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1NET discuss and CCWG IG : Participation in the upcoming IGF Open Consultation and planning for IGF2015
by Marilyn Cade Nov. 22, 2014

Nov. 22, 2014

Dear colleagues, As both an IGF MAG member and a member of the ICANN CCWG-IG, I wanted to note the upcoming IGF Open Consultation and remind colleagues to plan to attend in person, if you are in Geneva, Switzerland, and if not, to join us via remote participation. December 1-3, 2015, hosted at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The IGF Website is www.intgovforum.org. As most on this list are veterans, feel free to skip the information provided below, which is intended as an overview for any newcomers. As an overview, this is the kick off session, which opens with taking stock of 2014, lessons learned and launches the planning process for IGF2015. The first day allows us to glean any tips and improvements that deserve to be shared more broadly, or even incorporated into future host country expectations, or into MAG expectations. For instance, during last year's initial session, MAG members agreed by consensus to limit the role of the MAG members in submitting and designing workshops, as they are the evaluators of the workshops proposed, and to limit the number of speaking roles for MAG members, so that they can focus on recruitment of speakers, coaching, and supporting roles. Those are examples of 'lessons learned' from past taking stock discussions. Once we conclude discussing program issues and feedback about the program the MAG designed and approved for 2014, as well as organizational issues, we move into planning for 2015, including brainstorming themes, sub themes, discussion of program design, workshops, other sessions, etc. The information about the IGF Open Consultation and MAG meeting [which is also open to all interested participants] on the site will help you to prepare for the consultation, if you are new to this process. Many on this list are very experienced, and may also have suggestions to share on these two lists. If this is your first engagement with the IGF planning process: Some essentially useful background documents include the following, all of which are on the website: -Chair's Report -Individual contributions [18 were received] and the Secretariat Summary document -Agenda -Initial Participant List -List of 2015 MAG [this is the MAG just announced by the UN Secretary General]. [Note, the usual term of MAG members is 3 years, with a rotation of approximately 1/3 of the MAG each year] This meeting includes outgoing MAG members and incoming MAG members. You may see a number of names you recognize from 1NET discuss or CCWG-IG, but you will also find that there are a lot of new names and new faces in the MAG. The MAG 2015 had a very high number of rotations and incoming members, with a significant expansion in the number of female members appointed, and a growth in the number of participants from developing countries and emerging economies, from all stakeholder groups. The three days will be fast paced, and highly interactive. Fortunately, the IGF Secretariat provides not only remote access but also transcripts for the sessions, which are posted very rapidly. So, if you cannot join a particular session due to time constraints [or time zone constraints], you can quickly scan the transcript and 'catch up'. The Remote Moderators will also provide a mechanism for you to make comments during the meetings. Needless to say, there are a lot of activities of relevance and implication for the IGF 2015 planning process, including NETmundial itself, held in April, 2014; the UNESCO meeting in early March; the Cyber Event, to be hosted by the Netherlands in April, as well as NETmundial, and the WuZhen Summit are all undoubtedly of interest to consider for their contribution to Internet policy and governance discussions. The CSTD Intercessional which takes place November 26-28; UNGA considerations of the ICT4D Resolution, the recently concluded ITU Plenipot [just concluded in Busan]. And of recent interest, the WuZhen Summit, just ending in WuZhen, China. It is important to remember that Internet Governance, and the purpose of the IGF is far beyond addressing ICANN, which is only one example of IG at work; nevertheless, the discussions about ICANN's role, and activities are of ongoing interest and relevance, and will be part of the discussions at the IGF planning sessions; such as the work underway on the IANA transition; the development of Accountability mechanisms at ICANN. Other discussions about the "NETMundial Initiative" and the related WEF activities planned for January, and how these activities support and enhance and strengthen the IGF should also be expected to be discussed. As we begin the process of planning the IGF2015, hosted in Brazil, views and perspectives about such activities and events are part of the ecosystem landscape that can contribute to help to inform the program development, while recognizing that the purpose of the IGF is still guided by the Tunis Agenda, which led to its creation by the UN Secretary General. And that we have a lot of work to do at the IGF. Finally, there will be an update on the financial status of the IGF Trust Fund, and an update from the newly launched IGF Support Association [IGFSA], which was catalyzed by ISOC in 2014, launched during the IGF2014, in Istanbul, and is launching fund raising to support strengthening and supporting the IGF Secretariat and critical activities, described on the IGFSA website, at IGFSA,org. Others on these lists engaged in the Executive Committee include Avri Doria, Cheryl Miller, Raul Echeberria, Tarek Kamel, Edmon Chung, plus others. The Secretary to the IGFSA is Markus Kummer, a name well known to all of us! As we are only a week away -- IGF Open Consultation and MAG meeting - Dec 1-3, I hope to see [or hear] many of those on these lists and look forward to your active contributions in the planning process for IGF2015. I welcome hearing from any colleagues regarding your perspectives, or suggestions. Marilyn Cade Note, this is written on my ipad, so apologies for formatting, and spelling errors. _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss(a)1net.org http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

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Policy calendar for 20-Nov-2014 BC member call
by Steve DelBianco Nov. 19, 2014

Nov. 19, 2014

Here's a Policy Calendar for the BC member call on 20-Nov-2014 Channel 1. BC participation in ICANN Public Comment process Recently filed: We supported<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BC-comment-on-RSEP-for-2…> Neustar registry proposal to release country & territory names at second level in .Neustar gTLD. We disagreed<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BC-comment-on-BWG-NomCom…> with board WG report on Nominating Committee We disagreed<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BC-Comment-on-GAC-propos…> with a GAC Sub-group on Geographic Names in new gTLDs. Current ICANN Public Comment page is <http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment> <http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment> <https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment> here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/public-comment-2012-02-25-en>. Selected open comment opportunities below: 1. Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D PDP recommendations for Board approval (link<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/irtp-d-recommendations-2014-10-20-en>) Reply comments close 1-Dec. The BC commented on initial PDP report in Apr-2014 (link<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BC-Comment-IRTP-D.pdf>). Drafters were Chris Chaplow, Stephane Van Gelder, Elisa Cooper. Should the BC file a comment before the Board votes on the final recommendations? 2. Amendment to Registry Agreement for .NGO / .ONG for bundling of 2nd-level domains (link<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ngo-ong-amendment-2014-11-06-en>) Initial comment by 26-Nov; reply comments close 6-Dec 3. Launch program for .MADRID (link<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/madrid-alp-application-2014-11-11-en>) Initial comment by 2-Dec; reply comments close 24-Dec 4. ICANN draft 5-year Operating Plan (link<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposed-opplan-budget-2016-2020-2014…>) Initial comment by 12-Dec 5. New gTLD Auction rules for Indirect Contention (link<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auctions-indirect-contention…>) Initial comment by 14-Dec Note: BC members are encouraged to file their own comments. The BC selects topics based on member interest. --- Channel 2. Support for discussion and votes of our representatives on GNSO Council Gabi Szlak and Susan Kawaguchi are our Councilors. Report on 13-Nov GNSO Council meeting resolutions<http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#201411>. Next GNSO Council meeting is 11-Dec-2014 , at 15:00 UTC (10:00 Eastern time) --- Channel 3. Supporting discussion/voting on matters before the Commercial Stakeholders Group (CSG) Marilyn Cade, CSG Liaison. CSG representation on the IANA Coordination Group (link<https://www.icann.org/en/stewardship/coordination-group>). Look forward to report from Aparna Sridhar, Tim Smith, and Angie Graves, who are monitoring for the BC. On 25-Nov ICANN is hosting an update call on: 1. formation of Accountability CWG 2. Update on IANA Stewardship following F2F meeting in Frankfurt 3. Coordination of both activities within the CSG --- Channel 4. BC statements and responses during public meetings (outreach events, public forum, etc.)

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Council voted to approve Charter for CCWG today
by Steve DelBianco Nov. 13, 2014

Nov. 13, 2014

When Council considered the motion to approve the draft CCWG charter, Gabi raised the representation concern, saying: We agree with parity when it comes to consensus calls/voting. We object to disenfranchising chartered constituencies in the GNSO, which is the effect of limiting to 5 representatives from the GNSO. There are 7 chartered GNSO groups (Registries, Registrars, BC, IPC, ISPC, NCUC, NPOC). So 2 chartered organizations would not get a representative on the CCWG if it is limited to 5 reps. Heather Forrest of IPC supported us. Avri Doria (NCSG) disagreed with us, saying the extra reps would lead to chaos on CCWG. Avri suggested the CSG chose not to have a SG structure, so it’s up to us to get our house in order. James Bladel disagreed with us. Tony Holmes supported Gabi’s concern and said we needed to address this issue since it will come up again. Drafting team chair Thomas Rickert clarified that the charter permits each CONSTITUENCY to participate in every discussion and email list, even if the CSG gets only one vote during consensus calls Gabi also raised our concern about timing: BC members believe that the goal, as drafted, overstates the need to meet the so-called deadline of September 2015. It is more important that we get the right accountability enhancements, and that they are supported by the community. Thomas replied that the charter encourages CCWG to meet the Sep-2015 goal but is not prescriptive. The quality of the work is the decisive factor. The CCWG will determine its own outcome on the question of timing. Council approved the Charter and also approved Thomas Rickert as GNSO co-chair for this CCWG.

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FILED: Business Constituency (BC) comment on Board WG report on Nominating Committee
by Steve DelBianco Nov. 12, 2014

Nov. 12, 2014

Tonight we filed the attached comment on the Board Working Group report on the ICANN Nominating Committee. Thanks to drafters who led our effort: J. Scott Evans, Ron Andruff, and Aparna Sridhar. Plus an executive summary by Stephane Van Gelder. And lots of input from other BC members with direct experience in NomCom matters. This was an impressive team effort.

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Business Constituency (BC) comment on GAC draft document for geographic names
by Steve DelBianco Nov. 9, 2014

Nov. 9, 2014

The ICANN Business Constituency (BC) submits the attached comment on the GAC Sub-group draft document for protection of Geographic Names (link<https://gacweb.icann.org/display/gacweb/Governmental+Advisory+Committee>) We hope the attached explanations are sufficient to understand BC objections to the GAC draft document. The BC thanks the GAC for inviting public comments, and we stand ready to engage further with GAC members on this matter. Respectfully, Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency

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FILED: Business Constituency comment on Neustar's proposal for country and territory names
by Steve DelBianco Nov. 8, 2014

Nov. 8, 2014

We filed these comments tonight. Thanks to Andy Abrams, Martin Sutton, and David Fares for leading the draft.

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