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UPDATE 1 / At-Large and GNSO Calls - Week of 12 June - 16 June 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 12, 2017

June 12, 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 12 June - 16 June 2017 Update 1: Wednesday Added: 13:00 UTC: Fifth Capacity Building Webinar: "Exploring the Public Interest within ICANN's remit" <https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw> https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw 18:00 UTC: EURALO By-Laws Taskforce Call https://community.icann.org/x/9UvwAw Monday 12 June 2017 16:00 UTC: Third Webinar in preparation for the General Assembly and AFRALO Activities at ICANN59 in Johannesburg <https://community.icann.org/x/XEfwAw> https://community.icann.org/x/XEfwAw 19:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/YwzfAw 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Governance Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/4kLwAw Tuesday 13 June 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 1 - Overall Process/Support/Outreach https://community.icann.org/x/7AObAw 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) Reviewing CEP https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Wednesday 14 June 2017 13:00 UTC: Fifth Capacity Building Webinar: "Exploring the Public Interest within ICANN's remit" <https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw> https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 17:00 UTC: AFRALO Activities at ICANN59 Call https://community.icann.org/x/g0fwAw 18:00 UTC: EURALO By-Laws Taskforce Call https://community.icann.org/x/9UvwAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Thursday 15 June 2017 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/50jwAw 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 21:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 2 - Legal/Regulatory https://community.icann.org/x/FwSbAw Friday 16 June 2017 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: <mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: <mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: <mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : <mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: <https://atlarge.icann.org/> atlarge.icann.org Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge><https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> @<@ICANNAtLarge><https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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Webinar Invitation | 2017 - Fifth Capacity Building Webinar | 14 June from 13:00-14:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 12, 2017

June 12, 2017

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 fifth webinar of the new <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/yZ7RAw> on the Topic of "Exploring the Public Interest within ICANN's remit". The trainers will be Wolf Ludwig<https://community.icann.org/x/iYJEAg>, EURALO Secretariat and Ergys Ramaj<https://www.icann.org/profiles/ergys-ramaj>, Sr. Director, Public Responsibility. The webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 14 June from 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: <https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/> 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 <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)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 quinto webinar del nuevo programa <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/yZ7RAw> con el tema de ¨Explorando el Interés Público dentro de las atribuciones de ICANN¨. Los facilitadores del entrenamiento serán Wolf Ludwig<https://community.icann.org/x/iYJEAg>, Secretaría EURALO y Ergys Ramaj<https://www.icann.org/profiles/ergys-ramaj>, Sr. Director de Responsabilidad Pública. El webinar está programado el día miércoles 14 de juino desde las 13:00-14:30 horas UTC (90 minutos) Para consultas de otros horarios <http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom> http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom Los detalles de la agenda se encuentran disponibles en <https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw> https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw Las interpretaciones en francés y español serán ofrecidas durante la llamada. Adobe Connect: <https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/> 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 <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)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 cinquième webinar du <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Program de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/yZ7RAw> sur le sujet "Exploration de l'intérêt public au sein de l'ICANN". Les présentateurs seront Wolf Ludwig<https://community.icann.org/x/iYJEAg>, Secrétaire EURALO et Ergys Ramaj<Ergys%20Ramaj>, Sr. Directeur de la responsabilité publique. Le webinaire est programé le mercredi 14 juin de 13:00 à 14h30 UTC (90 minutes). Pour d'autres horaires: <http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom> http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom L'ordre du jour et les details de l'appel sont disponibles à <https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw> https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw Adobe Connect: <https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/> 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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Merci. Cordialement,

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At-Large and GNSO Calls - Week of 12 June - 16 June 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 10, 2017

June 10, 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 12 June - 16 June 2017 Monday 12 June 2017 16:00 UTC: Third Webinar in preparation for the General Assembly and AFRALO Activities at ICANN59 in Johannesburg <https://community.icann.org/x/XEfwAw> https://community.icann.org/x/XEfwAw 19:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/YwzfAw 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Governance Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/4kLwAw Tuesday 13 June 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 1 - Overall Process/Support/Outreach https://community.icann.org/x/7AObAw 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) Reviewing CEP https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Wednesday 14 June 2017 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 17:00 UTC: AFRALO Activities at ICANN59 Call https://community.icann.org/x/g0fwAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Thursday 15 June 2017 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/50jwAw 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 21:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 2 - Legal/Regulatory https://community.icann.org/x/FwSbAw Friday 16 June 2017 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: <mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: <mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: <mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : <mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: <https://atlarge.icann.org/> atlarge.icann.org Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge><https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> @<@ICANNAtLarge><https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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ICANN News Alert -- Analysis Group to Conduct Independent Review of the Nominating Committee
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-07-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Analysis Group to Conduct Independent Review of the Nominating Committee 7 June 2017 7 June 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has appointed Analysis Group[analysisgroup.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.analysisgroup.com_&…> to conduct an independent review of the ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. This review, mandated by its Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, is part of ICANN's commitment to its own evolution and improvement, accountability and transparency. The review will begin immediately and is expected to conclude in 2018. The selection of an independent examiner followed ICANN's rigorous procurement process. This process includes independent evaluation of submissions, presentations by the highest scoring proposals, follow-up interviews, and reference checks. The process was led by the ICANN Organization and validated by the Board's Organizational Effectiveness Committee, which is responsible for overseeing ICANN's Organizational Reviews process. The selection criteria for the independent examiner was developed in collaboration with the NomCom Review Working Party. The criteria emphasized expertise in talent acquisition, board selection procedure and experience in the not-for-profit sector. In addition, criteria such as understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, knowledge of ICANN and the independence of the proposed review team were assessed. * Are you a former/current candidate who applied for selection by the NomCom? * Are you a former/current NomCom appointee? * Are you a former/current member of the NomCom? If so, we would like to hear from you. If you are traveling to ICANN59 and would like to be considered for a one-on-one interview with the independent examiner, the Analysis Group, please reach out to lars.hoffmann(a)icann.org<mailto:lars.hoffmann@icann.org> at your earliest convenience. NomCom will also be publishing a survey in September 2017 and would love your input - look out for more information on this after ICANN59. Background 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__www.icann.org_resource…> 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. The purpose of this Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>-mandated 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 Analysis Group The Analysis Group team is led by Dr. Greg Rafert[analysisgroup.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.analysisgroup.com_e…>, and includes experts Dr. Mark Engle[connect2amc.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__connect2amc.com_our-2De…> and Dr. William Brown[bush.tamu.edu]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bush.tamu.edu_faculty_w…>. The Analysis Group team has deep practical and research experience in analyzing non-profit (including volunteer-based organization) governance structures and how organizations can develop more effective boards of directors. The team has conducted previous work with ICANN including the Trademark Clearinghouse Review[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_…> and a two-phase Economic Study Evaluating Competition in the Domain Name Space[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>. Their knowledge of, and contributions to, the non-profit management literature, will allow them to provide specific, actionable recommendations for the NomCom. For more information on Analysis Group, visit their website[analysisgroup.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.analysisgroup.com_&…>. * William A. Brown is a professor in the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University where he serves as the program director for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Dr. Brown's research focuses on non-profit governance, strategy, and organization effectiveness and he has authored numerous research articles, technical reports, and several practice-oriented publications. * Mark Engle is a principal with Association Management Center in Chicago, IL, where he strives to develop and share new research that leads to advancing the association management profession. Dr. Engle has a Doctor of Management degree and is a frequent author and speaker on governance and high-performing organizations. * Greg Rafert is a Vice President at Analysis Group where he specializes in the application of economic theory to business strategy, policy, and litigation matters. Dr. Rafert has been engaged on numerous business strategy and policy projects involving technology companies and non-profit organizations, and has led several past independent reviews that were commissioned by ICANN.

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ICANN News Alert -- Six Scripts Integrated into the Second Version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR-2)
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 7, 2017

June 7, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-06-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Six Scripts Integrated into the Second Version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR-2) 6 June 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today opened public comment on the second version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR-2) integrating six scripts: Arabic, Ethiopic, Georgian, Khmer, Lao and Thai. The Root Zone LGR will be used to determine valid top-level Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) labels and their variant labels, if any. Work is underway by the community-based Generation Panels[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> on proposals for additional scripts to be integrated in the future versions of the Root Zone LGR. These include Chinese, Cyrillic, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Latin and Neo-Brahmi panels. Generation Panels for more scripts, including Hebrew, Myanmar, Sinhala, Tibetan and Thaana are actively being solicited as per the Call for Generation Panels[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>. Individuals with deep experience or interest in these scripts are encouraged to volunteer and help enable a multilingual Internet. For further information on the IDN Program at ICANN, please visit www.icann.org/idn[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_idn&d=Dw…>. To start a new Generation Panel or to get involved in an existing one, please email at IDNProgram(a)icann.org<mailto:IDNProgram@icann.org>.

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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal: RSSAC Organizational Review
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 6, 2017

June 6, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Request for Proposal: RSSAC Organizational Review 5 June 2017 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 Root Server System Advisory Committee (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 PDF 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. 6. Make policy recommendations to the ICANN community and Board.

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Call for Comments: ALAC Statement on the Draft Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2017

June 5, 2017

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on the Draft Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights 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/jg3fAw. 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 12 June 2017 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>. 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<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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ICANN News Alert -- Call for Expressions of Interest for 2018 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2017

June 3, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-06-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for Expressions of Interest for 2018 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect 2 June 2017 ICANN is seeking expressions of interest for leadership roles in the 2018 Nominating Committee (NomCom) - that of the 2018 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. In September 2017, the ICANN Board appointed Hans Petter Holen as the 2017 Nominating Committee Chair and Zahid Jamil as the 2017 Nominating Committee Chair-Elect (https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2016-09-15-en#1.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>.) Article 8, section 8.3(d) of the Bylaws states, "[i]t is anticipated that upon the conclusion of the term of the Chair-Elect, the Chair-Elect will be appointed by the Board to the position of Chair." While it is anticipated that the 2017 NomCom Chair-Elect will become the 2018 NomCom Chair, in support of continuous improvement in its accountability and transparency, the NomCom will evaluate the performance of the current NomCom leadership, and the results of that evaluation will be available to the Board Governance Committee before it makes a recommendation to the full Board on 2018 NomCom leadership. These reviews will be conducted by an independent third party provider and will consist of interviewing other NomCom leadership, NomCom members, and designated NomCom staff. The Board Governance Committee (BGC) will utilize the outcomes of these reviews in their processes leading up to the Board's formal appointment of the 2018 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's supporting organizations (SOs) and advisory committees (ACs) in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. The Chair is a non-voting member of the NomCom selected by ICANN's Board to serve until the conclusion of the next ICANN Annual Meeting. The Chair-Elect, a position created as a result of an independent review of the NomCom, is not intended to fill an advisory role. Rather, the Chair-Elect will receive the benefit of training while serving alongside the Chair, gaining skills and knowledge to be applied for the Chair-Elect's anticipated succession into the role of the Chair. Candidates for Chair-Elect should possess the same skills as candidates for the Chair. Position Description This position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions. The NomCom Chair will be called on to schedule, organize and lead numerous in-person and telephonic meetings with a large committee of community members. The NomCom Chair is also responsible for managing the candidate identification and statement of interest process, with other committee members, and for managing the due diligence to be performed on nominated candidates, in cooperation with ICANN's General Counsel and any retained outside firm(s). Throughout all NomCom activities, the Chair is responsible for ensuring that all NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed, and that all required documentation and reports are prepared in a timely fashion and provided to the proper parties as necessary. Skills and Experience To properly serve as the NomCom Chair, the selected individual must have: 1. adequate time available to undertake the role; 2. excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage a committee of 20-21 members; 3. a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each position for which the NomCom is selecting candidates; 4. experience on or with a Board of Directors of organizations with similar scale, scope and diversity as ICANN; 5. strong organization and leadership skills; 6. ability to remain unbiased; 7. no conflicts of interest, and 8. a thorough understanding of, and satisfy, all criteria set forth in ICANN Bylaws relating to the NomCom (see http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#article8[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_gener…>). Specific Duties and Responsibilities 1. Plans and schedules NomCom meetings as required, including ensuring posting schedules for public review. 2. Appoints non-voting Associate Chair if so desired. 3. Reports to ICANN Board and the community on status of the NomCom. 4. Prepares and publishes the NomCom report. 5. Ensures that NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed. 6. Manages NomCom Selection Process, including: * Approves outreach/advertising methods for attracting candidates. * Conducts outreach with ICANN Stakeholder groups, Constituencies, Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations (with Chairs of those groups), ICANN Board, and others. * With other committee members, reviews and evaluates candidate Statements of Interest (SOIs) and references submitted during the NomCom process. * Coordinates due diligence on nominated candidates in cooperation with ICANN's General Counsel's office and any outside firm(s) retained to perform due diligence activities. 7. Approves posting of NomCom announcements and schedules on ICANN's website. 8. Ensures NomCom records are properly established, maintained and archived. Eligibility Exclusion No person who is an employee of or is a paid consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve as a member of the NomCom, including the post of Chair or Chair-Elect. Expenses All reasonable travel expenses and administrative costs incurred as a result of performing the duties as NomCom Chair or Chair-Elect in accordance with ICANN's policies will be reimbursed by ICANN upon the Chair or Chair-Elect's submission to ICANN of valid receipts and invoices. Expressions of Interest Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair2018(a)icann.org<mailto:NomComChair2018@icann.org> no later than 7 July 2017. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 1.9 MB]. For more information about the NomCom see http://nomcom.icann.org/[nomcom.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nomcom.icann.org_&d=DwM…>.

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ICANN News Alert -- Staff Report of Public Comments Published - ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2017

June 3, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-06-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Staff Report of Public Comments Published - ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget 2 June 2017 On 2 June 2017, ICANN published the Staff Report of Public Comments on ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget, and an associated update to the Five-Year Operating Plan. These documents were available for community feedback during a public comment period from 8 March 2017 to 28 April 2017. The documents will be revised to incorporate necessary changes as indicated in the staff report, and will be posted to the public comment page within the next couple weeks. ICANN recognizes and thanks all stakeholders who contributed to the submission of comments during this public comment period. Community and public participation in the planning and budget process of ICANN is a keystone of ICANN's multistakeholder model. ICANN will seek adoption of the proposed FY18 Operating Plan and Budget and updated Five-Year Operating Plan at a board meeting during ICANN 59 in Johannesburg.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Provides Update on Review of the Community Priority Evaluation Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2017

June 3, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2017-06-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Provides Update on Review of the Community Priority Evaluation Process 2 June 2017 LOS ANGELES - 2 June 2017 - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today issued an update[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_…> on the review of the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) process. Community Priority Evaluation is a method to resolve string contention, described in full detail in section 4.2 of the Applicant Guidebook (AGB)[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_…>. The evaluation determines if the community based application qualifies to earn priority and eliminate all non-community applicants in the contention set as well as any other non-prevailing community applicants. In CPE, the application is evaluated against the following four criteria: Community Establishment; Nexus between Proposed String and Community; Registration Policies, and Community Endorsement. The evaluations were conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The EIU was selected for this role because it offers premier business intelligence services, providing political, economic, and public policy analysis to businesses, governments, and organizations across the globe. At various times in the implementation of the New gTLD Program, the ICANN Board has considered aspects of CPE process, including certain concerns that some applicants have raised regarding the process. On 17 September 2016[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, the ICANN Board directed the President and CEO, or his designees, to undertake a review of the process by which ICANN has interacted with the CPE provider. In his letter of 26 April 2017 to concerned parties[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 405 KB], Chris Disspain, the Chair of the Board Governance Committee, provided additional information about the scope and status of the review. Below is additional information about the review, as well as the current status of the CPE process review.

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