July 2018 - Ccwg-auctionproceeds

Attendance, Recordings & Adobe Connect Chat / CCWG Auction Proceeds call on Thursday, 26 July 2018 at 14:00 UTC
by Julie Bisland July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Dear all, Please find the attendance and Adobe Connect Chat transcript attached to this email, and the MP3 and Adobe Connect recording below for the CCWG Auction Proceeds call held on Thursday, 26 July 2018 at 14:00 UTC. Mp3: https://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-26jul18-en.mp3 AC Recording: https://participate.icann.org/p5g0tph2q3h/<https://participate.icann.org/p5g0tph2q3h/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=bbc1721db0b76b09…> The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Master Calendar page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group…> ** Please let me know if your name has been left off the list ** Mailing list archives: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/ Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/oItHBQ Thank you. Kind Regards, Julie Bisland

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Notes and Action Items - New gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting - Thursday 26 July
by Emily Barabas July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the notes and action items from today’s New gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting. Please note two action items from today’s call for CCWG follow-up: Action item #1: CCWG to review section A “Questions for the CCWG to answer” of the document available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYlv616IkOjK0lxCQpQ1x7XbUQoi3tch2sZ0E9G…. CCWG will provide any input on possible responses by Friday, 3 Aug 2018 COB. Leadership team and staff will draft a summary of where we stand, once input has been received. Action item #2: CCWG to review draft questions for ICANN org input, Board input, and external consultant Sarah Berg input by Monday, 30 July at 14:00 UTC. The draft questions are available in sections B, C, and D of the document here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYlv616IkOjK0lxCQpQ1x7XbUQoi3tch2sZ0E9G…. CCWG will provide feedback about whether these are the right questions to ask the respective parties. It is not necessary for the group to attempt to answer these questions at this time. The group may decide to send additional questions to additional expert resources in the future, as appropriate and needed. Kind regards, Emily ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES These high-level notes are designed to help the CCWG navigate through the content of the call, and are not meant as a substitute for the transcript and/or recording. The MP3, transcript, and chat are provided separately and are posted on the wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/2018+Meetings 1. Roll Call * Attendance will be taken from AC * Please mute your microphones when not speaking and state your name for transcription purposes 1. Welcome – SOI & DOI Updates * Please remember to review and update your SOI/DOIs as appropriate 1. Discussion of next steps on outstanding questions (see https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYlv616IkOjK0lxCQpQ1x7XbUQoi3tch2sZ0E9G…) * last call we discussed a possible approach to deal with the outstanding questions * A subgroup was created. Brief overview provided by Emily Barabas from staff on the work done and what the next steps are. * Additional expertise and input needed on some of the questions, e.g. gaps on input received from experts, questions that arose from Sarah Berg's input. Subgroup verified on whom is best placed to answer these questions. Different questions have been breaked down based on who can provide input. * Suggested is a step-by-step approach. Proposal to look at 3 initial chunks of questions: * 1. Questions for the CCWG; * 2. Questions for ICANN Org (Legal/Finance/ICANN Board); * 3. Questions where External expertise is required. Those will be first presented to Sarah Berg, and once her feedback has been submitted they might go to outside legal counsel or other external experts. * Regarding the topic of regulations & laws impacting sanctions. Sam Eisner (ICANN Org) has a conflict for this call, but is happy to speak to this in the next call Questions for the CCWG to answer will be addressed during today's call., or latest by mid next week. First 4 questions. 1/ What are we aiming at? Single mechanism to recommend in the initial report? Or a ranking of the different mechanisms? A list of pros and cons? * The CCWG seems to prefer the ranking option, but concerns are raised regarding the 4th mechanism, which some prefer to move to the side. * Concern that the CCWG does not provide a clear path forward, but leaves too many different options open when publishing the Draft Initial Report. * Should the 4th mechanism be removed in the list of mechanisms? If so, it would make our work a bit lighter. We could also keep it in the ranking, but in the last position. This decision will help us target the next steps. 2/ is additional work needed on the CCWG in defining goals and objectives the fund should support? * Quite some work has been done already: the preamble, the list of examples, the Preliminary Agreement B on high-level objectives to the Group (https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/Charter+Question+Templates Action item #1: CCWG to review section A “Questions for the CCWG to answer” of the document available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYlv616IkOjK0lxCQpQ1x7XbUQoi3tch2sZ0E9G…. CCWG will provide any input on possible responses by Friday, 3 Aug 2018 COB. Leadership team and staff will draft a summary of where we stand, once input has been received. 3/ What does success look like for this group? are there metrics that should be tracked and reported upon on a regular basis? * our mission statement defines the funding environment. Metrics can be as simple/complicated as the application process itself. When the project is implemented, size of the grant, duration of the implementation period are important. 4/ Define principles to determine an appropriate level of overhead. * Charter Q.8 speaks to this. Some discussions are too implementation oriented than what is needed initially. * e.g. should be cost effective, should be concluded within estimated time period. * if not justifiable, we can drop this point, however the mechanism also plays a role here. Accountability, cross-financing between different units might become an issue Sanctions * Sam Eisner has shared the following presentation, which was originally given to the WS2 Jurisdiction group: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=69272128&preview=/… * The issue will come up, if the group suggests mechanism 1 in the draft initial report. It will be raised by the community. Suggestion to have an external opinion on how other 5013C org registerd in the US deal with this issue. The CCWG should prepare the ground for this mechanism to be accepted, but not necessarily come up with a solution. Action item #2: CCWG to review draft questions for ICANN org input, Board input, and external consultant Sarah Berg input by Monday, 30 July at 14:00 UTC. The draft questions are available in sections B, C, and D of the document here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYlv616IkOjK0lxCQpQ1x7XbUQoi3tch2sZ0E9G…. CCWG will provide feedback about whether these are the right questions to ask to the respective parties. It is not necessary for the group to attempt to answer these questions at this time. The group may decide to send additional questions to additional expert resources in the future, as appropriate and needed. 4. Review of Work Plan and Next Steps * Discuss the sanctions-issue in the next call, when Sam Eisner is present * Adjustments to the Work Plan are needed. The additional expertise will move the timeline slightly. Proposed timeline and Work Plan are being displayed in the AC room * End goal: to present an initial report 3 weeks ahead of Barcelona. Action item #3 Leadership team to discuss the workplan with staff during a prep call 5. AOB * Next meeting : Thu, 9 August 2018 (14:00 UTC)

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Notes and action items from new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting
by Marika Konings July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the notes and action items from today’s new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG. Please take particular note of the action items: Action item #2: CCWG to review summary document and identify any remaining questions as soon as possible so that these can be considered by the small group of volunteers undertaking the triage of questions. Action item #3: CCWG to review remaining steps and proposed timeline and identify any concerns / issues. Best regards, Marika Notes & Action items – new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July 2018 These high-level notes are designed to help the CCWG navigate through the content of the call and are not meant as a substitute for the transcript and/or recording. The MP3, transcript, and chat are provided separately and are posted on the wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/2018+Meetings [community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. 1. Roll Call * Attendance will be taken from AC * Please mute your microphones when not speaking and state your name for transcription purposes 2. Welcome / SOI-DOI Updates * Participation in recent meetings has been low, including limited participation today - is there a need to review working methods? * Please remember to review and update your SOI/DOIs as appropriate 3. Recap from CCWG62 related meetings and updates * See notes and action items from that meeting * A number of items discussed at ICANN62 are also coming back on the agenda today * Leadership also provided an update to the ccNSO and the GAC on the status of deliberations - shared current timeline, questions under consideration, etc. 4. Review of proposed responses to charter questions (updated version to be shared by staff shortly) * See the document that was shared on the CCWG mailing list * Objective is to get this document into a state that it is ready for inclusion in the Initial Report. * Number of questions that have been identified - some may be responded to by Sam/Xavier, Sarah Berg but also the CCWG. * What approach should be taken to get to answers for these questions? * What is the role of the Board in internal mechanism? Board has indicated that they do not expect involvement in daily operations or approving individual projects. May need to be clarified by Board Liaisons re. how much they want to get involved in overseeing individual projects. Depending on which mechanism is recommended, Board may need / want to adjust its thinking. Board does not want any involvement in relation to decisions on individual grants, but oversight of administrative process is expected, for example through annual review / evaluation. * May need to pull out all legal / tax related questions and ask legal to provide guidance on these (possibly through outside counsel). Would first need to see the questions to determine who would be the best person/resource to respond to these. * Some questions earmarked for Sarah may also be more appropriate for other experts / sources. * Need to play it safe and be sure about decisions/recommendations. * How to extract those legal questions that may need input from outside counsel? Need certainty on those essential items before publishing Initial Report. * Small group of volunteers to review questions and undertake a triage effort (which questions are for CCWG to consider, which are for Sam/Xavier, which for Sarah Berg, which ones are possibly for an external source /counsel). Volunteers: Marilyn, Vanda, Samantha, Maureen, Erika. Objective for the small group is to undertake triage effort early next week following which it would share its recommendations with the CCWG ahead of next meeting. Action item #1: staff to set up doodle poll for small group for a call early next week to undertake triage effort. If there are other volunteers, please share your interest with the mailing list. 5. Final review of summary descriptions provided by Sarah Berg - ICANN Contracted Advisor on Strategic Development and Philanthropic Programs (see attached) * Number of questions were identifed for Sarah - will be considered as part of the triage effort as identified under previous item so that a defined set of questions can be shared with Sarah as there may be other items for which her input will be helpful. * Note question in relation to need for human rights assessment into the process. CCWG-Accountability WS2 provided recommendations in this regard - need to consider how that would be implemented into the auction proceeds process. Action item #2: CCWG to review summary document and identify any remaining questions as soon as possible so that these can be considered by the small group of volunteers undertaking the triage of questions. 6. Feedback on remaining steps and proposed timeline (see attached) * See remaining steps & proposed timeline shared. * Please share any concerns you may have about the timeline with the list. Meeting the target of publication of an Initial Report by ICANN63 will require commitment and participation from all. * Should additional meetings be scheduled to make sure all issues can be considered in detail? May be a challenge considering the August timeframe and vacation time in the northern hemisphere. * More time may be needed for consultations in relation to the poll. * Need to maintain flexibility and review on a regular basis how to adjust the timeline / schedule of meetings as this is dependent on the progress that is made. Action item #3: CCWG to review remaining steps and proposed timeline and identify any concerns / issues. 7. Confirmation of next steps and next meeting (26 July 2018 at 14.00 UTC) Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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Proposed agenda new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting on Thursday 26 July 2018 at 14:00 UTC
by Emily Barabas July 24, 2018

July 24, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the upcoming meeting of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG which is scheduled for Thursday 26 July 2018 at 14:00 UTC. 1. Roll Call 2. Welcome – SOI & DOI Updates 3. Discussion of next steps on outstanding questions (see https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYlv616IkOjK0lxCQpQ1x7XbUQoi3tch2sZ0E9G…) 4. Review of Work Plan and Next Steps 5. AOB Item 3 on the agenda will take the majority of our time on this call. Staff has been working with a small group of volunteers from the CCWG to identify outstanding questions that have been identified and determine how these questions may be answered – through additional discussion in the CCWG, through input from ICANN org, through additional external input, etc. Following this first step taken with the small group, staff has made an initial attempt at converting this set of questions into a narrative document, tailoring a list of questions to each recipient’s scope and area of expertise: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYlv616IkOjK0lxCQpQ1x7XbUQoi3tch2sZ0E9G…. On Thursday, we will discuss questions that the CCWG may already be in a position to answer and those that might require input from ICANN org or an external expert. You are encouraged to review the document and add any comments prior to the call. A Word version is also attached for those who do not use Google Docs. Staff will later share additional questions that the CCWG may consider once additional feedback has been received from ICANN org and external experts. This list is still in development. Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas | Policy Manager ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email: emily.barabas(a)icann.org | Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976

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Attendance, Recordings & Adobe Connect Chat / CCWG Auction Proceeds call on Thursday, 12 July 2018 at 14:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

Dear all, Please find the attendance and Adobe Connect Chat transcript attached to this email, and the MP3 and Adobe Connect recording below for the CCWG Auction Proceeds call held on Thursday, 12 July 2018 at 14:00 UTC. Mp3: https://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-12jul18-en.mp3 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__audio.icann.org_gnso_g…> AC Recording: https://participate.icann.org/p6ksbyd813k/<https://participate.icann.org/p6ksbyd813k/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=47ffb79d8c71e335…> The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Master Calendar page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group…> ** Please let me know if your name has been left off the list ** Mailing list archives: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/ Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/OYRHBQ Thank you. Kind Regards, Andrea Glandon

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Re: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] [Ext] Re: Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC
by Marika Konings July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

Thanks, Marilyn for your input. I looked back at the email you sent prior to ICANN62, but it seemed to raise some concerns not necessarily questions, but I may have missed them? If you could please resend the questions you have for Sarah, staff can pass these on together with the one below. Best regards, Marika From: Marilyn Cade <marilynscade(a)hotmail.com> Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 10:01 To: Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org>, "ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org" <ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC Dear colleagues During the session that the CSG hosted with Xavier, during ICANN62, one of the attorneys raised a question with Xavier and myself regarding the need to review all grants for human rights implications. I haven't been able to properly research this, but wanted to raise it to staff to ask the retained consultant for more information. This would add significant review criteria to grant proposal reviews. I am not sure that I have seen answers to the questions that I raised, but I am still reviewing the documents in the attachment. Looking forward to our call. Marilyn Cade ________________________________ From: Ccwg-auctionproceeds <ccwg-auctionproceeds-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 6:44 AM To: ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org Subject: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the upcoming meeting of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG which is scheduled for Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting – Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC: 1. Roll Call 2. Welcome / SOI-DOI Updates 3. Recap from CCWG62 related meetings and updates 4. Review of proposed responses to charter questions (updated version to be shared by staff shortly) 5. Final review of summary descriptions provided by Sarah Berg - ICANN Contracted Advisor on Strategic Development and Philanthropic Programs (see attached) 6. Feedback on remaining steps and proposed timeline (see attached) 7. Confirmation of next steps and next meeting (26 July 2018 at 14.00 UTC)

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Re: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC
by Sylvia Cadena July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

Apologies for not being able to join the meeting today. I am at the IGF MAG meeting, unable to join. Regards, Sylvia --------- Sylvia Cadena | APNIC Foundation - Head of Programs | sylvia(a)apnic.net | http://www.apnic.foundation ISIF Asia, WSIS Champion on International Cooperation 2018 | http://www.isif.asia | FB ISIF.asia | @ISIF_Asia | G+ ISIFAsia | 6 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101 Australia | PO Box 3646 | +10 GMT | skypeID: sylviacadena | Tel: +61 7 3858 3100 | Fax: +61 7 3858 3199 * Love trees. Print only if necessary. From: Ccwg-auctionproceeds <ccwg-auctionproceeds-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 11 July 2018 at 12:44 pm To: "ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org" <ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the upcoming meeting of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG which is scheduled for Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting – Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC: 1. Roll Call 2. Welcome / SOI-DOI Updates 3. Recap from CCWG62 related meetings and updates 4. Review of proposed responses to charter questions (updated version to be shared by staff shortly) 5. Final review of summary descriptions provided by Sarah Berg - ICANN Contracted Advisor on Strategic Development and Philanthropic Programs (see attached) 6. Feedback on remaining steps and proposed timeline (see attached) 7. Confirmation of next steps and next meeting (26 July 2018 at 14.00 UTC)

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Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC
by Marika Konings July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the upcoming meeting of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG which is scheduled for Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting – Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC: 1. Roll Call 2. Welcome / SOI-DOI Updates 3. Recap from CCWG62 related meetings and updates 4. Review of proposed responses to charter questions (updated version to be shared by staff shortly) 5. Final review of summary descriptions provided by Sarah Berg - ICANN Contracted Advisor on Strategic Development and Philanthropic Programs (see attached) 6. Feedback on remaining steps and proposed timeline (see attached) 7. Confirmation of next steps and next meeting (26 July 2018 at 14.00 UTC)

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Re: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC
by Emily Barabas July 11, 2018

July 11, 2018

Dear all, Please find attached an updated version of the review of proposed responses to charter questions document in both clean and redline versions. This will be discussed under item 4 in the agenda shared by Marika below. Kind regards, Emily From: Ccwg-auctionproceeds <ccwg-auctionproceeds-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 11 July 2018 at 12:47 To: "ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org" <ccwg-auctionproceeds(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ccwg-auctionproceeds] Proposed agenda - new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting of 12 July at 14.00 UTC Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the upcoming meeting of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG which is scheduled for Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting – Thursday 12 July at 14.00 UTC: 1. Roll Call 2. Welcome / SOI-DOI Updates 3. Recap from CCWG62 related meetings and updates 4. Review of proposed responses to charter questions (updated version to be shared by staff shortly) 5. Final review of summary descriptions provided by Sarah Berg - ICANN Contracted Advisor on Strategic Development and Philanthropic Programs (see attached) 6. Feedback on remaining steps and proposed timeline (see attached) 7. Confirmation of next steps and next meeting (26 July 2018 at 14.00 UTC)

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Reminder - input on remaining charter questions by 9 July 2018
by Marika Konings July 8, 2018

July 8, 2018

Reminder: CCWG members are requested to review the proposed responses to the charter questions and provide input to questions identified by 9 July 2018: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Kbjnnflt0h5ZVkP57s2nP0trJyQCcuTfdWjzbg…. To facilitate your review, hereby the outstanding items staff identified and shared during the last CCWG meeting: * Charter Question 3 - What safeguards are to be put in place to ensure that the creation of the framework, as well as its execution and operation, respect the legal and fiduciary constraints that have been outlined in this memo? * Need to determine whether additional/different safeguards need to be put in place at the project oversight level. See also charter question #9. * Mechanism 1: Who would be responsible for the oversight? And how could a separation from ICANN be arranged to avoid capture of funds for ICANN ORG related purposes? What safeguards will the department have when policies and procedures to manage it are being designed by ICANN? * Charter Question 5 - What conflict of interest provisions and procedures need to be put in place as part of this framework for fund allocations? * For Mechanisms 1-3, what is the model for separation of staff? * For Mechanisms 2-3, how can the department benefit from services / expertise inside of ICANN Org and how are those services / expertise then paid for, is this also expected to be funded from auction proceeds? * Do we need a description of goals and objectives the fund should support? Or is the mission driven environment, in combination with bylaws, public interest, etc, sufficient? * if we agree to define goals and objectives, how do we want to do this? * Charter Question 11 - Should a review mechanism be put in place to address possible adjustments to the framework following the completion of the CCWGs work and implementation of the framework should changes occur that affect the original recommendations (for example, changes to legal and fiduciary requirements and/or changes to ICANN’s mission)? * What type of review mechanism should be put in place to carry out such a review – is this part of the oversight provided by ICANN Org / Board or is a separate process / mechanism needed? Is the process / mechanism needed different depending on the mechanism chosen? * Comment: ICANN org or Board would need the ability to conduct sufficient level of review in order to meet fiduciary responsibilities. * Charter Question 8 - What aspects should be considered to determine an appropriate level of overhead that supports the principles outlined in this charter? * Need to be specific here about what is meant with overhead – overhead for running the mechanism/program, or overhead for the administration of projects, or both? * Charter Question 9 - What is the governance framework that should be followed to guide distribution of the proceeds? The issues addressed by a governance framework * How may the implementation of the requirements differ between the different mechanisms? * How might governance committees, steering committees, oversight councils, or advisory boards mentioned by experts play into each model? * For Mechanism 2, what is the allocation of responsibility in this model between ICANN and collaborating organizations? * Comment: Under 2, ICANN handles grantmaking in-house (i.e. money to fund applicant wiring from ICANN-managed bank account) while Under 4, existing charitable org handles fund distribution (with ICANN's supervision; money to fund applicant wiring from external-org bank account). * For Mechanism 3-4, what would this look like in practice when working with an established entity? How closely would ICANN need to be involved in elements of the governance framework listed above. Which elements CAN be delegated? * Charter Question 10 - To what extent (and, if so, how) could ICANN, the Organization or a constituent part thereof, be the beneficiary of some of the auction funds? * Could ICANN, the Organization or a constituent part thereof, such as an SO or AC, be an applicant under any circumstances? CCWG may need to confirm with ICANN Org/Board if this may be possible. * Comment: I have the impression that the Board (perhaps Asha or Becky) mentioned that ICANN would never be in the position as a fund applicant. Best regards, Marika Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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