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ALAC Public Comments
by Alan Greenberg Oct. 26, 2017

Oct. 26, 2017

We have a discussion of Public Comments scheduled to occur on Sunday. The intent is that come to an agreement on how to decide on issuing a comment and the process to follow. Currently, when a new Public Comment opens, or we receive a request for input from some group, either the ALAC or the ALT reviews the issue at one of its meeting. If it is an ALT meeting and a recommendation is made, it is conveyed to the ALAC. Typically we either decide not to respond, or ask someone for a more detailed analysis. Sometimes a comment is written at that stage, without really "deciding" to do so. This process is problematic for a number of reasons. The time lost before a meeting or before someone looks at the issue is critical and tends to use most of the available time. This results in little time for review and revision. A new method must be found. The question of when to respond is perhaps easier: - We have something SUBSTANTIVE to say - We feel a token Thank you (we agree) is felt to be important - There are users implications - There are implications related to ICANN's overall organization, effectiveness, finance or credibility.

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Re: [ALAC] Briefing note: Use of gTLD Auction Proceeds for ICANN Reserve
by Alan Greenberg Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

It is a short item in the 9 am Sunday meeting. Scheduled for 15 minutes but might run into the break. Alan At 25/10/2017 08:31 AM, Eduardo Diaz wrote: >Alan: > >I was checking the main meeting schedule and could not find this >meeting on Sunday. Can you confirm where and when is this happening? >I am interested in hearing this discussion. > >-ed > >On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 6:07 PM Alan Greenberg ><<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> wrote: >This is a briefing note in preparation for the discussion in AbuDhabi >current scheduled for 9:30 am, local time, on Sunday. > >As is common for non-profit organizations, and particularly ones >where their income or expenses might be subject to unexpected >fluctuations, ICANN maintains a "Reserve Fund" to allow it to cover >unexpected expenses or below expectations income. Currently the >target for the fund is one year's regular expenses, but due to >unexpected expenses (primarily associated with the IANA transition >and accountability exercise), it is below that. There is an open >Public Comment where you can find out more about the fund - ><https://community.icann.org/x/GJNEB>https://community.icann.org/x/GJNEB. > >It has been suggested that some portion of the proceeds of the new >gTLD Auctions (currently about $235m, although there is some chance >it could be as low as $105m) be used to help build back the reserve. > >Excluding this possibility, the target use of the Auction Funds will >be projects that are aligned with ICANN's mission and enhance the >Internet (wording still under debate). > >This brief discussion will be to solicit thoughts on whether this >would be a good idea or not. > >Alan > >_______________________________________________ >ALAC mailing list ><mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org>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…>https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL…

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Prep for Session on At-Large Working Groups
by Alan Greenberg Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

We have been discussing WGs for ages. The At-Large Review now makes it essential that we take definitive action to clarify WG (under a variety of names) status. At the meeting, we will discuss the groups and my hope is we will take action. Attached is a chart of all groups with their current status (after Evin's Wiki Workspace review and cleanup) and my proposed "strawperson" - an idea to be discussed, adopted, or altered. Also attached is a mission statement for two of the groups that ws previously distributed and I think agreed upon. Some definitions for strawperson words: Membership: Annual review of membership and removal of those no longer active. May involve leadership review of membership and/or mailing lists and/or e-mail confirmations from some/all. Archive: Wiki stays. Marked as Archived. mailing list Archives stay, Mailing list disabled. SME: Subject Matter Expert - no need to a full WG, but need to identify one or more SME to handles questions or issues. Mailing list: No need to a group that meets, but maintain a mailing list for discussion. Repopulate: Groups that have full or partial membership selected by ALAC/RALOs or by office.2

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Board priorities
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

Hi, ALAC and Regional Leaders! A post from Cherine on Board Priorities to fuel your discussion with the board in Abu Dhabi. https://www.icann.org/news/blog/about-the-fy18-board-activities-priorities See you soon! Best regards, Rinalia

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CCWG Accountability Co-Chair
by Alan Greenberg Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

As you are aware, Leon as the incoming Board member will no longer be able to act as Co-Chair of the CCWG-Accountability. The ALAC has considered its options related to whether to appoint a replacement, given that the CCWG is expected to finish its work in the coming (approximately) six months, and if so, who to appoint. It was agreed that the ALAC should appoint a replacement. In considering its options, there was a strong consensus that the person appointed must have been an active participant in the CCWG process to date. I am delighted to announce that the ALAC has appointed Tijani Ben Jemaa to replace Leon Sanchez as the ALAC-appointed Co-Chair of the CCWG-Accountability, effective the end of the ICANN60 meeting in Abu Dhabi. Alan

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Discussion of Subsequent Procedures - New gTLDs
by Alan Greenberg Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

On Saturday morning, there will be a discussion of several aspects of future availability of new gTLDs. Once of the topics to be covered are Closed Generics. I will be the presenter on this subject and a draft or the presentation to be used is attached. Alan

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by Vanda Scartezini Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

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ICANN Evolution session in Abu Dhabi
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond Oct. 21, 2017

Oct. 21, 2017

FYI -- see information below for ALAC & Regional Leaders Session Part 5 on Saturday 28th October, 17:00 - 18:30 Kindest regards, Olivier -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [ICANN-Evo] ICANN Evolution session in Abu Dhabi Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 20:57:29 +0200 From: Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> To: IANA Issues WG <iana-issues(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear colleagues, several work streams of the CCWG Accountability are meeting in Abu Dhabi on the day prior to the start of the ICANN meeting. This means that there will be quite a few updates to cover during the face to face meeting of our ICANN Evolution working group. We plan to follow an agenda that will reflect our regular agenda, that is, to go through each of the work streams, receive an update from participants that have attended the work day and then open the floor for discussion, leading to action items, if needed. At this stage, may I please ask for volunteers to step forward to take us through work streams? The work streams are (as cut/pasted from the last call agenda). a. Human Rights <https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Human+Rights> b. Transparency <https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Transparency> c. Jurisdiction <https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Jurisdiction> d. Guidelines for Good Faith <https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Guidelines+for+Good+Faith+Conduct> e. SO/AC Accountability <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=59643284> f. Diversity <https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Diversity> g. Ombudsman <https://community.icann.org/x/lhWOAw> h. Reviewing the Cooperative Engagement Process (CEP) <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=59643292> i. Staff Accountability <https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Staff+Accountability> j. IRP "Phase 2" - (if needed) k. ATRT2 Please be so kind to also flag which of the work streams we should be focussing on, in your opinion. Please also let us know which ones are now complete. Kindest regards, Olivier

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ORG Report to the Board
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Oct. 14, 2017

Oct. 14, 2017

Dear ALAC, The latest ORG report to the ICANN Board is available on the President’s Corner (you can download it from the banner at the top): https://www.icann.org/presidents-corner. Direct link to the report: https://www.icann.org/uploads/ board_report/attachment/77/ICANN_Org_Executive_Team_ Reports__Montevideo_Workshop__PUBLIC_Final.pdf Have a look at page 52 onwards for a history of stakeholder engagement in the development of the new gTLD program. Fascinating stuff. Best regards, Rinalia <https://www.icann.org/uploads/board_report/attachment/77/ICANN_Org_Executiv…>

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Re: [ALAC] RDS-WHOIS2 Review Team
by Alan Greenberg Oct. 9, 2017

Oct. 9, 2017

At the F2F Review Team meeting last week, I was confirmed as the Chair of the Review Team. My two Vice-Chairs are Cathrin Bauer-Bulst and Susan Kawaguchi (same as interim positions). Alan At 14/08/2017 08:16 PM, Alan Greenberg wrote: >To: ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >From: Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> >Subject: RDS-WHOIS2 Review Team > >I am not sure if I have mentioned this or not, but I was recently >named as the Interim Chair of the RDS-WHOIS2 Review Team. Whether or >not I will continue will be decided during a face-to-face meeting at >the beginning of October. > >I do not expect the workload from this to be particularly onerous >and should be less than that associated with the CCWG-Accountability >Work Steam 2 groups that I have been active in, and which are >rapidly ramping down now. > >There may, of course be the occasional conflict during ICANN >meetings, but that is nothing unusual. > >Alan

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