can also be found there. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC statement on this public comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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