[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 17 October 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week The 2014 Nominating Committee Announces Selection of a Member to the ICANN Board of Directors<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2014-10-16-en> The 2014 Nominating Committee (NomCom) is pleased to announce the selection of Wolfgang Kleinwächter as a member to the ICANN Board of Directors. 16 October 2014 The GAC Elects New Chair and Vice-Chairs<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-10-16-en> With the incumbent Chair of the Governmental Advisory Committee and its three Vice-Chairs having reached the maximum terms of their mandates, the GAC held elections for these four positions during the ICANN 51 meeting in Los Angeles. 16 October 2014 Summary of Public Experts Group Meeting October 14, 2014<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-16-en> On October 14, 2014, the Public Experts Group (PEG) met to discuss evaluation criteria for the selection of Advisors to the Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) in the ICANN Accountability Process. 16 October 2014 GAC Communiqué Issued During ICANN 51 in Los Angeles<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-10-16-en> The Governmental Advisory Committee of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has issued its Los Angeles Communiqué. 16 October 2014 Olga Madruga-Forti Resigns from ICANN Board<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-10-15-en> Olga Madruga-Forti has announced that she is resigning from the ICANN Board of Directors after serving in that position for two years. 15 October 2014 ICANN Announces Appointment of Head of India<https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2014-10-14-en> Singapore… ICANN has announced the appointment of Samiran Gupta as the new Head of India. In this role, Samiran will be the primary representative of ICANN in India and also be responsible for all stakeholder engagements. 14 October 2014 Report of Second String Similarity Review for ελ IDN ccTLD Application Through Extended Process Similarity Review Panel (EPSRP) Released<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2014-10-14-en> As required under Final Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, ICANN releases the report for the second string similarity review of the IDN ccTLD application for ελ (A-Label: xn--qxam, Unicode Code Points: U+03B5, U+03BB) in Greek by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks of Greece. 14 October 2014 Report of Second String Similarity Review for ευ IDN ccTLD Application Through Extended Process Similarity Review Panel (EPSRP) Released<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-10-14-en> As required under Final Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, ICANN releases the report for the second string similarity review of the IDN ccTLD application for ευ (A-Label: xn--qxa6a, Unicode Code Points: U+03B5 U+03C5) in Greek by EURid. 14 October 2014 Report of Second String Similarity Review for бг IDN ccTLD Application Through Extended Process Similarity Review Panel (EPSRP) Released <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-14-en> As required under Final Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, ICANN releases the report for the second string similarity review of the IDN ccTLD application for бг (A-Label: xn--90ae, Unicode Code Points: U+0431 U+0433) in Cyrillic by the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications of Bulgaria. 14 October 2014 Call for Volunteers for Implementation Advisory Group to Review Existing ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Laws<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-10-14-en> ICANN seeks volunteers to serve on an Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) to review and suggest potential changes to the implementation of the ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Laws. 14 October 2014 U.S. Commerce Secretary Pledges to Protect a Free and Open Internet<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-13-en> Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, addressing attendees at the opening ceremony of ICANN's 51st public meeting in Los Angeles, declared unwavering support for the United States government's decision to transfer stewardship of the IANA functions to the global multistakeholder community and not to any one single organization. 13 October 2014 Jonathan Robinson Recognized with 2014 ICANN Leadership Award<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-10-13-en> Jonathan Robinson has been awarded the 2014 ICANN Leadership Award for his contributions to the effectiveness of ICANN's multistakeholder model. 13 October 2014 New ICANN Chief Contract Compliance Officer Appointed | Position of Consumer Safeguards Director is Created<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-10-12-en> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced the appointment of Allen Grogan as Chief Contract Compliance Officer, overseeing Contract Compliance and Safeguards. 12 October 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 8-12 February 2015: 52nd International Public ICANN Meeting – Marrakech<http://marrakech52.icann.org/en/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<https://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<https://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/planning-2012-02-25-en> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<https://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>