February 2015 - council - lists.icann.org

Cancellation of GNSO meeting with the ccNSO
by Jonathan Robinson Feb. 8, 2015

Feb. 8, 2015

Dear GNSO Council members, Due to the addition of a significant number of meetings regarding the IANA Transition Stewardship and ICANN Accountability processes, it has become impossible to find a time that is mutually acceptable and effective for the regular joint GNSO-ccNSO meeting. As a result, I regret to inform you that we will not be able to meet together with the ccNSO in Singapore. Therefore, tomorrow's scheduled breakfast meeting is cancelled. However, we will ensure continued collaboration between the SOs as follows: 1. Communication and co-ordination between the CCNSO & GNSO chairs 2. Communication and co-ordination between policy support staff. 3. Ongoing work within the different current cross-community working groups 4. Effective use and updates from the relevant liaisons - Patrick Myles & Thomas Rickert We look forward to resuming this important meeting in Buenos Aires. Sincerely, Jonathan Robinson & Byron Holland

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Receipt for GNSO Council dinner
by Mary Wong Feb. 8, 2015

Feb. 8, 2015

We also have a few hard copies on hand if you prefer :) Thanks again, and 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

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[Council] - New gTLD Program Reviews
by Steve Chan Feb. 8, 2015

Feb. 8, 2015

Dear Councillors, In relation to Karen Letnz¹s presentation on the New gTLD Program Reviews, I wanted to provide the links to the online resources she mentioned. The main page for the New gTLD Program Reviews can be found here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews The direct link to the estimated timelines can be found here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews#timeline, although here is a brief summary of some of the planned for completion dates: Program Implementation Reviews: by the end of Q2 2015 Rights Protection Mechanism Reviews: by the end of Q2 2015. Additionally, staff has prepared a paper for public comment available: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rpm-review-2015-02-02-en. Note that the public comment period closes on 3 Apr 2015. Competition, Consumer Choice, and Consumer Trust (CCT) Review: by the end of Q2 2017 Best, Steve 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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Guide for Theresa Swineheart meeting with GNSO Council / GNSO
by Jonathan Robinson Feb. 8, 2015

Feb. 8, 2015

1. We would like a general update from you on the areas you are focussed on Including the transition - feel free to specify the % of your time that it is consuming - in fact you may wish to think of your input along those lines? (i.e. a description of current areas of activity focus and % time) 2. We recognise that you are spending significant time on transition related activities and so: a. To some extent this will be covered elsewhere in the meeting but b. It will still be interesting / informative to hear your personal observations, thoughts and concerns / discussion points

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FW: GNSO Council Meeting with ICANN Board
by Jonathan Robinson Feb. 8, 2015

Feb. 8, 2015

From: Jonathan Robinson [mailto:jrobinson@afilias.info] Sent: 07 February 2015 22:47 To: Steve Crocker (steve.crocker(a)icann.org) Cc: 'Bruce Tonkin'; 'marcus.kummer(a)icann.org' Subject: GNSO Council Meeting with ICANN Board Dear Steve, As you will be aware, we have not had the opportunity to discuss the GNSO Council meeting with the ICANN Board ahead of time. The Council discussed our meeting with the ICANN Board at our meeting today and felt that we could usefully discuss some or all of the following items: - TOPIC 1: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Working with the ICANN GAC (Jonathan Robinson & Mason Cole) o The GAC / GNSO Consultation Group o Prospective processing of the Communique for policy issues o GAC Communique from LA dealing with two letter SLDs - TOPIC 2: DISCUSSION - ICANN Meetings & Board interaction & engagement with community (Jonathan Robinson & Heather Forest) o Board role in the community and interaction with the community at ICANN meetings o Board thoughts on the structure & effectiveness of community days i.e. Tuesday o New meeting strategy issues & concerns (especially in current Transition context) § Board plans within the new meeting strategy e.g. Meeting B o Council strategy and other sessions involvement of board members - TOPIC 3: BRIEF UPDATE AND/OR DISCUSSION - Other items o A CWG on use of ICANN Auction proceeds o Budget allocation to policy related activities (5%?) o Universal acceptance of new gTLDs o Further rounds of new gTLDs Any updates? o Adopting the final result of CCWG Accountability? I am sorry that we have not had the prior opportunity to discuss this interaction ahead of the meeting and hope that this will not impede our ability to have a productive interaction. Best wishes, Jonathan

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Guide for Fadi Chehade meeting with GNSO Council / GNSO
by Jonathan Robinson Feb. 8, 2015

Feb. 8, 2015

- Any remarks or thoughts community work load and prospective volunteer burnout? o Noting that this has been picked up with SO/AC leadership forum o And recognising that these are high interest topics on Monday o Note also the issue / question of motivation of volunteers for whom domain names are not an income - Transition & accountability implications o Council concern to ensure communication issues & co-ordination & alignment with ICANN staff (Thomas) - Prompted by thinking about "What would good look like?" , a question for you i.e. What are ICANN's strategic priorities as an operational entity (i.e. not the Transition)? Along the lines of the following: o What went right (or possibly wrong) last year? Top 3 to 5 o What are they / this year? Top 3 to 5 items (What are staff to be accountable to this year / KPIs?)

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RE: Follow up from IDN update session (re IDN Implementation Guidelines)
by Sarmad Hussain Feb. 7, 2015

Feb. 7, 2015

Dear Mary, Would it be Ok for you to kindly work with Edmon and others in GNSO and suggest the time(s) suitable for them. It is certainly a good idea to meet face to face here to move the work forward. Regards, Sarmad From: Edmon Chung [mailto:edmon@registry.asia] Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2015 3:24 PM To: Mary Wong; council(a)gnso.icann.org Cc: 'Ching Chiao'; 'Kurt Pritz'; 'Pam Little'; Sarmad Hussain Subject: RE: Follow up from IDN update session (re IDN Implementation Guidelines) Hi Mary, Thanks for resending. Apologize for perhaps not following closely, I was not sure what "list of concerns" is expected, and how such input should be developed/submitted/incorporated in the revision. Sarmad/Mary, Do you think trying to convene here in Singapore to quickly hash out what is expected would be useful? Edmon From: Mary Wong [mailto:mary.wong@icann.org] Sent: Saturday, February 7, 2015 5:47 PM To: council(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Cc: 'Edmon Chung'; 'Ching Chiao'; Kurt Pritz; Pam Little; Sarmad Hussain Subject: Follow up from IDN update session (re IDN Implementation Guidelines) Dear Council members, At the 29 January 2015 GNSO Council meeting, the Council approved the formation of an informal community discussion group to develop a list of issues for consideration during the proposed upcoming review of the IDN Implementation Guidelines. This was in response to a 3 December 2014 letter request from Akram Atallah and ICANN's IDN Program staff, asking the GNSO Council and community to provide this feedback. Edmon (cc'd on this email) has already volunteered for this effort, and I believe that some SGs may be providing volunteers for this group as well. As noted previously, the Guidelines address second-level concerns with IDN implementation, including cyber squatting issues. Do note that this is not a formally chartered GNSO Working Group, the idea being that the specific task would be most effectively accomplished if the community self-identified the list of issues most of concern to them. That said, it would be very helpful if Sarmad (also cc'd on this email) and staff know who from the community will be collaborating with Edmon to develop the list. As such, please do let us know who in your respective groups and community will be involved, and if there is anything we can do to help advance the discussions. FYI, I am also cc'ing members of the community who had in previous meetings with the BVWG indicated interest in participating in community efforts relating to IDN implementation, in case they or their groups are also interested in contributing to the pending revision of the IDN Implementation Guidelines. Thanks and 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>

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Discussion points for the CCWG - Board Session Sunday 11.00 - 12.00
by Thomas Rickert Feb. 7, 2015

Feb. 7, 2015

All, as discussed: Please note this may be subject to change. Thomas Draft discussion topics : (1) A discussion about timelines, particularly around and leading up to ICANN 53 Buenos Aires (2) To clarify how the Board will handle CCWG's proposal, and any anticipated reasons why a proposal/part of a proposal might be refused? The anticipated process following any such refusal. As you know, this is a very sensitive issue within the CCWG. (3) CCWG to provide an update of the two work avenues developed from the face-to-face discussions in Frankfurt, that is: * mechanisms that enable community empowerment over Board decisions with limited, strictly enumerated, last resort powers * mechanisms to enhance review and redress processes (4) Update on the implementation of the standing IRP panel

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RySG on release of 2-character labels
by Donna Austin Feb. 7, 2015

Feb. 7, 2015

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Travel Delay
by Amr Elsadr Feb. 7, 2015

Feb. 7, 2015

Hi, My flight leaving from Tromsø was postponed several times today, then cancelled altogether. I’ve been in touch with BCD Travel, and I should have a new ticket issued soon, but I was told that I wouldn’t be able to make it to Singapore until Saturday evening. I guess I’ll miss the Saturday sessions. I’m not too happy about it, but there doesn’t seem to be much that can be done at this time. Just thought I should let you all know. Hope all of your flights are safe and comfy. Thanks. Amr

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