September 2015 - council - lists.icann.org

TR: ICANN Travel Support for 1 additional GNSO attendee to LA Meeting of CCWG - 25 & 26 September
by Glen de Saint Géry 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Forwarded From: "Edward Morris" < Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 5:56 PM To:Jonathan Robinson, council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: re: [council] RE: ICANN Travel Support for 1 additional GNSO attendee to LA Meeting of CCWG - 25 & 26 September Hi Jonathan, I think this is a good approach. There are probably a few other criteria to consider aa well - posts, leadership positions and the like - and based on all of them I reached out to Greg Shatan and was happy to learn he would be willing to go. His 83% attendance record is close to the top and only begins to measure how active and valuable Greg has been in and to the CCWG. On the legal sub team, for example, where we both served Greg put in many hours, as all of us did, early in the process, sometimes attending 3-4 calls per day. Given the issues expected to be on the table in L.A. I think Greg's legal expertise would also be valuable. We have lots of excellent names on the table - I like and admire James, Carlos and Phil - but in terms of who most deserves to be there based upon past participation and who has the best skill set for this particular Meeting I think it would be hard to beat Greg. Of course, I'd welcome additional names to consider - it's been a long process and I might have forgotten someone. Best, Ed ________________________________ From: "Jonathan Robinson" <jrobinson(a)afilias.info<mailto:jrobinson@afilias.info>> Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 5:31 PM To: council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] RE: ICANN Travel Support for 1 additional GNSO attendee to LA Meeting of CCWG - 25 & 26 September All, An update. I understand that there is more than one expression of interest from GNSO participants in the CCWG. It strikes me that we cannot evaluate these on subjective criteria e.g. a motivation statement from the candidate. One (and perhaps the only) objective criterion that we could apply is participation in the CCWG to date. Logs of participation are recorded and so we have the data. I propose to the Council that we do this and use the data to make an objective selection. https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Attendance+Log+CCWG-Accou… Since the GNSO participant will necessarily be from only one SG or Constituency, it seems reasonable to me that we impress on the selected participant / attendee that they take a broad GNSO perspective during the course of their participation in LA. Further, that they remain receptive to input from other GNSO participants, as far as possible. Thanks, Jonathan From: Jonathan Robinson [mailto:jrobinson@afilias.info] Sent: 16 September 2015 13:49 To: council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: ICANN Travel Support for 1 additional GNSO attendee to LA Meeting of CCWG - 25 & 26 September All, ICANN has offered to support one traveller per chartering organisation in addition to the currently sponsored travel slots (primarily for members of the CCWG). We do not have a simple process or mechanism to deal with this, especially in such a tight time frame. Currently, Carlos (a GNSO Council member and participant in the CCWG) has volunteered to attend and take up this option. Accordingly, please be aware of this offer and communicate any objections or concerns you may have. Also, if you are aware of an active CCWG participant from within your SG who could make effective (for the benefit of the GNSO) use of such funding, please check their availability and make the name known. If more than one candidate emerges, we may need to undertake some form of vote. Thanks Jonathan

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Re: [council] ICANN Travel Support for 1 additional GNSO attendee to LA Meeting of CCWG - 25 & 26 September
by Winterfeldt, Brian J. 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Dear colleagues: Greg Shatan has also expressed interest in receiving funding to attend the CCWG meeting in LA. In support of Greg's bid, I would note the following, as provided by Greg: * I have been a very active participant in the CCWG-Accountability. I joined at the beginning, and I have attended roughly 84% percent of the calls/meetings, more than any non-member except the funded ATRT expert (Avri Doria) and one other participant. I believe that I have been an active and helpful contributor to the work of the group as well (not merely attending for attendance's sake). * I've also volunteered for both WP1 and WP2 and participated in the vast majority of both group's meetings and in the creation of the output from those groups. * I also volunteered for the Legal Subcommittee and was active in that group as well. * I am currently actively involved in WP4, dealing with the potential Human Rights bylaw and underlying rationale, etc. * I have been very active on the mailing lists for each for each of the above groups as well * As a member of the CWG-Stewardship, I can provide a valuable perspective and assist with issues of linkages and dependencies * I believe I can be particularly useful on legal matters, as I have worked with the lawyers in both the CWG and CCWG, and I am a practicing US lawyer myself (but I believe I have learned how to facilitate our counsel's work and the work of the CCWG while not overplaying the "lawyer card") * IPC members who are participating in the CCWG-Accountability have urged me to apply for this slot Thank you for considering Greg for this opportunity. Best regards, Brian Brian J. Winterfeldt Co-Head of Global Brand Management and Internet Practice Mayer Brown LLP bwinterfeldt(a)mayerbrown.com<mailto:bwinterfeldt@mayerbrown.com> 1999 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1101 202.263.3284 direct dial 202.830.0330 fax 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10020-1001 212.506.2345 direct dial __________________________________________________________________________ This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.

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FW: TR: Follow up / Invitation - RSVP - ICANN Leadership Training Programme (LTP) 2015
by Marika Konings 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Dear All, Please find below a message in relation to the ICANN Leadership Training Programme. In addition to the candidates that are selected by the GNSO Stakeholder Groups, the Council is also able to select one representative. Note that 'the programme is designed for current and incoming leaders, helping them to better understand the complexity of ICANN and elaborate their facilitation skills’. If you or a member of your SG/C is interested in being considered for this slot, please submit your/their expression of interest to the Council mailing list as soon as possible. The official deadline for nominations has already passed, but the organisers of the Leadership Training Programme are aware that many of the leadership positions in the GNSO are still in the process of being filled. If more than one expression of interest is received, the Council may need to consider the process for selecting its representative for this training programme. For further information, please see below and attached. Best regards, Marika From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> Date: Thursday, 23 July 2015 23:48 To: Jonathan Robinson <jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com<mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com>> Cc: Glen De Saint Gery <glen(a)icann.org<mailto:glen@icann.org>>, sandra hoferichter <info(a)hoferichter.eu<mailto:info@hoferichter.eu>>, At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> Subject: Invitation - RSVP - ICANN Leadership Training Programme (LTP) 2015 Dear Jonathan, With this email, we follow up on the presentation in Buenos Aires about the 2015 Leadership Training Programme scheduled to take place in Dublin, 14 through 16 October, one week prior to the ICANN 54 Meeting. For this programme, ONE seat is reserved for a representative from your stakeholder group. The programme is designed for current and incoming leaders, helping them to better understand the complexity of ICANN and elaborate their facilitation skills. We are aware that understanding ICANN as an organisation, the topics discussed within ICANN and interaction within the other stakeholder groups is challenging for incoming leaders, but sometimes also for experienced leaders. ICANN and the community are undertaking considerable effort in order to help incoming leaders have a good start in their term and provide current leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and facilitation skills. Participants will have the chance to: · meet leaders from the other AC/SOs, · discuss ICANN hot policy topics in an in-depth manner, · deepen the understanding of key ICANN processes · develop facilitation and leadership skills, focused personal effectiveness to run meetings and foster processes · facilitate a session on a topic of their expertise and in accordance to the curriculum (experienced leaders only) The preliminary programme is attached . Accommodation for participants will be covered and participants will receive a stipend. Please note that flights will NOT be covered under this programme as incoming leaders are normally covered by the regular ICANN travel support. Please ensure that the leaders you select are being covered by ICANN Travel Support for their flights to Dublin for the ICANN 54 Meeting. We would like to ask you to identify an incoming or current leader from your stakeholder group, which are interested and available to participate in this programme and ask them to register at: https://community.icann.org/display/LTP/Leadership+Training+Program+Home by Monday, 31 August. We hope this pilot programme will meet the needs of your community. It is an offer for incoming leaders to get on board easier and should provide current leaders the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of ICANN policies and hone their facilitation and leadership skills. All participants will be encouraged to partake in an open exchange of their views as this will facilitate cross-constituency collaboration later during their terms. We are very happy to answer any questions you may have on this exciting Leadership Training Programme and look forward to having your group’s participants confirmed. Kind regards, Sandra Hoferichter, Chair of the ICANN Academy WG Heidi Ullrich, Director for At-Large, Staff support for the LTP

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Proposed agenda for the GNSO Council teleconference on 24 September 2015 at 18:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Dear Councillors, Please find the proposed agenda for the GNSO Council teleconference on 24 September 2015 at 18:00 UTC. The agenda is also posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Agenda+24+September… As is the motion at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+24+Septembe… and on the website at: http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/agenda-council-24sep15-en.htm This agenda was established according to the GNSO Council Operating Procedures,<http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-24jun15-en.pdf> approved and updated on 24 June 2015. 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. Coordinated Universal Time: 18:00 UTC http://tinyurl.com/nujcmrc 11:00 Los Angeles; 14:00 Washington; 19:00 London; 21:00 Istanbul; 02:00 Perth GNSO Council Meeting Audio Cast To join the event click on the link: http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if a dial out call is needed. ___________________________________________ Item 1: Administrative matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 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 of 3 September 2015 will be posted as approved on 26 September 2015. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/projects-list.pdf> and Action List<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> Item 3: Consent agenda (10 minutes) 3.1 - Approve addition to the GNSO Operating Procedures of a proposed process for the selection of Board seat #13 by the Contracted Parties House (per current rules in the Operating Procedures concerning the selection of Board seats by each House) 3.2 - Approve transmission of Recommendations Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/53779599/Final%20Report%20…> to ICANN Board following public comments<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/transliteration-contact-recommendatio…> on the Council's recommendation that the Board adopt the Final Report<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/translation-transliteration-contact-f…> from the Translation & Transliteration of gTLD Data Working Group Item 4: MOTION - Public Comment Period for New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures Preliminary Issue Report (15 minutes) At its July 2015 meeting, the GNSO Council approved the staff request<http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg17350.html> for an extension of the deadline for publication of the Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures. At its 3 September 2015 meeting, the Council discussed the possibility of an extended public comment period and here the Council will vote on a motion to make a formal council request to extend the public comment period. 4.1 - Present the motion<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+24+Septembe…> (David Cake) 4.2 - Council discussion 4.3 - Vote Item 5: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Progress on the Development and Implementation of a Global Public Interest Framework bounded by ICANN's Mission (15 minutes) In line with the recommendations from the Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework, one of ICANN's five core strategic objectives for Financial Years 2016-2020 is to develop a public interest framework for promoting the global public interest in the coordination of the Internet's unique identifier systems, within the remit of ICANN's mission. The framework is intended to clarify ICANN's roles, objectives and milestones in promoting the public interest through capacity building and increasing the base of internationally diverse, knowledgeable, and engaged ICANN stakeholders. Here Nora Abusitta, Vice President of ICANN's Development and Public Responsibility Department, will discuss with the Council the Department's progress in developing the planned framework. This session is particularly timely given the Council's discussion at its last meeting of the relevance of public interest considerations in its work for subsequent rounds of the New gTLD Program on the issue of exclusive registry access for generic strings. 5.1 - Update (Nora Abusitta) 5.2 - Discussion/Q&A 5.3 - Next steps Item 6: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Discussion Paper on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (20 minutes) On 8 September 2015 ICANN published<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-…> for public comment, a Discussion Paper on the proceeds from ICANN-conducted auctions for contested new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) strings. The Paper calls for broad, open and inclusive public comment and encourages participation from all sectors, regions and levels (or no level) of engagement with the ICANN community. Several Councilors have raised questions about the scope and timing of the Paper on the Council mailing list. Here the Council will receive an overview of the contents of the Paper as well as expected next steps, and discuss any possible Council or GNSO action in response, including the possibility of requesting an extension to the public comment period (currently scheduled to close on 18 October 2015). 6.1 - Presentation (Marika Konings) 6.2 - Council discussion 6.3 - Next steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Final Report of the Independent Examiner on GNSO Review (20 minutes) As part of ICANN's Bylaws-mandated periodic review of its structures, the ICANN Board's Structural Improvements Committee appointed Westlake Governance as the independent examiner to conduct the current review of the performance and operations of the GNSO. A GNSO Working Party, chaired by former Councillor Jennifer Wolfe and comprising representatives of all the GNSO's Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies, was formed to consult with Westlake over the design and conduct of the review. Westlake's Draft Report was published<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en> for public comment on 1 June 2015 (closing on 31 July). Following feedback received, including from the GNSO Working Party, Westlake is expected to publish its Final Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-review-final-15sep15-en.pdf> in mid-September. Here the Council will receive an overview of the main recommendations made by Westlake in its Final Report, and discuss the possible implementation of some or all of these recommendations. 7.1 - Presentation (Jennifer Wolfe) 7.2 - Council discussion 7.3 - Next steps Item 8: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (20 minutes) In the course of discussions over the IANA stewardship transition, the community had raised concerns about ICANN's accountability, given ICANN's historical contractual relationship with the United States government. The community discussions indicated that existing ICANN accountability mechanisms do not yet meet some stakeholders' expectations. Considering that the US Government (through the NTIA) has stressed that it expects community consensus on the transition, this gap between the current situation and stakeholder expectations needed to be addressed. This resulted in the creation<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/enhancing-accountability-charter-03nov14-en…> of a Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability<https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg>) of which the GNSO is a chartering organization. On 3 August, the CCWG-Accountability published<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en> its Second Draft Proposal for public comment. This second proposal included significant changes made by the CCWG to its initial proposal, focusing on outstanding issues, further details on Work Stream 1 and revisions arising from feedback received in the first public comment consultation period. The public comment period closed on 12 September. Here the Council will receive an update on the work of the CCWG, in view of the public comments received, and discuss any specific issues that need to be addressed in view of the timeline of the CCWG and the connection between its work and the IANA stewardship transition. 8.1 - Update (Thomas Rickert) 8.2 - Council discussion 8.3 - Next steps Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - New ICANN Meeting Strategy (10 minutes) On 14 July 2015 the GNSO Chair had sent a letter<http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/robinson-to-crocker-14jul15-en.pdf> to the ICANN Board, informing them of the GNSO's progress in developing and adapting community plans to conform to the new ICANN meeting strategy, particularly in relation to the new format for Meeting B. The GNSO's current draft plan<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/gnso-council-proposal-new-meeting-strategy-…> has also been shared with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, each of which have also begun planning for the new meeting strategy within their communities. Here the Council will discuss any additional actions it may wish to take to ensure that its planning is coordinated with that of the Board's as well as the other SOs and ACs. 9.1 - Update (Volker Greimann / Marika Konings) 9.2 - Council discussion 9.3 - Next steps Item 10: Any Other Business (5 minutes) ___________________________________________ 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.) 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motion on the extension of the public comment forum on new gTLD Preliminary Issue Report
by David Cake 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

I would like to move the attached motion on the extension of the public comment forum on the gTLD Preliminary Issue Report. Regards David

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TR: CPH process for selecting ICANN Board seat #13
by Glen de Saint Géry 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Dear All, In preparation for the Council meeting on Thursday, 24 September 2015, this process has been posted on the GNSO website at : http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/elections<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=KTB340yHI8DoUtMP4BGJnral-2F6hkupRgT…> http://gnso.icann.org/en/elections/cph-board-seat-selection-process-03sep15…<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=KTB340yHI8DoUtMP4BGJniX-2B-2BEUd2c9…> Thank you. Kind regards, Glen De : Glen de Saint Géry Envoyé : lundi 7 septembre 2015 23:29 À : Marika Konings; Erika Randall Cc : Cherie Stubbs (rysgsecretariat(a)gmail.com); KEITH DRAZEK (kdrazek(a)Verisign.com); Michele Neylon :: Blacknight (michele(a)blacknight.com); Glen de Saint Géry; David Olive Objet : TR: CPH process for selecting ICANN Board seat #13 Importance : Haute Dear Paul, Thank you very much for the Contracted Parties House procedure for selecting ICANN Board seat #13 and for informing us that consultations will begin @ICANN Dublin. This procedure will be posted on the GNSO website at: http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/elections Kind regards, Glen De : Paul Diaz [mailto:pdiaz@pir.org] Envoyé : lundi 7 septembre 2015 20:00 À : Glen de Saint Géry; marika.kinings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.kinings@icann.org>; Erika Randall Cc : Cherie Stubbs; Drazek, Keith; Michele Neylon - Blacknight Objet : CPH process for selecting ICANN Board seat #13 Importance : Haute Hello, all The RySG and RrSG pulled together the attached description of how the Contracted Parties House goes about selecting ICANN Board seat #13.In fact, we will begin consultations @ ICANN Dublin. Please feel free to contact Keith, Michele or I if you have any questions or concerns. We're sorry it took so long for us to get back to the GNSO Secretariat. Best, P Paul Diaz Chair elect, RySG

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Action Items: GNSO Council meeting on 3 September 2015
by Glen de Saint Géry 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Dear Councillors, Please find the action items arising from the GNSO Council meeting on 3 September 2015. 2.1 - Review of Projects List<http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/projects-list.pdf> and Action List<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> Action Items: * David Cake volunteered to keep a close eye on developments in the IETF particularly with regard to changes to the underlying technical and operational protocols of Whois, that might impact the launch of the PDP on Next Generation Directory Services. * Review of the GNSO liaison to the GAC by the GAC consultation group and request a report back to the Council. Item 3: Consent agenda 3.1 - Adoption of timeline<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/gnso-council-chair-election-24jul15-en.pdf> for election of the next GNSO Chair Action Items: * Publish the GNSO Council chair election procedure and timeline. * Remind Stakeholder Groups and constituencies of the timeline. Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION & DECISION - Public Comment Period for New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures Preliminary Issue Report Action Items: Submit a motion for the next Council meeting on 24 September 2015 whether or not to extend the Public Comment timeline. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Letter from ICANN Board Chair on Exclusive Registry Access for gTLD Terms representing Generic Strings Action Items: · Staff to reach out to Nora Abusitta-Ouri responsible for the development and implementation of a global public interest framework to provide an update either in writing ahead of the next council meeting or maybe join the next Council meeting on 24 September 2015. · Jonathan Robinson to draft a short response and circulate on the Council mailing list. Item 7: UPDATE ON EXPECTED COUNCIL ACTION - Final Report from the Data & Metrics for Policy Making Working Group Action Item: Encourage everyone to share this information (the presentation<http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/presentation-dmpm-03sep15-en.pdf>) with their respective groups so as to be able to make an informed decision when the Final Report comes before the Council. Item 8: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability - CCWG Accountability Action Items: Encourage everyone to file comments during the public comment period<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en> which remains open till 12th of September 2015. Thomas Rickert committed to update the Council when the ICANN Board has provided its input to the CCWG on Accountability. Item 9: DISCUSSION - Preparation for ICANN54 Action Item: Discuss on the Council mailing list. Item 10: Any Other Business 10.1 - Post-ICANN53 progress on Cross Community Working Group on Use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs Action Item: Discuss on the Council mailing list. Please let me know if I missed anything or if you have questions. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org%20%20%20%20%20%20> http://gnso.icann.org

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REMINDER: Document and Motion deadline Monday, 14 September 2015 at 23:59 UTC for Council meeting 24 September 2015 at 18:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry 13 Sep '15

13 Sep '15

Dear Councillors, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. MONDAY, 14 September 2015 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council meeting on 24 September 2015 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+24+Septembe… 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, 14 September 2015 at 23:59 UTC for Council meeting 24 September 2015 at 18:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

Dear Councillors, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. MONDAY, 14 September 2015 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council meeting on 24 September 2015 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+24+Septembe… 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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Update on CWG-UCTN
by Heather Forrest 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

Dear Council colleagues, Following up on the missed agenda item from our previous Council meeting, Carlos and I are pleased to provide a concise update on the activity of the CWG-UCTN (Cross-Community Working Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names as top-level domains. The objective of the CWG-UCTN is to review the current status of representations of country and territory names, as they exist under current ICANN policies, guidelines and procedures. In addition, the Group has been asked to provide advice regarding the feasibility of developing a consistent and uniform set of definitions that could be applicable across the respective SO's and AC's for country and territory names as top-level domains. Since ICANN53, the CWG has reached preliminary conclusions in relation to the use of two-letter codes. We are working to publish an interim report setting out those preliminary conclusions prior to ICANN54. Applying a similar methodology to that used in analysing 2-letter codes whereby we start with information gathering to ascertain current usage, the CWG has recently circulated to SG and C leaders a short list of questions about current practice in the use of 3-letter codes as TLDs. I'm aware that as Dublin approaches we are all increasingly busy, but if there is any opportunity to do I would be grateful if you could encourage your SG and C members to respond and send their responses to Lars Hoffmann (lars.hoffmann(a)icann.org), who is part of the CWG's staff support team, prior to the start of ICANN54. Input received now will help to shape our face-to-face discussions in Dublin and develop a work plan going forward. I note in closing that the ccNSO members of the WG have been very active both in terms of participating in the CWG and in contributing to the calls for information on current practice. I fear that if we do not have sufficient input from the GNSO side, the CWG will embark on a ccNSO-centric discussion, leading to ccNSO-centric findings and conclusions. Many thanks and best wishes, Heather Forrest, CWG-UCTN co-chair (GNSO) Carlos Raul Gutierrez, CWG-UCTN co-chair (GNSO); GNSO Council Liaison to the CWG

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