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ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers for the Third Review of ICANN Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3)
by Chantelle Doerksen Feb. 1, 2017

Feb. 1, 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-2017-01-31-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for Volunteers for the Third Review of ICANN Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3) 31 January 2017 Represent the global stakeholder community by participating in ICANN Reviews. Apply today to join the team of global experts that will help improve the transparency and accountability of ICANN, and ensure it meets its commitments to the global community. ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the third review of ICANN Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. To apply, please click here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 2.78 MB] to fill out your Statement of Interest. You may also print out the Statement of Interest form and submit it to reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org>. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials by Friday, 21 April 2017, 23:59 UTC. All applications and supporting materials will be published as they are received on the public ATRT3 wiki page[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Context and Chronology The specific objectives for the Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3) Review are to review ICANN's execution of its commitment to maintain and improve robust mechanisms for public input, accountability, and transparency so as to ensure that the outcomes of its decision-making reflect the public interest and are accountabile to the Internet community. ICANN's Accountability and Transparency Review originated under the Affirmation of Commitments in 2009. Effective 1 October 2016, ICANN's obligation to conduct this review was incorporated into ICANN Bylaws. The composition of the Review Team will be determined by the ICANN community. For more information, please see Section 4.6. of the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. More information is included in the "Background" section below to provide an overview of events leading up to this Call for Volunteers. Scope of the Accountability and Transparency Review The ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> mandate that the community conduct a periodic Review to assess how ICANN is executing its commitment to maintain and improve robust mechanisms for public input, accountability, and transparency. This ensures that the outcomes of its decision-making reflect the public interest and are accountable to the Internet community. The focus of the ATRT3 Review may include, but is not limited to, the following: * Assess and improve Board governance which may include an ongoing evaluation of Board performance, the Board selection process, the extent to which the Board's composition and allocation structure meets ICANN's present and future needs, and the appeal mechanisms for Board decisions contained in the Bylaws; * Assess the role and effectiveness of the GAC's interaction with the Board and with the broader ICANN community; make recommendations for improvements to ensure effective consideration by ICANN of GAC input on the public policy aspects of the technical coordination of the DNS; * Assess and improve the processes by which ICANN receives public input (including adequate explanation of decisions taken and rationale); * Assess the extent to which ICANN's decisions are supported and accepted by the Internet community; * Assess the policy development process to facilitate enhanced cross community deliberations, and effective and timely policy development; * Assess and improve the Independent Review Process; and * Assess the extent to which prior Accountability and Transparency Review recommendations have been implemented and the extent to which implementation of such recommendations has resulted in the intended effect. Compensation ATRT3 Review Team members will not receive compensation from ICANN for their service on the team. However, travel, meal and lodging costs for Review Team members who participate in Review Team meetings will be reimbursed upon request in accordance with ICANN's community support travel guidelines[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_news_…>. Responsibilities Review Team members will have the following general responsibilities: * Participate in creation of charter documents for the Review Team; * Select appropriate performance indicators and benchmarks; * Consider public, ICANN Organization and Board input and incorporate it as appropriate in Review Team recommendations; * Determine whether additional data or analysis is needed and participate in an ensuing provider selection, if necessary, in accordance with ICANN procurement practices; * Provide timely updates to the community on the status of the Review Team's work; * Analyze findings; * Draw conclusions based on findings, develop useful, feasible and implementable recommendations; * Provide guidance on prioritization of recommendations and definition of desired outcomes; * Post the Draft Report of the Review Team for public review and comment; * Deliver a Final Report of the Review Team; * Designate several Review Team members to participate in the implementation planning work that follows the delivery of the Final Report of the Review Team and Board action on the recommendations. Skills and Experience To compose a well-balanced Review Team, ICANN seeks members who, in the aggregate, possess the following skills and experience: * Performance assessment and audits * Good governance and board performance * Performance measurement * Process improvement * Knowledge of recognized frameworks for organizational excellence * Principles of accountability applicable to organizations broadly similar to ICANN Desired Attributes Applicants should possess the following professional and personal attributes: * Commitment and time to participate * Multistakeholder community understanding * Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude * Willingness to learn * Readiness to contribute * Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or preconceptions * Analytical skills * Good communication skills using multiple methods and tools Methodology, Budget and Support ICANN will provide the Review Team with a clearly articulated review budget. Throughout the Review, the Review Team will periodically report on its progress related to planned schedule and budget. ICANN organizational support will be made available to the Review Team. Support will include assistance with project management, organization of work, documents and activities, and sharing of tools and best practices for conducting an effective review. English is the working language of the Review Team. Key communications and documents will be translated in accordance with the ICANN Language Services policies[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 277 KB]. Background The ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> stipulate that "The Accountability and Transparency Review shall be conducted no less frequently than every five years measured from the date the previous Accountability and Transparency Review Team was convened." That would mean that the Call for Volunteers would take place no later than 4 October 2017. However, prior to the incorporation of this review into the ICANN Bylaws, several events took place leading up to ICANN's current commitment to launch the Call for Volunteers for ATRT3 in January 2017. The information presented below provides an overview of events leading up to this Call for Volunteers. * October 2012 – Call for Volunteers[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> for the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2). * February 2013 – Review Team (ATRT2) announced[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. * December 2013 – ATRT2 issued Final Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 3.46 MB] and Recommendations. * June 2014 - the ICANN Board of Directors accepted all twelve ATRT2 Recommendations and directed the President and CEO of ICANN, through his designee(s), to proceed with the implementation - Resolution 2014.06.26.14[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. For more information on the status of the implementation activities, please visit the ATRT2 Implementation Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. * July 2015 - In response to community concerns about workload, the ICANN Board delayed the start of ATRT3 until July 2017 via Resolution 2015.07.28.09[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Note that under the Affirmation of Commitments, reviews were on a shorter cycle. * January 2016 - In response to concerns raised by The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) about delaying ATRT3 until July 2017, ICANN noted[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 469 KB] that the Call for Volunteers to form the ATRT3 Review Team will be launched in January 2017. * August 2016 - the Co-Chairs of the Cross Community Working Group on ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) wrote[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 118 KB] to the ICANN Board, presenting possible options of how to combine Work Stream 2 (WS2) efforts and the ATRT3 work, to avoid work duplication. The co-Chairs took this step because as the IANA Stewardship Transition was being completed, and the ICANN Community was engaged in WS2 to address remaining issues, many of the WS2 topics were related to issues expected to be addressed in the ATRT3, i.e. accountability and transparency. * October 2016 - The ICANN Board responded[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 439 KB] that, "It is not up to the Board to dictate the scope of this important community review. While we share the concerns raised of avoiding duplication of resources, it is essential that the broader ICANN community have a voice in determining how the ATRT3 should be scoped in alignment with the Bylaws. The Board and the ICANN Organization stand ready to support the community's direction." * December 2016 - the CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs contacted the SO/AC Chairs<http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/2016-December/…>, proposing a limited scope for ATRT3 as well as a reduced-size Review Team. They suggested that, if the broader ICANN Community agrees with the proposal and rationale, the SO/AC chairs issue a public statement or a letter to the ICANN CEO and Board Chair that explains why a limited scope is appropriate and indicate the level of support among the ICANN community for this limitation. ICANN organization is not aware of any collective community response to the CCWG-Accountability Co-Chair's note. Additional Materials Call for Volunteers: Accountability & Transparency Review Team[slideshare.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.slideshare.net_ican…> from ICANN[slideshare.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.slideshare.net_ican…> Contact If you have any questions, please send an email to: reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org>.

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we have a 1-week extension of public comment period on IRP Supplemental Procedures
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

As discussed on our last BC members call, we requested a 2 week extension on this public comment period. The IRP Implementation Oversight Team (IOR) working group granted us 1 week, since they have their own deadlines to analyze comments and prepare their final recommendations to the CCWG. This comment is now due by 1-Feb-2017. From: Karen Mulberry <karen.mulberry(a)icann.org<mailto:karen.mulberry@icann.org>> Date: Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:01 PM To: Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org>> Cc: BC Executive Committee <bc-excomm(a)icann.org<mailto:bc-excomm@icann.org>> Subject: Re: [Ext] Request for 2-week extension of public comment period on IRP Supplemental Procedures Steve, I wanted to confirm that the Co-Chair’s have approved a deadline extension for the IRP Public Comment period for one additional week. I hope that this will provide sufficient time for your submission. Thank you, Karen Mulberry Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives (MSSI) ICANN From: Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org>> Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 7:15 PM To: Karen Mulberry <karen.mulberry(a)icann.org<mailto:karen.mulberry@icann.org>> Cc: BC Executive Committee <bc-excomm(a)icann.org<mailto:bc-excomm@icann.org>> Subject: [Ext] Request for 2-week extension of public comment period on IRP Supplemental Procedures Hi, Karen. As the staff contact for Updated Supplementary Procedures for the IRP[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>, we are contacting you to formally request a 2-week extension to the public comment period. The period is scheduled to end 25-Jan, and we are requesting an extension to 8-Feb, at the earliest. The justification to grant this extension is that we only just received a legal analysis and recommendations for the proposed procedures. Sidley Austin, attorneys to the CCWG, prepared a legal memo (attached) that was shared with the BC membership only last week (12-Jan). We’d like to incorporate some of Sidley’s analysis, and need additional time to have BC members review the changes. I do not see any great urgency to the adoption of IRP procedures, so I hope this request can be granted. Glad to field questions you may have about this request. Regards, Steve Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency

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FILED: BC comment on Identifier Technology Health Indicators: Definition
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

Today the BC filed the attached comment on Identifier Technology Health Indicators: Definition. (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ithi-definition-2016-11-29-en ) Thanks to John Berard and Denise Michel for drafting, and to Andy Abrams and Alex Deacon for edits.

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FILED: BC comment on Proposed ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

Today we filed the attached comment on the Proposed ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy. (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/anti-harassment-policy-2016-11-07-en ) Thanks to Phil Corwin, Denise Michel, and Marilyn Cade for drafting and edits.

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FILED: BC comment on Continuous Data-Driven Analysis of Root Server System Stability Draft Report
by Steve DelBianco Dec. 25, 2016

Dec. 25, 2016

The BC filed the comment below (also attached), regarding ICANN’s draft report on Continuous Data-Driven Analysis of Root Server System Stability (CDAR) Thanks to Denise Michel for drafting. From: Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org>> Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 8:45 AM To: "comments-cdar-draft-27oct16(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-cdar-draft-27oct16@icann.org>" <comments-cdar-draft-27oct16(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-cdar-draft-27oct16@icann.org>> Subject: Business Constituency (BC) comment on Continuous Data-Driven Analysis of Root Server System Stability Draft Report The ICANN Business Constituency (BC) submits the comment below, regarding the Draft Report on Continuous Data-Driven Analysis of Root Server System Stability (CDAR) The Business Constituency acknowledges the importance of examining the technical impact of the New gTLD Program on the root server system scalability. This is a critical path review that not only should be completed and addressed before launching the next round of new gTLDs, but related, ongoing data collection, analysis and publication should be a high priority for ICANN. The BC commends the authors for providing a clear, concise and well written draft report. The BC also commends the authors for considering and responding to the BC’s previous comments on the CDAR Study Plan that guided their work. We strongly agree with the draft report that “the absence of an observed degradation of the security and stability of the root DNS system is no reason to be less cautious about possible future impact of New gTLD Program.” The BC wholly endorse the draft report recommendations: “In particular, we recommend the New gTLD Program to continue enforcing a gradual rate of delegating new gTLDs, which is one of its current preventive root zone scaling measures. Further, we advise more continuous monitoring of the impact of new gTLD delegations. To enable monitoring in a more continuous manner, an upgrade of current data collection efforts is recommended. Finally, we recommend including continuous monitoring of the identified risk parameters.” The BC asks that ICANN’s Chair and CEO confirm that these recommendations will be fully implemented and that relevant data, analysis and monitoring reports be publicly posted. Further, the BC reiterates its recommendation that new gTLD impacts on addresses also be assessed and monitored and that relevant reports and data be made publicly available. -- This comment was drafted by Denise Michel and 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 Implementation of Thick Whois policy for consistent labeling and display
by Steve DelBianco Dec. 17, 2016

Dec. 17, 2016

The BC filed the attached comment on Implementation of Thick Whois policy for consistent labeling and display. (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rdds-labeling-display-2016-10-21-en ). Note that this submission also includes the BC comment on Proposed Implementation of GNSO Thick RDDS (Whois) Transition Policy for .COM, .NET and .JOBS Thanks to Susan Kawaguchi, Claudia Martinuzzi, Jay Sudowski, and Steve DelBianco.

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FILED: BC comment on Proposed Thick Whois transition policy for COM, NET, and JOBS
by Steve DelBianco Dec. 17, 2016

Dec. 17, 2016

The BC filed the attached comment on the Proposed Thick Whois transition policy for COM, NET, and JOBS (comment page at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposed-implementation-gnso-thick-rd… ) Note that this submission also includes the BC comment on Implementation of Thick Whois policy for consistent labeling and display. Thanks to Susan Kawaguchi, Claudia Martinuzzi, Jay Sudowski, and Steve DelBianco.

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Call for Volunteers: Join Cross-Community Working Group tasked to develop a proposal(s) for the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the New gTLD Auction Proceeds
by Chantelle Doerksen Dec. 15, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

[ANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for volunteers to join Cross-Community Working Group tasked to develop a proposal(s) for the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the New gTLD Auction Proceeds 13 December 2016 In Brief The New gTLD Program (approved in 2011 established auctions as a mechanism of last resort to resolve string contention (when two or more applications are in direct contention). Most string contentions (approximately 90% of the competing application sets) have been resolved through other means, and never reach an auction conducted by ICANN's authorized auction service provider. For the others, however, they proceed to an ICANN-facilitated auction. It was recognized from the outset that significant funds could accrue as a result of these ICANN-facilitated auctions of last resort. To date, over 230 million USD has been accrued. These auction proceeds have been reserved and earmarked until the ICANN Board authorizes a plan for the appropriate use of the funds. A Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG) is now being formed, and the CCWG will be tasked to develop a proposal(s) on the mechanism to allocate the new gTLD Auction Proceeds and the ICANN Board must consider the proposal. The CCWG will NOT make any recommendations or determinations with regards to specific funding decisions (i.e. which specific projects or organizations are to be funded or not). Below you will find further information concerning the various ways you can participate and/or contribute to this effort as well as the expected time commitment. What the CCWG is tasked to do The CCWG is tasked with developing a proposal(s) for consideration by the Chartering Organizations (those ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees that have adopted the CCWG Charter) on the mechanism that should be developed in order to allocate the new gTLD Auction Proceeds. That proposal will then be submitted to the ICANN Board. As part of this proposal, the CCWG is expected to factor in a number of legal and fiduciary principles[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [DOC, 48 KB], due diligence requirements that preserve ICANN's tax-exempt status, as well as address matters such as potential or actual conflicts of interest. The CCWG will NOT make any recommendations or determinations with regards to specific funding decisions (i.e. which specific organizations or projects are to be funded or not). The CCWG is required to, at minimum, to give appropriate consideration to and provide recommendations on the following questions1[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>, taking into account the Guiding Principles as well as the legal and fiduciary constraints outlined in the charter: 1. What framework (structure, process and/or partnership) should be designed and implemented to allow for the disbursement of new gTLD Auction Proceeds? 2. What will be the limitations of fund allocation, factoring in that the funds need to be used in line with ICANN's mission while at the same time recognising the diversity of communities that ICANN serves? 3. What safeguards are to be put in place to ensure that the creation of the framework, as well as its execution and operation, respect the legal and fiduciary constraints that have been outlined in this memo? 4. What aspects should be considered to define a timeframe, if any, for the funds allocation mechanism to operate as well as the disbursements of funds? 5. What conflict of interest provisions and procedures need to be put in place as part of this framework for fund allocations? 6. Should any priority or preference be given to organizations from developing economies, projects implemented in such regions and/or under-represented groups? 7. Should ICANN oversee the solicitation and evaluation of proposals, or delegate to or coordinate with another entity, including, for example, a foundation created for this purpose? 8. What aspects should be considered to determine an appropriate level of overhead that supports the principles outlined in this charter? 9. What is the governance framework that should be followed to guide distribution of the proceeds? 10. To what extent (and, if so, how) could ICANN, the Organization or a constituent part thereof, be the beneficiary of some of the auction funds? 11. Should a review mechanism be put in place to address possible adjustments to the framework following the completion of the CCWGs work and implementation of the framework should changes occur that affect the original recommendations? As a first step, the CCWG is expected to (1) develop and adopt a work plan and an associated schedule of activity and (2) at a minimum, to publish an Initial Report for public comment followed by a Final Report, which will be submitted to the Chartering Organizations for their consideration. The ICANN Board will consider the report in its final decision-making and the Board has committed to enter into a dialogue with the CCWG if the Board does not believe that it can accept a recommendation. For further details, please review the CCWG Charter[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. How the CCWG will work The CCWG is expected to adhere to the following Guiding Principles, both in the context of its deliberations as well as the final recommendations: * Ensure transparency & openness; * Provide sufficient accountability; * Ensure that processes and procedures are lean & effective; * Take all appropriate measures to deal with conflicts of interest; and * Deal with diversity issues. ICANN WGs use transparent, open processes. As a result, the meetings of the CCWG will be recorded and transcribed, these recordings and transcriptions, together with the mailing list archives are publicly posted. The CCWG will collaborate using a public workspace for draft materials and all final work products and milestones will be documented on the WG's wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. How to participate There are various ways to participate in this process and it is important that you give due consideration to the desired level of involvement as well as time commitment you are able to make: Level of involvement Expected time commitment2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Requirements Individual participant 2-4 hours per week for at least 1 year (weekly conference calls + preparation time) Complete Statement of Interest as well as Declaration of Intention Mailing List Observer 1-2 hours (review of mailing list) None. Respond to public consultation 2-4 hours – per public comment opportunity (Time required to review materials and provide input). None. * Individual participants – anyone interested can volunteer to join the CCWG as a participant, regardless of whether they are members of any ICANN SO or AC or have been active participants in ICANN. Participants are expected to actively contribute to mailing list conversations as well as meetings – it is anticipated that the CCWG will at a minimum meet on a weekly basis via teleconference. Participants are expected to provide essential input to the process. Participants will be required to provide a Statement of Interest (SOI[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>) as well as a Declaration of Intention ([include link when available]. Note, an intention to apply for these funds following the completion of the CCWG work will not preclude individuals and/or organizations from participating in the CCWG, but these intentions need to be declared as part of the CCWG transparency and accountability requirements. * Mailing list observers – for those who are merely interested in monitoring the CWG's conversations, there is the possibility to sign up as a mailing list "observer" which offers read-only access to the mailing list. Mailing list observers will not be permitted to post, will not receive invitations to the various meetings or calls of the WG and will not have to complete a Statement of Interest. At any point in time, an observer can request to switch status to participant or visa versa. * Public Consultation Respondent – In addition, there will be opportunities to provide input through public consultations and public comment processes that the CCWG is expected to organize throughout its deliberations. In addition to participants and observers, there will also be members appointed by each Chartering Organization (CO) (a minimum of two and a maximum of five per CO). In addition to participating in the deliberations in the same manner as other participants, CO appointed members are expected to serve as a liaison between their respective Chartering Organization and the CCWG. Members must, if and when necessary, ensure that the Chartering Organizations are kept up to date on the progress and deliberations of the CCWG as well as sharing any input from the Chartering Organization with the CCWG. How to Join If you are interested in joining the CCWG as an individual participant or mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevkx6yfyD6HPyeTpJlLmZx_OQGvH8yFaY…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> or send the Word document https://community.icann.org/x/FpjDAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> filled in to the GNSO Secretariat<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org?subject=CCWG%20Auction%20Proceeds%20-%20call%20for%20volunteers>. Following that you will receive further instructions on how to complete your Statement of Interest and Declaration of Intention. All members and observers will be listed on the CCWG's wiki page. Next steps In addition to this call for volunteers, Chartering Organizations are also in the process of identifying their respective members to this effort, each according to their own processes. It is the expectation that the WG will convene for its first meeting during the week of 23 January 2017. Following that, regular online meetings will be scheduled in accordance with the CCWG's work plan and schedule. Further information and preparation For those interested in volunteering for this effort, you are strongly encouraged to review the following materials prior to the first meeting of the CCWG: * The new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Charter[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [DOCX, 60 KB] * Slides from new gTLD Auction proceeds[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [PDF, 1.8 MB] drafting team presentation 12 October 2016 * The New gTLD Auction Proceeds discussion paper[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_draf…> [PDF, 798 KB] (7 Dec 2015) * Additional materials available at the CWG's wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Background In March 2015 that the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) started discussing a possible process for facilitating the conversation around new gTLD auction proceeds during the ICANN meeting in Singapore[singapore52.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__singapore52.icann.org_…>. As part of that discussion, it became clear that there was interest from the GNSO to commence formal conversations on the topic of new gTLD auction proceeds and following which, the GNSO Council reached out to other ICANN Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to determine whether there would be interest to form a cross-community working group (CCWG) on this topic. Following a number of sessions on this topic during the ICANN53 in Buenos Aires (see https://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-soac-high-interest[buenosai…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__buenosaires53.icann.or…> and https://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-cwg-new-gtld-auction[buenos…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__buenosaires53.icann.or…>), a discussion paper[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_a…> [PDF, 456 KB] was published in September 2015 to solicit further community input on this topic as well as the proposal to proceed with a CCWG on this topic. As the feedback received on the discussion paper confirmed the support for moving forward with a CCWG, James Bladel, GNSO Chair, reached out to all the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees to ask for volunteers to participate in a drafting team to develop a charter for a CCWG on this topic. All ICANN SO/ACs, apart from the ccNSO, responded to this request and have put forward volunteers to participate in the drafting team. The Drafting Team ('DT'), commenced its deliberations on Tuesday 23 February 2016. A draft charter for community discussion was published in advance of ICANN 56 and discussed during the cross-community session[sched.co]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sched.co_7NE0&d=DgMFaQ&…> held at ICANN56. Following ICANN56, the DT reviewed all the input received[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> and updated the proposed charter accordingly. On 13 September, this proposed charter[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> was shared with all ICANN SO/ACs with the request to review it and identify any pertinent issues that would prevent adoption of the charter, if any. Subsequently, a webinar was held on 13 October to allow for some additional time and information to undertake this review. As no pertinent issues were identified, the proposed charter was submitted for adoption by the ICANN SO/ACs prior to the ICANN meeting in Hyderabad. To date, the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), ASO (Address Supporting Organization), ccNSO (Country Code Supporting Organization) and GNSO have adopted the charter with other groups expected to follow. ________________________________ 1[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Note, these questions have been reflected here in abbreviated format – to review the full questions, please see the CCWG Charter. 2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> The CCWG will determine its own work plan and schedule so these estimations are based on the experience with previous CCWGs.

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WEBINAR: WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System December 2016 Report | 12 January 2017 at 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
by Chantelle Doerksen Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2016-12-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ WEBINAR: WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System December 2016 Report 12 December 2016 LOS ANGELES – 12 December 2016 – ICANN will host an interactive webinar on 12 January 2017 to review findings of the "WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System December 2016" report published today[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>. Participants will learn about: * The methodology used in the WHOIS report. * Regional differences in WHOIS accuracy. * Trends across reports. * Next steps following the report. This latest report is a follow-on to the "WHOIS ARS Phase 2 Cycle 2 Report: Syntax and Operability Accuracy[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…>," published in June 2016. The report includes comparisons based on Registrar Accreditation Agreements (2009 RAA v. 2013 RAA) and top-level domain types (e.g., new or "legacy" gTLDs) across ICANN regions. ________________________________ Webinar Details & How to Attend Date: 12 January 2017 Time: 16:00 - 17:00 UTC Join via Adobe Connect<https://participate.icann.org/gdd> View Dial-In Information[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_gddwebin…> The webinar will be conducted in English. Recordings will be published in the knowledge center of the WHOIS website at: http://whois.icann.org/en/knowledge-center[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__whois.icann.org_en_know…>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>.

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Multistakeholder Ethos Award 2017: Nominations
by Chantelle Doerksen Dec. 12, 2016

Dec. 12, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-12-12-en Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/sKJcUjdA5gT50Dl72> ICANN is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award. Launched in 2014 at ICANN50 in London, the Multistakeholder Ethos Award recognizes ICANNparticipants who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions, acknowledging the importance of ICANN's multistakeholder model of Internet governance, and contributed in a substantive way to the higher interests of ICANN's organization and its community. The ideal recipient(s) will have served in roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization and/or Advisory Committee in a significant capacity. Candidates for the award will demonstrate at least five years of participation in the ICANN Community. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of community members appointed by the Chairs of each Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANNStakeholders with the aim of consensus building and collaboration that substantiate ICANN's multistakeholder model; 2. Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, through the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and demonstrating a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests; and 3. Demonstrated additional devotional factors exhibited by time spent supporting ICANN's multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/sKJcUjdA5gT50Dl72> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Any additional information in support of nominations and/or questions about the award process may be submitted via email at ethosaward2017(a)icann.org<mailto:ethosaward2017@icann.org>. Award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2017 at ICANN59 Johannesburg.For more insights on the award program, please consult the ICANN Community Wiki<https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw>. Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/sKJcUjdA5gT50Dl72> ###

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