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GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 20-24 July 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 17, 2015

July 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 20-24 July 2015 Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 20 July 2015 14:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/AoJCAw 23:00 UTC: At-Large LACRALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/cqw0Aw Tuesday 21 July 2015 06:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 14:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9 iCfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/9%20iCfAg> 18:00 UTC: At-Large EURALO Single Issue: Dublin General Assembly Preparation call https://community.icann.org/x/haw0Aw 19:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 20:00 UTC: GNSO DMPM https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag Wednesday 22 July 2015 11:00 UTC: Stress Tests Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 16:00 UTC: GNSO IGO INGO Curative Rights PDP WG https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg Thursday 23 July 2015 06:00 UTC: At-Large APRALO monthly https://community.icann.org/x/Mqw0Aw 18:00 UTC: GNSO Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation meeting (SCI) https://community.icann.org/x/5ILT Friday 24 July 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(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship and CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@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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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN to Resume Evaluation of DotConnectAfrica Trust Application for .AFRICA
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 16, 2015

July 16, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-16-en ________________________________ ICANN to Resume Evaluation of DotConnectAfrica Trust Application for .AFRICA 16 July 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced it will resume evaluation of DotConnectAfrica Trust's (DCA's) application for the .AFRICA new generic top-level domain. ICANN's Board of Directors convened a special meeting on 16 July 2015 to quickly address an independent review panel's declaration that held in favor of DotConnectAfrica Trust regarding certain claims about its .AFRICA top-level domain application. (read more<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-07-10-en>). During the meeting, the Board resolved<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2015-07-16-en> to: * Continue to refrain from delegating the .AFRICA gTLD. * Permit DCA's application to proceed through the remainder of the new gTLD application process. * Reimburse DCA for certain costs related to the independent review process. As such, the Board has directed staff to take all steps necessary to resume the evaluation of DCA's application for .AFRICA and to ensure that such evaluation proceeds in accordance with the established process(es) as quickly as possible. "I want to thank the panel for their efforts and careful deliberation of this matter," said Steve Crocker, ICANN's Chairman of the Board. "Though these proceedings have been lengthy and delayed the launch of the .AFRICA top-level domain, the independent review process is an integral part of ICANN's community-developed accountability mechanisms, which are fundamental safeguards in ensuring that ICANN's bottom-up, multistakeholder model remains effective." Dr. Crocker further noted, "Our commitment to ICANN's African stakeholders remains strong. As this advances to final resolution, we will assist in moving this process forward as rapidly as possible and provide all parties with the certainties they are looking for and deserve." The next step in the process for DCA is to complete Initial Evaluation, a phase of the New gTLD Program in which multiple independent panels, including a panel dedicated to geographic names, review an application to ensure it meets the requirements in the Applicant Guidebook. With respect to the Governmental Advisory Committee's (GAC's) consensus advice in the Beijing Communiqué that DCA's application for .AFRICA should not proceed, the Board will ask the GAC if it wishes to refine that advice and/or provide the board with further information regarding that advice and/or otherwise address the concerns raised in the Declaration.

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 16, 2015

July 16, 2015

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft ALAC Statement on the Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization<https://community.icann.org/x/35U0Aw> in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/35U0Aw. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 22 July 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.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- EXTENDED: Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 15, 2015

July 15, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-15-en ________________________________ EXTENDED: Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization 15 July 2015 The Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en> period for the Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization has been extended. In view of the current community workload and the impact the recommendations will have on the workload of the community and staff, the comment period has been extended to 24 July 2015 23:59 UTC. The purpose of the Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en> posting is to request community feedback on the Draft Report issued by Westlake Governance Limited (Westlake) on the Review of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). As the Independent Examiner, Westlake has drafted their report after conducting extensive work, including but not limited to online surveys (178 responses), 40 one-on-one interviews (considerably more than originally anticipated in the scope of work), review and analysis of documents and direct observations of GNSO proceedings at three ICANN meetings. In addition, Westlake has been engaged in consultations with representatives from the GNSO and other community members. Westlake will issue their Final Report at the end of August 2015 after considering community feedback via Public Comment process, in-person meetings at ICANN53 and ongoing interaction with the GNSO Review Working Party. The final report, along with public comments, will be considered by the Board. After the Board takes action and accepts the report, the implementation phase will begin. The Report Summary (Section 1, pages 4-20<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-review-draft-29may15-en.pd…>) offers a brief overview of Westlake's work and outlines 36 proposed recommendations, classified into four topical themes: Participation and Representation; Continuous Development; Transparency; and Alignment with ICANN's Future. Please refer to the specific recommendation and relevant section of the Draft Report for additional details and context about each recommendation. Word<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-review-draft-input-templat…> [DOCX, 65 KB] and PDF<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-review-draft-input-templat…> [PDF, 283 KB] templates have been developed to facilitate input to this Public Comment.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 10 July 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 14, 2015

July 14, 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 10 July 2015 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Independent Review Panel Finds in Favor of DCA Trust - Makes Recommendation to ICANN's Board to Resume Evaluation of DCA's Application<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-07-10-en> A three-member panel convened to review DotConnectAfrica Trust's (DCA's) request for Independent Review issued its final declaration, late yesterday. 10 July 2015 Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for ICANN54 in Dublin<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-10-en> Fifty Fellows from 36 countries have been selected to participate in ICANN's Fellowship program at the 54th Public Meeting in Dublin, 18-22 October 2015. 10 July 2015 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [Dublin Logo]18-22 October 2015: 54th International Public ICANN Meeting - Dublin<https://meetings.icann.org/en> 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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New Public Comment: Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 14, 2015

July 14, 2015

Dear All, Kindly note that the At-Large Workspace for the following public comment proceeding has been created: Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report<https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw> 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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ICANN News Alert -- Independent Review Panel Finds in Favor of DCA Trust - Makes Recommendation to ICANN's Board to Resume Evaluation of DCA's Application
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 13, 2015

July 13, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-07-10-en ________________________________ Independent Review Panel Finds in Favor of DCA Trust - Makes Recommendation to ICANN's Board to Resume Evaluation of DCA's Application 10 July 2015 A three-member panel convened to review DotConnectAfrica Trust's (DCA's) request for Independent Review issued its final declaration, late yesterday. The 63-page IRP declaration, which is now published on the ICANN website<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/final-declaration-09jul15-en.pdf> [PDF, 506 KB], held in favor of DCA and recommended that ICANN send DCA Trust's application for .AFRICA back into evaluation. The panel cited two main concerns relating to the ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee's (GAC's) advice on DCA's application: (1) the panel was concerned that the GAC did not include, and that ICANN did not request, a rationale on the GAC's advice; and (2) the panel expressed concern that ICANN took action on the GAC's advice without conducting diligence on the level of transparency and the manner in which the advice was developed by the GAC. The panel found that ICANN's conduct was inconsistent with the ICANN Articles and Bylaws because of certain actions and inactions of the ICANN Board. "Consistent with ICANN's Bylaws, ICANN will carefully review the panels declaration and the ICANN Board will be asked to consider the matter at its next meeting on 28 July 2015," said John Jeffrey, ICANN's General Counsel and Secretary. Although ICANN has already entered into an agreement with ZA Central Registry for the .AFRICA string, the panel has recommended that ICANN continue to refrain from delegating the .AFRICA gTLD, at this time. The panel ordered ICANN to pay the administrative and panel fees. The panel also indicated that both parties are responsible for their own attorney's fees and expenses. The IRP is one of the accountability review processes set out in the ICANN Bylaws. For an understanding of how ICANN's accountability review processes work, including the IRP, please view this infographic<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/accountability-mechanisms-…>.

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Update 1 GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 13-18 July 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 11, 2015

July 11, 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 13-18 July 2015 Update 1: Monday 13 July 2015 Added: 12:30 UTC At-Large Ad-hoc WG on IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability Tuesday, 14 July 2015 Added: 14:00 UTC ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Mid-Monthly Meeting Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 13 July 2015 12:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability WP2 https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 12:30 UTC: At-Large Ad-hoc WG on IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/QoFCAw 14:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability WP3 https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 20:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability WP1 https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg Tuesday 14 July 2015 12:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 14:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9 iCfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/9%20iCfAg> 14:00 UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Mid-Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/R4FCAw 18:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability WP3 https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 20:00 UTC: GNSO DMPM https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag Wednesday 15 July 2015 11:00 UTC: Stress Tests Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 18:30 UTC: At-Large AFRALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/Xao0Aw Thursday 16 July 2015 None Friday 17 July 2015 The CCWG-Accountability is meeting in Paris for a face-to-face meeting. For more information on the meeting visit: CCWG ACCT Face to Face Meeting (17 - 18 July 2015)<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=53778863>. Saturday 18 July 2015 The CCWG-Accountability is meeting in Paris for a face-to-face meeting. For more information on the meeting visit: CCWG ACCT Face to Face Meeting (17 - 18 July 2015)<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=53778863>. 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(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship and CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@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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ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for ICANN54 in Dublin
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 10, 2015

July 10, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-10-en ________________________________ Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for ICANN54 in Dublin 10 July 2015 Fifty Fellows from 36 countries have been selected to participate in ICANN's Fellowship program at the 54th Public Meeting in Dublin, 18-22 October 2015. Fourteen Alumni of the Program have been selected to perform the role of Coach to the 36 first and second time attendees, in order to better prepare them for this journey. The Fellows represent all sectors of society including civil, government, academia, business, technical, security, end user groups and country code supporting groups. For the ICANN54 Meeting, 446 Fellowship applications were received and assessed by an independent selection committee. Priority is given to applicants who meet minimum program requirements, are current residents of developing and least developed nations in the five ICANN regions, and who are interested in participating in ICANN and its supporting organizations, advisory committees or stakeholder groups. Click here to see the list of selected candidates and learn more about the Fellowship program: http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships<https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the GNSO Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Working Group Initial Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 10, 2015

July 10, 2015

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the GNSO Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Working Group Initial Report <https://community.icann.org/x/K4Y0Aw> .² Please note that only the 15 ALAC members will cast votes in this poll. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the GNSO Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Working Group Initial Report <https://community.icann.org/x/K4Y0Aw> " for the communication to relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large GNSO Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Working Group Initial Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/K4Y0Aw> . Please note that the poll will be open from 10-July-2015 14:59 UTC to 15-July-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.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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