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Final Report from Panel on Global Internet Cooperation and Governance Mechanisms
by Gabriella Schittek May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014

Dear all, The Panel on Global Internet Cooperation and Governance Mechanismsa global Panel of prominent stakeholders from diverse organisations and governmentshas released its key recommendations on how to evolve the Internet governance (IG) ecosystem to accommodate global needs for collaboration, interconnectivity and Internet growth. The report also presents a roadmap and timeline for the future management of the Internet: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-fb-2014-05-20-en The report is available at http://internetgovernancepanel.org/sites/default/files/ipdf/XPL_ICAN1403_Int ernet%20Governance%20iPDF_06.pdf Kind regards, Gabi

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Blog Post by Fadi Chehadé on the Transition from US Government
by Gabriella Schittek May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014

Dear all, Fadi Chehadé has written a blog post on the Transition from the US Government: http://blog.icann.org/2014/05/transition-from-u-s-government-has-four-work-t racks/ Kind regards, Gabi

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Dial in details Council call 22 May 12:00 UTC
by Kristina Nordstrom May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

Dear all, The next ccNSO Council call will take place this week on 22 May at 12:00 UTC. Please find the dial in details below: Dial in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann/ Conference ID: 5258 Adobe Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/ccnsocouncil/ Two-way audio will be available in the Adobe Room. Kind regards, Kristina

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30-2014: ICANN FY13 Form 990
by Gabriella Schittek May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by 22 May at the latest, in case you do not agree with the Triage recommendations to 30-2014 on the ICANN FY form 990. Kind regards, Gabi > > == > Topic: ICANN FY13 Form 990 > > Originator: ICANN > > Summary of request: ICANN filed its Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June > 30, 2013 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). > http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15may14-en.htm > > Date received: 16 May 2014 > > Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: Not stated > > Recommended action, if any: Post to SOP WG for information (done) > > Expertise needed, if any: Financial > > Date of submission to Council: 20 May > > Last date of Council decision: 22 May > > Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low > > >

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Council Call preparation material
by Gabriella Schittek May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

Dear Councillors, Please find the preparation materials attached. Apologies about the delay! Kind regards, Gabi Draft Agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 22 May 2014 1) Apologies 2) Minutes and Actions See http://ccnso.icann.org/node/44926 3) Internet Governance Fora 3.1 Update · 1 Net initiative (Mathieu Weill) · Brazil meeting (Demi Getschko, Carolina Aguerre) · I* activities (Regional Organisations) · 5th Panel (Byron Holland) · ccWG Internet Governance (Jordan Carter, see also item 6, tentatively) 3.2 Discussion 4) IANA Transition Process See attachment 1 4.1 Update Coordination Committee (Byron) 4.2 Discussion 5) ICANN Process to Enhance ICANN¹s Accountability 6) Charter ccWG on Internet Governance 7) Council Updates 7.1 Chair Update 7.2 Vice-chair Update 7.3 Councillors Update 7.4 Regional Organisations Update 7.5 Staff Update 8) Working Group and Other Updates 8.1 SOP Working Group 8.2 CRI Working group 8.3 FoI WG (Keith Davidson) 8.4 ccWG Drafting Charter (Becky Burr) 8.5 Meeting Programme Working Group (Katrina Sataki) 8.6 ccWG on Use of Names of Country and Territories 9) Liaison Updates 9.1 GNSO Liaison (Patrick Myles) See attachment 2 9.2 ALAC Liaison (Ron Sherwood) See attachment 3 10) Update Work Plan See attachment 4,5,6,7 and 8 10.1 Annual Work Plan 10.2 Monthly update 11) Date of Next Meetings 25 June 2014, 16.00 local London time 21 August 2014, 12.00 UTC 25 September 2014, 12.00 UTC 12) AOB

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ccNSO Council Call
by Kristina Nordstrom May 19, 2014

May 19, 2014

When: Thursday, May 22, 2014 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. Greenwich Standard Time Where: 12:00 UTC *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

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29-2014: Report on Supporting the Domain Name Industry in Underserved Regions
by Gabriella Schittek May 19, 2014

May 19, 2014

Dear Councillors, In case you do not agree with the triage recommendation on this topic, please, let me know by 21 May, at the latest. Thanks, Gabi > > == > Topic: Report on Supporting the Domain Name Industry in Underserved Regions > > Originator: ICANN > > Summary of request: ICANN is exploring ideas and strategies to help promote > the domain name industry in regions that have typically been underserved. In > particular, ICANN is looking at existing barriers to Registrar Accreditation > and operation and considering ways that these challenges might be mitigated. > See http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/dns-underserved-14may14-en.htm > > Date received: 15 May 2014 > > Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 30 June 2014 > > Recommended action, if any: Post to community for information (done) > > Expertise needed, if any: Various > > Date of submission to Council: 19 May 2014 > > Last date of Council decision: 21 May 2014 > > Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Depending on region: Low/Middle > > >

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Re: [ccnso-members] Re: [ccTLDcommunity] Call for volunteers drafting team ICANN Accountability Discussions
by Nigel Roberts May 19, 2014

May 19, 2014

I am persuaded and thus volunteer. On 05/18/2014 08:24 PM, Mathieu Weill wrote: > Dear all, > > I understand from the timeline described that very little time, if > any, will be available for ccNSO members to comment on the draft from > the Committee before it is presented to the Council. This is a great > incentive to contribute up front ;-) > > So I would be happy to contribute to the drafting and reviewing process. > > I also noted that Icann's announcement states : >> As the public comment period is underway, ICANN will be reaching out >> to the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees regarding the >> identification of Working Group members. ICANN anticipates that the >> Working Group will commence its work, including consideration of >> community input, during ICANN 50 in June 2014. It's expected that >> sub-working groups on specialized subject areas will be useful and >> open to all. > I have not seen any details about this future working group such as > expected workload or anything, but please consider me as a volunteer. > > Best > Mathieu > > Le 16/05/2014 10:53, Gabriella Schittek a écrit : >> Dear all, >> >> As you may know, ICANN has launched a comment period on ICANN >> Accountability: >> http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06may14-en.htm >> >> The ccNSO "IANA Transfer Coordination Committee" (see >> http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/iana-transfer.htm) will prepare an >> input to this, however, interested ccTLD Community members are also welcome >> to participate. >> >> As there is not much time left to the deadline for submissions (27 May), the >> work needs to be kicked off as soon as possible. Should anyone be interested >> in joining this drafting team, please, let me know by Monday, 19 May at the >> latest. Hopefully, a first draft will be produced by 23 May, for the Council >> to review. >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Gabi >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ccTLDcommunity mailing list >> ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org >> http://www.lists.cctld-managers.org/mailman/listinfo/cctldcommunity >> >> To unsubscribe please send a blank email to ccTLDcommunity-unsubscribe(a)lists.cctld-managers.org > > -- > ***************************** > Mathieu WEILL > AFNIC - directeur général > Tél: 01 39 30 83 06 > mathieu.weill(a)afnic.fr > ***************************** > ATTENTION : L'Afnic a déménagé le 31 mars 2014 ! > Notre nouvelle adresse est : > Afnic - Immeuble Le Stephenson - 1, rue Stephenson - 78180 Montigny-le-Bretonneux

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Fwd: ccNSO Application for Membership (Marshall Islands (.mh))
by Nigel Roberts May 19, 2014

May 19, 2014

Dear Councillors We have received an application for membership of the ccNSO from .MH (Marshall Is.). Gabi has made the usual inquiry of the IANA which has disclosed nothing out of the ordinary that might affect the application. (See attached). By this email, therefore, I am sending the application to Council for the usual examination. I would be grateful if you would please respond with any objections or comments in the next 5 working days, up until 2359 UTC on Monday 26th May. Nigel Roberts

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Call for volunteers drafting team ICANN Accountability Discussions
by Gabriella Schittek May 17, 2014

May 17, 2014

Dear all, As you may know, ICANN has launched a comment period on ICANN Accountability: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06may14-en.htm The ccNSO "IANA Transfer Coordination Committee" (see http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/iana-transfer.htm) will prepare an input to this, however, interested ccTLD Community members are also welcome to participate. As there is not much time left to the deadline for submissions (27 May), the work needs to be kicked off as soon as possible. Should anyone be interested in joining this drafting team, please, let me know by Monday, 19 May at the latest. Hopefully, a first draft will be produced by 23 May, for the Council to review. Kind regards, Gabi

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Draft Agenda Council Call 22 May 12.00 UTC
by Gabriella Schittek May 15, 2014

May 15, 2014

Dear Councillors, Please, find the draft agenda for next week's Council call below. Please, let me know as soon as possible in case you wish to add any item. Thanks, Gabi Draft Agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 22 May 2014 1) Apologies 2) Minutes and Actions 3) Internet Governance For a 3.1 Update · 1 Net initiative (Mathieu Weill) · Brazil meeting (Demi Getschko, Carolina Aguerre) · I* activities (Regional Organisations) · 5th Panel (Byron Holland) · ccWG Internet Governance (Jordan Carter, see also item 6, tentatively) 3.2 Discussion 4) IANA Transition Process 4.1 Update Coordination Committee (Byron) 4.2 Discussion 5) ICANN Process to Enhance ICANN¹s Accountability 6) Charter ccWG on Internet Governance 7) Council Updates 7.1 Chair Update 7.2 Vice-chair Update 7.3 Councillors Update 7.4 Regional Organisations Update 7.5 Staff Update 8) Working Group and Other Updates 8.1 SOP Working Group (written update) 8.2 CRI Working group (written update) 8.3 FoI WG (Keith Davidson) 8.4 ccWG Drafting Charter (Becky Burr) 8.5 Meeting Programme Working Group (Katrina Sataki) 8.6 ccWG on Use of Names of Country and Territories (written update) 9) Liaison Updates 9.1 GNSO Liaison (Patrick Myles) 9.2 ALAC Liaison (Ron Sherwood) 10) Update Work Plan 10.1 Annual Work Plan 10.2 Monthly update 11) Date of Next Meetings 25 June 2014, 16.00 local London time 21 August 2014, 12.00 UTC 25 September 2014, 12.00 UTC 12) AOB

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Report on Supporting the Domain Name Industry in Underserved Regions
by Gabriella Schittek May 15, 2014

May 15, 2014

Dear all, ICANN has published a report on Supporting the Domain Name Industry in Underserved Regions, such as Africa or the Middle East. In particular, ICANN is looking at existing barriers to Registrar Accreditation and operation and considering ways that these challenges might be mitigated: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/dns-underserved-14may14-en.htm Comments are welcome until 30 June 2014. Kind regards, Gabi

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Sponsors sought for the ccTLD Cocktail in London!
by Kristina Nordstrom May 14, 2014

May 14, 2014

Dear all, We are now looking for sponsors for the ccTLD Cocktail event on Tuesday night, 24 June in London! Should your registry be interested in sponsoring this event, please let me know as soon as possible. Any amount is welcome and appreciated! Kind regards, Kristina

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I* Post-NETmundial Meeting Statement
by Gabriella Schittek May 14, 2014

May 14, 2014

Dear all, ICANN has posted a "I* Post-NETmundial Meeting Statement statement from the so called "I-leaders": http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-13may14-en.htm Kind regards, Gabi

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28-2014: ICANN's Draft Operating Plan and Budget
by Gabriella Schittek May 13, 2014

May 13, 2014

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by Thursday, 15 May in case you do not agree with the Triage Committee's recommended action forward on ICANN's Draft Operating Plan and Budget. Thanks, Gabi > > == > > > Topic: ICANN's Draft Operating Plan and Budget > > Originator: ICANN > > Summary of request: ICANN's Draft Operating Plan and Budget: > http://www.icann.org/en/about/financials/proposed-opplan-budget-fy15-08may1… > n.pdf > > Date received: 9 May 2014 > > Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 1 July 2014 > > Recommended action, if any: Post on email lists for information (done); > Request SOP WG to provide input > > Expertise needed, if any: Financial, managerial > > Date of submission to Council: 13 May 2014 > > Last date of Council decision: 15 May 2014 > > Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Medium-High > > >

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Call for Expressions of Interest for 2015 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect
by Gabriella Schittek May 12, 2014

May 12, 2014

Dear all, ICANN is seeking expressions of interest for leadership roles in the 2015 Nominating Committee (NomCom) that of the 2015 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. For more information, see http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-09may14-en.htm Kind regards, Gabi

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27-2014: ICANN Accountability Discussions
by Gabriella Schittek May 12, 2014

May 12, 2014

Dear Councillors, In case you do not agree with the Triage recommendation on the ICANN Accountability discussions, please email this list by the 14 May at the latest. Thanks, Gabi == Topic: ICANN Accountability Discussion Originator: ICANN Summary of request: ICANN is initiating a discussion on Enhancing ICANN Accountability. This discussion will look at how ICANN remains accountable in the absence of its historical contractual relationship to the U.S. Government and the perceived backstop with regard to ICANN's organization-wide accountability provided by that role: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06may14-en.htm Date received: 7 May Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 27 May Recommended action, if any: Inform via email lists (done); ask the IANA Oversight Transition Coordination Group, to prepare and coordinate an initial response Council response + call for other community volunteers to join the drafting. Expertise needed, if any: Various Date of submission to Council: 12 May Last date of Council decision: 14 May Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: High

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ICANN Draft Operating Plan and Budget posted
by Gabriella Schittek May 9, 2014

May 9, 2014

Dear all, ICANN's Draft Operating Plan and Budget has been posted: http://www.icann.org/en/about/financials/proposed-opplan-budget-fy15-08may14 -en.pdf and: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08may14-en.htm Comments are welcome until 1 July 2014. Kind regards, Gabi

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Discussion on ICANN Accountability initiated
by Gabriella Schittek May 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

Dear all, ICANN is initiating a discussion on Enhancing ICANN Accountability. This discussion will look at how ICANN remains accountable in the absence of its historical contractual relationship to the U.S. Government and the perceived backstop with regard to ICANN's organization-wide accountability provided by that role: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06may14-en.htm Your input is welcome until 27 May 2014. Kind regards, Gabi

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26-2014: ICANN Board Member Compensation
by Gabriella Schittek May 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by Friday, 9th May in n case you do not agree with the Triage Committee's recommendation on the public comment period on ICANN Board Member Compensation. See below for further details. Kind regards, Gabi > > == > > Topic: ICANN Board Member Compensation > > Originator: ICANN > > Summary of request: ICANN has opened a comment period on ICANN Board members > compensation, including a proposed Bylaws revision that would allow non-voting > Board liaisons to accept compensation if approved by the voting Board members: > http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/bylaws-amend-compensation-02may… > en.htm > > Date received: 5 May 2014 > > Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 23 May 2014 > > Recommended action, if any: Post to email lists for input (done) > > Expertise needed, if any: Legal, financial, managerial > > Date of submission to Council: 7 May 2014 > > Last date of Council decision: 9 May 2014 > > Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low > > >

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Reminder: Call for Presentations ccTLD News Session
by Gabriella Schittek May 5, 2014

May 5, 2014

Dear all, This is a reminder to let me know by Friday, 9 May at the latest if you wish to give a presentation during the ccTLD News session in London. See below for more information. Kind regards, Gabi On 22/04/14 15:23, "Gabriella Schittek" <gabriella.schittek(a)icann.org> wrote: >Dear all, > >As always, we will host our popular "ccTLD News Session" during the London >meeting. > >If your registry recently has undergone any interesting changes, is >kicking >off some new initiatives or is facing challenges, which you wish to inform >the ccTLD community about please let me know! > >I need following information from you: > >Name of presentation: >Name of presenter: >Short summary (2-3 sentences will do!): >Estimated time needed: > >As we only have a limited time slot, we can't, unfortunately, guarantee a >slot for every volunteer. Filling in the requested information will help >our >Programme Working Group in making a selection of presentations. > >Please, let me know if you wish to present by Friday, 9 May at the latest. > >Kind regards, > >Gabi > > >

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Public comment Period on ICANN Board Member Compensation
by Gabriella Schittek May 5, 2014

May 5, 2014

Dear all, ICANN has opened a comment period on ICANN Board member's compensation, including a proposed Bylaws revision that would allow non-voting Board liaisons to accept compensation if approved by the voting Board members: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/bylaws-amend-compensation-02may1 4-en.htm Comments are welcome by 23 May 2014. Kind regards, Gabi

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Blog Post on post NETmundial Action by Fadi Chechadé
by Gabriella Schittek May 5, 2014

May 5, 2014

Dear all, Fadi Chehadé has written a blog post on "Turning Talk Into Action After NETmundial": http://blog.icann.org/2014/05/turning-talk-into-action-after-netmundial Kind regards, Gabi

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ccNSO Activity Summary April 2014
by Kristina Nordstrom May 1, 2014

May 1, 2014

ccNSO Activity Summary April 2014 Working/Study Group Output: 16 April – Internet Governance Review Group Transcript<http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/transcript-ig-16apr14-en.pdf> Singapore Meeting Output: 8 April - ccNSO Singapore Meeting Highlights<http://ccnso.icann.org/node/44548> 7 April – ccNSO Meeting Video Singapore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KehSb9-cV-o&feature=youtu.be 3 April - ccNSO members meeting evaluation Singapore: https://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspxsm=eweUwnXyvFTk0oTSTvMI7EsJIG46VE3VpH2A<https://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=eweUwnXyvFTk0oTSTvMI7EsJIG46VE3VpH2A>Ph9EUVA_3d ccNSO Council Output: Latest Council Minutes<http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-ccnso-council/minutes-ccnso-co…>, Singapore Meeting 26 March 2014 ccNSO-related Public Comment Periods: 22 April - The Internationalised Registration Data Expert Working Group (IRD WG) Interim Report http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/ird-interim-14apr14-en.htm (Comment period open until 5 May) 22 April - Nominations for ICANN Multistakeholder Award Programme http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21apr14-en.htm (Comment period open until 17 May) 10 April - ICANN has now published its Draft Strategic Plan, Fiscal Year 2016 2020: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/stratplan-draft-09apr14-en.htm 10 April - ICANN Draft Proposal, based on initial community feedback, of the principles and mechanisms and the process to develop a proposal to transition NTIA's stewardship of the IANA functions: http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/iana/transition/draft-proposal-08a… 9 April - ICANN Call for Public Input to the IANA Transition Process<http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/iana/transition/draft-proposal-08a…> (Comment period open until 8 May) Links and Announcements regarding the IANA stewardship transfer: 29 April ccNSO Council Interim Comments on the IANA Transition<http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/iana/transition/ccnso-council-inte…> 9 April - Views and Reactions to the IANA Transition Process<http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/iana/transition> Other Announcements: 22 April - ICANN's Fellowship Programme, applications to the Los Angeles meeting: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-18apr14-en.htm 22 April – ICANN Policy Update April: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr14-en.htm 16 April – New ccNSO page on Internet Governance Issues: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/igrg.htm 10 April - ICANN's Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) on Internet Governance submission to the NETmundial conference: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/ccwg-ig-netmundial-08apr14-en.h…

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