Two points of clarification. 1. The mission of ICANN has always been narrow, but with the major revision of the Bylaws following the ICANN Accountability work over the last two years, the mission has become even more restricted and is explicitly enumerated, thus 1.1(b) explicitly saying that the previous paragraphs are complete. So not being counter the mission does not mean it is included. Similarly, expressions such as "broadly defined" are not how this is viewed by many. I happen to agree that ICANN's mission should be more flexible. But that was not the bottom-up decision of the community. 2. My reference to years of experience was not in relation to interpreting ICANN's mission, but in demonstrating that many in this group have a long history of doing things to aid the Internet without regard to financial or other benefits. Alan At 07/12/2017 11:22 PM, William Michael Cunningham wrote:
I see nothing in the bylaws which runs counter to my position. In point of fact, in several places there is support for my inquiry, which is, by the way, simply this: how might the newly revealed FCC AND policy impact DNS security, stability and, most importantly, OPEN access, broadly defined. The answer is certainly not that it will have no impact.
Further, I see nothing in the bylaws that gives added weight to years of experience in any aspect of policy. If there is, please point it out. As a "bottom up" initiative, there should be a specific policy on this.
On Dec 7, 2017 10:42 PM, "Alan Greenberg" <<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> wrote: William, you are free to believe whatever you wish. But that does not change what is written in ICANN's Bylaws. I quote:
Section 1.1. MISSION
(a) The mission of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems as described in this Section 1.1(a) (the "Mission"). Specifically, ICANN:
(i) Coordinates the allocation and assignment of names in the root zone of the Domain Name System ("DNS") and coordinates the development and implementation of policies concerning the registration of second-level domain names in generic top-level domains ("gTLDs"). In this role, ICANN's scope is to coordinate the development and implementation of policies:
For which uniform or coordinated resolution is reasonably necessary to facilitate the openness, interoperability, resilience, security and/or stability of the DNS including, with respect to gTLD registrars and registries, policies in the areas described in Annex G-1 and Annex G-2; and That are developed through a bottom-up consensus-based multistakeholder process and designed to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique names systems.
The issues, policies, procedures, and principles addressed in Annex G-1 and Annex G-2 with respect to gTLD registrars and registries shall be deemed to be within ICANN's Mission.
(ii) Facilitates the coordination of the operation and evolution of the DNS root name server system.
(iii) Coordinates the allocation and assignment at the top-most level of Internet Protocol numbers and Autonomous System numbers. In service of its Mission, ICANN (A) provides registration services and open access for global number registries as requested by the Internet Engineering Task Force ("IETF") and the Regional Internet Registries ("RIRs") and (B) facilitates the development of global number registry policies by the affected community and other related tasks as agreed with the RIRs.
(iv) Collaborates with other bodies as appropriate to provide registries needed for the functioning of the Internet as specified by Internet protocol standards development organizations. In service of its Mission, ICANN's scope is to provide registration services and open access for registries in the public domain requested by Internet protocol development organizations.
(b) ICANN shall not act outside its Mission.
(c) ICANN shall not regulate (i.e., impose rules and restrictions on) services that use the Internet's unique identifiers or the content that such services carry or provide, outside the express scope of Section 1.1(a). For the avoidance of doubt, ICANN does not hold any governmentally authorized regulatory authority. =====
"Secure and stable operation" *IS* one of the key phrases, but one cannot ignore that words that come after it - "of the Internet's unique identifier systems". We work within the overall Internet Governance System that includes national laws and regulations. But we have responsibility for only a small and very specific part of that.
Many of us passionately care about how well the Internet functions and how accessible it is to our own communities and those of our colleagues around the world. Despite you insinuations that we may be taking certain positions for personal or corporate financial gain, many of us have spent DECADES helping to further the goal of good, widely available, reliable and secure Internet access and have done this with no hope or desire to personally gain from our efforts.
Alan Greenberg
At 07/12/2017 06:39 PM, William Michael Cunningham wrote:
Even if I believed this incorporated the totality of the ICANN mission, which I do not, "stable and secure" is the operative phrase. Removing nn at the FCC is a destabilizing policy change, in much the same way that removing glass steagal was destabilizing to the financial marketplace.
On Dec 7, 2017 6:32 PM, "Carlton Samuels" <<mailto:carlton.samuels@gmail.com> carlton.samuels@gmail.com> wrote: Just seeing this. ICANN's remit is coordinating the Internet's unique identifiers in furtherance of a stable and secure domain name system. While interesting and even mildly entertaining, the FCC's NN malarkey is decidedly outside the ICANN remit. -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: <tel:(876)%20818-1799>876-818-1799 Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround ============================= On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 2:07 PM, William Michael Cunningham <<mailto:williamcunningham840@gmail.com> williamcunningham840@gmail.com> wrote: A reading of the FCC Net Neutrality order clearly reveals how impactful this order will be on ICANN's stated mission and goals. A focus on technical aspects of the operation of the Internet's identifiers is incorrect. Such a focus is simply too narrow, driven and suggested by a small group of mainly non-minority individuals who appear to support the financial interests of their group, and their group alone. This entirely monetary focus is contrary to ICANN's desire to facilitate discussion by all internet users in matters of national internet policy development. Here are some other factors: "Security and Stability" "Diversity - income, gender race." "Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice" Clearly, the order will impact each of these areas separately and jointly. I suggest a formal process for obtaining opinions from the At-large group about perspective on the proposed FCC policy, not short circuiting discussion by listening to the opinions of a small group of insiders. In other words, why don't we ask people what they think, instead of telling them that the FCC policy is irrelevant? On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 10:08 PM, William Michael Cunningham <<mailto:williamcunningham840@gmail.com> williamcunningham840@gmail.com> wrote: Clearly, you have not looked at this or the previous order and I have no interest in doing it for you. I'd also suggest you look at the video of the prior net neutrality hearing under the previous Chair. Since I was at that meeting, I can confirm that your concerns were noted quite indelibly. On Dec 4, 2017 10:01 PM, "John R. Levine" <<mailto:johnl@iecc.com>johnl@iecc.com> wrote: Interesting. Suggest you look again.
Thanks for confirming that we have both looked at each of the 125 paragraphs of the FCC's recent order, as well as Appendices A and B, and the statements of the various commissioners and we agree that there is nothing affecting the operation of the Internet's identfiers that would be relevant to ICANN. R's, John -- Minority and Women-owned Company Small Business Financing Guide and Workbook: <https://www.minorityfinance.com/mfinform1.html>https://www.minorityfinance.com/mfinform1.html
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