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IANA Transition
by Alan Greenberg Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

According to reports, both the US House of Representatives and Senate have passed the Continuing Resolution funding the US government for the period starting October 1 through early December WITHOUT any rider restricting the IANA transition. The implication is that the IANA Contract with the NTIA will lapse, the new ICANN Bylaws will be in effect and the stewardship transition will be a done-deal. Alan

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URGENT: Decision regarding IANA Transition
by Alan Greenberg Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

The following has just been brought to my attention. As described in the message forwarded below, the ALAC, as a Chartering Organization of the CWG-Stewardship, is being asked if we support the proposal regarding the handling of the IANA-related intellectual property and domain names. They will be transferred to the IETF Trust with the three IANA communities overseeing IETF Trust. The oversight will be carried out through a Community Coordinating Committee (CCG). In summary: - ICANN will act as the signatory to the agreements on behalf of the Names Community - The CWG, as long as it exists, will provide direction to ICANN in this respect. - In the event that the CWG no longer exists, the Chairs of the consenting AC/SOs will collectively direct ICANN in this respect. - Initial Names Community CCG representatives shall be the CWG co-chairs plus Greg Shatan who has overseen the entire IP process. There has been extensive discussion within the CWG on this and I believe that the resultant plan more than meets ICANN's needs. The US Congress has not blocked the transition, but a number of US States are attempting to do so through the courts. At this point we are presuming that the Stewardship will go through and accordingly, the IP-related contracts need to be signed by tomorrow. Under ALAC RoP 6.2: The ALT shall have no other explicit responsibilities and is not empowered to make substantive decisions on the part of the ALAC unless urgency or confidentiality precludes consulting the ALAC. In such a case, the decision needs to be ratified with the ALAC as soon as practical. I will be asking the ALT to provide ALAC agreement by tomorrow and if the ALT does so, I will come back to the ALAC for ratification. IF ANYONE HAS SIGNIFICANT CONCERNS ABOUT THE ALAC SUPPORTING THIS ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY. Alan >From: Trang Nguyen <trang.nguyen(a)icann.org> >Subject: Note from CWG-Stewardship Chairs to the Chairs of the CWG-Stewardship > Chartering Organizations Regarding IANA Intellectual Property Right >Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:37:38 +0000 > >Dear Chairs, > >Please see below a note from the Jonathan >Robinson and Lise Fuhr, Co-Chairs of the CWG-Stewardship. >-- >Dear SO/AC chairs and co-chairs, > >As part of the transition implementation work, >representatives from the names community, the >numbers community, the protocol parameters >community, the IETF Trust, and ICANN have >drafted a set of agreements to effectuate the >transfer of the IANA IPR from ICANN to the IETF >Trust and to govern the relationships amongst >the parties with respect to the IPR after the transfer. > >These agreements are: > >- IANA IPR Assignment Agreement: This agreement >transfers the IPR from ICANN to the IETF Trust. > >- 3 IANA IPR License Agreements (one each for >the names, numbers, and protocol parameters IANA >services.): These agreements allows for the IANA >functions operator to use the IPR. > >- IANA - IPR Community Agreement: This agreement >explains the rights and obligations of the IETF >Trust and each operational community as regards the IPR. > >After a public comment period last month, the >agreements have been finalized and are ready to be executed. > >One of the decisions that the CWG had to make as >part of the work was to identify who would be >the signatory of the Community Agreement on >behalf of the Naming Community. The decision >made by the group, with input from CWG external >counsel, was to ask ICANN to play that role. An >instruction letter has been assembled for that purpose. > >The Instruction Letter says: "This letter >confirms the request of the Cross Community >Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship >Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions >(CWG) for the benefit of those of its listed >chartering organizations the Country Code >Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), the >Security and Stability Advisory Committee >(SSAC), the Generic Names Supporting >Organization (GNSO), the At Large Advisory >Committee (ALAC) and the Governmental Advisory >Committee (GAC) that have affirmed or >hereafter affirm in writing that they agree to >be included herein (each a Consenting SO/AC >and collectively, the Names Community) that >ICANN serve as the signatory for the Names >Community under the Community Agreement." > >This makes reference to the COs affirming in >writing that they agree to be included in the >instruction letter as a consenting SO/AC. > >As ICANN might formally reach out to us to >obtain confirmation that one or more COs have >agreed to be a consenting SO/AC, we hereby >kindly ask that you provide such a written >confirmation as a matter of urgency by replying >to this email, preferably on or before September >30th, 2016, so that the signing of the agreement may proceed as planned. > >Thank you for your cooperation, > >Lise Fuhr & Jonathan Robinson, CWG co-chairs.

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Expression of Interest - ALAC liaison to the GAC
by Vanda Scartezini Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

Dear members Attached my Expression of Interest related to ALAC’s Liaison to the GAC position. I remain at your disposition to answer any question. Kind regards Vanda Scartezini Polo Consultores Associados Av. Paulista 1159, cj 1004 01311-200- Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Land Line: +55 11 3266.6253 Mobile: + 55 11 98181.1464 Sorry for any typos.

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Re: [ALAC] IANA Transition
by Murray McKercher Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

_______________________________________________ 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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Call for nominations: ALAC Liaisons.
by jjs＠dyalog.net Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

To the Chair & Members of the ALAC, this is my Expression of Interest to serve as ALAC Liaison to the GAC. In support of my candidacy, here is a brief summary of my relevant experience: Diplomatic service * In Paris: * Policy Planning Staff * Deputy Director, Asia & Pacific department * Alternate Director, International Development department * Alternate Director, North-, Central- and South- America department. * Overseas: * Embassy Secretary, Singapore * Political Counsellor, Japan * Minister Counsellor, Japan * Ambassador & Permanent Representative to WEU, Brussels * Ambassador to Estonia * Ambassador to Finland * Acting Governor, Board of Governors, ASEF Board experience * Outside of Internet activities * Chair of the Advisory Board, Institut Pierre Werner, Luxembourg * Board, EUNIC * Internet-related experience * _ICANN Board_ 2007-10 * Co-author, "Improving Institutional Confidence", ICANN President's Strategy Committee, 2009 * _ALAC_ 2010-12, again 2012-14 * Initiator & co-signatory, "Making ICANN Relevant, Responsive & Respected", 2012 * _Member of the ICG, appointed by ALAC_ * _Co-author of the ICG's Proposal to Transition Oversight of the IANA Functions_ * Author of the ICG's Communications Strategy * Member of the NETmundial Initiative Coordination Council 2014-16, supported by EURALO * Founding member & current Chair, EURALO Individual Users' Association * _Initiator & co-signatory, Letters to the President of the United States, to the Speaker and Leadership of the House and to the President pro tempore and Leadership of the Senate, requesting "that the Administration implement, and that the Congress not impede the transition of oversight of the IANA Functions", 12 August 2016_ _ _I would be glad to provide additional information or answer questions from Members of the ALAC.Best regards,Jean-Jacques Subrenat. Sent from [Nylas N1](https://link.nylas.com/link/7q1g7g2rqnx94vh9dq75m6ce7 /local-21cee631-f408/0?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fnylas.com%2Fn1%3Fref%3Dn1&r=YWxh Y0BhdGxhcmdlLWxpc3RzLmljYW5uLm9yZw==), the extensible, open source mail client. ![](https://link.nylas.com/open/7q1g7g2rqnx94vh9dq75m6ce7/local- 21cee631-f408?r=YWxhY0BhdGxhcmdlLWxpc3RzLmljYW5uLm9yZw==)

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Re: [ALAC] IANA Transition
by Javier Rua Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

Agreed. Thanks for keeping us all in perspective. Javier Rúa-Jovet +1-787-396-6511 @javrua linkedin.com/javrua > On Sep 29, 2016, at 9:14 AM, Evan Leibovitch <evanleibovitch(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > As I said in the Skype chat: > > This news is not cause for celebration. It is a moment to pause and reflect on a completely preventable incident that, thanks to a combination of timing, frantic activity and a good dose of pure luck, avoided rejection of years of hard work and a massive humiliation. > > There WILL be other challenges. The transition brings benefits, but it also eliminates any formal state's documented commitment to ICANN's legitimacy. So long as it is not a treaty organisation its activity will be subject to ongoing scrutiny both global and local. And it is a grotesque mistake to interpret congressional bypass of Ted Cruz's crass political initiative as endorsement of ICANN. > > I see no evidence that the broader support community has learned anything from this experience, meaning that it remains unprepared for future, more sophisticated attacks. > > ICANN remains no less out of touch with the public it claims to serve, than it was before Ted Cruz learned about it. This incident was not only a brush with catastrophe, it was a wakeup call. > > - Evan (via mobile) >> On 29 Sep 2016, at 07:02, "León Felipe Sánchez Ambía" <leonfelipe(a)sanchez.mx> wrote: >> This is great news Alan. We're witnessing history. Congratulations to all who have made it possible. >> >> Saludos, >> >> >> León >> >>> El sep. 29, 2016, a las 4:38 AM, Javier Rua <javrua(a)gmail.com> escribió: >>> >>> Great News! >>> >>> Javier Rúa-Jovet >>> >>> +1-787-396-6511 >>> @javrua >>> linkedin.com/javrua >>> >>>> On Sep 28, 2016, at 11:48 PM, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> wrote: >>>> >>>> According to reports, both the US House of Representatives and Senate have passed the Continuing Resolution funding the US government for the period starting October 1 through early December WITHOUT any rider restricting the IANA transition. >>>> >>>> The implication is that the IANA Contract with the NTIA will lapse, the new ICANN Bylaws will be in effect and the stewardship transition will be a done-deal. >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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… >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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… >> >> 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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Self Nomination and EOI to serve as the 2016-17 ALAC Liaison to the GNSO
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr Sept. 28, 2016

Sept. 28, 2016

Please note and record my self Nomination for this pivotal role to the ALAC. It is a role I have held for 6 months previously, and would very much appreciate the opportunity to return to this important work as a representative of ALAC and the Interests of the At-Large Community. My EOI with some background information for the Selection Committees consideration is attached and my be published. *Cheryl Langdon-O**rr ... *(CLO) about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr [image: Cheryl Langdon-Orr on about.me] <http://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr>

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Consensus Call: ALAC Ratification of the ongoing CCWG FY17 Budget
by Alan Greenberg Sept. 28, 2016

Sept. 28, 2016

You will recall that on 23 August 2016, we held a Webinar of the proposed CCWG cost control mechanisms. Although many ALAC Members were not able to attend the Webinar, I presume that most or all have since reviewed the material. The agenda can be found at https://community.icann.org/x/iBCsAw and it points to recordings and transcripts (EN, ES, FR) as well as the full AdobeConnect recording. For those who participate in the CCWG, this was also presented at its meeting of 21 June 2016. That meeting along with its recordings and transcripts can be found at https://community.icann.org/x/ECOOAw. A document describing the process and budget in detail is attached. In my opinion, I believe that the proposed way forward is reasonable and I recommend that the ALAC ratify this proposal. Upon ratification by all of the chartering organizations, it will be forwarded to the Board for its approval. With this message, I am initiating a Consensus Call of the ALAC requesting that the ALAC ratify the proposed plan and budget. The Consensus Call will end at 23:59 on Monday, 05 October 2016. If there are any questions of comments, please direct them to either this list or to me directly. Although message indicating support are welcome, they are not necessary. Should this Consensus Call fail due to significant opposition (greater than 20% as specified by ALAC RoP 12.3.3.1), we will revert to a formal vote. Alan

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GAC and CCWG on Auction Proceeds
by Yrjö Länsipuro Sept. 27, 2016

Sept. 27, 2016

Hi all, During Tuesday's ALAC call, there was a question whether GAC is among the chartering organizations of the CCWG on Auctions Proceeds. I checked with the GAC Secretariat; it is not. Best, Yrjö

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Fwd: For your review - proposed charter new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG
by Alan Greenberg Sept. 27, 2016

Sept. 27, 2016

Somehow this got lost and never went to the ALAC. We will clearly not meet the deadline, but I have said we would reply as soon as possible. A bit of background. As the draft Charter says, the work of the CCWG will not be to allocate funds, but to develop a process for doing this. A lot of work has gone into the draft charter, and I believe that it is close to ready. There are many constraints on what the funds can be used for based on the ICANN Bylaws, and given the amount of money (currently $235,000,000 if the .web auction stands) conflict of interest is a very serious matter. Please get any comments to me by the end of Monday at the very latest. Of crucial importance are matters of substance which would stop the ALAC from ratifying the charter. If you find typos and such, please let me know but that is not the focus. Alan >Subject: For your review - proposed charter new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG >Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:41:28 +0000 > > >Sending on behalf of Jonathan Robinson, new gTLD Auction Proceeds >Drafting Team Chair & Alan Greenberg, DT Vice-Chair: > >Dear SO/AC Chairs, > >On behalf of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds Drafting Team (DT), we >are delighted to submit to you and your respective SO/ACs, the >proposed charter for a Cross-Community Working Group on new gTLD >Auction Proceeds. As you may recall, representatives of all ICANN >SO/ACs, apart from the ccNSO (which decided not to take part in the >DT effort), participated in the DT deliberations (see ><https://community.icann.org/x/AR_AAw>https://community.icann.org/x/AR_AAw >for DT members). > >This proposed charter is the result of extensive input and >deliberations, including careful review of input that was received >as part of the cross-community session at ICANN 56 in Helsinki (see ><https://community.icann.org/x/fgmbAw)>https://community.icann.org/x/fgmbAw) >and we believe it now represents a careful balance between the >different viewpoints and perspectives, including from both the DT >Members and the ICANN Board liaisons to the DT. As such, the DT >would like to request you review the proposed charter with this >careful balance in mind and only flag to the DT any pertinent issues >that would prevent your respective SO/AC from adopting this charter. >We would like to request you highlight such pertinent issues by 30 >September 2016 at the latest, including an indication of when you >anticipate your respective SO/AC to be in a position to consider the >charter for adoption following 30 September, provided that no >pertinent issues have been identified by any of the ICANN SO/ACs. > >Of course, should you have any clarifying questions, please do not >hesitate to respond to this message. The DT looks forward to >receiving your feedback. > >Best wishes, > >Jonathan Robinson, DT Chair & Alan Greenberg, DT Vice-Chair >

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