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Action Items arising from the GNSO Council meeting 5 September 2013
by Glen de Saint Géry Sept. 23, 2013

Sept. 23, 2013

Dear Councillors, Please find a summary of the action items arising from the GNSO Council meeting on 5 September 2013. We look forward to your feedback on the Council mailing list if you have questions or comments arising from any of the items. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List Action Items: · Review action list to ensure all are still current / relevant · With regard to the BGC Recommendation on Reconsideration Request 13-3, Jonathan Robinson will pursue the item on the mailing list as to what further action is necessary · Jonathan Robinson will review the Projects list and identify projects ready for closure and place these on the consent agenda for the next Council meeting. Item 3: Consent agenda Action Items: * Staff to finalize GNSO Recommendations Report on the Locking of a Domain Name subject to UDRP Proceedings for submission to the ICANN Board * Jeff Neuman to communicate to the Policy and Implementation Working Group the approval of the co-chairs, J. Scott Evans (BC) and Chuck Gomes (RySG) ,and the co-vice chairs Michael Graham (IPC) and Olevie Kouamie (NPOC) * Jeff Neuman to communicate to the Policy and Implementation Working Group that the Council agrees with the WG proposal to invite Board members to participate. * The Council agreed that an invitation to Board members to participate in Working Groups should come from the Council leadership and the invitation should include that the initiative comes from the Working Group. * Jonathan Robinson to send the invitation to the ICANN Board. Item 4: DRAFT MOTION - To approve Whois Survey Working Group (WSWG) Action Item * Council members to review the motion in view of a formal motion being proposed at the next Council meeting on 10 October 2013 at 18:00 UTC Item 5: INPUT & DISCUSSION - Prospective improvements to the Policy Development Process Action Item: * Staff to tabulate the proposed improvements taking into account feedback received during Council meeting for further review and discussion. * Council members requested to encourage their groups to review the proposed improvements and consider which suggestions can be supported and implemented. Item 6: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - A PDP for relevant policies on issues not dealt with during the course of developing the 2013 RAA Action Item: * GNSO Council to further consider this issue following publication of staff paper. Item 7: DISCUSSION - Policy issues surrounding string confusion Action Items: * Jonathan Robinson to send letter to the ICANN Board / new gTLD Committee that the GNSO Council has noted inconsistencies with previous GNSO recommendations in the application of string confusion decisions and will be exploring this issue further. * Councillors are to encourage Stakeholder Groups/Constituencies to consider / discuss how to move forward on this issue (e.g. Form a task force, drafting team) and Council members are to share the feedback on the Council mailing list Item 8: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Metrics and Reporting Working Group Action Item: · Staff to recirculate call for volunteers to attract additional members to this project. Councillors to encourage their members to volunteer. Should there still not be sufficient volunteers, the GNSO Council will examine the reasons for the lack of support and reconsider how to move forward on this project. Item 9: DISCUSSION - Role and scope of the Standing Committee on GNSO Improvements Implementation Action Items: * Jonathan Robinson to confirm outcome to the SCI that: * the charter should be modified to confirm it is a standing committee and * that it would like the SCI to undertake the work to propose any other changes it deems necessary and then to submit these to the Council * it should not propose to modify the decision making methodology (away from full consensus) as the GNSO Council will consider that issue further. N.B. If this change (away from full consensus) or a variation of it is to be made, this will be handled by the Council * With regard to the decision making methodology, Council members are encouraged to continue conversations on this issue on the mailing list on whether full consensus should be maintained or not. Item 10: DISCUSSION - GAC Engagement / Working with the Board Global Relations Committee (BGRC) WG * Item skipped due to lack of time - update to be provided on the mailing list (or next call) Item 11: DISCUSSION - Forthcoming review of the GNSO Action Items: * Jen Wolfe is available to lead the formation of a group to prepare for / address issues that may arise in relation to the GNSO Review * Question for the Council: Does this group have a role to play in the event that the Board decides to postpone the GNSO review? · Councillors are encouraged to provide comments from the groups / constituencies they represent see: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gnso-review-15jul13-en.htm Item 12: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Planning for Buenos Aires Action Items: * Provide input on possible meeting topics for Buenos Aires meetings. * Plan for attendance at GNSO Council Development Session that will take place all day and on the evening of Friday 22 November 2013. Item 13: Any Other Business (5 mins) * All Council members were encouraged to review the request from the Geographic Regions WG and consider whether Council input would be needed / desirable. http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30sep11-en.htm http://www.icann.org/en/topics/geographic-regions/geo-regions-draft-final-r… 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

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GAC "Reverse" Liaison
by Zahid Jamil Sept. 23, 2013

Sept. 23, 2013

Dear Jonathan, Given that Buenos Aires will be my last meeting on the Council I'd like to volunteer for the GAC Liaison role as discussed in Beijing and Durban. Best regards, Zahid Jamil Barrister-at-law Jamil & Jamil Barristers-at-law 219-221 Central Hotel Annexe Merewether Road, Karachi. Pakistan Cell: +923008238230 Tel: +92 213 5680760 / 5685276 / 5655025 Fax: +92 213 5655026 <http://www.jamilandjamil.com/> www.jamilandjamil.com Notice / Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and its contents are being communicated only for the intended recipients . If you are not the intended recipient you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this message by mistake and delete it from your system. The contents above may contain/are the intellectual property of Jamil & Jamil, Barristers-at-Law, and constitute privileged information protected by attorney client privilege. The reproduction, publication, use, amendment, modification of any kind whatsoever of any part or parts (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means whether or not transiently or incidentally or some other use of this communication) without prior written permission and consent of Jamil & Jamil is prohibited.

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Agenda for new gTLD Program Committee on 28 Sept 2013
by Bruce Tonkin Sept. 21, 2013

Sept. 21, 2013

http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/agenda-new-gtld-28sep13-en.h… 28 September 2013 Consent Agenda: *Approval of Minutes Main Agenda: * Remaining Items from Beijing and Durban GAC Advice: Updates and Actions * Name Collision Discussion * String Similarity Discussion *AOB

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Agenda for 28 September 2013 Board meeting in Los Angeles
by Bruce Tonkin Sept. 21, 2013

Sept. 21, 2013

From: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/agenda-28sep13-en.htm 28 September 2013 Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Proposed Process for GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendments 3. Delegation of a ccTLD for Iran in Arabic script 4. GNSO Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings PDP Recommendations 5. Clarification Regarding the Competition, Consumer Trust and Choice Metrics for the New gTLD Program per the AoC Review 6. Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Review Implementation (pending SIC approval) Main Agenda 1 Appointment of 2014 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect 2. Treatment of New gTLD Historical Costs (pending BFC recommendation) 3. AOB

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new gTLD update presentation - 19 Sept 2013
by Bruce Tonkin Sept. 21, 2013

Sept. 21, 2013

Hello All, See attached presentation from the new gTLD update webinar held on 19 Sept 2013. From: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars Applicant Update Webinar Date: 19 September 2013 Information on evaluation progress and program developments. Topics include Initial Evaluation, Objections & Dispute Resolution, GAC Advice, Contracting, Pre-Delegation Testing, Name Collision, Trademark Clearinghouse, Community Priority Evaluation, etc. Regards, Bruce Tonkin

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Public Comment Request: Draft Final Report on Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs
by Glen de Saint Géry Sept. 20, 2013

Sept. 20, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/igo-ingo-final-20sep13-en.htm Draft Final Report on Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs Comment / Reply Periods (*) Comment Open Date: 20 September 2013 Comment Close Date: 11 October 2013 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 12 October 2013 Reply Close Date: 1 November 2013 - 23:59 UTC Important Information Links Public Comment Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-20sep13-en.htm> To Submit Your Comments (Forum)<mailto:comments-igo-ingo-final-20sep13@icann.org> View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-igo-ingo-final-20sep13/> Brief Overview Originating Organization: GNSO Categories/Tags: * Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): The Generic Names Supporting Organization ("GNSO") Policy Development Process Working Group is tasked with addressing the issue of Protecting the identifiers of certain International Governmental Organizations ("IGOs") and International Non-Governmental Organizations ("INGOs") in all gTLDs and they have published its draft Final Report for public comment. Current Status: The GNSO Policy Development Process Working Group ("PDP WG") on the Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs has published this draft Final Report and is soliciting community input on the policy recommendations currently under consideration by the PDP WG. This draft Final Report has also been submitted to the GNSO Council on 20 September 2013. Next Steps: Following the review of and taking into account the public comments received during this Public Forum, the PDP WG will modify the report and/or policy recommendations as outlined in the draft Final Report and that agreed upon by WG members prior to submission to the GNSO Council. Staff Contact: Mary Wong Email Staff Contact<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Draft%20Final%20Report%20on%20Protection%20of%20IGO%20and%20INGO%20Identifiers%20in%20All%20gTLDs%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: In its draft Final Report the PDP WG provides background information on the issues related to the protection for certain International Governmental Organizations (IGO) and International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO) (including the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement ("RCRC") and International Olympic Committee ("IOC")) identifiers. The report also includes a summary of the Working Group's deliberations with respect to the issues defined in the WG's Charter. Most importantly, the Recommendations section of this draft Final Report presents a list of proposed policy recommendations currently being considered by the PDP WG, for the protection of certain IGO and INGO identifiers in all gTLDs. The proposed policy recommendations for the protection of certain IGO and INGO identifiers presented in this draft Final Report are delineated by the organizations seeking protection and within each sub-set, both top and second level protections are considered. Current WG consensus levels, per the GNSO Working Group Guidelines, are also included with each recommendation. The IGO-INGO WG is specifically looking for input to Section 5 of this draft Final Report: * Recommendations per Organization (RCRC, IOC, IGO, INGO), Sections 5.1 to 5.4 * General recommendations, Section 5.5 * Principles of implementation on incumbent gTLDs, Section 5.6 * Exception procedures, Section 5.7 Section II: Background: For a detailed background and history of the issue on whether to protect certain IGO and INGO identifiers including the RCRC and IOC prior to the initiation of this PDP, please see the Final GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDs<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/protection-igo-names-final-issue-report-01o…> [PDF, 674 KB]. The Issue Report was initiated as a result of a recommendation by the GNSO Drafting Team formed to provide a GNSO Council response to the Board and GAC on the protection of IOC and RCRC names in new gTLDs. After community review, the scope of the Final GNSO Issue Report included an evaluation of whether to protect the names of both international government and non-government organizations at the top level and second level in all gTLDs. At its October meeting last year, the GNSO Council considered the Final GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDs, and approved a motion to initiate a Policy Development Process ("PDP") for the protection of certain international organization names and acronyms in all gTLDs. The Working Group ("WG") was formed on 31 October 2012 and the WG Charter was approved by the GNSO Council on 15 November 2012. The decision was taken in this context to subsume the issues of the IOC and Red Cross Red Crescent designations and names under the new PDP WG process. As part of its deliberations, the PDP WG was required under the WG Charter to consider the following questions: 1. Whether there is a need for special protections at the top and second level in all existing and new gTLDs for the names and acronyms of the following types of international organizations: International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) protected by international law and multiple domestic statutes, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) receiving protections under treaties and statutes under multiple jurisdictions, specifically including the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement (RCRC), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In deliberating this issue, the WG should consider the following elements: * Quantifying the Entities to be Considered for Special Protection * Evaluating the Scope of Existing Protections under International Treaties/National Laws for IGO, RCRC and IOC Names * Establishing Qualification Criteria for Special Protection of International Organization Names * Distinguishing Any Substantive Differences Between the RCRC and IOC From Other International Organizations 2. If there is a need for special protections at the top and second level in all existing and new gTLDs for certain international organization names and acronyms, the PDP WG is expected to develop policy recommendations for such protections. Specifically, the PDP WG should: * Determine whether the current special protections being provided to RCRC and IOC names at the top and second level of the initial round of new gTLDs should be made permanent for RCRC and IOC names in all gTLDs and if not, develop specific recommendations for the appropriate special protections for these names. * Develop specific recommendations for appropriate special protections for the names and acronyms of all other qualifying international organizations. Section III: Document and Resource Links: Draft Final Report on Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-20sep13-en.pdf> [PDF, 681 KB] Section IV: Additional Information: * Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs Page<http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/igo-ingo> * Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs Wiki<http://community.icann.org/display/GWGTCT/> * Protection of International Olympic Committee / Red Cross Names DT Page<http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/ioc-rcrc> ________________________________ (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Document and Motion deadline Monday 30 SEPTEMBER 2013 at 23:59 UTC for Council meeting on 10 OCTOBER 2013 at 18:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry Sept. 20, 2013

Sept. 20, 2013

Dear Councillors, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e MONDAY,30 SEPTEMBER 2013 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council meeting on 10 October 2013 at 18:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list and will then be posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+10+Oct.+2013 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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Conclusion of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Negotiations
by Glen de Saint Géry Sept. 19, 2013

Sept. 19, 2013

Dear Councillors, In preparation for the GNSO Council meeting on October 10, 2013 at 18:00 UTC The Report Staff has prepared on the Conclusion of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Negotiations has been published on page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/raa and can be directly viewed at: http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/raa/negotiations-conclusion-16sep13-en.pdf 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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Re: Policy issues surrounding string confusion - RE: [council] Action Items arising from the GNSO Council meeting 5 September 2013
by Alan Greenberg Sept. 19, 2013

Sept. 19, 2013

It may be of interest that the ALAC is in the process of ratifying a statement on string confusion. You can find it at https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg. The Board is holding a workshop at the end of next week, and I would be surprised if they did not discuss at least the .com/.cam situation, so comments *may* be timely. Alan At 19/09/2013 12:04 PM, Zahid Jamil wrote: > >Dear Jonathan, > >The BC has approved active engagement in any >TF/DT on this issue and the BC would be >interested in helping out with and join any such >group. The BC is currently working on a draft >of its concerns with the inconsistencies and >especially singulars/plurals which may help with >discussions which may result in communications to the Board. > > > >Best regards, > >Zahid Jamil >Barrister-at-law >Jamil & Jamil >Barristers-at-law >219-221 Central Hotel Annexe >Merewether Road, Karachi. Pakistan >Cell: +923008238230 >Tel: +92 213 5680760 / 5685276 / 5655025 >Fax: +92 213 5655026 ><http://www.jamilandjamil.com/>www.jamilandjamil.com > >Notice / Disclaimer >This message contains confidential information >and its contents are being communicated only for >the intended recipients . If you are not the >intended recipient you should not disseminate, >distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify >the sender immediately by e-mail if you have >received this message by mistake and delete it >from your system. The contents above may >contain/are the intellectual property of Jamil & >Jamil, Barristers-at-Law, and constitute >privileged information protected by attorney >client privilege. The reproduction, publication, >use, amendment, modification of any kind >whatsoever of any part or parts (including >photocopying or storing it in any medium by >electronic means whether or not transiently or >incidentally or some other use of this >communication) without prior written permission >and consent of Jamil & Jamil is prohibited. > > >From: ><mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org>owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org >[mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Robinson >Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:31 PM >To: 'Glen de Saint Géry'; ><mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>council(a)gnso.icann.org >Subject: RE: [council] Action Items arising from >the GNSO Council meeting 5 September 2013 > >All, > >Regarding Item 7: >Jonathan Robinson to send letter to the ICANN >Board / new gTLD Committee that the GNSO Council >has noted inconsistencies with previous GNSO >recommendations in the application of string >confusion decisions and will be exploring this issue further. >Please see the attached letter. > >Jonathan > >From: Glen de Saint Géry [<mailto:Glen@icann.org>mailto:Glen@icann.org] >Sent: 06 September 2013 18:38 >To: <mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>council(a)gnso.icann.org >Subject: [council] Action Items arising from the >GNSO Council meeting 5 September 2013 > > >Dear Councillors, > >Please find a summary of the action items >arising from the GNSO Council meeting on 5 >September 2013. We look forward to your feedback >on the Council mailing list if you have >questions or comments arising from any of the items. > >Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List > >Action Items: >· Review action list to ensure all are still current / relevant >· With regard to the BGC Recommendation >on Reconsideration Request 13-3, Jonathan >Robinson will pursue the item on the mailing >list as to what further action is necessary >· Jonathan Robinson will review the >Projects list and identify projects ready for >closure and place these on the consent agenda for the next Council meeting. > >Item 3: Consent agenda > >Action Items: > * Staff to finalize GNSO Recommendations > Report on the Locking of a Domain Name subject > to UDRP Proceedings for submission to the ICANN Board > * Jeff Neuman to communicate to the Policy > and Implementation Working Group the approval > of the co-chairs, J. Scott Evans (BC) and > Chuck Gomes (RySG) ,and the co-vice > chairs Michael Graham (IPC) and Olevie Kouamie (NPOC) > * Jeff Neuman to communicate to the Policy > and Implementation Working Group that the > Council agrees with the WG proposal to invite Board members to participate. > * The Council agreed that an invitation to > Board members to participate in Working Groups > should come from the Council leadership and the > invitation should include that the initiative comes from the Working Group. > * Jonathan Robinson to send the invitation to the ICANN Board. > >Item 4: DRAFT MOTION - To approve Whois Survey Working Group (WSWG) > >Action Item > * Council members to review the motion in > view of a formal motion being proposed at the > next Council meeting on 10 October 2013 at 18:00 UTC > >Item 5: INPUT & DISCUSSION Prospective >improvements to the Policy Development Process > >Action Item: > * Staff to tabulate the proposed > improvements taking into account feedback > received during Council meeting for further review and discussion. > * Council members requested to > encourage their groups to review the proposed > improvements and consider which suggestions can be supported and implemented. >Item 6: UPDATE & DISCUSSION A PDP for relevant >policies on issues not dealt with during the course of developing the 2013 RAA > >Action Item: > * GNSO Council to further consider this > issue following publication of staff paper. > >Item 7: DISCUSSION Policy issues surrounding string confusion > >Action Items: > * Jonathan Robinson to send letter to the > ICANN Board / new gTLD Committee that the GNSO > Council has noted inconsistencies with previous > GNSO recommendations in the application of > string confusion decisions and will be exploring this issue further. > * Councillors are to encourage Stakeholder > Groups/Constituencies to consider / discuss how > to move forward on this issue (e.g. Form a task > force, drafting team) and Council members are > to share the feedback on the Council mailing list > >Item 8: UPDATE & DISCUSSION Metrics and Reporting Working Group >Action Item: >· Staff to recirculate call for >volunteers to attract additional members to this >project. Councillors to encourage their members >to volunteer. Should there still not be >sufficient volunteers, the GNSO Council will >examine the reasons for the lack of support and >reconsider how to move forward on this project. > >Item 9: DISCUSSION Role and scope of the >Standing Committee on GNSO Improvements Implementation > >Action Items: > * Jonathan Robinson to confirm outcome to the SCI that: > * the charter should be modified to > confirm it is a standing committee and > * that it would like the SCI to > undertake the work to propose any other changes > it deems necessary and then to submit these to the Council > * it should not propose to modify the > decision making methodology (away from full > consensus) as the GNSO Council will consider that issue further. > * N.B. If this change (away from full > consensus) or a variation of it is to be made, > this will be handled by the Council > * With regard to the decision making > methodology, Council members are encouraged to > continue conversations on this issue on the > mailing list on whether full consensus should be maintained or not. > >Item 10: DISCUSSION GAC Engagement / Working >with the Board Global Relations Committee (BGRC) WG > * Item skipped due to lack of time update > to be provided on the mailing list (or next call) > >Item 11: DISCUSSION Forthcoming review of the GNSO > >Action Items: > * Jen Wolfe is available to lead the > formation of a group to prepare for / address > issues that may arise in relation to the GNSO Review > * Question for the Council: Does this group > have a role to play in the event that the Board > decides to postpone the GNSO review? >· Councillors are encouraged to provide >comments from the groups / constituencies they >represent >see: ><http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gnso-review-15jul13-en.htm>http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gnso-review-15jul13-en.htm > >Item 12: UPDATE & DISCUSSION Planning for Buenos Aires > >Action Items: > * Provide input on possible meeting topics for Buenos Aires meetings. > * Plan for attendance at GNSO Council > Development Session that will take place all > day and on the evening of Friday 22 November 2013. > >Item 13: Any Other Business (5 mins) > * All Council members were encouraged to > review the request from the Geographic Regions > WG and consider whether Council input would be needed / desirable. > * > <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30sep11-en.htm>http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30sep11-en.htm > > * > http://www.icann.org/en/topics/geographic-regions/geo-regions-draft-final-r… > >Thank you, >Kind regards, > >Glen > >Glen de Saint Géry >GNSO Secretariat ><mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org >http://gnso.icann.org >

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Policy issues surrounding string confusion - RE: [council] Action Items arising from the GNSO Council meeting 5 September 2013
by Zahid Jamil Sept. 19, 2013

Sept. 19, 2013

Dear Jonathan, The BC has approved active engagement in any TF/DT on this issue and the BC would be interested in helping out with and join any such group. The BC is currently working on a draft of its concerns with the inconsistencies and especially singulars/plurals which may help with discussions which may result in communications to the Board. Best regards, Zahid Jamil Barrister-at-law Jamil & Jamil Barristers-at-law 219-221 Central Hotel Annexe Merewether Road, Karachi. Pakistan Cell: +923008238230 Tel: +92 213 5680760 / 5685276 / 5655025 Fax: +92 213 5655026 www.jamilandjamil.com <http://www.jamilandjamil.com/> Notice / Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and its contents are being communicated only for the intended recipients . If you are not the intended recipient you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this message by mistake and delete it from your system. The contents above may contain/are the intellectual property of Jamil & Jamil, Barristers-at-Law, and constitute privileged information protected by attorney client privilege. The reproduction, publication, use, amendment, modification of any kind whatsoever of any part or parts (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means whether or not transiently or incidentally or some other use of this communication) without prior written permission and consent of Jamil & Jamil is prohibited. From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Robinson Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:31 PM To: 'Glen de Saint Géry'; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: RE: [council] Action Items arising from the GNSO Council meeting 5 September 2013 All, Regarding Item 7: Jonathan Robinson to send letter to the ICANN Board / new gTLD Committee that the GNSO Council has noted inconsistencies with previous GNSO recommendations in the application of string confusion decisions and will be exploring this issue further. Please see the attached letter. Jonathan From: Glen de Saint Géry [mailto:Glen@icann.org] Sent: 06 September 2013 18:38 To: council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: [council] Action Items arising from the GNSO Council meeting 5 September 2013 Dear Councillors, Please find a summary of the action items arising from the GNSO Council meeting on 5 September 2013. We look forward to your feedback on the Council mailing list if you have questions or comments arising from any of the items. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List Action Items: · Review action list to ensure all are still current / relevant · With regard to the BGC Recommendation on Reconsideration Request 13-3, Jonathan Robinson will pursue the item on the mailing list as to what further action is necessary · Jonathan Robinson will review the Projects list and identify projects ready for closure and place these on the consent agenda for the next Council meeting. Item 3: Consent agenda Action Items: * Staff to finalize GNSO Recommendations Report on the Locking of a Domain Name subject to UDRP Proceedings for submission to the ICANN Board * Jeff Neuman to communicate to the Policy and Implementation Working Group the approval of the co-chairs, J. Scott Evans (BC) and Chuck Gomes (RySG) ,and the co-vice chairs Michael Graham (IPC) and Olevie Kouamie (NPOC) * Jeff Neuman to communicate to the Policy and Implementation Working Group that the Council agrees with the WG proposal to invite Board members to participate. * The Council agreed that an invitation to Board members to participate in Working Groups should come from the Council leadership and the invitation should include that the initiative comes from the Working Group. * Jonathan Robinson to send the invitation to the ICANN Board. Item 4: DRAFT MOTION - To approve Whois Survey Working Group (WSWG) Action Item * Council members to review the motion in view of a formal motion being proposed at the next Council meeting on 10 October 2013 at 18:00 UTC Item 5: INPUT & DISCUSSION Prospective improvements to the Policy Development Process Action Item: * Staff to tabulate the proposed improvements taking into account feedback received during Council meeting for further review and discussion. * Council members requested to encourage their groups to review the proposed improvements and consider which suggestions can be supported and implemented. Item 6: UPDATE & DISCUSSION A PDP for relevant policies on issues not dealt with during the course of developing the 2013 RAA Action Item: * GNSO Council to further consider this issue following publication of staff paper. Item 7: DISCUSSION Policy issues surrounding string confusion Action Items: * Jonathan Robinson to send letter to the ICANN Board / new gTLD Committee that the GNSO Council has noted inconsistencies with previous GNSO recommendations in the application of string confusion decisions and will be exploring this issue further. * Councillors are to encourage Stakeholder Groups/Constituencies to consider / discuss how to move forward on this issue (e.g. Form a task force, drafting team) and Council members are to share the feedback on the Council mailing list Item 8: UPDATE & DISCUSSION Metrics and Reporting Working Group Action Item: · Staff to recirculate call for volunteers to attract additional members to this project. Councillors to encourage their members to volunteer. Should there still not be sufficient volunteers, the GNSO Council will examine the reasons for the lack of support and reconsider how to move forward on this project. Item 9: DISCUSSION Role and scope of the Standing Committee on GNSO Improvements Implementation Action Items: * Jonathan Robinson to confirm outcome to the SCI that: * the charter should be modified to confirm it is a standing committee and * that it would like the SCI to undertake the work to propose any other changes it deems necessary and then to submit these to the Council * it should not propose to modify the decision making methodology (away from full consensus) as the GNSO Council will consider that issue further. N.B. If this change (away from full consensus) or a variation of it is to be made, this will be handled by the Council * With regard to the decision making methodology, Council members are encouraged to continue conversations on this issue on the mailing list on whether full consensus should be maintained or not. Item 10: DISCUSSION GAC Engagement / Working with the Board Global Relations Committee (BGRC) WG * Item skipped due to lack of time update to be provided on the mailing list (or next call) Item 11: DISCUSSION Forthcoming review of the GNSO Action Items: * Jen Wolfe is available to lead the formation of a group to prepare for / address issues that may arise in relation to the GNSO Review * Question for the Council: Does this group have a role to play in the event that the Board decides to postpone the GNSO review? · Councillors are encouraged to provide comments from the groups / constituencies they represent see: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gnso-review-15jul13-en.htm Item 12: UPDATE & DISCUSSION Planning for Buenos Aires Action Items: * Provide input on possible meeting topics for Buenos Aires meetings. * Plan for attendance at GNSO Council Development Session that will take place all day and on the evening of Friday 22 November 2013. Item 13: Any Other Business (5 mins) * All Council members were encouraged to review the request from the Geographic Regions WG and consider whether Council input would be needed / desirable. http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30sep11-en.htm http://www.icann.org/en/topics/geographic-regions/geo-regions-draft-final-re port-aug11-en.pdf 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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