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New Public Comment: gTLD Marketplace Health Index Proposal: Call for Comments and Volunteers
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the gTLD Marketplace Health Index Proposal: Call for Comments and Volunteers has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gtld-marketplace-health-2015-11-17-en. The dates of the Public Comment will be 17 November 2015 - 08 January 2016 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-irtp-d-implementation-10nov15(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-irtp-d-implementation-10nov15@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/7L5YAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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REMINDER / At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015: Topic of GNSO Policy Development Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa . Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, This in an invitation to attend the eleventh Webinar of the At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2015<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> on the topic GNSO Policy Development Process. The presenters will be: * Amr Elsadr<https://community.icann.org/x/CIBEAg> * Mary Wong<https://www.icann.org/profiles/mary-wong> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is in charge of the gTLD policy development; thus, the GNSO Policy Development Process has a great importance and needs to be explained in detail. This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 18 November 2015 from 20:00-21:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference Ids: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace.<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Thank you. Regards, **************** Estimados todos, Esta es una invitación para asistir alundécimo Webinar del Programa de At-Large Construcción de Capacidades 2015 sobre el tema del Proceso de Desarrollo de Políticas GNSO. Los oradores serán Avri Doria y Mary Wong. La organización de apoyo nombres Genéricos (GNSO) está a cargo del desarrollo de políticas de gTLD; por eso, el proceso de desarrollo de políticas del GNSO tiene gran importancia y necesita ser explicando en detalle. Este webinar se llevara a cabo el miércoles 18 noviembre del 2015 de 20:00-21:30 UTC (90 minutos). Para otros horarios: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 El proyecto de orden del día y detalles de llamadas están disponibles en: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Se proveerá interpretación en francés , Inglés y Español. Números ID de Conferencia: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Por favor confirme su línea de salida y el número preferido de contacto al personal At-Large staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Gracias. Saludos cordiales, ***************** Chers Tous, Nous vous invitons à participer au onzième Webinar du Programme de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2015 sur le thème de: Processus d’élaboration des Politiques du GNSO. Les présentateurs seront: * Amr Elsadr<https://community.icann.org/x/CIBEAg> * Mary Wong<https://www.icann.org/profiles/mary-wong> Le GNSO est en charge de l’élaboration de la politique des gTLD donc le processus d’élaboration des politiques du GNSO a une grande importance et doit être expliqué en détail. Ce webinar aura lieu le mercredi 18 novembre 2015 de 20:00-21:30 UTC. Pour d’autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 L’ordre du jour et les details de l’appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Ce webinar sera interprété en Anglais, Francais et Espagnol. Codes conference: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Program des Renforcement des Capacités 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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> One World, One Internet

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Announces Conclusion of 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Whois Accuracy Program Specification Review
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2015

Nov. 17, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-11-16-en ________________________________ ICANN Announces Conclusion of 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Whois Accuracy Program Specification Review 16 November 2015 ICANN announces the completion of the first formal review of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement's Whois Accuracy Program Specification<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en#who…> ("Specification"). The Specification includes requirements for ICANN-accredited registrars to validate and verify certain Whois data and customer account holder information and calls for a review of its terms by ICANN and the Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG). ICANN and the Registrar Stakeholder Group each proposed a handful of topics as candidates for possible updates. A summary of these topics was posted for public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/2013-whois-accuracy-spec-review-2015-…> in May 2015. Twenty-two comments were received from community members. In light of the public comments received and negotiations between ICANN and the RrSG, ICANN and the RrSG have reached agreement that no amendments should be made to the Specification at this time. Instead, the Specification will be subject to an additional review in approximately one year. This future review will have the added benefit of being informed by the data compiled via the Whois Accuracy Reporting System initiative<https://whois.icann.org/en/whoisars>. A clarifying advisory<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/raa-whois-accuracy-2015-11-16-en> has been posted to ICANN's website. ICANN and the RrSG wish to thank the many community members who contributed comments in furtherance of this review.

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ICANN News Alert -- Candidates for Competition, Consumer Trust and Choice Review Team Announced
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2015

Nov. 17, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-16-en ________________________________ Candidates for Competition, Consumer Trust and Choice Review Team Announced 16 November 2015 ICANN today announced 71 individuals applied to serve on the team that will review the New gTLD Program in relation to competition, consumer trust and consumer choice (CCT). Candidates hail from Bahrain, China, Kenya, Jamaica, Spain and many other countries. Their collective professional experience spans a variety of industries. Some are part of ICANN supporting organizations and advisory committees, while others volunteered as independent experts. The review is mandated by ICANN's Affirmation of Commitments<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/affirmation-of-commitments-2009-09-30…>. Next Steps The list of applicants and documentation provided in their applications has been published at: https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/aoc/cct/applications. Supporting organizations and advisory committees have until 14 December 2015 to review these materials and determine whether they would like to endorse certain candidates as representatives of their respective constituencies. The composition of the CCT review team will be determined by ICANN's CEO and the chair of the Governmental Advisory Committee, as described in the call for volunteers<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/call-volunteers-cct-rt-2015-10-01-en>. ICANN will provide the CEO and chair with the list of candidates, supporting documentation and endorsements. Expertise, geographic location and endorsements will all be taken into consideration when selecting the team. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to 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 coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet's unique identifiers. ICANN doesn't control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn't deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet's naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: www.icann.org<https://www.icann.org/>.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 13 November 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2015

Nov. 17, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 13 November 2015 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN's FY16 Objective, Goal and Portfolio Shepherds<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-13-en> 13 November 2015 Proposed implementation of GNSO Policy Development Process Recommendations on Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-10-en> 10 November 2015 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [ICANN 55 | Marrakech Logo]5-10 March 2016: 55th International Public ICANN Meeting - Marrakech<https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> 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<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> ICANN FY16 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/opplan.htm>

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015: Topic of GNSO Policy Development Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2015

Nov. 17, 2015

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa . Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, This in an invitation to attend the eleventh Webinar of the At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> on the topic GNSO Policy Development Process. The presenters will be: * A<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Eduardo+Diaz+SOI>vri Doria<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Avri+Doria+SOI> * Mary Wong<https://www.icann.org/profiles/mary-wong> Purpose of this Webinar: The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is in charge of the gTLD policy development; thus, the GNSO Policy Development Process has a great importance and needs to be explained in detail. This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 18 November 2015 from 20:00-21:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference Ids: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace.<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Thank you. Regards, **************** Estimados todos, Esta es una invitación para asistir a la undécimo Webinar del Programa de At-Large Construcción de Capacidades 2015 sobre el tema del Proceso de Desarrollo de Políticas GNSO. El presentadores serán: * A<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Eduardo+Diaz+SOI>vri Doria<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Avri+Doria+SOI> * Mary Wong<https://www.icann.org/profiles/mary-wong> El propósito de este seminario: Los GNSO està a cargo de la elaboración de políticas de gTLD; por lo tanto, el proceso de desarrollo de políticas de la GNSO tiene una gran importancia y necesita ser explicado en detalle. Este webinar se llevara a cabo el miércoles 18 noviembre del 2015 de 20:00-21:30 UTC (90 minutos). Para otros horarios: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 El proyecto de orden del día y detalles de llamadas están disponibles en: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Se proveerá interpretación en franc, Inglés y Eesspañol. ID de Conferencia: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Por favor confirme su línea de salida y el número preferido de contacto al personal At-Large staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Gracias. Saludos cordiales, ***************** Chers Tous, Nous vous invitons à participer au onzième Webinar du Programme de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2015 sur le thème de: Processus d'élaboration des Politiques du GNSO. Les présentateurs seront: * A<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Eduardo+Diaz+SOI>vri Doria<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Avri+Doria+SOI> * Mary Wong<https://www.icann.org/profiles/mary-wong> Le but de ce webinar: Le GNSO est en charge de l'élaboration de la politique des gTLD donc le processus d'élaboration des politiques du GNSO a une grande importance et doit être expliqué en détail. Ce webinar aura lieu le mercredi 18 novembre 2015 de 20:00-21:30 UTC. Pour d'autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 L'ordre du jour et les details de l'appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Ce webinar sera interprété en Anglais, Francais et Espagnol. Codes conference: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Program des Renforcement des Capacités 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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> One World, One Internet

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Meeting Invitation / ALAC Teleconference / 24 November 2015 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2015

Nov. 17, 2015

Dear All, The November ALAC Monthly call is scheduled on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 , from 19:00-21:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/q84vt2l The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/3rZYAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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UPDATE 1 GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 16 November - 20 November 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2015

Nov. 17, 2015

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 16 November - 20 November 2015 Update 1: Thursday added: 19:00 UTC At-Large Ad-hoc WG on IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 16 November 2015 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/mblYAw 21:00 UTC: (GNSO) Cross-Community Working Group on Use of Country/Territory Names as TLDs https://community.icann.org/x/X7XhAg 23:00 UTC: At-Large LACRALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/t7VYAw Tuesday 17 November 2015 14:30 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9 iCfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/9%20iCfAg> 19:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg Wednesday 18 November 2015 18:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship Meeting DT-O https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 19:00 UTC: At-Large EURALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/zrVYAw 20:00 UTC: At-Large Capacity Building: Eleventh Webinar on the Topic: GNSO Policy Development Process https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw Thursday 19 November 2015 06:00 UTC: At-Large APRALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/HLZYAw 15:00 UTC: At-Large Ad-Hoc New Meeting Strategy Working Party https://community.icann.org/x/_LdYAw 17:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 19:00 UTC At-Large Ad-hoc WG on IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/gb1YAw 21:30 UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Mid-Monthly Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/urtYAw Friday 20 November 2015 none Please confirm your dial-out requests For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls:staff@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@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG renate.dewulf(a)icann.org<mailto:renate.dewulf@icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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Vote Announcement: (228) LOAD e.v.
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Nov. 16, 2015

Nov. 16, 2015

Dear All, The regional advice from EURALO regarding ALS Applicant (228) LOAD.e.v. has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Does the ALAC wish to accreditate LOAD? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote, for ALAC members only, will be open from 16 November 2015 23:59 UTC until 23 November 2015 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.or <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> g

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN's FY16 Objective, Goal and Portfolio Shepherds
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 16, 2015

Nov. 16, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-13-en ________________________________ ICANN's FY16 Objective, Goal and Portfolio Shepherds 13 November 2015 Recent comments from the ICANN community suggest providing a consolidated view of the already published information on Shepherds to bring greater visibility into which executives are responsible for collecting and communicating cross-functional performance relevant to work at ICANN. The Project Portfolio Management System is intended to provide visibility into ICANN's annual work and is guided by the Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/strategic-plan-2016-2020-10oct1…> [PDF, 1.65 MB] and Five-Year Operating Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-opplan-2016-2020-26apr1…> [PDF, 1.01 MB], which were developed by the community with staff, and organized in a hierarchy of Objectives, Goals, Portfolios, and Projects. As stated in ICANN's 31 Jul 2015 blog<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/transitioning-icann-s-project-portfolio-man…>, "the Project Portfolio Management System structure "is not an organization chart and was never intended to outline or reflect reporting structures or budget oversight responsibilities. It describes broad cross-functional goals and objectives, not reporting structures or budgets. Virtually every objective and goal in ICANN's Strategic Plan and in the Project Portfolio Management System is cross-functional and involves multiple departments within the organization." The Project Portfolio Management System structure was designed to be one that evolves over time, is adapted to fit new circumstances and is periodically changed as part of ongoing process improvement. As such, ICANN is publishing a list to reflect the current structure of Objectives, Goals, Portfolios and Shepherds rather than the structure found in the Adopted FY16 Operating Plan and Budget. The list for now can be found in the document titled: List of Objectives, Goals, Portfolios and Shepherds<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/fy16-objectives-goals-portfolio…> [PDF, 224 KB]. Going forward, ICANN will publish Shepherds in the annual Operating Plan and Budgets. As a reminder, updates on ICANN's Project Portfolio Management System can be found at myicann.org<https://myicann.org/>. This is just one of ICANN's performance reporting mechanisms amongst others, including the Quarterly Stakeholder Calls<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/quarterly-reports-2014-11-13-en>, the KPI Beta Dashboard<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-beta-kpi-dashboard>, and the Quarterly Financial Statements<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/financials-en>.

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