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Update from ICANN's Policy Department
by Gabriella Schittek Dec. 1, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

Dear all, The November/December update from ICANN’s Policy Department is now available at: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-nov-dec10-en.htm Kind regards, Gabi

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FW: [ccnso-members] Topics for session with Peter, Mike, Rod
by Gabriella Schittek Dec. 1, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

Dear Councillors, Just FYI - Annebeth just added this (long) question to the list of questions for Peter, Mike & Rod and obviously wanted you to see this, as she cc'd the Council email list (but which she can't post to). The other questions are: * What are the current senior staff turnover statistics? * What measures do ICANN use to ensure staff retention, motivation and engagement? * Do different CEOS have statistics of staff turnover, un particular of the first year of their tenure? * What is ICANN¹s stand on the upcoming IGF renewal debate? * ICANN¹s Strategic Plan Process * Geographic names in new gTLDs They have all been forwarded to Diane, who will ensure that Peter, Mike & Rod receive them in time for the meeting. If you have any additional questions you wish to add, please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks! Gabi ------ Forwarded Message From: Annebeth Lange <annebeth.lange(a)uninett.no> Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 06:01:36 -0800 To: Gabriella Schittek <gabriella.schittek(a)icann.org> Cc: "ccnso-council(a)icann.org" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [ccnso-members] Topics for session with Peter, Mike, Rod Hi Gabi, I know that this is late, but if possible,l I would like to flag an issue I discovered after the Application Guidebook was posted. In DAG 4 it was established at post-delegation process in the "support or non-objection" situations for geographical names. This has been a very important issue for the GAC. The wording in the GAC has been considerably weakened, and I would like to know why. This appears in the AG as follows: In footnote 12, page 2-20 in the redlined version; "It is also possible that a government may withdraw its support for an application at a later time, including after the new gTLD has been delegated, if a registry operator has deviated from the conditions of original support or non-objection". In the Attachment to Module 2, Sample Letter of Government Support, the text has been changed substantially from DAG 4 to AG. DAG 4: "(Government/public authority) further understands that the Registry Agreement provides that ICANN _will comply with_ (my underlining)a legally binding decision in the relevant jurisdiction where there has been a dispute between the (government/public authority) and the applicant". AG: ""(Government/public authority) further understands that the Registry Agreement provides that in the event of a dispute between (government/public authority) and the applicant,l ICANN _may implement_ (my underlining)the order of any court sitting in such jurisdiction in favor of such governmental entity related to the TLD." This text is repeated in the "New gTLD Agreement", Article 7, clause 7.13, which reads: "Government Support. In the event that the TLD was delegated to the Registry Operator pursuant to the consent of a governmental entity to use a geographic name related to the jurisdiction of such governmental entity, the parties agree that, notwithstanding any provision contained in this Agreement, in the event of a dispute between such governmental entity and Registry Operator, ICANN _may implement_ (my underlining again) the order of any court sitting in such jurisdiction in favor of such governmental entity related to the TLD." Of course, English is not my mother tongue, as you know, but in my mind - and what I have always been taught, "will" is much stronger than "may". For me it seems that this change of the text is changing the post-delegation to an issues which ICANN can obey at their discretion. I would like to have an explanation on why this has been done, and which implications will follow. Best regards, Annebeth Annebeth B. Lange Senior Adviser Legal and Policy UNINETT Norid AS NO-7465 Trondheim Mobile phone: + 47 95911559 annebeth.lange(a)uninett.no On 17.11.2010 16:03, Gabriella Schittek wrote: > Dear all, > > As always, a session with Peter Dengate-Thrush, Mike Silber and Rod > Beckstrom is planned to take place during the ccNSO members meeting in > Cartagena (Tuesday, 7th December). > > If you have any specific topics you wish to be discussed during this > session, please, let me know as soon as possible, so that we can prepare > accordingly. > > Kind regards, > > Gabi ------ End of Forwarded Message

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Draft Council Agenda Cartagena
by Gabriella Schittek Dec. 1, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

Dear Councillors, This is the first draft agenda for the Council meeting in Cartagena. Please, let me know as soon as possible if you have any items you wish to add! Kind regards, Gabi Draft Council Agenda 8 December 2010 1) Confirmation of Approval of Minutes and Actions 16 November 2010 2) ccNSO Independent Review Recommendations Response/Action Council needed? 3) Roles and Responsibilities of Council Adopt outcome workshop/ other action? 4) Review of Rules of ccNSO re inclusion of IDN ccTLD’s Note Hiro on scope IDN ccPDP and need to review Rules and Guidelines on voting. 5) Note of scope of WG 1 use of country names etc. 6) Update and General review of the Rules and Guidelines ( adopted June 2008) Additional Guidelines based on recommendations of Independent review Identify updates needed and prepare overview of issues with current rules and Guidelines for San Francisco meeting. Re-vitalise of Processes Working group to advise council to identify issues and advise whether or not rules and procedures need to be updated and or added/revoked. 7) ccNSO Response to Fast-Track Review Reponse of Council needed? 8) Joint Security and Stability Analysis Charter Drafting Working Group 8.1 Adoption of Charter 8.2 Call for volunteers 8.3 Closure of charter drafting WG 9) Incident Response Working Group 9.1 Approval of Suggested Process for Repository Providers 9.2 Closure of Working Group 10) Finance Working Group 10.1 Appointment of Chair at nomination of WG 11) SOP WG Action Council needed re planning proceses 12) Other Working Group Updates: 12.1 DRD Working Group 12.2 IDN PDP Working Group 1 12.3 IDN PDP Working Group 2 12.4 JIG Working Group 12.5 SOP Working Group 12.6 Geographic Regions Working Group 13) Liaison Updates 13.1. At-Large 13.2. GNSO 14. Update of Website Initiate discussion on closed section website. Briefing on responses. Prepare for full discussion 15) Good Bye & Welcome 15.1 Good Bye and Thanks to Nashwa Abdelbaki 15.2 Welcome to Sokol Haxhiu 16) AOB

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ccNSO Activity Summary November 2010
by Gabriella Schittek Dec. 1, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

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FW: [ccTLDcommunity] ccNSO Delegations Redelegations Working Group Reports to ICANN Cartegena
by Chris Disspain Nov. 30, 2010

Nov. 30, 2010

> -----Original Message----- > From: cctldcommunity-bounces(a)cctld-managers.org [mailto:cctldcommunity- > bounces(a)cctld-managers.org] On Behalf Of Keith Davidson > Sent: Wednesday, 1 December 2010 10:19 > To: ccNSO Members; cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org; ccnso-drdwg(a)icann.org > Subject: [ccTLDcommunity] ccNSO Delegations Redelegations Working Group Reports > to ICANN Cartegena > > Hello All, > > (with apologies for cross posting to multiple lists) > > This Working Group is approaching the final stages of its work, and has > published a series of reports for open consultation, and discussion at > next weeks ICANN Cartegena meeting. > > The documents are now published on the ccNSO website as follows: > > 1. The WG's 3rd Progress Report (includes summary of recommendations): > http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/drdwg-third-progress-report-30nov10-e n.pdf > > > 2. Final Report on the Retirement of ccTLDs: > http://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-30nov10-en.htm > > 3. Final Report on the Delegation of ccTLDs: > http://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-2-30nov10-en.htm > > 4. Final Report on the Redelegation of ccTLDs where the incumbent > operator consents: > http://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-3-30nov10-en.htm > > The WG is finalising its report on the "Redelegation of ccTLDs where the > incumbent operator does not consent" which should be completed by early > 2011. We therefore anticipate completion of a single report on these 4 > seperate aspects of our work, and final recommendations, being made to > the ICANN San Fransisco meeting. > > Please feel free to distribute this message and the links to other ccTLD > related lists and encourage debate and input from those interested in > the topic. This is a crucial topic, and it is possible that the outcomes > from these recommendations will have impact on all ccTLDs whether or not > they are ccNSO members. > > Kind regards > > Keith Davidson > Chair > _______________________________________________ > 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 __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5662 (20101130) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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Council Workshop Cartagena
by Gabriella Schittek Nov. 30, 2010

Nov. 30, 2010

Dear Councillors, There will be a Council Workshop in Cartagena on Sunday, 5 December at 11.00 – 13.00. The meeting room is Comision 2A/B. It would be great if as many as possible could turn up for this meeting. See you soon! Gabi

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ccNSO Travel Funding Open for San Francisco Applications
by Gabriella Schittek Nov. 29, 2010

Nov. 29, 2010

Dear ccTLD community, The ccNSO travel funding committee is now accepting applications to the ICANN meeting in San Francisco 13 18 March 2011. Funding is made available for those who actively participate in the work of the ccNSO and make a special contribution to its projects and meetings. However, you do not need to be a ccNSO member to receive funding! The funding covers an economy class ticket to the travel destination, the hotel costs for the time of the meeting and a per diem. A document with background information and explanations on how the funding shall be distributed is available at http://ccnso.icann.org/about/ccnso-travel-funding-09nov10-en.pdf If you think you are eligible to receive funding for the San Francisco meeting, please send an email to ccnso-travelfunding(a)icann.org by 12.00 noon UTC on the 1 December 2010, at the latest. The email must contain the name and contact details of the applicant as well as a short description of how you think you can contribute to the work of the ccNSO. An additional requirement to previous calls for applications is that if you are employed, you must obtain agreement from the individual that you directly report to at your place of employment, and copy him or her in your application email. You are also very welcome to suggest items that you think should be covered on the meetings agenda. Please, let me know if you should you have any questions, I will be happy to help! Kind regards, Gabi

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ICANN Draft Strategic Plan open for comments
by Gabriella Schittek Nov. 29, 2010

Nov. 29, 2010

Dear all, ICANN has now published its Draft 2011-2014 Strategic Plan. Comments are welcome until the 10th January: http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-27nov10-en.htm Kind regards, Gabi

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Third Progress Report Delegation, Re-delegation and retirement working group
by Bart Boswinkel Nov. 26, 2010

Nov. 26, 2010

Dear all, Included is the third progress report of the delegation, re-delegation and retirement working group (DRD WG). The purpose of this report is to inform you on the progress the wg made since the Brussels meeting. It includes: * An overview of the activities of the DRDWG since September, and, finally, anticipated activities at and after the Cartagena ICANN meeting . * An overview of the issues identified by and recommendation of the working group relating to Retirement, Delegation and Re-delegation with the consent of the Incumbent Operator. This progress report will be posted on the ccNSO website as well, together with the following more detailed reports: * Report on Retirement * Report on Delegation * Report on the Re-delegation with the consent of the incumbent operator. As soon as the detailed reports are posted you’ll be informed accordingly. The working group would appreciate your feed-back and input, if any, on each of the detailed reports either during the meeting in Cartagena or by submitting a comment. The email addresses to submit your comments will be included in the detailed reports and in the announcement on the website. To be most helpful, you are kindly requested to submit your comments, if any, by Friday 14 January 2011. Kind regards, Bart

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Useful links for Cartagena meeting
by Gabriella Schittek Nov. 25, 2010

Nov. 25, 2010

Dear all, Here is some help for you to follow the ccNSO meetings in Cartagena: All relevant material is/will be gathered at: http://www.ccnso.icann.org/meetings/cartagena/ The agenda is posted at: http://www.ccnso.icann.org/meetings/cartagena/agenda.htm – here you can also find background documents to the main topics which will be discussed during the meeting. Summaries of the presentations that will be given are available at: http://www.ccnso.icann.org/meetings/cartagena/presentations.htm Room & time information for all relevant ccNSO meetings is available at: http://www.ccnso.icann.org/calendar/ - remote participation details will also be posted here shortly. You can see who has pre-registered for the ccNSO members meeting at: https://www.registration123.com/reports/saved.cfm?r=%24*%40P%22T%20%20%20%0A The full ICANN meeting schedule is available at: http://cartagena39.icann.org/full-schedule Kind regards, Gabi

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