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Fwd: [COMMUNICATION] ICANN Contracted Parties Briefing
by Marika Konings 09 Oct '17

09 Oct '17

FYI - this may also be of interest to you and your respective groups. Best regards, Marika From: ICANN Global Support <noreply-globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:noreply-globalsupport@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 12:28 PM To: Lisa Carter <lisa.carter(a)icann.org<mailto:lisa.carter@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN Contracted Parties Briefing [cid:image001.png@01D33E86.75BD5B00] 5 October 2017 Greetings, The GDD Services & Engagement team has provided highlights of some of our recent, more notable, community-impacting activities and projects. We hope this information provides you with additional insight and transparency into our ongoing activities. We look forward to your feedback. Key Notables ICANN60: The full schedule<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> of sessions will be available 9 October 2017. If you are coming to Abu Dhabi and would like to schedule an in-person meeting with your GDD engagement manager and other relevant members of the ICANN organization, please send your request to Global Support Center at globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>, no later than Friday, 20 October 2017 and include the following: * Your name and title * Company(ies) you are affiliated with * Names, email addresses and phone numbers of other attendees * A brief description of the topic(s) you would like to address * Requested ICANN organization attendees (if applicable) * Your date and time preferences (27 October - 2 November between 9:00 – 17:30 local time) Meetings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate all requests and ensure that the relevant ICANN organization members join. If you are unable to join us at ICANN60, your engagement manager is always available to answer questions and assist with your inquiries. 2018 GDD Summit Survey: At the request of the gTLD Registries and Registrar Stakeholder Groups, the ICANN organization is conducting a brief survey of our contracted parties to determine the most suitable location and appropriate timing for the 2018 GDD Industry Summit. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment and complete the GDD Summit Survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDDSummit18> so we can collect everyone’s input for consideration. The deadline to respond is 11 October 2017. European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): The European Union’s GDPR will affect the ICANN organization in at least two areas: (1) Personal data that participants in the domain name ecosystem collect, display, and process, including registries and registrars pursuant to ICANN contracts; and (2) personal data that ICANN collects and processes for internal or external services. Read more on ICANN’s data protection/privacy webpage<https://www.icann.org/dataprotectionprivacy>. The Business Constituency is planning a cross-community session at ICANN60 in Abu Dhabi to discuss GDPR implications for ICANN. Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) Pilot: The ICANN organization recently announced a voluntary RDAP pilot program, which began on 5 September 2017 and will conclude on 31 July 2018. RDAP enables users to access current registration data and was created as a replacement for the WHOIS protocol. The goal of the pilot program is to develop a baseline profile (or profiles) to guide implementation, establish an implementation target date, and develop a plan for the implementation of an RDAP-based solution. To join the pilot program, please complete the form available on the community wiki workspace for the RDAP Pilot<https://community.icann.org/display/RP/RDAP+Pilot>. ICANN Contracted Parties Survey Results: Earlier this year GDD partnered with the MITA Group<https://mitagroup.com/> to conduct a survey of ICANN contracted parties. The objective of the survey was to baseline perceptions of the ICANN organization on the following dimensions: integrity, dependability, competence, commitment and satisfaction. The ICANN organization published the survey results on 5 September 2017 on the GDD Metrics page<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/metrics-gdd-2015-01-30-en>. We thank our survey respondents for their constructive feedback and comments, and have incorporated revised performance objectives and goals into our staff’s roles and responsibilities in consideration of the feedback. Domain Name System Abuse Study: Listen to a recording<https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/dns-abuse> of two recent webinars on the Statistical Analysis of DNS Abuse in gTLDs (SADAG) Report. The study, commissioned at the request of the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team, examined the impact of safeguards put in place as part of the New gTLD Program to mitigate abuse. The summary of public comments on the report will be available here<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/sadag-final-2017-08-09-en> on October 6, 2017. Separately, ICANN’s Office of the CTO recently published its first Domain Abuse Activity Project Report<https://www.icann.org/octo-ssr/daar>. Registrant Services Education Series: ICANN has published a blog<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/do-you-have-a-domain-name-here-s-what-you-n…> – the first of our educational series for registrants – ‘Do you have a domain name? Here’s what you need to know.’ – on the importance of keeping your contact information up to date and the WHOIS Data Reminder Policy (WDRP). Concurrently we also published – ‘5 Things Every Domain Name Registrant Should Know about the WDRP<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/5-things-registrants-know-wdrp-2017-0…>’, a complementary educational piece. We also updated the FAQs on Domain Name Registrant Contact Information and the WDRP<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/faqs-f0-2012-02-25-en> and reorganized the registrant landing pages<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/domain-name-registrants-2017-06-20-en>, all in an effort to make information for registrants a bit easier to navigate and understand. ICANN intends to continue to add materials, so please check back and feel free to leverage these materials for your own use. Pre-Audit Notification to Contractual Parties: Effective 31 July 2017, Contractual Compliance stopped sending the pre-audit notification to all contracted parties to avoid confusion and reduce emails. However, based on recent feedback, the pre-audit notification will resume for future audits and will only go out to the contracted parties in scope of the audit to allow for resource planning. Policy Implementation Updates Registry Registration Data Directory Services Consistent Labeling and Display Policy now in effect: As of 1 August 2017, applicable registry operators are required to implement the data specifications defined by the Registry Registration Data Directory Services Consistent Labeling and Display Policy. The full policy is available here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/rdds-labeling-policy-2017-02-01-en>. Privacy and Proxy Service Provider Accreditation Program Implementation: The Privacy and Proxy Service Provider Accreditation Program Implementation Review Team (IRT) was launched in October 2016, following the Board’s approval of the Final GNSO Policy Recommendations<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/raa/ppsai-final-07dec15-en.pdf>. The IRT is in the final stages of reviewing the draft Accreditation Agreement, Accreditation Policy and related accreditation program materials, with the goal of posting these materials for public comment within this calendar year. For more information about the IRT’s work, visit the wiki page<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?spaceKey=IRT&title=Privac…>, and the implementation status page<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/ppsai-2016-08-18-en> on icann.org<http://icann.org>. IGO/INGO Policy Implementation Announcement Coming Soon: Proposed Implementation of GNSO Consensus Policy Recommendations for the Protection of IGO&INGO Identifier in all gTLDs completed the public comment preceding and the final implementation plan is expected to be announced prior to ICANN60. For more information refer to the IGO/INGO IRT wiki<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=54694212>. Thick WHOIS Transition Policy Implementation: The transition from Thin to Thick for .JOBS remains on schedule. Verisign’s request to defer starting the data migration for .COM and .NET was granted by the ICANN organization on 29 June 2017, with a new deadline for the start date of 29 November 2017. The ICANN organization granted the request on the basis that this would not impact the policy effective dates of 1 May 2018 and 1 February 2019. On 17 August 2017, the ICANN organization received a request from the RrSG requesting a 120-day extension to the .COM and .NET for the policy effective dates. ICANN is currently considering this request. For more information please refer to the published policy available here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/thick-whois-transition-policy-2017-02…>. Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Implementation In Progress: The Implementation Review Team is currently assessing a policy document drafted to implement GNSO Consensus Policy Recommendations for the Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transliteration-contact-2016-06-27-en> in registration directory services. For more information please refer to the community wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/tatcipdp/Translation+and+Transliteratio…>. Registrars Across Field Address Validation: A Request for Information has been published to gather information and available possible solutions. Once the responses have been received, ICANN intends to commission a third party to complete a study to analyze the potential solutions and generate a report along with a recommendation based on criteria from ICANN and the Registrar Working Group. For more information visit AFAV wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/AFAV/Overview>. Registrar Data Escrow Agent Notifications to ICANN: With a focused effort on improving Registrar Data Escrow processes, the ICANN organization plans to update the Registration Reporting Interface (RRI) to add support for approved Data Escrow Agents to submit Registrar Data Escrow notifications to ICANN. This is a parallel effort with the current Request for Proposal<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-08-17-en> for an ICANN designated Agent for Data Escrow Services. This improvement will facilitate tracking of any outstanding Data Escrow reporting, and registrars will have the option to monitor their Data Escrow obligations through the RRI system. The proposed specifications for the reporting process will be published for discussion soon and shared via the gtld-tech(a)icann.org<mailto:gtld-tech@icann.org> mailing list. You can subscribe to the mailing list<https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gtld-tech> in order to participate and provide feedback. An informative session to engage with the community is planned for the ICANN60<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> conference in Abu Dhabi. Cast Your Vote for the Registrar Fee Schedule by 26 October 2017: Each year, ICANN requests accredited registrars’ approval for the Registrars Fee Schedule outlined in the FY18 Budget<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-opplan-budget-fy18-13j…>. We kindly seek a single vote prior to 26 October 2017. The proposed 2018 Fiscal Registrar Fee Schedule mimics the previous five years. Please refer to the 20 September 2017 email notification or contact your engagement manager for assistance. Registries Improvements to the Registries Pages on icann.org<http://icann.org>: Recently, updates were made to the Registry Operator pages on the icann.org<http://icann.org> website to make it easier for registry operators to navigate it. Key updates include improved navigation, better organization of registry resources and the addition of new pages that include current Registry Communications<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registry-communications-2017-10-04-en>. Registry Service and Evaluation Process (RSEP) Improvement Project: Members from the GDD and representatives from the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) have been working to review RSEP. The objective is to find ways to improve timelines from initial RSEP request through the finalizing of ICANN approval, and to provide more clarity to registries in each stage of the process. Representatives from GDD and RySG will review the progress of the discussions at ICANN60. Framework for Registry Operator to Respond to Security Threats: The Security Framework Drafting Team (SFDT), consisting of representatives from registries, registrars and the Governmental Advisory Committee Public Safety Working Group (PSWG), collaborated with the ICANN organization to publish the Report of Public Comments<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-draft-framework…> for the draft Security Framework document and plans to publish the final document prior to ICANN60. For more information please visit the SFDT wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/S1SF/Security+Framework+Home>. Case Studies - Tell Us Your Story: Share your story through the development of a case study like these<https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/case-studies>. To raise awareness in new gTLDs and help promote your business, we invite you to partner with us to develop an educational resource sharing best practices, gTLD background and business objectives. We’ll manage the writing and design while ensuring your full approval. Please reach out to your engagement manager to learn more. If you are not certain who your engagement manager is, please contact globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Activate your Naming Services Portal Account: Recently, ICANN launched the Naming Services portal to replace the GDD portal and application portal. If you are a registry primary contact and are having trouble logging in, please contact globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Once the activation has been completed, please log in to the new Naming Services portal to review and confirm the contact information is correct or make any necessary updates. To help you get started with the new portal, several resources are available on the Registry Resources<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registry-resources-2017-09-22-en> page of icann.org<http://icann.org>. If you need additional assistance, please contact your engagement manager. URS Password Update: If you have not already done so, please update your Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) password as well. If you have any questions, please email globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> for assistance. Annual Certifications Due to ICANN by 20 January 2018: Applicable registry operators are required to submit annual certifications and internal reviews within twenty (20) calendar days following the end of each calendar year or by 20 January each year in order to comply with Registry Operator Code of Conduct, Code of Conduct Notice of Exemption and Specification 13. For more information, please refer to Submission of Annual Certifications and Internal Reviews FAQ<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/annual-certifications-internal-…>. [cid:image001.png@01D33E86.75BD5B00]

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Re: [council] ICANN60 schedule is published
by Michele Neylon - Blacknight 09 Oct '17

09 Oct '17

Thanks Nathalie For those of us using calendars you can find import and subscribe options here: https://schedule.icann.org/mobile-site -- Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions Hosting, Colocation & Domains https://www.blacknight.com/ http://blacknight.blog/ Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 Direct Dial: +353 (0)59 9183090 Personal blog: https://michele.blog/ Some thoughts: https://ceo.hosting/ ------------------------------- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, Unit 12A,Barrowside Business Park,Sleaty Road,Graiguecullen,Carlow,R93 X265,Ireland Company No.: 370845 From: <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org> Date: Monday 9 October 2017 at 09:45 To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] ICANN60 schedule is published Dear councilors, The ICANN60 meeting schedule has been published and can be found here: https://schedule.icann.org/ Bookmark on your phone by visiting https://schedule.icann.org/mobile For general information about ICANN60, please visit https://icann60.abudhabi<https://icann60.abudhabi/> Kind regards, Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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Candidate Statement GNSO Council chair
by Nathalie Peregrine 09 Oct '17

09 Oct '17

Dear Councilors, Nominations for GNSO Council Chair closed on 2 October 2017. There was one nomination from the Non-Contracted Parties House, Heather Forrest. Heather has accepted the nomination as noted in her candidate statement attached to this email which is published on page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/elections https://gnso.icann.org/elections/forrest-statement-09oct17-en.pdf<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=k53LUnPf-2F5r8J1RbgD8szEFfn2TPwc8Eq…> Thank you. Kind regards, Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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ICANN60 schedule is published
by Nathalie Peregrine 09 Oct '17

09 Oct '17

Dear councilors, The ICANN60 meeting schedule has been published and can be found here: https://schedule.icann.org/ Bookmark on your phone by visiting https://schedule.icann.org/mobile For general information about ICANN60, please visit https://icann60.abudhabi<https://icann60.abudhabi/> Kind regards, Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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Fwd: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] ICANN61 Still Slated for Puerto Rico - ICANN
by James M. Bladel 08 Oct '17

08 Oct '17

Councilors - Please note that that ICANN 61 Puerto Rico is still a go. Thanks— J. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Oct 6, 2017, 21:11 -0500 Subject: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] ICANN61 Still Slated for Puerto Rico - ICANN https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann61-still-slated-for-puerto-rico ICANN61 Still Slated for Puerto Rico <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann61-still-slated-for-puerto-rico#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann61-still-slated-for-puerto-rico#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann61-still-slated-for-puerto-rico#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann61-still-slated-for-puerto-rico#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann61-still-slated-for-puerto-rico#><https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann61-still-slated-for-puerto-rico#> Author: Nick Tomasso, Vice President, Global Meeting Operations & Mana It took less than 24 hours—one day—for Hurricane Maria to devastate Puerto Rico and many of its neighbors, but it will take years for them to recover. It is an understatement to say that for everyone affected, the journey back to their once normal lives will be long, painful, and economically challenging. ICANN joins the rest of the world in extending heartfelt hopes that Puerto Rico will experience a speedy recovery. We want to back up that sentiment by publicly expressing our strong desire to keep ICANN61 in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan. The public meeting is scheduled for 10-15 March 2018. Our sincere hope is that by that time, recovery on the island will have advanced to the point where our meeting can proceed as scheduled. It is one way that we can all show meaningful economic support for this storm-battered U.S. territory. We are working with our hosts to closely monitor the recovery efforts on Puerto Rico, and will keep the ICANNcommunity apprised as the date of our meeting draws nearer. If it is determined that the recovery efforts don’t advance to the point where San Juan can reasonably support a conference that will likely draw several thousand, we will then look for an alternative location. At this point however, that is neither our desire nor our intention. Sent from my iPhone David A. Olive Senior Vice President Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Fwd: [SOAC-Leaders] ICANN60
by James M. Bladel 08 Oct '17

08 Oct '17

Councilors - The ICANN60 meeting app is available on iTunes. I believe there is also an Android link, will send that once I find it. Thanks - J. -------------- James Bladel GoDaddy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Oct 7, 2017, 14:52 -0500 Subject: [SOAC-Leaders] ICANN60 ICANN60 by EventMobi https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icann60/id1291405628?mt=8 [cid:5B6C3FE8-7348-4A8A-803F-C563A18E51B2] Sent from my iPhone David A. Olive Senior Vice President Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Re: [council] FW: Community Resource Consultation
by Michele Neylon - Blacknight 05 Oct '17

05 Oct '17

James Thanks. I think this is an important topic that warrants discussion, as the amount of money involved is significant. Regards Michele -- Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions Hosting, Colocation & Domains https://www.blacknight.com/ http://blacknight.blog/ Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 Direct Dial: +353 (0)59 9183090 Personal blog: https://michele.blog/ Some thoughts: https://ceo.hosting/ ------------------------------- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, Unit 12A,Barrowside Business Park,Sleaty Road,Graiguecullen,Carlow,R93 X265,Ireland Company No.: 370845 From: <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of James Bladel <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Date: Wednesday 4 October 2017 at 17:19 To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] FW: Community Resource Consultation Councilors – Please see below for a note from Patrick Jones regarding ICANN travel support. You may have already seen a similar note that was sent earlier to SG/C leaders. I propose that we discuss this during one of our upcoming meetings, either AOB on 12 OCT (our current agenda is fairly light), or our meeting in Abu Dhabi. Thank you, J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair From: Patrick Jones <patrick.jones(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 16:37 To: "jbladel(a)godaddy.com" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Cc: Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Subject: Community Resource Consultation Dear James, As David Olive and Sally Costerton stated last week, the ICANN organization is beginning a consultation process on community resources. The aim of this effort is to solicit input from supporting organizations, advisory committees and stakeholder groups to update the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines. A copy of the consultation background document and questionnaire is attached again for your reference. Carlos Reyes and I are available between now and ICANN60 to discuss the consultation with the GNSO. We also welcome the opportunity to meet with the GNSO Council in Abu Dhabi. Individual notes are also being sent to the stakeholder group chairs within the GNSO. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. We look forward to your input. This initial phase of the consultation runs through 17 November 2017. Best regards, Patrick -- Patrick L. Jones Senior Director, Global Stakeholder Engagement Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers

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Proposed Final Agenda GNSO Council Meeting 12 October 2017 at 12:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine 05 Oct '17

05 Oct '17

Dear councilors, Please find the Proposed Final Agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 October 2017 at 21:00 UTC. Final Proposed Agenda 12 October 2017 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/ziIhB This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> v3.2, updated on 01 September 2016. 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: 12:00 UTC: http://tinyurl.com/y9tpznzl 05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington; 13:00 London; 15:00 Istanbul; 23:00 Hobart 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 they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1. Administrative Matters (5 mins) 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 meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-24aug17-en.pdf> of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 24 August 2017, were posted on 14 September 2017. Minutes of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 20 September 2017, will be posted on 08 October 2017 Item 2. Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 mins) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List<https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3. Consent Agenda (5 min) Approval of the appointment of Cheryl Langdon-Orr as an additional co-chair for the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group, to join current co-chairs Jeff Neuman and Avri Doria, along with Council liaison Paul McGrady. Further, the Council recognizes that Avri’s tenure as a co-chair of this WG will end when she is seated on the ICANN Board at ICANN60. To that extent, the Council wishes to thank Avri for her service to the WG and wish her well in her role on the ICANN Board. Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Standing Committee on Draft Budget Cycle (15 minutes) As discussed during ICANN59 in Johannesburg, the GNSO Council is looking to form a Standing Committee consisting of interested GNSO Council members focused on the ICANN Budget and Operational Plan. You will recall that the GNSO Council submitted comments as part of the FY17 & FY18 ICANN draft budget and operating plans. These past efforts have been ad hoc and somewhat reactionary. Given changes to the ICANN bylaws and the new powers afforded to the Empowered Community, one of which is the power to reject the ICANN budget, it was discussed that the formation of this new Standing Committee could formalize the Council’s consideration of future budget cycles in a more proactive and continuous manner. A draft call for volunteers (page 1) and a draft charter (remaining pages) were created and available for review and provide further context (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/draft-icann-budget-operations-charter-04oc…<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=k53LUnPf-2F5r8J1RbgD8szOewtPO1GXA8I…>) Here, the Council will discuss the path forward and determine overall interest in the formation of this standing committee. 4.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (James Bladel) 4.2 – Council discussion 4.3 – Next steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Future ICANN meeting planning (15 minutes) On 02 February 2013, the ICANN Board resolved<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2013-02-02-en#2.a> to establish the Multi-Stakeholder Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG), allowing community members and the Board to work together to develop a meeting strategy that aligns with community needs. On 25 February 2014, the MSWG published its report<https://meetings.icann.org/en/mswgrecommendations-icannfuturemeetingsstrate…> and recommendations for public comment. The recommendations of the MSWG led to the current structure now in place (i.e., Meeting A, B, and C). Many in the community are generally supportive of the new and now existing structure, but still see room for improvement. On 17 August 2017, community leaders and ICANN staff held a discussion<https://community.icann.org/display/soaceinputfeedback/Event+Calendar> regarding possible changes to ICANN meetings and the venue selection process. ICANN org will be preparing a paper for public comment on ICANN meeting format changes, with the intention to have the public comment period open during ICANN60. The potential changes envisioned are generally considered adjustments to the existing meeting strategy rather than a wholesale change to that meeting strategy. Here, the Council will discuss the path forward for review of existing suggested adjustments and possible formulation of its own adjustments to the ICANN meeting strategy. 5.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (Council leadership) 5.2 – Council discussion 5.3 – Next steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for ICANN60 (10 minutes) During ICANN59, the proposed block schedule for ICANN60 was shared (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann60-draft-prelim-block-schedule-27jun1…) – note that further updates have been made as a result of the SO/AC Planning Committee and the resulting cross-community session selections (https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann60_block_sched_v1.3.pdf). Based on requests received to date from the different GNSO PDP WGs, CCWGs WGs, and cross community session landscape, the Council leadership has revised its draft GNSO schedule for Council input and review, available here<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts>. Following Council review, this draft GNSO schedule will again be shared with the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to facilitate their planning and scheduling. 6.1 - Update on planning for ICANN60 (Council leadership) 6.2 – Council discussion 6.3 – Next steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for joint meetings with GAC, ccNSO, and ICANN Board at ICANN60 (15 Minutes) The GNSO Council holds joint sessions with the GAC, ccNSO, and ICANN Board at nearly every public ICANN meeting, which is the case for the upcoming ICANN60 meeting in Abu Dhabi. Here, the Council will seek to come to agreement on a set of topics for each joint session. 7.1 – Presentation of discussion topic (Council Leadership) 7.2 – Council discussion 7.3 – Next Steps Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (10 minutes) 8.1 – Discussion of preparatory activities for the GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session. ________________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf. References for Coordinated Universal Time of 12:00 UTC Local time between March and October Summer in the NORTHERN hemisphere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 05:00 San José, Costa Rica UTC-6 06:00 Iowa City, USA (CDT) UTC-5 07:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 08:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 09:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (BRST) UTC-3 09:00 London, United Kingdom (GMT) UTC+1 13:00 Bonn, Germany (CET) UTC+2 14:00 Cairo, Egypt, (EET) UTC+2 14:00 Istanbul, Turkey (TRT) UTC+3 15:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC 20:00 Tokyo, Japan (JST) UTC+9 21:00 Sydney/Hobart, Australia (AEDT) UTC+11 23:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DST starts/ends on last Sunday of October 2017, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and http://tinyurl.com/ya74wnq9 Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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FW: Community Resource Consultation
by James M. Bladel 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Councilors – Please see below for a note from Patrick Jones regarding ICANN travel support. You may have already seen a similar note that was sent earlier to SG/C leaders. I propose that we discuss this during one of our upcoming meetings, either AOB on 12 OCT (our current agenda is fairly light), or our meeting in Abu Dhabi. Thank you, J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair From: Patrick Jones <patrick.jones(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 16:37 To: "jbladel(a)godaddy.com" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Cc: Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Subject: Community Resource Consultation Dear James, As David Olive and Sally Costerton stated last week, the ICANN organization is beginning a consultation process on community resources. The aim of this effort is to solicit input from supporting organizations, advisory committees and stakeholder groups to update the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines. A copy of the consultation background document and questionnaire is attached again for your reference. Carlos Reyes and I are available between now and ICANN60 to discuss the consultation with the GNSO. We also welcome the opportunity to meet with the GNSO Council in Abu Dhabi. Individual notes are also being sent to the stakeholder group chairs within the GNSO. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. We look forward to your input. This initial phase of the consultation runs through 17 November 2017. Best regards, Patrick -- Patrick L. Jones Senior Director, Global Stakeholder Engagement Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers

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Re: [council] Call for Topics: GNSO & Board discussion ICANN60
by James M. Bladel 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Councilors – Please note that we are now beyond the 29 SEP deadline, and still have not yet received any topic ideas for our meeting with the Board in Abu Dhabi. At a minimum, I think we should flip their second question back to them, and ask: “What is the Board’s view of the impact of GDPR on ICANN?” Other possible topics could be to ask for a summary of the workshop in Montevideo, and their perceptions of ongoing work in the GNSO, including topics that are the subject of GAC Advice (CRM, Red Cross, Work Track 5, etc.). Other thoughts? Thank you, J. From: <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, September 15, 2017 at 10:23 To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "'gnso-secs(a)icann.org'" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Call for Topics: GNSO & Board discussion ICANN60 **On behalf of James Bladel** Dear councilors, The Board sent their two topics for discussion on 1 September 2017 to the SG/Cs. The two topics are: (1) What are the key issues/topics you are currently working on? (2) What are the concerns of your Group regarding GDPR and how best to mitigate? We need to send the Board the GNSO topics of discussion for the joint GNSO/ ICANN Board meeting on Sunday 29 October 2017. Could you please let us know on the mailing list what you would like to discuss? Kind regards, Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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