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Panel overload
by Evan Leibovitch Dec. 1, 2013

Dec. 1, 2013

I don't know if anyone else is experiencing this, but I am starting to get dizzy at the sheer number of panels, committees and working groups being formed. - Four original Presidents Strategy Panels. launched at Durban (originally fivem two have been merged) - The co-signers of the Montivideo Declaration - A High Level Panel led by the head of Estonia - An ICANN Cross-community working group on the Brazil meeting (asked for by Fadi at the emergency 7am meeting in Buenos Aires, delivered by a joint ALAC/NCSG effort) That's seven panels, all working independently, and I'm sure I may be missing some others too. And that doesn't even count the work going on within the silos of the other Montivideo signatories (I certainly don't see any attempts at, for instance, bringing together ISOC and ICANN and the RIRs on these matters). There are a lot of big names on these panels, and a lot of credibility -- credibility that, IMO, is at risk if the ongoing work of these panels is as chaotic and ill-conceived as the processes that created them. Outside of the one that was actually initiated by our community, there are only two At-Large members -- Carlton and Edmon -- involved in any of the other groups. This is unfortunate, especially given our early support for the endeavour when most of the rest of ICANN's community waffled or opposed. But even more than the lack of end-user representation, is a feeling that this entire collection of well-meaning groupings and silos have no focus beyond a vague intent to defend ICANN against the encroachment of government control. All of a sudden, questions such as "where is ICANN's civil society?" seem relevant and are being repeately asked. Given that ICANN's multi-stakeholderism is being trotted out as the best defence against such encroachment, it is bewildering that that this model appears to require such a staggering amount of outside help. Where were all these people before? Maybe this chaotic need for external validation itself indicates a problem with the model. All I know right now is that: - It's becoming harder and harder to track all the parallel panels, and what relation they have to each other; - My confidence that this cacophony will produce a coherent defense of the MSM, is diminishing by the day; - ICANN, after years of single focus on expanding gTLDs, has just woken up to a challenge to its very legitimacy that until now has been arrogantly assumed. Its response has been fascinating to experience, if not wholly satisfying. My dizziness is unlikely to abate any time soon. -- Evan Leibovitch Toronto Canada Em: evan at telly dot org Sk: evanleibovitch Tw: el56

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Final GAC communique
by Alan Greenberg Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Six pages for your reading pleasure. Alan

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ccTLD Revocation
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Dear At-Large Colleagues, The ALAC is preparing a statement on the topic of ccTLD "revocation", which refers to a process where the IANA Operator rescinds the responsibility for the management of a ccTLD from the manager. In such a situation, a country code Top Level Domain will be re-delegated without the consent of the incumbent ccTLD manager in cases where there are “persistent problems with the operations of the domain” and where there continues to be “substantial misbehavior” on the part of ccTLD managers despite the IANA Operator’s best efforts to stop the misconduct. A draft statement has been prepared and is available for your input/comment on the following wikipage: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=43980716 If you have thoughts or opinions on this topic, please do provide your input/comments on the wikipage. Thank you. Best regards, Rinalia

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Proposed addition to the ALAC Rules of Procedure
by Alan Greenberg Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

As decided during the Wrap-up ALAC session in Buenos Aires, I am proposing that the ALAC adopt following motion and I ask for other ALAC members to make such a motion and to second it. Alan ======================== Whereas the ALAC approved revised Rules of Procedure on 03 April 2013 which came into effect on 03 October 2013; Whereas the selection of the At-Large Board member occupying Seat 15 of the ICANN Board is in the process of being initiated; Whereas the selection procedures were written with the intent of having four voters per ICANN region; Whereas two Rules of Procedure omissions have been identified which could reduce the number of voters per region; Whereas section 10.1.3 of the Rules of Procedure allow the ALAC to approve additional rules to two address these omissions; It is resolved that the ALAC approves the following two rules to the ALAC Rules of Procedure: * If a RALO Chair position is not currently filled, or if a RALO Chair is available to participate as an elector, or if a RALO Chair also holds a vote as an ALAC member, the RALO for his/her region will name a replacement for the purposes of the vote. This replacement must be approved by vote of the RALO according to its rules. * If an ALAC member is unavailable to participate as an elector, the RALO for his/her region will name a replacement for the purposes of the vote. This replacement must be approved by vote of the RALO according to its rules.

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Re: [ALAC] [APAC-Discuss] ccTLD Revocation
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Keith, Thank you for jumping in on this issue. Can you clarify on whether the WG discussed in any way how revocation should be handled if it is requested by governments and if there are special criteria that would apply in such cases? Best regards, Rinalia On Nov 22, 2013 1:46 AM, "Keith Davidson" <keith(a)internetnz.net.nz> wrote: > Just as an aside, I am the Chair of the Working Group that drafted the > Revocation document as part of the overall Framework of Interpretation > working group in ICANN, so if there are issues or clarifications required > on this, I would be happy to discuss with folks on this list. > > Cheers > > Keith > > On 22/11/2013 2:09 a.m., Rinalia Abdul Rahim wrote: > >> Dear Sala, >> >> There is time for input, but the urgency level must be maintained as the >> ALAC is scheduled to vote on the statement on 12th December. I recognize >> that the issue affects many interested parties, which is why I sent out a >> second call for comments recently. I look forward to more input on the >> important topic of revocation from the community with Maureen's >> mobilization and coordination. >> >> Thank you for your help. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Rinalia >> >> On Nov 21, 2013 8:48 PM, "Sala T" <sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu> wrote: >> >> Dear Rinalia, >>> >>> Thank you for this. Since this first came out, I had sent it to the >>> region >>> and also to the Regulators, ccTLD managers and Government Policy makers. >>> I >>> had a meeting with Pacific Regional Regulators Resource Center which is a >>> unit comprising all the Regulators and Policy makers. Some of them are >>> also >>> members of ALSes in the Pacific. >>> >>> There was overwhelming response that they were busy with Plenipotentiary >>> preparations. >>> >>> I will be having another meeting with some of them for the purpose of >>> feeding into the process and hopefully by crowd-sourcing where there are >>> geographical challenges. I will work with Maureen to feed this into the >>> wiki etc. This may involve having a specific webinar and will brief >>> Maureen >>> and get her to take the lead on this as she is ALAC and ccNSO liaison. >>> >>> Please give us time to put submissions in. >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> Sala >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Nov 19, 2013, at 11:03 AM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim < >>>> >>> rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Dear At-Large Colleagues, >>>> >>>> The ALAC is preparing a statement on the topic of ccTLD "revocation", >>>> >>> which >>> >>>> refers to a process where the IANA Operator rescinds the responsibility >>>> >>> for >>> >>>> the management of a ccTLD from the manager. In such a situation, a >>>> >>> country >>> >>>> code Top Level Domain will be re-delegated without the consent of the >>>> incumbent ccTLD manager in cases where there are “persistent problems >>>> >>> with >>> >>>> the operations of the domain” and where there continues to be >>>> >>> “substantial >>> >>>> misbehavior” on the part of ccTLD managers despite the IANA Operator’s >>>> >>> best >>> >>>> efforts to stop the misconduct. >>>> >>>> A draft statement has been prepared and is available for your >>>> >>> input/comment >>> >>>> on the following wikipage: >>>> https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=43980716 >>>> >>>> If you have thoughts or opinions on this topic, please do provide your >>>> input/comments on the wikipage. >>>> >>>> Thank you. >>>> >>>> Best regards, >>>> >>>> Rinalia >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> APAC-Discuss mailing list >>>> APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >>>> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss >>>> >>>> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> APAC-Discuss mailing list >> APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss >> >> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >> >> _______________________________________________ > APAC-Discuss mailing list > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > > Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >

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Re: [ALAC] NOW OPEN: 2013 ALAC ALT and Liaison Nominations
by tijani.benjemaa＠topnet.tn Nov. 20, 2013

Nov. 20, 2013

Dear all, While I thank all of you for your confidence, I would like to inform you that I accept the nomination as Vice Chair of the ATL, and hope that I will serve At-Large and ALAC in the best way. Tijani On mer 13/11/13 12:03 , Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> wrote: > According to the RoP, there are a total of five > ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) positions, one from > each of the five regions, and Olivier from EURALO > is already in the position of Chair. I also note > that there is a minor issue in the call for > nominations in that under the new RoP, we no > longer have a rapporteur and it should be > vice-chairs instead of vice-presidents. > > I nominate the following for the ALT: > > Tijani Ben Jemaa (AFRALO) - Vice-chair > Evan Leibovitch (NARALO) - Vice-chair > Holly Raiche (APRALO) > Dev Anand Teelucksingh (LACRALO) > > I of course support the nomination of Maureen > Hilyard as ccNSO Liaison, and I nominate Julie Hammer as SSAC Liaison > > Last year I agreed to serve as GNSO Liaison with > the understanding that we would consciously get > more people involved in GNSO activities. That has > not happened to any great extent. As such, if the > ALAC desires, I am willing to continue to serve > in this capacity, but with the understanding that > we take posative action to get someone else into > the role as quickly as possible. > > Alan > > At 11/11/2013 04:22 PM, ICANN At-Large Staff wrote: > >Dear All, > > > > >the ALAC, the 2013 call for nomination of ALAC > >Leadership Team (ALT) members and ALAC Liaisons is now open. > > > >ALT: > > > >The available positions are for the following ALT Members: > > > > > > > > > > > > >Proposed ALT Schedule: > > > > > > > > > > > > >All terms run from the end of the 2013 AGM to the end of the 2014 AGM. > > > >Please see the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team and > >Liaison Selection > >Workspacefor important information on the ALT requirements and > responsibility > > > >Nominations, including self-nominations may be > >made directly on the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team > >and Liaison Selection > >Workspaceor by sending a note to At-Large > >staff. Only > >members of the ALAC after the close of the 2013 > >AGM are eligible for these positions. Only > >sitting ALAC Members are eligible and entitled to vote. > > > >Terms run from the end of the 2013 AGM to the end of the 2014 AGM. > > > >Please see the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team and > >Liaison Selection > >Workspacefor important information on the ALT requirements and > responsibilities. > > > >Nominations, including self-nominations may be > >made directly on the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team > >and Liaison Selection > >Workspaceor by sending a note to At-Large staff. > > > >Liaisons: > > > >The available positions are for the following liaisons: > >* ALAC Liaison to the GNSO > >* ALAC Liaison to the ccNSO > >* ALAC Liaison to .MOBI > >* ALAC Liaison to the SSAC > > > >Proposed Liaison Schedule: > >Call for Nominees: 11 November - 18 November > >ALAC votes by consensus: 21 November > > > >All terms run from the end of the 2013 AGM to the end of the 2014 AGM. > > > >Please see the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team and > >Liaison Selection > >Workspacefor important information on the ALAC Liaisons > >requirements and responsibilities. > > > >Nominations, including self-nominations may be > >made directly on the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team > >and Liaison Selection > >Workspaceor by sending a note to At-Large staff. > > > >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 > > > >_______________________________________________ > >lac-discuss-en mailing list > >lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-en [1] > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC mailing list > ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac [2] > > At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org [3] > ALAC Working Wiki: > https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL > AC[4]) > > > > Links: > ------ > [1] > http://webmail.topnet.tn/parse.php?redirect=https://atlarge-lists.icann.org > /mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-en[2] > http://webmail.topnet.tn/parse.php?redirect=https://atlarge-lists.icann.org > /mailman/listinfo/alac[3] > http://webmail.topnet.tn/parse.php?redirect=http://www.atlarge.icann.org > [4] > http://webmail.topnet.tn/parse.php?redirect=https://community.icann.org/dis > play/atlarge/At-Large%2BAdvisory%2BCommittee%2B%28ALAC >

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Urgent - ALAC Statement on ATRT2 Draft Recommendations
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

Dear ALAC Colleagues, Matt tells me that he needs to submit the ALAC Statement on the ATRT2 Draft Recommendations this Friday. Please (on an urgent basis) look at the revised draft statement on the wikipage here: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=43979245 If you have any additions/input, please comment between today and tomorrow so that I can finalize the statement on Thursday for submission by Friday. In particular, recommendations on gaps in the ATRT2 recommendations are to be identified (see bottom of the draft). For those who made contributions in the discussions with ATRT2 today, please draft your gap input and post on wiki. Thanks! Rinalia

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Announcement of the kick off of the 2014 At-Large Board Director Selection Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

Dear All, Please see the announcement of the start of the 2014 At-Large Board Director Selection Process sent on behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC): ** The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is announcing the start of the process of the selection of Seat number 15 of the ICANN Board of Director who is selected by At-Large Community. In 2010 we selected our first Board Director following the ICANN Board decision to replace the liaison ALAC had on the Board by a full rights voting Director. The new Board Director occupying Seat 15 will join the ICANN Board at the conclusion of 2014 AGM, in October 2014, and thus, according to the ICANN bylaws, we must notify the name of the appointed Director at least 6 months before this date. To meet this deadline, ALAC set up the following timeline: At-Large Board Member Selection Timeline Milestone Date BMSCP Publication of final timeline Sunday, 17 November 2013 BCEC Publication of Call for EoIs Tuesday, 26 November 2013 Deadline for submission of EoIs Thursday, 26 December 2013 Request for Candidate References Saturday, 28 December 2013 Deadline for submission of Candidate references Monday, 13 January 2014 BCEC announcement of slate of candidates Tuesday, 28 January 2014 RALO identification of additional candidates Tuesday, 28 January 2014 Deadline for support from other RALOs for additional candidates Friday, 21 February 2014 Publication of final slate Sunday, 23 February 2014 Initiation of first round vote Sunday, 16 March 2014 Announcement of winner Tuesday, 15 April 2014 Additional information is available on the At-Large Board Member 2014 Selection Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/At-Large+Board+Member+2014+Selecti…>. ** 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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Re: [ALAC] NOW OPEN: 2013 ALAC ALT and Liaison Nominations
by Alan Greenberg Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

According to the RoP, there are a total of five ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) positions, one from each of the five regions, and Olivier from EURALO is already in the position of Chair. I also note that there is a minor issue in the call for nominations in that under the new RoP, we no longer have a rapporteur and it should be vice-chairs instead of vice-presidents. I nominate the following for the ALT: Tijani Ben Jemaa (AFRALO) - Vice-chair Evan Leibovitch (NARALO) - Vice-chair Holly Raiche (APRALO) Dev Anand Teelucksingh (LACRALO) I of course support the nomination of Maureen Hilyard as ccNSO Liaison, and I nominate Julie Hammer as SSAC Liaison Last year I agreed to serve as GNSO Liaison with the understanding that we would consciously get more people involved in GNSO activities. That has not happened to any great extent. As such, if the ALAC desires, I am willing to continue to serve in this capacity, but with the understanding that we take posative action to get someone else into the role as quickly as possible. Alan At 11/11/2013 04:22 PM, ICANN At-Large Staff wrote: >Dear All, > >On behalf of Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of >the ALAC, the 2013 call for nomination of ALAC >Leadership Team (ALT) members and ALAC Liaisons is now open. > >ALT: > >The available positions are for the following ALT Members: > >· Vice-President (2 positions) > >· Rapporteur (1 position) > >· Regional Representative (1 position) > >Proposed ALT Schedule: > >· Call for Nominees: 11 November - 18 November > >· Nominees acceptance period: 18 November - 20 November > >· ALAC votes by consensus: 21 November > >All terms run from the end of the 2013 AGM to the end of the 2014 AGM. > >Please see the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team and >Liaison Selection >Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2013+ALAC+Leadership+Team+and+L…> >for important information on the ALT requirements and responsibility > >Nominations, including self-nominations may be >made directly on the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team >and Liaison Selection >Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2013+ALAC+Leadership+Team+and+L…> >or by sending a note to At-Large >staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Only >members of the ALAC after the close of the 2013 >AGM are eligible for these positions. Only >sitting ALAC Members are eligible and entitled to vote. > >Terms run from the end of the 2013 AGM to the end of the 2014 AGM. > >Please see the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team and >Liaison Selection >Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2013+ALAC+Leadership+Team+and+L…> >for important information on the ALT requirements and responsibilities. > >Nominations, including self-nominations may be >made directly on the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team >and Liaison Selection >Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2013+ALAC+Leadership+Team+and+L…> >or by sending a note to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. > >Liaisons: > >The available positions are for the following liaisons: >* ALAC Liaison to the GNSO >* ALAC Liaison to the ccNSO >* ALAC Liaison to .MOBI >* ALAC Liaison to the SSAC > >Proposed Liaison Schedule: >Call for Nominees: 11 November - 18 November >ALAC votes by consensus: 21 November > >All terms run from the end of the 2013 AGM to the end of the 2014 AGM. > >Please see the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team and >Liaison Selection >Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2013+ALAC+Leadership+Team+and+L…> >for important information on the ALAC Liaisons >requirements and responsibilities. > >Nominations, including self-nominations may be >made directly on the 2013 ALAC Leadership Team >and Liaison Selection >Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2013+ALAC+Leadership+Team+and+L…> >or by sending a note to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. > >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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> > >_______________________________________________ >lac-discuss-en mailing list >lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-en

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Fwd: ALAC Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

FYI -------- Original Message -------- Subject: ALAC Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:24:52 -0300 From: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> To: Heather.Dryden Dryden <Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, Tracy F. Hackshaw @ Google <tracyhackshaw(a)gmail.com>, Nettlefold, Peter <Peter.Nettlefold(a)dbcde.gov.au>, <Thomas.Schneider(a)bakom.admin.ch> <Thomas.Schneider(a)bakom.admin.ch> CC: ICANN AtLarge Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, gacsec(a)icann.org, Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels(a)gmail.com>, Evan Leibovitch <evan(a)telly.org> Correspondence Ref: AL-ALAC-CO-1113-01-00-EN Att: Heather Dryden - GAC Chair Dear Heather, further to our brief discussion yesterday, please be so kind to find attached the August 2013 Statement the ALAC sent to the Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) regarding the Preferential Treatment of Community Applications in String Contentions. The reply from the NGPC received by the ALAC was published on: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/alac/2013/007330.html The response from the NGPC rejected the point made by the ALAC that applications with demonstrable support, appropriate safeguards and strong emphasis on community service should be accorded preferential treatment in the new gTLD string contention resolution process. The ALAC is concerned that the matter of Public Interest is being dropped in the treatment of Community Applications in String Contention. The final choice of successful gTLD applicant being an Auction and therefore only involving commercial power does not, in our view, necessarily serve the Public Interest. On behalf of my Community, I hope that your members will be able to consider the ALAC's Advice and the response from the NGPC in your future work, should you decide this is a topic the GAC wishes to address. Kindest regards, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair -------- Original Message -------- Subject: ALAC Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:28:46 +0200 From: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> To: Steve Crocker <Steve(a)shinkuro.com>, Cherine Chalaby <cherine.chalaby(a)icann.org> CC: ICANN AtLarge Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com>, "Heather.Dryden Dryden" <Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org>, Fadi Chehade <fadi.chehade(a)icann.org> Att: Steve Crocker - ICANN Chair Cherine Chalaby - Chair of the Board new gTLD Program Committee Committee Dear Steve, Dear Cherine, please be so kind to find attached the "ALAC Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention". This Advice is provided to the Board before ALAC ratification due to its time sensitive nature. It should be read in conjuction with our "ALAC Statement on Community Expertise in Community Priority Evaluation", sent under separate cover. At-Large Staff will confirm results of the ALAC vote when it is concluded. Please be so kind to confirm receipt and consideration of its contents in the discussions of the Board new gTLD Program Committee. Best regards, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair

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