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“How We Meet” - APRALO’s Public Comment Now Submitted
by Sana Nisar May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

Dear APRALO Community, On behalf of APRALO, we are pleased to share our final submitted public comment for the ICANN proceeding *“How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy.”* The submitted PDF file is attached for your reference. Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported the process. Regards, APRALO Small Team on How We Meet (Sana Nisar, Aris Ignacio, Pranav B Tiwari, Rupam Barui, Roshatey Jannat, Maureen Hilyard, Jasmine Ko)

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At-Large Calls / Week of 19 - 23 May 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 19 - 23 May 2025 Monday, 19 May 2025 16:00 UTC: ICANN83 Planning Committee - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WoC1Dw Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93008755952?pwd=ThUhodbfYbtqd2d4sxHRke8JMxhrSK.1 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCmE Registration Zoom Link:https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/rHG5pN3oS9eEkF6pF6dWeg (Must register to join) <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcOigqj0pG9AJs1G_oLypLnFStphsAJR9> Tuesday, 20 May 2025 16:00 UTC: ALAC Community Engagement Subcommittee (ACES) Call - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQA1E Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96905804302?pwd=zCfMmIStFLG3az2YagDdmNqeMs2Fbh.1 19:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly (90 minutes) - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBPDg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97467946014?pwd=bn8KYDFprTg0v4oLtHlSNy3sfWONOT.1 Wednesday, 21 May 2025 19:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WgC_E Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 Thursday, 22 May 2025 18:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDpE - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 Friday, 23 May 2025 14:00 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBtE Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97474183708?pwd=oK03XBC7zOQubHx89OhMkk0bKbE6Vu.1 Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>

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error in eBallot
by Shah Zahidur Rahman May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear ICANN Staff, Please be informed, 2025 APRALO Elections (ALS) eBallot information page when clicked to vote, showing the following message. *"There are no active ballots that you are presently eligible to vote on at this time. If you believe this to be an error, please contact ICANN."* Please take necessary steps to resolve this issue. Regard's Shah

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STARTING in 15 mins / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4dkfad35 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KgDtDg APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94393906321?pwd=0E2t156ksJsxzrESHDuBoaDGFGDSyg.1 Password: APRA15MAY* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Re: error in eBallot
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Oh, and we have never invoked the right to abstain or not choose in an APRALO election ballot. You have, of course, the right not to vote at all IF you're unable to decide from among those offered in a slate of candidates, as voting is not compulsory... <https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_m…> Cheryl Langdon-Orr about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr <https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_m…> On Thu, 15 May 2025 at 15:37, Cheryl Langdon-Orr <langdonorr(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Three or more candidates on a slate for a selection/election requires an > Instant Run Off Vote (which was what was used). That has been the standard > in ALAC and APRALO since the RALO's inception and the ALAC's 1st set of RoP. > > > <https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_m…> > Cheryl Langdon-Orr > about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr > <https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_m…> > > > On Thu, 15 May 2025 at 14:02, Jahangir Hossain via APAC-Discuss < > apac-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> Hi Amrita, >> Thanks for your reply. >> >> As per APRALO ROI, There is nothing motioned about Voting Ranking in >> Ballot in Section 30.2; >> In Section 30.2.7 specified that " For a Consensus decision to be >> considered valid the meeting must be quorate and APRALO Members must have >> been present in person, telephonically, or by other means explicitly >> approved by the APRALO" >> >> >> >> Based on the above sections, if the APRALO leadership team decided to >> make Voting Raking in Ballot then there should be consensus document or >> meeting minutes (at least). So can you share with us the relevant consensus >> document in this regard. >> >> Aside, If one position is open ( APRALO or ALAC ) then we're supposed >> to select one out of three and in case someone doesn't like to choose >> anyone out of three in that case should have the option to abstain. >> >> >> Regards / >> >> Md. Jahangir Hossain >> >> Member, Board of Trustees >> >> Internet Society Bangladesh >> >> Chief Information Security Officer >> >> Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC. >> >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrjahangir/ >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/jrjahangir/__;!!PtGJ…> >> >> https://internetsociety.org.bd/ >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/internetsociety.org.bd/__;!!PtGJab4!8Ug5…> >> >> >> On Wed, May 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM Amrita Choudhury < >> amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in> wrote: >> >>> Hi Jahangir, >>> >>> I am unable to understand the question, especially considering the >>> following two points: >>> >>> 1. Each RALO functions independently and has its own Rules of Procedures >>> (ROPs) >>> 2. APRALO elections are held as per APRALO Rules of Procedures. >>> >>> My suggestion would be to please go through the ROP once again and then >>> make suggestions based on what is mentioned for the next round of elections. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Amrita >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, 14 May 2025 at 19:41, Jahangir Hossain <jrjahangir(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Amira , >>>> >>>> Is there any predefined/approved policy/SOP/Ballot FORM which mention >>>> the template of Ballot Form " ALAC candidates its ranking and VC >>>> candidates; right candidate " ? if yes then share us . >>>> If not then we should work with the At-Large community to define the >>>> unified Ballot form in future . >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards / >>>> >>>> Md. Jahangir Hossain >>>> >>>> Member, Board of Trustees >>>> >>>> Internet Society Bangladesh >>>> >>>> Chief Information Security Officer >>>> >>>> Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC. >>>> >>>> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrjahangir/ >>>> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/jrjahangir/__;!!PtGJ…> >>>> >>>> https://internetsociety.org.bd/ >>>> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/internetsociety.org.bd/__;!!PtGJab4!8Ug5…> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, May 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM Amrita Choudhury via APAC-Discuss < >>>> apac-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Shah, >>>>> >>>>> The ballot page is working for me. >>>>> >>>>> All eligible voting candidates will get a mail and there is a link >>>>> which leads to the voting page. >>>>> >>>>> For ALAC candidates its ranking and VC candidates it is choosing the >>>>> right candidate. >>>>> >>>>> If you are facing any other issues, please write to Staff directly >>>>> (since the Discuss list has both community members and voting members). >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> >>>>> Amrita >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, 10 May 2025 at 04:42, Shah Zahidur Rahman via APAC-Discuss < >>>>> apac-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Dear ICANN Staff, >>>>>> >>>>>> Please be informed, 2025 APRALO Elections (ALS) eBallot information >>>>>> page when clicked to vote, showing the following message. >>>>>> >>>>>> *"There are no active ballots that you are presently eligible to vote >>>>>> on at this time. If you believe this to be an error, please contact ICANN."* >>>>>> >>>>>> Please take necessary steps to resolve this issue. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regard's >>>>>> Shah >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> APAC-Discuss mailing list -- apac-discuss(a)icann.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to apac-discuss-leave(a)icann.org >>>>>> >>>>>> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> APAC-Discuss mailing list -- apac-discuss(a)icann.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to apac-discuss-leave(a)icann.org >>>>> >>>>> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >> APAC-Discuss mailing list -- apac-discuss(a)icann.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to apac-discuss-leave(a)icann.org >> >> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4dkfad35 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KgDtDg APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94393906321?pwd=0E2t156ksJsxzrESHDuBoaDGFGDSyg.1 Password: APRA15MAY* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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About Eligible Voter Number Information | At Large Leadership Election
by Jahangir Hossain May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dear ICANN Staff and Concern, Wishes all are fine and well. As community members of ICANN Al-large ecosystems , we would like to know the total number of eligible voters only who are participating in this At Large Leadership election including organization members and individual members. *It would be more helpful if we get the APRALO total number of eligible voters only who are participating in this election including organization members and individual members.* Thank you in advance for sharing the information . Regards / Md. Jahangir Hossain Member, Board of Trustees Internet Society Bangladesh Chief Information Security Officer Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrjahangir/ https://internetsociety.org.bd/

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Update from the 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee
by Nitin Walia May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dear Community Members Warm greetings to all. I am pleased to share an important update from Amir Qayyum, Chair of the 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom), recently published on the ICANN blog on 12 May 2025 . Key Highlights: The 2025 NomCom received a total of 106 completed applications for open ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) leadership positions . The regional and gender distribution of applicants is as follows: 37% are from Africa 25% are from Asia, Australia, or the Pacific Islands 16% are from Latin America or the Caribbean 8% are from Europe 2% are from North America 12% are citizens or residents of two or more regions Gender representation among applicants: 27% are female 73% are male The NomCom is currently in the evaluation phase, reviewing candidates for 10 open leadership positions, which include: Three (3) members of the ICANN Board of Directors One (1) member of the PTI Board of Directors Three (3) regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) &ndash one each from: the Africa region the Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands region the Latin America and Caribbean region One (1) member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council Two (2) members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council &ndash one representing the Contracted Parties House and one representing the Non-Contracted Parties House Current Status and Next Steps: The first intersessional meeting was held from 24&ndash26 April 2025, where applications were reviewed and a preliminary shortlist was identified . Deep dive groups have been formed to conduct virtual interviews and detailed assessments of shortlisted candidates . A second intersessional meeting will be held in May 2025 to finalize the list of candidates . Face-to-face interviews for ICANN and PTI Board candidates will be conducted during ICANN83. Meanwhile, the short-listed candidates for the ALAC, ccNSO Council, and the GNSO Council positions will be finalized . During ICANN83, NomCom delegates will vote to confirm selections and alternates for the ICANN Board, PTI Board, ALAC, ccNSO Council, and GNSO Council. The NomCom will also launch a due diligence process for the final short-listed candidates for all open leadership positions. The goal is to announce the NomCom selectees in late August or early September 2025. This is a significant milestone for ICANN&rsquos multistakeholder model. The global diversity among applicants&mdashparticularly the strong representation from all regions&mdashis an encouraging sign of our collective progress toward inclusive governance . For more information, including timelines and leadership roles, please visit the 2025 NomCom webpage . Warm Regards Nitin Walia Nominating Committee Delegate 2025GNSO-Internet Service Providers &amp Connectivity Providers Constituency (ISPCP) Do not Remove: [HID]20250514150608523[-HID]

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by Bhoomika Agarwal May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4dkfad35 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KgDtDg<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/l4DzCg> APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94393906321?pwd=0E2t156ksJsxzrESHDuBoaDGFGDSyg.1 Password: APRA15MAY* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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