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Meeting Invitation / ALAC response to the public comment on the topic of Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN
by At-Large Staff May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013

Dear RALO Officers and members of the At-Large community, On behalf of Olivier Crépin-Leblond and Alan Greenberg, At-Large representatives to the ATRT 2, you are invited to participate in a teleconference to discuss the ALAC response to the public comment on the topic of Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN. The comment period for this this issue closes on 19 May 2013. This call is being scheduled for Wednesday 15 May 2013 at 1900 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/btxt6h3 Please find hereafter the agenda (TO BE UPDATED) as well as the call details: https://community.icann.org/x/2Bp-Ag Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/al-ataw/ French and Spanish interpretation will be available. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> . The stated purpose of this public comment is: With the goal of producing final recommendations by 31 December 2013, the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2), mandated by paragraph 9.1 of the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC), is currently in the process of defining its scope, roadmap and work program. To inform its work, the ATRT 2 now seeks input from the Community on a set of questions <http://www.icann.org/about/aoc-review/atrt/community-questions-02apr13-en.p df> [PDF, 129 KB] compiled for the Community¹s consideration. Community participation is essential to the success of the review and all input will be carefully considered. The ATRT 2 welcomes any additional feedback. For the details on this public comment, please see the At-Large Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Questions+to+the +Community+on+Accountability+and+Transparency+within+ICANN+Workspace> . As it is particularly important to get the input from the RALO Officers, please could all RALO Officers confirm their ability to participate in this conference call? 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 One World, One Internet

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013

Dear All, The regional advice from LACRALO regarding ALS Applicant (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC) 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: Should the regional advice from LACRALO for ALS Applicant (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 14-May-2012 23:59 UTC until 21-May-2013 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013

Dear All, The regional advice from NARALO regarding ALS Applicant (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA) 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: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 14-May-2012 23:59 UTC until 21-May-2013 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

Dear All, The Regional Advice from LACRALO on ALS Application (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC) 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: Should the regional advice from LACRALO for (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the application has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 14-May-2013 23:59 UTC until 21-May-2013 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALS Application (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

Dear All, The Regional Advice from LACRALO on ALS Application ALS Application (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA) 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: Should the regional advice from LACRALO for ALS Application (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the application has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 14-May-2013 23:59 UTC until 21-May-2013 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

Dear All, The regional advice from LACRALO regarding ALS Applicant (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC) 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: Should the regional advice from LACRALO for ALS Applicant (177) Technology, Education, Development, Research and Communication (TEDIC) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 14-May-2012 23:59 UTC until 21-May-2013 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

Dear All, The regional advice from NARALO regarding ALS Applicant (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA) 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: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (178) Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISOC CA) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 14-May-2012 23:59 UTC until 21-May-2013 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto: <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce> staff at atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Final 2013 RAA
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

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 Proposed Final 2013 RAA<https://community.icann.org/x/wQl-Ag>" 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 At-Large ALAC Statement on the Proposed Final 2013 RAA<https://community.icann.org/x/wQl-Ag>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21-May-2013 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Trademark Clearinghouse and IDN Variants
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Trademark Clearinghouse and IDN Variants<https://community.icann.org/x/nAR-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Trademark Clearinghouse and IDN Variants<https://community.icann.org/x/nAR-Ag> " for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large ALAC Statement on the Trademark Clearinghouse and IDN Variants Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/nAR-Ag>. Please note that the poll will be open from 19-May-2012 19:00 UTC to 21-May-2012 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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Call for Volunteers: Drafting Team to Develop Charter for GNSO Working Group on Policy & Implementation
by At-Large Staff May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

http://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09may13-en.htm 9 May 2013 In Brief The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on a Drafting Team that will be tasked to develop a charter for a Working Group to address issues that have been raised in the context of the recent discussions on policy & implementation that affect the GNSO (see Staff Discussion Paper <http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/policy-implementation-framework-08j an13-en.pdf> and session in Beijing <http://beijing46.icann.org/node/37133> ). The Drafting Team is expected to submit the proposed Charter to the GNSO Council for approval. What This Team Will Do The Drafting Team is expected to develop a Charter on the basis of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf> taking into account the Staff Discussion Paper as well as the discussions that took place in Beijing. At a minimum, the GNSO Council expects that the subsequent Working Group would provide recommendations on the following: 1. A set of principles that would underpin any GNSO policy / implementation related discussions 2. Recommendations on a process for providing GNSO "Policy Guidance" 3. A framework for implementation related discussions related to GNSO Policy Recommendations and 4. Further guidance on how GNSO Implementation Review Teams are expected to function and operate. How This Team Will Work ICANN Working Groups use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this DT will be recorded, and the recordings will be available to the public. The mailing list for the Drafting Team will be archived publicly. Drafting Team members are expected to submit Statements of Interest (SOI). The group will collaborate using a public workspace. The Drafting Team is expected to follow the GNSO Working Group Guidelines. <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf> How to Join The GNSO Council invites interested parties to provide names of expected participants who can then be added to the DT mailing list. The DT will be open to anyone interested to join. Community members who wish to be invited to join the group should contact the GNSO secretariat <mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org?subject=Application%20to%20Join%20Policy% 20%26%20Implementation%20DT> (gnso.secretariat(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org> ). Background Mainly as a result of discussions stemming from implementation related issues of the new gTLD program, there is increased focus on which topics call for policy and which call for implementation work, including which processes should be used, at what time and how diverging opinions should be acted upon. In order to facilitate these discussions, ICANN Staff developed a draft framework for community discussion that identifies a number of steps and criteria that might facilitate dealing with similar questions in the future. The paper identifies a number of questions that the community may want to consider further in this context, as well as a couple of suggested improvements that could be considered in the short term. While developing a bright-line rule as to what is policy or implementation may not be possible, the hope is that by developing clear processes and identifying clear roles and responsibilities for the different stakeholders, it will become easier to deal with these issues going forward and allow for broad participation and involvement. Following several discussions by the GNSO Council on this topic, the GNSO Council has now decided to form a drafting team to draft a Charter for a Working Group which will be tasked to provide concrete recommendations on how to address some of these issues from a GNSO perspective. *********** 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 One World, One Internet

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