January 2013 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

RE: [bc-gnso] Fadi speaking to CSG at intersessional
by Jimson Olufuye 29 Jan '13

29 Jan '13

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Fadi speaking to CSG at intersessional
by Chris Chaplow 29 Jan '13

29 Jan '13

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Board Action plan on WHOIS Review Team Recommendations
by Steve DelBianco 28 Jan '13

28 Jan '13

Margie Milam was just talking to us about the Board resolution taking action on the WHOIS review team recommendations. Here's the resolution, adopted Nov-2012: (link<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-08nov12-en.htm>) And here's the Action Plan (link<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/briefing-materials-1-08nov12…>) -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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Something we might discuss with David Olive
by Steve DelBianco 28 Jan '13

28 Jan '13

Our current speaker, David Olive, authored a recent paper on Implementation vs Policy. (link<http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/pdfrWzchoAdfH.pdf>) This could be relevant given Fadi's recent statement that the Strawman was a mistake in terms of process. --Steve Here is the email cover from David: Dear GNSO Council Members: As mentioned previously, I would like to share with you a staff paper concerning the topic of policy vs. implementation which outlines a draft framework for community discussion. In addition, the paper aims to identifya number of principles, questions as well as possible improvements that will hopefully facilitate further consideration of this issue. In addition to sharing this with you, we are also planning to circulate this to the other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees for their consideration. Further to any steps the GNSO may want to take in relation to this issue, our idea would be to solicit volunteers from the different SO/ACs to set up a small organizing committee to plan a session in Beijing on this topic so further consideration can be given to possible next steps and/or recommendations. If you have any comments and/or questions, please feel free to share those with the list. This topic is also expected to be on the agenda for the nextGNSO Council meeting. Best regards, David -- David A. Olive Vice President, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 1101 New York Avenue, NW - Suite 930 Washington, D.C. 20005 Office: 202.570.7126 Mobile: 202.341.3611

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BC Members dialog with ICANN staff at ICANN offices
by Chris Chaplow 28 Jan '13

28 Jan '13

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ICANN reviews
by Steve DelBianco 28 Jan '13

28 Jan '13

Marilyn just mentioned that Rob Hoggarth will talk with us today about GNSO Review. Here's where the ICANN Bylaws call for these periodic reviews: Section 4. PERIODIC REVIEW OF ICANN STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS 1. The Board shall cause a periodic review of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, each Advisory Committee (other than the Governmental Advisory Committee), and the Nominating Committee by an entity or entities independent of the organization under review. The goal of the review, to be undertaken pursuant to such criteria and standards as the Board shall direct, shall be to determine (i) whether that organization has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, and (ii) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness. These periodic reviews shall be conducted no less frequently than every five years, based on feasibility as determined by the Board. Each five-year cycle will be computed from the moment of the reception by the Board of the final report of the relevant review Working Group. The results of such reviews shall be posted on the Website for public review and comment, and shall be considered by the Board no later than the second scheduled meeting of the Board after such results have been posted for 30 days. The consideration by the Board includes the ability to revise the structure or operation of the parts of ICANN being reviewed by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board. -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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Re: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card
by Marilyn Cade 27 Jan '13

27 Jan '13

Let's do a discussion call w BC NC reps, past and present to carry forward. Bene, please do a doodle for this for Feb 2-25. ITU WTPF has a few of us consumed for some days, but this has some flexibility in "days". Our priority is all former BC-ers re NC. Marilyn Cade BC Chair Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Caroline Greer <greer(a)etno.be> Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:30:32 To: <marilynscade(a)hotmail.com>; <owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org>; <randruff(a)rnapartners.com>; <john(a)crediblecontext.com>; <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Cc: <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card The NomComs in which I participated used a headhunter, the same one for two years. It was useful enough for initial filtering purposes but the first year in particular was challenging, as the ICANN community was completely new to the company. And its so unique, as we know! It takes a lot of coaching and guidance from the NomCom but the idea should not be dismissed, in my opinion, particularly if the headhunter has a chance to grow in experience over time. Kind regards Caroline Greer Regulatory Affairs Manager ETNO +32 476 994849 -----Original Message----- From: "Marilyn Cade " <marilynscade(a)hotmail.com> Sender: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:59:27 To: ron Andruff<randruff(a)rnapartners.com>; John Berard Berard<john(a)crediblecontext.com>; Bc GNSO list<bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Cc: Waudo Siganga<emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card When we have tried this (as the NC I was on did), we found that it was confusing to Senior executives that they were going through this layered and generalistic approach. The head hunter turned up people who didn't know ICANN and wanted to be on paid boards, Years have passed, and there is improvement in approach as well as more understanding about ICANN. Others on more recent NCs will have better insights, like Sarah and Waudo, Phil Lodico...... It is worth a discussion, I think. The geographical diversity issue and gender issues should also be addressed in our thoughts about good candidates. Keeping in mind that the NC also has important appointments in Councils and ALAC, as well. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Ron Andruff <randruff(a)rnapartners.com> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:40:52 To: <john(a)crediblecontext.com>; <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Cc: <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card Thanks for bringing your insight to this matter, John. It's good to hear the historical context around the Nom Comm considering appointing the NCAs to houses rather than having council wrestle with it. Waudo and I are grateful for this input and solicit other member's suggestions/recommendations as well. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com> ---------------- From: john(a)crediblecontext.com [mailto:john@crediblecontext.com] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:21 PM To: Ron Andruff; 'Bc GNSO list ' Cc: 'waudo siganga' Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card Ron, Thanks for this. Very helpful, item number 2 in particular as the Council got itself tied into a knot on this point last year. I was intrigued by the notion of using a headhunter, too. It will, of course, cost money, but if ICANN is to bust out of its narrower history of choice, invitation and selection, it might just do the trick. I wonder, though, if an interim step might be considered. There are a (growing) number of companies and organizations that participate in ICANN right now. These entities have two perquisites. One, they are familiar with ICANN. Two, they have their own boards comprised of outside directors. I wonder if there is a way to partner with this group to recruit senior level executives from that pool of talent? It would be cool to tap into the executive reach of companies like AT&T or organizations like the United Way. Too crazy? Cheers, John Berard Founder Credible Context 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 San Francisco, CA 94127 m: 415.845.4388 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [bc-gnso] Nom Comm Meeting Report Card From: "Ron Andruff" <randruff(a)rnapartners.com <mailto:randruff@rnapartners.com> > Date: Thu, January 24, 2013 12:04 pm To: "'Bc GNSO list '" <bc-gnso(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org> > Cc: "'waudo siganga'" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com <mailto:emailsignet@mailcan.com> > Dear all, On behalf of Waudo Segunga and I, please find the Nom Comm report card on what was accomplished at our meeting this past Monday (Jan. 21st). The Committee is working through the various channels of activity to meet our mandate, as well as raising awareness of the opportunities to serve ICANN in key leadership roles <http://nomcom.icann.org/> . Waudo and I would welcome BC members giving thought to whom they know that would be a good candidate. You can do this direct to either of us, or using the simple online recommendation process <http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest>. Thank you for taking a few minutes to consider good people that you would enjoy working with and bringing them forward to our attention. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. <http://www.rnapartners.com>

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Weekend Reading
by Phil Corwin 26 Jan '13

26 Jan '13

http://domainincite.com/11710-chehade-honestly-if-it-was-up-to-me-i-would-d… http://domainincite.com/11732-industry-man-chehade-admits-strawman-mistake Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal Virtualaw LLC 1155 F Street, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20004 202-559-8597/Direct 202-559-8750/Fax 202-255-6172/cell "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey

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Call for Volunteers: Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group Members - Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D
by Benedetta Rossi 26 Jan '13

26 Jan '13

Dear BC Members, Please find below an ICANN announcement regarding the call for volunteers for PDP Working Group members for IRTP part D. Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org *http://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25jan13-en.htm* *Call for Volunteers: Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group Members - Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D* ** *In Brief * The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on a Working Group that will address issues related to the transfer of domain names between registrars. After investigating and considering specific issues (detailed below), the Working Group is expected to recommend how to handle these issues, which could include proposals for changes to the existing Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy <http://archive.icann.org/en/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm> (a consensus policy adopted in 2004). ** ** *What This Group Will Do * The initial tasks of the group will be to consider the following six questions[1] <#_ftn1> and make relevant recommendations to the GNSO Council: a)Whether reporting requirements for registries and dispute providers should be  developed, in order to make precedent and trend information available to the  community and allow reference to past cases in dispute submissions; b)Whether additional provisions should be included in the TDRP (Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy) on how to handle disputes when multiple transfers have  occurred; c)Whether dispute options for registrants should be developed and implemented as part of the policy (registrants currently depend on registrars to initiate a dispute on  their behalf); d)Whether requirements or best practices should be put into place for registrars to make information on transfer dispute resolution options available to registrants; e)Whether existing penalties for policy violations are sufficient or if additional provisions/penalties for specific violations should be added into the policy; f)Whether the universal adoption and implementation of EPP AuthInfo codes has eliminated the need of FOAs. ** *How This Group Will Work * ICANN Working Groups use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this WG will be recorded, and the recordings will be available to the public. The mailing list for the IRTP Part D WG will be archived publicly. Working Group members are expected to submit Statements of Interest (SOI). The group will collaborate using a public workspace. The Working Group is expected to follow the GNSO Working Group Guidelines <../../Library/Caches/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/Outlook%20Temp/gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-07apr11-en.pdf>. ** *How to Join * The Council invites interested parties to provide names of expected participants who can then be added to the WG mailing list. The GNSO Council may also invite stakeholders and experts to join. Participants in the Working Group that addressed IRTP Part C are especially encouraged to apply. Community members who wish to be invited to join the group should contact the GNSO secretariat <mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org?subject=Application%20to%20Join%20IRTP%20Part%20C%20Working%20Group> (gnso.secretariat(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org>). This WG is already forming; please apply promptly. *Background * The Inter‐Registrar Transfer Policy <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/transfers/policy-01jun12.htm> (IRTP) is a consensus policy adopted in 2004 to provide a straightforward procedure for domain name holders to transfer domain names between registrars. An overall review of this policy identified areas that require clarification or improvement. At its meeting on 17 January 2013, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council passed a resolution chartering a Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group (WG) to address the topic of Inter-Registrar Transfer Policies (IRTP) Part D. Because the initial review identified a wide range of issues related to transferring domain names, the issues have been categorized into subsets. This Working Group will tackle the issues referred to as “Part D”. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1] <#_ftnref1>See the final Issue Report on the IRTP Part D <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/issue-report-irtp-d-08jan13-en.pdf> for further details on each of these issues.

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Materials for upcoming meetings in LA - Agenda BC Meeting Monday Jan. 28 & Intersessional Meeting Jan. 29 - 30
by Benedetta Rossi 26 Jan '13

26 Jan '13

Dear BC Members, Please find attached relevant materials for the upcoming meetings taking place in LA next week. The BC is hosting a meeting on Monday, Jan. 28th, 2013 which is a working session for the ExComm. Please find the agenda for the meeting attached. The room ICANN provided for Monday's meeting, has _6 additional seats for__BC members_, but we also have provided remote participation for all members to join on the phone. We regret that the ICANN facilities are limited, but dial in and transcripts will support all BC members joining the preparatory Meeting Monday. If you are local to California and can take one of the 6 seats on Monday, please let the me, BC Secretariat, know by email as soon as possible. Please also find attached the agenda for the Intersessional meeting on 1/29 and 1/30 attached. The number of attendees for these meetings have been limited by ICANN, and it is therefore not possible to volunteer to join in person unfortunately. All meetings will however be accessible via remote participation. Please let me, BC Secretariat, know which sessions you are interested in joining and participating in during the two days. The BC Chair has asked that we make every effort to have BC members recognized during the sessions, so please RSVP back to me with the sessions you are interested in joining to ensure you are recognized by the Chair and Officers present on site. Dial in details for all sessions will be sent to BC members shortly. Please let me know if you have any questions, Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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