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Re: [council] CCWG - Accountability Members, and Work Stream 2
by James M. Bladel June 21, 2016

June 21, 2016

Councilors - Just a note that I have not (yet) seen any responses to this, so please try have this confirmed today or as soon as possible. >From the perspective of the RrSG, we put out a call for volunteers to replace me on CCWG-ACCT Work Stream 2, but there were no takers. As a result, I will continue to represent the Registrar Member to this group. Thank you, J. On 6/6/16, 14:04 , "owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of James M. Bladel" <owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of jbladel(a)godaddy.com> wrote: > >Dear Council Colleagues - > > >At the establishment of the CCWG-Accountability In November 2014, each >GNSO Stakeholder Group confirmed a member to join this CCWG, in addition >to the GNSO appointed co-chair (Thomas Rickert), the members are/were: >Becky Burr, Steve DelBianco, Robin Gross, and myself. Now, the >CCWG-Accountability is transitioning from Work Stream 1 (WS1) items >associated with the IANA transition, and beginning work on Work Stream 2 >(WS2). This is therefore an appropriate opportunity to ask each >Stakeholder Group to re-confirm that its member selection for this CCWG. > >There are two questions at hand for each SG: Will the current GNSO >appointed member continue to serve through Work Stream 2? If not, who >will assume this role beginning in Helsinki and going forward? From my >own view, I do not plan to continue as a member, and plan to ask the RrSG >to find a replacement. Other members may have similar plans. Finally, >once we have confirmed or re-confirmed the slate CCWG members, we might >also take this opportunity to discuss the Council¹s expectations of its >appointed members, if any. > >Please coordinate with your respective ExComs and report back to the >Council with either (a) re-confirmation of your SG's current CCWG-ACCT >member or (b) the name and affiliation of their replacement for WS2. We >need this information in advance of Helsinki, so please respond on the >list by 20 JUN 2016. > > > >Thank you, > > > >J. > >

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GNSO Council Meeting with Board and Göran on Monday 27 JUN
by James M. Bladel June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

Councilors - Note that we are scheduled to meet with members of the ICANN Board from 1045-1200 (local time) next Monday, 27 JUN. Furthermore, we've just received confirmation that the new CEO, Göran Marby, will be joining us for the first portion of this time (1045-1100). In preparation for these discussions, we have set aside 30 minutes (1000-1030) prior to their arrival to finalize our topics and identify which Councilor will introduce each issue. Currently, we have two topics on our agenda: * Permanent Protections for IGO/INGO/Red Cross * Status of Privacy / Proxy Accreditation Recommendations QUESTIONS - Do we believe that these topics will occupy the entire time slot? Are there additional topics that anyone would like included with this list? Are there any topics, outside of typical introductions, for our 15 minute session with Göran? Please respond to the list with your thoughts as soon as possible, to ensure that Staff can communicate these to the Board support team. Thank you, J.

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RDS PDP Monthly Update and Workplan
by Stephanie Perrin June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

Dear All, Please find attached the latest edition of the RDS PDP Monthly Update, prepared by Marika (thanks as always!). This update as well as previous ones can also be found on the WG wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/_RmOAw. The workplan has been approved and we are making progress on it. The latest version can be found here: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56986784. The issue of order of work items has been debated at some length, but we are working through the various items and have a significant list of potential requirements for the system. The group will be meeting at 3:00 to 4:30 on Monday (Hall A), and at 8:00-12:00 on Tuesday (Hall B). You are most welcome to attend; the agenda as you know is packed but this is of course an important policy development worth checking in on. Kind regards, Stephanie Perrin

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Discussion Paper on GNSO Review Recommendations Implementation
by Julie Hedlund June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

Dear GNSO Councilors, Please see the attached Discussion Paper for your consideration and discussion during the GNSO Council meeting on 30 June at ICANN 56 in Helsinki. As you may recall, In September 2015, the Independent Examiner that had been appointed to conduct the GNSO organizational review published its Final Report. At its meeting in April 2016, the GNSO Council adopted, with one modification, the proposed Feasibility and Prioritization Analysis of the Independent Examiner’s recommendations that was prepared by the GNSO Working Party (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#201604) The Working Party had been formed to liaise between the GNSO, the Board’s Organizational Effectiveness Committee (OEC) and the Independent Examiner. The OEC considered the Final Report and the GNSO’s modified Feasibility and Prioritization Analysis at its meeting in May 2016, and is expected to recommend action by the Board on the GNSO organizational review in Helsinki. To prepare for implementation of the recommendations that are expected to be adopted by the ICANN Board, ICANN staff was requested to prepare a Discussion Paper for the GNSO. The discussion paper is intended to facilitate the Council’s discussion and subsequent agreement on a possible mechanism to develop and execute the implementation plan. The Discussion Paper is expected to be on the Council’s meeting agenda in Helsinki on Thursday, 30 June. The primary recommendation in this Discussion Paper is for this mechanism to be in the form of a Working Group and that following further Council discussion (including in Helsinki) the Council may be in a position to vote and adopt the charter for this Working Group (or other mechanism the Council may decide on) at its July meeting (assuming the Board adopts the OEC recommendations in Helsinki). Kind regards, Julie Julie Hedlund, Policy Director

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Motion on the adoption of GNSO PDP Improvements End Report
by Austin, Donna June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

All Attached for consideration during our Council meeting in Helsinki is a motion proposing the adoption of GNSO PDP Improvements. The motion relates to a memo Marika provided to Council via email on 9 June. The memo is included here for easy reference. By way of background: Starting in 2013, the Council, in collaboration with ICANN Staff, gathered a number of ideas and suggestions to be explored to improve and streamline the existing Policy Development Process. These ideas and suggestions were translated into 10 PDP Improvements (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/pdp-improvements-table-16jan14-en.pdf) Many of these improvements were also closely aligned with the recommendations of the ATRT2<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/final-recommendations-31dec13-e…> in relation to the GNSO PDP. Staff was tasked to explore and implement next steps for each item, including in pilot format. Since then, Staff has been providing regular status updates to the GNSO Council in conjunction with ICANN meetings. The attached memo is intended to provide a final status update, including proposed next steps on how to transform some of the GNSO Improvements that have been determined successful into permanent features of the PDP and close out this project until such time the Council identifies new improvements that are deemed worth exploring and/or revamps some of the improvements that were not deemed suitable for implementation at this stage. Thanks Donna

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MOTION TO CREATE A DRAFTING TEAM TO FURTHER DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE GNSO'S NEW ROLES AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE REVISED ICANN BYLAWS
by Paul McGrady June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

Dear Council Colleagues: As we all know, making the Empowered Community a reality is going to take a lot of effort by everyone. To get us started in that process, attached please find a MOTION TO CREATE A DRAFTING TEAM TO FURTHER DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE GNSOS NEW ROLES AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE REVISED ICANN BYLAWS which is being proposed by the IPC for consideration at the next GNSO Council meeting in Helsinki. Safe travels! Best, Paul Paul McGrady GNSO Councilor for the IPC policy(a)paulmcgrady.com

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GNSO Background briefing for topics in Helsinki
by Terri Agnew June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

Dear All, In order to assist you in preparing for and learning more about the GNSO topics in Helsinki, please review the GNSO Policy Briefings. The Briefings can be found via this link: http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/background-briefing-20jun16-en.pdf” Thank you. Kind regards, David David A. Tait Policy Specialist (Solicitor qualified in Scotland) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: + 44-7864-793776 Email: david.tait(a)icann.org <mailto:david.tait@icann.org> www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>

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International Registration Data (IRD) - Expert WG Report and Proposed Council Actions
by James M. Bladel June 19, 2016

June 19, 2016

Council Colleagues - Last month we received a letter (attached) from the ICANN Board, requesting that the GNSO Council analyze the Final Report from the 2012 WHOIS Expert Working Group for policy implications (IRD Final Report<https://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/ird-expert-wg-final-23sep…>), and forward this report and our concerns to the appropriate PDP working groups, including the Next Generation RDS PDP working group at a minimum. To move this task forward, here are the steps I propose: 1. That the Council, forward the IRD Final Report to the RDS PDP chairs, with the request that this PDP WG consider these recommendations within the context of that policy development work. And that they report to us (via their Council Liaison) any elements of the IRD Recommendations that they believe to be incompatible with their Charter, or beyond the scope of a GNSO PDP, and 2. That the Council also forward the IRD Final Report to the former chairs of the recently-completed Translation & Transliteration Working Group, with the request that they (along with support from Policy Staff) analyze the IRD Recommendations against the adopted Recommendations of their PDP (see Staff-prepared table, attached). And that they report back to the Council with their assessment of whether or not these recommendations were adequately covered by the PDP, or if there are any omissions or incompatibilities, and 3. That we reply to the letter from Steve & the Board, acknowledge receipt of this request, and inform them of actions taken. I'd welcome any additional thoughts on this topic, or the proposed path forward. This is an extraordinarily complex topic, with numerous dependencies and moving parts, so please don't hesitate to raise any questions or concerns. Thank you, J. ________________________________ James Bladel

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SSAC Update: ICANN56 Helsinki
by James M. Bladel June 19, 2016

June 19, 2016

Council Colleagues - Recalling our conversation from last month, there was general agreement to take a fresh look at how we interact with the SSAC. While stopping short of appointing standing GNSO/SSAC Liaison, we agreed that their updates were valuable, and could be improved by providing materials (slides) in advance, and coming to meetings with specific topics and questions prepared. Although the Helsinki "Meeting B" format doesn't allow for a dedicated update from SSAC, the chair of that group (Patrik Fältström) has provided his report of ongoing SSAC activities (attached). Please review, discuss, and let me know by Thursday (23 JUN) if there are any issues or questions that we'd like to raise on behalf of the Council. I'll deliver these to Patrik for his group to discuss and respond in Helsinki. Thank you, J. ________________________________ James Bladel

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REMINDER: Document and Motion deadline Monday, 20 June 2016 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Public Meeting 30 June 2016 at 07:45 UTC. (10:45 Helsinki)
by Glen de Saint Géry June 18, 2016

June 18, 2016

Dear Councillors, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. MONDAY, 20 JUNE 2016 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Public Meeting in Helsinki on 30 June 2016 at 07:45 UTC. (10:45 -12:30 Helsinki) 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+30+June+2016 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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