August 2015 - At-Large - lists.icann.org

Last Day - CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

Dear All, This is to remind you that At-Large's internal commenting period for the draft ALAC Statement in response to the Public Comment on the Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report<https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw> will end today at 23:59 UTC. The draft, as well as pertinent resources for this Public Comment, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Nevertheless, comments submitted after 31 August 23:59 UTC will likely not be considered by the penholder(s) or incorporated in the final Statement. If you have input on the draft, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don't have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Inputs submitted in this mailing list will be transferred to the wiki workspace for the penholder(s) to keep track of the community comment and take them into consideration when finalizing the draft. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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CCWG Proposal on Enhancing ICANN Accountability - important calls this week
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

Dear ALAC and At-Large Community Members, [Apologies for cross-posting - subject matter is important and time sensitive] The Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) on Accountability has published its 2nd draft report, which contains its updated proposal for enhancing ICANN’s accountability as part of the IANA Stewardship Transition process. I would like to urge you to spare some time and attention to analyze the proposal and to provide the views of the At-Large community through the public comments process, which will end on Sep12th. Your views are important because the work on accountability has implications for ICANN's governance. *To be more informed on the proposal and on the response of the ICANN Board to the proposal, I recommend that you attend the following calls this week:* (1) CCWG meeting with advisors today (31 August) at 13:00 UTC. (2) CCWG briefing to the ICANN Board today (31 August) at 22:00 UTC. (3) CCWG-Board Dialogue on 2 September at 22:00 UTC (note that this is expected to be a 3 hour discussion). These calls are open and the information on how to participate via Adobe Connect is included below. *Relevant links and information* ALAC draft statement on CCWG proposal - ( https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Cross+Community+… ) ICANN call for Public Comments on the CCWG proposal – ( https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en) CCWG Accountability Wiki Page – ( https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+A… ) Adobe Connect links for the calls: *31 August - CCWG Meeting with Advisors* | 13:00 UTC | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/ <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/> *31 August* - *CCWG Briefing to the Board | *22:00 UTC | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/ <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/> *2 September - CCWG/Board Dialogue Call* | 22:00 - 01:00 AM/UTC | Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/dialogue/ Best regards, Rinalia Abdul Rahim

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Aug. 28, 2015

Aug. 28, 2015

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Initial Report on Data & Metrics for Policy Making
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC, Maureen Hilyard has developed the first draft Statement in response to the Public Comment on the Initial Report on Data & Metrics for Policy Making<https://community.icann.org/x/34tCAw>. The draft, as well as pertinent resources for the Public Comment, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/34tCAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 01 September 2015 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don't have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Inputs submitted in this mailing list will be transferred to the wiki workspace for the penholder to keep track of the community comment and take them into consideration when finalizing the draft. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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New Public Comment: Proposal for Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on Proposal for Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/arabic-lgr-proposal-2015-08-24-en. The dates of the Public Comment will be 24 August 2015 - 06 October 2015 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-arabic-lgr-proposal-24aug15(a)icann.org. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here: https://community.icann.org/x/bIJYAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. To learn more about the ALAC Statements on ICANN Public Comment, please visit https://community.icann.org/x/bwFO. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 24, 2015

Aug. 24, 2015

Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC, Carlton Samuels has developed the first draft Statement in response to the Public Comment on the Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report<https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw>, with the support of ICANN Policy Staff assisting the ALAC. The draft, as well as pertinent resources for the Public Comment, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 31 August 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don't have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Inputs submitted in this mailing list will be transferred to the wiki workspace for the penholder to keep track of the community comment and take them into consideration when finalizing the draft. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Aug. 21, 2015

Aug. 21, 2015

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: Draft ALAC Statement on the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 18, 2015

Aug. 18, 2015

Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC, Alan Greenberg have developed the first draft Statement in response to the Public Comment on Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1)<https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw>. The draft, as well as pertinent resources for the Public Comment, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by Thursday 3 September. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don't have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Inputs submitted in this mailing list will be transferred to the wiki workspace for the penholder(s) to keep track of the community comment and take them into consideration when finalizing the draft. Please note that this draft Statement was discussed during the IANA Issues & ICANN Accountability Working Group teleconference today (August 18, 2015)<https://community.icann.org/x/hJZCAw>. You may find the recordings of that teleconference on the wiki here: https://community.icann.org/x/hJZCAw. This draft Statement will also be discussed during the planned At-Large webinars/briefings on the IANA stewardship transition and ICANN Accountability issues (participation information will be announced later). 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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Seeking RALO Input on CCWG Accountability 2nd Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2015

Aug. 14, 2015

[EN] Dear RALO Leaders and Members, The 2nd Draft Report of the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG Accountability) is now seeking comments. Its Public Comment period<https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw> will end in 29 days (15 September 2015). T he 2nd Draft Report is available in two forms: 1) Full version: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…; 2) section by section: https://community.icann.org/x/pKs0Aw. This Public Comment is of pivotal importance and the ALAC will be submitting a Statement. To ensure we engage as widely as possible as the statement is drafted, the ALAC is eager to hear from ALSes and individual members across the five RALOs to gather input. To facilitate that, we encourage you to incorporate the CCWG Accountability 2nd Draft Report as an agenda item in your RALO’s upcoming monthly teleconference in August. Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, and/or other At-Large members/participants in the CCWG will be happy to briefly present and answer any questions . This effort will not only facilitate your members' understanding of this public comment, but also help the ALAC incorporate regional views in its Statement. RALO Leaders — If you’d like to have a presentation on the 2nd Draft Report in your next RALO call, please contact At-Large Staff ASAP and we will help coordinate the speakers and presentations. RALO s , ALSes and Unaffiliated Members may wish to submit separate comments or provide specific text for inclusion or appendix to the ALAC Statement, and you are encouraged to do so . I f you wish the ALAC to incorporate your Regional or Member view s in the ALAC Statement, please send your written input to At-Large Staff by 21 August 2015 at 23:59 UTC. Lastly, please note that an FAQ document on the 2nd Draft Report will be published this week and it will be distributed across RALOs to facilitate engagement in this Public Comment process. [FR] Chers Leaders régionaux et membres, Le second avant-projet du rapport du CCWG Accountability (Groupe de Travail Intercommunautaire étudiant comment améliorer la prise de responsabilité d’ICANN) est maintenant ouvert aux commentaires. La Periode de Commentaire Public<https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw> se terminera dans 29 jours (le 15 Septembre 2015). Cet avant-projet de rapport est disponible sous deux formats: 1) la version complète: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…; 2) séparée en sections: https://community.icann.org/x/pKs0Aw. Ce Commentaire Public est d’importance cruciale et l’ALAC soumettra une déclaration. Afin d’assurer que tous soient inclus au fur et à mesure de la rédaction de la déclaration, l’ALAC tient à entendre l’avis de tous les ALSes et les membres individuels des cinq RALOS. Nous vous encourageons ainsi à incorporer ce 2eme avant-projet du CCWG Accountability dans l’agenda de votre réunion RALO mensuelle du mois d’Août . Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, et/ou d’autres participants At-Large du CCWG seront ravis de faire une présentation et de répondre à vos questions. Cet effort améliorera la compréhension de ce Commentaire Public de vos members mais contribuera aussi à ajouter les points de vue régionaux dans la Déclaration. Leaders Régionaux – si vous désirez une telle présentation pendant votre prochaine réunion RALO, veuillez contacter le staff At-Large dès que possible et nous organiserons les présentateurs et présentations. Les RALOs, ALSes et Membres individuels voudront éventuellement soumettre des commentaires en aparté ou fournir un texte spécifique ou annexé à la Déclaration de l’ALAC, et cela est vivement encouragé. Pour cela, veuillez envoyer votre texte au staff At-Large avant le 21 Août 2015 a 23:59 UTC. Pour finir un fAQ au sujet de ce deuxième avant-projet du CCWG Accountability sera publié cette semaine et distribué aux listes. [ES] Estimados líderes de RALOs y Miembros, El Segundo borrador del Informe del Grupo de trabajo Cross Community sobre el mejoramiento de rendición de cuentas de ICANN (CCWG Accountability en sus siglas en Ingles) está pidiendo comentarios ahora. El Periodo de Comentarios Públicos<https://community.icann.org/x/a45CAw> terminara en 29 días (15 de Setiembre del 2015). El Segundo borrador de Reporte estará disponible en dos formatos: 1) Version completa: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…; 2) Sección por Sección: https://community.icann.org/x/pKs0Aw. Este Comentario Publico es de esencial importancia y el ALAC estará enviando una declaración para asegurarse que mientras la declaración está siendo redactada estemos todos al tanto, el ALAC está esperando escuchar de las ALSes y los miembros individuales de los cinco RALOs para reunir comentarios. Para facilitar esto, los alentamos a incluir el Segundo reporte de CCWG Accountability como un tema en sus agendas de sus teleconferencias mensuales en Agosto. Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, y/o otros miembros de At-Large/participantes en el CCWG estarán complacidos para presentar brevemente y contestar cualquier pregunta al respecto. Este esfuerzo no solamente facilitara el entendimiento de sus miembros de este comentario público, pero también ayudara al ALAC a incorporar los puntos de vista regionales en su declaración. Líderes de los RALO: si quisieran tener una presentación sobre el Segundo borrador en la siguiente llamada de su RALO, por favor sírvase contactar al Personal de At-Large pronto para poder coordinar oradores y las presentaciones. ALses de los RALOs y miembros no afiliados que quisieran enviar comentarios separadamente o dar textos específicos para inclusión o apéndices a la declaración del ALAC, son bienvenidos a hacerlo. Si quisieran que el ALAC incorpore la visión del Miembro Regional del ALAC en la declaración del ALAC, por favor sírvase enviar sus comentarios por escrito al personal de At-Large Staff hasta el 21 de Agosto del 2015 a las 23:59 UTC. Finalmente, por favor note que un documento con Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Segundo borrador será publicado esta semana y distribuido a través de los RALOs para facilitar su participación en este proceso de Comentarios Públicos. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Aug. 14, 2015

Aug. 14, 2015

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