Topic: 27-2015: Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organisation
Originator: ICANN/GNSO/ Westlake Governance
Summary of request: A Draft Report has been issued by Westlake Governance Limited (Westlake) on the Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). As the Independent Examiner, Westlake has drafted their report after conducting extensive
work and consultation with representatives from the GNSO and other community members. The report will be updated to reflect public comments and published in its final form at the end of August 2015. The final report, along with public comments, will be considered
by the Board. After the Board takes action and accepts the report, the implementation phase will begin.
The Report Summary (Section 1) offers a brief overview of Westlake's work and outlines 36 proposed recommendations, classified into four topical themes: Participation and Representation; Continuous Development; Transparency; and Alignment with ICANN's
Future.
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-01-enDate received: 2 June 2015
Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 20 July 2015
Recommended action, if any: No Action. However, Councillors are encouraged to read the draft report.
Expertise needed, if any: Legal, managerial
Last date of Council decision: 8 June 2015
Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low