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VOTE RESULT: Candidate Endorsement: NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 15, 2014

July 15, 2014

Dear All, The ALAC vote regarding the endorsement of ALAC Representatives to the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group has been completed, with 15 out of the 15 ALAC members casted their ballots. *** QUESTION: Should the advice from the At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group<https://community.icann.org/x/QpDhAg> be accepted? The advice is as follows: Factoring in a point scoring system (i.e. a straw ballot) based on applicants' Expression of Interest, discussion on the Sub-Committee's mailing list (iana-steering-sc(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:iana-steering-sc@atlarge-lists.icann.org>), and a conference call on 11 July 2014 to make the decision on the candidates, it is recommended that the ALAC endorse the following two (2) individuals as ALAC Representatives to the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group via immediate vote (in surname alphabetical order): * Mohamed El Bashir * Jean-Jacques Subrenat The recommendations are based on a high level of confidence that the two candidates: 1) are qualified to access the principles and mechanism for the transitioning of NTIA's stewardship of the IANA functions; 2) can work effectively as a team; 3) have the widest range of contacts, languages and experiences to engage the largest number of Coordination Group participants; and 4) can do so from the perspective/viewpoint of the ALAC, the At-Large Community, and the global Internet endusers. Candidate Endorsement: NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group As at Poll close: Tuesday 15 July 2014 11:51 UTC Number of voters: 15 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 100.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 14 93.33 2 Abstain 1 6.67 3 No 0 0.00 *** To confirm: the ALAC has endorsed the selection of Mohamed El Bashir and Jean-Jacques Subrenat as the ALAC representatives to the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group. You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=41023PQdzrDKvXf4WQufWHjd 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: Candidate Endorsement: NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group
by At-Large Staff July 13, 2014

July 13, 2014

Dear All, A vote is to be held by the ALAC regarding the endorsement of ALAC Representatives to the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group. *** QUESTION: Should the advice from the At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group <https://community.icann.org/x/QpDhAg> be accepted? The advice is as follows: Factoring in a point scoring system (i.e. a straw ballot) based on applicants' Expression of Interest, discussion on the Sub-Committee¹s mailing list (iana-steering-sc(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org) and a conference call on 11 July 2014 to make the decision on the candidates, it is recommended that the ALAC endorse the following two (2) individuals as ALAC Representatives to the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group via immediate vote (in surname alphabetical order): * Mohamed El Bashir * Jean-Jacques Subrenat The recommendations are based on a high level of confidence that the two candidates: 1) are qualified to access the principles and mechanisms for the transitioning of NTIA¹s stewardship of the IANA functions; 2) can work effectively as a team; 3) have the widest range of contacts, languages and experiences to engage the largest number of Coordination Group participants; and 4) can do so from the perspective/viewpoint of the ALAC, the At-Large Community, and the global Internet endusers. *** 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 14 July 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 12, 2014

July 12, 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 14 July 2014. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 14July 15:00 UTC : GNSO IRTP D https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 19 :00 UTC : NARALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/KbDhAg Tuesday 15 July 14:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg Wednesday 16 July 19:00 UTC: GNSO Policy and Implementation WG https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag Thursday 17 July 13:00 UTC: GNSO Translation and Transliteration Contact https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag Friday 18 July None at this time 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, 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the FY15 Operating Plan & Budget
by At-Large Staff July 11, 2014

July 11, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the ³ALAC Statement on the FY15 Operating Plan & Budget <https://community.icann.org/x/_ZDhAg> ." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the FY15 Operating Plan & Budget <https://community.icann.org/x/_ZDhAg> " for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large FY15 Operating Plan & Budget Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/_ZDhAg> . Please note that the poll will be open from 11-July-2014 23:59 UTC to 18-July-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: [/owa/]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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ICANN News Alert -- Introduction of Two-Character Domain Names for .DEALS, XN--FJQ720A, .CITY, .XYZ, .COLLEGE, .GOP, .TRADE, .WEBCAM, .BID, .HEALTHCARE, .WORLD, .BAND
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-07-08-en ________________________________ Introduction of Two-Character Domain Names for .DEALS, XN--FJQ720A, .CITY, .XYZ, .COLLEGE, .GOP, .TRADE, .WEBCAM, .BID, .HEALTHCARE, .WORLD, .BAND 8 July 2014 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 8 July 2014 Categories/Tags: * Top-Level Domains * Second-Level Domains * Contracted Party Agreements * Security/Stability Purpose (Brief): Six (6) Registry Services Evaluation Process (RSEP) requests were submitted by the registry operators listed below to allow the introduction of two-character domain names for the below TLDs. In total, the requests concern 12 New gTLDs. Proposal TLD Registry Name Documents 2014027 healthcare world band Binky Lake, LLC* Binky Lake, LLC Request 25 June 2014<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/binky-lake-healthcare-world-ban…> [PDF, 16 KB] 2014024 trade webcam bid Elite Registry Limited Elite Registry Limited Request 16 June 2014<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/elite-registry-trade-request-16…> [PDF, 16 KB] 2014023 gop Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc. Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc. Request 12 June 2014<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rslc-gop-request-12jun14-en.pdf> [PDF, 15 KB] 2014022 xyz college XYZ.COM, LLC XYZ.COM, LLC Request 12 June 2014<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/xyz-xyz-college-request-12jun14…> [PDF, 18 KB] 2014016 city Binky Lake, LLC* Binky Lake, LLC Request 6 June 2014<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/binky-lake-city-request-06jun14…> [PDF, 16 KB] 2014015 deals xn--fjq720a Binky Lake, LLC* Binky Lake, LLC Request 6 June 2014<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/binky-lake-deals-forsale-xn--fj…> [PDF, 16 KB] *Note: Binky Lake, LLC has submitted three RSEP requests on behalf of Donuts, Inc. for 6 gTLDs As part of these requests, each registry operator described which two-character domain names for which it would offer these registrations. These RSEP requests were posted for public information on the Registry Service Evaluation Process webpage, available at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/rsep-2014-02-19-en. As required by the Registry Services Evaluation Policy<https://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/rsep.html>, ICANN has undertaken a preliminary determination on whether the proposals might raise significant competition, security or stability issues. ICANN's preliminary review (based on the information provided) did not identify any such issues for these requests. Implementation of the proposal would require amendments to the Exhibit A, Approved Services of the respective Registry Agreements, which are being posted for public comment. Public Comment Box Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/two-char-new-gtld-2014-07-08-en<https://www.icann.org//public-comments/two-char-new-gtld-2014-07-08-en>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Universal Acceptance of TLDs Draft Roadmap
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft ALAC Statement on the Universal Acceptance of TLDs Draft Roadmap<https://community.icann.org/x/FrDhAg> in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current drafts, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Universal Acceptance of TLDs Draft Roadmap Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/FrDhAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 16 July 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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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 -- COORDINATION GROUP UPDATE ICANN Appoints Board of Directors Liaison and IANA Staff Expert
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-08-en ________________________________ OORDINATION GROUP UPDATE – ICANN Appoints Board of Directors Liaison and IANA Staff Expert 8 July 2014 ICANN has appointed Kuo-Wei Wu<https://www.icann.org/profiles/kuo-wei-wu> as the ICANN Board of Director's liaison for the NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition Coordination Group. Kuo Wu has extensive experience in ICT technology, information security, Internet governance and Internet policy, and previously served as Chairman of the now-defunct Board IANA Committee. Additionally, ICANN has appointed Elise Gerich, Vice President of IANA & Technical Operations, as the staff expert to provide information to the Coordination Group as needed. Please see here<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-03-en> for the most updated list of confirmed Coordination Group representatives.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 4 July 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 7, 2014

July 7, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 4 July 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Formation of the Coordination Group<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-03-en> On 14 March 2014, the NTIA announced its intention to transition its stewardship role of IANA functions, and called upon ICANN to launch and facilitate a process with the community to derive a proposal to transition the IANA functions to the global multistakeholder community, meeting the criteria set out by NTIA. 3 July 2014 Policy Implementation Updates<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-02-en> ICANN announces the implementation of two new consensus policy initiatives: the Additional Whois Information Policy (AWIP) and amendments to the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) related to domain name unlocking. 2 July 2014 Call for Expressions of Interest for 2015 | Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-07-01-en> ICANN EXTENDS TIME TO SUBMIT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST THROUGH 15 JULY 2014 1 July 2014 ICANN Adds Global Coordination Role to Support Government Engagement<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-01-en> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that it has promoted Mandy Carver to the newly created position of VP, Government Engagement, Global Coordination. 1 July 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 12-16 October 2014: 51st International Public ICANN Meeting – Los Angeles<http://la51.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, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 07 July 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 7, 2014

July 7, 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 07 July 2014. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 7 July 2014 - 15:00 UTC: GNSO IRTP D https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg Tuesday 8 July 2014 14:00 UTC: GNSO PPSAI - https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg Wednesday 11th June 2014 19:00 UTC: GNSO Policy and Implementation WG https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag Thursday 12th June 2014 none Friday 6th June 2014 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: 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Reminder - URGENT // CALL FOR CANDIDATES: NTIA IANA Functions¹ Stewardship Transition Coordination Group
by At-Large Staff July 6, 2014

July 6, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) has requested a call for candidates in the At-Large community for the NTIA IANA Functions¹ Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (³Coordination Group²). On 6 June 2014, ICANN published a Process to Develop the Proposal and Next Steps <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/process-next-steps-2014-06-06-en> that is the culmination of a series of community discussions and input into the process to develop a proposal to transition the IANA functions to the global multistakeholder community. The process invited 13 communities to launch their internal processes to select their representative members in the Coordination Group. The upcoming Coordination Group gathering is scheduled for 17-18 July 2014 in London at the Hilton Metropole Hotel to finalize its modes of operation and working methods. To ensure transparency, the meeting will be accessible to all global stakeholders. Details of the meeting will be shared in the near future. The At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the IANA Stewardship Steering Committee (³Selection Committee²) is responsible for selecting two (2) candidates from the At-Large community to participate in the Coordination Group. Interested members from the At-Large community should send their Statement of Interest (SOI) to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Tuesday 08 July 2014 23:59 UTC. In their SOI, candidates should respond to the following: * A resume (maximum three pages) * A letter of motivation * A Declaration of Interests * Responses to 3 questions posed by the Sub-Committee as follows: * (a) Why do you believe that you are in a position to fairly defend end user interests on the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group? * (b) Are you ready to act as a liaison from the ALAC to the Coordination Committee and act according to the directions set by the ALAC? * (c) Please describe previous roles you have held liaising on behalf of a third party The candidate SOI will be published in the wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/QpDhAg > of Selection Committee; they will be protected by a password and accessible only by Selection Committee members. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullr ich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gru ber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Sta ff%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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