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New Public Comment: Proposal for Thai Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2016

Dec. 16, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘Proposal for Thai Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)’ has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/thai-lgr-2016-12-15-en. Public comment will end on 29 January 2017 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-thai-lgr-15dec16(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-thai-lgr-15dec16@icann.org>. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here https://community.icann.org/x/uKbDAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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At-Large Community Announces the Slate of Candidates to Proceed to the Next Stage of the ICANN Board Director Position Selection
by Program Admin Dec. 16, 2016

Dec. 16, 2016

Dear All, The Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) has now concluded its candidate evaluation process for the ICANN Board Director position selected by the At-Large Community. On behalf of the BCEC, we are pleased to announce that the following candidates will go forward to the next stage of the selection process. The candidates, listed in alphabetical order of the last name, are: *Alan Greenberg (Canada) *Leon Felipe Sanchez Ambia (Mexico) That next stage of the selection process is planned and managed by the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC). The process involves calls across Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs) to discuss the BCEC slate of candidates, the option of possible petitions by RALOs to add to this slate additional candidates who have submitted Expression of Interests (EoIs) but were not selected by the BCEC, and the agreement on the final slate of candidates. This process will culminate in an election among the final slate of candidates by the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) members and Regional At-Large Organization (RALO) chairs. The selection process is planned to be completed by Friday, 21 April 2017, with the announcement of the successful candidate on that date. View the detailed timeline here<https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw>. Details of the full process are contained in Section 19 of the ALAC Rules of Procedure<http://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2016-09> (version adopted on 20 September 2016). For more information, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff

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UPDATE 1/ GNSO and At-Large Calls - Week of 19 December - 23 December 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2016

Dec. 16, 2016

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 19 December – 23 December 2016. Update 1 Added Monday 05:00 UTC: WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 19 December 2016 05:00 UTC: WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Jurisdiction Sub Team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw 23:00 UTC: (At-Large) LACRALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/7ZbDAw Tuesday 20 December 2016 13:00 UTC: WS2 Diversity Sub group https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 19:00 UTC (At-Large) EURALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/CZXDAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights Sub team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 21:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/MqTDAw Wednesday 21 December 2016 06:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 21:30 UTC: At-Large Review Working Party and ITEMs call https://community.icann.org/x/zKHDAw 22:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw Thursday 22 December 2016 03:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 – IDNs/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw Friday 23 December 2016 none Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D20FF4.6D68B060]

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GNSO and At-Large Calls - Week of 19 December - 23 December 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2016

Dec. 16, 2016

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 19 December – 23 December 2016. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 19 December 2016 19:00 UTC: WS2 Jurisdiction Sub Team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw 23:00 UTC: (At-Large) LACRALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/7ZbDAw Tuesday 20 December 2016 13:00 UTC: WS2 Diversity Sub group https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 19:00 UTC (At-Large) EURALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/CZXDAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights Sub team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 21:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/MqTDAw Wednesday 21 December 2016 06:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 21:30 UTC: At-Large Review Working Party and ITEMs call https://community.icann.org/x/zKHDAw 22:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw Thursday 22 December 2016 03:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 – IDNs/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw Friday 23 December 2016 none Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D20FF4.6D68B060]

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ICANN News Alert -- Call for volunteers to join Cross-Community Working Group tasked to develop a proposal(s) for the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the New gTLD Auction Proceeds
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 15, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for volunteers to join Cross-Community Working Group tasked to develop a proposal(s) for the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the New gTLD Auction Proceeds 13 December 2016 In Brief The New gTLD Program (approved in 2011 established auctions as a mechanism of last resort to resolve string contention (when two or more applications are in direct contention). Most string contentions (approximately 90% of the competing application sets) have been resolved through other means, and never reach an auction conducted by ICANN's authorized auction service provider. For the others, however, they proceed to an ICANN-facilitated auction. It was recognized from the outset that significant funds could accrue as a result of these ICANN-facilitated auctions of last resort. To date, over 230 million USD has been accrued. These auction proceeds have been reserved and earmarked until the ICANN Board authorizes a plan for the appropriate use of the funds. A Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG) is now being formed, and the CCWG will be tasked to develop a proposal(s) on the mechanism to allocate the new gTLD Auction Proceeds and the ICANN Board must consider the proposal. The CCWG will NOT make any recommendations or determinations with regards to specific funding decisions (i.e. which specific projects or organizations are to be funded or not). Below you will find further information concerning the various ways you can participate and/or contribute to this effort as well as the expected time commitment. What the CCWG is tasked to do The CCWG is tasked with developing a proposal(s) for consideration by the Chartering Organizations (those ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees that have adopted the CCWG Charter) on the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the new gTLD Auction Proceeds. That proposal will then be submitted to the ICANN Board. As part of this proposal, the CCWG is expected to factor in a number of legal and fiduciary principles[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [DOC, 48 KB], due diligence requirements that preserve ICANN's tax-exempt status, as well as address matters such as potential or actual conflicts of interest. The CCWG will NOT make any recommendations or determinations with regards to specific funding decisions (i.e. which specific organizations or projects are to be funded or not). The CCWG is required to, at minimum, to give appropriate consideration to and provide recommendations on the following questions1[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>, taking into account the Guiding Principles as well as the legal and fiduciary constraints outlined in the charter: 1. What framework (structure, process and/or partnership) should be designed and implemented to allow for the disbursement of new gTLD Auction Proceeds? 2. What will be the limitations of fund allocation, factoring in that the funds need to be used in line with ICANN's mission while at the same time recognising the diversity of communities that ICANN serves? 3. What safeguards are to be put in place to ensure that the creation of the framework, as well as its execution and operation, respect the legal and fiduciary constraints that have been outlined in this memo? 4. What aspects should be considered to define a timeframe, if any, for the funds allocation mechanism to operate as well as the disbursements of funds? 5. What conflict of interest provisions and procedures need to be put in place as part of this framework for fund allocations? 6. Should any priority or preference be given to organizations from developing economies, projects implemented in such regions and/or under-represented groups? 7. Should ICANN oversee the solicitation and evaluation of proposals, or delegate to or coordinate with another entity, including, for example, a foundation created for this purpose? 8. What aspects should be considered to determine an appropriate level of overhead that supports the principles outlined in this charter? 9. What is the governance framework that should be followed to guide distribution of the proceeds? 10. To what extent (and, if so, how) could ICANN, the Organization or a constituent part thereof, be the beneficiary of some of the auction funds? 11. Should a review mechanism be put in place to address possible adjustments to the framework following the completion of the CCWGs work and implementation of the framework should changes occur that affect the original recommendations? As a first step, the CCWG is expected to (1) develop and adopt a work plan and an associated schedule of activity and (2) at a minimum, to publish an Initial Report for public comment followed by a Final Report, which will be submitted to the Chartering Organizations for their consideration. The ICANN Board will consider the report in its final decision-making and the Board has committed to enter into a dialogue with the CCWG if the Board does not believe that it can accept a recommendation. For further details, please review the CCWG Charter[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. How the CCWG will work The CCWG is expected to adhere to the following Guiding Principles, both in the context of its deliberations as well as the final recommendations: * Ensure transparency & openness; * Provide sufficient accountability; * Ensure that processes and procedures are lean & effective; * Take all appropriate measures to deal with conflicts of interest; and * Deal with diversity issues. ICANN WGs use transparent, open processes. As a result, the meetings of the CCWG will be recorded and transcribed, these recordings and transcriptions, together with the mailing list archives are publicly posted. The CCWG will collaborate using a public workspace for draft materials and all final work products and milestones will be documented on the WG's wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. How to participate There are various ways to participate in this process and it is important that you give due consideration to the desired level of involvement as well as time commitment you are able to make: Level of involvement Expected time commitment2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Requirements Individual participant 2-4 hours per week for at least 1 year (weekly conference calls + preparation time) Complete Statement of Interest as well as Declaration of Intention Mailing List Observer 1-2 hours (review of mailing list) None. Respond to public consultation 2-4 hours – per public comment opportunity (Time required to review materials and provide input). None. * Individual participants – anyone interested can volunteer to join the CCWG as a participant, regardless of whether they are members of any ICANN SO or AC or have been active participants in ICANN. Participants are expected to actively contribute to mailing list conversations as well as meetings – it is anticipated that the CCWG will at a minimum meet on a weekly basis via teleconference. Participants are expected to provide essential input to the process. Participants will be required to provide a Statement of Interest (SOI[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>) as well as a Declaration of Intention ([include link when available]. Note, an intention to apply for these funds following the completion of the CCWG work will not preclude individuals and/or organizations from participating in the CCWG, but these intentions need to be declared as part of the CCWG transparency and accountability requirements. * Mailing list observers – for those who are merely interested in monitoring the CWG's conversations, there is the possibility to sign up as a mailing list "observer" which offers read-only access to the mailing list. Mailing list observers will not be permitted to post, will not receive invitations to the various meetings or calls of the WG and will not have to complete a Statement of Interest. At any point in time, an observer can request to switch status to participant or visa versa. * Public Consultation Respondent – In addition, there will be opportunities to provide input through public consultations and public comment processes that the CCWG is expected to organize throughout its deliberations. In addition to participants and observers, there will also be members appointed by each Chartering Organization (CO) (a minimum of two and a maximum of five per CO). In addition to participating in the deliberations in the same manner as other participants, CO appointed members are expected to serve as a liaison between their respective Chartering Organization and the CCWG. Members must, if and when necessary, ensure that the Chartering Organizations are kept up to date on the progress and deliberations of the CCWG as well as sharing any input from the Chartering Organization with the CCWG. How to Join If you are interested in joining the CCWG as an individual participant or mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevkx6yfyD6HPyeTpJlLmZx_OQGvH8yFaY…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> or send the Word document https://community.icann.org/x/FpjDAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> filled in to the GNSO Secretariat<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org?subject=CCWG%20Auction%20Proceeds%20-%20call%20for%20volunteers>. Following that you will receive further instructions on how to complete your Statement of Interest and Declaration of Intention. All members and observers will be listed on the CCWG's wiki page. Next steps In addition to this call for volunteers, Chartering Organizations are also in the process of identifying their respective members to this effort, each according to their own processes. It is the expectation that the WG will convene for its first meeting during the week of 23 January 2017. Following that, regular online meetings will be scheduled in accordance with the CCWG's work plan and schedule. Further information and preparation For those interested in volunteering for this effort, you are strongly encouraged to review the following materials prior to the first meeting of the CCWG: * The new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Charter[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [DOCX, 60 KB] * Slides from new gTLD Auction proceeds[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [PDF, 1.8 MB] drafting team presentation 12 October 2016 * The New gTLD Auction Proceeds discussion paper[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_draf…> [PDF, 798 KB] (7 Dec 2015) * Additional materials available at the CWG's wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Background In March 2015 that the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) started discussing a possible process for facilitating the conversation around new gTLD auction proceeds during the ICANN meeting in Singapore[singapore52.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__singapore52.icann.org_…>. As part of that discussion, it became clear that there was interest from the GNSO to commence formal conversations on the topic of new gTLD auction proceeds and following which, the GNSO Council reached out to other ICANN Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to determine whether there would be interest to form a cross-community working group (CCWG) on this topic. Following a number of sessions on this topic during the ICANN53 in Buenos Aires (see https://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-soac-high-interest[buenosai…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__buenosaires53.icann.or…> and https://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-cwg-new-gtld-auction[buenos…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__buenosaires53.icann.or…>), a discussion paper[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_a…> [PDF, 456 KB] was published in September 2015 to solicit further community input on this topic as well as the proposal to proceed with a CCWG on this topic. As the feedback received on the discussion paper confirmed the support for moving forward with a CCWG, James Bladel, GNSO Chair, reached out to all the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees to ask for volunteers to participate in a drafting team to develop a charter for a CCWG on this topic. All ICANN SO/ACs, apart from the ccNSO, responded to this request and have put forward volunteers to participate in the drafting team. The Drafting Team ('DT'), commenced its deliberations on Tuesday 23 February 2016. A draft charter for community discussion was published in advance of ICANN 56 and discussed during the cross-community session[sched.co]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sched.co_7NE0&d=DgMFaQ&…> held at ICANN56. Following ICANN56, the DT reviewed all the input received[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> and updated the proposed charter accordingly. On 13 September, this proposed charter[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> was shared with all ICANN SO/ACs with the request to review it and identify any pertinent issues that would prevent adoption of the charter, if any. Subsequently, a webinar was held on 13 October to allow for some additional time and information to undertake this review. As no pertinent issues were identified, the proposed charter was submitted for adoption by the ICANN SO/ACs prior to the ICANN meeting in Hyderabad. To date, the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), ASO (Address Supporting Organization), ccNSO (Country Code Supporting Organization) and GNSO have adopted the charter with other groups expected to follow. ________________________________ 1[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Note, these questions have been reflected here in abbreviated format – to review the full questions, please see the CCWG Charter. 2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> The CCWG will determine its own work plan and schedule so these estimations are based on the experience with previous CCWGs.

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Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 20 December 2016 at 21:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 15, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

Dear All, The December ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled on Tuesday, 20 December 2016 from 21:00-23:00 UTC For other times: http://tinyurl.com/jpfx2se The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/MqTDAw 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/<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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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> [unknown.png]

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Reminder - At-Large Capacity Building Working Group: call for membership and/or reconfirmation of membership
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 14, 2016

Dec. 14, 2016

Dear All, We would hereby like to confirming the Membership for the Capacity Building Working Group as well as seek new members. For all current working group members: if you wish to continue serving as Working Group member, please confirm your membership by sending an e-mail to Gisella Gruber (gisella.gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org>) with copy to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>). For all new members: if you wish to join the working group, please send an e-mail to Gisella Gruber (gisella.gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org>) with copy to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>). We look forward to working with you all in 2017! Thank you! Kind regards, Gisella ------ Gisella Gruber Specialist, SO/AC Support (ALAC, At-Large) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: gisella.gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org> Tel: +44 7545 334 360 Skype ID: gisella.gw One World, One Internet

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Draft PTI FY18 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 14, 2016

Dec. 14, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Draft PTI FY18 Operating Plan and Budget 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/9oDDAw. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will start on 14 December 2016 23:59 UTC and end on 20 December 2016 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Implements Standardized Framework for Release of Two-Character Labels
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 14, 2016

Dec. 14, 2016

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-12-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Implements Standardized Framework for Release of Two-Character Labels 13 December 2016 LOS ANGELES - 13 December 2016 - ICANN has implemented the framework established by the Measures for Letter/Letter Two-Character ASCII Labels to Avoid Confusion with Corresponding Country Codes[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 334 KB] by authorizing the release of all letter/letter two-character ASCII labels at the second level for registry operators subject to these Measures. The ICANN Board approved[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> the Measures on 8 November 2016. They provide a standardized framework to help Internet users avoid confusion between country codes and corresponding letter/letter two-character domain names. The framework and authorization are the result of more than two years of work by members of the Internet community and the ICANN Organization. Previously, registry operators were required to reserve and individually request permission from ICANN to release second-level two-letter ASCII labels. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to 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 and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>.

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update 3 / GNSO and At-Large Calls - Week of 12 December - 16 December 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

Hello 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 December –16 December 2016. Update 3: Wednesday added: 16:15 UTC: ALAC Leadership (ALT) Mid-Monthly Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/wKHDAw 21:00 UTC: At-Large Review Working Party and ITEMs call https://community.icann.org/x/hKHDAw Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 12 December 2016 13:00 UTC: At-Large Capacity Building Program -2016: Eleventh Webinar on the Topic: “Impact of the IANA Transition on the Internet End Users” https://community.icann.org/x/lJ3DAw 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce Call https://community.icann.org/x/h5jDAw 20:00 UTC: (At-Large) NARALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/D5DDAw Tuesday 13 December 2016 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 1 - Overall Process/Support/Outreach Issue https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 05:00 UTC: WS2 Diversity Sub group https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 13:00 UTC: WS2 Jurisdiction Sub Team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> 14:00 UTC: New Fy16 ICANN Community Document Development and Drafting Resource Pilot Program (DDDPP), At-Large Regional Leadership and Dan O’Neill https://community.icann.org/x/Cp-DAw 15:00 UTC: At-Large Social Media Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/9JvDAw 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights Sub team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw Wednesday 14 December 2016 13:00 UTC: CCWG ACCT Plenary Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/uQuOAw 15:00UTC: (At-Large) Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) https://community.icann.org/x/35nDAw 16:15 UTC: ALAC Leadership (ALT) Mid-Monthly Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/wKHDAw 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 18:30 UTC: (At-Large) AFRALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/7pTDAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith Conduct https://community.icann.org/x/nhWOAw 20:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 – IDNs/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 21:00 UTC: At-Large Review Working Party and ITEMs call https://community.icann.org/x/hKHDAw Thursday 15 December 2016 05:00 UTC: WS2 SO/AC Accountability Subgroup https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 06:00 UTC: (At-Large) APRALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/-JTDAw 13:00 UTC: WS2 Staff Accountability Subgroup https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 16:00 UTC: ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach and Engagement https://community.icann.org/x/YpvDAw 17:00 UTC (GNSO) IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms Working Group call https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg 19:00 UTC: WS2 Transparency https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 – Legal/Regulatory Issues https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 21:00 UTC: (GNSO) CWG on country and territory names as TLDs https://community.icann.org/x/X7XhAg Friday 16 December 2016 none Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D20FF4.6D68B060]

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