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ICANN Newsletter -- 10 January 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 13, 2014

Jan. 13, 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 10 January 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Final Report & Recommendations<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-09jan14-en.htm> As prescribed by the Affirmation of Commitments, the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2) submitted its Final Report and Recommendations to the ICANN Board of Directors and this document is now posted for public comment. 9 January 2014 Draft Criteria and Process for Selection of Multistakeholder Ethos Award Pilot Program<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06jan14-en.htm> ICANN invites comments on the draft criteria and evaluation process for a pilot award program to recognize ICANN community participants for both multistakeholder collaboration efforts as well as years of service. 6 January 2014 WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06jan14-en.htm> You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Governance Ecosystem. ICANN Strategy Panels' work will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. 6 January 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://meetings.icann.org//files/meetings/meetings/Singapore49_Logo_300x155… March 2014: 49th International Public ICANN Meeting – Singapore<http://singapore49.icann.org/> 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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ICANN News Alert -- The Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance, São Paulo - Conference Update
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 13, 2014

Jan. 13, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jan14-en.htm ________________________________ The Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance, São Paulo – Conference Update 11 January 2014 Click here to read the announcement on CGI.br<http://www.cgi.br/brmeeting/announcement2.html> The Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance will take place in São Paulo, Brazil on April 23rd and 24th 2014. This meeting will focus on crafting Internet governance principles and proposing a roadmap for the further evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem. Prof. Virgílio Fernandes Almeida, Coordinator of the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee and Secretary for Information Technology Policy of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, will be the Chair of the meeting. The Chair will shortly appoint co-chairs from other sectors of the global community to ensure multistakeholder balance. Four committees will be created to ensure a successful event. The High-Level Multistakeholder Committee, chaired by the Brazilian Minister of Communications Mr. Paulo Bernardo Silva, will be responsible for overseeing the overall strategy of the meeting and fostering the involvement of the international community. It will be composed of: Ministerial-level representation from twelve governments; twelve members of the multistakeholder community (3 from civil society, 3 from the private sector, 3 from academia and 3 from the technical community) to be proposed through /1net; and two representatives from International Organizations to be appointed by the Secretary General of the United Nations. The names of the members of this committee will be announced on Monday, January 27th 2014. The Executive Multistakeholder Committee, co-chaired by Demi Getschko and one more person to be proposed through /1net, will be responsible for the meeting agenda, the design of the meeting format and invitation of attendees, all equally balanced across the global multistakeholder community. It will be composed of the following eight Brazilian members through CGI: Maximiliano Martinhão and Benedicto Fonseca from government, Carlos Afonso and Percival Henriques from civil society, Cassio Vecchiatti and Henrique Faulhaber from the private sector, Flávio Wagner and Demi Getschko from academia and the technical community. Eight additional members from the global multistakeholder community will be proposed through /1net by Friday, January 17th 2014. The United Nations was invited to appoint one member from an International organization. The date of the first meeting of the Executive Multistakeholder Committee will be Monday, January 27th 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the CGI office and remote participation will be facilitated. The Logistics and Organizational Committee will be co-chaired by Hartmut Glaser (CGI) and Nick Tomasso (ICANN). Initially this committee will include three additional members one each from the Ministry of Justice of Brazil, the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil and one liaison proposed by the Steering Committee of /1net. This committee will be responsible for guiding all logistical aspects of the meeting including: media outreach, international communications, website design and management, awareness raising, meeting venue, traveler funding strategy, security, and remote participation. The first meeting of the Logistics and Organizational Committee will be held on Monday, January 27th, 2014. In the meantime the two co-chairs are already engaged in laying the groundwork for the logistics of the meeting to ensure timely execution. The last committee, the Council of Governmental Advisors, will welcome all government representatives interested to participate and contribute to the meeting. The High Level Multistakeholder Committee will soon establish a process for the creation and operation of this Council. To support the committees and operationalize their decisions, a Secretariat will be formed and headed by Daniel Fink<http://br.linkedin.com/in/danielfink1977> who will be empowered as the Secretariat full-time Executive Director. The Secretariat, to be located in Sao Paulo, will be responsible for all aspects of management and operations to ensure the success of the meeting including: logistics, finance, risk, content contributions, and communications. The start date of the Secretariat operations will be Monday, January 27th 2014. The official website for the meeting will be launched on January 27th 2014. The website will enable the global community to provide contributions for the substantive agenda of the meeting, which consists of the following two specific topics: * Internet governance principles; * Roadmap for the further evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem. The roadmap should address the desirable properties for globally effective, legitimate and evolving governance frameworks. The roadmap should also encompass a path to evolve and globalize the current institutions and mechanisms, as well as address emerging needs. [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/high-level-committee-diagra…]<http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/high-level-committee-diagra…> About the Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance This meeting will focus on crafting Internet governance principles and proposing a roadmap for the further evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem. The meeting is scheduled for April 23rd and 24th 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will be live webcast enabling remote participation. The meeting is a partnership between CGI.br and /1net. Meeting hashtag: #netmundial2014 About CGI.br The Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, responsible for establishing strategic directives related to the use and development of the Internet in Brazil, coordinates and integrates all Internet service initiatives in the country, promoting the technical excellence, innovation and dissemination of offered services. Based on the principles of multilateralism, transparency and democracy, CGI.br represents a multistakeholder Internet governance model with the effective participation of all society sectors in their decisions. One of its formulations are the 10 Principles for the Governance and Use of the Internet (http://www.cgi.br/principios) More information: http://www.cgi.br/ About /1net /1net provides an inclusive and open platform to discuss Internet governance matters for all those interested (individuals, governments, civil society, academia, technicians, and business). More information on how to participate here: http://1net.org/ Press Contact: S2Publicom Everton Schultz – everton.schultz(a)s2publicom.com.br<mailto:everton.schultz@s2publicom.com.br> – (11) 3027-0203 Communications Department – CGI.br<http://cgi.br/>/NIC.br<http://www.nic.br/> Caroline D'Avo – Communications Manager – caroline(a)nic.br <mailto:caroline@nic.br>Everton Teles Rodrigues – Communications Coordinator – everton(a)nic.br<mailto:everton@nic.br>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2014

Jan. 12, 2014

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse<https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse<https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse Number of voters: 12 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 12 100.00 Holly Raiche, Eduardo Diaz, Hadja Ouattara, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Fatima Cambronero, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Rafid Fatani, Leon Sanchez 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Beran Dondeh Gillen, Maureen Hilyard, and Jean Jacques Subrenat We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a We can confirm that the following members voted no in this vote. For those that have voted no, would you like to provide an explanation of why you voted no? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3626IrSmNUNrCKpjkMYYjRYn Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Contractual Compliance Monthly Update -- December 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2014

Jan. 11, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> December 2013 Contractual Compliance Monthly Update Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/en/resources/compliance/ December 2013 ________________________________ Table of Contents 1 * Audit Program Update * Complaints Handling and Enforcement Summary http://www.icann.org/en/resources/compliance/update/update-dec13-en.htm ________________________________ 1 This update is provided for information purposes only. Please do not rely on the information contained within this update to make conclusions or business decisions.

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Call Schedule / GNSO WG & At-Large - week of 13 January
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 10, 2014

Jan. 10, 2014

Dear all, Please find below the schedule of the At-Large and GNSO calls for the week of the 13th of January 2014. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 13th January 16:00 UTC: IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 20:00 UTC NARALO - https://community.icann.org/x/UwCuAg Tuesday 14th January 14:00 UTC: At-Large Finance and Budget Subcommittee - https://community.icann.org/x/bgeuAg 15:00 UTC: Privacy and Proxy services Accreditation Issues WG - https://community.icann.org/x/iwmuAg 20:00 UTC: SCI - https://community.icann.org/x/qiqfAg Thursday 16th January 14:00 UTC; Translation and Transliteration Contact info PDP WG - https://community.icann.org/x/SgmuAg 15:00 UTC: ALT Mid-Monthly - https://community.icann.org/x/hweuAg 21:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation Principle sub team call (90mins) - https://community.icann.org/x/AimfAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations
by At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2014

Jan. 9, 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 "ALAC Statement on the Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations<https://community.icann.org/x/8jOfAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations<https://community.icann.org/x/8jOfAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the "At-Large Request For Written Community Feedback - Geographic Regions Working Group Recommendations Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/8jOfAg>." Please note that the poll will be open from 09-January-2014 23:59 UTC to 14-January-2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Final Report & Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2014

Jan. 9, 2014

>Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Final Report >& Recommendations > >9 January 2014 > >Comment Period Opens on 9 January 2014 > >Categories/Tags: > > * AoC > > * ATRT 2 > > * Policy Processes > > * Reviews/Improvements > > * Transparency/Accountability > >Purpose (Brief): > >As prescribed by the Affirmation of Commitments, the Second >Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2 >https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=40176025) >submitted its Final Report and Recommendations >(http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt/final-recommendations-31dec >13-en.pdf) [PDF, 3.46 MB] to the ICANN Board of Directors and this >document is now posted for public comment. Comments received will inform >Board action. > >Public Comment Box Link: > >http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/atrt2-recommendations-09jan14- >en.htm

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ICANN News Alert -- Draft Criteria and Process for Selection of Multistakeholder Ethos Award Pilot Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 7, 2014

Jan. 7, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06jan14-en.htm ________________________________ Draft Criteria and Process for Selection of Multistakeholder Ethos Award Pilot Program 6 January 2014 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 6 January 2014 Categories/Tags: Participation Purpose (Brief): ICANN invites comments on the draft criteria and evaluation process for a pilot award program to recognize ICANN community participants for both multistakeholder collaboration efforts as well as years of service. Called the ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Awards, the pilot program will seek to recognize one to three individuals or organizations that have demonstrated service to the ICANN community as a whole. The ideal winner or winners will have served in leadership roles for multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one supporting organization and/or advisory committee in a significant capacity. To be eligible, the recipient must be able to demonstrate participation in the ICANN community for at least five years total. We propose that the current chairs of the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees rate the nominees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: * Demonstrated multistakeholder volunteer service via working groups or committees. (Maximum points: 10) * Demonstrated the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and a sincere desire to engage with others who do not share interests or viewpoints. (Maximum points: 10) * Demonstrated facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair, cordial and collegial manner. (Maximum points: 5) All comments and replies will be read and considered. A final criteria for the pilot program will be published on or around 24 February when the call for nominations opens to the public. The Multistakeholder Ethos Award pilot program was announced during the Opening Ceremony of ICANN's 48th Public Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Public Comment period is open from 6 – 27 January; the Reply period is open from 28 January – 17 February 2014. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/multistakeholder-ethos-award-06…

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ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 50 in London
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 7, 2014

Jan. 7, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03jan14-en.htm ________________________________ Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 50 in London 3 January 2014 PLEASE NOTE: For those individuals who have applied previously, you will need to reset your password due to upgrades in our application system; apologies for the inconvenience. What is the Fellowship Program? The Fellowship Program has demonstrated success in its mission to build capacity in the ICANN multistakeholder environment through focused interactive engagement between newcomers to ICANN and community members at each of the ICANN meetings. The program seeks to identify members of the Internet community who either have not previously been able to participate in ICANN processes or constituent organizations, or those who require further exposure to the Internet community and its work but cannot travel and attend a meeting without financial support. This outreach program seeks participants from developing regions and countries of the world, in order to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents who will become the new voice of experience in their regions and beyond. Applications to become an ICANN Fellow are assessed for each meeting by an independent selection committee. Priority is given to applicants who: meet minimum program requirements; are current residents of developing and least developed nations; and are interested in participating in the ICANN multistakeholder process and its supporting organizations, advisory committees or stakeholder groups. An effort will be made to include participants from the region in which the ICANN meeting is being held. All confirmed fellowship participants must comply with the terms and conditions of the Fellowship program, as outlined at http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships/terms-conditions. As stated within these terms and conditions, ICANN is a California non-profit public benefit corporation and must therefore comply with all the laws and regulations of California and the United States. Fellows are responsible for obtaining all travel visas once accepted into the program. ICANN will purchase tickets for Fellows after all necessary documentation has been obtained and Fellows demonstrate that they have obtained all necessary travel visas. Once all of the requirements for travel are met, the Fellowship program arranges for and covers the costs for airfare and hotel, as well as providing a stipend to assist with some meeting and subsistence costs. The stipend is provided after each selected candidate successfully completes the requirements of the Fellowship program, Recipients will be expected to actively participate in and contribute to ICANN processes during and after the meeting. As always, registration for ICANN meetings is free for anyone wanting to attend. Find out more about applying »<http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse
by At-Large Staff Jan. 6, 2014

Jan. 6, 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 "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse<https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Misuse<https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large <https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg> Study on Whois Misuse Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/JiqfAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 06-January-2014 23:59 UTC to 10-January-2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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