December 2006 - council - lists.icann.org

Domain Name Marketplace Workshop -- Council and constituency members' participation strongly encouraged
by Denise Michel March 21, 2007

March 21, 2007

Your participation in the Domain Name Marketplace Workshop, scheduled for 9:30-12:30 on 27 June in the Salle des Ministres, is strongly encouraged. The workshop will enable ICANN stakeholders to share information about changes and trends in the domain name market. Specifically, it was organized to: provide additional information on the numerous ways value is derived from domain names and how the domain name marketplace has changed in recent years; answer questions about the appropriateness of some of these activities; and help ensure that policy decisions and potential contractual amendments are made with an understanding of the broader impact that such changes may have on market activities. The proposed agenda is posted at <http://icann.org/meetings/marrakech/dn-workshop-27jun06.htm>. Audience members will have opportunities to raise issues, ask questions, and interact with the panel. If you are unable to participate, please share your comments and questions regarding topics covered in the workshop via email to <dn-market-comments(a)icann.org>. Regards, Denise Michel Vice President, Policy Development ICANN denise.michel(a)icann.org

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Meeting dates , 15, 16, 17 February 2007
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Jan. 2, 2007

Jan. 2, 2007

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] The proposed dates for the intersessional meeting are, Thursday 15, Friday 16, and Saturday 17 February 2007. If you are not able to fit in these dates, please give alternate dates. Thank you. Happy Holidays and New Year! Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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RE: [council] Meeting dates , 15, 16, 17 February 2007
by Gomes, Chuck Dec. 25, 2006

Dec. 25, 2006

It would work much better for me if we can do the Dec05 PDP first because I will proabably not be able to participate on Saturday the 17th. I would predict that we need more than a full day for the Dec05 PDP, maybe two full days. There are a lot of loose ends we need to tie up and some of them are controversial so they will take some time. -----Original Message----- From: marilynscade(a)hotmail.com [mailto:marilynscade@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 11:57 AM To: Gomes, Chuck; owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org; Gnso. Secretariat; GNSO Council Subject: Re: [council] Meeting dates , 15, 16, 17 February 2007 I can presently commit to these dates. For PDP06 to have sufficient working time we shld block at least a full wg day. Assume wld do P DP 05 first? Have we determined the location options? I am in Europe early in week and will need to factor additl travel depending on location that is determined to be most convenient to largest number of councilors. Regards, Marilyn Cade -----Original Message----- From: "Gomes, Chuck" <cgomes(a)verisign.com> Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:48:43 To:"GNSO.SECRETARIAT(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG" <gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org>, "Council GNSO" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: RE: [council] Meeting dates , 15, 16, 17 February 2007 These dates should work for me although I will probably have to depart Friday night, so to the extent that new gTLD work can be completed before then, it would help me. -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of GNSO.SECRETARIAT(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 3:31 PM To: 'Council GNSO' Subject: [council] Meeting dates , 15, 16, 17 February 2007 [To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] The proposed dates for the intersessional meeting are, Thursday 15, Friday 16, and Saturday 17 February 2007. If you are not able to fit in these dates, please give alternate dates. Thank you. Happy Holidays and New Year! Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Idea for Deputy Chair
by Bruce Tonkin Dec. 24, 2006

Dec. 24, 2006

Hello All, As a discussion item for the Council call tomorrow, I would like to suggest the Council formally appoint a deputy chair. If the Council thinks that is a good idea, we could initiate a call for nominations etc. Personally I will be unavailable for the next ICANN meeting in Lisbon, Portugal due to other business commitments. My term on the GNSO Council also finishes at the 2007 AGM (currently scheduled around early November 2007). I think it would be useful in terms of succession planning for the Council to designate a deputy chair - hopefully someone that will continue to be on the Council for the next couple of years. This person could also act as chair at the Lisbon, Portugal meeting. Regards, Bruce Tonkin

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RE: [council] Meeting dates , 15, 16, 17 February 2007
by Gomes, Chuck Dec. 24, 2006

Dec. 24, 2006

These dates should work for me although I will probably have to depart Friday night, so to the extent that new gTLD work can be completed before then, it would help me. -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of GNSO.SECRETARIAT(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 3:31 PM To: 'Council GNSO' Subject: [council] Meeting dates , 15, 16, 17 February 2007 [To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] The proposed dates for the intersessional meeting are, Thursday 15, Friday 16, and Saturday 17 February 2007. If you are not able to fit in these dates, please give alternate dates. Thank you. Happy Holidays and New Year! Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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RE: [council] WG on Sunrise Process - outreach
by Gomes, Chuck Dec. 22, 2006

Dec. 22, 2006

It seems to me that the SOW for the working group should include the questions that Avri raises. Also, I think the SOW should include the task of answering this question: Without venturing an opinion as to whether or not special procedures should be implemented to deal with IP rights, are there other ways to protect these rights besides using a sunrise period? -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 10:17 AM To: Council GNSO Subject: [council] WG on Sunrise Process - outreach Hi, I want to take the chance to amplify on my concerns from yesterday's discussion on the possibility of a Sunrise Process WG. Let me start by saying that i do not consider myself at all expert, or even well informed yet, on this topic. In fact it is in the process of trying to educate myself exactly on what is involved in this, that i found that the divergence of seemingly responsible opinion on this issue is as diverse as the opinions on any ICANN issue. I have read text on many different views; from those who believe that it is anti-competitive and protectionist and as such a process that should be severely curtailed if not abolished, to those who believe it is critical to the financial well being of existing name/mark holders and thus should be strengthened. In addition to hearing the process described as one of necessary protection for trademark holders, I have also heard it described as one that places an incalculable profit burden on registries and registrars, as one which is a IP attorney employment program and as something that is not within ICANN's mission of security and stability. I don't pretend to know, at this point, where it actually falls, or what the actual requirements and costs are for all the concerned stakeholders. This is why I argued during the meeting for the widest possible outreach in establishing this working group. It is also why I think that the WG should be open beyond just the members of constituencies, but should be open to any ICANN participant who has something relevant to discuss in regard to the issue. Since WGs do not make decisions or even recommend policies, but rather submit a report based on the aggregate knowledge of the participants, i think that it should be possible to collect as wide a view as possible for the committees and task forces to review (note: this is a general view i have on WGs and not just applicable to the Sunrise WG). thanks a. PS. Happy Hanuka and Blessed Solstice and what ever other holiday y'all celebrate

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WG on Sunrise Process - outreach
by Avri Doria Dec. 22, 2006

Dec. 22, 2006

Hi, I want to take the chance to amplify on my concerns from yesterday's discussion on the possibility of a Sunrise Process WG. Let me start by saying that i do not consider myself at all expert, or even well informed yet, on this topic. In fact it is in the process of trying to educate myself exactly on what is involved in this, that i found that the divergence of seemingly responsible opinion on this issue is as diverse as the opinions on any ICANN issue. I have read text on many different views; from those who believe that it is anti-competitive and protectionist and as such a process that should be severely curtailed if not abolished, to those who believe it is critical to the financial well being of existing name/mark holders and thus should be strengthened. In addition to hearing the process described as one of necessary protection for trademark holders, I have also heard it described as one that places an incalculable profit burden on registries and registrars, as one which is a IP attorney employment program and as something that is not within ICANN's mission of security and stability. I don't pretend to know, at this point, where it actually falls, or what the actual requirements and costs are for all the concerned stakeholders. This is why I argued during the meeting for the widest possible outreach in establishing this working group. It is also why I think that the WG should be open beyond just the members of constituencies, but should be open to any ICANN participant who has something relevant to discuss in regard to the issue. Since WGs do not make decisions or even recommend policies, but rather submit a report based on the aggregate knowledge of the participants, i think that it should be possible to collect as wide a view as possible for the committees and task forces to review (note: this is a general view i have on WGs and not just applicable to the Sunrise WG). thanks a. PS. Happy Hanuka and Blessed Solstice and what ever other holiday y'all celebrate

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GNSO Council Resolution passed on 21 December 2006
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 22, 2006

Dec. 22, 2006

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] Dear All, Ahead of the GNSO Council minutes, Council passed the following resolution at its meeting on 21 December, 2006. The Secretariat proposed a roll call vote of affirmation to elect Bruce Tonkin as GNSO Council Chair for the period 21 December 2006 until the end of the ICANN Annual General Meeting in 2007. The motion carried. 16 votes in favour, one abstention Bruce Tonkin (2 votes) Absent: Philip Sheppard (CBUC), Kiyoshi Tsuru (IPC), Tony Holmes, Greg Ruth (ISPCPC), Robin Gross, Norbert Klein, Mawaki Chango (NCUC) Ross Rader (Registrars constituency). Kind regards, Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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GNSO Council teleconference MP3 recording 21 December 2006
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 21, 2006

Dec. 21, 2006

[To: ga[at]gnso.icann.org; announce[at]gnso.icann.org [To: liaison6c[at]gnso.icann.org; council[at]gnso.icann.org] Please find the MP3 recording of the GNSO Council teleconference, held on 21 December, 2006 at: http://gnso-audio.icann.org/GNSO-Council-20061221.mp3 http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/#dec Happy listening! Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Revised Draft minutes of the GNSO Council meeting in Sao Paulo 6 December 2006
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 20, 2006

Dec. 20, 2006

[council[at]gnso.icann.org] Dear Council Members, Please find the revised draft minutes of the GNSO Council meeting in Sao Paulo held on 6 December 2006. There is an addition under Item 6: Ken Stubbs suggested the Council avoid disbanding a task force that had not completed its work. Maria Farrell suggested that if the Lisbon meeting was an end point in the time line, the Council could encourage the task force to produce its final report by that date, recording whatever level of agreement there is at that point. This would help satisfy the requirements of the PDP. Please let me know if you would like any other changes made. Thank you very much. Kind regards, Glen ...................................................................................................... 6 December 2006 Proposed agenda and related documents List of attendees: Philip Sheppard - Commercial & Business Users C. Marilyn Cade - Commercial & Business Users C. Alistair Dixon - Commercial & Business Users C Greg Ruth - ISCPC Antonio Harris - ISCPC Tony Holmes - ISCPC Thomas Keller- Registrars - absent - apologies Ross Rader - Registrars Bruce Tonkin - Registrars Ken Stubbs - gTLD registries June Seo - gTLD registries Cary Karp - gTLD registries - remote participation Kristina Rosette - Intellectual Property Interests C Ute Decker - Intellectual Property Interests C - absent - apologies Kiyoshi Tsuru - Intellectual Property Interests C - absent Robin Gross - NCUC. Norbert Klein - NCUC. Mawaki Chango - NCUC Sophia Bekele - Nominating Committee appointee Maureen Cubberley - Nominating Committee appointee - absent - apologies Avri Doria - Nominating Committee appointee 15 Council Members (18 Votes quorum) ICANN Staff Dan Halloran - Deputy General Counsel Denise Michel - Vice President, Policy Development Olof Nordling - Manager, Policy Development Coordination Liz Williams - Senior Policy Counselor Maria Farrell - GNSO Policy Officer Glen de Saint Géry - GNSO Secretariat GNSO Council Liaisons Suzanne Sene - GAC Liaison - absent - apologies Bret Fausett - ALAC Liaison Quorum present at 12:40 UTC. Real time transcription Bruce Tonkin chaired this meeting Approval of the agenda Philip Sheppard, seconded by Ken Stubbs proposed a procedural motion with an accepted friendly amendment from Marilyn Cade: To elect Bruce Tonkin as GNSO Council chair until the conclusion of the current election period. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of acclamation Decision 1: Bruce Tonkin elected as GNSO Council chair until the conclusion of the current election period. Item 1: Update any statements of interest Marilyn Cade, member of the business constituency restated her interest statement: " I advise AT&T, I advise TTPC, which is the parent of one of the new registries and provide an external appeals process, and I advise Overstock.com that is interested in registering a single-letter second-letter name. Those are the three clients that I have that some people may think may have an interest in ICANN's policy work." Item 2: Approval of the GNSO Council minutes of 16 November 2006. Ken Stubbs , seconded by Ross Rader moved the adoption of the minutes. Motion approved. Decision 2: The GNSO Council minutes of 16 November 2006 were adopted. Bruce Tonkin noted that the outcome of two decisions arising from the GNSO Council meeting on 16 November 2006 meeting http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/ would be conveyed to the ICANN board during the current ICANN Meetings. Item 3: Correspondence - From ICANN Board chair regarding biz, info, org agreements - From GAC chair regarding new gTLD PDP - Welcome letter for meeting in São Paulo No discussion arose from the correspondence Item 4: Next steps on new gTLDs work - confirm current status - update timeline Liz Williams reported that prior to the Lisbon meeting, there would be a draft final report on the Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains ready for public comment, that would include all inputs received at the current meeting, formal correspondence between the supporting organizations and Advisory Committees. A timeline for the work would be published on the Calendar. There was general support for a proposed face to face meeting in mid February in Los Angeles. Item 5: Next steps on PDP-Feb06 with respect to existing gTLDs - confirm current status - update timeline Avri Doria reported that the proposed timeline for constituency statements on the various proposals were expected by 20 December 2006, and the goal was to complete the proposed recommendations by the 1 of February 2007. It was proposed that the task force would meet in mid-February to confirm the report for distribution to the GNSO council at its meeting on 22 February 2007. A 21 day public comment period would follow ending 18 March 2007. Final comments would be incorporated and it was hoped that the Final Report would be presented at the Lisbon ICANN meetings. Meeting at the same time as the proposed new gTLDs face to face meeting would be advantageous. Item 6: Next steps on WHOIS PDP - confirm current status - update timeline Maria Farrell reported that the Preliminary WHOIS task force report, published for public comment, mainly dealt with two proposals, the OPoC proposal and the Special Circumstances Proposal. The public comments period, closing on January 15 2007 will be running consecutively with the gathering of constituency statements which will be included in the final task force report. Approximately six more meetings were foreseen to complete the remaining work on the access to data. Ross Rader suggested the Council create some incentive for that task force to finish its work and proposed that if their work was not completed by the Lisbon meeting that the task force be disbanded. Marilyn Cade mentioned that a discussion with the Government Advisory Council on their WHOIS principles should be taken into account to make an informed decision on the eventual conclusion to the task force. Ken Stubbs suggested the Council avoid disbanding a task force that had not completed its work. Maria Farrell suggested that if the Lisbon meeting was an end point in the time line, the Council could encourage the task force to produce its final report by that date, recording whatever level of agreement there is at that point. This would help satisfy the requirements of the Policy development Process (PDP). Bruce Tonkin commented that when looking at flexibility in time lines, there was a need to identify when returns were diminishing. "In other words, a particular task group on any policy matter isn't able to reach consensus, I think it should be closed down rather than using up staff and volunteer resources." Item 7: Discussion on how to progress next steps for improving the GNSO structure and processes - consider whether to establish a separate GNSO Working Group Bruce Tonkin commented that the GNSO constituencies would provide formal feedback to the ICANN Board. Ken Stubbs made an informal proposal to extend the public comment period for two weeks following the conclusion of this meeting, December 22 2006, to give the constituencies adequate time and the board an opportunity to review the comments. Bruce Tonkin proposed making the recommendation to the ICANN Board that the GNSO constituencies would commit to providing input by 22 December 2006. Bruce Tonkin further commented that the Council was awaiting decisions from the ICANN Board on the next steps. Item 8: Update on process for election of GNSO Council chair The Secretariat reported that the nomination period closes on 11 December 2006. Bruce Tonkin has been nominated by Mawaki Chango, seconded by Ken Stubbs, and accepted his nomination. If there were more nominations, the voting period would commence on 19 December and run to the 2 January 2007. If there were only one nomination, then the voting and confirmation of the election would take place at the scheduled GNSO Council meeting on 21 December 2006. Philip Sheppard pointed out that should, for any reason, there not be a quorum at the 21 December Council meeting the council resolution, to elect Bruce Tonkin as GNSO Council chair until the conclusion of the current election period, would carry over the chairmanship until such time as there was a quorum meeting. Item 9: Any other business Bruce Tonkin proposed a motion of thanks to the outgoing Council members whose terms concluded at the end of the Annual General Meeting 2006. Ken Stubbs, who had been involved in the GNSO Council and, prior to that, the Names Council from the very beginning, for his devoted participation and invaluable contributions. June Seo, the gTLD registries representative and Bret Fausett the ALAC liaison, and those absent councillors, Maureen Cubbereley Nominating committee representative, and Lucy Nichols who recently resigned as a member of the Intellectual Property constituency for their participation and contributions. The motion passed by unanimous acclamation. Bruce Tonkin formally closed the meeting and thanked everybody for participating. Next GNSO Council teleconference will be on December 21, 2006 at 19:00 UTC see: Calendar -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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