[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 15 August 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Public Comment Invited: Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding Consideration of GAC Advice<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-15-en> ICANN is posting for public comment proposed Bylaws revisions that would incorporate a higher voting threshold for the Board to determine not act consistently with the advice of the Governmental Advisory Committee. 15 Aug 2014 ICANN 2014 Nominating Committee Announces Selections<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-15-en> The ICANN 2014 Nominating Committee (NomCom) has completed its selections for six leadership positions within ICANN. 15 Aug 2014 Bulk Transfer of Names from IPXcess.com Sdn Bhd to Above.com Pty Ltd.<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-14-en> ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of gTLD domain names from IPXcess.com Sdn Bhd to Above.com Pty Ltd. due to the non-renewal of IPXcess.com Sdn Bhd's Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). 14 Aug 2014 Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance - Process and Next Steps<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-14-en> ICANN today published Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance - Process and Next Steps, a document that describes the process to examine how, from an organizational perspective, ICANN's accountability mechanisms should be strengthened to address the absence of its historical relationship with the US Government including looking at strengthening existing accountability mechanisms. 14 Aug 2014 At-Large Seeks Your Feedback on the 2nd ATLAS Declaration<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-12-en> The Second At-Large Summit (ATLAS II), which was held concurrently during ICANN's 50th meeting, attracted nearly 150 At-Large Structures from 70 countries. The ATLAS II Declaration, a key deliverable of the Summit, focuses on the post-ATLAS II endeavors of the At-Large community, ensuring that the user perspective is placed at the center of ICANN activities. The At-Large community now seeks your feedback on the ATLAS II Declaration! 12 Aug 2014 Update: The IANA Functions Infographic<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-11-en> ICANN today released a new IANA Functions Infographic which explains how the core IANA functions allow users like you to access the Internet. The revised infographic incorporates feedback from the community. 11 Aug 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<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/planning-2012-02-25-en> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>