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RE: [council] Motion re the report from the GNSO Bylaws Implementation Drafting Team
by policy＠paulmcgrady.com Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

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RE: [council] Motion re the report from the GNSO Bylaws Implementation Drafting Team
by policy＠paulmcgrady.com Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

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Motion – Withdrawal of the GNSO as a Chartering Organization for the Cross Community Working Group to discuss Internet governance (CWG-IG) issues affecting ICANN
by Darcy Southwell Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Dear Councilors, Attached is a motion for the GNSO to withdraw as a Chartering Organization for the Cross Community Working Group to discuss Internet governance (CWG-IG) issues affecting ICANN for our November 7 Council meeting. Best, Darcy __________ Darcy Southwell | Compliance Officer M: +1 503-453-7305 │ Skype: darcy.enyeart

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Motion re the report from the GNSO Bylaws Implementation Drafting Team
by WUKnoben Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

All, on behalf of the Commercial Stakeholder Group I’d like to introduce the amendment attached. It should be discussed during the course of the GNSO meetings and the public GNSO council meeting in Hyderabad. Best regards Wolf-Ulrich

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Informal dinner
by James M. Bladel Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

If anyone leaving to dinner from the Westin is looking to share a ride, let's meet downstairs around 1900. Sent via iPhone. Blame Siri.

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Informal council session Sunday 6 November 19:00 20:00
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

Dear All, There will be an informal Council meeting to discuss the feedback from the Constituencies and Stakeholder groups in preparation for the Council meeting on Monday 7 November at 13:45. We would like to invite the Chairs of the constituencies and Stakeholder Groups, or if you are not able to attend, please let us know who will be representing you at this meeting which will take place on Sunday 6 November at 19:00 - 20:00 in Hall 6. There will be drinks and nibbles. Of course all Councillors are expected to attend as well as those who are standing in for absent Councillors as temporary alternates. 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<http://gnso.icann.org/> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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Fwd: GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form [#222]
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

Début du message transféré : Expéditeur: "ICANN" <no-reply(a)wufoo.com<mailto:no-reply@wufoo.com>> Date: 3 novembre 2016 16:06:22 UTC+5:30 Destinataire: gnso.secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org>, council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Objet: GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form [#222] Répondre à: <no-reply(a)wufoo.com<mailto:no-reply@wufoo.com>> Name of Officer: * Graeme Bunton Officer Email Address: * gbunton(a)tucows.com<mailto:gbunton@tucows.com> Date Prepared: * Thursday, November 3, 2016 GNSO Organization: * Registrars Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: * Chair Voting Remedy: * Temporary Alternate Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: * Volker Greimann cannot attend the meeting in Hyderabad Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: * Any and all Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: [Note: may not exceed 3 months initially; may be renewed by sending an email with explanation to GNSO Secretariat] * Friday, November 11, 2016 Please identify the individual (cannot be a current GNSO Councilor) who will serve as the abstaining Councilor's Temporary Alternate. [Note: if not already published and available, a short bio and Statement/Disclosure of Interest should be prepared by the Temporary Alternate and delivered to the GNSO Secretariat in advance of any discussion or voting scheduled to take place]. * Michele Neylon Temporary Alternate Email Address: * michele(a)blacknight.com<mailto:michele@blacknight.com>

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Motion to adopt the GAC-GNSO Consultation Group on GAC Early Engagement in GNSO Policy Development Processes Final Status Report & Recommendations
by WUKnoben Nov. 2, 2016

Nov. 2, 2016

All, I’d like to introduce the following small amendment to the a.m. motion in Res clause 2 and hope this being accepted as friendly: “The GNSO Council instructs staff to work with the GNSO Council Leadership team, the...” Best regards Wolf-Ulrich

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Minutes from the ICANN Board Governance Committee held on 18 Oct
by Bruce Tonkin Nov. 2, 2016

Nov. 2, 2016

From: https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/minutes-bgc-2016-10-18-en Minutes | Board Governance Committee (BFC) Meeting 18 Oct 2016 BGC Attendees: Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Cherine Chalaby, Chris Disspain (Chair), and Bruce Tonkin BGC Member Apologies: Erika Mann, Mike Silber, and Suzanne Woolf Other Board member Attendees: Steve Crocker, and Göran Marby ICANN Executive and Staff Attendees: Akram Atallah (President, Global Domains Division), Michelle Bright (Board Operations Content Manager), John Jeffrey (General Counsel and Secretary), Melissa King (VP, Board Operations), Vinciane Koenigsfeld (Board Operations Content Manager), Wendy Profit (Board Operations Specialist), Amy Stathos (Deputy General Counsel), and Christine Willett (VP of gTLD Operations) The following is a summary of discussions, actions taken, and actions identified: 1. Consideration of Presentation Request Regarding Reconsideration Request 16-11 – At the BGC’s request, it was provided an overview of Reconsideration Request 16-11 (Request 16-11), which seeks reconsideration of Board Resolutions 2016.08.09.14 – 2016.08.0-9.15 (determining that cancellation of Hotel Top-Level Domain S.a.r.l’s (HTLD’s) application for .HOTEL was not warranted, and directing that HTLD’s application for .HOTEL move forward). Request 16-11 also raises issues relating to alleged discrepancies between the Dot Registry IRP Panel Declaration and the Despegar (.HOTEL) IRP Panel Declaration. The BGC discussed that the Requesters have asked for the opportunity to make a presentation to the BGC regarding the Board Resolutions at issue in Request 16-11. The BGC noted that previous presentations allowed related to the New gTLD Program have been presented by applicants that have failed to prevail in Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) and focused on the CPE report at issue. The BGC also discussed setting parameters and expectations regarding such presentations, both for the presenters and the BGC. The BGC discussed the request and agreed to allow the Requesters to make a presentation to the BGC regarding Request 16-11. The BGC asked that the Requesters be notified that the BGC has accepted their presentation request and explain that the presentation should be limited to the claims set forth in Request 16-11 and the reconsideration criteria. The BGC also asked for an overview of Request 16-11 and BGC response options in advance of the presentation, so that the BGC is able to review the materials in advance and ask any necessary questions during the presentation. ◾ Actions: ◾Notify the Requesters that the BGC has accepted their presentation request and explain that the presentation should be limited to the claims set forth in Request 16-11 and the reconsideration criteria. ◾Provide the BGC with overview of Request 16-11 and BGC response options in advance of the presentation. 2. Next Steps Regarding Review of CPE Results (.GAY, Dot Registry Applications, Reconsideration Request Standard) – The BGC discussed potential next steps regarding review of certain CPE results. The BGC noted that several complainants have alleged that certain of the CPE criteria have been applied inconsistently or unfairly across the various CPE reports. In addition, from a transparency standpoint, certain complainants have requested production of the evidence that the CPE panels used to form their decisions and, in particular, the independent research that the panels conducted. In evaluating the pending Reconsideration Requests, the BGC discussed ensuring that the results of the CPEs currently under review are reported respecting the principle of transparency. The BGC decided to request from the CPE provider the materials and research relied upon by the CPE panels in making their determinations with respect to certain pending CPE reports so that the BGC will be in a position to make determinations regarding certain recommendations or pending Reconsiderations Requests related to CPE (see https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/accountability/reconsideration-en.) ◾ Action: ◾Request from the CPE provider the materials and research relied upon by the CPE panels in making their determinations with respect to the pending CPE reports. 3. Board Committee Activity Reports – The BGC discussed methods for handling the Board Committee Activity Reports that are submitted by the Board Committees twice per year. The BGC decided to recommend to the Board that the Board Committee Activity Reports be publicly posted. ◾ Action: ◾Prepare Board paper recommending that the Board Committee Activity Reports be publicly posted. 4. Board Member Exit Questionnaire – The BGC discussed methods for handling the Board member exit questionnaires and ways in which to use the information provided to improve Board work and operations. The BGC decided that, along with the exit questionnaires, departing Board members would be informed that their responses will be summarized and anonymously submitted to the Board for consideration. 5. Committee Slating Update – The Chair provided an update on Committee slating and indicated that the questionnaires seeking input from Committee members regarding the current Committee Chairs are nearly complete. The information in the questionnaires will be summarized and sent to the BGC for consideration in recommending a slate of Committee leadership for Board approval. The BGC also discussed options for determining Chair recommendations for each of the Board Committees, and decided to seek input from the individual Committees regarding the Chair recommendations. 6. Any Other Business – The BGC discussed aspects of the Reconsideration process under the new Bylaws and whether a separate Board Committee should be established to consider Reconsideration Requests. The BGC decided to continue the discussion at a later meeting and asked that a report be prepared regarding the Reconsideration process under the new Bylaws. ◾ Action: ◾Prepare report regarding the Reconsideration process under the new Bylaws for BGC’s consideration

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FW: GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form
by Glen de Saint Géry Nov. 1, 2016

Nov. 1, 2016

FYI -----Original Message----- From: Johan Helsingius [mailto:julf@julf.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 12:58 PM To: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Subject: GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form Name of Officer: Julf Helsingius Officer Email Address: julf(a)julf.com Date Prepared: 2016-11-01 GNSO Organization: Non-Contracted Parties House of GNSO Council Officer Position or Title: Nomcom Appointee to Council Voting Remedy: Temporary Alternate Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Julf Helsingius cannot attend council meeting in ICANN57 in Hyderabad. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: Any and all. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 2016-11-11 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Individual who will serve as the abstaining Councilor's Temporary Alternate: Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez Temporary Alternate Email Address: crg(a)isoc-cr.org

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