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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal: gTLD Marketplace Health Index Assessment
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 24, 2017

Sept. 24, 2017

[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-2017-09-22-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Request for Proposal: gTLD Marketplace Health Index Assessment 22 September 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking to identify one or more suppliers qualified to (a) assess a proposed framework for domain name system (DNS) marketplace indicators, (b) create a detailed taxonomy of the final set of recommended indicators, and (c) identify sources for any requisite data external to the ICANN organization. The gTLD Marketplace Health Index originated to further the ICANN organization's strategic objective (2.3)[kpi-dashboard.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__kpi-2Ddashboard.icann.…> of "supporting the evolution of the gTLD marketplace to be robust, stable, and trusted." The results of this initiative will foster greater transparency for reputable information on the evolution of the domain name marketplace. The assessment is scheduled to take place from 15th January 2018 through 30 March 2018. For a complete overview of the RFP including the timeline, please see here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 284 KB]. Indications of interest are to be received by emailing gTLDMktHealthIndexAssessment-rfp(a)icann.org<mailto:gTLDMktHealthIndexAssessment-rfp@icann.org>. Proposals should be electronically submitted by 23:59 UTC on 30 October 2017 using ICANN's sourcing tool, access to which may be requested via the same email address above.

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At-Large and GNSO Calls / Week of 25-28 September 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 24, 2017

Sept. 24, 2017

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 25-28 September 2017: Monday 25 September 2017 14:00 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call https://community.icann.org/x/LzEhB 16:00 UTC: At-Large Public Interest WG Call https://community.icann.org/x/SIJEB 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw Tuesday 26 September 2017 04:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/-DAhB 12:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/FishB 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/GwSbAw 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 18:00 UTC: EURALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/CSshB Wednesday 27 September 2017 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) CCWG Accountability Plenary Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/FCOOAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Thursday 28 September 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 https://community.icann.org/x/FwSbAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) CCWG Accountability Plenary Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/FCOOAw 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical &Operations https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw Friday 29 September 2017 16:00 UTC: Formation of the Future LACRALO Council Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/PzEhB Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D3358A.AF2346C0]

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REMINDER: Webinar Invitation | 2017 - Seventh Capacity Building Webinar | 20 September 2017 from 21:00-22:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 20, 2017

Sept. 20, 2017

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> Español después de la version en inglés Version francaise en bas du mail ********************* Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Capacity Building Working Group, we would like to invite you to join the seventh webinar of the new At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/yZ7RAw> on the Topic of “Universal Acceptance”. The trainer will be Don Hollander<https://icannwiki.org/Don_Hollander>, Universal Acceptance Initiative Manager The webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 20 September from 21:00-22:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/y8apek8q The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/7ykhB French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 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, ***************** Estimados todos, En nombre de Tijani Ben Jemaa, Presidente del grupo de trabajo de Creación de Capacidades, nos gustaría invitarles al séptimo webinar del nuevo programa At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/At-Large%20Capacity%20Building%20Program%20%E2%80%93%202017> con el tema de “Universal Acceptance”. El facilitador de entrenamiento será Don Hollander<https://icannwiki.org/Don_Hollander>, Universal Acceptance Initiative Manager El webinar está programado el día miércoles 20 de septiembre desde las 21:00-22:30 horas UTC (90 minutos) Para consultas de otros horarios http://tinyurl.com/y8apek8q Los detalles de la agenda se encuentran disponibles en https://community.icann.org/x/7ykhB Las interpretaciones en francés y español serán ofrecidas durante la llamada. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Si desea una llamada, por favor solicítela al Staff de At-Large at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número de preferencia. Muchas gracias, Saludos cordiales, ***************** Cher Tous, Au nom de Tijani Ben Jemaa, président du groupe de travail de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large, nous aimerions vous inviter à participer au septième webinaire du At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/At-Large%20Capacity%20Building%20Program%20%E2%80%93%202017> sur le sujet “Universal Acceptance”. Le présentateur sera Don Hollander<https://icannwiki.org/Don_Hollander>, Universal Acceptance Initiative Manager Le webinaire est programé le mercredi 20 septembre de 21:00 à 22h30 UTC (90 minutes). Pour d’autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/y8apek8q L’ordre du jour et les details de l’appel sont disponibles à https://community.icann.org/x/7ykhB Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Codes conference: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Merci. Cordialement, At-Large Staff 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[atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann[facebook.com]atlarge[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @[twitter.com]ICANNAtLarge[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> [cid:image001.png@01D33228.67F7A580]

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ICANN Newsletter -- 15 September 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 19, 2017

Sept. 19, 2017

[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 15 September 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN Board to Hold Public Session and Board Meeting During Montevideo Workshop[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 13 September 2017 ICANN Publishes NomCom2 Review Survey for Community Input[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 12 September 2017 WEBINAR: Compliance & Consumer Safeguard Overview[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 11 September 2017 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 60 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates] 28 October - 3 November 2017: 60th International Public ICANN Meeting – Abu Dhabi<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> 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…>

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At-Large and GNSO Calls / Week of 18-22 September 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 16, 2017

Sept. 16, 2017

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 18-22 September 2017: Monday 18 September 2017 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce Call https://community.icann.org/x/7C0hB 17:30 UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/MSwhB 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/_yohB Tuesday 19 September 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 1 https://community.icann.org/x/7AObAw Wednesday 20 September 2017 05:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Grouphttps://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 21:00 UTC: Seventh Capacity Building Webinar: "Universal Acceptance" https://community.icann.org/x/7ykhB Thursday 21 September 2017 14:00 UTC: (GNSO) CCWG Auction Proceeds Call https://community.icann.org/x/yJXDAw 18:00 UTC: LACRALO Governance Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/HS8hB 21:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 https://community.icann.org/x/FwSbAw Friday 22 September 2017 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D32EF5.948A1960]

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Board to Hold Public Session and Board Meeting During Montevideo Workshop
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 14, 2017

Sept. 14, 2017

[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-2017-09-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Board to Hold Public Session and Board Meeting During Montevideo Workshop 13 September 2017 LOS ANGELES – 13 September 2017 – The ICANN Board will be holding one public session and a Board Meeting during its upcoming workshop in Montevideo, Uruguay, which will be taking place from 20-23 September, 2017. The agenda of the sessions is provided below. Date Time (UTC) Session 22 September 13:30 – 14:30 Discussion on how Board responds to the GAC Advice in its ICANN59 Johannesburg Communiqué 23 September 12:00 – 13:00 Public Board Meeting The sessions will be in English only. The format for each will be a listen-only session via Adobe Connect. Adobe Connect Link: https://participate.icann.org/opencommunity/ Participant Code: 5542211258 Additional access numbers: https://www.myrcplus.com/cnums.asp?bwebid=8369444&ppc=5542211258&num=1-605-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.myrcplus.com_cnums…> For more information about the Montevideo workshop and other upcoming ICANN Board meetings, please go to https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2017-board-meetings[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. 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.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 8 September 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

[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 8 September 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Quarterly Stakeholder Update for FY17 Q4 Posted and Registration for the Q&A Webinar[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 8 September 2017 ICANN CTO Tours Asia To Engage the Technical Community and Regional Stakeholders[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 6 September 2017 ICANN Academy Launches New Intercultural Awareness Program to take Place at ICANN60[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 September 2017 Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) Pilot Program Launches[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 September 2017 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 60 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates] 28 October - 3 November 2017: 60th International Public ICANN Meeting – Abu Dhabi<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> 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…>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Publishes NomCom2 Review Survey for Community Input
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

[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-2017-09-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Publishes NomCom2 Review Survey for Community Input 12 September 2017 [econd Nominating Committee (NomCom2) Review][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…> LOS ANGELES – 12 September 2017 – Today, the Analysis Group, the independent examiner conducting the second review of the ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom2), announced a survey to collect input from those who have interacted with NomCom and/or have ideas for ways to improve it. Please share your input by taking the survey found at this link: http://nomcomsurvey.cloudssi.com/[nomcomsurvey.cloudssi.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nomcomsurvey.cloudssi.c…>. Background The NomCom plays a critical role within ICANN. It nominates appointees to the ICANN Board, the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Councils, and the At-Large Advisory Committee. Organizational reviews are mandated by ICANN Bylaws Section 4[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. This organizational review[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> will assess how effectively the NomCom is operating, how well it is achieving its purpose, and if it is accountable to the multistakeholder community. Next Steps Following the survey, the independent examiner will attend ICANN60 to conduct further review work. The draft final report of the independent examiner will be posted for public comment, and the review is expected to conclude by mid-2018. NomCom Resources * NomCom Review wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/ER24Aw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> * NomCom homepage: https://www.icann.org/nomcom2017[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_nomcom20…> 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.

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ICANN News Alert -- WEBINAR: Compliance & Consumer Safeguard Overview
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 12, 2017

Sept. 12, 2017

[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-2017-09-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ WEBINAR: Compliance & Consumer Safeguard Overview LOS ANGELES – 11 September 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that ICANN will host an interactive webinar on 25 September 2017 to discuss Compliance and Consumer Safeguard matters within ICANN’s remit, including: * Review and discuss existing safeguards within ICANN’s contracts and By-laws. * Identify types DNS abuse that may fall within ICANN’s remit. * Discuss voluntary efforts to address abuse within the DNS. * Consider possible topic(s) for discussion during a session at ICANN 60. This webinar will allow for an open discussion on these topics as well as any other related issues raised by members of the community. Hosted by ICANN’s Contractual Compliance and Consumer Safeguards team, the webinar will also include representatives from ICANN’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer and the Global Domains Division. ________________________________ Webinar Details & How to Attend Date: 25 September 2017 Time: 15:00 - 16:00 UTC Join via Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/safeguardsandcompliance/ View Dial-In Conference Number(s): US (Toll): 1-605-475-5603 US (Toll): 1-712-770-4202 US (Toll Free): 1-888-619-1583 Canada, Montreal (Local): +1 514 669 5944 Canada, Toronto (Local): +1 647 426 9168 Participant Code: 1941584829 URL to additional access numbers: https://www.myrcplus.com/cnums.asp?bwebid=8369444&...[myrcplus.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.myrcplus.com_cnums…> The webinar will be conducted in English. Recordings will be published here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. 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.

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Call for Volunteers ALAC Liaison to the ccNSO
by Alan Greenberg Sept. 11, 2017

Sept. 11, 2017

The current Liaison to the ccNSO, Maureen Hilyard, is stepping down and the ALAC is soliciting volunteers as possible replacements. Among the characteristics to be considered will be: - Familiarity with ccTLDs from an operations, management or overseeing aspect; - Prior participation in the ccNSO; - Knowledge of the ALAC and the ability to consult with and speak on its behalf; - Maturity, good judgement and diplomacy. Process to be followed: - from among the volunteers, one or more will be selected by Maureen, possibly in conjunction with the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC). - the volunteer(s) selected will work with Maureen over the coming months both to evaluate the volunteer(s) suitability for the position. ccNSO leadership will also be consulted on the ultimate selection. - In consultation with ALAC Leadership, a recommendation will be made to the consideration of the ALAC. This process is expected to take several months at the least. An attempt will be made to ensure that candidates selected for consideration will be funded to attend one or more ICANN meetings prior to their confirmation as Liaison. Expressions of Interest should describe the candidate's knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the characteristics listed above. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to At-Large Staff <<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> no later than 23:59 on Monday, 18 September 2017. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC

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