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Fwd: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague
by Stéphane Van Gelder May 30, 2012

May 30, 2012

Councillors, Please see below and attached a letter that the Consumer Metrics WG is suggesting I send as GNSO Chair to the GAC Chair. I am adding this to our June 7 meeting as a consent agenda item so I would appreciate if prior to that meeting, we have discussed on the list so that we are all either comfortable with the text, or certain we do not want to send the letter. In order to get the discussion started, I have a few suggested edits to this letter that I will send in a follow-up email. Thanks, Stéphane Van Gelder Directeur Général / General manager INDOM Group NBT France ---------------- Head of Domain Operations Group NBT Début du message réexpédié : > De : Rosemary Sinclair <rosemary.sinclair(a)unsw.edu.au> > Objet : RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague > Date : 22 mai 2012 23:23:51 HAEC > À : Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> > Cc : "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com>, Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> > > Hi Stephane > > Here's my suggested note from you to GAC to encourage GAC to provide early feedback to our Working Group on Consumer Metrics. > > The WG is currently considering public comments received, including from the US Government. We are working to have the work completed for consideration in Prague. > > This idea for specifically reaching out to GAC in this way came from discussion with Bruce Tonkin about how best to engage GAC in this work before we finalise the Draft Advice. > > Cheers for now > > Rosemary > > > > > > > > Rosemary Sinclair | Director | External Relations > Australian School of Business | The University of New South Wales > Level 3, Building L5, UNSW Sydney 2052 > Telephone: +61 (2) 9385 6228 | Fax +61 (2) 9385 5933 | Web: www.asb.unsw.edu.au > > ________________________________________ > From: Stéphane Van Gelder [stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com] > Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 4:27 AM > To: Rosemary Sinclair > Cc: john(a)crediblecontext.com; Neuman, Jeff; Berry Cobb; gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org > Subject: Re: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague > > Looking forward to your note on this Rosemary. Thanks. > > Stéphane > > > > Le 18 mai 2012 à 03:07, Rosemary Sinclair a écrit : > >> >> Hi all >> >> I have action to write note to Stephane on this very topic of GNSO reaching out to GAC on this work >> >> Will circulate to our WG for discussion next Tues and then to Chair, GNSO Council >> >> Cheers >> >> Rosemary >> >> Rosemary Sinclair >> Director, External Relations >> Australian School of Business >> UNSW >> +61 413 734490 >> >> On 18/05/2012, at 4:43 AM, "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Jeff, >>> >>> Berry may be able to phrase it more eloquently, but the matter of >>> Consumer Metrics ought to be on our agenda. >>> >>> The Council should offer a report on the work so far in setting the >>> definitions and metrics for Consumer Confidence, Competition and Trust >>> that results from the requirements of the Affirmation of Commitments. >>> >>> As you know, the GAC has a keen interest in this subject and it would be >>> useful to our working relationship to showcase the progress made. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> John Berard >>> Founder >>> Credible Context >>> 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 >>> San Francisco, CA 94127 >>> m: 415.845.4388 >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original Message -------- >>> Subject: RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>> From: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman(a)neustar.us> >>> Date: Thu, May 17, 2012 9:23 am >>> To: Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, >>> "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> >>> >>> All, >>> >>> I am responsible for collecting the list of topics to be discussed >>> during that session. Can you please give me a one or two sentence >>> description of what you would like to discuss and how much time you >>> believe it will take? >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Jeffrey J. Neuman >>> Neustar, Inc. / Vice President, Business Affairs >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: owner-gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >>> [mailto:owner-gnso-consumercci-dt@icann.org] On Behalf Of Berry Cobb >>> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:46 AM >>> To: gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >>> Subject: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>> Importance: High >>> >>> >>> >>> Team, >>> >>> It is confirmed that there will be a GNSO/GAC session in Prague. There >>> is already an agenda forming and if we want Consumer Metrics topic on >>> the agenda, we need to expedite the request. >>> >>> I also learned that the GAC has already contacted the GNSO stating their >>> interest on the Consumer Metrics topic. However, John Berard, as our >>> Council Liaison, should send a note to the GNSO Council requesting this >>> be added to the proposed agenda. The Council will have to agree that >>> this is a topic they wish to discuss. I suspect it will be fairly easy >>> for the Council to approve this topic for the agenda. The only concern >>> will be time allotted to discuss it. >>> >>> John, can you send this notice to the Council ASAP? >>> >>> Berry Cobb >>> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) >>> 720.839.5735 >>> mail(a)berrycobb.com >>> @berrycobb >>> >>> >> >

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Fwd: Advance Notice for Prague Sessions
by Stéphane Van Gelder May 30, 2012

May 30, 2012

Councillors, As a heads-up, please see the message from Kurt below. Thanks. Stéphane Van Gelder Directeur Général / General manager INDOM Group NBT France ---------------- Head of Domain Operations Group NBT Début du message réexpédié : > De : Kurt Pritz <kurt.pritz(a)icann.org> > Objet : Advance Notice for Prague Sessions > Date : 30 mai 2012 03:25:35 HAEC > > > As the time for the Prague meeting approaches, we continue to work on three initiatives that have been important to the community. These are: strategic planning, budgeting, and outreach. ICANN will soon be requesting your participation in community brainstorming and working sessions on these topics in Prague. Since you will be receiving these notices separately, and realizing there are so many sessions to attend, I wanted to give you some advance notice that they were coming so you could plan for them all. The Meeting Schedule is to be posted by 4 June, but the current draft schedule shows these community sessions as follows: (1) Strategic Planning Working Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00-11:00; (2) Outreach Initiative Working Session on Thursday morning at 8:00; and (3) Finance Working Session on Budget Process on Sunday from 16:30-18:00. > > We hope that through this advance notification, you will be able to work with your community to find opportunities for participation in each session listed above. Individual invitations to each of the sessions listed above will be sent shortly to this mailing list, providing more detailed information and agendas. > > Your participation is appreciated and we look forward to the interaction in these sessions. > > Best Regards, > > Kurt J. Pritz > >

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Prague Presentation Template
by Glen de Saint Géry May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

Dear All, Prague presentation template attached. Thanks. Glen

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RE: [council] [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague
by john＠crediblecontext.com May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

Jeff, I would not want the letter to be mis-interpreted. I view it serving two specific purposes, both within the scope of a working group. First, it is soliciting input from a legitimate part of ICANN which could, if it wanted to, offer such input without solicitation. In the GNSO working group world, all are welcome, yes? Second, it is an offer of proof that the GNSO, its Council and the GAC have a mutual interest. None of this is a bar to continued and vigorous Council debate. Cheers, John Berard Founder Credible Context 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 San Francisco, CA 94127 m: 415.845.4388 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: [council] [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague From: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman(a)neustar.us> Date: Tue, May 29, 2012 4:40 am To: Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com>, Thomas Rickert <rickert(a)anwaelte.de> Cc: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> I would actually like to see it discussed as part of the regular agenda rather than the consent agenda. Not so much for the content of the wording of letter, but rather for the substance of the draft advice. The way it is portrayed in the letter, although it says that it needs approval from the GNSO, it implies that the advice does have at least some endorsement from the GNSO community. Otherwise, why would we (the GNSO) be soliciting feedback on it. In my mind, there is a difference between putting something out for general comment through a public comment period vs. sending it directly to SOs for their view on the GNSO’s work product. I know it is a subtlety, but the GNSO Council should be somewhat comfortable with the substance of the draft advice prior to directly soliciting other SOs and ACs views on the matter. Can we get an update on the draft advice at our June 7th Council meeting and then decide how we want to position the letter? Thanks. Jeffrey J. Neuman Neustar, Inc. / Vice President, Business Affairs From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Stéphane Van Gelder Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 4:48 AM To: Thomas Rickert Cc: GNSO Council List Subject: Re: [council] [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague Thanks Thomas. So far, there has been no disagreement voiced on this list with sending this letter. I can therefore confirm that I have put this on the consent agenda for our June 7 meeting. I will be asking the Council to approve my sending of the letter as proposed. Thanks, Stéphane Van Gelder Directeur Général / General manager INDOM Group NBT France ---------------- Head of Domain Operations Group NBT Le 26 mai 2012 à 16:38, Thomas Rickert a écrit : Forgot to copy the Council .... ============= thomas-rickert.tel +49.228.74.898.0 Anfang der weitergeleiteten E‑Mail: Von: Thomas Rickert <rickert(a)anwaelte.de> Datum: 26. Mai 2012 12:10:00 MESZ An: Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> Betreff: Re: [council] Fwd: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague I am fine with the letter. One question, though: Wouldn't it make sense to put all the topics we would like to discuss in one letter or is this a completely seperated matter? Thanks, Thomas ============= thomas-rickert.tel +49.228.74.898.0 Am 23.05.2012 um 16:31 schrieb Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com>: As indicated in my previous email, please find attached my proposed edits to the Consumer Metrics WG letter. <Consumer Metrics GNSO to GAC.doc> Stéphane Van Gelder Directeur Général / General manager INDOM Group NBT France ---------------- Head of Domain Operations Group NBT Le 23 mai 2012 à 16:21, Stéphane Van Gelder a écrit : Councillors, Please see below and attached a letter that the Consumer Metrics WG is suggesting I send as GNSO Chair to the GAC Chair. I am adding this to our June 7 meeting as a consent agenda item so I would appreciate if prior to that meeting, we have discussed on the list so that we are all either comfortable with the text, or certain we do not want to send the letter. In order to get the discussion started, I have a few suggested edits to this letter that I will send in a follow-up email. Thanks, Stéphane Van Gelder Directeur Général / General manager INDOM Group NBT France ---------------- Head of Domain Operations Group NBT Début du message réexpédié : De : Rosemary Sinclair <rosemary.sinclair(a)unsw.edu.au> Objet : RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague Date : 22 mai 2012 23:23:51 HAEC À : Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> Cc : "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com>, Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> Hi Stephane Here's my suggested note from you to GAC to encourage GAC to provide early feedback to our Working Group on Consumer Metrics. The WG is currently considering public comments received, including from the US Government. We are working to have the work completed for consideration in Prague. This idea for specifically reaching out to GAC in this way came from discussion with Bruce Tonkin about how best to engage GAC in this work before we finalise the Draft Advice. Cheers for now Rosemary Rosemary Sinclair | Director | External Relations Australian School of Business | The University of New South Wales Level 3, Building L5, UNSW Sydney 2052 Telephone: +61 (2) 9385 6228 | Fax +61 (2) 9385 5933 | Web: www.asb.unsw.edu.au ________________________________________ From: Stéphane Van Gelder [stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com] Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 4:27 AM To: Rosemary Sinclair Cc: john(a)crediblecontext.com; Neuman, Jeff; Berry Cobb; gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org Subject: Re: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague Looking forward to your note on this Rosemary. Thanks. Stéphane Le 18 mai 2012 à 03:07, Rosemary Sinclair a écrit : Hi all I have action to write note to Stephane on this very topic of GNSO reaching out to GAC on this work Will circulate to our WG for discussion next Tues and then to Chair, GNSO Council Cheers Rosemary Rosemary Sinclair Director, External Relations Australian School of Business UNSW +61 413 734490 On 18/05/2012, at 4:43 AM, "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com> wrote: Jeff, Berry may be able to phrase it more eloquently, but the matter of Consumer Metrics ought to be on our agenda. The Council should offer a report on the work so far in setting the definitions and metrics for Consumer Confidence, Competition and Trust that results from the requirements of the Affirmation of Commitments. As you know, the GAC has a keen interest in this subject and it would be useful to our working relationship to showcase the progress made. Cheers, John Berard Founder Credible Context 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 San Francisco, CA 94127 m: 415.845.4388 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague From: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman(a)neustar.us> Date: Thu, May 17, 2012 9:23 am To: Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> All, I am responsible for collecting the list of topics to be discussed during that session. Can you please give me a one or two sentence description of what you would like to discuss and how much time you believe it will take? Best regards, Jeffrey J. Neuman Neustar, Inc. / Vice President, Business Affairs From: owner-gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-gnso-consumercci-dt@icann.org] On Behalf Of Berry Cobb Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:46 AM To: gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org Subject: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague Importance: High Team, It is confirmed that there will be a GNSO/GAC session in Prague. There is already an agenda forming and if we want Consumer Metrics topic on the agenda, we need to expedite the request. I also learned that the GAC has already contacted the GNSO stating their interest on the Consumer Metrics topic. However, John Berard, as our Council Liaison, should send a note to the GNSO Council requesting this be added to the proposed agenda. The Council will have to agree that this is a topic they wish to discuss. I suspect it will be fairly easy for the Council to approve this topic for the agenda. The only concern will be time allotted to discuss it. John, can you send this notice to the Council ASAP? Berry Cobb Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) 720.839.5735 mail(a)berrycobb.com @berrycobb <GNSO to GAC CCI.doc>

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GNSO Council minutes 10 May 2012 published on the website as approved
by Glen de Saint Géry May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

Dear Councillors, The GNSO Council minutes of 10 May 2012 are published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure http://gnso.icann.org/council/gnso-operating-procedures-22sep11-en.pdf section 3.5 on page http://gnso.icann.org/calendar#may http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/minutes-council-10may12-en.htm and on the library page : https://gnso.icann.org/library under 'Minutes' 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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Fwd: [council] Fwd: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague
by Thomas Rickert May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

Forgot to copy the Council .... ============= thomas-rickert.tel +49.228.74.898.0 Anfang der weitergeleiteten E‑Mail: > Von: Thomas Rickert <rickert(a)anwaelte.de> > Datum: 26. Mai 2012 12:10:00 MESZ > An: Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> > Betreff: Re: [council] Fwd: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague > > I am fine with the letter. One question, though: Wouldn't it make sense to put all the topics we would like to discuss in one letter or is this a completely seperated matter? > > Thanks, > Thomas > > ============= > thomas-rickert.tel > +49.228.74.898.0 > > Am 23.05.2012 um 16:31 schrieb Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com>: > >> As indicated in my previous email, please find attached my proposed edits to the Consumer Metrics WG letter. >> >> >> <Consumer Metrics GNSO to GAC.doc> >> Stéphane Van Gelder >> Directeur Général / General manager >> INDOM Group NBT France >> ---------------- >> Head of Domain Operations >> Group NBT >> >> Le 23 mai 2012 à 16:21, Stéphane Van Gelder a écrit : >> >>> Councillors, >>> >>> Please see below and attached a letter that the Consumer Metrics WG is suggesting I send as GNSO Chair to the GAC Chair. >>> >>> I am adding this to our June 7 meeting as a consent agenda item so I would appreciate if prior to that meeting, we have discussed on the list so that we are all either comfortable with the text, or certain we do not want to send the letter. >>> >>> In order to get the discussion started, I have a few suggested edits to this letter that I will send in a follow-up email. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Stéphane Van Gelder >>> Directeur Général / General manager >>> INDOM Group NBT France >>> ---------------- >>> Head of Domain Operations >>> Group NBT >>> >>> Début du message réexpédié : >>> >>>> De : Rosemary Sinclair <rosemary.sinclair(a)unsw.edu.au> >>>> Objet : RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>>> Date : 22 mai 2012 23:23:51 HAEC >>>> À : Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> >>>> Cc : "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com>, Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> >>>> >>>> Hi Stephane >>>> >>>> Here's my suggested note from you to GAC to encourage GAC to provide early feedback to our Working Group on Consumer Metrics. >>>> >>>> The WG is currently considering public comments received, including from the US Government. We are working to have the work completed for consideration in Prague. >>>> >>>> This idea for specifically reaching out to GAC in this way came from discussion with Bruce Tonkin about how best to engage GAC in this work before we finalise the Draft Advice. >>>> >>>> Cheers for now >>>> >>>> Rosemary >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Rosemary Sinclair | Director | External Relations >>>> Australian School of Business | The University of New South Wales >>>> Level 3, Building L5, UNSW Sydney 2052 >>>> Telephone: +61 (2) 9385 6228 | Fax +61 (2) 9385 5933 | Web: www.asb.unsw.edu.au >>>> >>>> ________________________________________ >>>> From: Stéphane Van Gelder [stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com] >>>> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 4:27 AM >>>> To: Rosemary Sinclair >>>> Cc: john(a)crediblecontext.com; Neuman, Jeff; Berry Cobb; gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >>>> Subject: Re: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>>> >>>> Looking forward to your note on this Rosemary. Thanks. >>>> >>>> Stéphane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Le 18 mai 2012 à 03:07, Rosemary Sinclair a écrit : >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi all >>>>> >>>>> I have action to write note to Stephane on this very topic of GNSO reaching out to GAC on this work >>>>> >>>>> Will circulate to our WG for discussion next Tues and then to Chair, GNSO Council >>>>> >>>>> Cheers >>>>> >>>>> Rosemary >>>>> >>>>> Rosemary Sinclair >>>>> Director, External Relations >>>>> Australian School of Business >>>>> UNSW >>>>> +61 413 734490 >>>>> >>>>> On 18/05/2012, at 4:43 AM, "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeff, >>>>>> >>>>>> Berry may be able to phrase it more eloquently, but the matter of >>>>>> Consumer Metrics ought to be on our agenda. >>>>>> >>>>>> The Council should offer a report on the work so far in setting the >>>>>> definitions and metrics for Consumer Confidence, Competition and Trust >>>>>> that results from the requirements of the Affirmation of Commitments. >>>>>> >>>>>> As you know, the GAC has a keen interest in this subject and it would be >>>>>> useful to our working relationship to showcase the progress made. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> >>>>>> John Berard >>>>>> Founder >>>>>> Credible Context >>>>>> 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 >>>>>> San Francisco, CA 94127 >>>>>> m: 415.845.4388 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -------- Original Message -------- >>>>>> Subject: RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>>>>> From: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman(a)neustar.us> >>>>>> Date: Thu, May 17, 2012 9:23 am >>>>>> To: Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, >>>>>> "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> >>>>>> >>>>>> All, >>>>>> >>>>>> I am responsible for collecting the list of topics to be discussed >>>>>> during that session. Can you please give me a one or two sentence >>>>>> description of what you would like to discuss and how much time you >>>>>> believe it will take? >>>>>> >>>>>> Best regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeffrey J. Neuman >>>>>> Neustar, Inc. / Vice President, Business Affairs >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: owner-gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >>>>>> [mailto:owner-gnso-consumercci-dt@icann.org] On Behalf Of Berry Cobb >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:46 AM >>>>>> To: gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >>>>>> Subject: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>>>>> Importance: High >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Team, >>>>>> >>>>>> It is confirmed that there will be a GNSO/GAC session in Prague. There >>>>>> is already an agenda forming and if we want Consumer Metrics topic on >>>>>> the agenda, we need to expedite the request. >>>>>> >>>>>> I also learned that the GAC has already contacted the GNSO stating their >>>>>> interest on the Consumer Metrics topic. However, John Berard, as our >>>>>> Council Liaison, should send a note to the GNSO Council requesting this >>>>>> be added to the proposed agenda. The Council will have to agree that >>>>>> this is a topic they wish to discuss. I suspect it will be fairly easy >>>>>> for the Council to approve this topic for the agenda. The only concern >>>>>> will be time allotted to discuss it. >>>>>> >>>>>> John, can you send this notice to the Council ASAP? >>>>>> >>>>>> Berry Cobb >>>>>> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) >>>>>> 720.839.5735 >>>>>> mail(a)berrycobb.com >>>>>> @berrycobb >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> <GNSO to GAC CCI.doc> >>> >>

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Fwd: [soac-chairs] Reminder: SO/AC Chair Telephone Conference
by Stéphane Van Gelder May 28, 2012

May 28, 2012

Councillors, FYI, please see below an excerpt of a conversation that was had during this week's ICANN Chairs call. I am not aware of any specific problems at Council level, but would like to know if individual groups are having difficulties so that I can carry that message back if that's the case. Thanks, Stéphane Van Gelder Directeur Général / General manager INDOM Group NBT France ---------------- Head of Domain Operations Group NBT Début du message réexpédié : > De : Lesley Cowley <lesley(a)nominet.org.uk> > Objet : Rép : [soac-chairs] Reminder: SO/AC Chair Telephone Conference > Date : 28 mai 2012 17:37:49 HAEC > À : "soac-chairs(a)icann.org" <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> > > Hi, > > I wanted to discuss the difficulty the ccNSO is having with the revised comment period timelines - the current 21 day minimum comment period (followed by the reply comment period) means that we do not have sufficient time to formulate formal ccNSO comments to consultations. > > Olivier advised that the ALAC share this concern and have already raised it with ICANN staff, but as an AC they are able to comment outside of the comment period. > > I was wondering if other SO/AC Chairs are also having difficulties. > > Kind regards, > > Lesley > > Lesley Cowley, OBE > CEO > Nominet > Minerva House > Edmund Halley Road > Oxford Science Park > Oxford, OX4 4DQ > UK > > Tel: +44-(0)-1865-332211 > http://www.nominet.org.uk/

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RE: [council] GNSO Website
by Neuman, Jeff May 28, 2012

May 28, 2012

I remember those days. Those were also the days the constituencies had to pay membership dues to be part of the DNSO. Some things are worth remembering...others not so much :) Sent with Good (www.good.com) -----Original Message----- From: "Kleinwächter, Wolfgang" [mailto:wolfgang.kleinwaechter@medienkomm.uni-halle.de] Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 04:46 AM Eastern Standard Time To: William Drake; GNSO Council List Subject: AW: AW: [council] GNSO Website I support all points, raise by Bill. Here is another proposal: What about a section "History of the GNSO"? Only a small number of people recalls the DNSO (from 1999) - which included both ccTLD and gTLD constituencies and the reasons why the DNSO was split and how the new (now existing) structure emerged. Just one example: How many remember the fight for an INDO (Individual Domain Name Holder Constituency) by Joop Teernstra? Worth to remember? Wolfgang ________________________________ Von: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org im Auftrag von William Drake Gesendet: Mo 28.05.2012 10:17 An: GNSO Council List Betreff: Re: AW: [council] GNSO Website On May 28, 2012, at 8:59 AM, <KnobenW(a)telekom.de> <KnobenW(a)telekom.de> wrote: Even your picture looks so fresh, Stéphane... I find it kind of scary, but then as a small child I was afraid of clowns...[kidding] The site is of course an improvement, many thanks. At the same time, one could argue some further tweaks might be merited. Just off the top of my head over morning coffee, a few thoughts for consideration: 1. Looking at the descriptions of the SGs and constituencies, one can't help note that there significant asymmetries in style and substance. Some don't really tell the visitor much about about what the group in question actually does or what its driving priorities are. Perhaps it'd make sense to have those groups do their own texts within some defined patterns for conformity? 2. I also wonder why only two of four have behavioral standards listed: for Rgy these are: "The behavioral expectations of all RySG members, Interest Groups and participants include adhering to ICANN Bylaws and Policies; supporting the consensus model; treating others with dignity, respect, courtesy, and civility; listening attentively to understand others; acting with honesty, sincerity, and integrity; and maintaining community good standing." NGSC is apparently singularly in need enough to require an enumerated list: The NCSG is committed to the following: * Nondiscriminatory and impartial application of rules. * Transparency * Service standards for elected officers. * Standards of member behavior. * Equality of participation. * Encourage Consensus. No similar language for Rgr or CSG. As the same standards should be applicable to all groups, why not list these once at http://gnso.icann.org/about/stakeholder-groups.htm and focus the remaining texts on descriptions provided by the groups themselves? 3. While the other three SGs follow a pictorial template of ExCom, Councilors, NGSG's is an odd mishmash that intermingles the two in a single column, apparently to additionally show internal details like committee assignments. Not clear that's necessary and we couldn't be organized like the others. 4. NCUC's page is out of date, as Konstantinos has stepped down as chair since he took a job with ISOC. Our Interim Chair is now David Cake. And the correct URL to point to is www.ncuc.org <http://www.ncuc.org/> 5. The how to participate page http://gnso.icann.org/about/participation.htm could start off by being clearer about joining a constituency/SG as logical and preferred starting point, with links to how. The link on how to form a new one could be grouped with that. The only mention of the GA is as a listserv at http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/index.htm. Perhaps understandable given the prevalence of troll content etc, but it does exist and one can't help wondering whether it should be left in its current state. 6. Would it be useful to have dedicated spaces on the home page for total newbies that lead to a step by step walk through of GNSO, how it fits in ICANN, how PDPs work, "so you're attending your first ICANN meeting," etc? Similarly, and further to the diffuse outreach discussions going on in various places, perhaps something similar related to people for developing countries who want to know more and might want to participant could be useful... Just a few cents, Cheers Bill

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Re: AW: [council] GNSO Website
by William Drake May 28, 2012

May 28, 2012

On May 28, 2012, at 8:59 AM, <KnobenW(a)telekom.de> <KnobenW(a)telekom.de> wrote: > Even your picture looks so fresh, Stéphane... > I find it kind of scary, but then as a small child I was afraid of clowns…[kidding] The site is of course an improvement, many thanks. At the same time, one could argue some further tweaks might be merited. Just off the top of my head over morning coffee, a few thoughts for consideration: 1. Looking at the descriptions of the SGs and constituencies, one can't help note that there significant asymmetries in style and substance. Some don't really tell the visitor much about about what the group in question actually does or what its driving priorities are. Perhaps it'd make sense to have those groups do their own texts within some defined patterns for conformity? 2. I also wonder why only two of four have behavioral standards listed: for Rgy these are: "The behavioral expectations of all RySG members, Interest Groups and participants include adhering to ICANN Bylaws and Policies; supporting the consensus model; treating others with dignity, respect, courtesy, and civility; listening attentively to understand others; acting with honesty, sincerity, and integrity; and maintaining community good standing." NGSC is apparently singularly in need enough to require an enumerated list: The NCSG is committed to the following: • Nondiscriminatory and impartial application of rules. • Transparency • Service standards for elected officers. • Standards of member behavior. • Equality of participation. • Encourage Consensus. No similar language for Rgr or CSG. As the same standards should be applicable to all groups, why not list these once at http://gnso.icann.org/about/stakeholder-groups.htm and focus the remaining texts on descriptions provided by the groups themselves? 3. While the other three SGs follow a pictorial template of ExCom, Councilors, NGSG's is an odd mishmash that intermingles the two in a single column, apparently to additionally show internal details like committee assignments. Not clear that's necessary and we couldn't be organized like the others. 4. NCUC's page is out of date, as Konstantinos has stepped down as chair since he took a job with ISOC. Our Interim Chair is now David Cake. And the correct URL to point to is www.ncuc.org 5. The how to participate page http://gnso.icann.org/about/participation.htm could start off by being clearer about joining a constituency/SG as logical and preferred starting point, with links to how. The link on how to form a new one could be grouped with that. The only mention of the GA is as a listserv at http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/index.htm. Perhaps understandable given the prevalence of troll content etc, but it does exist and one can't help wondering whether it should be left in its current state. 6. Would it be useful to have dedicated spaces on the home page for total newbies that lead to a step by step walk through of GNSO, how it fits in ICANN, how PDPs work, "so you're attending your first ICANN meeting," etc? Similarly, and further to the diffuse outreach discussions going on in various places, perhaps something similar related to people for developing countries who want to know more and might want to participant could be useful… Just a few cents, Cheers Bill

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GNSO Website
by Glen de Saint Géry May 28, 2012

May 28, 2012

Dear GNSO Council Members, Stakeholder Group Leaders and Constituency Leaders, We are pleased to announce that the new-improved GNSO website is now LIVE! http://gnso.icann.org We are hopeful you will find the new look, site architecture and content, to be a vast improvement from the old design, but this is just the first phase. We are planning to add additional functionality, better graphics and further improvements over time - including now being able to move forward with efforts to provide web presence functionality for all GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies. Lastly, we will be conducting a small review session of the new site at Prague. It is tentatively scheduled for Monday morning. At this session, we will provide a quick overview of the new site and also provide some hints and tips for finding all active GNSO and GNSO Council information. Best regards, ICANN Policy Team ---- Berry Cobb Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) 720.839.5735 mail(a)berrycobb.com<mailto:mail@berrycobb.com> @berrycobb 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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