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Report of the Whois Study Hypothesis Group attached
by Liz Gasster Sept. 2, 2008

Sept. 2, 2008

All, The Whois Study Hypothesis Group is pleased to share the results of its recent work, as requested by the Council in its resolution of 26 June. The Whois Study Hypothesis Report will also be posted shortly under the "Whois" issue area on the GNSO home page. Thanks, Liz

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Fwd: ALAC Review - GNSO Council 4 September 2008
by Avri Doria Aug. 30, 2008

Aug. 30, 2008

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Tricia Drakes" <tricia.drakes(a)x2all.com> > Date: 27 August 2008 16:32:30 EDT > To: <avri(a)acm.org> > Cc: <cgomes(a)verisign.com>, <glen(a)icann.org>, "'Patrick Sharry'" <Patrick.Sharry(a)ps2.com.au > >, "'Denise Michel'" <denise.michel(a)icann.org> > Subject: ALAC Review - GNSO Council 5 September 2008 > > Avri > > Many thanks for including the ALAC Review on the Agenda for the GNSO > Council Teleconference on 4 September 2008. > > The final report of the Independent Review of the ALAC prepared by > Westlake Consulting is located athttp://www.icann.org/en/reviews/alac/alac-independent-review-final-25jul0… > with links to translations of the report in Arabic, Chinese, > German, French and Spanish available onhttp://www.icann.org/en/reviews/alac/ > > In particular, we are interested in GNSO input on two main topics: > > Thoughts on Recommendation 12 – relationship between ALAC and NCUC > Any other comments on any other recommendations > > Please do let me know if there is any additional information you > require in advance of the call. > > With many thanks and good wishes. > > Tricia > +44 7768 517567

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Results of Travel Policy meeting and motion for 4 September
by Avri Doria Aug. 29, 2008

Aug. 29, 2008

Hi, Following this morning's meeting, I have entered the text below on the motions page. In it I note that the meeting reached rough consensus on the proposal with one person dissenting. The dissenting view involved a request that the NCUC be notified that they should reconsider having only provided two names for the list given the fact that not all candidates on other constituency's lists were there because of need. Other participants in the meeting countered that given the requirement that a resolution needed to be submitted by end of day 4 September, we should not reopen the process of submitting names. The NCUC member attending the meeting agreed that the process should not be reopened. It should be noted that because the recommendation includes recognition of the fact that two council members are Nomcom members and that they would be traveling under the Nomcom budget with supplemental support from the DNSO/GNSO fund, the list only contains 12 instead of 13 names. Other issues that were brought up in the discussion: - That while it was reasonable to give each constituency one travel slot, all other travel slots should depend upon need. - the question of whether self declaration of need sufficient or should need be demonstrated in some manner? - that it should be possible to split one travel slot between two travelers. Other discussions involved the meaning of 'attending all SO session' and whether it was ok for one participant to miss the first day because of work obligations and travel time. - Some argued that the meeting requirements should be defined as only the week of formal meetings. - There was one participant who stated that the support was for full participation and that the money should only be used on people who could attend all sessions. - Several argued for flexibility The meeting reached rough consensus for a definition of 'all SO sessions' as including the weekend's sessions before the formal meeting began and for flexibility for those who could not arrive in time for Saturday's meetings. As stated in the motion, it was also made clear that this was a one time procedure and that for future meetings, further discussion would be required. It was also made clear that the current process of using the Travel Policy as defined was born out of necessity and did not represent GNSO council agreement with the Travel Policy as currently defined. As the motion evolved from the meeting which I chaired, I have listed myself as making the motion. It still needs to be seconded. As always, comments, corrections and clarifications are invited as are discussion on the motion itself. a. ---- Motion on Travel Arrangements for Cairo Motion: Avri Doria Second: Whereas: (note on the version on https://st.icann.org/gnso-council/index.cgi?04_sept_2008_motions # several of the whereas statement have hyperlinks to the appropriate documents and emails) * On 14 August 2008 ICANN Staff provided a Travel Policy that covered participants from the GNSO, and * On 21 August 2008, Doug Brent, ICANN COO, provided a FAQ which explained and amplified that travel policy, and * On 20 August 2008, Avri Doria, Chair GNSO Council, suggested a process for producing the list of travelers as required by the travel policy, which was clarified on 20 August 2008and on 21 August 2008, and * On 26-27 August 2008, all Constituencies submitted a recommendation containing 0-3 names of GNSO Constituency Participants as suggested, and * On 28 August 2008, a special meeting of the GNSO council was held, at which at least one council member from each constituency was in attendance,and * That the participants of this meeting reached a rough consensus, with one dissenting participant, on a proposed resolution on supporting travel to Cairo according to the ICANN Travel Policy for volunteers, and * In recognition of the general agreement that the methods used for this resolution are a one time solution for Cairo and that further discussion will need to be held on the Travel Policy itself as well as its implementation in the GNSO once the reorganization of the GNSO and its council is underway. Resolved: 1. The following list will be provided to ICANN Travel Staff as required by the policy on 4 September 2008: Name Constituency/NCA Reason Class of travel Bing, Jon NCA NCA Economy Cavalli, Olga NCA NCA Economy Doria, Avri NCA Council chair Business Gross, Robin NCUC Constituency 1st choice Economy Harris, Tony ISPC Constituency 1st choice Economy Hoover, Carolyn RyC Constituency 1st choice Economy Jamil,Zahid BC Financial Need Economy Klein, Norbert NCUC Financial Need Economy Rossette, Kristina IPC Financial Need Expenses Only Rodenbaugh, Mike BC Constituency 1st choice Economy Sheppard, Philip BC On Principle Economy Walton, Clarke RyC Constituency 1st choice Economy 2. That the level of participation that is defined in the Travel policy can be met by participation in all of the sessions to be scheduled by the GSNO, including the weekend sessions to be held on 1-2 November, and that exceptions can be made for travelers whose employment requirements make it difficult to arrive in time for meetings on 1 Novemeber 2008. 3. That the two GNSO council members, Ute Decker and Greg Ruth, who are also members of the Nominating Committee will receive transportation for the meeting and expenses starting Thrusday of ICANN week as members of the Nomcom and that the balance of their expenses will be covered, as the per-diem rate defined by the Travel Policy, from the DNSO/GNSO funds.

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ICANN geo regions
by Olga Cavalli Aug. 29, 2008

Aug. 29, 2008

Hello everyone, In relation with the ICANN geographic regions Communtiy Wide WG requested comments, I would like to propose the following motion to be discussed during our next meeting on 4 September. Attached you can also find the last version of the document prepared by the drafting team. Regards Olga *Draft Motion regarding GNSO Comments re. Geographic Regions Community-Wide WG* * * Whereas: - In its meeting on 2 November 2007 the ICANN Board approved resolution 07.92 requesting "that the ICANN community, including the GNSO, ccNSO, ASO, GAC, and ALAC, provide the ICANN Staff with input on the ccNSO Council's resolution relating to ICANN's Geographic Regions" - In an email to the GNSO Council dated 15 July 2008 Denise Michel requested the GNSO "provide input, if any, on the suggested formation of a community wide working group, and its mandate" - In its meeting on 17 July 2008 the GNSO Council agreed to form a drafting team in response to the ICANN Board request on ICANN Geographic Regions - The drafting team submitted its recommendations for GNSO comments to the GNSO Council on 26 July 2008 Resolve: - The GNSO Council expresses sincere appreciation and thanks to the following members of the drafting team: Olga Cavalli (NomCom appointee & chair), Clint Crosby (IPC), Glen de Saint Gery (ICANN Staff), Chuck Gomes (RyC), Tony Harris (ISPCPC), Robert Hoggarth (ICANN Staff), Marika Konings (ICANN Staff), Kristina Rosette (IPC), Tim Ruiz (RC), Philip Sheppard (CBUC), and Ken Stubbs (RyC) - Council representatives are asked to forward the recommendations to their respective constituencies for discussion and comment as applicable and be prepared to finalize the GNSO comments in the Council meeting on 25 September 2008.

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Need for ICANN travel funding
by Greg Ruth Aug. 29, 2008

Aug. 29, 2008

All, I will not be able to participate in ICANN meetings in Cairo without ICANN travel upport. As a GNSO Council member and member of my consituency's executive committee it is my duty to be an active participant. My employer, while generously funding my time away from my "day job" will not pay for travel expenses. Greg Ruth

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GNSO Council Special Travel teleconference 28 August 2008 MP3 recording
by Glen de Saint Géry Aug. 29, 2008

Aug. 29, 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 Special Travel teleconference held on 28 August, 2008 at: http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-special-travel-council-20080828.mp3 http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/#aug Happy listening! Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Travel Support for Cairo Meeting
by Patrick Jones Aug. 28, 2008

Aug. 28, 2008

At the request of Denise Michel I am sending this note to the Council list. Advisory Committees, Constituencies and Supporting Organizations are in the process of selecting their representatives to the 2009 ICANN Nominating Committee. It is anticipated that the 2009 Nom Com will have a kickoff face-to-face meeting in Cairo following the end of the ICANN meeting. Representatives to the Nom Com will have their transportation reimbursed at economy class, along with hotel costs covered for the Nom Com portion of the meeting (ICANN would cover Thurs 6 Nov through Sat or Sun 8 or 9 Nov depending when the rep departs Cairo). Hotel costs for the other days of the ICANN meeting will have to be covered by the representative or their sending organization. I understand this may impact Ute Decker, possibly Greg Ruth and one other GNSO Council member. I am sending this along so this can be factored into constituency decision-making. Patrick -- Patrick L. Jones Registry Liaison Manager & Coordinator, ICANN Nominating Committee Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & 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

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Notice of New Registry Service Posted
by Patrick Jones Aug. 28, 2008

Aug. 28, 2008

This email serves as notice of information to the Council that ICANN has posted a new Registry Service proposal on behalf of Afilias for the Phased Equitable Reallocation of Non-Compliant .INFO Sunrise Domain Names (see http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2008008) This request is currently in ICANN's 15-calendar day preliminary determination period. Although public comments can be submitted at any time on a registry services proposal to registryservice at icann.org, this is not notification of a formal comment period. Information on the Registry Services Evaluation Process can be found at http://www.icann.org/registries/rsep/. Please let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Patrick -- Patrick L. Jones Registry Liaison Manager & Coordinator, ICANN Nominating Committee Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & 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

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ICANN Geographic regions report
by Glen de Saint Géry Aug. 28, 2008

Aug. 28, 2008

Dear All, The outcome of the ICANN Geographic regions drafting team can be directly viewed at: http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/icann-geographic-regions-26aug08.pdf under: http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/ Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Improving Institutional Confidence- Regional consultations
by Glen de Saint Géry Aug. 28, 2008

Aug. 28, 2008

"ICANN staff would like to inform you about the upcoming regional consultation meetings regarding ICANN's transition, "Improving Institutional Confidence". You are encouraged to participate by attending one of the meetings, or by contributing to the second online consultation that will begin in September. Information about meetings is available at: http://www.icann.org/en/jpa/iic/regional-meetings.htm Information about the online consultation will be made available at: http://www.icann.org/en/jpa/iic/ Below, please find information about upcoming meetings in Geneva and Washington D.C. Meetings have already been held in Uruguay and Montevideo, and further meetings are planned for Brussels, Cairo and elsewhere. You can register here to receive the Improving Institutional Confidence newsletter and be kept up to date about all aspects of the consultation: http://www.icann.org/en/jpa/iic/ If you have any questions about the consultation, please email iic(a)icann.org. *Invitation: Consultation Meeting on Improving Institutional Confidence in ICANN, Geneva* The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is hosting a series of international consultative meetings about its future. A breakfast meeting will be held in Geneva on Tuesday, 16 September, to consult with Internet stakeholders that may be participating in the Internet Governance Forum preparatory meetings. Members of ICANN¹s President¹s Strategy Committee, will be present to outline proposed improvements to the organization's multi-stakeholder model and listen to participants' views. Place: Hotel Royal, room Rousseau A, 41 rue de Lausanne, Geneva Time: 08:00 to 09.30 (a.m.) Date: Tuesday 16 September, 2008 *Save the date: Consultation Meeting on Improving Institutional Confidence in ICANN, Washington D.C.* The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is hosting a series of international consultative meetings about its future. A half-day meeting will be held in Washington on Wednesday, 1st October to consult with North American Internet stakeholders. ICANN's leadership, as well as members of its Strategy Committee, will be present to outline proposed improvements to the organization's multi-stakeholder model. The goal of the meeting is to explain the proposed changes and give participants the opportunity to input directly into the consultation. Place: Washington D.C. Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2008 If you are interested in attending either meeting, please REGISTER by following this link: _________________________________________________________ http://icann.org/en/jpa/iic/regional-meetings.htm _________________________________________________________ This page will also provide up to date information about other meetings, and allows you to sign up for email updates on the consultation. If you register for a face to face meeting, we will send you details of the meeting time and venue, and updated consultation documents before the meeting itself. If you would have any queries regarding the meeting or the consultation itself, please email iic(a)icann.org Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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