January 2021 - Ccnso-council

Topics for discussion?
by Katrina Sataki Jan. 27, 2021

Jan. 27, 2021

Dear Colleagues, As agreed, I hope you had some time to think about topics for our bilateral meetings (if any, of course, i.e. if there are any topics we want to discuss with the respective groups). Please share your thoughts on the following questions: - Are there any pressing topics we would like to discuss with the Board? - Are there any pressing topics we would like to discuss with the GAC? (there was a suggestion to provide an update on ccPDP3 and ccPDP4 but that could be done as webinars, not as a bilateral meeting) If there are no topics we want to discuss, there is no need to schedule meetings and then artificially try to come up with something to fill in the slot. If there are things we need to discuss, however, then we need to schedule the meetings as soon as possible. Please let me know if there is anything by Wednesday, 27 January. - Are there any topics you would like to raise/discuss with the GNSO Council (we have already received from them a request for a bilateral meeting)? For this we have more time, let's say, by 5 February. And, the most urgent question: - Is there anything you would like me, Alejandra and Pablo to raise during our 1-2-1 call with ICANN CEO later today? (if there is anything, please let me know by 14 UTC today) Thank you! Kind regards ]{atrina

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FW: FOR YOUR REVIEW & COMMENTS: Requirements for external expert to advise Community Representatives Group on establishing the IRP Standing Panel
by Katrina Sataki Jan. 26, 2021

Jan. 26, 2021

Dear Colleagues, Any questions/comments regarding this? Have a productive week, ]{atrina From: Mary Wong [mailto:mary.wong@icann.org] Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2021 12:23 AM To: Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv>; 'Manal Ismail' <manal(a)tra.gov.eg>; 'Maureen Hilyard' <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Cc: Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org>; 'Fred Baker' <fred(a)isc.org>; 'Rod Rasmussen' <rod(a)rodrasmussen.com>; aheineman(a)godaddy.com; Elizabeth Le <elizabeth.le(a)icann.org>; Amy Stathos <amy.stathos(a)icann.org>; 'Bruna Martins dos Santos' <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com>; David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org>; Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org>; aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com; oscar(a)lacnic.net; haforrestesq(a)gmail.com; wuknoben(a)gmail.com; pablo(a)nic.pr; Julie Hammer @Bigpond <julie.hammer(a)bigpond.com>; Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org>; Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>; Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org>; Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>; Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org>; Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org>; gac-leadership(a)icann.org; 'Raoul Plommer' <plommer(a)gmail.com>; philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com; 'Tatiana Tropina' <tatiana.tropina(a)gmail.com>; 'Pamela Little' <pam.little(a)alibaba-inc.com>; 'Demetriou, Samantha' <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com>; Raphael Beauregard-Lacroix <rbeauregardlacroix(a)gmail.com>; Cole, Mason (Perkins Coie) <MCole(a)perkinscoie.com> Subject: FOR YOUR REVIEW & COMMENTS: Requirements for external expert to advise Community Representatives Group on establishing the IRP Standing Panel Dear community leaders, I’m writing to provide you with a brief update on progress as regards the establishment of an Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel. We understand that the remaining SOAC groups who intend to send appointees to the Community Representatives Group are either completing, or will shortly complete, their internal processes to do so. Thank you all for your cooperation in making sure we will be able to commence the group’s work in a timely manner. In addition, during our last call, ICANN org took an action to draft a Statement of Work (SOW) for the engagement of an external expert consultant. Please find attached for your consideration a draft SOW and a requirements document, outlining respectively the scope of work that we see the expert being asked to do and the required skills/qualifications that we believe are needed to do the work. We would like to know if you agree with the work scope and the required skills, and if there are any other factors that you would like to see added. We will greatly appreciate your feedback at your earliest convenience, and if possible by 8 February 2021. We are also compiling a list of potential experts that may meet the criteria identified, including experts that ICANN has not previously worked with. If you have any suggestions of experts that meet the skillsets identified, please let us know. We will conduct the engagement in accordance with ICANN’s Procurement Policy and will work with the Community Representatives Group, as appropriate, on the final selection, with a goal to have an expert contracted as quickly as possible after the Community Representatives Group has been finally comprised. Thank you. Please let us know if you have any questions. Best regards, Mary (on behalf of the ICANN org team supporting this effort) From: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org <mailto:mary.wong@icann.org> > Date: Friday, December 11, 2020 at 5:17 PM To: Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> >, 'Manal Ismail' <manal(a)tra.gov.eg <mailto:manal@tra.gov.eg> >, 'Maureen Hilyard' <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> > Cc: Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org <mailto:susie.johnson@icann.org> >, 'Fred Baker' <fred(a)isc.org <mailto:fred@isc.org> >, 'Rod Rasmussen' <rod(a)rodrasmussen.com <mailto:rod@rodrasmussen.com> >, "aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> " <aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> >, Elizabeth Le <elizabeth.le(a)icann.org <mailto:elizabeth.le@icann.org> >, Amy Stathos <amy.stathos(a)icann.org <mailto:amy.stathos@icann.org> >, 'Bruna Martins dos Santos' <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com <mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com> >, David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> >, Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org <mailto:Samantha.Eisner@icann.org> >, "aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> " <aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> >, "oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> " <oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> >, "claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> " <claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> >, "haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> " <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> >, "wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> " <wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> >, "pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> " <pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> >, "Julie Hammer @Bigpond" <julie.hammer(a)bigpond.com <mailto:julie.hammer@bigpond.com> >, Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org <mailto:carlos.reyes@icann.org> >, Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> >, Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> >, Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org <mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org> >, Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org <mailto:robert.hoggarth@icann.org> >, Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.sheng@icann.org> >, "gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> " <gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> >, 'Raoul Plommer' <plommer(a)gmail.com <mailto:plommer@gmail.com> >, "philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com <mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com> " <philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com <mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com> >, 'Tatiana Tropina' <tatiana.tropina(a)gmail.com <mailto:tatiana.tropina@gmail.com> >, 'Pamela Little' <pam.little(a)alibaba-inc.com <mailto:pam.little@alibaba-inc.com> >, "'Demetriou, Samantha'" <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com <mailto:sdemetriou@verisign.com> >, Raphael Beauregard-Lacroix <rbeauregardlacroix(a)gmail.com <mailto:rbeauregardlacroix@gmail.com> > Subject: Update on formation of the Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel Dear community leaders, As of the 4 December closing date of the Call for Expressions of Interest <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2020-11-18-en> to serve on the Community Representatives Group for selecting the IRP Standing Panel, ICANN org received a total of six (6) applications. The following Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees each saw at least one (1) applicant seeking its endorsement: ALAC, GAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This means that no applications for endorsement were received for the ASO, RSSAC or SSAC. Unless you have any concerns with these numbers, we will proceed to provide the leadership of each of the four named SOACs (ALAC, GAC, ccNSO, GNSO) with the relevant candidate(s)’ application materials. As it remains important to finalize the appointment of the IRP Standing Panel as soon as is feasible, ICANN org would like to suggest that each of these four SOACs confirm, by Friday 29 January 2021, whether the applicant(s) who have sought that group’s endorsement will represent it in the Community Representatives Group. In the meantime, ICANN org is finalizing the process and requirements for appointing the external consultant who will assist the Community Representatives Group with its work, which we hope to complete by the same date. Once we receive all necessary confirmations about the Group’s membership, we expect to be able to convene the Group to begin its work in accordance with the community-agreed Terms of Reference (circulated previously). Thank you all again for your time and effort in advancing this important appointment process. Best regards, Mary (on behalf of the ICANN org team supporting this effort) From: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org <mailto:mary.wong@icann.org> > Date: Monday, November 9, 2020 at 11:27 AM Subject: RE: UPDATED FOR YOUR REVIEW: Terms of Reference for Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel Hello Katrina and everyone, and updating the thread with the names of newly-elected community leaders from the October AGM, Thank you for following up! This topic was actually on our radar for touching base with you all this week, as we have not received any additional feedback to the suggestions below. As it is now early November, here are our updated suggestions: * Open a call for Expressions of Interest by this Friday, 13 November, closing Wednesday 25 November. * We had conceived this to be a single call, to be published in the Community Leadership Digest and circulated to/by each SO, AC, Stakeholder Group and Constituency to its members, with all responses coordinated and collated by ICANN org. * Each SO and AC chair will then receive a list of names and application packets from those respondents who had indicated they wished to be considered for selection by that SO or AC (note: for the GNSO, the same information will be sent to the GNSO Chair and the chairs of all the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to facilitate their discussion about the selection process). Please let me know as soon as possible if you disagree with this proposed process for collecting and distributing the Expressions of Interest received. * Set Friday 20 November as the deadline for all SOAC responses to the questions posed previously (reproduced here for your convenience): (1) Does your SO or AC intend to participate in the Community Representatives Group; (2) if so, do you plan to send 1, 2 or more member(s); (3) Confirm your approval of the current ToR; and (4) Confirm how much time your group will need to finalize its appointment of member(s). (Note: Our assumption is that structures with distinct constituent groups, e.g. At Large and GNSO, will have conferred internally by the 20 November date as to the process they will be following for this purpose.) I hope the above-revised dates meet with your collective approval. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you have additional suggestions or questions. Thank you! Cheers Mary (on behalf of the ICANN org team supporting this effort) From: Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> > Date: Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:01 To: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org <mailto:mary.wong@icann.org> >, 'Manal Ismail' <manal(a)tra.gov.eg <mailto:manal@tra.gov.eg> >, 'Maureen Hilyard' <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> >, "Donna(a)registry.godaddy <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> " <Donna(a)registry.godaddy <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> > Cc: Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org <mailto:susie.johnson@icann.org> >, 'Fred Baker' <fred(a)isc.org <mailto:fred@isc.org> >, 'Rod Rasmussen' <rod(a)rodrasmussen.com <mailto:rod@rodrasmussen.com> >, "aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> " <aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> >, 'Stephanie Perrin' <stephanie.perrin(a)mail.utoronto.ca <mailto:stephanie.perrin@mail.utoronto.ca> >, Elizabeth Le <elizabeth.le(a)icann.org <mailto:elizabeth.le@icann.org> >, Amy Stathos <amy.stathos(a)icann.org <mailto:amy.stathos@icann.org> >, 'Olga Cavalli' <olgacavalli(a)gmail.com <mailto:olgacavalli@gmail.com> >, 'Bruna Martins dos Santos' <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com <mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com> >, David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> >, Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org <mailto:Samantha.Eisner@icann.org> >, "aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> " <aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> >, "oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> " <oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> >, "claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> " <claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> >, "haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> " <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> >, "wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> " <wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> >, "pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> " <pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> >, "joankerr(a)fbsc.org <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> " <joankerr(a)fbsc.org <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> >, "Julie Hammer @Bigpond" <julie.hammer(a)bigpond.com <mailto:julie.hammer@bigpond.com> >, Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org <mailto:carlos.reyes@icann.org> >, Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> >, Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> >, Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org <mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org> >, Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org <mailto:robert.hoggarth@icann.org> >, Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.sheng@icann.org> >, "gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> " <gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> >, 'Raoul Plommer' <plommer(a)gmail.com <mailto:plommer@gmail.com> >, "philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com <mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com> " <philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com <mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com> >, 'Tatiana Tropina' <tatiana.tropina(a)gmail.com <mailto:tatiana.tropina@gmail.com> >, 'Pamela Little' <pam.little(a)alibaba-inc.com <mailto:pam.little@alibaba-inc.com> >, "'Demetriou, Samantha'" <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com <mailto:sdemetriou@verisign.com> > Subject: [Ext] RE: UPDATED FOR YOUR REVIEW: Terms of Reference for Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel Dear Mary, What is the status regarding the call for EoI? Is it out yet? I tried to find anything but failed – am I looking in a wrong place? If the call is not out yet: when are you planning to publish it? would it be possible to see the draft? what is the new deadline for submitting applications? Thank you! Kind regards, ]{atrina From: Mary Wong [mailto:mary.wong@icann.org] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 8:54 PM To: Manal Ismail <manal(a)tra.gov.eg <mailto:manal@tra.gov.eg> >; Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> >; Donna(a)registry.godaddy <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> Cc: Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org <mailto:susie.johnson@icann.org> >; KEITH DRAZEK <kdrazek(a)verisign.com <mailto:kdrazek@verisign.com> >; Fred Baker <fred(a)isc.org <mailto:fred@isc.org> >; Rod Rasmussen <rod(a)rodrasmussen.com <mailto:rod@rodrasmussen.com> >; aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> ; Stephanie Perrin <stephanie.perrin(a)mail.utoronto.ca <mailto:stephanie.perrin@mail.utoronto.ca> >; Elizabeth Le <elizabeth.le(a)icann.org <mailto:elizabeth.le@icann.org> >; Amy Stathos <amy.stathos(a)icann.org <mailto:amy.stathos@icann.org> >; Olga Cavalli <olgacavalli(a)gmail.com <mailto:olgacavalli@gmail.com> >; Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com <mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com> >; David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> >; Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org <mailto:Samantha.Eisner@icann.org> >; katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> ; aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> ; oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> ; claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> ; haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> ; wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> ; pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> ; joankerr(a)fbsc.org <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> ; Julie Hammer @Bigpond <julie.hammer(a)bigpond.com <mailto:julie.hammer@bigpond.com> >; Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org <mailto:carlos.reyes@icann.org> >; Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> >; Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> >; Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org <mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org> >; Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org <mailto:robert.hoggarth@icann.org> >; Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.sheng@icann.org> >; gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> ; Raoul Plommer <plommer(a)gmail.com <mailto:plommer@gmail.com> >; philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com <mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com> ; Tatiana Tropina <tatiana.tropina(a)gmail.com <mailto:tatiana.tropina@gmail.com> >; Pamela Little <pam.little(a)alibaba-inc.com <mailto:pam.little@alibaba-inc.com> >; Demetriou, Samantha <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com <mailto:sdemetriou@verisign.com> > Subject: RE: UPDATED FOR YOUR REVIEW: Terms of Reference for Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel Dear Manal and everyone, Yes, what Manal has summarized is what we are suggesting, so if you have no objections and concerns we will proceed to draft a call for Expressions of Interest to join the Community Representatives Group, making it clear that an applicant will have to indicate the SO, AC, SG or Constituency group they intend to represent and which will determine the SO/AC towards which that application will be directed. The call will also clarify that the selections will be done by each SO/AC in accordance with its own internal agreed processes. As noted below, we can aim to open the call by the end of this week, with applications to be received no later than 13 November. In the meantime, we will be very grateful if each SO and AC chair (after consulting with your members, regional groups, stakeholder groups or constituencies, where applicable and appropriate) can respond by the suggested 16 November date with regard to the specific points about your selections plans. Finally, as a few community groups are transitioning to new leadership teams, I have taken the liberty of adding the new GNSO Council leadership team as well as the incoming chairs of the RySG, NCSG and NPOC to this list (while keeping, for the moment, the outgoing chairs to ensure continuity). Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you! Best regards, Mary From: Manal Ismail <manal(a)tra.gov.eg <mailto:manal@tra.gov.eg> > Date: Monday, October 26, 2020 at 04:52 To: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org <mailto:mary.wong@icann.org> >, Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> >, "Donna(a)registry.godaddy <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> " <Donna(a)registry.godaddy <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> > Cc: Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org <mailto:susie.johnson@icann.org> >, KEITH DRAZEK <kdrazek(a)verisign.com <mailto:kdrazek@verisign.com> >, Fred Baker <fred(a)isc.org <mailto:fred@isc.org> >, Rod Rasmussen <rod(a)rodrasmussen.com <mailto:rod@rodrasmussen.com> >, "aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> " <aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> >, Stephanie Perrin <stephanie.perrin(a)mail.utoronto.ca <mailto:stephanie.perrin@mail.utoronto.ca> >, Elizabeth Le <elizabeth.le(a)icann.org <mailto:elizabeth.le@icann.org> >, Amy Stathos <amy.stathos(a)icann.org <mailto:amy.stathos@icann.org> >, Olga Cavalli <olgacavalli(a)gmail.com <mailto:olgacavalli@gmail.com> >, Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com <mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com> >, David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> >, Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org <mailto:Samantha.Eisner@icann.org> >, "katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> " <katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> >, "aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> " <aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> >, "oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> " <oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> >, "claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> " <claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> >, "haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> " <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> >, "wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> " <wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> >, "pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> " <pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> >, "joankerr(a)fbsc.org <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> " <joankerr(a)fbsc.org <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> >, "Julie Hammer @Bigpond" <julie.hammer(a)bigpond.com <mailto:julie.hammer@bigpond.com> >, Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org <mailto:carlos.reyes@icann.org> >, Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> >, Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> >, Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org <mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org> >, Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org <mailto:robert.hoggarth@icann.org> >, Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.sheng@icann.org> >, "gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> " <gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> > Subject: [Ext] RE: UPDATED FOR YOUR REVIEW: Terms of Reference for Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel Many thanks Mary for your clarification that “issuing a Call for Expressions of Interest at this time is not meant to change or affect that consensus approval process” .. If I understand correctly, we will be working in parallel to do both, approve the ToR and trigger the relevant processes within each SO/AC, but will not finalize the group representation until the ToR is approved .. I hope I’m reading your clarification correctly and apologize for my delayed reply .. Kind Regards --Manal From: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org <mailto:mary.wong@icann.org> > Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:57 PM To: Manal Ismail <manal(a)tra.gov.eg <mailto:manal@tra.gov.eg> >; Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> >; Donna(a)registry.godaddy <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> Cc: Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org <mailto:susie.johnson@icann.org> >; KEITH DRAZEK <kdrazek(a)verisign.com <mailto:kdrazek@verisign.com> >; Fred Baker <fred(a)isc.org <mailto:fred@isc.org> >; Rod Rasmussen <rod(a)rodrasmussen.com <mailto:rod@rodrasmussen.com> >; aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> ; Stephanie Perrin <stephanie.perrin(a)mail.utoronto.ca <mailto:stephanie.perrin@mail.utoronto.ca> >; Elizabeth Le <elizabeth.le(a)icann.org <mailto:elizabeth.le@icann.org> >; Amy Stathos <amy.stathos(a)icann.org <mailto:amy.stathos@icann.org> >; Olga Cavalli <olgacavalli(a)gmail.com <mailto:olgacavalli@gmail.com> >; Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com <mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com> >; David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> >; Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org <mailto:Samantha.Eisner@icann.org> >; katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> ; aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> ; oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> ; claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> ; haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> ; wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> ; pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> ; joankerr(a)fbsc.org <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> ; Julie Hammer @Bigpond <julie.hammer(a)bigpond.com <mailto:julie.hammer@bigpond.com> >; Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org <mailto:carlos.reyes@icann.org> >; Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> >; Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> >; Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org <mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org> >; Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org <mailto:robert.hoggarth@icann.org> >; Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.sheng@icann.org> >; gac-leadership(a)icann.org <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> Subject: RE: UPDATED FOR YOUR REVIEW: Terms of Reference for Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel Hello Manal and everyone, Thanks very much for raising this question as it will allow me to clarify points that I should have highlighted in my previous message! As you noted, the current proposal is for those Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SOACs) who plan to participate in the Community Representatives Group to also approve the final Terms of Reference (ToR) by consensus. Our suggestion to proceed with issuing a Call for Expressions of Interest at this time is not meant to change or affect that consensus approval process. The reason we suggested going ahead with the Call is because we understand that it may take time for some participating SOACs to decide on their member(s) for the Community Representatives Group. Since this leadership group has discussed the composition, aggregate skillset and overall size of the Community Representatives and there is evident support for these various items, we thought it made sense to open the Call while you and your groups do a final review of the ToR. In other words, for the Call we are only going to be relying on what is encapsulated in Section 3.1 of the current ToR. As such, perhaps we can aim to issue the Call for Expressions of Interest by mid-next week; to close approximately two weeks following its publication (e.g. 13 November). We will be happy to collect all applications and send the relevant ones to you for your group’s consideration in accordance with the group’s internal processes. In addition, I will take the liberty here of suggesting that (following consultations with any constituent groups, as applicable – e.g. for the ALAC Chair with the RALOs and the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies with the GNSO Chair) each SOAC Chair should reply to this email thread by 16 November as to whether: (1) your SO or AC intends to participate in the Community Representatives Group; (2) if so, whether you plan to send 1, 2 or more member(s); (3) confirming your approval of the current ToR; and (4) stating how much time your group will need to finalize its appointment of member(s). I hope that is clear and thank you all again for continuing to work with ICANN org to complete the important Bylaws task of appointing the IRP Standing Panel. Best regards, Mary From: Manal Ismail < <mailto:manal@tra.gov.eg> manal(a)tra.gov.eg> Date: Monday, October 19, 2020 at 16:44 To: Mary Wong < <mailto:mary.wong@icann.org> mary.wong(a)icann.org>, Maureen Hilyard < <mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>, " <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> Donna(a)registry.godaddy" < <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> Donna(a)registry.godaddy> Cc: Susie Johnson < <mailto:susie.johnson@icann.org> susie.johnson(a)icann.org>, KEITH DRAZEK < <mailto:kdrazek@verisign.com> kdrazek(a)verisign.com>, Fred Baker < <mailto:fred@isc.org> fred(a)isc.org>, Rod Rasmussen < <mailto:rod@rodrasmussen.com> rod(a)rodrasmussen.com>, " <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> aheineman(a)godaddy.com" < <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> aheineman(a)godaddy.com>, Stephanie Perrin < <mailto:stephanie.perrin@mail.utoronto.ca> stephanie.perrin(a)mail.utoronto.ca>, Elizabeth Le < <mailto:elizabeth.le@icann.org> elizabeth.le(a)icann.org>, Amy Stathos < <mailto:amy.stathos@icann.org> amy.stathos(a)icann.org>, Olga Cavalli < <mailto:olgacavalli@gmail.com> olgacavalli(a)gmail.com>, Bruna Martins dos Santos < <mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com> bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com>, David Olive < <mailto:david.olive@icann.org> david.olive(a)icann.org>, Samantha Eisner < <mailto:Samantha.Eisner@icann.org> Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org>, " <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> katrina(a)nic.lv" < <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> katrina(a)nic.lv>, " <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com" < <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com>, " <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> oscar(a)lacnic.net" < <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> oscar(a)lacnic.net>, " <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com" < <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com>, " <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> haforrestesq(a)gmail.com" < <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> haforrestesq(a)gmail.com>, " <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> wuknoben(a)gmail.com" < <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> wuknoben(a)gmail.com>, " <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> pablo(a)nic.pr" < <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> pablo(a)nic.pr>, " <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> joankerr(a)fbsc.org" < <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> joankerr(a)fbsc.org>, "Julie Hammer @Bigpond" < <mailto:julie.hammer@bigpond.com> julie.hammer(a)bigpond.com>, Carlos Reyes < <mailto:carlos.reyes@icann.org> carlos.reyes(a)icann.org>, Bart Boswinkel < <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>, Steve Chan < <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> steve.chan(a)icann.org>, Heidi Ullrich < <mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org> Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Robert Hoggarth < <mailto:robert.hoggarth@icann.org> robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org>, Steve Sheng < <mailto:steve.sheng@icann.org> steve.sheng(a)icann.org>, " <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> gac-leadership(a)icann.org" < <mailto:gac-leadership@icann.org> gac-leadership(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: UPDATED FOR YOUR REVIEW: Terms of Reference for Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel [cc’ing GAC Leadership] Many thanks Mary for your email .. On sharing and discussing with the GAC leadership, cc’d to this email, there was a concern that this “seems to take for granted that the updated ToR now are considered adopted and the process for EoI etc. can be launched…” .. Doesn’t this “require SOAC approval as chartering organizations (as the ToR themselves state in 2.4)…?” Appreciate your advice .. Kind Regards --Manal From: Mary Wong [mailto:mary.wong@icann.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 1:49 AM To: Maureen Hilyard; Donna(a)registry.godaddy <mailto:Donna@registry.godaddy> Cc: Susie Johnson; KEITH DRAZEK; Fred Baker; Rod Rasmussen; aheineman(a)godaddy.com <mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com> ; Stephanie Perrin; Elizabeth Le; Amy Stathos; Olga Cavalli; Bruna Martins dos Santos; David Olive; Samantha Eisner; katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> ; aftab.siddiqui(a)gmail.com <mailto:aftab.siddiqui@gmail.com> ; oscar(a)lacnic.net <mailto:oscar@lacnic.net> ; claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com <mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com> ; haforrestesq(a)gmail.com <mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com> ; wuknoben(a)gmail.com <mailto:wuknoben@gmail.com> ; pablo(a)nic.pr <mailto:pablo@nic.pr> ; joankerr(a)fbsc.org <mailto:joankerr@fbsc.org> ; Manal Ismail; Julie Hammer @Bigpond; Carlos Reyes; Bart Boswinkel; Steve Chan; Heidi Ullrich; Robert Hoggarth; Steve Sheng Subject: UPDATED FOR YOUR REVIEW: Terms of Reference for Community Representatives Group to nominate the IRP Standing Panel Dear community leaders, I apologize for adding to the number of emails you are no doubt receiving as we move into the ICANN69 Community Week. However, we thought you would prefer to receive this update sooner rather than later, so that you can inform your respective groups and factor in the need to initiate your internal processes to select members for the Community Representatives Group into your overall planning and current activities. Please therefore find attached the updated, proposed Terms of Reference (ToR) that will guide the work of the Community Representatives Group to select a slate of nominees for the Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel. We have included the additional criteria suggested by Donna as well as cleaned up the document to reflect previous feedback from various groups. As the first action will involve constituting the Community Representatives Group, I will also highlight the fact that we have noted your collective preference that the Group be kept small, comprise an odd number (at least 7, but not more than 15, members), be as diverse as is feasible, and possess certain skillsets in the aggregate. The updated ToR also notes that the Group will seek to act by consensus, select its own Chair, and maintain confidentiality of its deliberations while maintaining as much transparency as is practicable (e.g. publication of the final ToR, the Group members’ Statements of Interest and other relevant documents). Assuming that the updated ToR reflects your understanding of the agreements reached and general expectations of the role and tasks for the Group, we suggest issuing a call for Expressions of Interest for potential Group members soon. I will be happy to assist with drafting that call, and if appropriate can send you a draft for your approval before ICANN69 concludes. Thank you all again for your very helpful feedback and time. Best regards, Mary (on behalf of the ICANN org team assisting with this effort)

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Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions
by Joke Braeken Jan. 26, 2021

Jan. 26, 2021

Dear All, I am forwarding you an announcement: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2021-01-25-en LOS ANGELES – 25 January 2021 – Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is 18 March 2021 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). We are inviting applications for the following positions: * Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors. * Three regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one each representing the Africa region, Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands region, and Latin America and Caribbean region. * Two members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council – one representing the Contracted Parties House and one representing the Non-Contracted Parties House. * One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers, and in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward ensuring the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the NomCom webpage<https://www.icann.org/nomcom2021>. Each ICANN Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but it is not required (See Board Member Compensation<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2014-07-30-en#2.b>). The remaining positions are voluntary. Application Deadline and Process There is an online candidate portal <https://webportalapp.com/sp/icann-nc-submission-portal-2021> to submit applications. All applications are confidential. For full consideration, the NomCom must receive applications by 18 March 2021, 23:59 UTC. Candidate applications that remain incomplete at the end of this period will not be considered. Following receipt of the applications, the NomCom will consider all applicants and select a shortlist of qualified candidates. Selections are expected to be announced in August 2021. Successful candidates will assume their positions at the conclusion of ICANN72 Annual General Meeting in October 2021. Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation These positions require regular participation in virtual meetings via telephone and Zoom. The positions may involve significant international travel when pandemic-related travel restrictions lift. Reasonable direct and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service by Board Directors and volunteers will be reimbursed. For More Information Learn more by visiting the NomCom webpage<https://www.icann.org/nomcom2021>. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2021(a)icann.org<mailto:nomcom2021@icann.org>. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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FINAL REMINDER | Call for Volunteers MPC | closes Tue, 26 January (23:59 UTC)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Dear All, This is a final reminder that the ccNSO welcomes additional volunteers for the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC). The call for volunteers will close tomorrow, on Tuesday, 26 January 2021 (23:59 UTC). Chair Barbara Povse hosted a webinar last week, for those interested in joining the MPC. Consult the recording here: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars The MPC has been established to to coordinate and manage the high-level schedule of the ccNSO-related sessions, including the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda at ICANN public meetings, and related matters. Who can join? Do you have a finger on the pulse? Are you interested in and aware of the latest things that are happening in the ccTLD world? Do you have experience with session selection and meeting organization? The MPC needs you! Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members of the ccNSO or not) The membership will be listed on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/mpwg.htm [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/mpwg.ht…> As per its Charter, the term of the MPC membership is two (2) years. Committee members may be reappointed by the ccNSO Council, for a maximum of two (2) more subsequent terms [in total a maximum of three (3) terms in a row]. Each year the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. The group encourages participation from all geographic regions and by volunteering you commit to participate in and contribute to the bi-weekly MPC meetings and to the work in between those meetings. Working method The committee meets on a bi-weekly basis through telephone conferences and might decide to meet during the ICANN public meetings. However, most work is done remotely, between the telephone conferences and meetings. The working language of the committee is English. How to apply? If you are interested in applying for membership of the ccNSO MPC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. The call for volunteers will close on Tuesday, 26 January 2020 (23:59 UTC). By submitting your personal data, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/privacy/policy__;!!PtGJab4…>) and you agree to abide by the electronic Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/privacy/tos__;!!PtGJab4!t5…>) Next Steps Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as MPC member and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. About the MPC Consult the MPC Charter and read more about the Committee here: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/charter-mpc-23ma… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/fiel…> Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program
by Joke Braeken Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Dear All, ICANN announced the continuation of the Pandemic Internet Access Program for ICANN70. This program was first piloted for ICANN69 with the support of ICANN's Board in their resolution<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2020-08-27-en> from August 2020. https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2021-01-13-en How to Apply Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/bandwidthprogram>. Background The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. In the pilot program for ICANN69, 24 recipients met the eligibility requirements and received reimbursement. A detailed reporting of the information can be found here<https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann_pandemic_internet_acce…>. ICANN is continuing and enhancing this program for ICANN70. Leaders from three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four Stakeholder Groups and five Constituencies from the Generic Names Supporting Organization, and five Regional At-Large Organizations from the At-Large community all will have the opportunity to nominate a limited number of recipients to the program, focusing on members who are actively engaged in the ICANN community but may not have previously been eligible to apply. Reimbursement amounts of up to USD 60 will be provided to eligible applicants who purchase additional Internet bandwidth (capacity or data limits) for the duration of the month or billing cycle for March 2021. The services must be rendered by a business entity or Internet service provider, specifically for Internet or cellular data service. The provider must also provide digital or paper documentation of the upgrade costs. For more information on the program, including eligibility requirements, click here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/bandwidthprogram>. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is also available here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/bandwidthprogram#faq>. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Monday, 25 January 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Monday, 25 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN70 Resources Registration Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing DUE TODAY: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program THIS WEEK: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives THIS WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget ICANN70 Resources Registration Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing DUE TODAY: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. THIS WEEK: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement An ICANN European regional stakeholder assembly will present ICANN org reflections on current European Union (EU) initiatives on Wednesday, 27 January, 15:00-16:00 UTC. This interactive webinar is open to all who register and will provide an overview of areas where EU legislative and regulatory initiatives make mention of, or potentially affect, the Domain Name System. We will present potential impacts on the ICANN mission and technical remit; and invite discussion on how various members of the broader ICANN community and ICANN policy development may be affected. Wednesday, 27 January, 2021,15:00 - 16:00 UTC Register Learn more. THIS WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here. REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here. The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Learn more. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process and submit your nominations here. Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 Volume 3, Issue 7 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 28 January 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Join the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee webinar (Wed, 27 January at 16 UTC)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Dear All, You are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee chair Pierre Bonis (.fr) This webinar is targeted at potential IGLC members and those want to learn more about the work of the IGLC. When? The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 27 January 2021 at 16 UTC. What? You will be informed on how to join the Committee, the required skill set, the topics addressed by this group, and its working methods. How? Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/93884578089?pwd=QjVqRWtZV21XTW9yMU1IWFRPUTIyUT09 Meeting ID: 938 8457 8089 Passcode: uhVA?Lt9%k Passcode: 6304831901 (phone only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adGcy3FxpZ Background * The IGLC has been established to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance. * The ccNSO MPC recently issued a call for volunteers. Closing date: Thursday, 28 January 2021 (23:59 UTC). Read more here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15jan21-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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REMINDER | we seek presentation proposals ccTLD News Sessions | Call for presenters closes 10 February
by Joke Braeken Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Dear All, This is a reminder about a call for presentation proposals for the upcoming ccTLD News Session. The call closes Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). Further details can be found in the email below or in the announcement published here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12jan21-en.htm The MPC looks forward to your proposals! Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 11 January 2021 at 18:02 To: "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org>, "cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org" <ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org>, ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] ccTLD News Sessions | Call for presenters closes 10 February Dear All, The ccNSO Meetings Programme Working Group (MPC) is pleased to announce that it will organise another set of Virtual ccTLD News Sessions, scheduled to be held at the start of March 2021. The MPC seeks presentation proposals from the ccTLD community. Do you have a best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with your colleagues from across the world? You are kindly invited to submit your presentation proposal for the Virtual ccTLD News Sessions, covering for instance recent developments, ccTLD activities and ccTLD management related topics, both from an operational, marketing or legal point of view. ccTLD managers interested in presenting at the Virtual ccTLD News Session are kindly invited to contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). There will be 2 options to participate to the Virtual ccTLD News Sessions: * Virtual ccTLD News Session #1 | Tuesday, 9 March 2021 (19 UTC) * Virtual ccTLD News Session #2 | Thursday, 11 March 2021 (11 UTC) How to apply? Send the information below to Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). * Exact title of your presentation * First name of the presenter * Last name of the presenter * ccTLD of the presenter * Short summary of your presentation (max 10 sentences) * Profile picture, to be used when promoting the agenda Please note: * Presentations are to be held in English. * The Virtual ccTLD News Session will be held via Zoom * A recording will be made available * The ccNSO Secretariat will share with you some tips and tricks on how to make a good presentation even more engaging, and how to present remotely via zoom. A prep session and dry run will be organised as well. = = = = = Next steps Each proposal for a presentation is reviewed and evaluated by MPC. The MPC expects to confirm the final selection of presenters during its meeting on 11 February. The agenda with the list of presentations will become public by 15 February. A preparatory meeting for presenters will be held on 23 February, followed by a dry-run on 4 March. The ccNSO Meeting Programme Committee looks forward to your suggestions. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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New Procedure & Guideline: please review and comment
by Joke Braeken Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Dear All, During last week’s Council meeting, the documents below were introduced. Please review the documents, and add possible comments or suggestions to the Google Docs. Deadline for comments is the end of this week, Friday, 29 January 2021 (23:59 UTC). * Procedures for the nomination of WG/Committee (Vice-)Chair(s). The procedures will be annexed to the existing Guidelines of establishing WG and collaboration (read: committee) groups. The procedures proposed look at the nomination by the WG members and - if more candidates - the selection of candidates by the members. Creating such a procedure was a recommendation of the Independent Reviewers, and the IDN ccPDP4 Chair and vice-chair nomination showcased the need for such a procedure. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DR34lYl26T8ZTGzRDmUW55SEpQCi0DEd/view?usp=… * Guideline, which consolidates selection and appointment of various liaisons and members to groups. This Guideline, after being adopted will replace a whole set of documents, and provides the general selection mechanism, if a new group with limited membership would emerge. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yjf4bkuZkKH0z7Kp1NQvIdVxTn2CGkCN/view?usp=… Next steps After updating the proposals – if needed- following the review by the ccNSO Council, the ccNSO membership will be asked to provide comments. Goal is to adopt the two documents at the February Council meeting. Best regards. Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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FW: [Ext] The Working Group for the PDP on Subsequent Procedures for New gTLDs (SubPro) - Final Report
by Joke Braeken Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Dear All. Please find included below an update from Annebeth Lange regarding the Final Report of the Working Group for the PDP on Subsequent Procedures for New gTLDs (SubPro), which has now been submitted to the GNSO Council for deliberations in February 2021. What is this about? In June 2014, the GNSO Council established a Discussion Group that was intended to evaluate the experiences of the 2012 round gTLD Program and to identify possible areas for future GNSO policy development. The Discussion Group’s <https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/deliverables-subsequent-procedur…> deliverables<https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/deliverables-subsequent-procedur…> served as the basis for the GNSO Council request for a Preliminary Issue Report in June of 2015. Following the publication of the <https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-final-issu…> Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-final-issu…>, the GNSO Council adopted the <https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-charter-21…> charter<https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-charter-21…> for the PDP Working Group, which began its work in February 2016. The Working Group first concentrated on a set of overarching issues. It then conducted initial deliberations on additional topics in its charter using five separate Work Tracks: * Work Track 1 - Overall Process/Support/Outreach, * Work Track 2 - Legal/Regulatory, * Work Track 3: String Contention/Objections & Disputes, * Work Track 4: Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations, * Work Track 5: Geographic Names at the Top Level. Following publication of the Working Group’s Initial Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/subsequen…>, Supplemental Initial Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/supplemen…>, and the Final Report produced by Work Track 5<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/60490848/Work%20Track%205%…>, the Working Group reviewed public comments received on the Initial Report and Supplemental Initial Report, refined its outputs and published a draft Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/draft-fin…> for public comment. It should be noted that the existing policy recommendations<http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/summary-principles-recommendations-i…> adopted by the GNSO Council and ICANN Board have "been designed to produce a systemized and ongoing mechanism for applicants to propose new top-level domains." Essentially, this means that these recommendations will remain in place unless and until the working group determines that changes are needed. Read more * Workspace Wiki<https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw> * Charter<https://community.icann.org/x/KAp1Aw> * Active Project Page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/new-gtld-subsequent-proce…> * GNSO Website<https://gnso.icann.org/en> Best regards. Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Annebeth Lange <annebeth(a)annebeth-lange.no> Date: Saturday, 23 January 2021 at 10:49 To: Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv> Cc: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org>, Peter van Roste <peter(a)centr.org> Subject: [Ext] The Working Group for the PDP on Subsequent Procedures for New gTLDs (SubPro) - Final Report Dear Katrina The enclosed final report is now sent to GNSO Council and was presented by the Liaison Flip Petillion this week. It will be discussed at the next GNSO Council meeting in February. The report includes as annex the Worktrack 5 Final Report on Geonames and some Minority Reports. All but one of the topics received a designation of either Full Consensus or Consensus. Annex C of the Final Report provides further detail about the Consensus designations for specific outputs under each topic. Within each of the outputs within the topics that received less than Full Consensus, to the extent there were more than one Output for that Topic, the table in Annex C sets forth those outputs within the topic that achieved Consensus or Full Consensus. For example, in Topic 2, the overall designation for the Topic is “Consensus.” That said, Outputs 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 and 2.8 had “Full Consensus”, but Output 2.3 had Consensus. There was Concensus for the WT5 Report as a part of the Final Report. I have a strong hope that the treatment of geonames won’t be changed by the council. I will keep ccNSO updated on the further development. Please let me know if you have questions. Kind regards Annebeth

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