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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT - ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom (2017 AGM - 2018 AGM)
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 18, 2017

July 18, 2017

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom for the period of one year beginning at the end of the ICANN60 in November 2017. Please note that this vote only concerns the 15 ALAC members. The three polls in this vote will be open from 18 July 2017 at 18:59 UTC to 25 July 2017 at 23:59 UTC. == POLL 1 == Do you endorse the following candidates for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year beginning at the end of the ICANN60 in November 2017? * Aziz Hilali for AFRALO * Sandra Hoferichter for EURALO * José Ovidio Salgueiro for LACRALO - Yes - No - Abstain == POLL 2 == Do you endorse the NARALO candidate Leah Symekher for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year beginning at the end of the ICANN60 in November 2017? - Yes - No - Abstain == POLL 3 == Please rank ALL four APRALO candidates for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year beginning at the end of the ICANN60 in November 2017. 1 = Most preferred, 4 = Least Preferred. Candidates are listed in the order listed on the APRALO candidates wiki page. Statements of Interest of the candidates can be found at the end of the wiki page, hyperlinked to candidates' names. - Nadira Al-Araj - Rao Naveed Bin Rais - Fouad Bajwa - Bikram Shrestha - Abstain Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org[atlarge.icann.org] Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge[facebook.com] Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge[twitter.com]

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At-Large and GNSO Calls - Week of 17-21 July 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 14, 2017

July 14, 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 17-21 July 2017 Monday 17 July 2017 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 18:00 UTC: EURALO By-Laws Taskforce Call https://community.icann.org/x/eHnwAw 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/W3bwAw Tuesday 18 July 2017 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 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/Q3bwAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Human Rights https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/GwSbAw Wednesday 19 July 2017 None Thursday 20 July 2017 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) SO/AC Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/GHrwAw 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw 17:00 UTC: Tribal Ambassador Program: Global Indigenous Fellowship Call https://community.icann.org/x/gHvwAw Friday 21 July 2017 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 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@01D2FCD8.CA939210]

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Decision on Fundamental Bylaw Change
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, requests that Staff initiate a BigPulse vote of the ALAC on the motion below. To pass, in accordance with ALAC RoP 24.1, the motion must receive the support of at least 10 ALAC Members. Motion Whereas: - The ICANN Board has proposed a revision to the ICANN Fundamental Bylaws; - As prescribed by the ICANN Bylaws on the Empowered Community, the revision was discussed at a Community Forum held in Johannesburg on 26 June 2017 Therefore: The ALAC wishes to exercise its power as a Decisional Participant in the ICANN Empowered Community by supporting the Fundamental Bylaw revision creating the Board Accountability Mechanisms Committee. For more information about this motion, please click http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/alac/2017-July/010501.html The vote will start at 13 July 2017 at 19:59 UTC and end at 19 July 2017 at 23:59 UTC. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 25 July 2017 at 21:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

Dear All, The July ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled on Tuesday, 25 July 2017 from 21:00-23:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/yclhdhgv The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/J3rwAw Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/alac/ Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ <http://adigo.com/icann/> 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 Thank you. 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> [cid:image001.png@01D2FC0C.E97A5000]

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ICANN News Alert -- Extended Deadline: Request for Proposal for the RSSAC Organizational Review
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 12, 2017

July 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-2017-07-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Extended Deadline: Request for Proposal for the RSSAC Organizational Review 11 July 2017 The deadline has been extended for the Request for Proposal for the Independent Review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC). The new deadline is 24 July 2017 at 12:00 PDT. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking a provider to conduct an independent assessment of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC). The provider should have technical knowledge in domain name or Internet server operations, or have experience working with the RSSAC or Root Server Operators. The provider should also have an understanding of the root server ecosystem and/or DNS protocol knowledge. The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify an independent examiner that can conduct a comprehensive assessment of RSSAC. This includes, but is not limited to: * The continued purpose of RSSAC within the ICANN structure; * How effectively RSSAC fulfills its purpose; * Whether any change in structure or operations is needed; and * The extent to which RSSAC as a whole is accountable to the wider ICANN community. The review is scheduled to take place from September 2017 through June 2018. For a complete overview and timeline for the RFP, please see here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF 642 KB]. Indications of interest are to be received by emailing RSSACReview-RFP(a)icann.org<mailto:RSSACReview-RFP@icann.org>. Proposals should be electronically submitted by 23:59 PDT on 10 July 2017 using ICANN's sourcing tool, access to which may be requested via the same email address as above. Background According to the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, the role of the Root Server System Advisory Committee ("Root Server System Advisory Committee" or "RSSAC") is to advise the ICANN community and Board on matters relating to the operation, administration, security, and integrity of the Internet's Root Server System. It shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Communicate on matters relating to the operation of the Root Servers and their multiple instances with the Internet technical community and the ICANN community. The RSSAC shall gather and articulate requirements to offer to those engaged in technical revision of the protocols and best common practices related to the operation of DNS servers. 2. Communicate on matters relating to the administration of the Root Zone with those who have direct responsibility for that administration. These matters include the processes and procedures for the production of the Root Zone File. 3. Engage in ongoing threat assessment and risk analysis of the Root Server System and recommend any necessary audit activity to assess the current status of root servers and the root zone. 4. Respond to requests for information or opinions from the Board. 5. Report periodically to the Board on its activities. F. Make policy recommendations to the ICANN community and Board.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 7 July 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 11, 2017

July 11, 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 7 July 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Request for Proposal: SSAC Organizational Review[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 7 July 2017 Security Framework Drafting Team to Present Draft Framework for Registry Operators to Respond to Security Threats[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 6 July 2017 WEBINAR: WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System June 2017 Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 6 July 2017 ICANN Publishes Updated gTLD Marketplace Health Index[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 6 July 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]

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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal: SSAC Organizational Review
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 9, 2017

July 9, 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-2017-07-07-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Request for Proposal: SSAC Organizational Review 7 July 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking a provider to conduct an independent assessment of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC). The provider should have technical knowledge or experience with security matters with the Internet technical community and the operators and managers of critical DNS infrastructure services; demonstrate an understanding of the SSAC's charter and its Operational Procedures[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 420 KB]; demonstrate knowledge of the technical areas covered by the SSAC's charter, including security and integrity of the Internet's naming and address allocation systems. The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify an independent examiner that can conduct a comprehensive assessment of SSAC. This includes, but is not limited to: * An assessment of the implementation state of SSAC's prior review; * An assessment of whether SSAC has a continuing purpose within the ICANN structure; * An assessment of how effectively SSAC fulfills its purpose and whether any change in structure or operations is needed to improve effectiveness; and * An assessment of the extent to which SSAC as a whole is accountable to the wider ICANN community. The review is scheduled to take place from October 2017 through July 2018. For a complete overview and timeline for the RFP, please see here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 608 KB] Indications of interest are to be received by emailing SSACReview-RFP(a)icann.org<mailto:SSACReview-RFP@icann.org>. Proposals should be electronically submitted by 23:59 PDT on 4 August 2017 using ICANN's sourcing tool, access to which may be requested via the same email address as above. Background According to the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, the role of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee ("Security and Stability Advisory Committee" or "SSAC") is to advise the ICANN community and Board on matters relating to the security and integrity of the Internet's naming and address allocation systems. It shall have the following responsibilities: 1. To communicate on security matters with the Internet technical community and the operators and managers of critical DNS infrastructure services, to include the root name server operator community, the top-level domain registries and registrars, the operators of the reverse delegation trees such as in-addr.arpa and ip6.arpa, and others as events and developments dictate. The SSAC shall gather and articulate requirements to offer to those engaged in technical revision of the protocols related to DNS and address allocation and those engaged in operations planning. 2. To engage in ongoing threat assessment and risk analysis of the Internet naming and address allocation services to assess where the principal threats to stability and security lie, and to advise the ICANN community accordingly. The SSAC shall recommend any necessary audit activity to assess the current status of DNS and address allocation security in relation to identified risks and threats. 3. To communicate with those who have direct responsibility for Internet naming and address allocation security matters (IETF, RSSAC (as defined in Section 12.2(c)(i)), RIRs, name registries, etc.), to ensure that its advice on security risks, issues, and priorities is properly synchronized with existing standardization, deployment, operational, and coordination activities. The SSAC shall monitor these activities and inform the ICANN community and Board on their progress, as appropriate. 4. To report periodically to the Board on its activities. E. To make policy recommendations to the ICANN community and Board.

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ICANN News Alert -- Security Framework Drafting Team to Present Draft Framework for Registry Operators to Respond to Security Threats
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 9, 2017

July 9, 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-3-2017-07-06-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Security Framework Drafting Team to Present Draft Framework for Registry Operators to Respond to Security Threats 6 July 2017 LOS ANGELES – 6 July 2017 – The Security Framework Drafting Team (SFDT) consisting of representatives from registries, registrars, the Public Safety Working Group (PSWG), and the ICANN organization today announced it will present the draft Framework document[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> that has been published for public comment. The Framework includes results of a two-year collaborative effort by the SFDT that addresses registries' responses to notifications of security threats. The objective of this framework is to deliver on the New gTLD Program Committee of the ICANN board's (NGPC) commitment to the GAC regarding ICANN soliciting community participation to develop a framework for how a Registry Operator (RO) may respond to identified security threats. The meeting will take place on 12 July 2017 at 14:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and will be hosted by members of the SFDT to present the draft framework and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions directly to the SFDT. The meeting will be presented in English. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the meeting using the chat function in Adobe Connect. Speakers will include: * Brian Cimbolic, Deputy General Counsel, Public Interest Registry * Dennis Chang, GDD Services and Engagement Program Director, ICANN * Iranga Kahangama, GAC PSWG Member; Science and Technology Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States * Alan Woods, Compliance Manager, Rightside Meeting Details & How to Attend Date: 12 July 2017 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 UTC Join via Adobe Connect <https://participate.icann.org/spec11-sec-frmwk/> View Dial-In Information[myrcplus.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.myrcplus.com_cnums…> Participant Code: 8653177963 A recording of the webinar will be made available here. https://community.icann.org/display/S1SF/Meetings+Agenda+and+Log#MeetingsAg…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>

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ICANN News Alert -- WEBINAR: WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System June 2017 Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 9, 2017

July 9, 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-2-2017-07-06-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ WEBINAR: WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System June 2017 Report 6 July 2017 LOS ANGELES – 6 July 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that ICANN will host an interactive webinar on 20 July 2017 to review findings of the "WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System June 2017" report published 12 June 2017[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>. Participants will learn about: * The methodology used in the WHOIS report. * Regional differences in WHOIS accuracy. * Trends across reports. * A new interactive data display tool for community users. * Contractual Compliance updates. * Next steps following the report. This latest report acts as a follow-on to the "WHOIS ARS Phase 2 Cycle 3 Report: Syntax and Operability Accuracy[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…>," published in December 2016. The report includes comparisons based on Registrar Accreditation Agreements (2009 RAA v. 2013 RAA) and top-level domain types (e.g., new or "legacy" gTLDs) across ICANN regions. ________________________________ Webinar Details & How to Attend Date: 20 July 2017 Time: 15:00 - 16:00 UTC Join via Adobe Connect<https://participate.icann.org/gdd-angelinalopez> View Dial-In Information[myrcplus.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.myrcplus.com_cnums…> Participant Code: 8021705257 The webinar will be conducted in English. Recordings will be published in the knowledge center of the WHOIS website at: http://whois.icann.org/en/knowledge-center[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__whois.icann.org_en_know…>.

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law: Process and Next Steps
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 7, 2017

July 7, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law: Process and Next Steps 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/MgjfAw. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will start on 07 July 2017 23:59 UTC and end on 13 July 2017 23:59 UTC. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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