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GAC Liaison Report on Intersessional Work / ALAC-GAC Joint Communication on Applicant Support
by Joanna Kulesza April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

Dear all, I am pleased to provide you with a report on the bilateral engagement between the GAC and the ALAC, emphasizing the significant focus on developing the joint communication regarding the Applicant Support Program, following the ALAC-GAC meeting at the ICANN79 Community Forum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 1. Background and Context: The joint communication aims to consolidate the input and perspectives of both ALAC and GAC on the ASP, reflecting the discussions and agreements reached during our bilateral meeting at ICANN79. 2. Content Development: Since our meeting in San Juan, the working group composed of representatives from both ALAC and GAC has diligently worked on drafting the joint communication. They have incorporated key points and recommendations outlined in the draft statement you provided, which articulates our collective stance on the ASP. The drafting work is being excellently spearheaded by Justine Chew, ALAC VC, on behalf of the At-Large Community. 3. Alignment with Community Feedback: The content of the joint communication has been informed by various sources, including recent GAC communiques, public comments, and contributions from working group members. We have strived to ensure that the communication accurately reflects the diverse perspectives and priorities of the ICANN community. 4. Key Themes and Recommendations: The joint communication emphasizes several core principles and recommendations, including: - Alleviating the financial burden on ASP applicants to the maximum extent possible. - Prioritizing outreach to applicants from underserved regions. - Applying a holistic approach to support ASP applicants throughout the application lifecycle. - Supporting the longer-term success of ASP-qualified applicants beyond the application phase. 5. Incorporating ALAC and GAC Feedback: The draft communication has undergone iterative review and revision by both ALAC and GAC representatives to ensure consensus and coherence. Feedback provided by working group members has been carefully considered and integrated into the final draft. 6. Annexes and Supporting Documentation: The joint communication will be supplemented by annexes, including the ICANN79 GAC Communique and the ALAC Proposal on the implementation of Subsequent Procedures Recommendation 17.2. These annexes provide additional context and background information to support our recommendations. 7. Next Steps: The finalized joint communication will be presented for discussion and approval during our upcoming bilateral meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. We anticipate productive input for the ICANN Board members and stakeholders to further refine our recommendations and ensure their alignment with ICANN's objectives. A draft agenda for the bilateral session in Kigali is included below for your kind consideration: Proposed Agenda for ALAC-GAC Joint Bilateral Session in Kigali Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Time: 07:00 - 08:15 UTC (75 minutes) 1. 07:00 - 07:10 UTC Introduction and welcome by GAC/ALAC Chairs - Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair - Nico Caballo, GAC Chair 2. Presentation of Joint Position Paper - (07:10 - 07:25 UTC) Presentation of joint position paper by ALAC representative - (07:25 - 07:40 UTC) Presentation of joint position paper by GAC representative 3. Moderated Q&A Session - (07:40 - 08:00 UTC) 4. Closing remarks and next steps (08:00 - 08:15 UTC) Please allow me to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the collaborative spirit and dedication demonstrated by both ALAC and GAC members throughout this process. Our joint communication reflects our shared commitment to advancing the ASP and fostering diversity and inclusivity within the domain name ecosystem. Thank you for your attention to this report. Your feedback and any additional input are highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts or suggestions. -- Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ------------------- Joanna Kulesza, PhD Professor of International Law Lodz Cyber Hub / University of Lodz Law School / Poland www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl (EURALO ALS 341) ALAC / EURALO / ALAC Liaison to the GAC

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GNSO Council 18 April 2024 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

Dear all, Just a note to inform you that the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting of 18 Apr 2024 is out. For a curated version of the highlighted agenda item, please visit this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> . *GNSO Council Meeting #4 of 2024 held on 18 Apr 2024 * *Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/x/_oAvEQ> | Documents <https://community.icann.org/x/A4DyEg> | Motions <https://community.icann.org/x/AYDyEg>* - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> - *Item 3: Consent Agenda* - GNSO Council Review of the GAC Communiqué <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/dibia…> - GNSO Council Small Team Guidance Document <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/updated-small-…> - *Confirmation of Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) Charter Drafting Team Leadership *(Chair - Nitan Walia; Vice-chair - Alan Greenberg; GNSO Council liaison - Anne Aikman-Scalese) - *Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Deferral of Policy Status Report Request - Expiration Policies* - *Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Diacritics in Latin Script* - *Item 6: COUNCIL VOTE - SubPro Supplemental Recommendations* - *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group - Auction Proceeds (CCWG-AP) - Proposed Update to Recommendation 7* - Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Review of Action Decision Radar - *Item 9: Update on Status of Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Implementation* - *Item 10: ANY OTHER BUSINESS* - 10.1 - Update on ICANN80 planning and GNSO Draft schedule <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/icann80-gnso-d…> - 10.2 - Replacement of Council representative to the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) - *10.3 - Upcoming Sessions/Updates on the Registration Data Request System (RDRS) * As usual, Council meetings are open to observers both on-site and remotely in listen-only mode. If you would like to observe the meeting, please check this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> for details. Thanks for reading / considering. Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> ------

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At-Large Travel Fresh Start
by Jonathan Zuck April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

Dear All, Thank you again for your feedback on the At-Large travel policy. I want you to know that we have heard your concerns regarding the proposed At-Large travel policy and we want to keep discussing it with you. The need for an objective, utilitarian and flexible travel policy still exits to ensure that those actively engaged in ICANN work are in the best position to participate and we are actively planning for the future. For ICANN80, we propose to revert to the allocation of 15 slots to the ALAC, 10 to the five RALOs and 3 for ALAC Liaisons and one for the ALAC Chair. Given that 3 ALAC members are unable to travel to Kigali, we would like to offer them to AFRALO to allocate as they wish. These 3 slots are unused ALAC slots so they are not drawn from expected slots. For ICANN81, as this is the Annual General Meeting, we will also use the allocation which also supports the travel for outgoing, incoming, and continuing ALAC and Regional Leaders, according to their regional rotations For the longer-term development of an At-Large travel policy, starting as early as May 2024, we suggest engaging in regional listening sessions where everyone has the opportunity to share their views and explain any concerns in a structured manner. Should you agree, we've asked Melissa Allgood, a member of ICANN org specializing in conflict resolution, to lead these discussions as a neutral facilitator. Melissa will not act as a representative of ICANN org, but rather will structure our dialogue to ensure that all participants are heard and their views considered. We will work with RALO leaders to include these listening sessions at a time that best meets the needs of each region, perhaps during scheduled monthly calls. The development of a formal At-Large travel policy will take some time and we would like for all voices to be heard and considered. Ideally, we would like to work jointly with you - - in eliminating subjective answers with agreed, objective metrics that meet well crafted expectations of volunteers in performing the role of the ALAC as tasked under the ICANN Bylaws. Such a policy should be reflective of the values of the bottom-up multi-stakeholder model. Let us move forward in an inclusive, constructive, transparent, and respectful manner within our community. Jonathan Jonathan Zuck | Director, Future of Work Project | Innovators Network jzuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org<mailto:jzuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> | O 202.827.7594 | D 202.420.7483 [See the source image]Jonathan-zuck<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-zuck/> | [See the source image] jvzuck<https://twitter.com/Jvzuck> | [See the source image] jonathanzuck<https://www.instagram.com/jonathanzuck/> | [See the source image] Jonathan.zuck<https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.zuck/> [signature_1023473624]

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[ALAC Input Only] Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the ALAC-GAC Joint Correspondence on the Applicant Support Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a 48-hour consensus call on the ALAC-GAC Joint Correspondence on the Next Round Applicant Support Program for the 15 members of the ALAC. Please note that this letter may change depending on evolving circumstances around the Applicant Support Program. The joint correspondence can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/g4CfEw Please let us know if you have any significant comments or concerns on the statement. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_3323575318]

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ccNSO Council meeting #204
by Laura Margolis April 21, 2024

April 21, 2024

Dear All: I hope you are all doing well. ccNSO meeting #204 was held today April 18th., at noon UTC time. I am attaching Agenda <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>, Notes <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> and updates on the working groups, and are also published in our Wiki ALAC Liaison’s workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> . I would like to highlight the following topics: *Results on members vote on ccPDP4* The vote determines whether the ccNSO membership supports the ccNSO Council recommendation to adopt the proposed ccPDP4-IDN ccTLD policy. 56 % of the Emissaries voted. 97% of the votes cast were in support of the ccNSO Council recommendation to adopt the proposed ccPDP4-IDN policy. A vote report is being drafted and will be posted when published by the ccNSO. *Next Steps:* Draft of election report. Include it in the Board Report. Board consideration will include a public comment period, and Board will also seek GAC advice. For more information, you can check this ccPDP4-IDN Frequently asked questions (FAQ) <https://docs.google.com/document/d/17fOE5lts0x2ILFT520i3Q_TQ1XsSyv1FggQY4eq…> *Letter from Tripti Sinha to consider input Recommendation 7 CCWG- Auction Proceeds report* *Letter received <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-clemente-et-a…>* Many discussions on this topic. ccNSO agrees to remove this, but at the same time does not agree with the process. A small team will meet to discuss about this and prepare a draft: Request in the letter: remove text from recommendation, agree Proposed a bylaw amendment. The process on how the bylaw amendments will be done. *IGLC – Internet Governance Liaison Committee* *Current Status:* The IGLC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm> prepared an FAQ <https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/Repository> prior to ICANN78, in preparation for its session on WSIS+20. The WSIS+20 FAQ for ccTLDs is a comprehensive guide to understanding the significance of the 2025 review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20 <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/>) for ccTLDs. During ICANN78, the IGLC held a working session where ccTLD community members and ICANN’s Government and Intergovernmental Organization Engagement (GE) team explored what the hot issues in Internet governance are on a regional basis. The IGLC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm> compared the input with previous trends exercises, and invited guest speakers to further explore two topics with relevance to the African region: digital tax and data protection. *Next steps:* IGLC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm> will continue its work regarding the 2025 review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and related matters. Among others, at ICANN80, IGLC will hold a session on the Global Digital Compact (GDC <https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact>) and WSIS+20 <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/> capacity building, and how it relates to ccTLDs globally. *DASC – DNS Abuse Standing Committee* The DASC will start preparing for a session around DNS Abuse, to be held at ICANN80 in June in Kigali. The session will focus on the impact of the amendments to the base generic top-level domain (gTLD) Registry Agreement (Base RA) and the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) and what ccTLDs can learn from it. *Repository subgroup* The group launched its Repository <https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+and+DNS+Abuse+Mitigati…> and during ICANN78, the group launched an email list, as an additional useful resource for ccTLDs. Consult the repository: https://community.icann.org/x/Ege7Cg *Survey subgroup* The group launched a survey in 2023, to better understand the ccTLD DNS abuse landscape, and better serve ccTLDs. The next edition of the DASC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm> survey will be at the end of 2024. *ccNSO relevant meetings ICANN80 (10-13 June 2024)* The proposed schedule was shared. Joint meeting with GAC will be deferred for ICANN81. GAC has a High-Level Meeting and will be difficult due to the short number of days of the meeting. Currently working on Prep Week sessions. Documents with Agenda, Notes and updates on the working groups are attached or you can also find them at the ccNSO Liaison Wiki Space <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> . *Working Groups and Committees updates:* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16HdxKIHd6H76ATQxq38KjUjrxo5c-BeTTZrG55p… Your questions or comments are welcome. Thank you for your attention. Kindest Regards, *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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Summary of APRALO Poll on Travel Policy
by Amrita Choudhury April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

Dear All, The APRALO LT carried out a poll (Link: https://forms.gle/gabjf8fshuM7x1pZ7) with the community related to the Travel Policy in order to find out the views of our community. 34 people participated in the poll. Sharing below a summary of the same. Do note since the poll was conducted prior to the Pilot Travel Policy being shelved some of the responses will not be relevant. - 76% respondents supported the APRALO LT position on the Pilot Travel Policy. - 63% opined that the Pilot Travel Policy should be rejected. - 82% respondents felt that APRALO should have the discretion on how to use the 2 travel slots of the RALO - 94% felt that APRALO should be empowered to set APRALO specific metrics to evolve the travel policy which is fair and accountable and where required people for the meetings are predictable - In terms of suggestions for what could be the 2 or 3 parameters APRALO should apply metrics on to establish the new travel policy program for the RALOs, were: Engagement and Participation Equity Impact Assessment of Contribution (RALO, Community, IG) Diversity & Inclusion Incentive to engage Prioritize travel slots for RALO members who have proposed specific session topics, workshops, or initiatives that align with ICANN's strategic objectives and interests of the At-Large community. We discussed the response in our Monthly Call yesterday and decided that the next step will be to deliberate further in a small group on these metrics and then discuss with the APRALO community. Will keep you all posted. Regards, Amrita

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Re: [ALAC] Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation
by Tijani April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Thank you for this statement. I agree with all of it except II – B) 9. Where you find that the relevance of the guideline “Capacity-building efforts enhance understanding and skills of stakeholders, particularly those from developing countries and underrepresented communities» not important while I find it very important. But thank you Amrita and the OFB-WG for the good quality of the statement. Best Tijani De : ALAC <alac-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> au nom de ICANN At-Large Staff via ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Répondre à : ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date : mercredi 10 avril 2024 à 02:14 À : "alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Objet : [ALAC] Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a 20-hour consensus call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation. The draft At-Large submission was reviewed on the OFB-WG calls of 28 March 2024 and 4 April 2024. The final version of the At-Large submission is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q35a-gyVDaOG60GqV2Zk4PTbU22ILDiEOjQ8Mry…. Please let us know if you have any significant comments or concerns on the statement. The deadline to submit the statement is 10 April 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge _______________________________________________ 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… _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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GNSO Council 6 March 2024 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Dear all, Just a note to inform you that the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting of 6 Mar 2024 is out. For a curated version of the highlighted agenda item, please visit this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> . *GNSO Council Meeting #3 of 2024 held on 6 Mar 2024 * *Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/x/7IAvEQ> | Documents <https://community.icann.org/x/8oAvEQ> | Motions <https://community.icann.org/x/9IAvEQ>* - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> - Item 3: Consent Agenda - Motion <https://community.icann.org/x/9IAvEQ> to Adopt the Communications Small Team Final Report <https://docs.google.com/document/d/11vDvAwS9H94gCxQeMMtULLlMUJsEuBtEszEN_RA…> - *Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Reaction to Program Management Tools Discussion* - *Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Council Engagement with PDP Working Group Chairs* - *Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on Contracted Party House Abuse Subgroup Meetings with the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group* - *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Response to Update from ICANN org Implementation Update and interaction with ICANN Board * - Item 8: Selection and Timeline of Next GNSO Liaison to the Governmental Advisory Committee - *Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS* - *9.1 - GNSO Chair Election Timeline Announcement* - *9.2 - Updated Small Team Guidelines* - *9.3 - Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (“SPIRT”) Charter Drafting Team Update* - 9.4 - Open Mic As usual, Council meetings are open to observers both on-site and remotely in listen-only mode. If you would like to observe the meeting, please check the ICANN79 schedule <https://sched.co/1a1Ch> for details. Thanks for reading / considering. Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> ------

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Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a 20-hour consensus call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation. The draft At-Large submission was reviewed on the OFB-WG calls of 28 March 2024 and 4 April 2024. The final version of the At-Large submission is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q35a-gyVDaOG60GqV2Zk4PTbU22ILDiEOjQ8Mry…. Please let us know if you have any significant comments or concerns on the statement. The deadline to submit the statement is 10 April 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_3323575318]

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