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ICANN Calls for Expressions of Interest from Potential Dispute Resolution Service Providers for the New gTLD Program
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 24, 2007

Dec. 24, 2007

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org; liaison6c[at]gnso.icann.org] [To: ga[at]gnso.icann.org; announce[at]gnso.icann.org] [To: regional-liaisons[at]icann.org] http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-21dec07.htm ICANN Calls for Expressions of Interest from Potential Dispute Resolution Service Providers for the New gTLD Program 21 December 2007 ICANN is calling for Expressions of Interest from potential Dispute Resolution Service Providers (DSRP) for the new gTLD Program. The statement of work may be viewed at http://www.icann.org/topics/drsp-call-for-expressions-of-interest.pdf [PDF, 25K]. The provider will administer the resolution of disputes arising under implementation of the Generic Names Supporting Organization’s (GNSO) policy recommendations. Expressions of Interest should be emailed to gtlddrp(a)icann.org no later than 18 January 2008. For additional information on the new gTLD Program, please visit http://www.icann.org/topics/new-gtld-program.htm. -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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ICANN Posts 2007 Annual Report
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 24, 2007

Dec. 24, 2007

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org; liaison6c[at]gnso.icann.org] [To: ga[at]gnso.icann.org; announce[at]gnso.icann.org] [To: regional-liaisons[at]icann.org] http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-23dec07.htm ICANN Posts 2007 Annual Report Annual Report highlights organization's achievements and progress over past 12 months - 23 December 2007 MARINA DEL REY, Calif. : The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today released its second annual report, covering in detail the organization's achievements and progress over the past 12 months. "I am delighted to announce the release of our second annual report," said Dr Paul Twomey, ICANN's President and CEO. "As an organization we have made great progress this year, both in terms of policy work and in the quality of our operations. We have also made great efforts in relation to transparency and accountability". In addition to updates on the progress ICANN's supporting organizations and advisory committees have made during 2007, the report also includes a section on the progress towards the completion of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the United States Department of Commerce. "The JPA is in the midst of its scheduled mid-term review, and the annual report highlights that ICANN has achieved the responsibilities outlined in the Agreement," Dr Twomey said "ICANN will also release documents in the near future that include its submission to the JPA review and I ask commenters to examine this documentation prior to making their own submissions," Dr Twomey added. The complete annual report is available online at: http://www.icann.org/annualreport/annual-report-2006-2007.pdf [PDF, 1,927K] -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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The Preliminary Report for the 18 December 2007 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 24, 2007

Dec. 24, 2007

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] Dear Councillors, The Preliminary Report for the 18 December 2007 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors is published at: http://www.icann.org/minutes/prelim-report-18dec07.htm Some of the topics discussed were the .TEL Contractual Amendment, Whois Conflict of National Laws Procedure, an update on New gTLD Process and the GNSO Review. Formal Minutes are still to be approved by the ICANN Board during its next Board Meeting. ICANN has posted to its website a Preliminary Report of the Board meeting held on 18 December 2007. The Board will consider the Preliminary Report in adopting formal Minutes during its next board meeting. ICANN's Board meets regularly (approximately once per month). The Board is committed to being as transparent and accountable as possible. As soon as possible following each meeting, ICANN staff posts a preliminary report of the meeting. The report outlines detailed discussion from the board meeting and demonstrates how decisions are reached. Kind regards, Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Re: [council] Reminder to vote for GNSO Council Chair
by cyrilchua＠atmdlaw.com.sg Dec. 22, 2007

Dec. 22, 2007

Hi Glen I may have missed my ballot. Would be grateful if you could resend. Merry Christmas! Regards Cyril ALBAN TAY MAHTANI & DE SILVA < This message (including attachments) contains privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not to take any action in reliance on it nor to disseminate, distribute, publish or copy this message. If you have received this message in error, please accept our apologies, delete all copies from your system and notify us at mail(a)atmdlaw.com.sg. Unless it relates to the official business of ATMD, any opinions or matters expressed in this message are those of the individual sender. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "GNSO.SECRETARIAT(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG" [gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org] Sent: 12/21/2007 10:07 AM CET To: "'Council GNSO'" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Reminder to vote for GNSO Council Chair Dear Councillors, Please remember to vote for the GNSO Council chair! The ballots have been sent out from tally at icann.org, but if you have missed yours for some reason, please let me know as soon as possible and there will be a resend. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Draft of a possible note to the CEO on travel policy - update 2
by Avri Doria Dec. 21, 2007

Dec. 21, 2007

Update reflecting interim solution for New Delhi [bracketed text] is just a place holder ------- To: Paul Twomey CC: Doug Brent Dear Dr. Twomey, I am writing on behalf to the GNSO council with a request for travel funding for all GNSO council members for all future ICANN meetings. While this issue originally came up in regard to a urgent need for the New Delhi meeting which has been resolved, it remains an issue of concern in the GNSO council. A [strong] majority of those in the council has requested that all GNSO council members receive the same consideration for their travel expenses as is received by Members of the ICANN Board. The GSNO council appreciates your prompt consideration of this request. We look forward to receiving a response to the request as soon as possible. Thank you, Avri Doria Chair, GNSO Council [Sending this message was approved by the GNSO council by a vote of XX to YY]

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Block booking for hotel rooms in New Delhi
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 21, 2007

Dec. 21, 2007

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] Dear All, Some New Delhi hotels have been posted on the website http://del.icann.org/hotels. The meetings will take place in the Taj Palace Hotel, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave New Delhi 110 021 http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Taj%20%20Palace%20Hotel,NEW%20DELHI/default… This hotel is currently sold out. There is a possibility of having a block of rooms for the Council members at the ITC Hotel Maurya (room rate $468 USD) Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propert… This hotel, I am told, is within walking distance of the venue hotel, but there will also be transportation from the hotels to the venue each day. 'Le Méridien' (room rate $379 USD) 8, Windsor Palace, Janpath New Delhi 110001 rkhan(a)lemeridien-newdelhi.com http://www.hotels-new-delhi.com/hotel-le-meridien-new-delhi.html has also been indicated as a good hotel. Could you please give me an idea, off the Council list to: <gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org> if you would like to be included in a block booking by COB Central European Time (CET) tomorrow, Friday 21 December, as available space is going fast. Travel dates are not necessary for the deadline tomorrow. Thank you very much. Kind regards, Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Reminder to vote for GNSO Council Chair
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 21, 2007

Dec. 21, 2007

Dear Councillors, Please remember to vote for the GNSO Council chair! The ballots have been sent out from tally at icann.org, but if you have missed yours for some reason, please let me know as soon as possible and there will be a resend. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Details of the vote on the motion for a PDP on IGO Dispute Resolution Procedures that failed
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 20, 2007

Dec. 20, 2007

Dear Council Members, Ahead of the complete minutes, please find the details of the vote on the motion for a PDP on IGO Names Dispute Resolution Procedures that failed at the Council meeting today. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Motion proposed by Avri Doria and seconded by Kristina Rosette Whereas: - The Issues report for IGO http://gnso.icann.org/issues/igo-names/issues-report-igo-drp-15jun07.pdf has been released and discussed - and in response to a council resolution the staff has produced a proposal for an IGO dispute resolution procedure (http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/gnso-igo-drp-report-v2-28sep07.pdf) - and subsequent to GNSO resolution 20071120-1 to postpone the vote on commencing a PDP until 20 December 2007, the IPC prepared a proposal for a revised IGO DRP http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/igo-domain-name-drp-28nov2007.pdf Resolves The GNSO will initiate a PDP to discuss the creation of a PDP on IGO Dispute Resolution Procedures The motion failed Vote: 5 Votes in favour: Philip Sheppard, Mike Rodenbaugh, Kristina Rosette, Cyril Chua, Tony Holmes (one vote each) 10 Votes against: Tom Keller, Jordi Iparraguirre, Chuck Gomes, Edmon Chung, (two votes each) Robin Gross, Norbert Klein.(one vote each) 2 Abstentions: Avri Doria, Olga Cavalli (one vote each) Reasons for Abstention: Avri Doria - GNSO Chair, Nominating Committee appointee - conflict of interest based on being a frequent consultant for the United Nations. Olga Cavalli - Nominating Committee appointee - did not have time as a new Council member to form an opinion. Absent Councillors who did not vote: Bilal Beiram, Ute Decker, Carlos Souza, Jon Bing (one vote each) Adrian Kinderis, Tim Ruiz (two votes each) Councillors who dropped off the line: Tony Harris, Greg Ruth (one vote each) Total 27 Votes -- 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 20 December 2007
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 20, 2007

Dec. 20, 2007

[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 December 20, 2007 at: http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-council-20071220.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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Response on India travel support
by Doug Brent Dec. 20, 2007

Dec. 20, 2007

GNSO Council, I wanted to respond to the GNSO Council¹s inquiry regarding ICANN travel support for GNSO counselors attending the India meeting. ICANN has always valued highly the work of volunteers in the organization and now has the resources to re-examine its travel support policies. As I previously noted, it is important to re-examine the situation and come up with explicit, sensible policies that 1) support ICANN volunteer work, 2) justify this use of money ICANN collects, and 3) have ICANN community support. Some of the reasons why finding the right answer here is hard include: - It is important to provide appropriate support to volunteers (and there are varied perspectives on what is ³appropriate²), - GNSO counselors need an answer now about possible travel support related to India, - ICANN has never before provided Council travel support to ICANN meetings, nor has such travel support been included in ICANN¹s budget, - Support has to be balanced with the cost of that support, to be in concert with the interests of registrants, - Different constituencies within ICANN are asking for India travel support, and the actions the GNSO/ICANN take now could have broader implications, and - As I mentioned in my last note, ICANN is right now working on an overall policy for the community that could be reviewed at the India meeting (though, again, this timing will be difficult); I'm very reluctant to set new precedent just as we're trying to put a more comprehensive plan in place. So, trying to balance these various concerns: - As Denise has suggested, staff will support the GNSO Council¹s request for India travel support by using previously budgeted inter-sessional travel dollars for airfare to India, and staff will report on this decision to the ICANN Board, - In the absence of an overall policy, ICANN will provide counselors with India travel support under the guidelines currently used for travel support for Council inter-sessional meetings ICANN will pay for upgradeable coach class airfare. - Counselors will be asked to contact ICANN¹s American Express travel desk to arrange for ICANN¹s purchase of their tickets (contact information will be provided soon), and - During the meeting in India, staff will suggest a policy going forward to address GNSO Council travel support (and other group travel support) for all ICANN meetings. Please let me know if you have any questions and would like to discuss this. Again, I'm happy to join a GNSO call if that would be useful. Thanks, Doug -- Doug Brent Chief Operating Officer ICANN Voice: +1 310.301.3871 Mobile: +1 650.996.4447 Fax: +1 310.823.8649

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