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Public Comment: Proposed City Top-Level Domain (CTLD) Constituency
by Glen de Saint Géry June 6, 2009

June 6, 2009

[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/en/announcements/announcement-05jun09-en.htm ________________________________ Public Comment: Proposed City Top-Level Domain (CTLD) Constituency 5 June 2009 The ongoing GNSO Improvements process has created significant community interest in the formation of new GNSO constituencies and several groups have stepped forward to begin the process of forming a new GNSO constituency. The ICANN Board has now received a fourth formal petition from the prospective City Top-Level Domain (CTLD) Constituency. All members of the ICANN community and the public are now invited to review this petition and charter and share comments with the Board through 10 July 2009. Background and Explanation: In June 2008, the Board of Directors endorsed a series of recommendations on how to improve the GNSO's structures and operations. One of the significant drivers of those recommendations was an interest in maximizing participation in the GNSO and its policy development processes. Among the various recommendations endorsed by the Board was that ICANN take steps to clarify and promote the option to self-form new constituencies. The current ICANN Bylaws provide that any group of individuals or entities may petition the Board for recognition as a new or separate constituency, in accordance with Section 5(4) of Article X. Such a petition must explain (1) why "the addition of such a Constituency will improve the ability of the GNSO to carry out its policy-development responsibilities" and (2) why "the proposed new Constituency would adequately represent, on a global basis, the stakeholders it seeks to represent." Notwithstanding those Bylaw provisions, it has been many years since the organization has had formal requests for a new constituency. Since the Board action last June, however, the ICANN Staff has received inquiries from several interested parties about how to form a new GNSO constituency and the first took place a little over three months ago when the proposed new CyberSafety Constituency submitted its formal petition and Charter documents (23 February 2009). Since then, formal petitio! ns have also been filed by the proposed Consumers Constituency (10 April 2009) and the proposed IDNgTLD Constituency (18 April 2009). The ICANN bylaws do not provide specific procedural guidance for how interested parties should submit the petitions contemplated in Article X. Mindful that explicit steps, formats, and/or processes for expansion would take some time for the community to develop in the implementation of the improvements recommendations, the Board directed ICANN Staff to provide the community with some initial guidance, a structure and a specific procedural path for potential new constituencies to follow. At its 1 October 2008 meeting, the Board acknowledged Staff's development of a "Notice of Intent" document for potential new constituencies and directed Staff to develop a formal petition and charter template to assist new constituency applicants in satisfying the formative criteria (consistent with the ICANN Bylaws) to facilitate the Board's evaluation of petitions to form new constituencies. The process subsequently developed by the Staff required interested groups to first submit a Notice of Intent to Form a New Constituency (NOIF). The proponents of the City TLD Constituency completed that step on 15 February 2009. The second step of the process is development of a New Constituency Petition and Charter, which the proponents of the City TLD Constituency completed on 1 June 2009. Relevant Board Resolution, Bylaws and Constituency Submissions: * Minutes of 1 October 2008 ICANN Board Meeting: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-01oct08.htm * ICANN Bylaws Article X, Section 5, Subsection 4: http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm - X-5.1<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#X-5.1> * The City Top-Level Domain (CTLD) Constituency Petition Documents: http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/newco-process-en.htm and/or in the Public Comment Forum<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200907.html#city> of this proceeding The Process From Here: At the end of this Public Comment Forum period, the ICANN Staff will provide a summary/analysis of the comments submitted regarding the CTLD Constituency petition and charter. That summary/analysis will be shared with the community and the Board. The Board will ultimately make the decision on whether to authorize the new constituency. It should be noted that the GNSO Improvements Report approved by the Board in June 2008 has additional guidelines and recommendations for the ongoing practices and processes of GNSO constituencies. It is expected that this work will be ongoing as part of the GNSO Improvements implementation efforts. Deadline and How to Submit Comments: The Staff is opening a 30-day public consultation forum, from 6 June 2009 through 10 July 2009, and invites community comments on this matter. The formal Public Comment Forum Box is located here: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200907.html#city To submit comments: ctld-petition(a)icann.org<mailto:ctld-petition@icann.org> {Note: this would be a new email address} To view comments (including the various constituency submissions): http://forum.icann.org/lists/ctld-petition Staff Responsible: Robert Hoggarth Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Call for Expressions of Interest for 2010 Nominating Committee Chair
by Glen de Saint Géry June 6, 2009

June 6, 2009

[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/en/announcements/announcement-3-05jun09-en.htm ________________________________ Call for Expressions of Interest for 2010 Nominating Committee Chair 5 June 2009 ICANN is immediately seeking expressions of interest for the 2010 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Chair. Overview The NomCom Chairperson is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's supporting organizations (SO) and advisory committees (AC) in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. The Chair is a non-voting member of the NomCom selected by ICANN's Board to serve until the conclusion of the next ICANN annual meeting. To properly serve as Chair, the selected individual must have: (i) adequate time available to undertake the role; (ii) excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage a committee of 22 - 23 members; (iii) a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each position for which the NomCom is selecting candidates; (iv) experience on or with a Board of Directors; (v) strong organization and leadership skills; (vi) ability to remain unbiased; (vii) no conflicts of interest, and (viii) a thorough understanding of, and satisfy, all criteria set forth in ICANN Bylaws relating to the NomCom (see http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII) No person who is an employee of or is a paid consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve as a member of the NomCom, including the post of Chair. Duties and Responsibilities * Plans and schedules NomCom meetings as required. * Appoints non-voting Associate Chair if so desired. * Reports to ICANN Board on status of the NomCom. * Prepares and publishes the NomCom report. * Coordinates due diligence on nominated candidates in cooperation with ICANN's General Counsel and any outside firm(s) retained to perform due diligence activities. * Conducts outreach with ICANN Constituencies, ACs and SOs (with Chairs of those groups), ICANN Board, and others. * With other committee members, reviews and evaluates candidate Statements of Interest (SOIs) and references submitted during NomCom process. * Ensures NomCom records are properly established, maintained and archived. * Approves outreach/advertising methods for attracting candidates. * Approves posting of NomCom announcements on ICANN website. For more specifics about the activities and time involvement of the NomCom Chair see this attached chart<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-4-05jun09-en.htm>. Further, for more information about the NomCom, the 2008 procedures are publicly available and may be found at http://nomcom.icann.org/procedures-2008.html Expenses All reasonable travel expenses and administrative costs incurred as a result of performing the duties as NomCom Chair in accordance with ICANN's policies will be reimbursed by ICANN upon the Chair's submission to ICANN of valid receipts and invoices. Expressions of Interest Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair(a)icann.org<mailto:NomComChair@icann.org> no later than 10 July 2009. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Whois Accuracy Study Launches
by Glen de Saint Géry June 6, 2009

June 6, 2009

[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/en/announcements/announcement-2-05jun09-en.htm ________________________________ Whois Accuracy Study Launches 5 June 2009 ICANN in coordination with the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago ("NORC") has undertaken a study of domain name Whois contact data accuracy. Over the years, ICANN constituencies and others have observed apparent inaccuracies in Whois contact data provided by registrants when registering and maintaining domain names. This is ICANN's attempt to contribute to community discussion regarding Whois policy and inform ICANN compliance activities. ICANN and NORC anticipate issuing a preliminary report on the Whois Data Accuracy Study findings at ICANN 36 in Seoul, Korea. NORC's sample plan and proposed design methodology are available for viewing. NORC Whois Data Accuracy Study Design<http://www.icann.org/en/compliance/norc-whois-accuracy-study-design-04jun09…> [PDF, 353K] Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Draft GNSO related meeting schedule for Sydney
by Glen de Saint Géry June 5, 2009

June 5, 2009

Dear All, Attached, please find the draft GNSO related meeting schedule for Sydney. Please note that on Saturday, except for the lunch time presentation 'GNSO Scope and Consensus' by Margie Milam and the Travel Drafting Group face to face meeting at 18:00, the times for the different topics related to new gTLDs may change. This schedule should be read along with the full schedule on page: http://syd.icann.org/full-sched Please note there may be other changes, but we will keep you apprised. Please also consult the Wiki pages, al links posted on http://gnso.icann.org/ for agendas and updates. Particularly https://st.icann.org/gnso-council/index.cgi?gnso_council_workspace Remote participation will be possible for all the sessions and details will be sent out shortly. Please let me know if you have any questions. 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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Travel Support Community Feedback
by Glen de Saint Géry June 5, 2009

June 5, 2009

Forwarded from Kevin Wilson : Dear ICANN Community members interested in travel support guidelines: We have posted the draft Travel Support Guidelines<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03jun09-en.htm> which were developed based upon community feedback after the Mexico City meeting. Another online forum has been established, and there will be a workshop in Sydney<http://syd.icann.org/node/4035> on the subject. I know we are planning to meet on Saturday at 18:00 in Sydney. If you would like to schedule any other meeting/conference call with your constituency to discuss the draft Guidelines and answer any questions, please let me know. Best regard Kevin Wilson CFO ICANN Kevin.wilson(a)icann.org<mailto:Kevin.wilson@icann.org>

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INVITATION: Discussion on Draft Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Plan and Budget / 11 or 12 June 2009
by Glen de Saint Géry June 4, 2009

June 4, 2009

Please contact Gisella Gruber-White gisella.gruber-white(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber-white@icann.org> if you would like to attend. Forwarded From: At-Large Staff Dear All, Kevin Wilson, CFO of ICANN, invites community members to participate in a teleconference to discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Plan and Budget which is open for community feedback through 17 June 2009. The purpose of the call is for Kevin to have the opportunity to discuss the draft FY10 budget and how it incorporates the comments received from ICANN's constituencies on the Proposed Framework for ICANN's FY10 Plan and Budget. Participants are encouraged to comment on how well this Plan addresses the priorities identified in the Strategic Plan and offer input regarding the proposed activities. Two calls are scheduled for: Thursday 11 June at 2200 UTC (1500 PDT, 1800 EDT, 1900 Buenos Aires, 2300 London, 00:00 CEST, 0600 Singapore/Hong Kong +1, 0800 Melbourne +1 This call will have Spanish interpretation. Friday 12 June at 1300 UTC (0600 PDT, 0900 EDT, 1000 Buenos Aires, 1400 London, 1500 CEST, 2100 Singapore/Hong Kong. 2300 Melbourne June) This call will have French interpretation. The calls will be scheduled for 60 minutes each. Please could you let staff(a)atlarge.icann.org know which call you would like to attend. Additional details of these Briefing Sessions, including agenda, presentation, Adobe Connect link, and participation information can be found on the wiki page https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi/index.cgi?draft_fy10_operating_plan_and… For more information about the FY10 Operating Plan and Budget, including the link to the draft budget, please see: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#draft-opplan-budget <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#draft-opplan-budget> Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marie-Helene Bouchoms ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org ------ End of Forwarded Message

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Public Comment: Travel Support Guidelines for Community Members
by Glen de Saint Géry June 4, 2009

June 4, 2009

[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] Public Comment: Travel Support Guidelines for Community Members http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03jun09-en.htm 3 June 2009 ICANN community participants dedicate substantial time and resources to advance ICANN's work, and it is reasonable for ICANN to use travel funding to facilitate participation. In order to ensure that the resources are prioritized and administered appropriately, the Travel Support Guidelines have been updated for FY10, as reflected in this Community Travel Support Guidelines for public comment paper [PDF, 209K]. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/travel-support/draft-travel-support-guidelin… The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the travel support guidelines on an online public forum, http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200907.html#travel-su… feedback via conference calls with community groups, and/or at the workshop to be held in Sydney http://syd.icann.org/node/4035. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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RE: [council] Verisign signs the root
by Tim Ruiz June 4, 2009

June 4, 2009

Both Tony. ICANN should maintain its coordinating role near and long term. Tim -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: [council] Verisign signs the root From: "Tony Holmes" <tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com> Date: Thu, June 04, 2009 6:51 am To: "'Tim Ruiz'" <tim(a)godaddy.com>, "'GNSO Council '" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Tim So does your point refer to the 'interim' (whatever that means???) or beyond? Tony -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Tim Ruiz Sent: 04 June 2009 11:38 To: GNSO Council Subject: RE: [council] Verisign signs the root Why not allocate it to VeriSign? It actually makes the most sense. Currently, ICANN/IANA make requests for root zone changes (with DOC approval) to VeriSign who actually makes and deploys the changes. That's the arrangement through their Cooperative Agreement with the DOC. It has been working well and keeps ICANN from creeping into operational responsibilities. ICANN is supposed to be a coordinating body. What do you think their budget will look like if they start expanding their mission? Tim -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [council] Verisign signs the root From: Adrian Kinderis <adrian(a)ausregistry.com.au> Date: Thu, June 04, 2009 5:27 am To: Council GNSO <council(a)gnso.icann.org> http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-03jun09-en.htm This is sure to make for some interesting conversation in Sydney. Quite frankly I am surprised to see this. How is this function simply allocated to VeriSign (a U.S. Public Company) by ICANN and the DOC? Perhaps we could add this to the GNSO agenda somewhere? Thanks. Adrian Kinderis

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RE: [council] Verisign signs the root
by Tim Ruiz June 4, 2009

June 4, 2009

Why not allocate it to VeriSign? It actually makes the most sense. Currently, ICANN/IANA make requests for root zone changes (with DOC approval) to VeriSign who actually makes and deploys the changes. That's the arrangement through their Cooperative Agreement with the DOC. It has been working well and keeps ICANN from creeping into operational responsibilities. ICANN is supposed to be a coordinating body. What do you think their budget will look like if they start expanding their mission? Tim -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [council] Verisign signs the root From: Adrian Kinderis <adrian(a)ausregistry.com.au> Date: Thu, June 04, 2009 5:27 am To: Council GNSO <council(a)gnso.icann.org> http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-03jun09-en.htm This is sure to make for some interesting conversation in Sydney. Quite frankly I am surprised to see this. How is this function simply allocated to VeriSign (a U.S. Public Company) by ICANN and the DOC? Perhaps we could add this to the GNSO agenda somewhere? Thanks. Adrian Kinderis

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Verisign signs the root
by Adrian Kinderis June 4, 2009

June 4, 2009

http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-03jun09-en.htm This is sure to make for some interesting conversation in Sydney. Quite frankly I am surprised to see this. How is this function simply allocated to VeriSign (a U.S. Public Company) by ICANN and the DOC? Perhaps we could add this to the GNSO agenda somewhere? Thanks. Adrian Kinderis

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Re: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow)
by Rosette, Kristina June 4, 2009

June 4, 2009

Hi Adrian, The last we (IRT) heard, those 2 sessions would not include participation by IRT members. K Kristina Rosette Covington & Burling LLP 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20004-2401 voice: 202-662-5173 direct fax: 202-778-5173 main fax: 202-662-6291 e-mail: krosette(a)cov.com This message is from a law firm and may contain information that is confidential or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately advise the sender by reply e-mail that this message has been inadvertently transmitted to you and delete this e-mail from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. ------------------------- Sent from my Wireless Handheld ________________________________ From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org To: Council GNSO Sent: Wed Jun 03 08:07:29 2009 Subject: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow) All, I understand there are two sessions confirmed for new gTLD and IRT discussions in New York and London in the coming months. I also see that two sessions are tabled for Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. Have these sessions been confirmed. Does anyone know if they have the same representation from IRT Members as the New York and London sessions? Perhaps Staff or Team members could respond? Thanks. Adrian Kinderis

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Re: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow)
by Rosette, Kristina June 4, 2009

June 4, 2009

You'll have to direct questions/concerns about dial-in and IRT member participation in HK and AD to staff. Kristina Rosette Covington & Burling LLP 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20004-2401 voice: 202-662-5173 direct fax: 202-778-5173 main fax: 202-662-6291 e-mail: krosette(a)cov.com This message is from a law firm and may contain information that is confidential or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately advise the sender by reply e-mail that this message has been inadvertently transmitted to you and delete this e-mail from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. ------------------------- Sent from my Wireless Handheld ________________________________ From: Adrian Kinderis To: Gomes, Chuck ; Anthony Harris ; Rosette, Kristina; council(a)gnso.icann.org Sent: Wed Jun 03 20:22:54 2009 Subject: RE: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow) I assume then that there will be “dial in” capabilities for these meetings (New York and London). I know I sound like a broken record but it is disappointing that no IRT members will be made available for the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi Meetings. Adrian Kinderis From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Gomes, Chuck Sent: Thursday, 4 June 2009 12:14 AM To: Anthony Harris; Rosette, Kristina; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: RE: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow) Tony, See the Upcoming Events section of the New gTLDs site: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm. Chuck ________________________________ From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Anthony Harris Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 9:59 AM To: Rosette, Kristina; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: Re: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow) Where can I find details of the London and New York sessions, and assume they are open attendance? Tony Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: Rosette, Kristina <mailto:krosette@cov.com> To: council(a)gnso.icann.org Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow) Hi Adrian, The last we (IRT) heard, those 2 sessions would not include participation by IRT members. K Kristina Rosette Covington & Burling LLP 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20004-2401 voice: 202-662-5173 direct fax: 202-778-5173 main fax: 202-662-6291 e-mail: krosette(a)cov.com This message is from a law firm and may contain information that is confidential or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately advise the sender by reply e-mail that this message has been inadvertently transmitted to you and delete this e-mail from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. ------------------------- Sent from my Wireless Handheld ________________________________ From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org To: Council GNSO Sent: Wed Jun 03 08:07:29 2009 Subject: [council] IRT Sessions (Roadshow) All, I understand there are two sessions confirmed for new gTLD and IRT discussions in New York and London in the coming months. I also see that two sessions are tabled for Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. Have these sessions been confirmed. Does anyone know if they have the same representation from IRT Members as the New York and London sessions? Perhaps Staff or Team members could respond? Thanks. Adrian Kinderis

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Document Deadlines
by Glen de Saint Géry June 3, 2009

June 3, 2009

Dear All, A reminder of the new requirement approved by the Board that all documents for consideration by the Governmental Advisory Committee shall be available 15 working days prior to the beginning of the Sydney meeting on 21 June 2009, and all other documents shall be available 10 working days prior to the beginning of the Sydney meeting. This will apply to motions before Council. The full text is below: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-21may09.htm Approval of Recommendations from Public Participation Committee regarding Meetings Document Deadlines Whereas the Board requested the Public Participation Committee to develop a plan for ensuring that all major meeting material be available at least two calendar weeks in advance of meetings, starting with Sydney; Whereas the Public Participation Committee has found that deadlines for the publication of input documents before ICANN's international public meetings need to be phased in over multiple meetings; Resolved (2009-05-21-15) that documents for consideration by the Governmental Advisory Committee shall be available 15 working days prior to the beginning of the Sydney meeting on 21 June 2009, and all other documents shall be available 10 working days prior to the beginning of the Sydney meeting. Resolved (2009-05-21-16) that the Public Participation Committee shall review the experiences gathered with this meeting, and propose an operational policy based on these experiences to the Board, to become effective for the Seoul International Meeting. All Board members present unanimously approved of these resolutions 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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Scheduling of meetings
by Adrian Kinderis June 3, 2009

June 3, 2009

Avri, Can I suggest a topic for discussion by the GNSO in Sydney? I think we need to look at how we schedule our meetings. As I previously brought up and as was briefly commented on (largely by Chuck and Avri) I think that Doodles are not appropriate. They make it a popularity contest whereby the most unpopular vote always loses. Given that time zones don't change it really doesn't help those that are in the minority and outside of the "popular" time zone. I understand it is incredibly hard to schedule meetings when participants are scattered all over the world but I would favour a rotation process that shared it around irrespective of numbers. Happy to have this discussion on Saturday or Sunday if deemed appropriate. Note I'll be as sharp as a tack (no jet lag for me!). Thanks. Adrian Kinderis (GMT/ UTC +10)

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FW: SSR Announcement and Call Details
by Glen de Saint Géry June 3, 2009

June 3, 2009

FYI, If you would like to attend, and/or have the operator call you please forward all dial-in details to Gisella.gruber-white(a)icann.org who will arrange with ADIGO. ******** Dear All, Greg Rattray, ICANN's Chief Internet Security Advisor, has offered to participate in a teleconference next Wednesday, 10 June at 13:00 UTC to discuss the draft plan to enhance the security, stability and resiliency (available: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/ssr/ssr-draft-plan-16may09-en.pdf) which is open for Public Comment through 19 June. Greg will review the plan that delineates ICANN's specific programs that address the security, stability and resiliency of the Internet's naming and addressing systems and discuss the activities planned for the 2009-2010 operational year. More specifically, Greg will explain how ICANN works to improve secure, stable and resilient dissemination of the DNS root zone, the manner in which ICANN works with registries and registrars to enhance the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS root zone, and how ICANN collaborates with others to respond to malicious abuse of the DNS. Participants will be able to engage in a discussion of the Plan for Enhancing Internet Security, Stability and Resiliency and its planned initiatives. Details of this Briefing Session, including agenda, presentation, Adobe Connect link, and participation information are available here: https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi/index.cgi?ssr_briefing_call The call will be scheduled for 60 minutes. Interpretation into French and Spanish will be available on this call. If you would like to request a dial-out, please inform At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Further details of the Plan for Enhancing Internet Security, Stability and Resiliency are available at: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#ssr. Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marie-Helene Bouchoms ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce_atlarge-lists… At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org ------ End of Forwarded Message

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IRT Sessions (Roadshow)
by Adrian Kinderis June 3, 2009

June 3, 2009

All, I understand there are two sessions confirmed for new gTLD and IRT discussions in New York and London in the coming months. I also see that two sessions are tabled for Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. Have these sessions been confirmed. Does anyone know if they have the same representation from IRT Members as the New York and London sessions? Perhaps Staff or Team members could respond? Thanks. Adrian Kinderis

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Status of DNSO restricted funds
by Glen de Saint Géry June 2, 2009

June 2, 2009

Dear GNSO Constituency Chairs: As you know the GNSO approved in the resolution http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#200904 the release of the remaining DNSO restricted funds to provide additional travel support for the Sydney Meeting. The status of the remaining funds is summarized in this table (and attached): Name Constituency Allocated by GNSO Amount Paid Remaining Comments Greg Ruth ISPC 3,327.30 1,980.00 1,347.30 Pd $1980 in Cairo per GNSO 20080904-5 resolution Ute Decker IPC 3,327.30 1,980.00 1,347.30 Pd $1980 in Cairo per GNSO 20080904-5 resolution TBD RyC 3,327.30 3,327.30 Requested rollover Tim Ruiz RrC 3,327.30 3,327.30 - Paid Gary Hills BC 3,327.30 3,327.30 - Paid TBD NCUC 3,327.30 3,327.30 pending 19,963.80 10,614.60 9,349.20 In short: · The RrC and BC have requested funding. All documentation has been provided and payment will be made this week. · The RyC has requested that the funds be rolled over to Seoul; I expect that the funds will be transferred to the RyC account prior to the end of the fiscal year. · ISPC and IPC both received support at the Cairo meeting. They each have $1,347.30, which if the attached procedures are followed can be released for support for other travelers. · NCUC appears to be in process to be requested based on recent email traffic with Robin and Mary. Let me know if there are any remaining questions. Best Kevin

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GNSO Scope and Consensus Policy Discussion
by Glen de Saint Géry June 2, 2009

June 2, 2009

Dear All, Margie Milam's presentation "GNSO Scope and Consensus Policy Discussion" scheduled for Saturday, 20 June at the GNSO working session during the lunch break, can be viewed at: http://gnso.icann.org/correspondence/scope-consensus-policy-01jun09.pdf and is posted on page: http://gnso.icann.org/correspondence/ 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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Joint ccNSO/GNSO Council meeting & GNSO Wrap-up session Sydney
by Glen de Saint Géry June 2, 2009

June 2, 2009

Dear Councillors, Ahead of the draft GNSO related schedule for Sydney, please note that the joint ccNSO/GNSO Council meeting will be a working lunch on MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2009 at 11:45 to 13:00 on level 2, room 5-6. (11:45 local time in Sydney = 01:45 UTC, 18:45 PDT Sunday, 21:45 EDT Sunday, 03:45 CEST) The agenda will revolve around the issue of inserting names into the root following the IDN Fast Track and the New gTLD processes. https://st.icann.org/gnso-council/index.cgi?agenda_22_june_2009_joint_ccnso… The meeting will be transcribed and recorded. The GNSO Wrap-up session is scheduled for THURSDAY, 25 June 12:15 - 2:15 with a working lunch. The location will be on Level 2 in Function Room 2. Draft Agenda 25 June 2009 https://st.icann.org/gnso-council/index.cgi?agenda_25_june_2009 Possible WG reports not covered over the weekend - RAPWG - Fast Flux Issue concerning By-laws approval Review of feed-back received during the Wednesday meeting Plans for period between Sydney and Seoul Assorted administrative, e.g. schedule of meetings, timing of meetings ... 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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ccNSO update and APWG report on worldwide phishing
by Olga Cavalli June 2, 2009

June 2, 2009

Hi, Vanuatu (.vu) is now the 92nd member of the ccNSO. Also the ccNSO has shared with us the survey report done by the Anti-Phising Working Group (APWG), which is attached to this email. Regards Olga

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Topic for Sunday night Dinner in Sydney
by Avri Doria June 2, 2009

June 2, 2009

Hi, I am planning to start a doodle poll on the topic for the Board, Policy Staff, GNSO Council Dinner. Some possible topics I have are: - Pending issue in restructuring - overarching issue for new gTLDs - IRT - overarching issue for new gTLDs - geographic names any other topics i should include in the list of choices for the poll? thanks a.

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GAC Responds to Board on Geographic Names
by Glen de Saint Géry June 2, 2009

June 2, 2009

[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/en/announcements/announcement-28may09-en.htm GAC Responds to Board on Geographic Names 28 May 2009 On 26 May 2009, the GAC submitted a final letter [PDF, 72K] http://www.icann.org/correspondence/karklins-to-twomey-26may09-en.pdf responding to the ICANN Board's concerns about the ability to implement the provisions of article 2 of the GAC Principles regarding new gTLDs, particularly paragraph 2.71. The letter recommends, as a minimum, that the names contained in three internationally recognised lists must be reserved at the second level at no cost to governments of all new gTLDs. However, other issues relating to geographic names at the top level and the potential misuse of the respective names at the second level requires further discussion. The GAC's letter is in response to the 6 March, 2009 ICANN Board resolution, and subsequent letter from ICANN of 17 March, 2009 seeking GAC members input on possible options to resolve the outstanding implementation issues regarding the protection of geographic names at the second level (http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-06mar09.htm#08 and http://www.icann.org/correspondence/twomey-to-karklins-17mar09-en.pdf) [PDF, 245K]. The GAC provided an interim response to this request on 24 April 2009 http://www.icann.org/correspondence/karklins-to-twomey-24apr09.pdf [PDF, 95K]. On 15 May 2009, the GNSO Council provided comments on the proposal outlined in the GAC's letter of 24 April 2009, http://gnso.icann.org/correspondence/gnso-ltr-to-gac.pdf [PDF, 69K]. The Board requested a final report from the GAC by 25 May, 2009 and which will now be published 29 May, 2009. http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-24apr09-en.htm Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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FW: RAPWG update for GNSO Council
by Mike Rodenbaugh June 1, 2009

June 1, 2009

Attached is an update from the RAP-WG, with cover note below from Greg Aaron, the chair. The WG will also meet in Sydney on Monday, 22 June from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. local time; the meeting will be open, with remote participation, and has time reserved for Q&A with members of the ICANN community. Please let us know any questions or comments. Thanks, Mike Mike Rodenbaugh Rodenbaugh Law 548 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94104 +1.415.738.8087 www.rodenbaugh.com -----Original Message----- From: Greg Aaron [mailto:gaaron@afilias.info] Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 1:44 PM To: 'Avri Doria'; mike(a)rodenbaugh.com Cc: 'Gomes, Chuck'; 'Marika Konings' Subject: RAPWG update for GNSO Council Dear Avri and Mike: Greetings. The Registration Abuse Policies Working Group (RAPWG) charter asked that "The Working Group should address the issues outlined in the Charter and report back to the GNSO Council within 90 days following the end of the ICANN meeting in Mexico City." In keeping with that requirement, the RAPWG respectfully submits the attached update to the Council. Please do let me know if there are any questions I can answer, either now or at Sydney. The WG will also meet at Sydney on Monday, 22 June from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. local time; the meeting will be open and has time reserved for Q&A with members of the ICANN community. With best wishes, --Greg Aaron RAPWG Chair ********************************** Greg Aaron Director, Key Account Management and Domain Security Afilias vox: +1.215.706.5700 x104 fax: 1.215.706.5701 gaaron(a)afilias.info **********************************

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FW: Guidelines for requestor of DNSO restricted funds
by Glen de Saint Géry June 1, 2009

June 1, 2009

Forwarded From: David W. Maher Sent: jeudi 21 mai 2009 13:16 The Registries Constituency requests that the full amount of the US$3,327.30 of the remaining DNSO restricted funds, as well as the full amount of the FY09 funds for the Constituency, be rolled over into FY10. Thank you. David W. Maher Chair, Registries Constituency Senior Vice President - Law & Policy .ORG, The Public Interest Registry 1775 Wiehle Ave, #200 Reston, VA 20190 USA (v) +1-312-876-8055 (f) +1-312-876-7934 http://www.pir.org <http://www.pir.org/>At 08:22 AM 5/20/2009, Glen de Saint Géry wrote: FYI Dear requestor of DNSO restricted funds: I understand that you have been allocated US$3,327.30 of the remaining DNSO restricted funds for the purpose of funding or partially funding your travel costs to the Sydney meeting. (This amount is equal to one sixth of the total of $19,963.79 DNSO restricted funds). In order to execute the release of these funds, please provide a clear request for these funds indicating: · The amount in US$. 3,327.30 · Who to pay: Roll over to Please attach this email, including the GNSO resolution below, to your request and copy the GNSO Council list <council(a)gnso.icann.org>list to ensure accountability and transparency. Separately, please send to Michael Cashin at Michael.cashin(a)icann.org<mailto:Michael.cashin@icann.org>, the specific payment transaction information. If you have any questions, please call or email me at any time. . Thank you Kevin Wilson CFO ICANN +1.323.868.0514 GNSO Resolution Whereas: At its meeting of September 25, 2008 the GNSO Council created the Travel Drafting Team (TDT) to work on proposals to optimize the allocation and the management of Travel Funding for the GNSO Constituencies. At a meeting held during the Mexico ICANN meeting in March 2009 between the TDT and members of ICANN staff, the TDT requested that all GNSO Constituencies receive Funding Slots for each of their elected Councilors at each one of the three yearly international ICANN meetings, with the understanding that it would then be up to each Constituency to allocate these slots according to their own internal processes. That request stemmed in part from the recognition of the significant, and ever increasing work loads, that GNSO Councilors face. Work which they carry out as unpaid volunteers. Since that meeting it has been identified that an amount of funds left over from the DNSO are available for use should the Council wish to provide additional Travel Funding to those GNSO Constituencies that no longer have enough credits left for their three slots for the final meeting of the fiscal year 2008, in Sydney. The funds identified are in the amount of 19,963.79 USD. Resolved: That the DNSO funds be distributed evenly across all six GNSO Constituencies in time for the Sydney meeting in June, with the express purpose of providing additional Travel Funding for those persons nominated by each Constituency as recipients to be of said Travel Support. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and deleting this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Applicant Guidebook: Public Comments Analysis and Revised Excerpts
by Glen de Saint Géry June 1, 2009

June 1, 2009

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-31may09-en.htm Applicant Guidebook: Public Comments Analysis and Revised Excerpts 31 May 2009 Important Links Analysis of Public Comment to Applicant Guidebook version 2 [PDF, 1,555K] http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv2-analysis-public-comments-31ma… Amended Guidebook Sections and Explanatory Memoranda http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-e-en.htm#matrix The second version of the Applicant Guidebook for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) generated continued public interest, as expressed by over 200 comments received. A comprehensive report [PDF, 1,555K] http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv2-analysis-public-comments-31ma… is being released today; comments are organised by topic and each are followed by analysis describing how the issues raised in the commentary can be reflected in the Guidebook. (A similar report [PDF, 588K] for the first version of the guidebook was posted in February 2009). http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv1-analysis-public-comments-18fe… This analysis, the additional excerpts and explanatory memos allow people to see how their comments will affect the next version of the guidebook The Highlights in this Round Many changes have been made as a result of the comments so far received. Discussions relating to the overarching issues will continue, and other subject areas have been revised and are being posted today as guidebook excerpts for public comments. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-e-en.htm One of the more significant is the recommendation that the proposed registry agreement for new gTLDs be modified to reflect a requirement that all registries offer "Thick" Whois service. Providing Whois service is a central obligation of gTLD registries and registrars under contract with ICANN. Many comments to the proposed registry agreement seek to mandate thick Whois for all new registries suggesting substantial benefits will result, including enhanced accessibility and enhanced stability. Other revisions include proposed clarifications to: handling of geographical names, evaluation questions, comparative evaluation scoring, dispute resolution procedures and other registry agreement provisions. More Discussion and More Comment These revisions along with all the others in this round will also be discussed at the ICANN meeting in Sydney starting June 21, 2009. The excerpts and analysis are supported by four explanatory memoranda. The public comment period for the guidebook excerpts released today will be open until 20 July 2009. There are four overarching issues:, Trademark Protection The Economic Analysis of new gTLDs Financial Analysis Objection Process The comments received to the material released today, together with the outcomes of the discussions relating to the overarching issues will constitute the basis for the third version of the guidebook that will be published at the end of the third quarter 2009. Other New gTLD Program Updates ICANN continues to balance the need to progress with the new gTLD program with community concerns on specific aspects. With that in mind, the program is expected to launch (i.e., applications will be accepted) in the first quarter of 2010, but we will not open the process until concerns about the overarching issues have been addressed. Between June and August 2009, ICANN will hold several public discussions designed to arrive at solutions to the overarching issues (focusing on Trademark Protection and Potential for Abusive Conduct) that were identified in the first version of the guidebook. These consultations will start in Sydney during the ICANN Meeting, followed by events in London on New York on 13 July, and London on 15 July. Outreach sessions in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi to discuss the topics are also being arranged. Additional locations are still under consideration. More information about these events as well as pre-registrations will be announced shortly. Please continue checking the New gTLD program webpage for updates. Related links Public comment summary and analysis (pdf): http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv2-analysis-public-comments-31ma… Revised excerpts: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-e-en.htm#matrix Public comment period for excerpts: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#dag-revised-excerpts New gTLD program webpage http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm Public comment summary and analysis for guidebook's first version (pdf): http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv1-analysis-public-comments-18fe… Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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