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Registration Abuse Policies WG Initial Report
by Marika Konings Feb. 12, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010

Dear All, Please find attached the Registration Abuse Policies Working Group Initial Report. The report will be published today and a public comment period will open until 28 March. An overview of the report and its recommendations will be presented to the Council at its meeting in Nairobi. With best regards, Marika

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Fwd: New information related to ICANN Nairobi Meeting
by Glen de Saint Géry Feb. 11, 2010

Feb. 11, 2010

============================ Note that this information is also posted at the ICANN website at: http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-11feb10-en.htm Dear ICANN Community, Within the last 24 hours, we received an unclassified report from the United States' Department of State related to the Kenyatta International Conference Center, the venue for our upcoming meeting (attached below). The types of threats outlined in that communication are difficult to assess. ICANN is now reaching out to different parties in Kenya and elsewhere to see if it is possible to better assess the situation, and of course will share any further information with you. Sammy Buruchara, Chairman of the ICANN 2010 Local Steering Committee in Nairobi has already provided the following information: "In relation with the Security threat by Al Shabaab to US Embassy and KICC, I wish to on behalf of ICANN 2010 Local Organizing committee and on behalf of the relevant Kenya Government Security Agencies state the following: The Kenya Government is aware of the Security Threat by Al Shabaab on KICC and on the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Our security organs that include National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) and Kenya Anti-Terrorism Police have been alerted and will make appropriate security responses to deal with this threat. Through their network of security agents, they have made contingency plans to thwart any possible terrorist plot that will target Nairobi City, including KICC and all the Hotels in which delegates will be hosted, and the US Embassy. I wish to assure ICANN Community that the Kenya Government is committed to ensure your safety during the ICANN event and will take necessary security measures to guarantee the safety of all participants during the Conference." In the most transparent manner possible, ICANN will continue to share information as it becomes available. Just like you, we're processing this information, and seeing how and if we need to update procedures and plans for the upcoming meeting. Sincerely, Doug Brent Information from U.S. State Department "As of early February 2010, individuals affiliated with al-Shabaab al-Islamiya were planning suicide bombing attacks on the US Embassy and Kenyan International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The individuals were targeting the KICC because it was deemed the largest and oldest building associated with the Kenyan government. The US Embassy was targeted for its support of the Kenyan government. As of early February, the individuals planning to carry out the attacks were living in Somali communities in Kenya. We have no additional information regarding the possible individuals involved in the plot, timing, or method of the attack. This is all the information we have at this time, and we will continue to keep you updated if there are any potential updates."

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ICANN Board - Preliminary Report of Special Board Meeting - 4 Feb 2010
by Bruce Tonkin Feb. 11, 2010

Feb. 11, 2010

Hello All, Below is the Preliminary Report of the ICANN Board Meeting - 4 Feb 2010. It was a busy meeting with some important topics. Key points relevant to the GNSO are: - approval for .cat to offer one and two character names - approval to release $1.5 million from the existing FY10 budget contingency line item for FY10 operating expenses - approval of the July 2010 through June 2013 Strategic Plan (operational planning for the July 2010 to June 2011 financial year is now underway) - approval of process for cancelling an ICANN meeting (A United Nations Security Plan "Phase Two" or higher designation as a possible rationale for cancelling any ICANN International Meeting.) - regarding EOI =============== -- The Board has a goal of making a decision on the Expressions of Interest at its Board meeting in Nairobi. -- the ICANN Board directs staff to produce a summary of the major issues identified in the public comment on the Expressions of Interest proposal, as well as an explanation of how those issues will be dealt with if ICANN proceeds with Expressions of Interest. -- the ICANN Board directs staff to schedule a forum at the ICANN International Meeting in Nairobi for the discussion of the Expressions of Interest proposal, including the receipt of community input. - the staff gave an update on the three character gTLD requirement as it relates to IDNs - the Board directed the General Counsel to commission additional work, research and analysis of the issue of Board Chairman remuneration - the Board directed ICANN Staff to provide at least annual reminders of the Expected Standards of Behaviour - ie ask people to be nice to one another even if they have different viewpoints - there was discussion of an economic model for registry/registrar separation (note - I did not attend this part of the meeting, nor have I seen a copy of the report - but I have requested that it be published for community feedback). This is the relevant text in the minutes: " The Board received an update from staff, including a draft of an economic model from economists contracted by ICANN relating to the on the ongoing community work, study and review of the registry/registrar separation requirement and the ongoing expert economist work on the issue. Staff presented a draft economic model to the board and recommended that it be posted for public comment. The Board discussed some of the economic theories and assumptions behind the economist's work, and there was a discussion of additional work that might need to be done on this matter, as well as a sense of the Board that the model should not be published yet, pending further review and consideration. The CEO and Chairman agreed to convene on a review of the model and what additional steps could be taken. Staff advised the Board that a delay of Board consideration of this issue might delay the timeline of the new gTLD program. Following on from various board member comments, the CEO requested that any assumptions or market theories (or comments on the assumptions and market theories), that had not been considered or were within the draft model, should be provided to the CEO and Chair to enable additional work on the model." Regards, Bruce Tonkin From: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-04feb10-en.htm Preliminary Report of Special Board Meeting 4 February 2010 [Formal Minutes are still to be approved by the ICANN Board] Note: This has not been approved by the Board and does not constitute minutes but does provide a preliminary attempt setting forth the unapproved reporting of the resolutions from that meeting. Details on voting and abstentions will be provided in the Board's Minutes, when approved by the board at a future meeting. A Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors was held via teleconference 4 February 2010 @ 03.00 UTC. Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush promptly called the meeting to order. In addition to Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush the following Directors participated in all or part of the meeting: Rod Beckstrom (President and CEO), Dennis Jennings (Vice Chairman), Harald Tveit Alvestrand, Steve Crocker, Gonzalo Navarro, Rita Rodin Johnston, Raymond A. Plzak, George Sadowsky, Mike Silber, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Bruce Tonkin, and Katim Touray. The following Board Liaisons participated in all or part of the meeting: Janis Karklins, GAC Liaison; Thomas Narten, IETF Liaison; Jonne Soininen, TLG Liaison; and Vanda Scartezini, ALAC Liaison. Raimundo Beca; Ram Mohan, SSAC Liaison; Rajasekhar Ramaraj; and Suzanne Woolf, RSSAC Liaison sent apologies. This is a preliminary report of the approved resolutions resulting from the Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors, which took place on 4 January 2010. 1.Consent Agenda ================ a. Minutes of 9 December 2009 Meeting RESOLVED (2010.02.04.01) the Board hereby approves the minutes of the 9 December 2009 Board Meeting. b. Minutes of 22 January 2010 Meeting RESOLVED (2010.02.04.02) the Board hereby approves the minutes of the 22 January 2010 Board Meeting. c. puntCAT Contract Amendment re One and Two Character Names ------------------------------------------------------------- Whereas, Fundacio puntCAT has submitted a request pursuant to ICANN's Registry Services Evaluation Policy to amend the .CAT Registry Agreements to allocate one and two-character domain names via a request for proposals process to members of the Catalan cultural and linguistic community. Whereas, the proposed release of single and two-character domain names in .CAT would be consistent with the recommendations of the GNSO Reserved Names Working Group and other approvals to permit the release of one and two-character domain names. Whereas, ICANN has evaluated the proposed amendment to the .CAT Registry Agreement as new registry services pursuant to the Registry Services Evaluation Policy and has posted amendments for public comment and Board approval (http://www.icann.org/registries/rsep/) It is hereby RESOLVED (2010.02.04.03) that the .CAT amendment is approved, and the President and General Counsel are authorized to take such actions as appropriate to implement the amendments. d. Recommendation from Finance Committee regarding FY10 Budget --------------------------------------------------------------- Whereas, in accordance with its commitments made at the time of adoption of the FY10 budget, the BFC has reviewed the results of financial operations for ICANN through December 2009, as well as the forecasts for FY10; Whereas the extra pressures on the FY10 budget are acknowledged and based upon reasonable underlying causes; Whereas the BFC directed staff to develop a plan for widespread and extra cost containment efforts, and has reviewed that plan; Whereas the BFC has indicated the cost containment efforts should not include the cutting back on essential ICANN services; Whereas the risks of FY10 budget overrun have been assessed and acknowledged; It is hereby RESOLVED (2004.02.04.04) that the Board authorizes the CEO and his designated staff to approve the release of the $1.5 million from the existing FY10 budget contingency line item for FY10 operating expenses; It is hereby RESOLVED (2004.02.04.05) that the Board requests the CEO and his designated staff to closely monitor expenditures and forecasts for FY10, ensuring that ICANN essential services are not affected, and work with the BFC on plans and alternatives as required. Resolutions 2009.02.04.01; 2009.02.04.02; 2009.02.04.03; 2009.02.04.04 and 2009.02.04.05 were approved in a single vote approving the consent agenda items. All Board Members present unanimously approved these resolutions. 2.Main Board Meeting: ===================== a. .IN Redelegation Request ---------------------------- Whereas, .IN is the ISO 3166-1 two-letter country-code designated for India. Whereas, ICANN has received a request for redelegation of .IN to the National Internet Exchange of India. Whereas, ICANN has reviewed the request, and has determined that the proposed redelegation would be in the interests of the local and global Internet communities. It is hereby RESOLVED (2010.02.04.06), that the proposed redelegation of the .IN domain to the National Internet Exchange of India is approved. All Board members present unanimously approved of this resolution. b. President's Report ---------------------- The Board received a report from the President and CEO on staff activity since the Board's meeting in December, including various outreach events attended by the President and CEO. c. Approval of Strategic Plan for 2010 --------------------------------------- The Board received an update from staff on the work to date on the ICANN Strategic Plan for 2010, including the incorporation of community and Board comments on prior versions. The Board discussed potential minor revisions to be included in the final version. The Board then took the following action: Whereas, ICANN's July 2010 through June 2013 Strategic Plan seeks to provide four areas of high level strategic focus for ICANN; Whereas, ICANN's July 2010 through June 2013 Strategic Plan identifies in addition to four areas of focus, enablers across all areas to reflect ICANN's responsibilities towards a multi-stakeholder model, collaboration, and being international, transparent and accountable; Whereas, ICANN's July 2010 through June 2013 Strategic Plan captures strategic objectives and strategic projects, details of community work and staff work will be reflected in the operational plan; Whereas, ICANN's Strategic Plan is based on input from the ICANN Board of Directors, public consultations on ICANN's website, presentations at ICANN Seoul meeting, and to constituency groups, and a survey with the community; Whereas, the 2010-2013 Strategic Plan describes four strategic initiatives, and principal work areas under these initiatives; Whereas, measurements and metrics will be addressed by staff in consultation with the community, as part of the operational planning process and further integration into the next Strategic Planning cycle; Whereas, the Strategic Plan will form the framework around which the July 2010 through June 2011 Operational Plan and the associated budget are constructed. Whereas, members of the community have been very generous with their time and the Board appreciates the work that they have done. It is hereby RESOLVED (2010.02.04.07) the Board approves the July 2010-June 2013 Strategic Plan, and directs the President and staff to move forward with the community-based Operational planning process based on the strategic objectives as set forth in the plan. Minor edits will be provided to staff by the Board before close of business on Monday 8 February 2010, final changes will be subject to the Chairman's final approval. All Board members present unanimously approved of this resolution. d. Adoption of Event Security Risk, Contracts and Cancellation Management Policy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------- The Board received an update from the President and CEO on the proposal to create a more formalized process for assessing security risks for ICANN events. The Board discussed the proposal and then took the following action: RESOLVED (2010.02.04.08), the ICANN Board directs the ICANN Staff (through the CEO) to monitor, review and regularly report to the community, where possible, the United Nations Security Plan Phase Designations, relating to all ICANN International Meetings. RESOLVED (2010.02.04.09), the ICANN Board directs ICANN Staff (through the CEO) to consider the "Phase Two" or higher designation as a possible rationale for cancelling any ICANN International Meeting. RESOLVED (2010.02.04.10), the ICANN Board directs ICANN Staff (through the CEO) to consider the United Nations Security "Phase One" designation as a triggering event for review, along with other factors, of the safety and security of holding any ICANN International Meeting. All Board members present unanimously approved of this resolution. e. New gTLDs ------------- i. Expressions of Interest in new gTLDs ........................................ The Board received an update from the staff on the work done in response to the Board's 9 December 2009 resolution on Expressions of Interest. The Board then discussed that additional community consultation may be of benefit, as noted in some of the comments received urging community dialog on the issue in Nairobi. The Board then took the following action: Whereas, deferring an ICANN Board decision on the proposed plan for obtaining Expressions of Interest in new gTLDs until the ICANN International Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2010 will only cause a three-week modification to the timeline proposed by staff. It is RESOLVED (2010.02.04.11), ICANN Board adjourns with making a motion with respect to the approval of the Expressions of Interest in new gTLDs until the Board meeting at the ICANN International Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2010. The Board has a goal of making a decision on the Expressions of Interest at its Board meeting in Nairobi. It is further RESOLVED (2010.02.04.12), the ICANN Board directs staff to produce a summary of the major issues identified in the public comment on the Expressions of Interest proposal, as well as an explanation of how those issues will be dealt with if ICANN proceeds with Expressions of Interest. It is further RESOLVED (2010.02.04.13), the ICANN Board directs staff to schedule a forum at the ICANN International Meeting in Nairobi for the discussion of the Expressions of Interest proposal, including the receipt of community input. One Board member abstained from voting on these resolutions. All other Board members in attendance approved of these resolutions. ii. Relaxing 3-Character Requirement for gTLDs ................................................ The Board received an update from staff regarding the posting of the Final Report on the three-character requirement for gTLDs. f. Update on ICANN Proposed Security Initiatives in Response to Affirmation and IANA Contract Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- The Board received an update from staff on the ongoing work within the IANA functions department on proposed security initiatives. g. Recommendation from Board Governance Committee for Consideration of Board Chairman Remuneration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------- The Chair ceded the leadership of this discussion to the Vice Chair of the Board, and removed himself from deliberation on this item. The Board discussed the need to receive more information to allow for full consideration of the remuneration matter, and addressed the feasibility of separating the discussion of remuneration of the Board Chairman from the discussion of remuneration of the Board as a whole. Whereas, significant discussion and analysis has been conducted relating to whether remuneration of the Board Chairman should be considered; Whereas, the Board has discussed the idea and has determined that it shall further consider whether Board Chairman remuneration is appropriate and later consider whether full Board remuneration is appropriate; Whereas, additional work, research and analysis should be commissioned to inform the Board's consideration of Board Chairman remuneration, including an updated discussion of the associated risks; It is hereby RESOLVED (2010.02.04.14) that remuneration of the Board Chairman is worthy of further consideration. It is hereby further RESOLVED (2010.02.04.15) that the Board Governance Committee develop a plan and request that the CEO direct the General Counsel to commission additional work, research and analysis of the issue of Board Chairman remuneration, including an updated discussion of associated risks, for consideration by the BGC and then presentation to the Board for further consideration. One Board member opposed these resolutions. Two Board members abstained from voting on these resolutions. All other members of the Board in attendance approved of these resolutions, and the resolutions were carried. h. ICANN Media Relations Report --------------------------------- The Board received a short update from the President and CEO on ICANN's media relations planning. The President and CEO noted that communications outside of the United States is an important focus of this work. i. Recommendations of Ombudsman File 09-58 ----------------------------------------- The Board discussed the Ombudsman File 09-58, the conduct of the investigation, and the focus on civility within ICANN, and the need for awareness of cultural and gender issues to provide for better opportunities for participation. The Board then took the following action: Whereas, the Board thanks the Ombudsman for his report on File 09-58 addressing civility issues within ICANN related meetings and discussions; Whereas, the Board notes that there is ongoing work within ICANN to enhance civility among ICANN participants, and that this topic is of high value to the ICANN community; Whereas, the Board responds to the Ombudsman Report as follows: It is hereby RESOLVED (2010.02.04.16) that the Board affirms that all participants in ICANN are expected to adhere to the Expected Standards of Behavior as published in the ICANN Accountability & Transparency: Frameworks and Principles, found at: http://www.icann.org/en/transparency/acct-trans-frameworks-principles-10 jan08.pdf. It is further RESOLVED (2010.02.04.17) that the Board requests that the CEO direct ICANN Staff to provide at least annual reminders of the Expected Standards of Behavior to the membership of ICANN's supporting organizations and advisory committees, and to consider the other proposals by the Ombudsman to enhance civility. One Board member abstained from voting on these resolutions. All other Board members in attendance voted in favor of these resolutions. j. Update on IDNs ------------------- The Board received an update from staff on the progress of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track requests and the recent announcement of four requestors successfully completing the string evaluation stage. k. New gTLDs: Vertical Integration ---------------------------------- Prior to any discussion on this matter, the Chair identified Board members and liaisons with conflicts of interest on this issue. The non-conflicted Board members approved a motion to request that two directors, and four liaisons withdraw from participation in the discussion due to their conflicts of interest. After confirmation of removal, the Board proceeded with discussion on the matter. The Board received an update from staff, including a draft of an economic model from economists contracted by ICANN relating to the on the ongoing community work, study and review of the registry/registrar separation requirement and the ongoing expert economist work on the issue. Staff presented a draft economic model to the board and recommended that it be posted for public comment. The Board discussed some of the economic theories and assumptions behind the economist's work, and there was a discussion of additional work that might need to be done on this matter, as well as a sense of the Board that the model should not be published yet, pending further review and consideration. The CEO and Chairman agreed to convene on a review of the model and what additional steps could be taken. Staff advised the Board that a delay of Board consideration of this issue might delay the timeline of the new gTLD program. Following on from various board member comments, the CEO requested that any assumptions or market theories (or comments on the assumptions and market theories), that had not been considered or were within the draft model, should be provided to the CEO and Chair to enable additional work on the model. After the close of discussion, all Board members and liaisons were invited back into the meeting. l. Any Other Business ---------------------- The Board requested an update from staff on the status of the reviews called for within the Affirmation of Commitments, and that public comments are still being received on the proposed methodology for the reviews. The Chair requested that all Board members and liaisons encourage applications for the volunteer review panel positions. Meeting was adjourned at 0640 UTC.

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Notice of New Registry Services Proposal
by Patrick Jones Feb. 11, 2010

Feb. 11, 2010

ICANN has commenced its 15-calendar day review period on a request from Afilias in dot-INFO for allocation of one and two-character .INFO domain names. Information on the proposal can be found at http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#201001. ICANN has previously approved a similar requests from other gTLD registries: Dot-NAME (2006, two-characters at the third-level only): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2006004 puntCAT (2007, limited release of UA, UB, UV.cat): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2007001 Dot-JOBS (2007, limited release of two-character names only): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2007002 Dot-Coop (2007, release of go.coop): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2007005 Dot-Coop (2008, one and two-character names): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2008005 Dot-Mobi (2008, single character names): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2008006 Dot-BIZ (2008, one and two-character names): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2008010 Dot-Mobi (2008, two-character names): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2008011 Dot-Pro (2009, one, two, remaining three-character names): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2009002 puntCAT (2009, one and two-character names): http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#2009009 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 additional questions. Regards, Patrick -- Patrick L. Jones Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330 Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Tel: +1 310 301 3861 patrick.jones(a)icann.org patrickjones.tel

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Message Sent to GNSO SG Chairs, Constituency Leaders and NomCom Appointees
by Gomes, Chuck Feb. 11, 2010

Feb. 11, 2010

Note that I just sent this message. I would appreciate it if all Councilors would work within your groups to make sure that this request is fulfilled. Thanks, Chuck Message to GNSO SG Chairs, Constituency Leaders and NomCom Appointees As I communicated yesterday, a GNSO Council motion has been made and seconded for action on 18 February to approve a plan whereby the GNSO may endorse up to six volunteers for the 2010 Affirmation of Commitments Accountability and Transparency Review Team. Please note that one of the resolutions in that motion is as follows: "RESOLVED FURTHER, the Council shall form an Evaluation Team made up of one Councilor from each SG plus one Nominating Committee Appointee in its meeting on 18 February to assess the responses and report to the Council list not later than 25 February" It is possible that amendments to the motion could change or eliminate this part of the motion, but we will not know until 18 February. If this resolution remains in the motion, the Council will have to form an Evaluation Team in that same meeting. To make this possible, I request that each SG and the NCAs decide in advance of 18 February who their representative on the Evaluation Team will be and notify Glen and myself before the Council meeting. Note that the Evaluation Team (ET) would have a short lived tenure. The ET would need to start organizing its work right away after the Council meeting on the 18th to prepare for review of applications from volunteers seeking GNSO Council endorsement for the 2010 AoC Accountability & Transparency Review Team. Applications could be received from 18 February to 23 February. The deadline for submitting applications to ICANN is 22 February. The ET will need to review and analyze applications and prepare a report to the Council not later than 25 February and possibly not later than 24 February. So ET members will have a short but busy one week assignment. Please ensure that the Councilors are informed in advance of the 18 February Council meeting who will represent your SG or the NCAs as applicable. Thanks, Chuck

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Draft Agenda for 10 March Open Council Meeting in Nairobi
by Gomes, Chuck Feb. 11, 2010

Feb. 11, 2010

Here are is the latest version of the proposed agenda for our open Council meeting on 10 March in Nairobi. The first attachment is an abbreviated agenda for public posting that we must submit tomorrow for posting on 15 February. The second attachment is a clean version of the detailed draft agenda. Note that we will discuss the detailed agenda in our 18 Feb Council meeting. Input is welcome. Chuck

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Motion on the Proposed Process for GNSO Endorsement of Nominees to the AoC Accountability and Transparency RT
by William Drake Feb. 10, 2010

Feb. 10, 2010

Hello, Please see two documents attached. I hereby make the following motion: WHEREAS, in furtherance of ICANN’s responsibilities under the Affirmation of Commitments, applicants are being sought to volunteer to serve on the review team for Accountability and Transparency <link to http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb10-en.htm >; WHEREAS, the Accountability and Transparency review team will include members endorsed by the GNSO in its efforts; WHEREAS, the GNSO Council desires to adopt a one-time process to provide endorsements for applicants to serve on the first Accountability and Transparency review; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT: RESOLVED, that the Endorsement Process described in the attached document <link to final draft> is hereby approved ; RESOLVED FURTHER, that each Stakeholder Group and the GNSO Council Nominating Committee appointees should immediately commence their selection processes in accordance with the Endorsement Process; RESOLVED FURTHER, ICANN Staff is directed to post and distribute the Endorsement Process as widely as possible to all GNSO related groups in an effort to inform qualified applicants of the important work of the Accountability and Transparency review team; RESOLVED FURTHER, the Council shall form an Evaluation Team made up of one Councilor from each SG plus one Nominating Committee Appointee in its meeting on 18 February to assess the responses and report to the Council list not later than 25 February; RESOLVED FURTHER, ICANN Staff is directed to schedule a Special Council Teleconference call on 26 February at a time that maximizes Councilor participation for the purpose of finalizing GNSO endorsements; RESOLVED FURTHER, the Affirmation of Commitments Review Drafting Team is requested to continue its work to develop a longer-term process for Council consideration in April. *********************************************************** William J. Drake Senior Associate Centre for International Governance Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Geneva, Switzerland william.drake(a)graduateinstitute.ch www.graduateinstitute.ch/cig/drake.html ***********************************************************

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Topics for Board/Staff/GNSO Dinner Meeting in Nairobi
by Gomes, Chuck Feb. 10, 2010

Feb. 10, 2010

An agenda item for the 18 Feb Council meeting will be to finalize discussion topics for the Board/Staff/GNSO Dinner Meeting in Nairobi, In preparation for that, I would like to request that Councilors propose topics this week. Discussion of proposed topics is also encouraged on the list. Chuck

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GNSO Endorsement Process for 2010 AoC Accountability and Transparency RT Members
by Gomes, Chuck Feb. 9, 2010

Feb. 9, 2010

Message to GNSO Community Members re. GNSO Endorsement Process for 2010 AoC Accountability and Transparency RT Members Here is an update regarding the GNSO Endorsement Process for 2010 AoC Accountability and Transparency (A&T) RT Members: a. The GNSO endorsement process is under development and a draft process will be submitted to the GNSO Council on 10 February for consideration by the Council in its meeting on 18 February. The proposed process will be publicly posted on 10 February or as soon as possible thereafter. b. This process will apply only for the first AoC Review, i.e., to the 2010 A&T RT; a longer term process will be developed in the coming months for the other RTs. c. As currently proposed, that process will require AoC review team volunteers for the 2010 Accountability and Transparency Review Team (A&T RT) to submit GNSO requested information in addition to the CV and motivation letter as mentioned in the ICANN request for volunteers posted at http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/call-for-applicants-11jan10- en.pdf <http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/call-for-applicants-11jan10 -en.pdf> . d. Volunteers requesting GNSO endorsement should delay submitting information via the ICANN process until after 18 February when the GNSO Council plans to finalize, approve and communicate the GNSO endorsement process. e. In the meantime, it is strongly encouraged that SGs, Constituencies and other GNSO groups encourage potential volunteers for the 2010 A&T RT to begin preparing their CVs and motivation letters so that they will only have to add the GNSO requested information after 18 February. Please feel free to forward this update. Chuck Gomes, GNSO Council Chair

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Public Comment: Your Input Requested on Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines
by Glen de Saint Géry Feb. 6, 2010

Feb. 6, 2010

Public Comment: Your Input Requested on Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines Public comments open 5 February 2010 and close on 22 March 2010 http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-05feb10-en.htm Public Comment Forum http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#working-group-guidelines Explanation/Background: As part of the GNSO Improvements Process, which has as its objective to improve the structure and operations of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), a Working Group (WG) Work Team was tasked with developing a Working Group Model. This Working Group Model should become the focal point for policy development and enhance the policy development process by making it more inclusive and representative, and - ultimately - more effective and efficient. To this end, the WG WT has developed this document, entitled 'Working Group Guidelines', which brings together two different elements of the Working Group process; on the one hand it addresses what should be considered in creating, purposing, funding, staffing, and instructing/guiding a WG to accomplish the desired outcome (the chartering process), and; secondly, what guidance should be provided to a WG on elements such as structuring, norms, tasking, reporting, and delivering the outcome(s) as chartered (the working group process). The WG WT is seeking your input on this document, especially on the elements contained in this document as well as what other information should be included as part of Working Group Guidelines. Following the public comment period, the WG WT intends to review the comments received and determine if and how this document should be updated before being submitted to the Policy Process Steering Committee (PPSC) for its consideration. Background documents / links Working Group Guidelines [PDF, 608K] http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/proposed-working-group-guidelines-05f… Working Group Work Team Workspace https://st.icann.org/icann-ppsc/index.cgi?working_group_team The GNSO Improvements Web Site http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/ Staff responsible: Marika Konings Deadline and how to submit comments Comments are welcome via e-mail to working-group-guidelines(a)icann.org until 22 March 2010. Access to the public comment forum from which comments can be posted can be found at: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#working-group-guidelines An archive of all comments received will be publicly posted at: http://forum.icann.org/lists/working-group-guidelines/ Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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