January 2014 - council - lists.icann.org

Draft charter for the Metrics and Reporting non-PDP working group
by Mike O'Connor Jan. 10, 2014

Jan. 10, 2014

dear all i am happy to submit a draft charter for a non-PDP working group to take a look at metrics and reporting. we’ve also included a motion seeking the Council’s approval. i’m on the hunt for a seconder to this motion and hope that our draft charter meets with broad approval across the Council. i stand ready to answer questions up to and during our 23-Jan meeting. do note that this is the work of a drafting team, but that we the Council have the final say over what this charter says. so if there’s something that drives you crazy in this charter, i’d like to work out a solution before we take the charter to a vote. since we’ll undoubtedly only have a few minutes for this item during our call, it would be nice to sort things out on the list in advance. a heartfelt thanks to the very diligent and energetic drafting team that developed this draft, and to Berry Cobb who did the heavy lifting. mikey PHONE: 651-647-6109, FAX: 866-280-2356, WEB: www.haven2.com, HANDLE: OConnorStP (ID for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

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CORRECTION: Document and Motion deadline Monday 13 January 2014 at 23:59 UTC for Council meeting on 23 January 2014 at 18:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry Jan. 8, 2014

Jan. 8, 2014

Dear All, The date should be (i.e. MONDAY, 13 January 2014 at 23:59 UTC) My apologies. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen De : owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] De la part de Glen de Saint Géry Envoyé : mercredi 8 janvier 2014 22:41 À : council(a)gnso.icann.org Objet : [council] Document and Motion deadline Monday 12 January 2014 at 23:59 UTC for Council meeting on 23 January 2014 at 18:00 UTC Dear Councillors, Happy New Year! Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. MONDAY, 12 January 2014 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council meeting on 23 January 2014 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+23+January+… 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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Document and Motion deadline Monday 12 January 2014 at 23:59 UTC for Council meeting on 23 January 2014 at 18:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry Jan. 8, 2014

Jan. 8, 2014

Dear Councillors, Happy New Year! Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. MONDAY, 12 January 2014 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council meeting on 23 January 2014 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+23+January+… 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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Updated 'GNSO Improvements - Opportunities for improvements and streamlining' document
by Marika Konings Jan. 8, 2014

Jan. 8, 2014

Dear All, Following the last GNSO Council meeting, please find attached an updated version of the GNSO Improvements Opportunities for improvements and streamlining document, in which I've aimed to capture the comments from the meeting. In addition, I've updated the document with the final ATRT2 recommendations in relation to the topics under consideration. It was also suggested that the Council could form a small group of interested Council members to work with staff on some of these items. As mentioned, for several of these, the proposed next step is for staff to gather further information and data following which we would come back to the GNSO Council for feedback and discussion of possible next steps. However, there are a couple of items for which further review of existing tools and activities has been suggested such as increase pool of PDP WG volunteers and improve online tools & training which could possibly benefit from a small group undertaking this work in collaboration with staff. If there are any further comments and/or edits that you wish incorporated, please let me know. In the meantime, we'll continue with the implementation of the proposed next steps as outlined in the document pending those items that may require further discussion on how to proceed (i.e.whether a small group of interested Council members should be created to follow up on those items). Best regards, Marika

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Draft Criteria and Process for Selection of Multistakeholder Ethos Award Pilot Program
by Glen de Saint Géry Jan. 8, 2014

Jan. 8, 2014

http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/multistakeholder-ethos-award-06… Draft Criteria and Process for Selection of Multistakeholder Ethos Award Pilot Program Comment / Reply Periods (*) Comment Open Date: 6 January 2014 Comment Close Date: 27 January 2014 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 28 January 2014 Reply Close Date: 17 February 2014 - 23:59 UTC Important Information Links Public Comment Announcement<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06jan14-en.htm> To Submit Your Comments (Forum)<mailto:comments-multistakeholder-ethos-award-06jan14@icann.org> View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-multistakeholder-ethos-award-06jan14/> Brief Overview Originating Organization: ICANN Communications Department Categories/Tags: * Participation Purpose (Brief): ICANN proposes establishment of a pilot award program to recognize ICANN community participants for both multistakeholder collaboration efforts as well as years of service. Current Status: None Next Steps: The goal is to present the first Multistakeholder Ethos Awards during ICANN 49 in Singapore. Staff Contact: Lynn Lipinski Email Staff Contact<mailto:lynn.lipinski@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Draft%20Criteria%20and%20Process%20for%20Selection%20of%20Multistakeholder%20Ethos%20Award%20Pilot%20Program%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: Called the ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Awards, the pilot program will seek to recognize those who have demonstrated service to the ICANN community as a whole. The ideal winner will have served in leadership roles multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one supporting organization and/or advisory committee in a significant capacity. The recipient will also have been a participant in ICANN for at least five years. We are also looking for some further, intangible qualities in our winners of the Multistakeholder Ethos Award. We will be looking for candidates who recognize and demonstrate the actual spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests. They have demonstrated time and again their willingness to reach out to new people, to listen and really engage with others who do not share their viewpoints or interests. They will be known beyond their own constituency or stakeholder group as someone willing to have a true dialogue and work toward consensus. Section II: Background: The concept of the Multistakeholder Ethos Award was introduced during the ICANN 48 Public Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Section III: Document and Resource Links: ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award Pilot<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/multistakeholde…> [PDF, 77 KB] Section IV: Additional Information: None ________________________________ (*) 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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RE: [council] Request for extension of time for IGO-INGO Issue Report on Curative Rights Protection
by Winterfeldt, Brian J. Jan. 7, 2014

Jan. 7, 2014

Dear Mary: Thank you for the heads up. The IPC has no objection to this extension. Best regards, Brian Brian J. Winterfeldt Head of Internet Practice Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 2900 K Street NW, North Tower - Suite 200 / Washington, DC 20007-5118 p / (202) 625-3562 f / (202) 339-8244 brian.winterfeldt(a)kattenlaw.com<mailto:brian.winterfeldt@kattenlaw.com> / www.kattenlaw.com<http://www.kattenlaw.com/> From: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org<mailto:mary.wong@icann.org>> Date: January 6, 2014 at 11:15:20 AM EST To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>" <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Subject: [council] Request for extension of time for IGO-INGO Issue Report on Curative Rights Protection Dear Councilors, We trust that you enjoyed a merry and festive holiday break, and extend a warm welcome back to you for the Council activities for 2014! As you will recall, the Council approved all the consensus recommendations made by the IGO-INGO PDP Working Group at the Council meeting in Buenos Aires on 20 November 2013. One of these recommendations was for an Issue Report relating to possible modifications to the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) process in order to enable protected IGOs and INGOs to access and utilize these curative rights protection mechanisms. Staff has been engaged in preparing the Preliminary Issue Report, as requested; however, due to the holiday break and the need for internal coordination of several questions posed by the issue under consideration, we find that we cannot complete the full report within the 45 calendar day requirement specified in the GNSO PDP Manual. As a result, I hereby write to request an extension of the time period. My expectation is that staff will be able to complete and publish the full Preliminary Issue Report before the end of January 2014 for public comment, following which a Final Issue Report will be prepared and submitted to the GNSO Council for your review and action. Please let me know if there are any objections to the requested extension. Thank you. Cheers Mary Mary Wong Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: +1 603 574 4892 Email: mary.wong(a)icann.org<mailto:mary.wong@icann.org> * One World. One Internet. * =========================================================== CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service, any tax advice contained herein is not intended or written to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. =========================================================== CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please notify the sender, by electronic mail or telephone, of any unintended recipients and delete the original message without making any copies. =========================================================== NOTIFICATION: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Illinois limited liability partnership that has elected to be governed by the Illinois Uniform Partnership Act (1997). ===========================================================

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Request for extension of time for IGO-INGO Issue Report on Curative Rights Protection
by Mary Wong Jan. 7, 2014

Jan. 7, 2014

Dear Councilors, We trust that you enjoyed a merry and festive holiday break, and extend a warm welcome back to you for the Council activities for 2014! As you will recall, the Council approved all the consensus recommendations made by the IGO-INGO PDP Working Group at the Council meeting in Buenos Aires on 20 November 2013. One of these recommendations was for an Issue Report relating to possible modifications to the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) process in order to enable protected IGOs and INGOs to access and utilize these curative rights protection mechanisms. Staff has been engaged in preparing the Preliminary Issue Report, as requested; however, due to the holiday break and the need for internal coordination of several questions posed by the issue under consideration, we find that we cannot complete the full report within the 45 calendar day requirement specified in the GNSO PDP Manual. As a result, I hereby write to request an extension of the time period. My expectation is that staff will be able to complete and publish the full Preliminary Issue Report before the end of January 2014 for public comment, following which a Final Issue Report will be prepared and submitted to the GNSO Council for your review and action. Please let me know if there are any objections to the requested extension. Thank you. Cheers Mary Mary Wong Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: +1 603 574 4892 Email: mary.wong(a)icann.org * One World. One Internet. *

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2014
by Jonathan Robinson Jan. 6, 2014

Jan. 6, 2014

Dear All, A brief note to wish you all the best for 2014. A warm welcome to our new councillor Bret Fausett from the Registries SG I expect the email and other activity to pick up as we move into January. Very much looking forward to working with you all. Best wishes, Jonathan

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ICANN Publishes Quarterly Financial Report (Q1) for Fiscal Year 2014
by Glen de Saint Géry Jan. 2, 2014

Jan. 2, 2014

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-24dec13-en.htm ICANN Publishes Quarterly Financial Report (Q1) for Fiscal Year 2014 24 December 2013 ICANN achieves another milestone in its financial accountability and transparency, with the publication for the first time of its quarterly financial statements report. You can click here<http://www.icann.org/en/about/financials/package-fy14-30sep13-en.pdf> [PDF, 813 KB] to look at the financial statements for the first quarter (July through September) of ICANN's fiscal year 2014. All financial reports can be found at http://www.icann.org/en/about/financials. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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