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Pre-ICANN59 Policy Update Webinar | Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC
by Chantelle Doerksen May 22, 2017

May 22, 2017

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-05-22-en Please RSVP via this form by 13 June 2017. You will receive remote participation details the week of 12 June 2017. The ICANN Policy Development Support Team will host a Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 15 June 2017 at 10:00 and 19:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), in preparation for the upcoming ICANN59 Policy Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. The purpose of the webinar is to summarize policy activities across the ICANN policy development community and to brief the community on the Empowered Community consultation and cross-community sessions taking place in Johannesburg. Briefings on the Empowered Community Consultation and Cross-Community Sessions: · Special session on the Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments · Next-Generation Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Registration Directory Services (RDS) policy requirements · General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) · Geographic names · Operational side of ICANN's Operating Plan and Budget · Who sets ICANN's priorities? Updates on Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees: · Address Supporting Organization (ASO) and regional Internet registries (RIR) policy development · Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) · Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) · At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and At-Large Community · Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) · Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) · Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session runs in English for 90 minutes. The webinar will be conducted via Adobe Connect along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, participants may submit questions using the chat function in Adobe Connect. Recordings of the webinars will be made available here. The Policy Development Support Team is always available to answer any questions via email at policyinfo(a)icann.org. Please RSVP via this form by 13 June 2017. You will receive remote participation details the week of 12 June 2017.

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FILED: BC comment on review of Competition, Trust, and Choice from new gTLDs
by Steve DelBianco May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

Today we filed the attached comment on the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations for New gTLDs. (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cct-rt-draft-report-2017-03-07-en ) Thanks to drafters Susan Kawaguchi and Tim Chen, with edits by Waudo Siganga, Andrew Mack, Ellen Blackler, and Steve DelBianco. It was approved in accord with the BC Charter. — Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency

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FILED: BC comment on Proposed Bylaws Changes regarding Board Reconsideration Responsibilities
by Steve DelBianco May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

As discussed on today’s BC member call, we filed a comment on the proposed Bylaws Changes to Move the Board Governance Committee's Reconsideration Process Responsibilities to Another Board Committee. See below and attached. Thanks to Phil Corwin for drafting. From: Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org>> Date: Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 6:51 PM To: "comments-bylaws-bgc-31mar17(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-bylaws-bgc-31mar17@icann.org>" <comments-bylaws-bgc-31mar17(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-bylaws-bgc-31mar17@icann.org>> Cc: Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org<mailto:Samantha.Eisner@icann.org>>, Steve Gwon <steve.gwon(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.gwon@icann.org>> Subject: Business Constituency (BC) comment on Proposed Bylaws Changes regarding Reconsideration Responsibilities The ICANN Business Constituency (BC) supports the proposed Bylaws Changes to Move the Board Governance Committee's Reconsideration Process Responsibilities to Another Board Committee. (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/bylaws-bgc-2017-03-31-en ) Regarding the proposed charter for the new Board Accountability Mechanisms Committee, the BC has these suggestions and requests: Section 1. Purpose It is proposed that there could be an "Additional purpose to be defined by the Board as appropriate.” The BC believes that the Board should minimize the scope of any additional Committee work so that it can focus on Reconsideration Requests. Section 3. Composition The BC suggests that the Board maintain a 2:1 ratio of voting to non-voting directors on this Committee. The BC requests explanation for why subcommittees might be needed to handle Reconsideration Requests. The BC requests explanation of the anticipated role for consultants and advisors in the handling of Reconsideration Requests. — This comment was drafted by Philip Corwin and Steve DelBianco. It was approved in accord with our charter. Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency

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FILED: BC comment on ICANN's Draft African DNS Market Study
by Steve DelBianco May 7, 2017

May 7, 2017

Today the BC filed the attached comment on ICANN's Draft 2016 African Domain Name System Market Study. (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/africa-dns-market-study-2017-03-11-en ) This comment was drafted by Waudo Siganga, Andrew Mack, and Lawrence OlaWale-Roberts, with edits by Jimson Olufuye and Steve DelBianco. It was approved in accord with the BC Charter. — Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency

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FILED: BC comment on ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget
by Steve DelBianco April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Today the BC filed the attached comment on ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget. (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/fy18-budget-2017-03-08-en ) Thanks to drafters Jimson Olufuye, Chris Chaplow, Marilyn Cade, Jay Sudowski, Denise Michel, and Steve DelBIanco. It was approved in accord with the BC Charter. — Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency

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SubPro Community Comment 2 (CC2) Public Comment extended
by Chantelle Doerksen April 25, 2017

April 25, 2017

Dear all, The leadership team of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG would like to inform you that the deadline for response to Community Comment 2 has been extended to 22 May 2017. This extended deadline applies to both the public comment period (https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-04-24-en)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> as well as to ICANN community responses sent directly to the PDP WG. While the deadline is being extended, the PDP WG leadership would like to encourage you to submit your comments as early as possible so that the WG and sub teams can begin considering them. In addition, the PDP WG leadership would like to reiterate a point made in its original message to you on 20 March 2017: recognizing that this survey is extensive, respondents may want to only provide answers to select questions that relate to their own interests or concerns. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Kind Regards, GNSO-SECS

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Business Constituency (BC) comment on Enhancing Accountability Guidelines for Good Faith
by Steve DelBianco April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

Today the BC filed this comment, as noticed to membership on 1-April. The ICANN Business Constituency (BC) appreciates the work of the CCWG-Accountability on its Work Stream 2 recommendations ( posted at https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-accountability-ws2-good-fa… ) The BC endorses the draft recommendations on Guidelines for standards of conduct presumed to be in good faith associated with exercising removal of individual Directors of the ICANN Board. This comment was approved in accord with the BC charter. — Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency

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CCWG Accountability Work Stream 2: please complete the Ombudsman Survey
by Chantelle Doerksen April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017

** sent on behalf of CCWG Accountability Work Stream 2** Dear all, As part of the CCWG Accountability Work Stream 2 assignments, the ICANN Office of the Ombudsman is currently being assessed by an independent assessor. It would be great if you could spare 5-10min maximum to take part in the survey that closes at the end of this week. Survey link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3462816/ICANN Kind regards, Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Specialist, SOAC Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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The Chairman’s Blog: Reconsideration Requests, the Board Governance Committee and the Empowered Community - ICANN
by Chantelle Doerksen April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-chairman-s-blog-reconsideration-request…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…> The Chairman’s Blog: Reconsideration Requests, the Board Governance Committee and the Empowered Community [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…> In February this year, the Board passed a resolution[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> to move reconsideration requests out of the Board Governance Committee (BGC) and create a separate Board committee specifically devoted to oversight of ICANN’s accountability mechanisms, including the reconsideration responsibilities. The BGC’s reconsideration responsibilities are specified in ICANN’s fundamental bylaws, so this change requires affirmative approval by the Empowered Community. This recommendation is out for public comment[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> now, and will be closing 10 May 2017. I want to make sure that everyone knows about this from the beginning, because it’s the first time the Empowered Community power may be used. One of the BGC’s primary role is the administration of the Board’s internal structure. Each year, it polls Board members on their preferences for committee memberships and their interests in the positions of Board chair and vice-chair, and then offers potential slates to the Board for their consideration. The BGC is also responsible for helping the Board implement its Conflicts of Interest Policy, which has included the use of Conflicts and Ethics subcommittees to help Board members evaluate how potential or perceived conflicts of interest might impact decisions. In its role of enhancing Board effectiveness, the BGC has overseen the development of training opportunities for Board members. In addition to these, and other governance-related activities, the BGC has also handled appeals when someone challenges one of the Board’s or ICANN Org’s decisions. This appeals process is known as “reconsideration.” Over the past several years, the number of reconsideration requests has grown. Moreover, during the Enhancing ICANN Accountability work, the ICANN community proposed enhancements to the Reconsideration Process, including expanding the times when reconsideration can be sought and placing more direct responsibility on the BGC for substantive work in resolving requests within a shorter time frame. The Board fully supports improvements in the reconsideration process and has focused on how best to continue to implement the recommendations of the Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) on Accountability. In anticipation of increased future workloads, as well as a need to have a group that is focused on the appeals process, the Board recommends moving the reconsideration process into a committee responsible for the oversight of ICANN’s accountability mechanisms. You can read about the resolution and our rationale for putting it forward in a blog[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…> that BGC Committee Chair Chris Disspain and I posted in February. After the public comment period, the Board will review the proposed Fundamental Bylaws amendments, and, if approved, the Empowered Community will then have an opportunity to consider whether it supports the amendments. It will be up to the Empowered Community to choose how to approach this task. One possibility includes hosting a Community Forum on the amendments to the Fundamental Bylaws during ICANN59<https://meetings.icann.org/en/johannesburg59> in Johannesburg, South Africa, in June 2017. Information on the Empowered Community can be found in Article 6[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> of ICANN’s bylaws, and information on the Fundamental Bylaws Approval Process can be found in Annex D[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, Article 1.

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ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Call for FY17 Q3 takes place on 27 April 1500 UTC. Register now.
by Chantelle Doerksen April 13, 2017

April 13, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-04-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Call for FY17 Q3 takes place on 27 April 1500 UTC. Register now. 12 April 2017 ICANN has announced its FY17 Q3 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 27 April 1500 UTC. The call will focus on how ICANN has implemented community policy for the quarter ending 31 March 2017, as well as provide an update from our European engagement team. This European update is part of a new format to spotlight regional activities. Please click here[survey.clicktools.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__survey.clicktools.com_a…> to register for the call and receive instructions on how to join. If you are unable to access the form, please email us<mailto:icann.communications@icann.org> your full name and an email address to be registered. The call is open to anyone and live interpretation will be offered in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. There will be a question & answer (Q&A) session and all materials (recordings, transcripts and presentations) will be made available on the ICANN website[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. ?These calls were organized to enhance ICANN's accountability and transparency efforts. They are also a great way for you to stay informed on what the organization has done in line with ICANN's mission of keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. More information Please visit the Reporting page[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> on the ICANN website for more information, including recordings of previous calls. The presentation will be posted 24-48 hours in advance.

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