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Fwd: ICANN Publishes Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 19, 2013

Dec. 19, 2013

FYI ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-18dec13-en.htm ------------------------------ ICANN Publishes Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013 18 December 2013 The 2013 Annual Report for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has been published online today. The report highlights the organization's achievements and progress from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013, including: - Continued accountability and transparency efforts. - Opened new offices to increase ICANN's internationalization. - Completed evaluation of more than a thousand new gTLDs and preparations to place them in the root. - Finalized new Registrar Accreditation Agreement. - Establishment of Trademark Clearinghouse. Further content includes: - Audited financial statements for fiscal year 2013. - Biographical details on each of the Board of Directors. - Messages from the CEO and Chairman. The complete annual report is available online at: http://www.icann.org/en/about/annual-report/annual-report-2013-en.pdf [PDF, 6.69 MB]

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Re: [At-Large] Confidentiality
by carlos dionisio aguirre Dec. 19, 2013

Dec. 19, 2013

Dear WG members and everyone: I have only one thing to say on this point : who can vote the best , if we restrict personal information about the candidates? Candidate know his/her information is essential to be elected/ voted. Agree on the other with Wolf, Leon & Carlton. Carlos Dionisio Aguirre Enviado desde mi dispositivo inalámbrico BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Wolf Ludwig <wolf.ludwig(a)comunica-ch.net> Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 01:45:32 To: <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [At-Large] Confidentiality Dear all, having nothing (officially) to say on this list, I tend to agree with the arguments raised by Carlton and Leon. As most of you may know, I am a usually a strict proponent of privacy and data protection (incl. confidentiality in justified cases). In the given case, it's not a usual NomCom application and selection procedure or application for any other corporate enterprise position (with all confidentiality granted) but it's a selection for a - more or less - "public" position with a final electorate of over-seeable and known names of 20 people (15 ALAC reps and 5 RALO leaders) -- and only EURALO will conduct a broader consultation with its members to allow its chair a guided or directed vote (as we did in 2010 already, as an exception but not as a common rule, unfortunately). If I apply for any public or political position (not any job with a private enterprise), I need to expose myself to *public scrutiny* (and nobody is forced to do it). But if I do it, I cannot request procedures and rules of confidentiality which are usually applied for private enterprises and positions. Therefore IMO, these completely different *political* levels - public or "private" - shouldn't be mixed or confused and broader considerations, as suggested by Carlton and Leon, may apply. Kind regards, Wolf León Felipe Sánchez Ambía wrote Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:55: >Dear All, > >I too understand that confidentiality is a very important part of the process. However, I don't see how anyone is expected to vote on someone they have little or no knowledge on why they should vote on that person. > >As a suggestion, would it be feasible to have a middle point in between full confidentiality and full disclosure? I would think of a "public version" of the candidates information to be posted or distributed for evaluation by those who will be voting and by the larger community that can direct the vote of their elected representatives maybe. > >As far as I understand when we talk about confidential information, there's two strains within this information. The first being fully confidential and the second being fully public either because it has been disclosed publicly by the person to whom the information belongs or because it is in public knowledge or because it is accesible via legal public databases. > >Having said this, confidentiality could (should) remain on the strain of data effectively confidential but could (should), however, not be the same for public information related to the candidate. > >This might be a solution for both, avoiding the undermining of the process as a consequence of lack in confidentiality and at the same time providing confidence in that the votes will be casted in an informed fashion. > >Does it make sense? > > >All the best, > > > >León > >El 18/12/2013, a las 12:05, Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels(a)gmail.com> escribió: > >> Um, IMHO, the issue is a lot more textured that it is being discussed. I >> briefly referred on the chat at the ALAC conference but seems to me we have >> a concern regarding two things, equity and accountability. >> >> If - and only if - the report on the Board member's stewardship is a normal >> part of accountability framework to the constituency that member represents >> on the board, then it is arguable that accountability does not just rest >> with the Chair but also the voters who elected that member to the Board. >> >> If the Board Member is seeking re-election to represent that constituency, >> it is arguable that 'what have you done for us lately?' is both a rational >> and desirable question for that candidate. This is not just for opponents >> to ask. And in context, any relevant information, even that arguably >> anecdotal, is part of the discourse. >> >> We cannot contest the compelling interest for sentient voters to be >> informed. In the same breath, one could not argue away the general >> At-Large interest in selecting the Board member it deems best located to >> project and defend their shared interest. >> >> The matter now rests with our collective sense of equity. Is it fair under >> all circumstances to release unfavourable specific information about a >> candidate to the electorate when such information cannot be developed or >> accessed for all candidates? >> >> Reasonable men and women can agree to disagree. But if the choice is >> between accountability and equity, the question is, which of these >> principles trumps? >> >> -Carlton >> >> >> ============================== >> Carlton A Samuels >> Mobile: 876-818-1799 >> *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* >> ============================= >> >> >> On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 3:41 PM, Vanda Scartezini <vanda(a)uol.com.br> wrote: >> >>> I also agree fully with Roberto and the points raised are very relevant. >>> Merry Christmas to whom this is an important date to celebrate. >>> Vanda Scartezini >>> Polo Consultores Associados >>> Av. Paulista 1159, cj 1004 >>> 01311-200- Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil >>> Land Line: +55 11 3266.6253 >>> Mobile: + 55 11 98181.1464 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 12/17/13, 17:01, "Christopher Wilkinson" <cw(a)christopherwilkinson.eu> >>> wrote: >>> >>>>> Good evening: >>>> >>>> May I say that having served on both the ICANN Nominating Committee and >>>> on the BCEC, I agree with and support the constraints and concerns >>>> described by Roberto here. >>>> >>>> Regards to you all, and with the Season's Greetings >>>> >>>> CW >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Da: Roberto Gaetano [mailto:roberto_gaetano@hotmail.com] >>>>> Inviato: martedì 17 dicembre 2013 12:20 >>>>> A: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond (ocl(a)gih.com) >>>>> Cc: 'ICANN At-Large Staff'; 'ALAC Working List' >>>>> Oggetto: Confidentiality >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I was trying unsuccessfully to ask for the floor after the comments from >>>>> Tijani and Alan, maybe my line was muted, then I had to go back to my >>>>> meeting, where I am right now. >>>>> >>>>> I would like to go on record saying that: >>>>> >>>>> · I share completely what Tijani has said as a matter of fact >>>>> we >>>>> had discussed and agreed in Buenos Aires our common position. The wider >>>>> the >>>>> number of people that have access to a piece of information, the higher >>>>> the >>>>> risk that we have leaking data, and from that on the step to the >>>>> information >>>>> being public is very small. >>>>> >>>>> · BCEC has taken the issue of confidentiality very seriously, I >>>>> have >>>>> consulted with the NomCom Chair and with ICANN General Counsel and then >>>>> decided to require the non-disclosure to be signed by all, before giving >>>>> access to confidential material. >>>>> >>>>> · If the principle of access to the current Board member >>>>> evaluation >>>>> by the voters, although being a theoretically valid question, brings as >>>>> a >>>>> corollary the question on why should the voters also not have access to >>>>> the >>>>> reference letters for all candidates. You see that, step by step, we can >>>>> undermine completely the confidentiality, and therefore the trust in the >>>>> process. >>>>> >>>>> · The ALAC can decide to open up to a larger audience but I >>>>> would >>>>> strongly recommend, if you do so, to at least require a non-disclosure >>>>> similar to the one that BCEC members have signed. I would also >>>>> encourage you >>>>> to look for advice by General Counsel. >>>>> >>>>> · The hypothesis of having BCEC members to informally share >>>>> information with the regional voters is in open violation of the >>>>> confidentiality agreement signed by BCEC members. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Roberto >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> At-Large mailing list >>>>> At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >>>>> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large >>>>> >>>>> At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> At-Large mailing list >>>> At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >>>> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large >>>> >>>> At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> At-Large mailing list >>> At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >>> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large >>> >>> At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> At-Large mailing list >> At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large >> >> At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org > >_______________________________________________ >At-Large mailing list >At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large > >At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org > > EuroDIG Secretariat http://www.eurodig.org/ mobile +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

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APRALO Brochures (Ideas for Outreach) and Preparation for Capacity Building
by Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro Dec. 18, 2013

Dec. 18, 2013

Dear All, Post yesterday's call (APRALO), I was wondering whether all the ALSes could reach out within their own countries and commit to sharing the RALO story to other Organizations. You could even hand out the RALO brochure. The stories can be told in person in your local language or video. The video does not have to be professionally assembled. If each ALS could commit each year to reaching out to three Organisations (nationally, regionally), that would be fantastic. So far, outreach has been ad hoc but if we had a targeted approach, we could really raise the numbers. NARALO has been working towards partnering with ALSes to reach out for some time now and there are lessons to be gleaned from that. The RALO brochure is available in most languages and noting the diversity of languages spoken, you can liaise with staff who are more than willing to send brochures to the ALS. It would also be great if the staff received some ad hoc informal report of how the brochures are used. If every ALS does this, we spread the message of RALO to a very diverse base. Once the ALSes start coming in, we have to have a way of systematically immersing them so their entry is smooth. I note that the situation differs for ALSes, some are already actively involved in ICANN and whilst we already have Newcomers Kits, we really need to have a checklist and possibly explore having buddies from other ALSes. I am making this post here and whoever is in the Outreach sub-committee and other related and relevant Organisations can pick it up. Kind Regards, Sala Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: New gTLD Auction Rules - Request for Comment
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 17, 2013

Dec. 17, 2013

FYI. ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17dec13-en.htm ------------------------------ New gTLD Auction Rules 17 December 2013 *Forum Announcement:* Comment Period Opens on *Date:* 17 December 2013 *Categories/Tags:* New gTLD Auctions *Purpose (Brief):* To gather community input regarding the detailed rules and processes for Auctions to resolve string contention sets in the New gTLD Program. The preliminary auction rules were originally published 1 Nov 2013, they have since been updated based on feedback and will be finalized based on the input of the community from this comment period. *Public Comment Box Link:* http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/new-gtld-auction-rules-17dec13-…

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Fwd: The At-Large Community Seeks Expressions of Interest for Candidates for Post of ICANN Board Seat
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 17, 2013

Dec. 17, 2013

FYI. ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-16dec13-en.htm ------------------------------ The At-Large Community Seeks Expressions of Interest for Candidates for Post of ICANN Board Seat 16 December 2013 A call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) is now open through December 26, 2013. This Call for EoIs is part of the process through which the user community within ICANN will appoint one voting member of the ICANN Board. While acting in a personal capacity as a member of the ICANN Board, this member must be able to reflect the users' point of view and interests in the debate and decision making undertaken within the ICANN framework. In seeking candidates for this post, ICANN's At-Large Community is looking for an individual with a broad international perspective and a background in Internet users' interests, consumer policy and/or civil society worldwide. Information about the At-Large Community: "At-Large" is the name of the community of individual Internet users involved in ICANN's policy development process. It currently consists of over 160 active At-Large organizations (called "At-Large Structures" or "ALSes"), representing the opinions of the global community of Internet users. At-Large provides a means through which individual end users of the Internet worldwide can participate in the matters on which ICANN works, such as: - Guidance on how to run Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs); - How to introduce new gTLDs (such as .eco, .green and IDN TLDs); and - How to implement a stable and fair transition from IPv4 to the next Internet addresses generation, IPv6. The At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) now calls for Expressions of Interest (EoIs). For more information regarding the BCEC, including member details, please see the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee Web page ( https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/Board+Candidate+Evaluation+Committ… ). How to apply for consideration: To apply, please complete and submit the Expression of Interest (EoI) available at https://www.bigpulse.com/p26527/register. The form can be submitted online or printed and either: - Posted to At-Large Director Applications, ICANN, c/o Heidi Ullrich, 12025 Waterfront Dr. Ste 300, California 90094, USA; or - Faxed to +1 310 823 8649. *To be considered, EoIs must be received by 26 December 2013 at 23:59 UTC.* Please feel free to e-mail the BCEC with any questions regarding the SOI or the application process at BCEC-Request(a)icann.org. The BCEC will respond to all inquiries. Additional information is available on the At-Large Board Director 2014 Selection Workspace ( https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/At-Large+Board+Member+2014+Selecti… ) To watch a video of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee explain the Board member search, go here: http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/kits/video-alac-call-candidates-lo-16dec… To view Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Board Member Process Committee speak about the process, go here (in French only): http://www.icann.org/fr/news/press/kits/video-alac-call-candidates-lo-16dec…

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WEBCAST TODAY: The Impact of gTLDs on the Internet
by Joly MacFie Dec. 16, 2013

Dec. 16, 2013

This is just about to begin. [image: The Impact of gTLDs on the Internet]<http://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/gtlds>Today, Monday December 16 2013 from noon til 2pm EST, the Greater Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC-DC) will host a panel –The Impact of gTLDs on the Internet<http://www.isoc-dc.org/2013/12/isoc-dc-panel-the-impact-of-gtlds-on-the-int…>. The event is intended to raise awareness of and encourage discussion about gTLDs, specifically the ways in which the addition of new gTLDs will impact the Internet. Perspectives will include those of applicants for new gTLDs, root zone operators, ISPs as well as those involved in Internet Governance. Panelists: *Dr. Burt Kaliski* – Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Verisign, Inc.; *Sarah Deutsch* – Vice President and General Counsel, Verizon Communications ; *Taylor Frank* – Vice President, Strategy and Development, FairWinds Partners ; *Jon Nevett* – Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Donuts, Inc. ; and *Andrew Mack* – Founder, AM Global Consulting. Moderator is *David McAuley*, Bloomberg BNA. The event will be webcast live on the Internet Society livestream channel. *What*: The Impact of gTLDs on the Internet<http://www.isoc-dc.org/2013/12/isoc-dc-panel-the-impact-of-gtlds-on-the-int…> *Where*: Busboys and Poets, Washington, DC *When*: Monday December 16 2013 12-2pm EST | 1700-1900 UTC *Webcast*: http://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/gtlds Twitter: #isocdc <https://twitter.com/search?q=isocdc&src=typd&f=realtime> | #beyondthedot<https://twitter.com/search?q=beyondthedot&src=typd&f=realtime> Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6196#respond> See all comments<http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6196#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6196 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Merry Christmas and lots of Joy in 2014!
by Vanda Scartezini Dec. 16, 2013

Dec. 16, 2013

All the best to you all and whole families! Vanda Scartezini Polo Consultores Associados Av. Paulista 1159, cj 1004 01311-200- Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Land Line: +55 11 3266.6253 Mobile: + 55 11 98181.1464

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Dec. 13, 2013

Dec. 13, 2013

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WEBCAST TODAY: dotNYC Public Workshop
by Joly MacFie Dec. 9, 2013

Dec. 9, 2013

This starts about an hour from now. Presentations will probably be fairly brief. There is no direct remote participation beyond commenting in the meetup group and twitter. joly posted: "Today, Monday December 9 2013, NYC Digital will host a .NYC Public Workshop at Brooklyn Law School. The event will be an open forum where citizens and business can become familiar with, and give input to, the opportunities provided by the approaching laun" [image: 600_310340982] <http://mydotnyc.com>Today, Monday December 9 2013, NYC Digital will host a .NYC Public Workshop<http://www.meetup.com/nycgov/events/152647942/>at Brooklyn Law School. The event will be an open forum where citizens and business can become familiar with, and give input to, the opportunities provided by the approaching launch of the City's own top level Internet domain. The meetup will begin with a presentation on .NYC by government and industry experts, followed by group breakout sessions. Topics will include: what is a TLD, .NYC launch plans, what .NYC means for your business or nonprofit organization, how to apply for a .NYC domain, and more. The presentations, but not the breakout sessions, will be webcast live on the Internet Society Chapters Livestream Channel <http://bit.ly/isoctv>. *What*: .NYC Public Workshop<http://www.meetup.com/nycgov/events/152647942/> *Where*: Brooklyn Law School *When*: Monday December 9 2013 6pm-8pm EST | 2300-0100 UTC *Webcast*: http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters *Twitter*: #dotnyc<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23dotnyc&src=typd&f=realtime> Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6183#respond> See all comments<http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6183#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6183 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Proposal for a Specification 13 to the ICANN Registry Agreement to Contractually Reflect Certain Limited Aspects of ".Brand" New gTLDs
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 9, 2013

Dec. 9, 2013

FYI. This specification seems to recognize brand TLDs might make special registrarial arrangements - as in use of 'trusted registrars' or bypass the current market situation totally, not just ICANN-accredited ones - so long as it remains defined as such. -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06dec13-en.htm ------------------------------ Proposal for a Specification 13 to the ICANN Registry Agreement to Contractually Reflect Certain Limited Aspects of ".Brand" New gTLDs 6 December 2013 ICANN is posting today for public comment<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/spec13-06dec13-en.htm>a proposal requested by the Brand Registry Group to incorporate a new Specification 13 to the new gTLD Registry Agreement, which would be available to a Registry Operator that operates a TLD that ICANN determines qualifies as a ".Brand TLD". The proposed draft of Specification 13<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-spec-13-proposed…>[PDF, 80 KB] and the concepts reflected therein have not been approved by the New gTLD Program Committee of ICANN’s Board of Directors. ICANN is seeking public comment on all aspects of the proposal. ICANN is also posting with the proposed draft of Specification 13 a position statement<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/brand-spec-13-statement-06dec13…>[PDF, 83 KB] of the Brand Registry Group in support of the proposed draft.

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