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ICANN Board meeting agenda 23 Jan 2008
by Bruce Tonkin Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

Hello All, See below for the agenda for the ICANN Board meeting next week. Quite a few issues relevant to the GNSO - including the result of PDP-Feb06 on contractual conditions, IDN in GNSO and ccNSO, domain name tasting, Network Solutions, GNSO recommendations on new gTLDs, Czech Arbitration Court for UDRP,. Looks like days worth of topics! Regards, Bruce From: http://www.icann.org/minutes/ 23 January 2008 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors Proposed Agenda (as Approved by Executive Committee on 16 January 2008) 1) Approval of Minutes for 18 December 2007 2) GNSO Recommendation on Contractual Conditions for Existing gTLDs (PDP-Feb06) 3) Discussion of Ongoing Community Dialogue about IDN ccTLDs and gTLDs 4) ISC (F-Root Operator)/ICANN Mutual Responsibilities Agreement 5) Proposals to Address Domain Tasting 6) Compliance Report on Network Solutions' Front-Loading Activities 7) Memoranda of Understanding with the Institute for Information Security Issues (IISI) at the Lomonosov Moscow State University and with Russian Association of Networks and Services (RANS) 8) GNSO Recommendations on New gTLDs 9) UDRP Provider Application from Czech Arbitration Court 10) Update on Status of Bylaws-Mandated Reviews 11) Board Governance Committee Recommendations on Appointment of Chair and Members of ALAC Review Working Group 12) Board Governance Committee Recommendation on approval of Contractor for ALAC Review Working Group 13) Board Governance Committee Recommendation on dissolution of Board Meetings Committee 13) Redelegation of .AE (United Arab Emirates) 14) Supplemental Resolution re: Brussels Branch Office 15) UPU's .POST Agreement Update 16) Update on Preparedness for India ICANN Meeting 17) Discussion of President/CEO's Report for December 2007 18) Other Business

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RE: [council] Enfranchising absent voters
by Alan Greenberg Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

Since proposed change has the identical effect of a councillor leaving the room or staying on mute during a vote, it would seem reasonable to be forthright and accept it. Alan At 17/01/2008 03:49 PM, Gomes, Chuck wrote: >In the spirit of attempting to minimize disenfranchisement of voting >rights by any Councilor or constituency, I propose the following change >of the second bullet under Section 4 (Process): >- It currently reads, "An e-vote may only be cast by a member absent >from the Council meeting." >- I propose it be changed to read, "An e-vote may only be cast by a >member absent from the Council meeting or one who needs time for further >consultation or additional information."

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GNSO Council resolution 17 January 2008
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] Dear Council Members, Ahead of the complete minutes, please find the motion that was passed by the GNSO Council at the teleconference on Thursday, 17 January, 2008. Motion 1. The GNSO Council ratified the results of the GNSO Council chair election and congratulated Avri Doria as the GNSO Council chair. Please let me know if you have any questions. 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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'Dashboard' Allows Window into ICANN Performance
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

[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-11jan08.htm 'Dashboard' Allows Window into ICANN Performance 11 January 2008 MARINA DEL REY, Calif.: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers today released the first version of a new 'Dashboard' that will offer measurements of ICANN's performance in numerous areas across the organization. "At this stage the ‘Dashboard’ has reports from Finance, IANA, and IETF request queue. We are looking for community feedback on this tool and will expand the reports available over time," said Dr Paul Twomey, ICANN's President and CEO. The 'Dashboard' is the result of a substantial effort within ICANN to define measurable results, establish repeatable processes for collecting data, and to select and install software. "This is about continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability to our community," Dr Twomey added. Members of the public are invited to test drive the 'Dashboard' at http://www.icann.org/idashboard/public/. -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Follow-up point on Single-letter names
by Patrick Jones Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

This is to clarify my summary of the next steps for single-letter and single-digit domain names at the second level in existing gTLDs. ICANN staff is developing a position paper on this topic that will be provided to the GNSO Council for consideration. The paper is expected to be delivered to the Council in advance of the Delhi meeting. Patrick Patrick L. Jones Registry Liaison Manager & Coordinator, ICANN Nominating Committee Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330 Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Tel: +1 310 301 3861 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 patrick.jones(a)icann.org<mailto:patrick.jones@icann.org>

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GNSO Council teleconference MP3 recording 17 January 2008
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

[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 January 17, 2008 at: http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-council-teleconference-20080117.mp3 http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/#jan Happy listening! -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Some initial reactions from the ccNSO on the GNSO's message to Board regarding IDN TLDs
by Avri Doria Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

Hi, I have been having some background discussions with Chris Desspain, the chair of the ccNSO council, and others regarding the GNSO council's message and request to the Board. At, at least, the first reading, there has been some level of concern on his part and the part of others in the ccNSO community with our message to the Board relating to IDN TLDs. It has been interpreted by some as indicating that the GNSO is against the fast track and against IDNs. While I tried to explain that this is neither what was written nor what was intended, it does seem to be interpreted that way by some. The ccNSO is meeting today to discuss a reaction to the GNSO council's message. I expect to have more information on that tomorrow. Regardless of what happens with their reaction two possibilities have come out of the discussion: - the possibility of a face to face meeting between the two councils in New Delhi to discuss some of the different perspectives on the IDN TLD issue - the exchange of liaisons between the two councils, so that in the future there would be a better understanding of each others intentions, processes and decisions. I would like to find out if there is support for these two items among others on the council. thanks a.

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REVISED Reference links for GNSO Council meeting 17 January 2008]
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

Dear All Added: ITEM 8 Proxy Voting document from drafting group http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg04461.html ITEM 2: Review/amend agenda (5) http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/agenda-17jan08.shtml ITEM 3: Approve GNSO minutes of 20 December 2007 (5) http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg04385.html ITEM 4: Confirm voting from GNSO Council chair Election (5) Please check your confidential code and the vote registered http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg04408.html ITEM 6: IDNC update - Edmon Chung (10) Draft Initial Report and consolidated comments on Topics List. see: http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg04453.html attached: Topic list consolidated comments.pdf attached: Draft Initial Report for WG comment.doc ITEM 7: Status on Reserved Names – Single and two-character names at the 2nd level (15) Summary of Comments submitted during the comment period (http://forum.icann.org/lists/allocationmethods/pdfyUMoT7lX49.pdf) ITEM 8 Proxy Voting document from drafting group http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg04461.html ITEM 9: First discussion - Domain Tasting Initial Report (10) http://gnso.icann.org/issues/domain-tasting/gnso-initial-report-domain-tast… ITEM 10: First Discussion Inter-Registrar Transfers Working Group Recommendations (20) http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/irdx-policy-priorities-20dec07.pdf Item 11: Action Item Review (5) http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/pending-action-list.pdf 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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Re: [council] Some initial reactions from the ccNSO on the GNSO's message to Board regarding IDN TLDs
by cyrilchua＠atmdlaw.com.sg Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

I agree with Bilal Kind regards, Cyril Chua Partner IP & Technology Group -------- Alban Tay Mahtani & de Silva LLP 39 Robinson Road #07-01, Robinson Point, Singapore 068911 Tel: (65) 6534 5266 / Fax: (65) 6223 8762 / DID: (65) 6428 9812 http://www.atmdlaw.com.sg -------- ALBAN TAY MAHTANI & DE SILVA LLP < 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: "Bilal S. Beirm" [bbeirm(a)tagorg.com] Sent: 01/17/2008 02:36 PM ZE2 To: "Mike Rodenbaugh" <mxrodenbaugh(a)yahoo.com>; "Council GNSO" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: RE: [council] Some initial reactions from the ccNSO on the GNSO's message to Board regarding IDN TLDs I think both suggestions from Avri are good and we should work for ways to actually meet both. As far as Chuck's point, I think that our respective consistencies will be better served if the liaisons from both sides be council members who volunteer to attend the "cross council" meetings. In case there is not a volunteer we should tap on staff to cover the basis for us. Sincerely, Bilal Beiram Internet Affairs Manager Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Telephone: +962 6 510 0900 bbeirm(a)tagorg.com www.tagorg.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Mike Rodenbaugh Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:24 PM To: 'Council GNSO' Subject: RE: [council] Some initial reactions from the ccNSO on the GNSO's message to Board regarding IDN TLDs Both points sound like good ideas to me. Noting Chuck's valid point about overlapping meeting schedules, not to mention the heavy workload already expected of Councilors, perhaps an ICANN Staff policy expert would be the best liason? -Mike -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Gomes, Chuck Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 7:46 AM To: Avri Doria; Council GNSO Subject: RE: [council] Some initial reactions from the ccNSO on the GNSO's message to Board regarding IDN TLDs Both ideas sound good to me. With regard to the liaison idea, one of the things we should probably start thinking about is whether the GNSO liaison to the ccNSO should be a GNSO Councilor or not. On the one hand it seems like it would be easiest if our liaison was selected from one of the Councilors. But during in-person meetings at ICANN regional meetings, GNSO meetings typically conflict with ccNSO meetings; conflicts could also happen for teleconference meetings. In cases like that it might be desirable to have a liaison who was not a Council voting member but who could participate as an observer in all GNSO meetings when there is not a conflict. Obviously, this issue needs a lot more thought and discussion but thought it might be helpful to start it off. Chuck -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 3:59 AM To: Council GNSO Subject: [council] Some initial reactions from the ccNSO on the GNSO's message to Board regarding IDN TLDs Hi, I have been having some background discussions with Chris Desspain, the chair of the ccNSO council, and others regarding the GNSO council's message and request to the Board. At, at least, the first reading, there has been some level of concern on his part and the part of others in the ccNSO community with our message to the Board relating to IDN TLDs. It has been interpreted by some as indicating that the GNSO is against the fast track and against IDNs. While I tried to explain that this is neither what was written nor what was intended, it does seem to be interpreted that way by some. The ccNSO is meeting today to discuss a reaction to the GNSO council's message. I expect to have more information on that tomorrow. Regardless of what happens with their reaction two possibilities have come out of the discussion: - the possibility of a face to face meeting between the two councils in New Delhi to discuss some of the different perspectives on the IDN TLD issue - the exchange of liaisons between the two councils, so that in the future there would be a better understanding of each others intentions, processes and decisions. I would like to find out if there is support for these two items among others on the council. thanks a.

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PDP Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy mailing list
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] Dear Council members, The mailing list for the PDP discussion of Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy is to be found on page: http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/ GNSO Mailing Lists Inter-Registrar Transfer Committee (IRT PDP) the address is <gnso-trans-pdp(a)icann.org> with public archives at: http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-trans-pdp/ Currently all the Council members, liaisons to the Council and relevant staff are subscribed to the list with representatives responsible for gathering the constituency statements from 2 constituencies. Please identify participants from your constituency that might be different than Councillors so that they can be added to the mailing list. The Constituency statements that have been received to date have been posted to the list. 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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