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Fwd: Monday, 21 June 2021
by Maureen Hilyard June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

Monday, 21 June 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - CLOSES WEDNESDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect - CLOSES FRIDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs - NEW: ICANN to Open Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods - NEW: Survey Results on Transition to In-Person ICANN Public Meetings - NEW: Enforcement of Registration Data Accuracy Obligations Before and After GDPR - NEW: Hello World: Enabling Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) - REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs Public Comment - CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 - Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A Information Sharing CLOSES WEDNESDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom). Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to nomcomchair2022(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> no later than 23 June 2021. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> . Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> CLOSES FRIDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council announced that it is seeking Expressions of Interest for a chair of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) team that will address issues related to Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Candidates interested in serving in this role should review the Expression of Interest document <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> before submission. The document details the role, required skills and experience, and the selection process. The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is Friday, 25 June 2021 at 23:59 UTC. All submissions should be sent to gnso-secs(a)icann.org. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> NEW: ICANN to Open Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods ICANN will soon open a Request for Information (RFI) on identity verification methods related to the potential implementation of System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD). We will be looking for information from experts, organizations, and businesses familiar with the design and operational requirements outlined in the SSAD-related recommendations and encourages submissions from a range of industries and backgrounds. Since the RFI will only be open for a few weeks, we request that the ICANN community start preparing for the RFI as soon as possible. Please share this request with your networks and contacts. Read more. NEW: Survey Results on Transition to In-Person ICANN Public Meetings ICANN announced <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> that the survey results on the transition to in-person ICANN Public Meetings are now available. The results show that the majority of the community is interested in returning to in-person meetings. We saw similar results when we asked if you would be willing to attend in person if safety precautions were taken, such as physical distancing, onsite rapid testing, and face mask requirements. Find the survey results here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> . NEW: Enforcement of Registration Data Accuracy Obligations Before and After GDPR On 25 May 2018, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect. In response, ICANN adopted the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> (Temporary Specification) and the Interim Registration Data Policy for gTLDs (Interim Policy). This blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> provides highlights of a report, which explains how GDPR has impacted ICANN organization's (org) enforcement of registrars' registration data accuracy obligations in generic top-level domains (gTLDs). For the full report click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> . NEW: Hello World: Enabling Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) For more than two decades, the technical community, ICANN, and volunteers around the world have been working together to internationalize the Domain Name System (DNS) to promote linguistic diversity on the Internet. Initially, this work has focused on the introduction of Internationalized Domain Names <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> (IDNs) at the second level and eventually for top-level domains (TLDs). This has included the New Generic TLD (gTLD) Program, the largest expansion of the DNS to date as well as IDN country code TLDs (ccTLDs), making it possible for people around the world to connect with their communities through domain names in local languages and scripts such as Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and Devanagari. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Team on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) welcomes anyone to join as a participant or an observer. Please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org to sign up as a participant or an observer. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> Public Comment CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> Close Date: Friday, 2 July 2021 Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Volume 3, Issue 44 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00122TSmj_dRBF2W2ypbDNV5YhtypMFk2cUQsjgizSguxM…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 24 June ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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ALAC/At-Large - GAC bilateral meeting @ICANN 71, Thursday 17 June, 0700-0800 UTC
by Yrjö Länsipuro June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

Dear all, Below please find the link to the agenda/slide deck of the ALAC/At-Large - GAC bilateral meeting @ICANN 71, Thursday 17 June, 0700-0800 UTC, prepared by Robert Hoggarth from the GAC staff in consultation with the Leadership and Liaisons. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rWVP3BDTJjyrcej1ZqsYysQTysUpZswJUPb… In planning the meeting, account has been taken of the need, expressed from both sides during the intersessional call on 19 May, to make the agenda and format more conducive to an active discussion by as wide group of participants as time permits. This is possible since detailed technical discussion aimed at deepening our policy cooperation between topic leads and experts now more and more takes places at intersessional meetings and direct contacts. Looking for a numerous and active At-Large participation at the meeting, Best, Yrjö

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Fwd: ccNSO Newsletter | June 2021
by Maureen Hilyard June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

Find out the latest about the ccNSO. ccNSO Newsletter | June 2021 ccNSO Policy Development Heads up ccNSO members: It is almost time to vote! The proposed policy for ccPDP3 on the retirement of country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) will now go into the decision-making phase: - On 4 June 2021, the ccNSO Council adopted the resolution to split the third ccNSO Policy Development Process (part 1: retirement of ccTLDs, part 2: review mechanism with respect to decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation and retirement of the delegated Top Level Domains associated with the country codes assigned to countries and territories listed in the ISO 3166-1. Each part will be following its own timeline independently. - On 8 June, the Issue Manager submitted the Final Report on the retirement of ccTLDs to the Chair of the ccNSO Council. The Final Report is available here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…>. Next steps At the upcoming 17 June 2021 meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…>, the ccNSO Council is expected to discuss and vote on the recommendation to adopt the proposed policy <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> on the Retirement of ccTLDs (ccPDP3-RET <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…>). If approved by Council , the next step will be that the ccNSO members vote on the recommendation. The (first) round is expected to start on Wednesday, 7 July 2021 (00:01 UTC) and will close on Wednesday, 28 July (23:59 UTC). At least 50% of the ccNSO members need to lodge their votes, and at least 66% of the members need to vote in favour. The ccTLD and broader communities will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposals before voting begins. Who can vote? And is your ccNSO Member profile up to date? Members of the ccNSO will be invited to cast their ballot via confidential mail voting. Voting ballots will be sent by tally(a)icann.org to the e-mail address of the primary contact of each ccNSO Member, as listed in the ccNSO Members database. Do you have questions or concerns regarding the accuracy of the e-mail address of the primary contact for your ccTLD? Please contact Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org>. Read more here. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> ccNSO planning for ICANN71 What to expect? The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) program starts on Monday, 14 June with Tech Day <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…>, a workshop open to all community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics. On Tuesday, 15 June the first session of the ccNSO Members Meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> will focus on governance of the ccNSO, and the second session will provide members with the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with ccTLD-associated ICANN Board members. On Wednesday, 16 June, two ccNSO Policy Development Process Working Groups will provide an update on their progress to date and seek input from the ccTLDs and other community members present on their proposals. Finally, on Thursday, 17 June there will be a meeting of the Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…>), followed by a ccNSO Council <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> meeting. The detailed ccNSO schedule, including a summary of the topics covered and remote participation details for ICANN71, is available on the ccNSO ICANN71 workspace. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> You must be registered and signed in to view the ICANN71 schedule and participation details. Register to participate <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> . Access and ability to log into the schedule platform <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> can take up to 30 minutes after completing the registration process. Highlights: 1. ccNSO Governance Session 2. Questions and Answers with ccTLD-related ICANN Board Members 3. ccNSO Policy Session Links to bookmark now ccNSO Schedule Hub https://community.icann.org/x/WIG1CQ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> ccNSO Members Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/UYG1CQ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/a4G1CQ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> Q&A WITH ccTLD-RELATED ICANN BOARD MEMBERS Tue, 15 June | 10:30-12:00 UTC The ccNSO-appointed ICANN Board members, Patricio Poblete and Nigel Roberts, have been invited to attend a question and answer session and to share their experiences as Board members. Also invited are ICANN Board members with a long standing association with the ccTLD community: Becky Burr, Danko Jevtović, and Lito Ibarra. ccNSO GOVERNANCE SESSION Tue, 15 June | 07:00-08:00 UTC ICANN71 marks the 3rd ccNSO Governance Session, building on the previous sessions at ICANN69 and ICANN70. The goal of this ICANN71 session is to consult the ccNSO membership on the proposed high level structure of the revised Members Rules of the ccNSO. The new Rules will have a direct impact on the governance structure of the ccNSO, specifically on the respective roles and responsibilities of the Council and ccNSO membership. The current internal ccNSO Member Rules <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> were adopted in 2004, and since then the ccNSO has evolved: on the one hand it went from 40+ to 172 members, and on the other hand the ccNSO evolved from an organisation with limited scope and mandate to being one of the five Decisional Participants. The results of the session will provide the basis for further work on the new Rules, which will be presented during ICANN72. ccNSO POLICY SESSION Wed, 16 June | 10:30-12:00 UTC During this session the respective working group chairs will raise community awareness regarding the voting for the ccPDP3 Retirement policy <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…>, and will consult the community regarding progress to date and next steps by the ccPDP3 Review Mechanism and ccPDP4 on the (de)-selection of IDN ccTLD strings. The ccPDP3 Working Group, which develops a review mechanism for decisions pertaining to delegation, transfer, revocation and retirement of ccTLDs has - among others - identified the decisions that should be subject to a review mechanism, and is currently exploring the requirements for the review mechanism itself. The ccPDP4 Working Group on the (de) selection of Internationalised Domain Name ccTLD strings is steadily making progress reviewing and updating the criteria, procedures and documentation of the process for the selection of IDN ccTLD strings. CSC/IANA Update Wed, 16 June | 14:30-15:30 UTC A CSC/IANA update to the community will be held to inform the ccTLD and gTLD registry operators (and other interested stakeholders) about the latest with respect to the IANA Naming Function and CSC. This would be the first time since ICANN66, that the CSC, and IANA staff would meet with the direct customers of the IANA Naming Function, namely the ccTLD and gTLD registry operators. Goal of the session is to inform the community about the current state of affairs and what direct customers can expect in the near future. STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Thu, 17 June | 07:00-08:00 UTC The ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC) regularly holds joint meetings with its counterpart in the GNSO, the SCBO. The groups previously discussed their respective rankings of ICANN org’s Operating Initiatives and Functional Activities. One of the topics the SOPC will discuss at its ICANN71 meeting is to further improve and repeat this exercise in future. Moreover, the SOPC meets with the ICANN org Planning Team on what the community may expect over the next couple of months in terms of planning- and finance topics. About the SOPC The aim of the Committee is to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in ICANN and PTI's strategic and operational planning processes and related budgetary processes. ccNSO COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING Thu, 17 June | 12:30-14:00 UTC The ccNSO Council will have its 174th meeting at ICANN71 on 17 June 2021. All Council meetings are open to observers. Highlights from the upcoming Council meeting: - Adoption policy recommendations for ccPDP3 regarding the retirement of ccTLDs - Decision on the ccNSO Council Work Plan for the next 2 years, and transition towards quarterly work plans. - Finalizing ccNSO part of implementation of the second ccNSO organisational review recommendations - How to organize the continuous organizational improvement process, with a potential expanded role for the ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC). - ICANN71 Policy Forum will be held as a Virtual Public Meeting during 14 to 17 June 2021. - Sessions will be held during regular working hours in The Hague, Netherlands (CEST / UTC+2, Amsterdam/Paris). - Register to participate. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> - Consult here the Policy Forum schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> . - Explore virtual participation tools and download the participation guide here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> . - Zoom recordings are posted on the ICANN org schedule platform <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lpTt0TvEmVuAptDNDNkmxk28Q8BL4dGbJFKnABsxRNH…> within the session description of each session as soon as they become available, which is generally the same day as the live session, by the end of the day or within 12 hours of the session conclusion. 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Fwd: Thursday, 10 June 2021
by Maureen Hilyard June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

Thursday, 10 June 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. The ICANN Community Leadership Digest will not be published during ICANN71 and will return on Monday, 21 June 2021. Table of Contents ICANN71 Resources - Registration - Schedule - Participation Guides - Virtual Backgrounds - Policy Outlook Report - GNSO Briefing - Welkom bij ICANN7! Information Sharing - NEW: ICANN Public Meetings Survey - NEW: Improving How We Work with the ICANN Community on ICANN Public Meeting Planning - REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs - REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs - REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect Public Comment - Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 - Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A ICANN71 Resources Registration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Participation Guides <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Policy Outlook Report <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Virtual Backgrounds <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> GNSO Briefing <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Welkom bij ICANN71! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Public Meetings Survey ICANN org is conducting a survey to determine individual comfort and tolerance for gatherings of ICANN Public Meeting participants and investigate the possibility of organizing ICANN72 in a hybrid format with virtual and in-person attendance in Seattle. Access the survey here. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> NEW: Improving How We Work with the ICANN Community on ICANN Public Meeting Planning As part of its March 2021 decision <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> to hold the upcoming ICANN71 Policy Forum as a virtual meeting, the ICANN Board agreed with the need for guidelines that can facilitate continuity and consistency in meeting planning and allow for transparency and accountability of the decisions that are made. Between January and April 2021, the ICANN org Meetings and Policy Development Support teams worked with the Supporting Organization (SO and Advisory Committee (AC) chairs to develop and finalize the guidelines. As ICANN community needs and priorities change and as we look toward an eventual return to in-person ICANN Public Meetings while continuing to enhance ICANN org support for remote participation, we will work with the SO and AC chairs to ensure that the guidelines also evolve to meet those changing needs and priorities. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council announced that it is seeking Expressions of Interest for a chair of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) team that will address issues related to Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Candidates interested in serving in this role should review the Expression of Interest document <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> before submission. The document details the role, required skills and experience, and the selection process. The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is Friday, 25 June 2021 at 23:59 UTC. All submissions should be sent to gnso-secs(a)icann.org. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Team on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) welcomes anyone to join as a participant or an observer. Please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org to sign up as a participant or an observer. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom). Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to nomcomchair2022(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> no later than 23 June 2021. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> . Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Public Comment Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Close Date: Friday, 2 July 2021 Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Volume 3, Issue 43 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWqWm0ppUduArTLkUUwivJdJWOSFEJ0IAzpC455pwM3…> | Next Issue: Monday, 21 June ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: Monday, 7 June 2021
by Maureen Hilyard June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

Monday, 7 June 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN71 Resources - Registration - Schedule - Participation Guides - Virtual Backgrounds - Policy Outlook Report - GNSO Briefing Information Sharing - NEW: ICANN Board Chair’s Blog: Preview of June Workshop - REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs - REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs - REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect Public Comment - CLOSES TOMORROW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) - Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 - NEW: Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A ICANN71 Resources Registration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Participation Guides <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Policy Outlook Report <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Virtual Backgrounds <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> GNSO Briefing <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Board Chair’s Blog: Preview of June Workshop As part of the ICANN Board's commitment to transparency and accountability, I would like to share with you our focus for our upcoming workshop. It will take place from 10 to 12 June in between the ICANN71 Prep Week and the ICANN71 Virtual Policy Forum. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council announced that it is seeking Expressions of Interest for a chair of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) team that will address issues related to Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Candidates interested in serving in this role should review the Expression of Interest document <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> before submission. The document details the role, required skills and experience, and the selection process. The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is Friday, 25 June 2021 at 23:59 UTC. All submissions should be sent to gnso-secs(a)icann.org. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Team on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) welcomes anyone to join as a participant or an observer. Please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org to sign up as a participant or an observer. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom). Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to nomcomchair2022(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> no later than 23 June 2021. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> . Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Close Date: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Close Date: Friday, 2 July 2021 NEW: Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Volume 3, Issue 42 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CYtvRUkEeOrhIJITGxT0i892UJJJEHOiDi0KuavL6_C…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 10 June 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: Thursday, 3 June 2021
by Maureen Hilyard June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

Thursday, 3 June 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN71 Resources - Registration - Schedule - Virtual Backgrounds - Participation Guides - Policy Outlook Report - GNSO Briefing Information Sharing - ENDS TODAY: ICANN71 Prep Week - TODAY: Join ITI Session on Upcoming Improvements to Public Comment - NEW: Designation of ICANN Board Seat 9 - NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs - NEW: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs - NEW: ICANN71 Virtual Meeting Improvements & Updates - REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect Public Comment - CLOSES TUESDAY: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) - Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 ICANN71 Resources Registration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Participation Guides <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Policy Outlook Report <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Virtual Backgrounds <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> GNSO Briefing <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Information Sharing ENDS TODAY: ICANN71 Prep Week ICANN announced the ICANN71 Prep Week schedule of nine sessions to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN71 Virtual Policy Forum. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> TODAY: Join ITI Session on Upcoming Improvements to Public Comment The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team is preparing to release enhancements to the ICANN Public Comment feature in August 2021. The ITI team is hosting an ICANN71 Prep Week session to demonstrate these improvements and solicit your feedback. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> NEW: Designation of ICANN Board Seat 9 On 2 June 2021, the Address Supporting Organization (ASO) notified the Empowered Community (EC) Administration of its selection of Mr. Alan Barrett for Seat 9 of the ICANN Board. Sections 7.2(a) and 7.8(c) of the ICANN Bylaws specifically require the EC Administration to "promptly notify the Secretary in writing" and "promptly provide the Secretary (with a copy to the Decisional Participants) with written notice of the designation of those ICANN Board Directors" nominated by the Nominating Committee, a Supporting Organization, and the At Large community. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council announced that it is seeking Expressions of Interest for a chair of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) team that will address issues related to Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Candidates interested in serving in this role should review the Expression of Interest document <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> before submission. The document details the role, required skills and experience, and the selection process. The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is Friday, 25 June 2021 at 23:59 UTC. All submissions should be sent to gnso-secs(a)icann.org. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> NEW: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Team on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) welcomes anyone to join as a participant or an observer. Please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org to sign up as a participant or an observer. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> NEW: ICANN71 Virtual Meeting Improvements and Updates The shift to virtual meetings over the past year has given ICANN the opportunity to expand and improve the virtual meeting format. With ICANN70 under our belts and ICANN71 just around the corner, we would like to highlight some of the recent updates and enhancements that have been implemented for ICANN Public Meetings through some ICANN org platforms. Learn more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> . REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom). Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to nomcomchair2022(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> no later than 23 June 2021. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available h <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> ere <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> . Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Public Comment CLOSES TUESDAY: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Close Date: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> Close Date: Friday, 2 July 2021 Volume 3, Issue 41 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P-DetEtA3qH1bhTC5qqJJu-8iFY_q4kedrSJmSjoSlu…> | Next Issue: Monday, 7 June 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: Monday, 31 May 2021
by Maureen Hilyard May 31, 2021

May 31, 2021

Monday, 31 May 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN71 Resources - Registration - Schedule - Virtual Backgrounds - Participation Guides Information Sharing - NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect - THIS WEEK: ICANN71 Prep Week - REMINDER: Join ITI Session on Upcoming Improvements to Public Comment Public Comment - CLOSES TOMORROW: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Outputs for ICANN Board Consideration - Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) - Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 ICANN71 Resources Registration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Participation Guides <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Virtual Backgrounds <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Information Sharing NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom). Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to: nomcomchair2022(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> no later than 23 June 2021. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> . Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> THIS WEEK: ICANN71 Prep Week ICANN announced the ICANN71 Prep Week schedule of nine sessions to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN71 Virtual Policy Forum taking place 14-17 June. ICANN71 Prep Week will be 1-3 June. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> REMINDER: Join ITI Session on Upcoming Improvements to Public Comment The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team is preparing to release enhancements to the ICANN Public Comment feature in August 2021. The ITI team is hosting an ICANN71 Prep Week session to demonstrate these improvements and solicit your feedback. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Outputs for ICANN Board Consideration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Close Date: Tuesday, 1 June 2021 Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Close Date: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> Close Date: Friday, 2 July 2021 Volume 3, Issue 40 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018e0lbuW46Wk4GNp4pTsy7SfcF9hV87nWvQn-BcnwaGM…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 3 June 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Fwd: ICANN71 Prep Week Session on Upcoming ITI Improvements to Public Comment
by Maureen Hilyard May 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

Hi everyone As stated in the email header, ITI will be explaining the improvements to the new public comment section as part of their upgrade of the ICANN website. It should be a session of interest to us all in At-Large. If you are available on 3 June @19:00utc, check out the link below and register. M ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Chantelle Doerksen <chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, 28 May 2021, 3:14 am Subject: ICANN71 Prep Week Session on Upcoming ITI Improvements to Public Comment To: Chantelle Doerksen <chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org>, Ozan Sahin < ozan.sahin(a)icann.org>, Carlos Reyes3 <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org> Dear ICANN community leader, Building on your input from various feedback sessions, the Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team is preparing to release enhancements to the ICANN Public Comment feature in August 2021. The ITI team is hosting an ICANN71 Prep Week session to demonstrate these improvements. *Read more and sign up for the session here:* https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann71-prep-week-join-iti-session-o… Thank you, ICANN Public Comment Team icann.org

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Fwd: Thursday, 27 May 2021
by Maureen Hilyard May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Thursday, 27 May 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN71 Resources - Registration - Schedule - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - NEW: Join ITI Session on Upcoming Improvements to Public Comment - NEW: ICANN Completes the First ,aStep in the FY23 Strategic Planning Process - NEW: ICANN Extends Travel and Face-to-Face Meetings Ban to 31 July 2021 - NEW: .WEB Independent Review Process Update - DUE FRIDAY: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: ICANN71 Prep Week Schedule Now Available Public Comment - CLOSES TUESDAY: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Outputs for ICANN Board Consideration - Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) - Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 ICANN71 Resources Registration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> Schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> Virtual Backgrounds <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> Information Sharing NEW: Join ITI Session on Upcoming Improvements to Public Comment The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team is preparing to release enhancements to the ICANN Public Comment feature in August 2021. The ITI team is hosting an ICANN71 Prep Week session to demonstrate these improvements and solicit your feedback. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> NEW: ICANN Completes the First Step in the FY23 Strategic Planning Process Each year, the ICANN community, Board, and org participate in strategic outlook trend sessions to identify trends that may affect the ICANN mission and operations, as well as the associated risks and opportunities, which inform the ICANN strategic plan, operating plan, and budget. Between March and April 2021, ICANN held six strategic outlook sessions with the ICANN community, including over 100 participants. In a virtual setting, we used virtual breakout rooms and whiteboards to engage participants in brainstorming exercises, which led to over 400 data points collected. Thanks to those who participated in these sessions. The sessions focused on identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across five focus areas: security, unique identifier systems, governance, geopolitics, and financials. The data collected during the community trend sessions can be found on the ICANN strategic planning web page <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> . Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> NEW: ICANN Extends Travel and Face-to-Face Meetings Ban to 31 July 2021 The ICANN organization extended its current ban on travel and face-to-face meetings from 30 June 2021 to at least 31 July 2021 due to the continued impacts of the pandemic. The ban is being extended by one month to provide ICANN org adequate time to conduct a thorough risk assessment and to develop the travel processes and procedures necessary to ensure the health and safety of the community and staff. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> NEW: .WEB Independent Review Process Update ICANN has received the Final Declaration of the Independent Review Process (IRP) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> regarding .WEB. The ICANN IRP is a formal dispute resolution mechanism created in the ICANN Bylaws to hold ICANN accountable. The Final Declaration in the Afilias Domains No. 3 (Afilias) v. ICANN IRP regarding .WEB was issued on Thursday, 20 May 2021, by a three-member panel of neutral arbitrators, following a formal and lengthy process administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution. The ICANN IRP is one of the three main accountability mechanisms included in the ICANN Bylaws, along with the Reconsideration Requests and ICANN Ombudsman. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> DUE FRIDAY: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested ICANN community members must apply <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019eYyNivT3WK4hAR4XDTGO-Ezgqg9EN55sMr_yVOtud-…> in advance of ICANN71, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 28 May 2021 at 23:59 UTC. The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this pandemic. It offers ICANN community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. REMINDER: ICANN71 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN announced the ICANN71 Prep Week schedule of ten sessions to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN71 Virtual Policy Forum taking place 14-17 June. ICANN71 Prep Week will be 1-3 June. 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New issue of LACRALO magazine (LACRALONEWS)
by Sergio Salinas Porto May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Dear ALAC friends, with great happiness we send you the new issue of our regional magazine LACRALONEWS. The magazine comes out in two languages in this first edition (Spanish and English), in a few days it will also come out in French and Portuguese. A great job from the LACRALO communication work team led by Marcelo Rodriguez who knew how to understand not only the communicational view of the Board in full, but was also able to synthesize the communicational need of the region in this beautiful magazine that reaches his "Hands ". LACRALO continues to grow and deepen its work within and outside of ICANN and that fills us Latin-Caribbean with pride. You can read the magazine online at: https://bit.ly/3fjK7T0 You can also download it from this link: https://n9.cl/nlxho We hope you like it! Kisses and hugs to all! *Sergio Salinas Porto**Presidente Internauta Argentina - LACRALO/ICANN <https://atlarge.icann.org/ralos/lacralo>**Asociación Argentina de Usuarios de Internet <http://www.internauta.org.ar/>/FeTIA <http://www.fetia.org.ar/>**FUILAC- Federación de Usuarios de Internet de LAC <https://fuilac.org>**facebook: salinasporto <http://www.facebook.com/salinasporto> **twitter: sergiosalinas <http://twitter.com/sergiosalinas>**Mobi:+54 9 223 5 215819**"Ojalá podamos ser desobedientes, cada vez que recibimos órdenes que humillan nuestra * * conciencia o violan nuestro sentido común" Eduardo Galeano*

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