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Meeting Invitation / APRALO December Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 24, 2014

Dec. 24, 2014

Dear All, The next APRALO call is scheduled on Tuesday, 23 December 2014 at 0500 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/o43korx The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/hTzxAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo Chinese interpretation will be provided on this call. Conference ID's: English: 1638 Chinese: 2038 APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge> _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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Happy seasonal holidays
by Siranush Vardanyan Dec. 23, 2014

Dec. 23, 2014

Dear APRALO members, Some of you very soon will celebrate New Year and Christmas. I would like to thank each and every one for being a dear part of APRALO family. I wish prosperity to all your families, joy and happiness in your homes. We had very fruitful year in 2014 and I wish to continue such cooperation in 2015. We all are one family, working for one joint idea - to make our communities have safe Internet. I know that many counties in Asia Pacific and Australia region will celebrate New Year in February, which also makes us diverse. So, even with New Year we are celebrating diversity:) I want to appreciate all the hard work each and everyone has done to make APRALO successful and serve as a good example for others. Looking forward meeting you in the new Year. Enjoy seasonal holidays. SiranushAPRALOArmenia

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / APRALO December Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2014

Dec. 22, 2014

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Dear All, The next APRALO call is scheduled on Tuesday, 23 December 2014 at 0500 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/o43korx The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/hTzxAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo Chinese interpretation will be provided on this call. Conference ID's: English: 1638 Chinese: 2038 APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge> _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Join Us for the Middle East’s First Regional Webinar on the IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN’s Accountability
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 16, 2014

Dec. 16, 2014

Another gentle reminder of the “IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN’s Accountability” webinar on December 22.00 at 16.00 UTC. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 1:30 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Join Us for the Middle East’s First Regional Webinar on the IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN’s Accountability <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-15-en _____ Join Us for the Middle East’s First Regional Webinar on the IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN’s Accountability 15 December 2014 The ICANN Middle East team invites you to participate in the first regional webinar on the IANA Stewardship and ICANN's Accountability. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the discussion. When: Monday, 22 December 2014 at 1600 UTC (for time conversions, please refer to the link at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/) Where: Adobe Connect at https://icann.adobeconnect.com/meswg and over Telephone/Skype (dial-out numbers can be found online at http://adigo.com/icann/) The call will be conducted in English and there will be real-time Arabic translation. Agenda Time Slot Name Speaker 16.00 – 16.05 Welcome note Baher Esmat, VP, Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East – ICANN 16.05 – 16.25 Overview of the IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN Accountability processes Theresa Swinehart, Senior Advisor to the President on Global Strategy 16.25 – 16.45 The IANA Coordination Group (ICG) Manal Ismail, Director, International Technical Coordination, National Telecom Regulatory Authority – NTRA Mohammed Elbashir, Technical Department Manager – ictQatar 16.45 – 17.25 Q&A Open Floor 17.25 – 17.30 Closing Remarks Baher Esmat, VP, Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East – ICANN Questions and interventions can be made in either language, and can be posted either over the call, or as text in the Adobe Connect room. In order to join the call, you can either: 1. Request for dial-out assistance. Please send your name, a phone number you want to be called at and your language preference to meswg(a)icann.org, no later than 20 December 2014 at 23.59 UTC; or 2. Join by dialing into a toll-free number for your country as shown at http://adigo.com/icann/ either using a telephone or via Skype Call one of the toll-free numbers listed in the same link (toll-free numbers do NOT show an 'L', 'M', or 'T' in front of them). Once you are prompted for the conference code, please enter 47139 if you wish to join the Arabic channel or 83137 if you wish to join the English channel.

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Regional Webinar on the IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN’s Accountability
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 13, 2014

Dec. 13, 2014

Friends and Colleagues, ICANN plans on organizing a webinar on the IANA Stewardship and ICANN's Accountability, and you are cordially invited to join the webinar and contribute to the discussions. When: Monday December 22, 2014 at 16.00 UTC (for time conversions, please refer to the link at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/) Where: On Adobe Connect at https://icann.adobeconnect.com/meswg and over Telephone/Skype (dial-out numbers can be found online at http://adigo.com/icann/) Agenda: Time Slot Name Speaker 16.00 - 16.05 Welcome note Baher Esmat 16.05 - 16.25 Overview of the IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN Accountability processes Theresa Swinehart 16.25 - 16.45 The IANA Coordination Group (ICG) Manal Ismael and Mohammed Elbashir 16.45 - 17.25 Q&A Open Floor 17.25 - 17.30 Closing Remarks Baher Esmat The call will be conducted in English, and there will be a real-time translation in Arabic. Questions and interventions can be made in either language, and can be posted either over the call, or as text in the Adobe Connect room. In order to join the call, you can either; 1. Request for dial-out assistance. Please send your name, a phone number to be called at, and the language of preference to meswg(a)icann.org no later than December 20, 2014 at 23.59 UTC; or 2. Join by dialing into a toll-free number of your country as shown at http://adigo.com/icann/ either using a phone or via Skype by dialing one of the toll-free numbers listed in the same link (toll-free numbers do NOT show an 'L', 'M', or 'T' in front of them). Once prompted for the conference code, please enter 47139 if you wish to join the Arabic channel, or 83137 if you wish to join the English channel. Your presence is valuable to the regional Internet community, and is much appreciated. Thank you, Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East ICANN E: meswg(a)icann.org

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Fwd: [2015-nom-com] 2015 NomCom report card, Nov-Dec 2014
by Satish Babu Dec. 12, 2014

Dec. 12, 2014

Dear all Enclosing the Nov/Dec NomCom Report Card for your reference. satish ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yrjö Länsipuro <yrjo_lansipuro(a)hotmail.com> Date: Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 10:29 PM Subject: [2015-nom-com] 2015 NomCom report card, Nov-Dec 2014 To: "2015-nom-com(a)icann.org" <2015-nom-com(a)icann.org> Hi all, Attached please find the 2015 NomCom Report Card for November-December 2014 that you can use in your reporting back to your constituencies. The format has been changed a bit in an effort to make it more interesting and readable. Best, Yrjö _______________________________________________ 2015-nom-com mailing list 2015-nom-com(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/2015-nom-com

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Many Webinars on IANA Stewardship Transition? Why? Which ones to attend?
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Dec. 3, 2014

Dec. 3, 2014

(apologies for cross posting) Dear all, you will have seen the announcements for various Webinars this week and next week on the IANA Stewardship Transition. There are many of them. Here is a short note to make sense of all of these Webinars: *Webinars of the CWG on Naming Related Functions Public Consultation on Draft Transition Proposal*: - 3 December from 7:00 – 8:30 UTC - 4 December from 12:30 – 14:00 UTC - 4 December from 16:00 – 17:30 UTC These Webinars are repeats of each other and are organised and Chaired by the Community Working Group (CWG) which is presenting a first draft of the Naming Communities input to the IANA Stewardship Transition process. This Webinar will be used to explain the contents of the First Draft of the Proposal. This will really help in understanding the draft which is currently under Public Comment from 1 to 22 December 2014. I highly recommend you attend at least one of them. Details on how to join are given in the message at the bottom of this email. ------ *Capacity Building Program Webinar #1:** **- Wednesday 3 December 2014 13:00 - 14:00 UTC** **IANA Functions (standards, Numbering and Naming) - Patrik Fältström* Are you interested in this topic but do not know where to start? This Webinar is for you! Indeed, this Webinar is a great introduction about all of the IANA Functions, introduced by the Chairman of the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee. He is an expert! If you are interested in what is probably one of the key topics for the year and want to learn about it, then do not miss this Webinar! Tell people in your ALS! Tell anyone who is interested! Watch, listen, learn and ask questions - that's what this Webinar is about. The draft Agenda and call details are on: https://community.icann.org/x/2zrxAg *------ Capacity Building Program Webinar #2:** **- Wednesday 10 December 2014 21:00 - 22:30 UTC** **IANA Naming Issues by IANA Issues WG* This Webinar will have the members of the At-Large IANA Naming Issues working group explain the proposed ALAC response to the Public Comment period that has opened on 1 December and will close on 22 December 2014. This is your chance ask any questions about the proposed response and to comment on it too! However, we highly recommend that you attend the above capacity building Webinar before to better understand the issues and at least one of the three CWG Webinars above to learn about the CWG's First Draft. Call details for this Webinar will be sent out in due course. Reserve the time slot now! Kind regards, Olivier On 02/12/2014 08:05, ICANN At-Large Staff wrote: > > To view the original post, please > see: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-12-01-en > > > WEBINAR: Cross Community Working Group (CWG) On Naming Related > Functions Public Consultation on Draft Transition Proposal > > Following the request of the National Telecommunications and > Information Administration (NTIA) forICANN to "convene a > multistakeholder process to develop a plan to transition the U.S. > government stewardship role" with regard to the IANA Functions and > related root zone management, a Cross Community Working Group (CWG) > was tasked with developing a consolidated transition proposal for the > elements of the IANA Functions relating to the Domain Name System > (DNS). The CWG has now published its draft transition proposal > for public comment > <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cwg-naming-transition-2014-12-01-en>. > Comments can be submitted until 22 December at 23:59 UTC. > > In order to brief the community on the contents on this draft > transition proposal and encourage community feedback, the CWG will be > organizing three identical webinars at different times to facilitate > participation across time zones. The webinars will take place on: > > * *3 December from 7:00 – 8:30 UTC *(time zone converter here > <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) > * *4 December from 12:30 – 14:00 UTC *(time zone converter here > <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) > * *4 December from 16:00 – 17:30 UTC *(time zone converter here > <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > /Webinar Details & How to Attend/ > > The webinars will be run in an Adobe Connect room > <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/cwgiana/>. If you are interested in > attending the webinar and would like to receive dial-in details, > please send an email to grace.abuhamad(a)icann.org > <mailto:grace.abuhamad@icann.org> and indicate which day / time you > would like to attend the webinar. Please note that the webinar will be > conducted in English and will be recorded and transcribed. > Subsequently the transcripts will be translated in the 5 UN languages > and posted on the CWG Wiki here <https://community.icann.org/x/SIEHAw>. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > /The Draft Transition Proposal/ > > The CWG structured its draft transition proposal based on > the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) Request for > Proposals. These are: > > 1 Description of Community's Use of IANA Functions > 2A Existing, Pre-Transition Arrangements – Policy Sources > 2B Existing, Pre-Transition Arrangements – Oversight and > Accountability > 3 Proposed Post-Transition Oversight and Accountability Arrangements > 4 Transition Implications > 5 NTIA Requirements > 6 Community Process > > Sections 1, 2A and 2B describe the current situation. > > Section 3, which is the heart of the transition proposal, is still a > work in progress as not all details have been ironed out as of the > publication of this consultation. Although lacking some details, the > information provided in this section should be sufficiently detailed > to allow the communities to comment on all key components. In summary, > section 3 proposes the creation of 4 new entities to replace the > current NTIAarrangements. These are: > > 1. *Contract Co.* – This primary function of this entity (likely a > non-profit corporation) is to be signatory to the contract with > the IANA Functions Operator. This entity should be lightweight and > have little or no staff. > 2. *Multistakeholder Review Team (MRT)* – The MRT would be a > multi-stakeholder body with formally selected representatives from > all of the relevant communities (exact composition TBD). The > operation of the MRT would be based on the concept of maximum > public transparency. The responsibilities of the MRT will include: > * Developing the detailed contract terms for the agreement > between Contract Co. and theIANA Functions Operator, based on > the key contract terms proposed as part of this proposal and > set forth as Annex 3 > * Making key decisions for Contract Co. (e.g., whether or not to > enter into a rebidding (RFP) process for the operation of > the IANA Naming Functions) > * Conducting the IANA Functions Operator Budget Review > * Addressing any escalation issues raised by the Customer > Standing Committee (CSC) including the possibility of engaging > in enforcement > * Performing certain elements of administration (including > periodic performance reviews) currently set forth in > the IANA Functions Contract and currently being carried out by > theNTIA > * Managing a re-contracting or rebidding (RFP) process for the > operation of the IANAFunctions, both as an enforcement option > and as part of a regular rebidding procedure > The CWG is in the process of discussing whether there is an > additional enforcement role for the MRT related to policy > implementation by the IANA Functions Operator; specifically, > whether the MRT should be able to commence a proceeding before the > Independent Appeals Panel. > 3. *Customer Standing Committee (CSC)* – While the exact composition > is still to be determined, the CSC would primarily be made up of a > number of representatives of registry operators, > including ccTLD and gTLD registries. Input from the CSC would feed > into and inform the work of the MRT. It is possible that the CSC > would also include additional individuals with relevant expertise > and/or liaisons (or representatives) from other SO/ACs. The CSC > would: > * Work with the MRT to establish Service Levels and Performance > Indicators for the performance of the IANA Naming Functions > * Receive reports from the IANA Functions Operator including > regular performance reports. > * Review these reports against established service levels and > escalate any significant issues to the MRT > 4. *Independent Appeals Panel (IAP)* – The CWG recommends that > all IANA actions which affect the Root Zone or Root > Zone WHOIS database be subject to an independent and binding > appeals panel. The Appeals Mechanism should also cover any policy > implementation actions that affect the execution of changes to > the Root Zone File or Root Zone WHOIS and how relevant policies > are applied. This need not be a permanent body, but rather could > be handled the same way as commercial disputes are often resolved, > through the use of a binding arbitration process using an > independent arbitration organization (e.g., ICDR, ICC, AAA) or a > standing list of qualified people under rules promulgated by such > an organization. > > Sections 4, 5 and 6 are currently in development and are directly > dependent on the final choices that will be made for section 3. > > For further details, you are encouraged the review the draft > transition proposal in its entirety, availablehere > <https://community.icann.org/x/SoEHAw>. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > /Further information/ > > For further information about the CWG's work, please > see https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg. > > For further information about the ICG and the IANA Stewardship > Transition, please seehttps://www.icann.org/stewardship. > > > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC-Announce mailing list > ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce > > At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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APrIGF 2015 Macau - Call for Themes & Workshop Proposals
by APrIGF Secretariat Nov. 27, 2014

Nov. 27, 2014

Dear APRALO colleagues, Would like to share with you the open call for themes and workshop proposals for the 2015 Macau meeting of APrIGF. Feel free to suggest any themes that you think is important and shall be considered for the program. There are 2 deadline for themes suggestions and workshop proposal submission. Thanks a lot. Best Regards Yannis Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum APrIGF 2015 Macau 30 Jun - 3 Jul 2015 Cotai Central, Macao http://2015.rigf.asia Open Call for Themes and Workshop Proposals Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) is one of the key regional initiatives on Internet governance which provides an open platform for multi-stakeholders to discuss and identify issues and priorities, and ultimately advances the development of Internet governance in the Asia Pacific region as well as bring forward and contribute to the wider global Internet community. Hosted by HNET.Asia, the registry for the ccTLD of Macau (.mo), APrIGF 2015 will be held from 30 Jun (Tue) to 3 Jul (Fri) at the Venetian Hotel Macao in conjunction with an annual local telecommunications event - CommuniMacao (3-5 Jul). With the many recent developments of the Internet such as the IANA stewardship transition and the discussion of post-2015 development agenda, etc, APrIGF 2015 will definitely be the good platform for all these important discussions. Our Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group(MSG) now would like to call upon the community to contribute to the program development process and suggest any thematic issues or topic of discussions as well as pre-events or workshop proposals for 2015! Online Submission Form: (http://2015.rigf.asia/theme-submissions/) Thematic Suggestion Deadline: 4 Dec 2014 (Thu) Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline: 11 Mar 2015 (Wed) **Travel support will be available with partial subsidies provided to selected APrIGF delegates. An application process will be announced in due course. If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the secretariat at sec(a)aprigf.asia. If you are interested to follow any news and updates about APrIGF and discuss relevant issues, you may subscribe to the mailing list discuss(a)aprigf.asia by sending in subscription request. We also welcome any Internet-related organisation to become a sponsor. Please contact sec(a)aprigf.asia for more information. Best Regards, Secretariat of APrIGF http://www.aprigf.asia

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FW: CANCELLED / 2015 Capacity Building Program: First Webinar on the Topic: ICANN & Human Rights
by Siranush Vardanyan Nov. 25, 2014

Nov. 25, 2014

Dear APRALO members, Unfortunately, the webinar on ICANN and Human Rights, about which I informed you earlier, has been canceled and the topic will be rescheduled to early 2015. Siranush From: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org To: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org; alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:25:53 +0000 Subject: [ALAC-Announce] CANCELLED / 2015 Capacity Building Program: First Webinar on the Topic: ICANN & Human Rights Dear All, Please note that this webinar is CANCELLED. This topic will be rescheduled to early 2015. Apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge One World, One Internet From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Sunday, 23 November 2014 23:16 To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [ALAC-Announce] Important Meeting Invitation / 2015 Capacity Building Program: First Webinar on the Topic: ICANN & Human Rights Dear all, This is an invitation to attend the 2015 Capacity Building Program: First Webinar on the Topic: ICANN & Human Rights. The trainers will be Lee Hibbard, Council of Europe and Monika Zalnieriute, co-author of the CoE report on ICANN and Human Rights with Thomas Schneider This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 26 November 2014 from 13:00 - 14:30 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/kmrq6g5 The draft agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/2zrxAg Wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg French ad Spanish interpretation will be provided. Conference IDs: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 http://adigo.com/icann/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number. IMPORTANT - to all those who attend the webinar: The online evaluation survey will provide us with your valuable feedback. Please fill it in after the webinar: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NGLKBSS Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge One World, One Internet _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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Deadline Approaching: Call for candidates in the At-Large community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 25, 2014

Nov. 25, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability, has requested a call for candidates in the At-Large community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability. Interested members from the At-Large Community please submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by Wednesday, 26 November 2014 23:59 UTC. Kindly see details below: On 10 October 2014, ICANN published Revised Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Process and Next Steps<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-10-en>, a document that describes the process to examine how ICANN's accountability mechanisms should be strengthened to address the absence of its historical relationship with the US Government and to strengthen its overall accountability and governance processes. The process will be carried out by a Cross Community Working Group (CCWG). A Drafting Team which included two members of the ALAC was convened to propose a Charter for the CCWG. On 05 November 2014, the Charter<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-11-05-en> was presented and is now undergoing ratification by ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SO) and Advisory Committees (AC). The Charter allows the ALAC to name five people and our intent is to select one per ICANN region (based on citizenship as per ALAC membership). Under the assumption that the charter will be ratified by the majority of ICANN ACs and SOs, the selection of ALAC representatives is now beginning. Members must be familiar with, or be prepared to quickly learn about, current ICANN accountability measures and the earlier Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) efforts (see https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/enhancing-accountability-2014-05-06-en, Section "Inventory of ICANN's Accountability Efforts"). Members must also commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCWG-Accountability on an ongoing and long-term basis. This means attending conference calls which will likely last 60-90 minutes per week, ongoing mailing list interactions and the ability to travel to any potential face to face meeting, if the CCWG decides to do so. The total length of engagement is likely to be at least 6 months to a year or possibly more. The “At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability" (“Selection Committee”) is requesting that interested members from the At-Large Community submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by Wednesday, 26 November 2014 23:59 UTC. In their EoI, candidates should respond to the following: * A resume (maximum three pages) * A statement explaining why they are interested in serving in this capacity * A Declaration of Interests indicating any potential or actual conflicts * Respond to the following questions addressing your ability to carry out posed by the Selection Committee as follows: * (a) Why do you believe that you are in a position to fairly defend end user interests on the ICANN Accountability CCWG? (b) Are you prepared to act as a representative of the ALAC act according to the directions set by the ALAC? (c) Please describe previous roles you have held liaising on behalf of a third party. (d) Describe how you meet or will meet the criteria regarding ICANNs current accountability mechanisms and review processes (e) Are you prepared to make the participation and time commitment specified above? The candidate EoI will be published in a secured section of the Selection Committee wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/QpDhAg>, which only Selection Committee members can access. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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