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GNSO weekend Working Sessions in Buenos Aires Transcripts published
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

Dear All, We are pleased to announce that the transcripts of the GNSO weekend Working Session in Buenos Aires http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/sat-gnso-working http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/sun-gnso-working are published on the GNSO calendar page http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#nov Thank you. 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<http://gnso.icann.org/>

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Updated GNSO Council agenda for Wednesday, 20 November at 16:00 UTC, 13:00 Buenos Aires
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

Dear All, Please find the updated GNSO Council agenda for Wednesday, 20 November at 16:00 UTC, 13:00 Buenos Aires. Two item for discussion have been added if time allows/ Item 8 - JIG Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-jig/presentation-jig-final-i…> (if time allows) Item 9 - DNS Security and Stabilty and Analysis (DSSA) Working Group Final Report (if time allows) Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Proposed Agenda for the GNSO Council Public Meeting in Buenos Aires, 20 November 2013 Part 1 This agenda was established according to the GNSO Council Operating Procedures approved 13 September 2012 for the GNSO Council and updated. <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-13jun13-en.pdf <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-13jun13-en.pdf%20> > For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. Meeting Times 16:00 UTC http://tinyurl.com/oby4lzl Coordinated Universal Time 16:00 UTC 08:00 Los Angeles; 11:00 Washington; 13:00 Buenos Aires; 16:00 London; 17:00 Paris; 05:00 Wellington next day Dial-in numbers will be sent individually to Council members. Councillors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if a dial out call is needed. Item 1: Administrative matters (10 mins) 1.1 Roll Call 1.2 Statement of interest updates 1.3 Review/amend agenda 1.4. Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meeting per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes of the GNSO Council meeting 31 October 2013<http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg15145.html> will be posted as approved on 21 November 2013 Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 mins) Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics Include review of Projects List<http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/projects-list.pdf> and Action List<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items>. Comments or questions arising. Item 3: Consent agenda (5 mins) Item 4: MOTION - To approve a charter for the Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information PDP Working Group (10 mins) On 13 June 2013 the GNSO Council initiated a Policy Development Process (PDP) on the Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information and decided to create a PDP Working Group for the purposes of fulfilling the requirements of the PDP. Following a call for volunteers, a Drafting Team was formed and its members have developed a charter for consideration by the GNSO Council. The drafting team has submitted the charter, reviewed and revised it on the request of the Council and then re-submitted it and so the GNSO Council, having reviewed the charter<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/transliteration-contact-charter-06nov13-en.…>, will vote on whether to approve it as submitted by the Drafting Team. 4.1 - Review Motion 1<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+20+November…> 4.2 - Discussion 4.3 - Next steps Item 5: MOTION - To approve the Recommendations for IGO-INGO Protections (20 mins) On 10 November 2013 the WG published its Final Report<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-10nov13-en.pdf> [PDF, 644 KB] which includes policy recommendations for the protection of IGO and INGO (including the RCRC and IOC) identifiers in all gTLDs. The recommendations are organized by organization type seeking protection and each one also contains the WG's Chair assessment of consensus. The GNSO Council will consider this Final Report and vote on whether to approve the recommendations contained therein. 5.1 - Review Motion 2<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+20+November…> 5.2 - Discussion 5.3 - Next steps Item 6: INPUT & DISCUSSION - Prospective improvements to the Policy Development Process (15 mins) The Council is committed to on-going enhancements to the methods of working of the Council and the work initiated and managed by the Council. The PDP process is a cornerstone of policy making within the GNSO and, as such, the work of the Council. The PDP outcomes and associated processes are the subject of focus and attention both within the GNSO and the broader ICANN Community. The Council has previously discussed a paper prepared by ICANN staff<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/pdp-improvements-22aug13-en.pdf> on potential improvements to the PDP process. The discussion is now encapsulated in a table form and now includes reference to the related recommendations of the ATRT2. Further work needs to be done on reviewing the table and agreeing concrete next steps. 6.1 - Review of table of prospective PDP Improvements<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/pdp-improvements-table-14nov13-en.pdf> (Marika Konings) 6.2 - Discussion 6.3 - Next steps Item 7: DISCUSSION - Forthcoming reviews of the GNSO and GNSO Council (15mins) As part of a periodic review process that is built into the ICANN model, board initiated reviews of the GNSO and the GNSO Council as an integral part of the GNSO are expected. In order to be effectively prepared for these reviews, it was originally proposed in Beijing that a group be formed to understand the issues and begin to take appropriate next steps. One key suggestion from Beijing was that any group (such as the Council) being reviewed undertakes a form of self-review. The intended course of action was impacted by the board deliberations on whether or not to proceed with the review and, more recently, what format the review might follow. The Council will receive an update during its meeting with the board in Buenos Aires and this item provides an opportunity to discuss and agree the intended course of action. 7.1 - Current status 7.2 - Discussion 7.3 - Next steps Item 8 - JIG Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-jig/presentation-jig-final-i…> (if time allows) The purpose of the Ad-hoc ccNSO/GNSO Joint IDN Working Group is to deal with issues related to the introduction of IDN ccTLDs under the IDN ccTLD Fast Track implementation process and IDN gTLDs under the new gTLD implementation process which are of common interest to both the GNSO and ccNSO. The JIG has delivered its JIG Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-jig/presentation-jig-final-i…> on 17 November for GNSO Council consideration. The GNSO will now consider the Final Report. 1. Discussion 2. Next steps Item 9 - DNS Security and Stabilty and Analysis (DSSA) Working Group Final Report (if time allows) The ALAC, ccNSO, GNSO and NRO, acting as ASO in this particular case, all endorsed the charter of the joint DNS Security and Stability and Analysis working group (DSSA) according to each own rules and procedures, in December 2010 and as a result are the participating SO's and AC's in the DSSA. The DSSA delivered its Final Report to the chartering organisations on 11 November 2013. The GNSO Council will now consider the Final Report. 1. Discussion 2. Next steps Item 10: Thanks to outgoing councillors (5 mins) * Lanre Ajayi (NCA) * Mason Cole (RrSG & Vice Chair) * Zahid Jamil (CSG / BC) * Wolf-Ulrich Knoben (CSG / ISPC & Vice Chair) * Joy Liddicoat (NCSG) * Jeff Neuman (RySG) * Wendy Seltzer (NCSG) Item 11: Any Other Business (5 mins) Item 12: Open microphone Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article X, Section 3) 9. Except as otherwise specified in these Bylaws, Annex A hereto, or the GNSO Operating Procedures, the default threshold to pass a GNSO Council motion or other voting action requires a simple majority vote of each House. The voting thresholds described below shall apply to the following GNSO actions: a. Create an Issues Report: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-fourth (1/4) vote of each House or majority of one House. b. Initiate a Policy Development Process ("PDP") Within Scope (as described in Annex A<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#AnnexA>): requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. c. Initiate a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of GNSO Supermajority. d. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. e. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority. f. Changes to an Approved PDP Team Charter: For any PDP Team Charter approved under d. or e. above, the GNSO Council may approve an amendment to the Charter through a simple majority vote of each House. g. Terminate a PDP: Once initiated, and prior to the publication of a Final Report, the GNSO Council may terminate a PDP only for significant cause, upon a motion that passes with a GNSO Supermajority Vote in favor of termination. h. Approve a PDP Recommendation Without a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a majority of each House and further requires that one GNSO Council member representative of at least 3 of the 4 Stakeholder Groups supports the Recommendation. i. Approve a PDP Recommendation With a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority, j. Approve a PDP Recommendation Imposing New Obligations on Certain Contracting Parties: where an ICANN contract provision specifies that "a two-thirds vote of the council" demonstrates the presence of a consensus, the GNSO Supermajority vote threshold will have to be met or exceeded. k. Modification of Approved PDP Recommendation: Prior to Final Approval by the ICANN Board, an Approved PDP Recommendation may be modified or amended by the GNSO Council with a GNSO Supermajority vote. l. A "GNSO Supermajority" shall mean: (a) two-thirds (2/3) of the Council members of each House, or (b) three-fourths (3/4) of one House and a majority of the other House." Appendix 2: Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures 4.4<http://gnso.icann.org/council/gnso-operating-procedures-22sep11-en.pdf>) 4.4.1 Applicability Absentee voting is permitted for the following limited number of Council motions or measures. a. Initiate a Policy Development Process (PDP); b. Approve a PDP recommendation; c. Recommend amendments to the GNSO Operating Procedures (GOP) or ICANN Bylaws; d. Fill a Council position open for election. 4.4.2 Absentee ballots, when permitted, must be submitted within the announced time limit, which shall be 72 hours from the meeting's adjournment. In exceptional circumstances, announced at the time of the vote, the Chair may reduce this time to 24 hours or extend the time to 7 calendar days, provided such amendment is verbally confirmed by all Vice-Chairs present. 4.4.3 The GNSO Secretariat will administer, record, and tabulate absentee votes according to these procedures and will provide reasonable means for transmitting and authenticating absentee ballots, which could include voting by telephone, e- mail, web-based interface, or other technologies as may become available. 4.4.4 Absentee balloting does not affect quorum requirements. (There must be a quorum for the meeting in which the vote is initiated.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local time between October and March, Winter in the NORTHERN hemisphere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference (Coordinated Universal Time) UTC 16:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/na/pst.html>) UTC-7+1DST 08:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EST) UTC-4+1DST 11:00 Rio de Janiero, Brazil (BRST) UTC-2+1DST 14:00 Montevideo, Uruguay (UYST<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/sa/uyst.html>) UTC-2+1DST 14:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/sa/art.html>) UTC-3+0DST 13:00 London, United Kingdom (BST) UTC+0DST 16:00 Abuja, Nigeria (WAT) UTC+1+0DST 17:00 Bonn, Germany (CEST) UTC+1+0DST 17:00 Stockholm, Sweden (CET) UTC+1+0DST 17:00 Istanbul, Turkey (EEST) UTC+2+0DST 18:00 Ramat Hasharon, Israel(IST<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/asia/ist-israel.…>) UTC+2+0DST 18:00 Beijing/Hong Kong, China (HKT ) UTC+8+0DST 00:00 (next day) Perth, Australia (WST<http://timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/au/wst.html>) UTC+8+0DST 00:00 (next day) Wellington, New Zealand UTC+12+1DST 05:00 (next day) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DST starts/ends on last Sunday of March 2014, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com http://tinyurl.com/oby4lzl Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org<http://gnso.icann.org/>

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Stepping down from Council
by Neuman, Jeff Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

All, This morning I made the following announcement to my Stakeholder Group and wanted to pass this on to you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Although I have one more year in my term on the GNSO Council, as some of you are aware, I have moved into a new role at Neustar where I oversee all of Neustar's registry services. As much as I would love to keep serving on the Council to finish out my last year, I have thought long and hard about whether I would be able to serve the RySG in a manner that it deserves and expects of its Councilors. I have come to the conclusion during this meeting that you all would be much better served by someone that could devote the time that is needed to adequately represent the group especially in this year of transition. Therefore, I have decided to step down from GNSO Council as soon as a replacement for me can be found. You can count on the fact that I will continue to stay involved in the Stakeholder Group and in policy matters as much as I am able. I see an extremely positive future for the Council and the Stakeholder Group and look forward to watching what lies ahead. I truly appreciated serving you these last three years on Council. Best regards, Jeffrey J. Neuman Neustar, Inc. / Vice President, Registry Services 46000 Center Oak Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166 Office: +1.571.434.5772 Mobile: +1.202.549.5079 Fax: +1.703.738.7965 / jeff.neuman(a)neustar.biz<mailto:jeff.neuman@neustar.biz> / www.neustar.biz<http://www.neustar.biz/>

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ICANN Strategy Panel on Multistakeholder Innovation Brochure
by Marika Konings Nov. 18, 2013

Nov. 18, 2013

Dear All, For your information, please find attached a brochure about the Multistakeholder Innovation (MSI) Strategy Panel. The brochure captures the Panel make-up, mission, methodology, and engagement strategy. On the last page of the Brochure is a list of links to all of the documents that have been created, e.g. the Primers. Please Note the "Call To Action" mentioned in the brochure will not be available until the Ideascale page is launched tomorrow. The MSI Strategy Panel has scheduled a session tomorrow, Tuesday 19 November from 17.00 18.00 ART in room Libertador C (see http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-msi for further details). With best regards, Marika

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New Councillor
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 18, 2013

Nov. 18, 2013

Dear Councillors, The NCSG chair, Robin Gross, has informed us that Klaus Stoll https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Klaus+Stoll+SOI is our new Councillor replacing Wolfgang Kleinwächter who has been appointed to the ICANN Board. Congratulations to both Klaus and Wolfgang! 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<http://gnso.icann.org/>

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Fw: [Soac-infoalert] Response to Letter of the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Working Group (SOPWG)
by WUKnoben Nov. 18, 2013

Nov. 18, 2013

FYI! This is of interest re our meeting with the ccNSO later today. Fadi addressed this item in his report this morning as one of the “non-achievements” Best regards Wolf-Ulrich From: Alice Jansen Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 11:57 AM To: soac-infoalert(a)icann.org Subject: [Soac-infoalert] Response to Letter of the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Working Group (SOPWG) For your information - See attached the response to the letter of the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Working Group (SOPWG). ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Fadi Chehade <fadi.chehade(a)icann.org> Date: Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 11:22 AM Dear Mr. Meijer, Attached please find the response to your letter dated November 1st, 2013. Best Regards, Fadi chehadé President & CEO ICANN From: Roelof Meijer [mailto:Roelof.Meijer@sidn.nl] Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 12:57 PM To: Fadi Chehade; 'steve.crocker(a)icann.org' Cc: 'ccnso-sopcommittee(a)icann.org'; 'ccnso-council(a)icann.org' Subject: Letter of the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Working Group (SOPWG) Dear Fadi and Steve, Please receive herewith the letter that I am writing to you in my capacity as Chair of the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Working Group (SOPWG), to share with you the concern and frustration of the Working Group with the current ICANN Strategic and Operational & Budgetary planning processes. My fellow working group members and I look forward to discuss this matter with you during the upcoming Buenos Aires meeting. Best regards, Roelof Meijer SOPWG Chair -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ soac-infoalert mailing list soac-infoalert(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-infoalert

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Please participate - GNSO Meeting Survey
by Marika Konings Nov. 18, 2013

Nov. 18, 2013

Dear All, In order to review the GNSO weekend sessions, we would like to ask your feedback by completing the following short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S6F7J3J. Please feel free to forward it to your respective groups and/or other attendees as we hope that all your input will help us prepare for the next meeting in Singapore. Thanks, Marika

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Resolution from ICANN Board meeting on Sunday 17 Nov 2013
by Bruce Tonkin Nov. 18, 2013

Nov. 18, 2013

From: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-17nov13-en.htm Approved Board Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board 17 November 2013 1. Resolution Re: Multi-Stakeholder Internet Governance RATIONALE FOR RESOLUTIONS 2013.11.17.01 - 2013.11.17.02 1. Resolution Re: Multi-Stakeholder Internet Governance Whereas, on 28 September 2013, the ICANN Board authorized the CEO to, among other things, "work with other key organizations and leaders to establish a coalition towards the formation of a movement or initiative" ("Coalition"), in order to address increasing concerns regarding the effectiveness of a "global, open, multi-stakeholder Internet governance system." Whereas, the Board considered that without strengthening a global, coherent approach to Internet governance, ongoing and emerging issues will not be properly addressed in a collective, collaborative way, which may inadvertently affect the operational unity of the Internet, consistent with ICANN's mandate. Whereas, on 28 September 2013, the Board further resolved that ". . . should the CEO recommend an additional longer term strategy based on Coalition results, the CEO shall present such a plan of action, including any additional financial resources required, for further consideration by the Board." Whereas, the CEO has executed the mandate of the 28 September 2013 Board resolution and has helped facilitate a number of activities, including: (i) the expansion and launch of a previously announced strategy panel now entitled "Panel on the Future of Internet Governance;" (ii) development of and participation in the "1net initiative"; and (iii) encouraging the establishment of and support for a meeting on multi-stakeholder Internet governance that is now likely to take place in Brazil in April 2014. Whereas, the CEO regularly reported to the Board as these activities were emerging, to which the Board provided insight, guidance, and support through reports at Board meetings on 23 October 2013, 8 November 2013 and 16 November 2013. Whereas, these three initiatives are now commencing, the CEO confirmed a plan for ICANN to continue participating with all other interested participants. Whereas, the Board looks forward to the next stages of these initiatives and to the discussion and debate that has been ignited on global multi-stakeholder participation in Internet governance. Whereas, ICANN is participating in these initiatives in furtherance of ICANN's mission and anticipates continued participation in these endeavors well into the future. Whereas, the Board welcomes the collaboration with I* organizations that led to the Montevideo Statement on the Future of Internet Cooperation. (See http://www.1net.org/news/entry/montevideo-statement-on-the-future-of-intern… ). Whereas, the Board wishes to express its appreciation for the management team accomplishing the objectives of the 28 September 2013 resolution, and the Board finds it admirable that such progress has been made in such a short period of time. Resolved (2013.11.17.01), the Board hereby directs the CEO to continue supporting the three emerging and evolving initiatives and recognizes that ICANN, as part of the Internet ecosystem, is just one of the many participants providing resources and support to the following initiatives: (i) the expansion and launch of a previously announced strategy panel now entitled "Panel on the Future of Internet Governance"; (ii) development and participation in the "1net initiative"; and (iii) encouraging the establishment of and support for a meeting on multi-stakeholder Internet governance that is now likely to take place in Brazil in April 2014. Resolved (2013.11.17.02), the Board highly encourages all parties interested in the Internet ecosystem and Internet governance to participate in these emerging initiatives and notes the importance of an active and committed participation by all stakeholders. RATIONALE FOR RESOLUTIONS 2013.11.17.01 - 2013.11.17.02 This resolution is a continuation of the Board's 28 September 2013 resolution providing ICANN's President and CEO with a mandate to explore how ICANN could coordinate with stakeholders from across the globe to address the pressing issue of the future of Internet governance. In September, the Board directed the President and CEO to work towards the establishment of a coalition to start an effort to form an Internet cooperation agenda, and to do so in a manner consistent with ICANN's mission. That initial work has been completed, and the Board thanks the President and CEO for his leadership in this regard and the rest of the management team for all of their efforts. Since the 28 September resolution, a substantial amount of coordination work has been achieved, and the discussions among stakeholders around the world have been ignited. In less than two months, the following initiatives have formed: (i) the expansion and launch of a previously announced panel now entitled "Panel on the Future of Internet Governance;" (ii) development and participation in the 1net initiative; and (iii) encouraging the establishment of and support for a meeting on multi-stakeholder Internet governance that is now likely to take place in Brazil in April 2014. To remain accountable to ICANN's mission and community, the Board recognizes that the future of the work of this Coalition and in these initiatives is not ICANN's; while ICANN has important contributions to make to the work of the Coalition, the necessary work now requires all other parties interested in the Internet ecosystem to participate in this work. This Coalition requires multi-stakeholder involvement and support. Encouraging further coordination among all Internet stakeholders does not have any immediate impact on the security, stability or resiliency of the DNS, though the outcomes of these initiatives are likely to have positive benefits on the coordination of DNS stability and security issues in the future. This is an Organizational Administrative Function for which public comment is not required. Published on 17 November 2013

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Public Forum Issues
by Jonathan Robinson Nov. 17, 2013

Nov. 17, 2013

_____ Dear SO-AC Leaders: If you have any suggestions for subjects that you feel deserve dedicated time slots during the Public Forum session on Thursday in Buenos Aires, please let us know at your earliest convenience by writing me at brad.white(a)icann.org. Thanks, Brad _____ Brad White Director of Global Media Affairs Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Washington, DC Tel. +1 202.570.7118 | Fax +1 206.600.4226 www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org/> _____

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Questions for the ICANN Board
by Jonathan Robinson Nov. 17, 2013

Nov. 17, 2013

Please respond to this thread with any question/s you propose to raise tomorrow

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