August 2009 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

Slackers (*not* the movie!)
by George Kirikos 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Hello, On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Mike Rodenbaugh wrote: > I wonder why I bother to do anything of benefit to the BC, when I am > attacked on our public list for simply raising a topic for membership > discussion, and including my personal opinion on that topic. You know, I was going to let that statement of self-pity go, feeling that it would be seen as jumping on someone when they're down if I followed up. But, then I saw this attempt to offload promised work to ICANN staff: http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-rap-dt/msg00304.html that was already late, as I noted at: http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-rap-dt/msg00305.html It's one thing to pretend one does things that "benefit the BC", it's another thing to actually deliver upon them. That also means showing up at meetings (recall the GNSO Council meeting where no BC reps dialed in?), being on time, etc. Oh yes, and since requesting the updated BC Members List and Contacts list, have we seen deliverables? Nope. However, the Secretariat did find to: 1) Make *dozens* of updates on Twitter: http://twitter.com/GaryHills 2) Check to see if I had a Twitter page of my own! (see the referrer URL in #3) Sorry, I don't waste my time Tweeting. 3) Visit my personal homepage linked to my Twitter page (i.e. via the referrer URL): 81.247.72.198 - - [13/Aug/2009:07:28:53 -0400] "GET / HTTP/1.1" 200 6654 "http://twitter.com/GeorgeKirikos" "Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 6.0; Trident/4.0; SLCC1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30618)" and note 81.247.72.198 is certainly Gary's IP address, as it was in the headers of the email forwarded on behalf of Marilyn: Received: from 198.72-247-81.adsl-dyn.isp.belgacom.be (HELO ZaparazziPC) ([81.247.72.198]) by relay.skynet.be with SMTP; 13 Aug 2009 14:34:17 +0200 I don't expect folks to go "above and beyond" the call of duty, just do the work they promised to do. My criticisms might be tough, but they're certainly fair. So, if folks want to Twitter all day, or claim they do a lot for the BC, that's fine --- just do the work you're supposed to do, and there's no need for me to waste my time writing emails like this (emails on topics that others are either uninfomed about, and love to see the true facts of how this constituency operates, given the number of people who downloaded the CADNA Form 990 statement the other day), or are simply too meek to state the obvious and leave it up to the more vigilant and outspoken ones to play "bad cop" while they can then play "good cop." There are two types of people in this world, givers and takers. This constituency needs more of the former, and fewer of the latter. Sincerely, George Kirikos 416-588-0269 http://www.leap.com/

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MP3 recording GNSO Council teleconference, Thursday, 13 August 2009
by BC Secretariat 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Please find the MP3 recording of the GNSO Council teleconference, held on Thursday, 13 August, 2009 at: http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-council-20090813.mp3 on page http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/#august Happy listening! Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat http://gnso.icann.org

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GCOT request for input from CBUC members
by BC Secretariat 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Forwarded on behalf of Marilyn Cade Dear Julie My appreciation to the GCOT for the opportunity to comment on the establishment of a separate Administrative team. My response is that it is very much an improvement to the GNSO to separate the Policy Council and its work from the Administrative functions, as proposed. I will make a couple of proposed changes, however, in the team's proposal. Since this was distributed via the constituencies, I have cc'd the BC list as FYI. I think that there are very good ideas in this proposal by the GCOT. Let me try to describe the area where I would propose a change. On page 4, under Executive Committee, I propose a change to the role of the Executive Committee. First, think of this administrative management group as a 'team'. So that group will have a chair, which they elect. Then, it is appropriate to have the Policy Chair, [or Vice Chair ]and one more rep sit on the Coordinating Team to ensure that there is reflection of the Policy Council's priorities, but there is not a need to have such a formalized structure that creates a second layer on top of the Administrative Coordinating Team. Thus, I could see that we could strike the new Executive Committee of 5 people. This will be perceived by many as creating too much layering. Keep this simple. Divide the work as proposed. Have a separate Administrative team, put the Policy chair/and one more policy rep on it. The two chairs then have separate functions. There may be instances when both chairs should participate in certain events, or meetings, when both administrative management and policy development/management are being discussed. I am sure that can happen in a cohesive and collegial manner. So, "yes" to the new Administrative Group, but cut out the 'supra chair' and cut out the executive committee idea of 5 people. The constituencies/groups should all be largely self governing, and will hopefully have independent management structures of their own that are seprate from their elected policy councilors. Otherwise, I want to applaud the work of the group in the write up of this document. It is well thought out, and succinct in how it describes what is a significant change, but one that can improve the neutral administrative functioning of the GNSO, while also enabling the dedication of time and focus on the important policy development activities. Best Regards Marilyn Cade ICT Strategies mCADE llc

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IP-Watch: Congress Members Seek Permanent ICANN-US Link
by Philip Sheppard 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

For information http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/2009/08/05/congress-members-seek-permanent-i… us-link/

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GNSO Council Restructure Timetable and Transition Plans
by Philip Sheppard 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

For information We will be posting the recently Board approved version of the CSG charter soon (with comments regarding process issues). We will be posting a revised BC charter soon for discussion and approval. Philip _____ Dear GNSO Community members; As promised by Denise last week, the Staff has developed a timetable of key tasks and milestones that need to be addressed over the next two months to seat the new GNSO Council by the ICANN Seoul meeting deadline. Attached please find two documents. The first, entitled "GNSO Council Restructure Implementation Timetable," sets out the various topic areas that need to be addressed between now and Seoul including, among other things, Bylaws Amendment efforts, Council seat appointments and the approval of Council operating procedures. Where appropriate, Staff has provided specific "last-date" milestones to help Council, Stakeholder Group and Constituency leaders plan their internal activities in a timely manner. The second, document, entitled "GNSO Council Restructure Implementation Plan," is being provided as a draft first-step to help community leaders make the final detailed transition decisions necessary to have the new Council members take their seats in Seoul. The document, presented in draft form, provides one potential plan format and provides a table identifying each of the existing voting GNSO Council Representatives by name, organized by Stakeholder Group (except NCAs). The table includes the term-expiration of each seat, the potential disposition of that individual's Council seat, an action column indicating which seats appear to require an election or appointment, and the regional affiliation for the seats of Councilors whose terms are not expiring this year. As with all our previous Staff suggestions, the documents are intended to provide some initial guidance and to be used as tools to issue-spot and spark discussion and debate where appropriate. We hope they may prove useful at the upcoming Council and Restructure Drafting Team meetings. I am happy to field any questions or comments any of you have about specific dates or references in the documents. Best regards, Rob Hoggarth

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IRTP (Part B)
by BC Secretariat 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Dear Members There is a call for volunteers to join the working group for the next stage of the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policies Policy Development Process. http://gnso.icann.org/issues/transfers/call-pdp-irtp-30jul09.pdf Mike Rodenbaugh and Mike O'Connor have both agreed to continue working on Part B of the PDP. If any BC members would like to join them and be involved in the IRTP please let me know as soon as possible at the secretariat address. Best wishes Gary

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BC Newsletter
by BC Secretariat 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Dear Members The latest edition of the BC newsletter is now available at the website: www.bizconst.org Best wishes Gary

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GNSO Improvements Board action and follow-up efforts
by BC Secretariat 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Dear Community Members: At last Thursday's Board meeting, the Directors considered a number of issues related to GNSO Improvements, and made significant progress towards seating the new GNSO Council in Seoul. Specifically, the Board adopted resolutions that: (i) approved all of the Stakeholder Group Charters as recommended by the Structural Improvements Committee, and (ii) approved the ability of the Contracted Party House to select Board Seat #13, and the ability of the Non Contracted Party House to select Board Seat #14. The Board also discussed pending new Constituency applications, and acknowledged that Staff is posting a complete set of Bylaws Amendments for public comment. The Amendments, which have been posted, reflect the Board's recent decisions and other GNSO restructuring matters necessary to seat the new Council. Please note that these Bylaw Amendments (Version 2) address a number of issues that impact the work of the GNSO Restructuring Work Teams. Because these proposed Bylaws include provisions that the GNSO Restructuring Drafting Team did not review during its work, Staff posted two documents to assist the community in its review. One document highlights the differences between the GNSO proposed Bylaws proposals (<http://icann.org/en/general/proposed-gnso-council-bylaw-amendments-notes-co…>) and the other is a Staff Explanation for some of the more substantive amendments included in Version 2 (<http://icann.org/en/general/proposed-gnso-council-bylaw-amendments-explanat…>). These include a discussion of issues such as: changes to Annex A; additional voting threshold for certain contracting parties; and procedures for adopting the GNSO Operating Rules and Procedures. We encourage the GNSO Restructuring Work Teams to review and discuss these materials at their next meetings, and to provide comments during the public comment period, which closes on 23 August. The Board expects to act on a comprehensive set of amendments at its 27 August meeting. . Additional information on GNSO Improvements follow-up actions that should be completed in the next few months will be posted shortly. Regards, Denise Denise Michel ICANN Vice President Policy Development

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Lead Networks Files for Arbitration
by "BC Secretariat" 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Lead Networks Files for Arbitration http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-05aug09-en.htm 5 August 2009 On Friday, 24 July 2009, Lead Networks Domains Pvt. Ltd. ("Lead Networks") began the process of commencing an arbitration proceeding with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") challenging ICANN's decision to allow the RAA to expire without renewal because of Lead Networks' failure to comply with the requirements of its RAA http://www.icann.org/correspondence/burnette-to-malik-14jul09-en.pdf [PDF, 74K]. In its filing to initiate arbitration, Lead Networks requested that ICANN and the arbitration panel stay the non-renewal until an arbitration decision is rendered. Although Lead Networks allowed the RAA to expire before seeking to arbitrate, ICANN has determined that a temporary stay is warranted in this case to protect affected registrants and users. Lead Networks will be reinstated as a registrar effective Tuesday, 04 August 2009. Guidance is provided below for registrants who may be affected by this arbitration action. Frequently Asked Questions Q. How are registrants affected by Lead Networks' arbitration filing? A. Your domain names will remain with Lead Networks until the arbitration panel renders its decision or until you choose to transfer your domain name. In other words, during the arbitration, Lead Networks will operate as an ICANN-accredited registrar pursuant to the RAA and shall be required to comply with all contract provisions, the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ( "UDRP"), and the transfer policy. Q. What happens if I have a pending UDRP administrative proceeding involving a domain name sponsored by Lead Networks? A. Continue with the proceedings, as you do not need to do anything additional right now. Lead Networks will continue to be obligated to perform under the RAA and, thus, will be required to enforce the decision once panel provides its ruling. Q. What happens if I won a UDRP administrative proceeding involving a domain name sponsored by Lead Networks? A. In accordance with the RAA, Lead Networks is required to enforce the arbitration panel's decision unless the registrant provides evidence of a lawsuit against the complainant in a court of mutual jurisdiction within 10 business days of the issuance of the UDRP decision. If Lead Networks has not enforced the decision, please immediately submit a report pursuant to the UDRP Intake Report System at http://www.internic.net/UDRPIntakeReportSystem.html. Please be sure to complete all fields and follow all prompts. Q. What action is ICANN planning to take? A. During the arbitration process, ICANN intends to aggressively defend its decision not to renew the RAA with Lead Networks. Q. How long will it take to complete the arbitration? A. Arbitration is unpredictable. ICANN hopes and will request that the arbitration panel conclude the arbitration as quickly as possible, but it could be several months before an arbitration decision is rendered. Q. What affect does the arbitration filing have on ICANN's previously announced bulk transfer process? A. ICANN will continue to complete the process pursuant to the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure (posted at http://www.icann.org/en/processes/registrars/de-accredited-registrar-transit ion- procedure-01oct08.pdf [PDF, 119K]) in order to be prepared to authorize a bulk transfer of the names upon conclusion of the arbitration, if necessary and such a transfer would promote the community interest. Q. I have read everything above, but still have some questions about my domain name. Whom should I contact? A. You should contact Lead Networks first with any issues. If you are still not able to get answers to your questions, please contact ICANN's contractual compliance team at compliance(a)icann.org. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat http://gnso.icann.org

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Apply now for GNSO Council Non Commercial Seats
by "BC Secretariat" 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-05aug09-en.htm Apply Now For GNSO Council Non Commercial Seats 5 August 2009 Representation of the Non Commercial Community on the GNSO Council will double from three to six representatives this October when a new Council is seated in Seoul, South Korea. New transitional ICANN Board appointments will fill three of the new Council seats. This month the ICANN Board is accepting Statements of Interest from members of the non commercial community who would like to volunteer for these three new positions and potentially serve as full GNSO Councilors for the next two years. As outlined in the attached flyer [PDF, 226K | DOC, 148K] http://www.icann.org/en/committees/improvements/soi-notification-board-ncsg- appo intments-04aug09-en.pdf this is a unique opportunity for leaders in the non commercial community to step forward and serve the ICANN community at a pivotal moment in the Internet's development. Background and Explanation: At its 30 July meeting the ICANN Board approved a transitional charter for a new Non Commercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG) (see - http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/ncsg-proposed-charter-30jul09-en.pdf) The charter sets out a transitional approach (Section 8 - Appendix) for selecting the NCSG's GNSO Council representatives. Under this transitional approach, the current Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC) will elect 3 Council seats (in total). The remaining 3 seats will be temporary Board appointments with the expectation that additional non-commercial Constituencies will be formed/approved and participate in filling future NCSG Council seats. The transition period will be two years. Of the four new Stakeholder Group Charters approved by the Board last week, this temporary seat selection by the Board is unique to the NCSG. It reflects a fundamental view that the current non-commercial community participation in the GNSO is not yet sufficiently diverse or robust to select all six of the NCSG's allocated Council seats (as was originally intended by the Board's GNSO Improvements initiative). It is important to note that this condition is temporary. The Board expects that the new Board-appointees will work hard in the coming months with the ICANN Staff and the community to forge new relationships and structures that will achieve the Board's goal of a robust and diverse non-commercial community within the GNSO framework. At the direction of the Board's Structural Improvements Committee (SIC), the ICANN Staff has prepared a formal GNSO Council NCSG Position Notification Form [PDF, 60K | DOC, 71K] and a formal Statement of Interest Form application [PDF, 30K | DOC, 54K] for interested persons to review. The GNSO Council NCSG Position Notification Form explains the duties of the new positions. The Statement of Interest Form asks interested persons for some personal information and gives volunteers the opportunity to explain their interest in the positions and their qualifications for the Council member duties. The Board and ICANN Staff will keep all submissions in strict confidence and no personal contact information will be shared. The Process From Here: The Board hopes that a number of candidates will express their interest in volunteering for these new positions over the course of this month. The Structural Improvements Committee of the Board will evaluate all statements of interest and will make recommendations for finalists to the full Board for consideration at the Board's scheduled 30 September special meeting. Selected candidates will be notified as soon as possible to give them an opportunity to travel to and participate in the first meeting of the restructured GNSO Council in Seoul, South Korea on 28 October 2009. Deadline and How to Submit Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest will be accepted through Noon PDT on Monday 31 August 2009 at the email address - ncsg-seats(a)icann.org The promotional flyer announcing this opportunity can be found here: [PDF, 226K | DOC, 148K] http://www.icann.org/en/committees/improvements/gnso-councilor-recruitment-a dver tisement-05aug09-en.pdf The formal Statement of Interest Form can be found here: [PDF, 30K | DOC, 54K] http://www.icann.org/en/committees/improvements/soi-form-ncsg-council-positi ons- 2009-2011-en.pdf The formal Position Notification Form can be found here: [PDF, 60K | DOC, 71K] http://www.icann.org/en/committees/improvements/soi-notification-board-ncsg- appo intments-04aug09-en.pdf Staff Responsible: Robert Hoggarth (please send specific questions or queries to policy-staff(a)icann.org) Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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