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Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] 5 October 2020
by Maureen Hilyard Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

Monday, 5 October 2020 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 ICANN69 Resources - Registration - Prep Week Schedule - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - DUE TODAY: Interaction with the ICANN Board during ICANN69 - THIS WEEK: ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available - NEW: Information Transparency Initiative Update: New Content Available on Preview for Your Feedback - NEW: Making ICANN Public Meetings Work for You - NEW: ICANN 2020 Nominating Committee Announces Leadership Selections - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen Selection Committee and Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - Proposed Amendment 1 to the .JOBS Registry Agreement - Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN69 Resources <#m_3705497498950226033_> Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> Prep Week Schedule <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> Information Sharing DUE TODAY: Interaction with the ICANN Board during ICANN69 From: Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair Dear ICANN Community Group Chairs, Please reply no later than Monday, 5 October 2020. While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other almost a year ago in Montréal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission. The Board still values its dialogue with your groups and is very much looking forward to engaging with you during our 22nd and first ever virtual Annual General Meeting that will take place between 13-22 October 2020. As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for community dialogue with the Board. As per what we did in Montréal and virtually for ICANN67, instead of sending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic. We will also publish the list of questions or topics received using this digest as a successful tool for improving transparency and allowing other groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of view on different issues. As for time allocation, per what we did previously, we propose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic. In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosen the following topic to have an open discussion with you: - Enhancing the effectiveness of the multistakeholder model - key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation, you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation and the work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the multistakeholder model, such as the Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) Final Report and work on prioritization and budgeting). We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations, board-ops-team(a)icann.org <#m_3705497498950226033_>, your single topic or list of questions, in order of priority, no later than Monday, 5 October 2020 or sooner. For your information, we are not changing the current total time allotted per group. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually. Best regards, Maarten Botterman ICANN Board Chair THIS WEEK: ICANN69 Prep Week ICANN org recently announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> the ICANN69 Prep Week schedule. Twelve webinars will be offered from 5-8 October 2020. To access the Prep Week schedule, please register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> for ICANN69. Upon registration, you will receive two emails: - Registration confirmation - An email with login information for the schedule Once you log into the schedule, you will be able to sign up for the Prep Week webinars. Please note that participation links will be posted 24 hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. The session schedule will display in your local time, based on the time set for your device where you view the website. Times on the schedule are in Central European Summer Time (CEST). NEW: Information Transparency Initiative Update: New Content Available for Your Feedback From: Sally Newell Cohen, ICANN Senior Vice President, Global Communications As ICANN org President and CEO Göran Marby announced in his May 2020 blog <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…>, the Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team is releasing new content to https://preview.icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…>, and content on https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> has been improved with ITI’s enhanced search features. New and improved content includes: - Correspondence - New findability improvements include keyword(s) search allowing you to narrow your search within Correspondence files, an advanced year selector, a helpful sub-navigation menu, and an improved table layout to enhance accessibility and readability. - Board Meeting Materials - We’ve made upgrades to this content type since the May 2020 release. The keyword(s) search has been implemented and improved, and most Board Meeting files and pages from 1998-2019 are now available via filtered or keyword search. - Acronyms and Terms - Enhancements to the existing release include alignment with ITI’s new user experience, additional terms added in all six U.N. languages, and a new sub-navigation menu. We Need Your Feedback To support our current release, we invite the community to join us for two upcoming webinars. The team will demonstrate the enhancements to Correspondence, Board Materials, and Acronyms and Terms, and answer any questions. ITI Webinar 1 Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 15:00 UTC Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> ITI Webinar 2 Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 22:00 UTC Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> NEW: Making ICANN Public Meetings Work for You From: Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO The ICANN Board is seeking community feedback to assess the effectiveness of our virtual Public Meetings, the improvements that the org should make to its support for the community’s work at meetings, and any other aspects that should be integrated into our in-person meeting strategy going forward. ICANN org is sending a survey to our Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) chairs to spark a discussion within each group, as this discussion belongs to the community. The chairs will then coordinate and consolidate their respective group’s feedback. The Board will also host a session at ICANN69 to continue the conversation with the community about our meeting strategy. The survey will serve as a guidepost for those discussions. Participate in the ICANN69 Board/Community Focus on Meetings Session <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> on Monday, 19 October 2020 at 12:30 UTC. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> NEW: ICANN 2020 Nominating Committee Announces Leadership Selections The ICANN 2020 Nominating Committee recently announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> the selections for seven leadership positions. The Nominating Committee is charged with recruiting and selecting a portion of ICANN's leadership. In doing so, the Nominating Committee is mandated to ensure that ICANN's overall leadership is diverse in geography, culture, skills, experience, and perspective. REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen Selection Committee and Mentor Positions Now Open From: Sally Costerton, Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement The ICANN org NextGen Program announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> that it is seeking nominations for mentors and for the NextGen selection committee. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. There are three slots available for mentors, and five slots for selection committee members. Each SO/AC is asked to nominate candidates for both positions. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN volunteers by 15 October and notify Deborah Escalera at nextgen(a)icann.org. Learn more about the guidelines and expectations for Mentors <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> and for the Selection Committee <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> . Public Comment Proposed Amendment 1 to the .JOBS Registry Agreement <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> Close Date: 16 November 2020 Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> Close Date: Thursday, 15 October 2020 Volume 2, Issue 77 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dU4xDp8u5KDJkhAjoqxYXav3CzrH4msd-GDv6sqNs-tK…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 8 October 2020 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> 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> _______________________________________________ SO-AC-SG-CLeaders mailing list SO-AC-SG-CLeaders(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: [soac-chairs] Draft Operational Design Phase for gTLD Policy Implementation: For Initial Feedback.
by Maureen Hilyard Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

Attached is a document that details Org's draft Operational Design Phase for gTLD policy implementation. It was raised at our last SOAC Leadership Team meeting and is ready for some feedback. M ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Goran Marby <goran.marby(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 12:19 PM Subject: [soac-chairs] Draft Operational Design Phase for gTLD Policy Implementation: For Initial Feedback. To: soac-chairs(a)icann.org <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: Goran Marby <goran.marby(a)icann.org>, David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org>, Cassia Oliveira <cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org> Cassia Oliveira on behalf of Goran Marby Dear SOAC leaders, Thank you again for taking the time to meet with Maarten and me last week. I am writing to follow up on one of ICANN org’s action items from that call, which was for me to finalize and circulate to you a proposal for a new Operational Design Phase relating to the implementation of approved gTLD policies. As we discussed, the objective for an additional design phase is to allow the Board to obtain relevant information about any operational and resourcing issues associated with certain policy implementation efforts. Accordingly, the Operational Design Phase is envisioned to take place prior to Board action on GNSO-approved policy recommendations, initiated through a Board request to ICANN org. Our expectation is that an Operational Design Phase will likely only be needed for complex, costly or other large-scale implementation efforts. I appreciate the thoughtful and substantive discussion we had on this topic during our call. While gTLD policy development work is managed by the GNSO, the other Supporting Organizations and the Advisory Committees play important roles in ensuring that ICANN consensus policies are developed through community consensus and are appropriately resourced. Thank you for the comments and suggestions you made on the call, which we have tried to address as much as possible in this initial draft paper. Please circulate the paper to your community groups for their review and further discussion. As I mentioned on our call, ICANN org will continue to refine the paper and welcome your feedback as part of this iterative process. After ICANN69, we plan to conduct a fuller community consultation on the gTLD policy lifecycle, to include an updated version of this paper and to gather community feedback on any updates we can make to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the policy making process. Best regards, Göran Marby President & CEO ICANN +1(310) 578 8690 Cássia Oliveira Sr. Manager, Office of the President & CEO cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org +1(310) 578 8656 _______________________________________________ soac-chairs mailing list soac-chairs(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-chairs _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: [Community-Finance] Planning and Financial Update at ICANN 69 Prep Week
by Maureen Hilyard Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

Dear ICANN Community: The Planning team in collaboration with the Finance team will host an ICANN69 prep week session on Oct 06, 2020 at 16:30 UTC. We look forward to your participation and invite you to share this information with other community members who would like to learn more about ICANN’s Planning Process and Financial update. Please refer to the link below for more details of the session: https://69.schedule.icann.org/meetings/addHduMjKbH9Ezdbg#/?limit=10&sortByF… Best regards, ICANN Planning Team. _______________________________________________ Community-Finance mailing list Community-Finance(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/community-finance _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] 1 October 2020
by Maureen Hilyard Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

Thursday, 1 October 2020 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 ICANN69 Resources - Registration - Prep Week Schedule - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - DUE TOMORROW: ICANN69 Internet Access Reimbursement Program Pilot - DUE MONDAY: Interaction with the ICANN Board during ICANN69 - REMINDER: ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen Selection Committee and Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - NEW: Proposed Amendment 1 to the .JOBS Registry Agreement - Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN69 Resources <#m_-5933136900160758446_> Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> Prep Week Schedule <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> Information Sharing DUE TOMORROW: ICANN69 Internet Access Reimbursement Program Pilot ICANN previously announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> the Pandemic Internet Access Program Pilot for ICANN69, following the ICANN Board resolution in support of the pilot program. To facilitate participation during the remote Public Meeting, the pilot program offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth during ICANN69. Reimbursement amounts of up to USD 60 will be provided to eligible applicants who purchase additional Internet bandwidth (capacity or data limits) for the duration of the month or billing cycle for October 2020. The services must be rendered by a business entity or Internet service provider, specifically for Internet or cellular data service. The provider must also provide digital or paper documentation of the upgrade costs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To qualify for Internet service reimbursement: 1. Applicants must be active members of an ICANN community Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee and have been an ICANN funded traveler within 18 months prior to ICANN69 or must be selected to participate in the current ICANN69 Fellowship or the NextGen programs. 2. Applicants must be registered to attend, and participate in ICANN69. Participation will be validated by the support staff of the primary membership group of applicants. 3. Applicants must require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN69. 4. Applicants must have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. 5. Applicants must apply for this program in advance of the meeting. The deadline to apply is Friday, 2 October 2020. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES 1. Application Deadline - Friday, 2 October 2020 2. Receipt Submission Deadline - Friday, 13 November 2020 Learn more about the pilot program <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> . DUE MONDAY: Interaction with the ICANN Board during ICANN69 From: Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair Dear ICANN Community Group Chairs, Please reply no later than Monday, 5 October 2020. While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other almost a year ago in Montréal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission. The Board still values its dialogue with your groups and is very much looking forward to engaging with you during our 22nd and first ever virtual Annual General Meeting that will take place between 13-22 October 2020. As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for community dialogue with the Board. As per what we did in Montréal and virtually for ICANN67, instead of sending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic. We will also publish the list of questions or topics received using this digest as a successful tool for improving transparency and allowing other groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of view on different issues. As for time allocation, per what we did previously, we propose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic. In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosen the following topic to have an open discussion with you: - Enhancing the effectiveness of the multistakeholder model - key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation, you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation and the work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the multistakeholder model, such as the Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) Final Report and work on prioritization and budgeting). We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations, board-ops-team(a)icann.org <#m_-5933136900160758446_>, your single topic or list of questions, in order of priority, no later than Monday, 5 October 2020 or sooner. For your information, we are not changing the current total time allotted per group. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually. Best regards, Maarten Botterman ICANN Board Chair REMINDER: ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN org recently announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> the ICANN69 Prep Week schedule. Twelve webinars will be offered from 5-8 October 2020. To access the Prep Week schedule, please register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> for ICANN69. Upon registration, you will receive two emails: - Registration confirmation - An email with login information for the schedule Once you log into the schedule, you will be able to sign up for the Prep Week webinars. Please note that participation links will be posted 24 hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. The session schedule will display in your local time, based on the time set for your device where you view the website. Times on the schedule are in Central European Summer Time (CEST). REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen Selection Committee and Mentor Positions Now Open From: Sally Costerton, Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement The ICANN org NextGen Program announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> that it is seeking nominations for mentors and for the NextGen selection committee. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. There are three slots available for mentors, and five slots for selection committee members. Each SO/AC is asked to nominate candidates for both positions. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN volunteers by 15 October and notify Deborah Escalera at nextgen(a)icann.org. Learn more about the guidelines and expectations for Mentors <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> and for the Selection Committee <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> . Public Comment NEW: Proposed Amendment 1 to the .JOBS Registry Agreement <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> Close Date: 16 November 2020 Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> Close Date: Thursday, 15 October 2020 Volume 2, Issue 76 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGyCLlB2DU247Ts6JgN_vBAyE24TNS3GGFZBWswjB0-E…> | Next Issue: Monday, 5 October 2020 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> 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> _______________________________________________ SO-AC-SG-CLeaders mailing list SO-AC-SG-CLeaders(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: Read the SubPro PDP Newsletter - September 2020 Edition
by Maureen Hilyard Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

The latest edition is now available. New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP September 2020 Newsletter CURRENT STATUS The public comment <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…> period on the Working Group’s draft Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…> closed on 30 September 2020. As of the closure date, more than 50 comments were received. ICANN org policy support staff is in the process of compiling the comments to be displayed in a transparent and usable manner. Comments will also be made available for download by anyone interested in reviewing them. On 14 September, the Working Group Co-Chairs held a webinar for the community in which they presented on a selection of the topics within the draft report, answered questions, and provided context where it was needed. The recording, transcript, and slides from the webinar are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…> . During the public comment period, the Working Group met weekly to discuss several topics: - 10 September <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…>: In-depth discussion of Closed Generics proposals put forward by Working Group members. - 17 September <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…>: CPE Guidelines and WG Recommendations / Implementation Guidance regarding Community Applications. - 24 September <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…>: Continued discussion of CPE Guidelines and WG Recommendations / Implementation Guidance regarding Community Applications. NEXT STEPS With the closure of the public comment period, the Working Group will begin reviewing and analyzing the input received through public comment with the objective of finalizing its recommendations and Final Report. The Working Group will hold two working sessions as part of the ICANN69 agenda. These sessions will take place on Wednesday 14 October from 12:00-13:30 UTC and 14:00-15:00 UTC. The working group will use the sessions at ICANN69 to begin reviewing public comments received on the draft Final Report and determining whether changes may be needed for the Final Report. Following ICANN69, the Working Group will resume a biweekly meeting schedule. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? In June 2014, the GNSO Council established a Discussion Group that was intended to evaluate the experiences of the 2012 round gTLD Program and to identify possible areas for future GNSO policy development. The Discussion Group’s deliverables <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…> served as the basis for the GNSO Council request for a Preliminary Issue Report in June of 2015. Following the publication of the Final Issue Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…>, the GNSO Council adopted the charter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…> for the PDP Working Group, which began its work in February 2016. The Working Group first concentrated on a set of overarching issues. It then conducted initial deliberations on additional topics in its charter using five separate Work Tracks: Work Track 1 - Overall Process/Support/Outreach, Work Track 2 - Legal/Regulatory, Work Track 3: String Contention/Objections & Disputes, Work Track 4: Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations, Work Track 5: Geographic Names at the Top Level. Following the publication of the Initial Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…> and Supplemental Initial Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kX277ITszn29XBI-QikDTInb2lTZNjbSKjN_rO4NKasd…>, the Working Group worked at the plenary level to analyze and incorporate input received through public comment and refine draft outputs. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? The Discussion Group identified a number of subjects that may require further analysis and possible formulation of policy language. There are existing policy recommendations adopted by the GNSO Council and ICANN Board, which will remain in place unless the PDP WG determines that changes are needed. 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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Proposed Amendment 1 to the .JOBS Registry Agreement
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Proposed Amendment 1 to the .JOBS Registry Agreement <https://newsalerts.icann.org/q2EC0d08PT0N0302R0gq002>* 30 September 2020 *Open Date:* 30 September 2020 *Close Date:* 16 November 2020 *Originating Organization:* ICANN Global Domains and Strategy *Categories/Tags:* Contracted Party Agreements *Brief Overview:* ICANN org is posting for Public Comment the proposed Amendment 1 to the .JOBS Registry Agreement to effectuate a change in the .JOBS TLD Sponsor. The proposed Amendment 1 is a result of bilateral discussions between ICANN org and Employ Media, the Registry Operator for the .JOBS top-level domain (TLD). *Link:* https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposed-amendment-1-jobs-registry-ag… <https://newsalerts.icann.org/K0020CR00P3r2Ud8g02N0E0> *About ICANN* ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/gs080NP02202RE0dC000V3g>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/q2EC0d08PW0N0302R0gt002> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/wR8EN0dCP0000g2X0022u03> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/q2EC0d08PY0N0302R0gv002> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/G2R0E3208Z0wC0dP0000gN2> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/U20g00E0PR0Cd3022N000x8> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/ZRN0g021d0000208y20PEC3> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/MN0E0208C302d002P0gR0z2>

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Fwd: ccNSO Newsletter | September 2020
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 28, 2020

Sept. 28, 2020

Find out the latest about the ccNSO. ccNSO Newsletter | September 2020 Join the ccTLD News Session The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites you to attend the upcoming pre-ICANN69 Virtual ccTLD News Sessions. There are two options to participate. Kindly note that the two sessions each have a separate agenda. For all relevant information, including a short summary of the presentations, details how to join and session recordings, visit the ccNSO workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> . Session chair will be Barbara Povse (.si), MPC chair. Tuesday, 29 September 2020 11:00 UTC | Join meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> - Successful transition of the .vu ccTLD | Andrew Molivurae (.vu) - Study on legislative harmonization concerning Indonesian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Procedure | Mira Fajriyah (.id) - Trademark protection mechanisms in .ua ccTLD | Svitlana Tkachenko (.ua) - The first decade of Russian IDN ccTLD .РФ: our experience and feedback | Maria Kolesnikova (.ru) Thursday, 1 October 2020 19:00 UTC | Join meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> - The European ccTLDs’ response to the EU digital agenda| Polina Malaja (CENTR) - Critical infrastructure laws In Australia | name TBC (.au) - Policy updates and activities at the .ng ccTLD during the covid-19 pandemic | Edith Udeagu (.ng) - .ar top level domain Opening - Digital Assistance Program | Romina Auletta Guirardo (.ar) Council nominations closing soon In March 2021, at the conclusion of ICANN70, the 3-year term of the following ccNSO Councillors ends: - Africa: Abdalla Omari, - Asia Pacific: Young Eum Lee, - Europe: Katrina Sataki, - Latin America/Caribbean: Margarita Valdes, - North America: Byron Holland. At the start of September, the ccNSO opened a call for nominations to fill those seats as per the timeline <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> approved by the ccNSO Council. The nomination- and secondment procedure closes on Wednesday, 30 September 2020 (23:59 UTC). Read more here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> During a recent Council Election Webinar, the ccNSO Chair and Councillors gave an overview of the election process and address the need to replace Councillors at reasonable and regular intervals. Moreover, they provided further information about the required skill sets for Councillors, the time commitment and working methods of the ccNSO Council. Consult the webinar recording <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> . Get ready for ICANN69 ccNSO Members Meeting Which sessions are planned as part of the ICANN69 Virtual ccNSO Members Meeting? Please refer to the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>ccNSO Members Meeting workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> for the most current information, including detailed agendas, and a summary of the topics covered. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN69 here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> . ccNSO Sessions: What to expect? The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) program begins on Tuesday, 13 October, with the ccNSO Members Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>. The first session will focus on governance of the ccNSO, and the second session will provide members with an opportunity to meet with candidates for the ccNSO Council. On Wednesday, 14 October, there is a meeting by the Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>), followed by presentations and panel discussions about the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, 15 October, the Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>) will meet, followed by a question and answer session where the ccNSO members and others have an opportunity to interact with the candidates for ICANN Board Seat 12, preparing the ccNSO membership for elections in November. The final session of the ccNSO Members Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 20 October, when ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community participate in a question and answer session with the ccTLD-related ICANN Board members. Tech Day <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>, a workshop open to all community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics, will be held on Monday, 19 October. The <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>ccNSO Council <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> will meet on Wednesday, 21 October 2020. The detailed ccNSO schedule, including a summary of the topics covered and remote participation details for ICANN69, is available on the ccNSO <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> ICANN69 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> . ccNSO links to bookmark now - ccNSO Schedule & Remote Participation Hub <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>: The one-stop page for all your remote participation queries - Agenda Tech Day <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> - Agenda ccNSO Members Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> The ccNSO schedule at ICANN69 This schedule is subject to changes. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN69 here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> . Please note that participation links will be posted 24 hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. The session schedule will display in your local time, based on the time set for your device where you view the website. Tuesday, 13 October 2020 - ccNSO Members meeting: Governance | 10:00-11:30 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: Q&A with ccNSO Council Candidates | 12:00-13:30 UTC - Joint session: ccNSO & ICANN Board | 14:00-15:00 UTC Wednesday, 14 October 2020 - IGLC | 10:00-11:30 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: the impact of Covid-19 on ccTLD managers | 12:00-13:30 UTC (part 1) - ccNSO Members meeting: the impact of Covid-19 on ccTLD managers | 14:00-15:00 UTC (part 2) Thursday, 15 October 2020 - Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee | 10:00-1130 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: Q&A with Board Seat 12 Candidates | 12:00-13:30 UTC - ccPDP Retirement Working Group | 14:00-15:00 UTC Monday, 19 October 2020 - Tech Day | 08:30-12:00 UTC (break TBD) Tuesday, 20 October 2020 - Joint session: ccNSO and GNSO Councils | 10:30-12:00 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: Q&A with cccTLD-related ICANN Board Members | 12:30-14:00 UTC Wednesday, 21 October 2020 - ccNSO Council Meeting | 12:30-14:00 UTC Materials and recordings will be shared on the ICANN69 meeting schedule <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>. Meeting registration is required to access this information. ICANN69 Prep Week schedule The Prep Week webinars <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>, organised by ICANNorg, are intended to help prepare the community for the ICANN69 Virtual Annual General Meeting. To attend any of the webinars, please register for ICANN69 here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> . ccNSO Council highlights The ccNSO Council conducted its monthly meeting on 17 September 2020. The agenda and relevant background material are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>, and the resolutions approved by the ccNSO Council are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…>. Highlights of the ccNSO Council meeting include: - Appointment additional member to the ccPDP4 IDN Working Group - Update on the ccNSO Council election process - Update on the selection process for members to the IRP Standing Panel - Planning for a pre-ICANN69 ccNSO Council Workshop, focusing on ccPDP process effectiveness. - Planning leading up to ICANN69, including a Council Election Webinar, a ccTLD Community Webinar, and the ccTLD News Session - Planning during ICANN69 The next ccNSO Council meeting is scheduled for 21 October 2020 (12:30-14:00 UTC) [image: Facebook] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> [image: Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-…> 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&…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by ccnsosecretariat(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: [ICANN Community Leaders] 28 September 2020
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 28, 2020

Sept. 28, 2020

Monday, 28 September 2020 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 ICANN69 Resources - Registration - Prep Week Schedule - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - NEW: ICANN69 Update: Improving Your Meeting Experience - TOMORROW: IANA Naming Function Review Team Community Webinar - DUE IN ONE WEEK: Interaction with the ICANN Board during ICANN69 - DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY: ICANN69 Internet Access Reimbursement Program Pilot - REMINDER: ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen Selection Committee and Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - CLOSES WEDNESDAY: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Draft Final Report - Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN69 Resources <#m_-7055979414529085938_> Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> Prep Week Schedule <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN69 Update: Improving Your Meeting Experience From: Ashwin Rangan, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer With all ICANN meetings, our goal is to provide a secure and inclusive space for all participants. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this objective all the more important. The virtual meeting format, which we launched with ICANN67 in March and improved with ICANN68 in June, is constantly evolving. Through feedback from meeting participants and lessons learned, we are always looking for opportunities to enhance your meeting experience. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> TOMORROW: IANA Naming Function Review Team Community Webinar The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Naming Function Review Team (IFRT) has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> that it is in the final stages of completing its Initial Report. The IFRT will hold a webinar on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 17:00-17:30 UTC, for the community regarding one of their proposed recommendations that would require an amendment to the IANA Naming Functions Contract between the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and its affiliate Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). This amendment may be of particular interest to country code top-level domain (ccTLD) and generic top-level domain (gTLD) registry operators. Participation details Zoom webinar room <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> Passcode: IFRT_09/29 DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY: ICANN69 Internet Access Reimbursement Program Pilot ICANN previously announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> the Pandemic Internet Access Program Pilot for ICANN69, following the ICANN Board resolution in support of the pilot program. To facilitate participation during the remote Public Meeting, the pilot program offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth during ICANN69. Reimbursement amounts of up to USD 60 will be provided to eligible applicants who purchase additional Internet bandwidth (capacity or data limits) for the duration of the month or billing cycle for October 2020. The services must be rendered by a business entity or Internet service provider, specifically for Internet or cellular data service. The provider must also provide digital or paper documentation of the upgrade costs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To qualify for Internet service reimbursement: 1. Applicants must be active members of an ICANN community Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee and have been an ICANN funded traveler within 18 months prior to ICANN69 or must be selected to participate in the current ICANN69 Fellowship or the NextGen programs. 2. Applicants must be registered to attend, and participate in ICANN69. Participation will be validated by the support staff of the primary membership group of applicants. 3. Applicants must require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN69. 4. Applicants must have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. 5. Applicants must apply for this program in advance of the meeting. The deadline to apply is Friday, 2 October 2020. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES 1. Application Deadline - Friday, 2 October 2020 2. Receipt Submission Deadline - Friday, 13 November 2020 Learn more about the pilot program <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> . DUE IN ONE WEEK: Interaction with the ICANN Board during ICANN69 From: Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair Dear ICANN Community Group Chairs, Please reply no later than Monday, 5 October 2020. While 2020 has proven challenging and likely very different from what we were all expecting when we last saw each other almost a year ago in Montréal, the Board and I keep being impressed and grateful for your continued dedication to ICANN’s mission. The Board still values its dialogue with your groups and is very much looking forward to engaging with you during our 22nd and first ever virtual Annual General Meeting that will take place between 13-22 October 2020. As you keep working on the format for ICANN69, we would like to start preparing for community dialogue with the Board. As per what we did in Montréal and virtually for ICANN67, instead of sending up to three questions to the Board, we would like to offer you the alternative option of choosing a single topic and having an open discussion with the Board on that topic. We will also publish the list of questions or topics received using this digest as a successful tool for improving transparency and allowing other groups to deepen their own understanding of their peers’ point of view on different issues. As for time allocation, per what we did previously, we propose to allocate half of our time together to answer your questions or discuss your single topic and the other half to address the Board’s topic. In preparation for our meetings, the Board has chosen the following topic to have an open discussion with you: - Enhancing the effectiveness of the multistakeholder model - key issues and opportunities for acceleration. In your preparation, you may want to consider the results of the most recent public consultation and the work that has progressed with dependencies to enhancing the effectiveness of the multistakeholder model, such as the Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) Final Report and work on prioritization and budgeting). We would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations, board-ops-team(a)icann.org <#m_-7055979414529085938_>, your single topic or list of questions, in order of priority, no later than Monday, 5 October 2020 or sooner. For your information, we are not changing the current total time allotted per group. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively and virtually. Best regards, Maarten Botterman ICANN Board Chair REMINDER: ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN org recently announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> the ICANN69 Prep Week schedule. Twelve webinars will be offered from 5-8 October 2020. To access the Prep Week schedule, please register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> for ICANN69. Upon registration, you will receive two emails: - Registration confirmation - An email with login information for the schedule Once you log into the schedule, you will be able to sign up for the Prep Week webinars. Please note that participation links will be posted 24 hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. The session schedule will display in your local time, based on the time set for your device where you view the website. Times on the schedule are in Central European Summer Time (CEST). REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen Selection Committee and Mentor Positions Now Open From: Sally Costerton, Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement The ICANN org NextGen Program announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> that it is seeking nominations for mentors and for the mentor selection committee. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN volunteers by 15 October and notify Deborah Escalera at nextgen(a)icann.org. Learn more about the guidelines and expectations for Mentors <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> and for the Selection Committee <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qscrHeUgBLVThOlt-YV9mmwsw1ZzjPgpoi4YK8xWEKBf…> . 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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- IANA Naming Function Review Team Community Webinar
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 24, 2020

Sept. 24, 2020

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *IANA Naming Function Review Team Community Webinar <https://newsalerts.icann.org/q2EC0d08PD0N0302R0ga002>* 24 September 2020 LOS ANGELES – 21 September 2020 – Today, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Naming Function Review Team (IFRT) has announced that it is in the final stages of completing its Initial Report. The IFRT will be holding a webinar for the community regarding one of their proposed recommendations that would require an amendment to the IANA Naming Functions Contract <https://newsalerts.icann.org/E0d0C0gERb80N02E2300P02> between the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and its affiliate Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). This amendment may be of particular interest to country code top-level domain (ccTLD) and generic top-level domain (gTLD) registry operators. Per the ICANN Bylaws <https://newsalerts.icann.org/z0282dP0000RNc32CgF0E00>, Article 18, Section 18.5.d.(a): "*The IFRT may recommend, among other things to the extent reasonably related to the IFR responsibilities set forth in Section 18.3, amendments to the IANA Naming Function Contract, IANA Naming Function SOW and/or the CSC Charter. The IFRT shall, at a minimum, take the following steps before an amendment to either the IANA Naming Function Contract, IANA Naming Function SOW or CSC Charter is proposed:……(iii) Conduct a public input session for ccTLD and gTLD registry operators.*" The IFRT noted that the IANA Naming Functions Contract <https://newsalerts.icann.org/E0d0C0gERb80N02E2300P02> contains a requirement relating to the formatting of IANA's monthly Root Operations Audit Reports <https://newsalerts.icann.org/v0080N3d0dPECgG2R022000> and this requirement can be considered obsolete. The IFRT therefore recommends that: *In Article 7 Section 7.1 (a) the IFRT recommends that this statement "The relevant policies under which the changes are made shall be noted within each monthly report" be removed from the contract, as it is a legacy statement from the NTIA contract that is no longer required.* The IFRT encourages all interested parties, and in particular ccTLD and gTLD registry operators, to join the scheduled informational webinar to learn more. Webinar Information *Date:* 29 September 2020 *Time:* 17:00 – 17:30 UTC *Webinar Link:* https://icann.zoom.us/j/96824197988?pwd=TGpISnFnck1TblpQdkthd0lHUzRxdz09 <https://newsalerts.icann.org/dd0Pg2eN320E800R0H020C0> *Passcode:* IFRT_09/29 A recording of the webinar will be made available on the IFRT's Wiki page <https://newsalerts.icann.org/m000NI20002d2Pg8R3f0CE0> and you may submit questions and comments at any time via their public email list input-to-IFRT(a)icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/TJNC30g020008Rg20P02dE0>. For more information on the webinar, click here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/uhN0008R0P0d0K023g2CE20>. About IFR The IANA Naming Functions Review (IFR) is one of the accountability mechanisms created as part of the IANA stewardship transition to ensure that ICANN, via its affiliate Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), meets the needs and expectations of its naming customers. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. About PTI Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) is an affiliate of ICANN responsible for performing the IANA functions, which include management of the Domain Name System root zone, the global Internet Protocol address space and other protocol parameters that support Internet operation. PTI was formed in 2016 following a transition of stewardship to the multistakeholder community that relies upon the IANA functions. PTI performs the IANA functions under contract with ICANN. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/iL3C0NR2giP00d000822E00>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/ujN0008R0P0d0M023g2CE20> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/R00P082R2d0020g0CkE3NN0> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/v0080N3l0dPECgO2R022000> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/l3R2P000P28g0E2d00N0m0C> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/wR8EN0dCP0000g2Q0022n03> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/DCo000R0ER800302PN2g0d2> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/wR8EN0dCP0000g2S0022p03>

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Results of ALAC Chair Call for Nominations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 24, 2020

Sept. 24, 2020

Dear All, Following up on the Call for Nominations for the ALAC Chair, as of the deadline of 21 September 2020 at 23:59 UTC, Maureen Hilyard was the only ALAC Member who was nominated. Maureen accepted the nomination on 18 September 2020 along with her nominee statement. Therefore, in accordance with ALAC RoP 16.3<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Rules+of+Procedure?preview=/226…>, Maureen has been re-appointed as the ALAC Chair by acclamation. Her one year term will be begin at the end of the 2020 AGM taking place at ICANN69 and end at the 2021 AGM taking place at ICANN72. Please see the 2020 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2020+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> for additional information. Kind regards, Staff in support of At-Large 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>

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