[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 20 June 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Update on Root Zone Label Generation Rule Generation Panel Formation<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-06-21-en> As we approach ICANN 50, ICANN is pleased to share the steady momentum of the development on the formation of Generation Panels for developing the script proposals. 20 June 2014 Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1 (MSR-1) for the Development of Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-06-20-en> To support IDN labels in the root zone, the ICANN community, at the direction of the Board, undertook several projects to study and make recommendations on their viability and delegation. 20 June 2014 Experienced Internet Veterans Return to ICANN to Support Global Engagement and Technical Excellence<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-06-20-en> 20 June 2014 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that it is has named David Conrad to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Anne-Rachel Inné to the role of VP, Government Engagement – Geneva. 20 June 2014 Universal Acceptance of TLDs Draft Roadmap<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-06-18-en> To solicit community comment on draft roadmap for the Universal Acceptance Initiative. 18 June 2014 ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to BLACKNIGHT INTERNET SOLUTIONS LTD.<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-06-16-en> BLACKNIGHT INTERNET SOLUTIONS LTD. ("Registrar") submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request ("Waiver Request") on the basis of Registrar's contention that compliance with the data collection and/or retention requirements of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA violates applicable law in Ireland. 16 June 2014 ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to NAMEWEB BVBA<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-06-16-en> NAMEWEB BVBA ("Registrar") submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request ("Waiver Request") on the basis of Registrar's contention that compliance with the data collection and/or retention requirements of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA violates applicable law in Belgium. 16 June 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://london50.icann.org/sites/default/files/logo-300x214-30apr14-en.png]22-26 June 2014: 50th International Public ICANN Meeting – London<http://london50.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>