- ALAC-Announce - lists.icann.org

ICANN News Alert -- Nominating Committee Review: Assessment Report Released and Forthcoming Webinar
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-01-10-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Nominating Committee Review: Assessment Report Released and Forthcoming Webinar 10 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 10 January 2018 – Analysis Group, the independent examiner performing the ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) Review, has published its assessment report. Read the report[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [PDF, 476 KB]. The goal of the assessment report is to achieve a maximum agreement between the wider ICANN community and the independent examiner as to which areas of the NomCom work well and which may benefit from improvements. No recommendations are included in the assessment report. Recommendations will be included in the final report, expected for publication in June 2018. Community Outreach On 18 January, Analysis Group will host a webinar on the assessment report, during which participants will have the opportunity to provide initial feedback and ask questions. In addition to the webinar, the NomCom Review Working Party (RWP) will hold two public calls, during which the ICANN community is invited to contribute to the feedback process with the RWP and the independent examiner. If you would like to participate in these call, scheduled for 25 January 20:00 UTC and 1 February 20:00 UTC, please contact mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org>. Webinar Details & How to Attend * Date: 18 January 2018 * Time: 20:00 – 21:00 UTC (click here[timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.timeanddate.com_wo…> to view time zone converter) * To participate, please RSVP to: mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> to receive the dial-in information. A recording will be made available on the NomCom Review wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Background An independent review of the NomCom review is mandated by ICANN's Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…> and is part of ICANN's commitment to its own evolution and improvement, accountability and transparency. Analysis Group was selected to perform the review and began its work in June 2017[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_news_announc…>. The purpose of the NomCom review is to determine (i) whether the NomCom has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, (ii) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness and (iii) whether the NomCom is accountable to its constituencies, stakeholder groups, organizations and other stakeholders. This review will also assess whether the improvements resulting from the last review (2007-2010) were effective. The NomCom is an independent committee tasked with identifying and selecting individuals for ICANN leadership positions. The ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…> call for the NomCom to make a specified number of appointments to the ICANN Board of Directors, the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council, the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization Council and the At-Large Advisory Committee. Additional Resources * Visit the NomCom Review wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> for Review status updates, recordings of past meetings, and opportunities to participate * Visit the NomCom Review page on ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_re…> to view documents associated with essential milestones, outputs and final deliverables. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

1 0

ICANN News Alert -- Call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Strategic Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-10-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Strategic Plan 10 January 2018 MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – 10 January 2018 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced a call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Strategic Plan. The volunteers will come from the LAC region and their work will focus exclusively on supporting the implementation of projects outlined in the LAC Strategic Plan.[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> What This Team Will Do Each of the strategic plan's projects will be assigned to a working group that will be responsible for its execution. The Implementation Committee will focus on suggesting community members to be assigned to each of these working groups. The committee will also participate in the working groups by providing input on project documents (objective, scope, KPIs, indicators, etc.) and monitoring the progress of each project. The draft materials and all final work products will be documented on the LAC Strategy Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. How to Join If you are interested in joining the Implementation Committee of the LAC Strategic Plan, please sign up here[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…>. If you are having trouble accessing the form, please email rodrigo.saucedo(a)icann.org<mailto:rodrigo.saucedo@icann.org> for assistance. Next Steps This call for volunteers will be circulated as widely as possible, with the purpose of ensuring broad representation and participation from the LAC Community. The deadline for submitting applications is 26 January 2018. Per the request of the implementation committee, regular online meetings will be scheduled. Background In 2013, a steering committee, which was composed of representatives from the different communities and regional organizations that participate in the ICANN community, prepared the LAC Strategic Plan, which was presented during ICANN46 in Beijing, China. The plan was divided into four areas of interest, 22 objectives, and 75 projects. In 2015, the committee met again in Montevideo to review the LAC Strategic Plan and evaluate its progress. During this meeting, the plan objectives were aligned with the ICANN Strategic Plan (2016-2020). Currently, the renewed 2016-2020 plan includes both previous plans and several new projects. As a result of ICANN's growth in global reach, the number of community participants from LAC has increased. This increase represents a great opportunity to get new community members involved in the development and refinement of the LAC Strategic Plan. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

1 0

Call for Comments: Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO)<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=74582381> is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/bQlyB. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by this Friday, 12 January 2018 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_172415344]

1 0

Call for Comments: Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Rec…> is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/cwlyB. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by this Friday, 12 January 2018 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_439050860]

1 0

ICANN Newsletter -- 5 January 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2018

Jan. 9, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> Week ending 5 January 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen(a)ICANN61[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 January 2018 Public Comment Period Extended: CCT Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 January 2018 The Sinhala Script Community Forms the Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 3 January 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 61 | San Juan, Puerto Rico] 10 - 15 March 2018: 61st International Public ICANN Meeting – San Juan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/sanjuan61> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 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[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

1 0

ICANN News Alert -- Public Comment Period Extended: Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2018

Jan. 9, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-07-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Public Comment Period Extended: Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews 8 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 8 January 2018 – The deadline to submit comments on the Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 692 KB] has been extended until Friday 2 February 23:59 UTC. Comment on the draft Operating Standards[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…>. The goal of the Bylaws-mandated Operating Standards (see Section 4.6[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org__resources_p…>) is to provide for a transparent and consistent review process by documenting rules and procedures. Please note, most procedures detailed in the draft Operating Standards are either based on existing best practices, or on processes that have been adapted from comparable procedures already in existence elsewhere within ICANN. The draft has been prepared taking into account best practices from past and current reviews, and community input received throughout several public consultations. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

1 0

VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2018

Jan. 9, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/6Q9yB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 12 January 2018 23:59 UTC. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_884570045]

1 0

Call for Comments: Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Rec…> is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/eAlyB. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 11 January 2018 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_1121637182]

1 0

ICANN News Alert -- Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen@ICANN61
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-01-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen@ICANN61 5 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 5 January 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the names of the individuals who will participate in the NextGen program at ICANN61, to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 10 to 15 March 2018. The 15 individuals are currently engaged in studies in North American universities in the fields of computer science, law, and human rights. In addition, 5 individuals who attended a previous ICANN Public Meeting with the NextGen program will now serve as ambassadors for these newcomers. An independent selection committee assessed the candidates. The committee selected the successful candidates based on their current studies and interest in the work currently being done in the Internet ecosystem relating to global policy and Internet governance. The individuals selected as ICANN61 NextGen participants are: Savannah Badalich Columbia University Jesús Colón Rosado University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus Justin Cray Cornell University Fransleidy de Jesús Díaz National University College Juan A. Figueroa Rosado University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón Allan Fret University of Puerto Rico Sarah Ingle Trinity College, University of Toronto Gabriel Jiménez Barrón University of Puerto Rico School of Law Ishan Mehta Georgia Institute of Technology Kaitlyn Rose Karpenko Columbia Law School Haley Lepp University of Washington Anna Cecile Loup University of Southern California Carolle Vodouhe University of Montreal Shamar Ward University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus James Wesley Wilson University of California, Los Angeles The individuals selected as ICANN61 ambassadors are: Krishna Kumar ICANN58 Joash Ntenga ICANN59 Sheilla Ayot Nyeko ICANN55 Raphael Vicente Rosa ICANN56 Fidya Shabrina ICANN57 Click here for more information about the NextGen program[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dres…>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

1 0

ICANN News Alert -- Public Comment Period Extended: CCT Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Public Comment Period Extended: CCT Review Team – New Sections to Draft Report of Recommendations 5 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 5 January 2018 – The deadline to submit comments on the new sections[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.12 MB] of the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review Team draft report of recommendations has been extended until Monday 15 January 23:59 UTC. Comment on the new sections.[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…> The CCT Review Team published its draft report and recommendations for public comment[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…> in March 2017. The new sections seek to reflect results from the "Statistical Analysis of DNS Abuse in gTLDs" Report (see here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…> for more information), and address costs of the New gTLD Program for trademark holders, based on the results from a survey conducted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) (see here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [PDF, 1.4 MB] for more information). In addition, the CCT Review Team requests feedback on updates made to its parking and consumer choice related sections. The CCT Review Team aims to publish its final report in Q1 2018. Additional Resources * New Sections of the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team Draft Report (EN)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.12 MB] * AR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_ar_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.57 MB] * ES[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_es_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.23 MB] * FR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_fr_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.22 MB] * RU[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_ru_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.14 MB] * ZH[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_zh_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.02 MB] Listen to the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Engagement Session at ICANN60 for more information on their findings and recommendations. See here[schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__schedule.icann.org_eve…> for details and recordings. Listen to the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Webinar on New Sections of Draft Report. See here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> for details, recordings and transcripts available in 5 UN languages. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

1 0