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Re: [ALAC] [IANA-issues] CWG Charter
by Alan Greenberg Aug. 30, 2014

Aug. 30, 2014

Sounds fine to me. Alan -- Sent from my mobile. Please excuse brevity and typos. On August 30, 2014 11:56:02 AM EDT, Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa(a)planet.tn> wrote: >Alan, > > > >Yes it is how the DT understand it. Your proposal text will make it >more explicit, but I don’t know if it is possible at this stage to add >it. > >We can do what the SSAC did and propose the friendly amendment you >proposed, telling that we would like it to be included, but if it is >not possible, we can adopt the proposed charter as is > > > >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Tijani BEN JEMAA > >Executive Director > >Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) > >Phone: + 216 41 649 605 > >Mobile: + 216 98 330 114 > >Fax: + 216 70 853 376 > >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > >De : Alan Greenberg [mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca] >Envoyé : vendredi 29 août 2014 17:46 >À : tijani.benjemaa(a)planet.tn; iana-issues(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >Cc : 'At-Large Worldwide' >Objet : Re: [ALAC] [IANA-issues] CWG Charter >Importance : Haute > > > >Tijani, my main concern is the one I mentioned on the call. Whether it >is deemed within scope to talk about issues OTHER than the 11 listed >IANA functions. The charted explicitly says that accountability IS >within scope. I therefore presume that issues such as charging, or >languages spoken by IANA, or other issues that will impact the >operational effectiveness or viability WILL similarly be within scope. >If that is your understanding, then I can accept the charter as >written. If that is not your understanding, a statement to that effect >needs to be added. Such a statement could be (added at the end of >Section II): > >Issues related to ensuring IANA's viabbility and effectiveness, are >also within scope of the CWG. Such issues could include, but are not >limited to: Charging structure or the lack thereof and languages that >IANA can function in. > >Alan > >At 29/08/2014 04:58 AM, Tijani BEN JEMAA wrote: > > > >Dear all, > > > >The drafting team of the charter for the CWG on â€œIANA functions >stewardship transitionâ€ proposed a draft charter (attached) for the >approval of the chartering organizations (including ALAC). > >This charter has been already approved by the ccNSO. The SSAC also >approved it and proposed minor amendment for more clarity. > > > >Please find hereafter the mail of Patrik FÃ¤ltstrÃ¶m, chair of SSAC >with the proposed amendment, and advise if the ALAC should endorse it. > > > > > >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Tijani BEN JEMAA > >Executive Director > >Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) > >Phone: + 216 41 649 605 > >Mobile: + 216 98 330 114 > >Fax: + 216 70 853 376 > >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > >Begin forwarded message: > > > >From: Patrik FÃ¤ltstrÃ¶m < < <mailto:paf@frobbit.se> >mailto:paf@frobbit.se> paf(a)frobbit.se> > >Subject: Re: [soac-chairs] URGENT: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO FORM A >DRAFTING TEAM (IANA STEWARDSHIP TRANSITION) > >Date: 27 August 2014 2:56:02 pm AEST > >To: Byron Holland < < <mailto:byron.holland@cira.ca> >mailto:byron.holland@cira.ca> byron.holland(a)cira.ca>, Jonathan Robinson >< < <mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com> >mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com> jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com> > >Cc: "soac-chairs(a)icann.org" <soac-chairs(a)icann.org>, "ssac(a)icann.org >SSAC" <ssac(a)icann.org>, Julie Hammer <juliehammer(a)me.com> > > > >To the Co-Chairs of the Drafting Team >Cross Community Working Group on IANA Stewardship Transition > >Thank you for the opportunity to review the draft Charter for the Cross >Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition >Proposal on Naming Related Functions. > >Over the last 7 days, the SSAC has circulated this document (attached) >to its whole membership for final review and comment. The SSAC notes >that adding the words "'for the root zone" at the end of item 4 in the >section titled 'Scope' would improve clarity. However, should it be >too late to make this change, the SSAC hereby advises its endorsement >of the version as circulated. > >I also want to thank the by SSAC appointed representative, Julie >Hammer, for the work she has done throughout this scheduling process. > > Patrik FÃ¤ltstrÃ¶m > SSAC Chair > > > > > >--- >Ce courrier Ã©lectronique ne contient aucun virus ou logiciel >malveillant parce que la protection avast! Antivirus est active. >http://www.avast.com <http://www.avast.com/> > > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC mailing list >ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac > >At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ><http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> >ALAC Working Wiki: >https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… >) > > > >--- >Ce courrier électronique ne contient aucun virus ou logiciel >malveillant parce que la protection avast! Antivirus est active. >http://www.avast.com

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Re: [ALAC] [IANA-issues] CWG Charter
by Alan Greenberg Aug. 30, 2014

Aug. 30, 2014

Tijani, my main concern is the one I mentioned on the call. Whether it is deemed within scope to talk about issues OTHER than the 11 listed IANA functions. The charted explicitly says that accountability IS within scope. I therefore presume that issues such as charging, or languages spoken by IANA, or other issues that will impact the operational effectiveness or viability WILL similarly be within scope. If that is your understanding, then I can accept the charter as written. If that is not your understanding, a statement to that effect needs to be added. Such a statement could be (added at the end of Section II): Issues related to ensuring IANA's viabbility and effectiveness, are also within scope of the CWG. Such issues could include, but are not limited to: Charging structure or the lack thereof and languages that IANA can function in. Alan At 29/08/2014 04:58 AM, Tijani BEN JEMAA wrote: >Dear all, > > > >The drafting team of the charter for the CWG on >âIANA functions stewardship transitionâ >proposed a draft charter (attached) for the >approval of the chartering organizations (including ALAC). > >This charter has been already approved by the >ccNSO. The SSAC also approved it and proposed >minor amendment for more clarity. > > > >Please find hereafter the mail of >Patrik FÃ¤ltstrÃ¶m, chair of SSAC with the >proposed amendment, and advise if the ALAC should endorse it. > > > > > >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Tijani BEN JEMAA > >Executive Director > >Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) > >Phone: + 216 41 649 605 > >Mobile: + 216 98 330 114 > >Fax: + 216 70 853 376 > >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > >Begin forwarded message: > > > >From: Patrik FÃ¤ltstrÃ¶m < <mailto:paf@frobbit.se> paf(a)frobbit.se> > >Subject: Re: [soac-chairs] URGENT: CALL FOR >VOLUNTEERS TO FORM A DRAFTING TEAM (IANA STEWARDSHIP TRANSITION) > >Date: 27 August 2014 2:56:02 pm AEST > >To: Byron Holland < ><mailto:byron.holland@cira.ca> >byron.holland(a)cira.ca>, Jonathan Robinson < ><mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com> jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com> > >Cc: "soac-chairs(a)icann.org" ><soac-chairs(a)icann.org>, "ssac(a)icann.org SSAC" ><ssac(a)icann.org>, Julie Hammer <juliehammer(a)me.com> > > > >To the Co-Chairs of the Drafting Team >Cross Community Working Group on IANA Stewardship Transition > >Thank you for the opportunity to review the >draft Charter for the Cross Community Working >Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition >Proposal on Naming Related Functions. > >Over the last 7 days, the SSAC has circulated >this document (attached) to its whole membership >for final review and comment. The SSAC notes >that adding the words "'for the root zone" at >the end of item 4 in the section titled 'Scope' >would improve clarity. However, should it be >too late to make this change, the SSAC hereby >advises its endorsement of the version as circulated. > >I also want to thank the by SSAC appointed >representative, Julie Hammer, for the work she >has done throughout this scheduling process. > > Patrik FÃ¤ltstrÃ¶m > SSAC Chair > > > > > >--- >Ce courrier Ã©lectronique ne contient aucun >virus ou logiciel malveillant parce que la >protection avast! Antivirus est active. >http://www.avast.com > > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC mailing list >ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac > >At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org >ALAC Working Wiki: >https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL…

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Fwd: Reconsideration request
by Alan Greenberg Aug. 30, 2014

Aug. 30, 2014

>From: Bruce Tonkin <Bruce.Tonkin(a)melbourneit.com.au> >To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> >Subject: [council] Reconsideration request >Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 03:09:09 +0000 > >Hello All, > >I note that a reconsideration request has been lodged regarding the >accountability plan: > >https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/14-38-2014-08-29-en > >See attached for a copy. > >The request is on behalf of the: > >- The Business Constituency; > >- The Registries Stakeholder Group; and > >- The Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG) > >Regardless of the formal consideration of this request, I remain >open to hearing from any parts of the GNSO on how they would like to >see the current accountability plan changed. I am happy to >participate in a teleconference with any of the GNSO constituencies >or stakeholder groups. > >The ICANN staff have scheduled a meeting for: > > Date: 2 September 2014 > > Location: ICEC in the Topkapi A Room, Istanbul, Turkey > > Time: 06:00-07:30 UTC > >I won't be at that meeting, but will be interested to follow what is >said at that meeting by the community. > >Regards, > >Bruce Tonkin > >

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Fwd: [ianatransition] ICANN Town Hall on Accountability Process at IGF
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 29, 2014

Aug. 29, 2014

FYI -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [ianatransition] ICANN Town Hall on Accountability Process at IGF Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:06:14 +0000 From: Grace Abuhamad <grace.abuhamad(a)icann.org> To: ianatransition(a)icann.org <ianatransition(a)icann.org> /Read the original post here/: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-29-en Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance Town Hall Meeting to take place at Internet Governance Forum in Istanbul ICANN staff invites all interested stakeholders to a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the Enhancing ICANNAccountability and Governance Process during the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Istanbul, Turkey. The Town Hall Meeting will provide an opportunity for an open dialogue to address and clarify any remaining questions about the Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance Process. *Date: *2 September 2014 *Location: *ICEC in the Topkapi A Room, Istanbul, Turkey *Time: *06:00-07:30 UTC (Time zone conversions can be found here <http://ow.ly/AS3Jf>) *Remote Participation Information:* *Online Meeting Room:* https://intgovforum.webex.com/intgovforum/j.php?MTID=md43f4ed6d6fb2922239ea… *Meeting Number: *959 336 622 *Meeting Password:* ICANN *Audio Conference Information:* *Call-in toll number (UK):* +44 203 478 5289 *Global call-in numbers: *https://intgovforum.webex.com/intgovforum/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=312692962&tollFree=0 *Access code:* 959 336 622

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Off-topic: Invitation to participate in the Orientation Session IGF 2014
by Fatima Cambronero Aug. 29, 2014

Aug. 29, 2014

*(Apologies for cross posting)* Dear All, You are invited to participate in the IGF 2014 Orientation Session to be held on Day 1 -September, 2, from 9:30 to 11:00 in the Main Meeting Hall. More information here: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/main-focus-sessions/1914-orientation-session And here: http://igf2014.sched.org/event/3e99b7802e37508efae856e6df2e2e6e#.VACkN2NPwix Orientation sessions are intended for both newcomers to the IGF and those who are already involved but would need to get a more holistic view of Internet governance. It gathers experts, fellows, decision-makers and practitioners to engage meaningfully by discussing actors and topics related to Internet governance. The session will be interactive, educative, inclusive, at the same time creative and fun, it will be open but also guided in order to be effective. We will be discussing several issues like the history of WSIS and IGF and mandate of the IGF; the role of the diplomacy in the global Internet governance; the main IG-related process and actors involved; how to navigate the IGF to get the best out of it and for it; how to stay involved with the IGF and IG process beyond IGF2014, among others interesting topics. We will have among the panelists members of the IGF Secretariat, MAG members, regional and global leaders on Internet governance issues, IGFers experienced from governments, academia, civil society, private sector and technical community. Please join us and share your questions, experiences and comments to build together the best IGF for all of us! Best Regards, Fatima, on behalf of the MAG Capacity Building track -- *Fatima Cambronero* Abogada-Argentina Phone: +54 9351 5282 668 Twitter: @facambronero Skype: fatima.cambronero

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Re: [ALAC] [IANA-issues] CWG Charter
by Tijani BEN JEMAA Aug. 29, 2014

Aug. 29, 2014

Dear all, The drafting team of the charter for the CWG on “IANA functions stewardship transition” proposed a draft charter (attached) for the approval of the chartering organizations (including ALAC). This charter has been already approved by the ccNSO. The SSAC also approved it and proposed minor amendment for more clarity. Please find hereafter the mail of Patrik Fältström, chair of SSAC with the proposed amendment, and advise if the ALAC should endorse it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: + 216 41 649 605 Mobile: + 216 98 330 114 Fax: + 216 70 853 376 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin forwarded message: From: Patrik Fältström < <mailto:paf@frobbit.se> paf(a)frobbit.se> Subject: Re: [soac-chairs] URGENT: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO FORM A DRAFTING TEAM (IANA STEWARDSHIP TRANSITION) Date: 27 August 2014 2:56:02 pm AEST To: Byron Holland < <mailto:byron.holland@cira.ca> byron.holland(a)cira.ca>, Jonathan Robinson < <mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com> jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com> Cc: "soac-chairs(a)icann.org" <soac-chairs(a)icann.org>, "ssac(a)icann.org SSAC" <ssac(a)icann.org>, Julie Hammer <juliehammer(a)me.com> To the Co-Chairs of the Drafting Team Cross Community Working Group on IANA Stewardship Transition Thank you for the opportunity to review the draft Charter for the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions. Over the last 7 days, the SSAC has circulated this document (attached) to its whole membership for final review and comment. The SSAC notes that adding the words "'for the root zone" at the end of item 4 in the section titled 'Scope' would improve clarity. However, should it be too late to make this change, the SSAC hereby advises its endorsement of the version as circulated. I also want to thank the by SSAC appointed representative, Julie Hammer, for the work she has done throughout this scheduling process. Patrik Fältström SSAC Chair --- Ce courrier électronique ne contient aucun virus ou logiciel malveillant parce que la protection avast! Antivirus est active. http://www.avast.com

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Fwd: RE: Enhancing Accountability: Process and Next Steps
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

FYI - the joint response from ICANN CEO & ICANN Board Chair. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: RE: Enhancing Accountability: Process and Next Steps Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:19:42 +0000 From: Fadi Chehade <fadi.chehade(a)icann.org> To: Byron Holland <byron.holland(a)cira.ca>, steve(a)shinkuro.com <steve(a)shinkuro.com> CC: jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com <jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com>, kdrazek(a)verisign.com <kdrazek(a)verisign.com>, heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca <heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com>, michele(a)blacknight.com <michele(a)blacknight.com>, liman(a)netnod.se <liman(a)netnod.se>, william.drake(a)uzh.ch <william.drake(a)uzh.ch>, paf(a)netnod.se <paf(a)netnod.se>, ocl(a)gih.com <ocl(a)gih.com>, Elisa.Cooper(a)markmonitor.com <Elisa.Cooper(a)markmonitor.com>, tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com <tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com>, krosette(a)cov.com <krosette(a)cov.com>, Theresa Swinehart <theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org> Dear Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Group and Constituency Leadership: Attached please find a response to your letter, signed jointly by Steve Crocker and me. Kind regards, Fadi Chehade *Fadi Chehadé* President & CEO ICANN *+1.310.578.8690* <tel:+1.310.578.8690> _Manager, CEO Office:_ *Cassia Oliveira* cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org <mailto:cassia.oliveira@icann.org> +1.310.578.8656 <tel:+1.310.578.8656> *From:* Byron Holland [mailto:byron.holland@cira.ca] *Sent:* Wednesday, August 27, 2014 8:11 AM *To:* Fadi Chehade; steve(a)shinkuro.com *Cc:* jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com; kdrazek(a)verisign.com; heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca; rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com; michele(a)blacknight.com; liman(a)netnod.se; william.drake(a)uzh.ch; paf(a)netnod.se; ocl(a)gih.com; Elisa.Cooper(a)markmonitor.com; Byron Holland; tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com; krosette(a)cov.com; Theresa Swinehart *Subject:* Enhancing Accountability: Process and Next Steps Dear Fadi, Steve, ICANN Board of Directors, Please find the attached letter that I am forwarding on behalf of Chairs from the Supporting Organisations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies at ICANN. Best regards, Byron Holland Chair, Country Code Names Supporting Organisation

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Fwd: Enhancing Accountability: Process and Next Steps
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 27, 2014

Aug. 27, 2014

FYI -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Enhancing Accountability: Process and Next Steps Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:10:54 +0000 From: Byron Holland <byron.holland(a)cira.ca> To: fadi.chehade(a)icann.org <fadi.chehade(a)icann.org>, steve(a)shinkuro.com <steve(a)shinkuro.com> CC: jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com <jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com>, kdrazek(a)verisign.com <kdrazek(a)verisign.com>, heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca <heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com>, michele(a)blacknight.com <michele(a)blacknight.com>, liman(a)netnod.se <liman(a)netnod.se>, william.drake(a)uzh.ch <william.drake(a)uzh.ch>, paf(a)netnod.se <paf(a)netnod.se>, ocl(a)gih.com <ocl(a)gih.com>, Elisa.Cooper(a)markmonitor.com <Elisa.Cooper(a)markmonitor.com>, Byron Holland <byron.holland(a)cira.ca>, tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com <tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com>, krosette(a)cov.com <krosette(a)cov.com>, Theresa Swinehart <theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org> Dear Fadi, Steve, ICANN Board of Directors, Please find the attached letter that I am forwarding on behalf of Chairs from the Supporting Organisations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies at ICANN. Best regards, Byron Holland Chair, Country Code Names Supporting Organisation

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Fwd: Re: SO-AC-SG HIGH INTEREST TOPIC SESSION @ ICANN 51 in Los Angeles - A Reminder
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 26, 2014

Aug. 26, 2014

Dear ALAC, as mentioned on today's ALAC conference call, the Monday in the ICANN week will see the holding of an SO-AC-SG High Interest Topic Session. As David Olive asks below, please be so kind to make suggestions on topics that would be of interest. Suggestions were made of NetMundial follow-up and also Universal Acceptance of TLDs. Please be so kind to make more suggestions by Thursday when I'll summarise our answer to David Olive. Kindest regards, Olivier -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: SO-AC-SG HIGH INTEREST TOPIC SESSION @ ICANN 51 in Los Angeles - A Reminder Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:03:57 +0000 From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> To: Dear Community Leaders: It’s been an unusually busy August so far and, understandably, I have not received much feedback from you all on prospective topics for your SO-AC High-Interest topic at the ICANN51 Public Meeting in Los Angeles. Certain topics, such as ICANN Accountability, the IANA Stewardship Transition, and new gTLD Directory Services (WHOIS), appear to be covered by other session programming on Monday or elsewhere during the week, so, additional topics are now needed for the potential session discussion. The staff meeting and programming team is giving me some more time to collaborate with you on this session, and we should start identifying some specific topics so that you have time to lead some conversations within your communities over the next month in preparation for the LA session discussion. I’ve been able to extend the topic-brainstorming deadline to COB this Thursday. Please share any thoughts or ideas with me at your earliest convenience. Best, David David A. Olive Vice President, Policy Development Support General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +90.212.381.8727 Mobile: + 1. 202.341.3611 Email: david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> www.icann.org From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:49 PM To: Subject: SO-AC-SG HIGH INTEREST TOPIC SESSION @ ICANN 51 in Los Angeles Dear SO/AC/SG Leaders: Thank you all for confirming your interest in proceeding with the planning for an SO-AC High Interest Session in Los Angeles. Working with our staff Meeting Team colleagues, it appears that Monday in LA will again offer the best window for the session. I have informed the ICANN 51 Steering Committee of the need for the session and we have discussed the following scenario. Monday programming will offer opportunities for community discussion on a range of topics of high interest to the community. We can count on their being at least one session addressing the IANA Stewardship Transition and another session addressing the ICANN Accountability matter. Heather has also noted the likelihood of a GAC request for a session on Registration Data (WHOIS) issues. As a result of this overall concept, we suggest planning to conduct a session that highlights one or two topics of high community interest _that are different_ from these three main topic areas. It would be helpful to have you share topic suggestion on this list over the next week or so. Staff will compile the list of all suggestion received by 25 August and then I’ll circulate the list of possibilities to all of you for winnowing down. My hope is that, via email, we can quickly reach consensus on a couple of topics so that all of you will have the opportunity to glean your community views to share during the session. Logistically, we will plan to run the session largely like the previous hot-topic session in Buenos Aires – recall the Brad White-led format. I am happy to get feedback from you on any improvements we can introduce to that format previous format. Looking forward to hearing your suggestion of topics. Best regards, David David A. Olive Vice President, Policy Development Support General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +90.212.381.8727 Mobile: + 1. 202.341.3611 Email: david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> www.icann.org

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Re: [ALAC] Byelaw Changes Reagrding Consideration of GAC Advice
by Carlton Samuels Aug. 23, 2014

Aug. 23, 2014

Thanks for this notice Fatima. As we consider this change, I would urge that we look at this in conjunction with the Board Working Group on Nominating Committee Report (BGC-NomCoM) that deals with a reformulation of the NomCom. See it here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/bwg-nomcom-21aug14-en.pdf In agreeing generally to expand the size of the NomCom, the BGC-NomCom has, among other developments, proposed aligning voting rights to SO/ASO and expanding regional diversity thru added voting rights for the ASO and ccNSO, the Board is proposing as well as increase the voting membership. In context, I think three (3) matters are compelling; 1) the GAC is to have at least (3) voting representatives to NomCom 2) NomCom voting to be organised by delegation or factions 3) Appointments affirmed only with support of at least three (3) delegations or factions. We are at the place where all ACs are not equal. At the moment, GAC advice is the only one for which the Board has a bye-law mandated duty to respond. All others can throw as much as they want over the fence. But there is no duty on the Board to respond, nay, even acknowledge receipt of advice. Much less, if it is even considered. The strategic imperative is not to disqualify but to contain; by making that privilege harder to exercise in transparent practice. On the balance of all these developments, maybe it is appropriate that a higher bar be in place for the Board to heed GAC advice. Conversely, maybe it would also be useful for a higher bar to compel explanation for not heeding GAC advice. Best, -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================

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