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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Draft document from GAC Sub-group on Geographic Names
by At-Large Staff Nov. 3, 2014

Nov. 3, 2014

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the ³ALAC Statement on the Draft document from GAC Sub-group on Geographic Names <https://community.icann.org/x/MRbxAg> ." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the ³ALAC Statement on the Draft document from GAC Sub-group on Geographic Names <https://community.icann.org/x/MRbxAg> " for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Draft document from GAC Sub-group on Geographic Names <https://community.icann.org/x/MRbxAg> Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/MRbxAg> . Please note that the poll will be open from 03-November-2014 23:59 UTC to 09-November-2014 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.atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 03-07 November 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 3, 2014

Nov. 3, 2014

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 the 03-07 November 2014. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 03 November None at this time Tuesday 04 November 13:00 UTC: AFRALO Task force: Outreach for more African representation in ICANN leadership positions https://community.icann.org/x/4irxAg 14:00 UTC: GNSO 5th Meeting of CWG IANA Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 15:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg 17:00 UTC: At-Large Ad-hoc WG on the Transition of US Government Stewardship of the IANA Function https://community.icann.org/x/mSvxAg 21:00 UTC: GNSO Data & Metrics for Policy Making WG https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag Wednesday 05 November 17:00 UTC: GNSO IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms Working https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/zCzxAg 20:00 UTC: GNSO Policy and Implementation WG https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag Thursday 06 November 14:00 UTC: GNSO Translation and Transliteration Contact Information PDP WG https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 20:00 UTC: GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Friday 07 November 15:00 UTC: AFRALO ROP WG call https://community.icann.org/x/_y7xAg 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: At-Large Staff : staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Kind 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<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto: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 51 - At-Large transcripts and recordings
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 2, 2014

Nov. 2, 2014

Dear All, Please find hereafter a link to the ICANN 51 At-Large meetings schedule where all links to the recordings and transcripts have been posted. https://community.icann.org/x/NQDxAg This page will be updated with the outstanding transcripts, as and when received. We hope you find this table useful as a quick reference. Any feedback is welcome in order to use this format moving forward! Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella ------------------------- Gisella Gruber ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC 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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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Audited Financial Statements for FY14 Have Been Published
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-31-en ________________________________ ICANN Audited Financial Statements for FY14 Have Been Published 31 October 2014 ICANN continues to provide accountability and transparency regarding its financial results, with another unqualified audit report from the independent auditors, BDO LLP, newly appointed. The Report of Independent Auditors and Financial Statements for ICANN for the years ending 30 June 2014 and 2013 is available on the "Financial Information for ICANN<https://www.icann.org/en/about/financials>" page of the ICANN.org site and also included in this announcement. In accordance with Article XVI of ICANN's Bylaws, the audited financial statements are to be posted within 120 days following the close of the fiscal year, or by 31 October 2014. ICANN's FY14 Audited Financial Statements are now posted<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/financial-report-fye-30jun14-en…> [PDF, 112 KB] and are available to the community. The Community is invited to review ICANN's audited financials and to provide commentaries and/or questions.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN FY14 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors For the Period 1 July 2013 through 30 June 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-10-31-en ________________________________ ICANN FY14 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors For the Period 1 July 2013 through 30 June 2014 31 October 2014 As part of its accountability and transparency processes ICANN publishes a report in accordance with Article XVI, section 3 of the ICANN Bylaws which provides, in part, that "The Board shall publish, at least annually ... a description of any payments made by ICANN to Directors (including reimbursements of expenses)." ICANN's FY14 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors for the Period 1 July 2013 through 30 June 2014 is now posted<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/fy14-board-payments-31oct14-en.…> [PDF, 204 KB] and is available to the community. The Community is invited to review form.

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ICANN News Alert -- DNS Entrepreneurship Workshop: 'Building a Sustainable Domain Names Business in Africa and the Middle East'
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-10-31-en ________________________________ DNS Entrepreneurship Workshop: 'Building a Sustainable Domain Names Business in Africa and the Middle East' 31 October 2014 When: 4-5 November 2014 Where: Cairo Intercontinental City Stars, Cairo, Egypt [Cairo, Egypt]<http://afictasummit2014.org> Background: In our continuous effort to engage with the stakeholders in Africa and the Middle East, ICANN joins the Africa Information and Communication Technologies Alliance (AfICTA) and Egypt's National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in organizing a first of its kind two-day workshop on DNS Entrepreneurship. The ICANN regional engagement strategies and the communities in both Africa and the Middle East have identified "strengthening the domain name industry" as a strategic area that requires enormous effort. This unique workshop is a step forward in further awareness and development of the DNS in both regions. Moreover, it is aligned with ICANN's regional strategic objectives in raising awareness and demonstrating how the African and Middle Eastern domain name business and industry can rise up to the challenges at hand. ICANN is fully committed to this and with the collaboration from other regional stakeholders are able to bring the change and transformation we all seek. This activity is within the framework of engagement between ICANN and the NTRA in solidly establishing the recently announced<https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2-2014-06-23-en> DNS Entrepreneurship Center in Egypt to support the development of the industry in Africa and the Middle East. The workshop will include opening session keynotes, presentations and panel discussions from experts in the private sector addressing the following key topics: 1. Strategies for building a sustainable domain names business; 2. Domain names in underserved regions - challenges and new approaches; 3. The insurance market and the DNS Industry; 4. Registrar experiences from Africa and the Middle East. The target audience includes ICANN accredited registrars, private sector interested in the DNS business (well established companies, ISPs, SMEs, and entrepreneurs), as well as policy makers. Useful links: http://afictasummit2014.org Agenda: http://afictasummit2014.org/agenda.html Online registration: http://afictasummit2014.org/registration.php AGENDA November 4, 2014 Day 1 09:00-09:45 Opening Session Keynote Speakers: Hesham El-Alaily, NTRA AfICTA Pierre Dandjinou, ICANN 09:45-10:30 New Internet Extensions - An Opportunity for Growth Speaker: Patrick Jones, ICANN 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-11:45 Update on Africa and Middle East Regional Strategies Speakers: Pierre Dandjinou and Baher Esmat, ICANN 11:45-12:15 DNS Entrepreneurship Center Speaker: Manal Ismail, NTRA 12:15-13:00 How to become an ICANN Accredited Registrar Speaker: Patrick Jones, ICANN 13:00-14:30 Lunch 14:30-15:15 Insurance market in Africa - and the DNS Industry Speaker: Nii Quaynor, Ghana Dot Com 15:15-16:00 Supporting the Domain Name Industry in Underserved Regions Speaker: Baher Esmat, ICANN 16:00-16:30 Wrap up of Day 1 November 5, 2014 Day 2 11:30-13:00 Panel Discussion: Sharing Experiences from the Domain Names World Moderator: Christine Arida, NTRA Speakers: Giovanni Seppia, EURid Moez Chakchouk, ATI Godwin Toilem, KENIC Mireille Houndji, ARTCI Hamza Aboulfeth, Genious 13:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:00 Panel Discussion: Way Forward - Building Sustainable Domain Names Business in Africa and the Middle East Moderator: Pierre Dandjinou, ICANN Speakers: Oluniyi Ajao, Web4Africa Jonathan Gahamanyi, AFRIREGISTER Abibu Ntahigiye, TZNIC Wael Khalil, Link - Mobinil Group 15:00-16:00 Business matchmaking 16:00-17:00 Wrap up and closing [AfICTA Logo]<http://aficta.org/> [NASK Logo]<http://www.tra.gov.eg/arabic/main.asp> [ICANN Logo]<http://www.tra.gov.eg/arabic/main.asp>

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Reminder - Call for Comments: At-Large Website Revamp
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Dear All, During the ICANN 51 ALAC and Regional Leadership Working Session Part 1 on Sun 12 October 2014, the revamped design for At-Large website was presented and discussed. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked for community input on the design. Please kindly review and comment on the following items uploaded to the wiki page titled Site Map & Wireframes Presented in ICANN 51<https://community.icann.org/x/zCXxAg>: * Site Map * Homepage * Calendar * Topics * Topics Overview * Policy Advice * Policy Advice Statement Please log into Confluence, use the comment functions in this<https://community.icann.org/x/zCXxAg> workspace, and provide your input by 5 Nov 2014. You may access the recordings and transcript of the At-Large Website Revamp presentation here: http://la51.icann.org/en/schedule/sun-alac-regional. * Virtual Meeting Room Recording (02:44:56-03:39:57) * EN Transcript (page 82-115) * FR Transcript (page 67-94) * ES Transcript (page 78-107) 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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SAC067 and SAC068 now available in 5 UN languages
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 30, 2014

Oct. 30, 2014

Dear All, Julie Hammer, the ALAC Liaison to the SSAC, has informed staff that SAC067 (Overview and History of the IANA Functions dated 15 August 2014) and SAC068 (SSAC Report on the IANA Functions Contract dated 10 October 2014) have now been translated and are posted in all 5 UN languages on the SSAC Reports Webpage<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/documents-2012-02-25-en>. 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<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto: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 -- ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to GANDI SAS
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 30, 2014

Oct. 30, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2014-10-29-en ________________________________ ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to GANDI SAS 29 October 2014 DATA RETENTION WAIVER GANDI SAS GANDI SAS ("Registrar") submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request ("Waiver Request") pursuant to Section 3 of the Data Retention Specification of the 2013 RAA, which provides that if a registrar is subject to the same applicable law that gave rise to ICANN's request to grant a previous data retention waiver under the 2013 RAA, a registrar may request that ICANN grant a similar waiver, which request shall be approved by ICANN, unless ICANN provides Registrar with a reasonable justification for not approving such request. Registrar's Waiver Request cites the previous data retention waivers granted by ICANN to OVH SAS and MAILCLUB SAS, on the basis of its contention that compliance with the data collection and/or retention requirements of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA violates applicable law in France. See <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-03-12-en> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-5-2014-08-07-en> Registrar, OVH SAS, and MAILCLUB SAS are all Société par actions simplifiée domiciled in France and subject to French law, and ICANN has determined that it is appropriate to grant Registrar a data retention waiver similar to the waivers previously granted to OVH SAS and MAILCLUB SAS. ICANN hereby grants Registrar a limited waiver from compliance with certain provisions of the 2013 RAA on the following terms: 1. ICANN agrees that, following Registrar's execution of the 2013 RAA, for purposes of assessing Registrar's compliance with the data retention requirement of Paragraph 1.1 of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA, the period of "two additional years" in Paragraph 1.1 of the Data Retention Specification will be deemed modified to "one additional year." 2. In all other respects the terms of the Data Retention Specification will remain AS-IS. The waiver granted to Registrar applies only to the post-sponsorship period of retention of the data listed in the Paragraphs 1.1.1 through 1.1.8 inclusive of the Data Retention Specification, and it does not constitute a waiver of any other provisions of the 2013 RAA or other ICANN policies applicable to registrars. Without limiting the foregoing, nothing in this waiver limits Registrar's obligation to comply with Consensus Policies or Temporary Policies developed and adopted in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws ("ICANN Policies") or limits Registrar's obligation to comply with any amendment, supplement or modification of the 2013 RAA approved and adopted in accordance with the terms of the 2013 RAA ("RAA Amendments"). In the event of any inconsistency between this waiver and the terms of any ICANN Policy or RAA Amendment, the terms of the ICANN Policy or RAA Amendment will control. 3. The waiver granted to Registrar shall remain in effect for the duration of the term of the 2013 RAA signed by Registrar. ICANN notes that the provisions of Section 3 of the Specification will apply to similar waivers requested by other registrars that are located in France and subject to French law.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to IP Twins SAS
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 30, 2014

Oct. 30, 2014

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-10-29-en ________________________________ ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to IP Twins SAS 29 October 2014 DATA RETENTION WAIVER IP Twins SAS IP Twins SAS ("Registrar") submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request ("Waiver Request") pursuant to Section 3 of the Data Retention Specification of the 2013 RAA, which provides that if a registrar is subject to the same applicable law that gave rise to ICANN's request to grant a previous data retention waiver under the 2013 RAA, a registrar may request that ICANN grant a similar waiver, which request shall be approved by ICANN, unless ICANN provides Registrar with a reasonable justification for not approving such request. Registrar's Waiver Request cites the previous data retention waiver granted by ICANN to OVH SAS, on the basis of its contention that compliance with the data collection and/or retention requirements of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA violates applicable law in France. See <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-03-12-en> Registrar and OVH SAS are both Société par actions simplifiée domiciled in France and subject to French law, and ICANN has determined that it is appropriate to grant Registrar a data retention waiver similar to the waiver previously granted to OVH SAS. ICANN hereby grants Registrar a limited waiver from compliance with certain provisions of the 2013 RAA on the following terms: 1. ICANN agrees that, following Registrar's execution of the 2013 RAA, for purposes of assessing Registrar's compliance with the data retention requirement of Paragraph 1.1 of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA, the period of "two additional years" in Paragraph 1.1 of the Data Retention Specification will be deemed modified to "one additional year." 2. In all other respects the terms of the Data Retention Specification will remain AS-IS. The waiver granted to Registrar applies only to the post-sponsorship period of retention of the data listed in the Paragraphs 1.1.1 through 1.1.8 inclusive of the Data Retention Specification, and it does not constitute a waiver of any other provisions of the 2013 RAA or other ICANN policies applicable to registrars. Without limiting the foregoing, nothing in this waiver limits Registrar's obligation to comply with Consensus Policies or Temporary Policies developed and adopted in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws ("ICANN Policies") or limits Registrar's obligation to comply with any amendment, supplement or modification of the 2013 RAA approved and adopted in accordance with the terms of the 2013 RAA ("RAA Amendments"). In the event of any inconsistency between this waiver and the terms of any ICANN Policy or RAA Amendment, the terms of the ICANN Policy or RAA Amendment will control. 3. The waiver granted to Registrar shall remain in effect for the duration of the term of the 2013 RAA signed by Registrar. ICANN notes that the provisions of Section 3 of the Specification will apply to similar waivers requested by other registrars that are located in France and subject to French law.

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