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Arrangements for Sat night Council dinner
by Mary.Wong＠law.unh.edu June 14, 2011

June 14, 2011

Hello everyone - the restaurant needs a head count to reserve tables for us - can you do me a favor and check (below) to see that I've got your name down in the correct (yes/no) place? As mentioned, the dinner will be on Saturday night, at 8.30 p.m. It will be at a restored historic townhouse in one of the older parts of Singapore, and will feature Peranakan (also known as Nonya or Straits-Chinese) food. It's a cuisine unique to the British Straits Settlements colonies of Singapore/Malacca/Penang, as it is the result of intermarriage between the immigrant Chinese and the native Malays: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_cuisine. Although the restaurant itself is simple, the food is authentic and good :) Total cost (including food, non-alcoholic beverages and van transport to/from the venue, which is about 10 minutes' drive away from the Convention Center): S$63 (US$50). Please bring this amount (in either Singapore or US dollars) to the Council working lunch session on Saturday, for collection by Glen and me, as the restaurant cannot do individual checks. A separate check will be made out for alcohol (beer and wine) ordered at the restaurant, so bring some extra cash to dinner if you're planning to drink something other than juices and sodas :) - YES: Jeff, Alan, John, Wolf, Bill, Olga, Stephane, Ching, Debbie, Wendy, Rosemary (?), Jonathan, Kristina, Carlos, Adrian, me, Glen, Margie, Liz, Julie, Marika, Gisella, David O., Rob - NO (sorry, guys): David T., Rafik, Kurt - For those who haven't yet responded to the Doodle poll, would you mind shooting me a quick email to say yea or nay? Thanks everyone! Safe travels, and see you all in a few days! Cheers Mary Mary W S Wong Professor of Law Chair, Graduate IP Programs Director, Franklin Pierce Center for IP UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF LAWTwo White StreetConcord, NH 03301USAEmail: mary.wong(a)law.unh.eduPhone: 1-603-513-5143Webpage: http://www.law.unh.edu/marywong/index.phpSelected writings available on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) at: http://ssrn.com/author=437584

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Fwd: Contact Center Service Provider RFP
by Stéphane Van Gelder June 14, 2011

June 14, 2011

Councillors, FYI and that of your respective groups/communities. Stéphane Début du message réexpédié : > De : Trang Nguyen <trang.nguyen(a)icann.org> > Date : 13 juin 2011 20:20:13 HAEC > À : "lesley(a)nominet.org.uk" <lesley(a)nominet.org.uk>, "Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca" <Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, "stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com" <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com>, "louis(a)louie.net" <louis(a)louie.net>, "ocl(a)gih.com" <ocl(a)gih.com>, "paf(a)cisco.com" <paf(a)cisco.com>, "junsec(a)wide.ad.jp" <junsec(a)wide.ad.jp>, "marilynscade(a)hotmail.com" <marilynscade(a)hotmail.com>, "avri(a)psg.com" <avri(a)psg.com>, "tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com" <tonyarholmes(a)btinternet.com>, "jscottevans(a)yahoo.com" <jscottevans(a)yahoo.com>, "masonc(a)snapnames.com" <masonc(a)snapnames.com>, "dmaher(a)pir.org" <dmaher(a)pir.org> > Cc : "Roelof.Meijer(a)sidn.nl" <Roelof.Meijer(a)sidn.nl> > Objet : Contact Center Service Provider RFP > > Dear colleagues of the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees: > > One of the components of New gTLD program readiness is the establishment of an Applicant Service Center (ASC) to assist applicants through the New gTLD application process. As part of this effort, on 10 June 2011, ICANN issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a Contact Center Service Provider capable of supporting the ASC’s operations. The Contact Center Service Provider will provide the operational infrastructure and potentially Tier 1 customer service agents necessary for a timely and professional response to inquiries. The RFP is posted on the ICANN website and can be accessed via the following link: > > http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-10jun11-en.htm > > To ensure that our selection for a Service Provider is made from a large, qualified pool of candidates, we are actively spreading the word about this RFP. As part of this effort, we are reaching out to you to make you aware of this RFP, and to also ask that if you know of any Contact Center Service Provider that would be interested in responding to this RFP, to please direct them to the posting at http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-10jun11-en.htm. > > We greatly appreciate your continued support. > > Trang Nguyen > New gTLD Applicant Service Center, Senior Manager > ICANN >

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JAS WG answers to questions from GNSO: RyC and Wolf-Ulrich.
by Rafik Dammak June 14, 2011

June 14, 2011

Hello Everyone, I attached the compilation of final version of JAS WG answers to several questions received through the GNSO council. @Wolf-Ulrich I am really sorry for delay, you will find in the document response to your questions. Best, Rafik

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IRTP-B Motion
by Tim Ruiz June 14, 2011

June 14, 2011

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Agenda for ICANN Board meeting on 24 June 2011
by Bruce Tonkin June 14, 2011

June 14, 2011

From: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/agenda-24jun11-en.htm Agenda ICANN Regular Meeting 24 June 2011 1. Consent Agenda ================== 1. Approval of Minutes of 21 April 2011 ICANN Board Meeting 2. From the SIC - Approval of Revisions to ALAC-Related Bylaws 3. From the SIC - ccNSO Review Implementation Report 4. From the SIC - New GNSO Constituency Recognition Process 5. From the SIC - Permanent Charters of the GNSO's Commercial Stakeholders Group 6. From the SIC - Permanent Charters of the GNSO's Non Commercial Stakeholders Group 7. From the SIC - Proposal for a Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency in the GNSO 8. From the SSAC - Changes to Membership - Appointment of Jason Livingood 9. From the SSAC - Changes to Membership 10. From the BGC - ByLaw Change or Process for Selection Academia Member on NomCom 11. From the BGC - Recommendation re Working Group to develop risk management framework and system for the DNS 12. From the Compensation Committee 13. March 2012 ICANN Meeting in Latin America 14. June 2012 ICANN Meeting in Europe 15. FY 12 SSR Framework 16. Thanks to Departing Members of the ICANN Board 17. Thanks to Departing At-Large Volunteers 18. Thanks to Sponsors 19. Thanks to Scribes, Interpreters, Staff, Event and Hotel Teams 20. Thanks to Speakers 21. Thanks to Meeting Participants Main Agenda =========== 2. ATRT Recommendations & Budget 3. Renewal of .NET Agreement 4. FY12 Operating Plan & Budget 5. Report from Board-GAC Joint Working Group 6. Internet Number Certification (RPKI) Program 7. From the IANA Committee - Local Community Support Guidance - 8. Issues Arising from the Singapore Meeting 9. Any Other Business

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Fwd: WHOIS-GNSO Council
by Stéphane Van Gelder June 14, 2011

June 14, 2011

Councillors, Please see below some information from the Whois RT. Thanks, Stéphane Début du message réexpédié : > De : Alice Jansen <alice.jansen(a)icann.org> > Date : 14 juin 2011 10:45:31 HAEC > À : "Mary.Wong(a)law.unh.edu" <Mary.Wong(a)law.unh.edu>, Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> > Cc : Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org>, Olof Nordling <olof.nordling(a)icann.org>, Emily Taylor <emily.taylor(a)etlaw.co.uk> > Objet : WHOIS-GNSO Council > > Dear Stéphane, > Dear Mary, > > Many thanks for your email. Please rest assured that the Review Team did not interpret this as a lack of interest. The RT Chair is aware of the scheduling difficulties we encountered and fully understands the Council's decision. > > Apologies for my late response: I was waiting for a response from the GAC on a tentative slot and did not want to mislead you. Unfortunately Wednesday morning - 11 AM – is no longer an option for the WHOIS Review Team to meet the GNSO as they are to hold a session with the GAC at that time. However, the Review Team would like to encourage all to join the WHOIS's general "interaction with the Community" session scheduled for Wednesday, 22 June – 14:30-16:00 (Canning): http://singapore41.icann.org/node/24587 > > With regards from the Review Team Chair – Emily Taylor -, I am also taking the liberty to provide you with a copy of the Discussion paper the RT recently issued for public comment. The WHOIS Policy Review Team will solicit input from the Community on this document as announced on 9 June: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09jun11-en.htm > > Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have questions or concerns. > > Thank you, > > Very best regards > > Alice

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JAS WG
by Stéphane Van Gelder June 14, 2011

June 14, 2011

Olivier, At its June 9 2011 meeting, the GNSO Council voted unanimously to approve a motion made by Rafik Dammak and seconded by Andrei Kolesnikov and pertaining to the JAS Milestone Report. As instructed by the Council, and in my capacity as Chair, I am communicating the Council's decision to you in your capacity as ALAC Chair. The GNSO Council is happy to answer any questions you may have. Please follow this link for a copy of the motion that was considered (motion 2): https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+9+June+2011 and this link to read the notification sent by the GNSO secretariat of the motions passed at our June 9 meeting : http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg11536.html Best, Stéphane

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Draft Council Minutes 9 June 2011
by Glen de Saint Géry June 13, 2011

June 13, 2011

Dear Councillors, Attached please find the draft GNSO Council minutes for the meeting on 9 June 2011. Please let me know if you would like any changes to be made. If no comments are received, these minutes will be published, as approved on the website on page: http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/index.html#jun on Wednesday, 22 June 2011. Thank you very much. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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RE: [council] Arrangements for Sat night Council dinner
by Tim Ruiz June 13, 2011

June 13, 2011

Sorry all, it goes too late for me. Best, Tim > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [council] Arrangements for Sat night Council dinner > From: Mary.Wong(a)law.unh.edu > Date: Mon, June 13, 2011 10:29 am > To: <council(a)gnso.icann.org> > > > Hello everyone - the restaurant needs a head count to reserve tables for us - can you do me a favor and check (below) to see that I've got your name down in the correct (yes/no) place? > > As mentioned, the dinner will be on Saturday night, at 8.30 p.m. It will be at a restored historic townhouse in one of the older parts of Singapore, and will feature Peranakan (also known as Nonya or Straits-Chinese) food. It's a cuisine unique to the British Straits Settlements colonies of Singapore/Malacca/Penang, as it is the result of intermarriage between the immigrant Chinese and the native Malays: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_cuisine. Although the restaurant itself is simple, the food is authentic and good :) > > Total cost (including food, non-alcoholic beverages and van transport to/from the venue, which is about 10 minutes' drive away from the Convention Center): S$63 (US$50). Please bring this amount (in either Singapore or US dollars) to the Council working lunch session on Saturday, for collection by Glen and me, as the restaurant cannot do individual checks. A separate check will be made out for alcohol (beer and wine) ordered at the restaurant, so bring some extra cash to dinner if you're planning to drink something other than juices and sodas :) > > - YES: Jeff, Alan, John, Wolf, Bill, Olga, Stephane, Ching, Debbie, Wendy, Rosemary (?), Jonathan, Kristina, Carlos, Adrian, me, Glen, Margie, Liz, Julie, Marika, Gisella, David O., Rob > > - NO (sorry, guys): David T., Rafik, Kurt > > - For those who haven't yet responded to the Doodle poll, would you mind shooting me a quick email to say yea or nay? > > Thanks everyone! Safe travels, and see you all in a few days! > > Cheers > Mary > > > > > Mary W S Wong > Professor of Law > Chair, Graduate IP Programs > Director, Franklin Pierce Center for IP > UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF LAW > Two White Street > Concord, NH 03301 > USA > Email: mary.wong(a)law.unh.edu > Phone: 1-603-513-5143 > Webpage: http://www.law.unh.edu/marywong/index.php > Selected writings available on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) at: http://ssrn.com/author=437584 >

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RE: [council] Fwd: GNSO meeting with GAC in Singapore
by john＠crediblecontext.com June 13, 2011

June 13, 2011

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Document and motion Deadline 14 June for Council meeting on 22 June at 14:00 Singapore time( 06:00UTC)
by Glen de Saint Géry June 13, 2011

June 13, 2011

Dear Council Members, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 8 days in advance (i.e., Tuesday, 14 June) of the GNSO Council meeting in the Padang room in Singapore on 22 June, 2011 at 14:00 local time. (06:00UTC) Please take note of the weekend schedule for the GNSO working sessions. http://singapore41.icann.org/node/24435 https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Working+Sessio…<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Working+Sessio…> http://singapore41.icann.org/node/24463 https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Working+Sessio… Thank you very much. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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Fwd: GNSO meeting with GAC in Singapore
by Stéphane Van Gelder June 12, 2011

June 12, 2011

Councillors, As I mentioned before, the GAC has requested that we not hold our usual meeting with them in Singapore. I have continued to discuss this with Heather, and she has sent me the following suggestion: > Hi Stéphane, > > I do understand. The GAC is also reluctant but we have been very stretched for some time and haven't been able to meet with other communities. There also now 2 Review Teams in addition to dealing with the previous RT recommendations. It goes on and on. > > Let 's try to arrange an informal discussion - perhaps on the Thursday? I'm not sure what all is scheduled for Thur. though I know a few of us have a lunch meeting and there is also the session on developing countries. > > Heather I don't think an informal meeting is really what we want. Plus, I think at this late stage it would be hard to organise. What does the Council think? Thanks, Stéphane Début du message réexpédié : > De : <Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca> > Date : 10 juin 2011 23:24:20 HAEC > À : <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> > Objet : RE: GNSO meeting with GAC in Singapore > > Hi Stéphane, > > I do understand. The GAC is also reluctant but we have been very stretched for some time and haven't been able to meet with other communities. There also now 2 Review Teams in addition to dealing with the previous RT recommendations. It goes on and on. > > Let 's try to arrange an informal discussion - perhaps on the Thursday? I'm not sure what all is scheduled for Thur. though I know a few of us have a lunch meeting and there is also the session on developing countries. > > Heather > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stéphane Van Gelder [mailto:stephane.vangelder@indom.com] > Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 12:03 PM > To: Dryden, Heather: SPS > Subject: Re: GNSO meeting with GAC in Singapore > > Hi Heather, > > Thanks for your email. > > I would rather not postpone our Singapore meeting with the GAC obviously, because I know the GNSO considers those meetings as very valuable. > > However I also understand that the GAC's Singapore schedule is probably so hectic you need to find time somewhere. > > Would it be helpful to have an informal discussion between the GAC and GNSO Chairs and VCs in Singapore? > > Stéphane > > > > Le 6 juin 2011 à 23:25, <Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca> <Heather.Dryden(a)ic.gc.ca> a écrit : > >> Dear Stéphane, >> >> I believe that we currently have 11 - 12.30 on the Wednesday scheduled for a GNSO/GAC meeting in Singapore. I would like to propose that we postpone the meeting until Senegal and perhaps schedule a longer meeting of 2 or 3 hours to permit a more in-depth discussion of how the GAC and the GNSO respectively conduct their work. This would allow the GAC to better prepare for a discussion of working methods (for example, how the GAC arrives at consensus views, what we consider to be consensus etc.). This would also provide the GNSO with the opportunity to describe/explain how you do what you do, the implications of the new structure and how the GNSO approaches policy development. >> >> In Singapore, the GAC will be looking at ways to organize its work, including how it works with other parts of the community and prepares for meetings. I will seek GAC representatives to come forward and lead on the GNSO for the GAC. Either way, I would be happy to meet with you in Singapore (and hopefully the GAC vice-chairs could join if GAC volunteers have not yet been identified) to share some thoughts. >> >> I would like to move to greater preparation for all the GAC face-to-face meetings (including times when the GAC is meeting by itself), with the support of the new GAC secretariat, so that discussions can be more focused when we do meet in person. >> >> Do let me know what your thoughts are... >> >> Many thanks and see you soon, >> Heather >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

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Public Comment: Work Continues to Expand Developing Economies Participation in the New gTLD Program
by Glen de Saint Géry June 12, 2011

June 12, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-10jun11-en.htm Public Comment: Work Continues to Expand Developing Economies Participation in the New gTLD Program 10 June 2011 A message from the JAS WG: The Second Milestone Report<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/jas-second-milestone-report-09may1…> [PDF, 282 KB] is being published for public comment<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201107-en.htm#second-…> today. It deals with a very important issue: how can ICANN assist applicants from developing economies to increase their participation in the new generic Top-Level Domain (New gTLD) Program? The Second Milestone Report is a continuation of the work done by the Joint Applicant Support Working Group, also known as JAS WG. The group is represented by ICANN community members that have been working together on this initiative since April 2010. The JAS WG was formed following a Resolution<http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-12mar10-en.htm> from ICANN Board of Directors in Nairobi, on March 2010 that asked ICANN's stakeholder community "...to develop a sustainable approach to providing support to applicants requiring assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs." Below are some basic aspects of this work. It is important to note that this proposal is under consideration by ICANN community, Board and staff. At this time, no specific Support Development Program is under development. Once a decision is made about the specific elements of this program, ICANN will make the details available. 1. What is this all about? What is a Milestone Report? The Second Milestone Report is a document produced by the JAS WG that offers recommendations on how ICANN should develop a sustainable approach to providing support to applicants from developing economies requiring assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs Registries. The Report proposes initial criteria for qualification as well as several other types of support for ICANN to considered. It has been approved by ALAC, one of the chartering organizations of the working group, but it has not yet been approved by the GNSO. The First Milestone Report was published for public comment<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201012-en.htm#jas-mil…> in November 2010. Both reports present the foundation for ICANN to establish a Support Development Program dedicated to this issue, however, the group intends to further develop this work in the near future. This initiative is related to the New gTLD Program, which in the near future will allow entities from around the world to apply for a new generic top-level domain (new gTLD). The applicants passing the evaluation process, will sign a contract with ICANN and run a Registry. 2. Who is being considered to receive support? Once the new gTLD applicant interested in receiving support has demonstrated "service to the public interest", "financial capabilities and need", one or more of the following characteristics apply: * Support by and/or for distinct cultural, linguistic and ethnic communities; * Service in an under-served language, the presence of which on the Internet has been limited; * Operation in an emerging market or nation in a manner that provides genuine local social benefit; * Sponsored by non-profit, civil society and non-governmental organizations in a manner consistent with the organizations' social service mission(s); * Operated by local entrepreneur, providing demonstrable social benefit in those geographic areas where market constraints make normal business operations more difficult; All applicants will be expected give a self-declaration that they are eligible to receive support under these criteria. 3. Who does NOT qualify for support? According to the JAS WG, the application must NOT have any of the following characteristics: * From a governmental or para-statal applicant (subject to review, see report for details); * A TLD string explicitly based, and related to, a trademark (i.e. a "dot brand" TLD); * A string that is, or is based on, a geographic name; * Sponsors or partners who are bankrupt or under bankruptcy protection; * Sponsors or partners who are subject of litigation or criminal investigation; * Otherwise incapable of meeting any of the Applicant Guidebook's due diligence procedures. 4. Who benefits from this? Why is it important? We all benefit from this initiative. The Internet belongs to all as well as the responsibility to look into effective ways to reduce the Digital Divide, in this particular case, by delivering a sustainable and critical support for applicants from developing economies and looking for a solution not only at the application phase but also through to the initial years of these new Registry operators. It is important because the Internet is a virtual real estate that belongs to everyone. Entities from around the world should be able to increase their participation in the top-level expansion. The Working Group also stresses it is important not only to increase participation from developing economies, but also to increase the likelihood of success by these new participants that will be delivering Domain Name Services (DNS). The current New gTLD Program, as design, has an evaluation (and several other fees) that are considered high for a significant number of potential participants from around the world. Besides the issue of high fees, the program is in English only and has an evaluation process with criteria and requirements that are quite complex to navigate. 5. Who is part of this Working Group? The JAS WG is comprised of highly respected and experienced volunteers from the Supporting Organization and the Advisory Committee. This all-volunteer group teleconferences twice each week, and works through a wiki and mailing lists. These active contributors are located in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, North America and the Caribbean. 6. What happens next? A number of follow up activities are anticipated: * The general public is strongly encouraged to participate in the public forum that can be found here: insert here the link to the public forum. * The JAS WG will hold a session during the upcoming ICANN Singapore Meeting to both explain the Report and receive additional community feedback. This session will have remote participation for the people not able to attend in person. If you are interested in learning more and have questions, please see here<http://singapore41.icann.org/node/24849> the details. * The Board, staff, Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations will review the Second Milestone Report and public comments received. * Commentary received regarding the JAS from within recent statements of the Governmental Advisory Committee will be addressed. * The Board, upon consideration of the Report and its commentary, may instruct the JAS and staff to develop an implementation program based upon the Report and comments received. 7. How can one get involved? One way to get involved is to provide a feedback using ICANN's public comment forum. This is one of the ways ICANN listens to the global Internet community. You can find the link to this forum here: insert here the link to the public forum. The public forum will close on 29 July 2011. 8. Where to find more information? Relevant Resolutions and previous public forum: * http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-12mar10-en.htm#20 * http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25sep10-en.htm#2.2 * http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-28oct10-en.htm * http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#201004 * First Milestone Report Public Forum<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201012-en.htm#jas-mil…> Information about the New gTLD Program<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm> Archive regarding the WG activities: * E-mail: soac-newgtldapsup-wg(a)icann.org<mailto:soac-newgtldapsup-wg@icann.org> * Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/jaswg/SO-AC+New+gTLD+Applicant+Support+… Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Fwd: ICANN Summit on Developing Countries - Invitation to a preparatory meeting in Singapore
by Stéphane Van Gelder June 12, 2011

June 12, 2011

Councillors, Please find below a follow-up email from Katim on the ISDC meeting planned for Singapore. I am very grateful to Katim for having taken into account all of the GNSO's concerns with the meeting as initially planned. Conflicts have been avoided as best they could and the number of Councillors able to participate is no longer restricted. Stéphane Début du message réexpédié : > De : "Katim S. Touray" <kstouray(a)gmail.com> > Date : 5 juin 2011 20:57:14 HAEC > À : Louie Lee <louie(a)louie.net>, Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com>, Lesley Cowley <lesley(a)nominet.org.uk>, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com>, Patrik Fältström <pfaltstr(a)cisco.com>, Jun Murai <jun(a)wide.ad.jp>, Reinhard Scholl <reinhard.scholl(a)itu.int>, Thomas Narten <narten(a)us.ibm.com>, Heather Dryden <heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, Adam Peake <ajp(a)glocom.ac.jp> > Cc : ICANN Board of Directors <icann-board(a)icann.org> > Objet : Rép : ICANN Summit on Developing Countries - Invitation to a preparatory meeting in Singapore > > Dear all, > > This is to follow up on your responses to the invitation I sent out a few weeks back about the preparatory meeting on the ICANN Summit on Developing Countries (ISDC). First of all, I would like to say a big "Thanks!" to the many of you and members of your communities that have responded positively to the idea of having the ISDC. > > Secondly, I would like to offer my sincere apologies to all of you for my late delay in getting back to you with regards to the issues raised in some of your responses to my invitation. The main reason for my delay in replying was that I wanted to first clear up the issue of the date for the meeting, given the clear conflicts that would have been caused by having the meeting on Sun., June 19, as initially proposed. I'm glad to that that matter has now been resolved. > > The main issues raised, and proposed solutions to them are as follows: > Meeting Date: We are now scheduled to have our meeting from 12:30 to 14:00 in the VIP Lounge on Wedns., June 22 (http://singapore41.icann.org/node/24793) We now have a spot (http://singapore41.icann.org/full-schedule) that conflicts with only one workshop and an all day ccNSO members meeting. Please note that our slot is during what would be a lunch break for other participants. > Admission: The meeting is now open, so we don't get into the problem of having to deny entrance to those genuinely interested in helping out. > Participation: I suggest we still maintain the formula of having two official representatives per SO/AC to speak and vote on behalf of their communities. So we still would have roughly the same number of official representatives, along with some board members we were planning on having. > Other issues I would like to mention are: > Venue: The venue has a capacity of 35, so please come early to get a seat. There will also be simultaneous interpretation into French and Spanish. I understand we will also have facilities to support remote participants > Agenda: I have prepared a draft agenda, as shown in the attached meeting backgrounder document. I propose we run a tight ship so we can get through the agenda effectively, and efficiently. The attached document also includes a proposed work plan for preparing for the Summit, and terms of reference for resource persons preparing the discussion papers. > Chair: I propose we decide before the meeting who's going to Chair it. We can have the discussion online, and toward that and other ends, I have requested that a mailing list be set up. I will let you know the details when I it has been, if we indeed get it! > Everything's Draft: You are more than welcome to comment on the contents of the attached prep meeting backgrounder. I only prepared it to help us have a successful meeting, and plan the ISDC better. > Mandate: This invitation and indeed the proposal is NOT, and should NOT be construed as an official communication from the Board of Directors of ICANN. Although I have presented the idea at various times to the board and its Public Participation Committee meetings, a formal decision has not yet been taken on the matter. Please accept my sincere apologies if you had the impression that the ICANN Board has officially signed off on this idea. > Distribution: Finally, I would like to say that I would appreciate it if you can kindly share this with your community mailing lists to spread the word, and get feedback on the proposals presented. > Again, thanks so much again for all your support, and safe travels to Singapore! > > Sincerely, > > Katim > > > On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Katim S. Touray <kstouray(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > > I am writing to invite you to send two representatives from your SO/AC/group to attend a preparatory meeting to help organize a proposed ICANN Summit on Developing Countries. > > > A number of ICANN stakeholders, and myself, have been having online discussions since early last month about having an ICANN Summit on Developing Countries. The attached file is the original proposal for the Summit, which is aimed at providing the ICANN community an opportunity to have an in-depth discussion on developing countries, their role in ICANN, and the way forward. > > > In view of the fact that the Oct. 2011 ICANN annual public meeting will be held in Dakar, Senegal, the aim is to have the Summit there. The Summit will include presentations and discussions on the following topics: > > A backgrounder on developing countries (what is a "developing country" or "least developed country," socio-economic development in these countries, Internet and ICT development in these countries) > ICANN and developing countries (ICANN's relationship with ccTLDs, international organizations of developing countries, governments, NGOs, and businesses in developing countries, etc) > Participation of Developing Countries in ICANN: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward > The meeting in Singapore will have about 20 or so invitees from the SOs, ACs, liaisons, other stakeholders, as well as some ICANN board members and staff. The tentative agenda for the Singapore meeting will consist of the following: > > What the proposed Summit will discuss? > Who will be on the panel of presenters? > The format for the Summit > (S)election of Summit Organizing Committee (SOC) > Additional details of the Singapore meeting are as follows: > > Date: Sunday, June 19, 2011 > > Time: 09:00-10:30 (90 minutes) > > Location: Raffles Ballroom > > Service: Simultaneous Interpretation in French and Spanish > > > Please let me know when you have selected your representatives to the meeting, and who they are. > > > Thank you in advance for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any additional information from me. > > > Sincerely, > > > Katim > > > >

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Re: Board/GNSO social event in Singapore
by Stéphane Van Gelder June 11, 2011

June 11, 2011

Councillors, Please note that the GNSO/Board Cocktail has now been confirmed for Saturday evening, as was discussed on our call yesterday. Thanks, Stéphane

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*My* Guide to Singapore
by Mary.Wong＠law.unh.edu June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

Dear friends, Welcome to Singapore! Quick question: what do you do for a break, on a 15-hour flight, when you're done reading the Applicant Guidebook? :) Write a very biased guide to Singapore, encompassing restaurants, bars, shopping tips and top sightseeing recommendations of course! So I updated a document I wrote for friends and family from abroad who came to my wedding two summers ago, and attach it for your pleasure and perusal. Quite a few of you are already familiar with my hometown, so I'll be looking to you to add to and comment on the suggestions I've included. Here are a few additional informational tips I didn't include in the guide: - Singapore Changi Airport is clean, efficient and pretty much open 24 hours (with plenty of eating, shopping and seating options). Upon arrival, you'll be unlucky to wait more than 10 minutes at Immigration, following which there's a Duty Free (before Baggage Claim) that's open late. There's a taxi queue that's rarely that long, and the ride to the Swissotel/Fairmont complex is about 20 minutes (more during peak commuting hours, when the freeway can get jammed up), and cost around US$18-25, depending on surcharges and time of day). There's also a subway that goes directly (with one change of train) to the Swissotel/Fairmont complex, and each Arrival Hall has several ATMs for withdrawing Singapore currency. - Singapore's not a cheap city, especially for hotels and higher-end dining and shopping, but public transport is fast, efficient and cheap (the Swissotel/Fairmont complex is directly above a major subway interchange that will take you easily to the financial district and the Orchard Road shopping area). Taxis are plentiful and relatively inexpensive - but can be difficult to get when it rains, during peak commuting hours, and when the drivers are changing shifts (4 p.m. and 11 p.m.) - Alcohol and cigarettes are heavily taxed, so they are probably going to be more expensive than you may be used to. - Dress code is generally business casual. Even for business meetings, men rarely wear suits because of the climate, sticking with shirt and tie. Very few places will require dressing up for, but note that in most nice restaurants, bars and clubs, shorts, sandals, slippers and collar-less tee-shirts are not permitted. - It will be HOT and HUMID. The only difference is whether it's sunny or raining :) Let me know if there's anything else I can do to make your visit a good one! Safe travels, and see you soon in sunny Singapore, Mary Mary W S Wong Professor of Law Chair, Graduate IP Programs Director, Franklin Pierce Center for IP UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF LAWTwo White StreetConcord, NH 03301USAEmail: mary.wong(a)law.unh.eduPhone: 1-603-513-5143Webpage: http://www.law.unh.edu/marywong/index.phpSelected writings available on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) at: http://ssrn.com/author=437584

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Reminder- Singapore Dinners - please complete the poll
by Glen de Saint Géry June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

Hi again everyone, I'd just like to do a quick poll. Because of the distances many people will have traveled and the possibility of cocktail receptions on Saturday (we know there are already a couple such planned for Sunday evening), may I ask that you take 30 seconds to fill out this Doodle poll, as to your preferences for either a Saturday or a Sunday night dinner? http://www.doodle.com/qu4yu7gzdth9xkde (if you are NOT planning to attend, I'd appreciate it if you'd also visit the poll and select NO for both options, as this will give us an idea of the numbers to book for.) In either case, dinner will be at 8.30 p.m., and will be off-site, featuring a unique aspect of Singaporean cuisine. Thanks all! Cheers Mary Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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IDN Variant TLD Case Study Update
by Glen de Saint Géry June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-09jun11-en.htm IDN Variant TLD Case Study Update 9 June 2011 On April 20, 2011, ICANN announced its approach to move forward with the IDN Variant TLDs Issues Project by publishing the Final Proposal for the Project<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/idn-variant-tlds-delegation-20apr1…> [PDF, 195 KB] and the Call for Volunteers<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/idn-variant-tlds-call-for-voluntee…> [PDF, 112 KB]. This project is dedicated to identifying the issues involved in the delegation of IDN Variant TLDs. Today, we are pleased to announce the formation of six case study teams, comprising a total of 66 experts from 29 countries and territories. In addition, six organizations are in the process of being selected to be local hosts for each of the case studies. A local host organization will provide meeting and other facilities to support the case studies work. A decision and announcement will follow shortly. Individual members are listed at the end of this announcement and they offer expertise in the following areas: DNS, IDNA, linguistics, security & scalability, policy, registry/registrar operations, and community representatives. On Saturday, 18 June 2011, all-day project team meetings are being planned in Singapore at which the case study teams will meet together in plenary sessions and in individual breakout working sessions. Interested members of the community can receive updates and participate in the discussions of this work by subscribing to vip(a)icann.org<mailto:vip@icann.org> mailing list (https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/vip) or by visiting https://community.icann.org/display/VIP/. Arabic Case Study 1. Sarmad Hussain (Coordinator) 2. Abdulaziz Al-Zoman 3. Behnam Esfahbod 4. Fahd A. Batayneh 5. Huda Sarfraz 6. Khaled Koubaa 7. Manal Ismail 8. Mohamed El-Bashir 9. Raed Al-Fayez 10. Siavash Shahshahani 11. Syed Iftikhar H. Shah Chinese Case Study 1. Xiaodong Lee (Coordinator) 2. Chris Dillon 3. Hong Xue 4. James Seng 5. Jian Zhang 6. Joe Zhang 7. Jonathan Shea 8. Joseph Yee 9. June Seo 10. Shianyong Tseng 11. Wei Wang 12. Yoshiro Yoneya Cyrillic Case Study 1. Alexey Sozonov (Coordinator) 2. Alexei Mykhaylov 3. Alexey Ptashniy 4. Daniel Kalchev 5. Iliya Bazlyankov 6. Oksana Prykhodko 7. Saso Dimitrijoski 8. Sergey Sharikov 9. Vladimir Shadrunov Devanagari Case Study 1. Dr. Govind (Coordinator) 2. Amardeep Singh Chawla 3. Bal Krishna Bal 4. Basanta shrestha 5. Bhavin Turakhia 6. James Galvin 7. Jitender Kumar 8. K. B. Narayanan 9. Kalyan Kale 10. Mahesh Kulkarni 11. Manish Dalal 12. Prabhakar Kshotriya 13. Pramod Pandey 14. Raiomond Doctor 15. Rajiv Kumar 16. Satyendra Kumar Pandey 17. Shashi Bharadwaj 18. Tulika Pandey Greek Case Study 1. Vaggelis Segredakis (Coordinator) 2. Asimina Giannopoulou 3. Catherine Tsapikidou 4. Evangelos Melagrakis 5. Fotia Panayiotou 6. George Papapavlou 7. Giannis Papaioannou 8. Panagiotis Papaspiliopoulos Latin Case Study 1. Jothan Frakes (Coordinator) 2. Andrzej Bartosiewicz 3. Cary Karp 4. Eric Brown 5. Francisco Obispo 6. Giovanni Seppia 7. Wil Tan 8. Will Shorter Others * The joint ccNSO-GNSO Working Group on IDNs (JIG) will appoint an observer for each case study. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Public Comment: The GNSO Council is Requesting Your Input on the New GNSO Policy Development Process
by Glen de Saint Géry June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jun11-en.htm Public Comment: The GNSO Council is Requesting Your Input on the New GNSO Policy Development Process 9 June 2011 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), the Policy Development Process Work Team (PDP-WT) has now submitted<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-31may11-en.htm> to the GNSO Council its Final Report that outlines the proposed new GNSO Policy Development Process in the form of forty-seven (47) recommendations, an outline of the proposed new Annex A - GNSO Policy Development Process for the ICANN Bylaws as well as a supporting document that is envisioned to be included in the GNSO Council Operating Procedures as the PDP Manual (see http://gnso.icann.org/issues/pdp-wt-final-report-final-31may11-en.pdf [PDF, 1.39 MB]. Prior to considering this Final Report, the GNSO Council is seeking your input. Comments on the PDP-WT Final Report, including the recommendations, the outline of the proposed Annex A and the PDP Manual can be submitted until 9 July 2011 (see details on how to submit comments below). Following the public comment period, the GNSO Council will review the comments received and determine whether additional modifications need to be made to the report or whether the new GNSO Policy Development Process is ready for adoption following which it will be submitted to the ICANN Board for its consideration. Background On 26 June 2008 the ICANN Board approved a set of recommendations<http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-26jun08.htm> designed to improve the effectiveness of the GNSO, including its policy activities, structure, operations, and communications. The following pertains to the PDP-WT's mission: Revising the PDP: The Policy Development Process (PDP) needs to be revised to make it more effective and responsive to ICANN's needs. It should be brought in-line with the time and effort actually required to develop policy and made consistent with ICANN's existing contracts (including, but not limited to, clarifying the appropriate scope of GNSO "consensus policy" development). While the procedure for developing "consensus policies" will need to continue to be established by the Bylaws as long as required by ICANN's contracts, the GNSO Council and Staff should propose new PDP rules for the Board's consideration and approval that contain more flexibility. The new rules should emphasize the importance of the preparation that must be done before launch of a working group or other activity, such as public discussion, fact-finding, and expert research in order to properly define the scope, objective, and schedule for a specific policy development goal and the development of metrics for measuring success. The revised PDP, after review and approval by the GNSO Council and ICANN Board, would replace the current PDP defined in Annex A of the ICANN bylaws. Background Documents / Links * PDP-WT Final Report<http://gnso.icann.org/issues/pdp-wt-final-report-final-31may11-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.39 MB] * Proposed Final Report Public Comment Review Tool<http://gnso.icann.org/issues/pdp-wt-public-comments-review-tool-24may11-en.…> [PDF, 196 KB] * PDP-WT Proposed Final Report<http://gnso.icann.org/issues/pdp-wt-proposed-final-report-21feb11-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.21 MB] * PDP-WT Initial Report<http://gnso.icann.org/issues/pdp-initial-report-31may10-en.pdf> [PDF, 2.35 MB] * PDP-WT Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoppsc/PDP-WT+Home> * GNSO Improvements<http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/> Deadline and How to Submit Comments * Comments are welcome via e-mail to pdp-final-report(a)icann.org<mailto:pdp-final-report@icann.org> until 9 July 2011. * Access to the public comment forum from which comments can be posted can be found at: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201107-en.htm#pdp-fin… * An archive of all comments received will be publicly posted at: http://forum.icann.org/lists/pdp-final-report/ Staff Responsible: Marika Konings Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Topics for our Singapore meetings
by Stéphane Van Gelder June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

All, We are still missing suggestions for topics for our 3 main meetings with other groups in Singapore. Those meetings are with the Board, the GAC and the ccNSO. As discussed in previous email threads on this list, so far only the Board and ccNSO meetings look certain for Singapore. To get the ball rolling, I would like to suggest some topics for those 2 meetings. ccNSO - ICANN budget. The ccNSO has a working team looking at the ICANN budget and I think it would be very useful for both SOs to share that experience. I have discussed this with Lesley (ccNSO Chair) and she sees value in it as well. The idea is not to start up the old discussion about ccTLD contributions, but instead to benefit from the ccNSO's work on the proposed ICANN budget for the coming FY. The issue being that we are all so swamped with documents and reports that we have no time to look at this all-important budget. The ccNSO's work team can help us identify the key issues. - ccTLDs becoming registrars. This may not interest everyone and is just a suggestion, but we might want to discuss what ccTLD operators plans are with regards to possibly becoming gTLD registries, as some have already mentioned an interest in running gTLDs as registries (mostly geo TLDs in their regions). Board - CWGs. I think this is a discussion we need to continue to have with the Board, if only to update them on the recent discussions we've had amongst ourselves. - GNSO/Board interact. This is changing, at the Board's initiative. We should perhaps touch on how useful we've found our dinners and interaction with the Board in the past. Once again, these are just suggestions. The idea is to make some headway on this, as past requests from Mary and Glen for topic ideas have yielded very little response. Thanks, Stéphane

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Standing Committee on improvements implementation
by KnobenW＠telekom.de June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

Hi Stéphane, Herewith I let you know that I have been elected chair of the Standing Committee on improvements implementation for a two years term. According to the Working Group guidelines 2.1.4.2 "the newly elected Chair will act on a provisional basis until the Chartering Organization has confirmed the appointment." I'm asking you as chair of the Chartering Organization to initiate the confirmation process. Kind regards Wolf-Ulrich

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Cartagena Board Resolution on Consumer Choice, Competition and Innovation
by Glen de Saint Géry June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

FYI Dear All, Arising from Item 2: Pending Projects - Cartagena Board Resolution on Consumer Choice, Competition and Innovation a mailing list was requested to enable the group of volunteers to move forward with their work. Mailing list address: gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org (Consumercci = consumers choice, competition and innovation drafting team) Public archives: http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-consumercci-dt/ Subscribers to the mailing list: Rosemary Sinclair - NCSG Debbie Hughes - NCSG Wendy Seltzer - NCSG Jonathan Robinson - Registries SG Steve delBianco - CBUC John Berard - CBUC Carlos Aguirre - NCA Bruce Tonkin - ICANN Board ICANN Staff: Liz Gasster Margie Milam Glen de Saint Géry Gisella Gruber-White Observers: Stéphane van Gelder - GNSO chair Mary Wong - GNSO vice chair Jeff Neuman - GNSO vice chair Please let me know who else should be subscribed to this mailing list. 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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MP3 recording GNSO Council teleconference, Thursday, 9 June 2011
by Glen de Saint Géry June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

[To: liaison6c[at]gnso.icann.org; council[at]gnso.icann.org] Please find the MP3 recording of the GNSO Council teleconference, held on Thursday, 9 June, 2011 at: http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-council-20110609-en.mp3 on page http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/#jun Happy listening! Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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GNSO Council motions 9 June 2011
by Glen de Saint Géry June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

Dear All, Ahead of the official GNSO Council minutes, the following motions were passed at the Council meeting on 9 June 2011. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Motion 1. WHOIS Registrant Identification Study Motion May 2011 Whereas: In October 2007, the GNSO Council concluded that a comprehensive and objective understanding of key factual issues regarding the gTLD Whois system would benefit future GNSO policy development efforts (http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/) On 4 March 2009, the GNSO Council requested Staff to conduct research on feasibility and cost estimates for selected Whois studies and report its findings to Council. (See Motion 3, http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#200903) On 23-Mar-2010, Staff presented a report on the feasibility and cost estimates for a Whois "Registrant Identification" Study, finding that the study would cost approximately $150,000 (USD) and take approximately one year to complete (http://gnso.icann.org/issues/whois/whois-studies-report-for-gnso-23mar10-en…) This exploratory study would examine Whois data for a representative sample of gTLD domain names to classify the types of entities that register domains, including natural persons, various kinds of legal persons and Privacy and Proxy service providers. On 28 April 2011 the Council deferred consideration of the Whois Registrant Identification Study until the 9 June 2011 meeting and requested that any applicable motions in that regard be submitted not later than 1 June 2011. On 20 May 2011 a volunteer Whois studies group submitted to the GNSO Council revised Whois Registrant Identification Study Terms of Reference http://gnso.icann.org/issues/whois/tor-whois-registrant-id-studies-20may11-… supporting Rationale http://gnso.icann.org/issues/whois/whois-registrant-id-study-rationale-20ma… and Summary of Changes http://gnso.icann.org/issues/whois/summary-changes-whois-registrant-id-stud… Resolved; The Council requests that ICANN staff proceed with the Whois Registrant Identification Study as set forth in the revised Terms of Reference http://gnso.icann.org/issues/whois/tor-whois-registrant-id-studies-20may11-… Further resolved, the Council asks staff to report back to the Council if the original estimate for the study of $150,000 USD is exceeded by greater than 20%. Further resolved, in recognition of the substantial amount of coordination needed to direct the research, that staff be given the discretion to manage this study serially or in parallel with the other Whois studies, with a goal of expediting completion of all of the studies as efficiently as possible. Motion 2: To Acknowledge the Receipt of the Policy Development Process Work Team Final Report and Initiate a Public Comment Period WHEREAS, in October 2008, the GNSO Council established a framework (see GNSO Council Improvement Implementation Plan; (http://www.icann.org/en/topics/gnso-improvements/gnso-improvements-implemen…) for implementing the various GNSO Improvements identified and approved by the ICANN Board of Directors on 26 June 2008 (http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-26jun08.htm#_Toc76113182) (http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-26jun08.htm) WHEREAS, that framework included the formation, in January 2009, of two Steering Committees, the Operations Steering Committee (OSC) and the Policy Process Steering Committee (PPSC), to charter and coordinate the efforts of five community work teams in developing specific recommendations to implement the improvements; WHEREAS, the PPSC established two work teams, including the Policy Development Process Work Team (PDP-WT), which was chartered to develop a new policy development process that incorporates a working group approach and makes it more effective and responsive to ICANN's policy development needs; WHEREAS, the GNSO Council decided to terminate the PPSC on 28 April 2011 and instructed the PDP-WT to deliver its Final Report directly to the GNSO Council; WHEREAS, the PDP-WT submitted its Final Report, http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-31may11-en.htm, on 31 May 2011 to the GNSO Council; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT: RESOLVED that the GNSO Council acknowledges receipt of the PDP-WT Final Report as delivered by the PDP-WT and directs ICANN Staff to commence a thirty (30) day public comment period on this Final Report. RESOLVED FURTHER that the GNSO Council shall take action on the PDP-WT Final Report as soon as possible after the end of the public comment period. RESOLVED FURTHER that the GNSO Council recommends that a concise summary of the new Policy Development Process be drafted by ICANN Staff, following approval of the new PDP by the ICANN Board, in order to serve as a primer to the new Annex A of the ICANN Bylaws and PDP Manual for potential PDP WG members. 3 Motion regarding the JAS milestone report. Whereas: The GNSO Council and ALAC established the Joint SO/AC Working Group (JASWG) on support for new gTLD applicants in April of 2010; and The Working Group released it Milestone Report posted for consideration by the Board, Chartering Organizations and at-large Community. This report documented the completion of work as defined in the original charter and requested an update to the Working Groups charter, and The GNSO and ALAC, separately, renewed the Working Groups charter with additional work item in February 2011, and The Joint SO/AC Working Group received and discussed the public comments, and The Joint SO/AC Working Group has completed the work as defined in its extended charter and published a second milestone report (https://community.icann.org/display/jaswg/JAS+Issues+and+Recommendations#) on 8 May 2011 covering those chartered items (http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#20110113-1) entitled JAS Milestone Report. and The GNSO council does not wish to delay the start of the new gTLD application process, and The GNSO council does not wish to delay implementation of support programs for applicants from developing regions, Resolved: The GNSO Council thanks the members of the Joint SO/AC Working Group for its efforts and its dedication to completing the work on such a tight schedule, and The GNSO Council request that the report be put out for community review as soon as possible, The JAS Working Group continues working to deal with any issues that may arise in the upcoming review by the community, That the JAS Working group publish their final report after this review process. Resolved further, that the GNSO Council instructs the GNSO Chair to communicate its decision to the ALAC Chair. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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WHOIS Review Team: Call for Public Comment
by Glen de Saint Géry June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09jun11-en.htm WHOIS Review Team: Call for Public Comment 9 June 2011 Discussion Paper In anticipation of the Singapore meeting, the WHOIS Policy Review Team wishes to solicit input from the Community on their Discussion Paper<http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/whois-rt-discussion-paper-09jun…> [PDF, 182 KB], which calls for feedback on issues identified by the Review Team. The public comment box shall remain open for 45 days consistent with ICANN practices and will close on 23 July 2011. Please submit your comments at: whoisrt-discussion-paper(a)icann.org<mailto:whoisrt-discussion-paper@icann.org>. Your participation is essential to the success of the review, and your input will be carefully considered. The WHOIS Review Team also welcomes general comments and feedback on any other issues you would like the Review Team to consider. Activities in Singapore Please note that the WHOIS Review Team will hold a full day of public face-to-face meeting on Sunday, 19 June in Singapore (Morrison). Public attendance is welcome but comments should be submitted during the Interaction with the Community Session scheduled for Wednesday, 22 June, 14:30-16:00 (Canning). Sessions with ICANN SOs/ACs and constituencies are foreseen in Singapore; the Review Team's schedule may be found at: https://community.icann.org/display/whoisreview/Singapore+Meeting Background The WHOIS Policy Review Team<https://community.icann.org/display/whoisreview/WHOIS+Policy+Review+Team> was launched in October 2010 in line with the Affirmation of Commitments<http://www.icann.org/en/documents/affirmation-of-commitments-30sep09-en.htm> (AoC) provisions, section 9.3.1, which stipulates that: "ICANN additionally commits to enforcing its existing policy relating to WHOIS, subject to applicable laws. Such existing policy requires that ICANN implement measures to maintain timely, unrestricted and public access to accurate and complete WHOIS information, including registrant, technical, billing, and administrative contact information. One year from the effective date of this document and then no less frequently than every three years thereafter, ICANN will organize a review of WHOIS policy and its implementation to assess the extent to which WHOIS policy is effective and its implementation meets the legitimate needs of law enforcement and promotes consumer trust." http://www.icann.org/en/documents/affirmation-of-commitments-30sep09-en.htm<http://www.icann.org/en/documents/affirmation-of-commitments-30sep09-en.htm> The WHOIS policy Review Team is composed of ten SO/AC representatives, two independent experts, one Law Enforcement representative, the ICANN President and CEO (Selector)'s designated nominee and the Chair of the GAC (Selector)'s designated nominee. For full reference, please consult: http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/composition-4-en.htm. In March 2011, the WHOIS Policy RT submitted its scope of work and roadmap<https://community.icann.org/display/whoisreview/Scope+and+Roadmap+of+the+WH…>, outreach plan<https://community.icann.org/display/whoisreview/Outreach+plan>, action plan<https://community.icann.org/display/whoisreview/Action+plan> and list of key definitions for public comment http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04mar11-en.htm. In San Francisco, it held sessions with a number of ICANN SO/ACs and constituencies as well as a general interaction with the Community session in order to gather feedback on its working definitions. The Review Team's progress, working documents, activities may be viewed on a public wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/whoisreview/WHOIS+Policy+Review+Team Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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