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TR: IMPORTANT: Palmeraie Hotels - Delegate Bookings
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

FYI From: Nick Tomasso Subject: IMPORTANT: Palmeraie Hotels - Delegate Bookings David, we have resolved the booking issues delegates were having at the Palmeraie Resort in Marrakech. The problem was due to a lack of communication between the sales and reservations departments on the terms and conditions of our contract. Reservation restrictions have now been removed. Delegate reservations can be modified or cancelled without incurring penalty fees. Guest room availability following the meeting, beginning on the Friday, March 11, is limited and those dates may appear as "sold out" online. Delegates wishing to extend their stays may contact Loubna El Mekkaoui for assistance. Please refer to the "ICANN Meeting" when inquiring. Loubna El Mekkaoui Sales Manager Palmeraie Resorts Circuit de la Palmeraie - BP 1488 40 000 Marrakech - Maroc Tel: +212 (0) 524 36 87 60 Fax: +212 (0) 524 30 90 00 Email: l.elmekkaoui(a)palmeraieresorts.com<mailto:l.elmekkaoui@palmeraieresorts.com> Nick Tomasso VP, Meetings ICANN web: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Re: [council] GNSO Council Chair 2015 -2016 election results
by James M. Bladel Nov. 23, 2015

Nov. 23, 2015

Colleagues - Please accept my sincere thanks for your support, along with my acknowledgment of the responsibility and expectations that come along with this role. I'd also like to add my thanks to David and Volker for stepping in as Co-Chairs, and to Heather and Donna for stepping up as our newly elected Vice Chairs. Ahead of us are 11 months of teleconferences, 3 face to face meetings, and a mountain of work. I'm excited about what we will accomplish together this year, and look forward to working with everyone on Council and Staff. Thank you, J. From: <owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org<mailto:Glen@icann.org>> Date: Monday, November 23, 2015 at 17:57 To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Subject: [council] GNSO Council Chair 2015 -2016 election results Dear Councillors, It gives me great pleasure to announce that James Bladel is the new GNSO Council Chair 2015 -2016. James Bladel received the unanimous support from both the Contracted Party House and the Non-Contracted Party House. Electronic ballot voting started on Friday, 20 November 2015 and ended on Monday, 23 November 2015 at 23:59 UTC. The results from the voting system are attached. Thank you. Kind regards Glen Glen de Saint Géry Supporting Organisations Advisory Committees Manager glen(a)icann.org<mailto:glen@icann.org> http://www.icann.org

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FW: [Soac-infoalert] CCT Review Team Endorsement Process - DUE 17 DECEMBER
by Marika Konings Nov. 23, 2015

Nov. 23, 2015

For your information. From: <soac-infoalert-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:soac-infoalert-bounces@icann.org>> on behalf of Charla Shambley <charla.shambley(a)icann.org<mailto:charla.shambley@icann.org>> Date: Monday 23 November 2015 20:01 To: "'soac-infoalert(a)icann.org<mailto:'soac-infoalert(a)icann.org>'" <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org<mailto:soac-infoalert@icann.org>> Cc: Eleeza Agopian <eleeza.agopian(a)icann.org<mailto:eleeza.agopian@icann.org>>, Margie Milam <Margie.Milam(a)icann.org<mailto:Margie.Milam@icann.org>> Subject: [Soac-infoalert] CCT Review Team Endorsement Process - DUE 17 DECEMBER Dear SO/AC leaders, We are pleased to report that we received 72 applications from individuals interested in serving on the next review team under the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC) that will examine the impact of new gTLDS in the areas of competition, consumer trust and consumer choice (CCT). Before final selection of the CCT Review Team is completed by the ICANN CEO and the GAC Chair, we are seeking endorsements from any SO/AC for those applicants<https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/aoc/cct/applications> who have expressed an interest to serve as their representatives. If you choose to endorse an applicant, please send your endorsements by email to reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org> by the updated deadline of 17 December at 23:59 UTC. In order to help with the endorsement process, below are answers to some frequently asked questions: Is there a set allocation for SO/AC representatives? Under the AoC, there is no set allocation per SO/AC or per stakeholder group, nor is there a maximum for total size of the review team. How Many Members Will be on the Review Team? There is no set number of volunteers for the Review Team. However, keep in mind that the review team should be comprised of members that collectively have expertise covering the wide range of topics that are within the mandate of this review team. Past AoC review teams were comprised of approximately 16 members. What Were the Criteria for Applicants? The call for volunteers<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/call-volunteers-cct-rt-2015-10-01-en> lists the criteria that we were looking for. The composition should be based on several factors, including: · Subject matter expertise - o New gTLD application process/objections o Intellectual Property o Security & Malicious Abuse of the DNS o Competition Issues o Consumer Protection o Public Policy Concerns o Trust in the DNS · Representation across the interested SO/ACs · Diversity · Regional representation For more information, please see: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-16-en.

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Public comments open for second-level IDN reference tables
by Mary Wong Nov. 23, 2015

Nov. 23, 2015

Dear Council members, Please be so kind as to circulate the following information to your groups and communities. As there is a clear need to ensure consistency of the end user experience, it is important to develop either common language-based or script-based Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) tables. Based in large part on experience during the New gTLD Program implementation, ICANN is developing reference IDN tables in machine readable format, called Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level, for use in Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) and the Registry Service Evaluation Process (RSEP). The first step in this process is the release of the proposed Guidelines for Developing of Reference LGRs for the Second Level (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-guidelines-second-level-30o ct15-en.pdf). A public comment forum on these Guidelines is now open, closing on 15 December: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/comments-lgr-second-level-2015-11-05-e n. ICANN staff involved in developing, reviewing and further updating these Guidelines based on community feedback will greatly welcome input from the GNSO community, especially affected parties and users. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarmad Hussain directly (sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org) or I will also be happy to forward the questions on your or your group¹s behalf. Thank you. Cheers Mary Mary Wong Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: +1 603 574 4889 Email: mary.wong(a)icann.org

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GNSO Candidates for CCT Review Team
by WUKnoben Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

All, I’d like to kick-off the discussion on the proposed CCT process which we didn’t have time to do at the last council call. Marika has already circulated the original process that GNSO Council used for its endorsements for the ATRT2. Find also attached a further developed version with my amendments which I guess would fit this case. Items I think we need to clarify: 1.. number of nominees to be endorsed 2.. additional GNSO requirements 3.. timeline Ad 1: The suggested 4 nominees is the result of an extensive discussion in advance to the ATRT1 and 2 where similar review teams had to be filled. There is an uncertainty as to how many GNSO applicants will be accepted by the selectors (Fadi and Thomas, the GAC chair). Maybe staff can add some information regarding GNSO affiliations of the former ATRT1 and 2. I’m convinced our chances to get “our” candidates appointed shall increase by using a similar approach. In the accompanying letter to the selectors the council may express that this is a minimum requirement. Ad 2: The suggested additional GNSO requirements have not yet been published. So applicants looking for GNSO endorsement may need to provide related information in addition to their applications already filed. I’d like to ask staff here to check whether those applications already reflect this requirement. This may impact the timeline as well. Ad 3: The council is expected to decide on the endorsements at its 17 Dec call, based on SG internal endorsements. As SG processes usually take several steps to conclude it is critical to start asap in order to meet the suggested deadline of 14 Dec to inform the council. What’s to be done at which time? 1. council to decide the process: 27 Nov 2. staff send additional GNSO requirements to applicants: deadline for input 2 Dec in parallel send process to SGs with notification of additional applicants’ information expected maybe council to inform the selectors about the process and the “minimum number” of nominees 3. SGs inform council of their endorsements: 14 Dec Please feel free to comment. Best regards, Wolf-Ulrich

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For your review - draft letter RAA Insurance Waiver
by Volker Greimann Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

Following up on one of the action items from the GNSO Council meeting in Dublin, please find attached a draft response to the ICANN Board concerning the RAA Insurance Waiver. Please provide comments as soon as possible to allow this letter to be sent next week. -- Bei weiteren Fragen stehen wir Ihnen gerne zur Verfügung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Volker A. Greimann - Rechtsabteilung - Key-Systems GmbH Im Oberen Werk 1 66386 St. Ingbert Tel.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 901 Fax.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 851 Email: vgreimann(a)key-systems.net Web: www.key-systems.net / www.RRPproxy.net www.domaindiscount24.com / www.BrandShelter.com Folgen Sie uns bei Twitter oder werden Sie unser Fan bei Facebook: www.facebook.com/KeySystems www.twitter.com/key_systems Geschäftsführer: Alexander Siffrin Handelsregister Nr.: HR B 18835 - Saarbruecken Umsatzsteuer ID.: DE211006534 Member of the KEYDRIVE GROUP www.keydrive.lu Der Inhalt dieser Nachricht ist vertraulich und nur für den angegebenen Empfänger bestimmt. Jede Form der Kenntnisgabe, Veröffentlichung oder Weitergabe an Dritte durch den Empfänger ist unzulässig. Sollte diese Nachricht nicht für Sie bestimmt sein, so bitten wir Sie, sich mit uns per E-Mail oder telefonisch in Verbindung zu setzen. -------------------------------------------- Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Volker A. Greimann - legal department - Key-Systems GmbH Im Oberen Werk 1 66386 St. Ingbert Tel.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 901 Fax.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 851 Email: vgreimann(a)key-systems.net Web: www.key-systems.net / www.RRPproxy.net www.domaindiscount24.com / www.BrandShelter.com Follow us on Twitter or join our fan community on Facebook and stay updated: www.facebook.com/KeySystems www.twitter.com/key_systems CEO: Alexander Siffrin Registration No.: HR B 18835 - Saarbruecken V.A.T. ID.: DE211006534 Member of the KEYDRIVE GROUP www.keydrive.lu This e-mail and its attachments is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. Furthermore it is not permitted to publish any content of this email. You must not use, disclose, copy, print or rely on this e-mail. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this e-mail, kindly notify the author by replying to this e-mail or contacting us by telephone.

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GNSO Council meeting 19 October 2015
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

Dear Councillors, For your information, the recording and transcripts of the Council meeting are posted on page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#nov and can be found directly at: Transcript http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/transcript-council-19nov15-en.pdf Adobe Chat Transcript http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/transcript-chat-council-19nov15-en.pdf MP3 recording http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-council-19nov15-en.mp3 Please let me know if you have any questions. 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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Item 9: UPDATE Issue Report for a Potential PDP on New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures
by Steve Chan Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

Dear Councillors, As mentioned on today¹s GNSO Council time, due to time constraints, staff is providing an update on the Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures via email as opposed to verbally during the meeting. The public comment for the Preliminary Issue Report closed on 30 October and a total of 13 comments were received. Before discussing the comments in any detail, it may be helpful to recall that in regards to the report: * It contained five groupings of issues, as suggested by the Discussion Group that preceded the Issue Report * Within those five groupings were 37 issues, or subjects, each of which was researched and analyzed to produce background info, a description of issues around the subject, and a preliminary designation of whether or not the subject would be likely to warrant policy development - designations which a possible PDPWG may end up disagreeing with. With a few exceptions, public comment was largely supportive of staff's analysis and recommendations regarding policy development for the majority of the 37 subjects. There were also a number of comments that were less about the scope of work and more about the substantive PDP discussions, which will be provided to the PDP-WG in the event it is initiated. A few examples of comments that will likely result in changes to the Preliminary Issue Report include: * Comments around pricing restrictions, or the lack thereof, as it relates to premium or trademarked names. * Comments on the somewhat narrow focus of the security and stability section, which focused mainly around the existing reviews in the process (e.g., DNS Stability, technical/operational, etc.), but did not touch on the impact to the DNS from adding new TLDs in the 2012 round, or from continuing to add via a next round. * Concerns around the organization of the report, which for some made it difficult to locate certain issues and at times, seemed to duplicate certain topics. They also noted that the progression of subjects in the report was not necessarily intuitive. Staff will integrate these comments, as well as others, into the Final Issue Report. Timeline and Next Steps Staff will complete the public comment summary and analysis and deliver the Final Issue Report to this Council by the 7 December motions and documents deadline, although the intention is to provide earlier to allow for more time for review. The GNSO Council could consider the Final Issue Report and possibly initiate a PDP on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures at the 17 December meeting, where it could also approve the draft charter that will be included. If a PDP is initiated, a call for volunteers and initiation of PDP operations could begin shortly thereafter. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Best, Steven Chan Sr. Policy Manager ICANN 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 steve.chan(a)icann.org <mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> direct: +1.310.301.3886 mobile: +1.310.339.4410 tel: +1.310.301.5800 fax: +1.310.823.8649

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List of action items for the Council following the meeting earlier today
by Volker Greimann Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

Dear Councilors, Mary Wong has been so kind to provide the attached summary document of topics that were left over from yesterdays call and which have been converted to Action Items to be resolved prior to the next council meeting, or earlier. Please review and provide feedback to any or all of the topics. *Council Action Items from the GNSO Council Meeting of 19 November 2015*** *Item 2: Action List* Besides the regular updates that will be done before the next Council call, the following require further action _from the Council_: * /Council response to Board letter on exclusive registry access/– draft circulated to the Council list on 18 November, feedback requested by 23 November: _http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg17670.html_ * /Council response to Board letter on replacement of registrar insurance requirements/– draft to be circulated to the Council by 19 November, feedback to be provided by 24 November. * /Dublin meeting survey/– Councillors to respond as soon as possible: _https://s.zoomerang.com/s/PR55KC2_ * /IETF follow up/- Council to consider next steps, including possibly inviting IETF representatives to a meeting in Marrakech to discuss the most effective ways of ensuring there is regular communication/liaison *Item 4: VOTE ON MOTION – Adoption of the Charter for PDP Working Group on **Next Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services (RDS) to Replace WHOIS* Amended motion passed: call for volunteers to form the PDP Working Group to be launched at the latest by 4 January; /_Councillors to update their respective SG/Cs_/on how the amendment affects the Working Group’s handling of SG/C feedback provided during the public comment period on the Preliminary Issue Report. *Item 6: VOTE ON MOTION - Adoption of GNSO Review of the GAC Dublin **Communique* Deferred to the next meeting; /_Council to further discuss and finalize_/the draft most recently circulated on the mailing list: _http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg17693.html_ *Item 7: DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL ACTION – Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability* /_Councilors to begin consultations with their respective SG/Cs_/based on the 15 November Formal Update provided by the CCWG co-chairs: _https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre… the release of the full Third Draft Proposal on 30 November). /_Councilors to consider next steps in relation to input to be provided to the CCWG_/by the end of the public comment period as well as consideration of the Final Report. *Item 8: COUNCIL ACTION – GNSO Candidates for ICANN’s Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team* Deferred to the next meeting; /_Councilors to review the proposed process_/(see _http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg17695.html_) for endorsing a certain number of applicants as GNSO representatives for consideration by the selection team (ICANN CEO and GAC Chair), and to /_continue discussions on the Council mailing list_/(see http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg17686.htmlfor the updated list of candidates). *Item 9: UPDATE – Issue Report for a Potential PDP on New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures* /_ICANN staff to send a written update_/to the Council mailing list. *Item 10: BRIEFING – Ensuring Attendee Security at ICANN Meetings * /_ICANN staff to forward the following questions to Nick Tomasso_/and his team: * With the posting publicly of the location of where the security details will be at the venue, should we be concerned that others may gain access to this plan? * Can we have the details about the firm Chris works for sent to the Council? [NOTE: this has been done – see * Can we get an update from the Moroccan authorities about security enhancements outside the venue, e.g. the airport? * Can ICANN staff provide updates about concerns that the rooms in Marrakech are: (1) non-refundable/changeable; (2) to be prepaid; and (3) not available on Thursday night? Apparently the hotel is also asking people to email a scanned copy of the front and back of their credit cards – all these are very discouraging and difficult for attendees, especially business travelers. *Item 11: QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION – GNSO Chair Elections* /_Councilors to follow up_/on James Bladel’s latest email invitation if so desired: _http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg17694.html_; /_ICANN staff to distribute electronic ballots_/on 20 November. *Item 12: AOB* * *Proposed meetings for 2016*: /_Councilors to provide input_/on the proposed schedule of meetings as well as potential changes to the rotation of time zones. * *CWG-Stewardship Letter concerning role in implementation: */_Councilors to provide feedback_/on whether there are any concerns in relation to the approach proposed by the CWG-Stewardship for dealing with implementation oversight. * *DNS Entrepreneurship Center: */_Julf to circulate message_/concerning DNS Entrepreneurship Center to Council mailing list. -- Bei weiteren Fragen stehen wir Ihnen gerne zur Verfügung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Volker A. Greimann - Rechtsabteilung - Key-Systems GmbH Im Oberen Werk 1 66386 St. Ingbert Tel.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 901 Fax.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 851 Email: vgreimann(a)key-systems.net Web: www.key-systems.net / www.RRPproxy.net www.domaindiscount24.com / www.BrandShelter.com Folgen Sie uns bei Twitter oder werden Sie unser Fan bei Facebook: www.facebook.com/KeySystems www.twitter.com/key_systems Geschäftsführer: Alexander Siffrin Handelsregister Nr.: HR B 18835 - Saarbruecken Umsatzsteuer ID.: DE211006534 Member of the KEYDRIVE GROUP www.keydrive.lu Der Inhalt dieser Nachricht ist vertraulich und nur für den angegebenen Empfänger bestimmt. Jede Form der Kenntnisgabe, Veröffentlichung oder Weitergabe an Dritte durch den Empfänger ist unzulässig. Sollte diese Nachricht nicht für Sie bestimmt sein, so bitten wir Sie, sich mit uns per E-Mail oder telefonisch in Verbindung zu setzen. -------------------------------------------- Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Volker A. Greimann - legal department - Key-Systems GmbH Im Oberen Werk 1 66386 St. Ingbert Tel.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 901 Fax.: +49 (0) 6894 - 9396 851 Email: vgreimann(a)key-systems.net Web: www.key-systems.net / www.RRPproxy.net www.domaindiscount24.com / www.BrandShelter.com Follow us on Twitter or join our fan community on Facebook and stay updated: www.facebook.com/KeySystems www.twitter.com/key_systems CEO: Alexander Siffrin Registration No.: HR B 18835 - Saarbruecken V.A.T. ID.: DE211006534 Member of the KEYDRIVE GROUP www.keydrive.lu This e-mail and its attachments is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. Furthermore it is not permitted to publish any content of this email. You must not use, disclose, copy, print or rely on this e-mail. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this e-mail, kindly notify the author by replying to this e-mail or contacting us by telephone.

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TR: GNSO call - Item 10: Security at Meetings
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 19, 2015

FYI De : Geoff Bickers Glen In response to question posed during Nov 19 call: Donna Austin, RySG: Can we have the details about the firm Chris works for? Happy to have this in writing. Control Risks is an international firm with extensive expertise in managing security for large events. https://www.controlrisks.com/en/services/security-risk/travel-security Chris Clark's bio is attached. He is a contractor reporting to Nick and responsible for managing all aspects of our meetings security program. --- Geoff

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