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FW: [CCWG-ACCT] Fwd: CCWG-Accountability-WS2-Extension-SubmissiontoCharteringOrganzations
by James M. Bladel May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017

Councilors – Please see attached for a request from the CCWG-ACCT co-chairs. Synopsis: The CCWG-ACCT will not complete its work on Workstream 2 (WS2) before the end of FY2017 in June. They are requesting an extension of this work, and to carry funding for WS2 forward in to the FY2018 budget. Let’s discuss our response, if any. Thank you, J. From: <accountability-cross-community-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Bernard Turcotte <turcotte.bernard(a)gmail.com> Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 8:46 To: Accountability Cross Community <accountability-cross-community(a)icann.org> Subject: [CCWG-ACCT] Fwd: CCWG-Accountability-WS2-Extension-SubmissiontoCharteringOrganzations All, Please find below the message from the Co-Chairs to the Chairs of the CCWG-Accountability Chartering Organizations requesting an extension of WS2 for all of FY18. Bernard Turcotte ICANN Staff Support to the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bernard Turcotte <turcotte.bernard(a)gmail.com<mailto:turcotte.bernard@gmail.com>> Date: Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 9:44 AM Subject: CCWG-Accountability-WS2-Extension-SubmissiontoCharteringOrganzations To: soac-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:soac-chairs@icann.org> Cc: "Thomas Rickert (thomas(a)rickert.net<mailto:thomas@rickert.net>)" <thomas(a)rickert.net<mailto:thomas@rickert.net>>, Mathieu Weill <mathieu.weill(a)afnic.fr<mailto:mathieu.weill@afnic.fr>>, León Felipe Sánchez Ambía <leonfelipe(a)sanchez.mx<mailto:leonfelipe@sanchez.mx>>, Jordan Carter <jordan(a)internetnz.net.nz<mailto:jordan@internetnz.net.nz>>, "ACCT-Staff (acct-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org>)" <acct-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org>> Chairs of the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 Chartering Organizations (ALAC, ASO, ccNSO, GAC, gNSO, SSAC), Please find attached a request from the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 to extend its mandate and funding for all of FY18 so it can complete its work. The CCWG-Accountability-WS2 Co-Chairs would welcome your approval or support for this request prior to the finalization of the ICANN FY18 budget and remain at your disposal to provide any additional information or presentations you should require in considering this request. CCWG-Accountability-WS2 Co-Chairs Thomas Rickert, Mathieu Weill and Leon Sanchez.

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MOTION FOR ELECTRONIC (EMAIL) VOTE - Initiate Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross Names
by James M. Bladel May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

Councilors – Attached and copied below, please find an amended version of the Motion to Initiate Policy Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross Names that was discussed during our last meeting. Recall that, during our last GNSO Council call on 20 April, the Council agreed to defer this Motion to an electronic vote, in order to allow for certain updates to be made to the text of the motion. Also note that the Council agreed to proceed with an electronic vote outside a regularly scheduled Council meeting. The updated language of the motion has been reviewed and approved by me as its proposer, and Michele and Rubens as its seconders. It includes some minor clarifications received as feedback from the ICRC representatives, but does not include any items that materially changed the scope of the affected strings, or any other items that were not discussed previously in Copenhagen. This email will also serve as notice that, as Council Chair, I am hereby formally providing all Councilors with the requisite minimum 7 days’ advance notice of the electronic vote, in accordance with Section 4.10.2.d. of the GNSO Operating Procedures (https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf) The 4-day voting period will begin at 23:59 UTC on Tuesday 2 May 2017 and close at 23:59 UTC on Saturday 6 May 2017. (Please be reminded that the GNSO Operating Procedures require that electronic voting be an open vote, and its outcome be published and recorded, with accompanying voter statements, if any, as minutes for purposes of formal record keeping.) Thank you, J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair _______________________ Initiation of Policy Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross and Red Crescent Names - Deferred to electronic vote Submitted by: James Bladel Seconded: Rubens Kuhl, Michele Neylon WHEREAS, in November 2013, the GNSO completed a Policy Development Process (PDP) which resulted in a number of consensus recommendations for protecting the identifiers of International Governmental Organizations and International Non-Governmental Organizations, including the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), at the top and second level in all generic top-level domains (gTLDs) (PDP Working Group Final Report: https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-10nov13-en.pdf, with Minority Statements: https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-minority-positions-10nov13-…<https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-minority-positions-10nov13-…)>); WHEREAS, the GNSO Council approved all the PDP consensus recommendations on 20 November 2013 (http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#20131120-2<http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#20131120-2)>) and, following a mandatory public comment period on the final PDP recommendations, sent its Recommendations Report to the ICANN Board on 23 January 2014 (https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/council-board-igo-ingo-23jan14-en.pdf<https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/council-board-igo-ingo-23jan14-en.pdf)>); WHEREAS, on 30 April 2014 the Board adopted those of the GNSO’s PDP recommendations that were consistent with GAC advice on the topic, which in relation to the Movement were for the terms “Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Crystal”, and “Red Lion & Sun” (referred to as “Scope 1 Identifiers” by the PDP Working Group) to be reserved at the top and second levels, with an Exception Procedure to be designed for the affected organization (http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-30apr14-en.htm#2…<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-30apr14-en.htm#2…)>); WHEREAS, between June 2014 and January 2015 the Board and the GNSO Council engaged in discussions of the remaining inconsistencies between GAC advice and GNSO policy, which in relation to the Movement concerned the names of 189 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the names and acronyms of the International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (referred to as “Scope 2 Identifiers” by the PDP Working Group); WHEREAS, at ICANN57 in November 2016 the Board proposed that the GAC and the GNSO engage in a facilitated, good faith discussion to attempt to resolve the remaining inconsistencies between GAC public policy advice and GNSO consensus policy recommendations regarding the “Scope 2 Identifiers” of the Movement; WHEREAS, representatives from the GAC and the GNSO engaged in such a facilitated, good faith discussion at ICANN58 in March 2017 during which the following matters were noted: (1) The public policy considerations associated with protecting the Movement’s identifiers in the domain name system (DNS); (2) The GAC’s rationale for seeking permanent protection for the terms most closely associated with the Movement and its respective components is grounded in the protections of the designations “Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Lion and Sun”, and “Red Crystal” under international treaty law and under multiple national laws; (3) The list of names of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies is a finite, limited list of specific names of the National Societies recognized within the Movement (http://www.ifrc.org/Docs/ExcelExport/NS_Directory.pdf ); (4) There are no other legitimate uses for these terms; and (5) The GAC had provided clarification following the completion of the GNSO PDP, via its March 2014 Singapore Communique, on the finite scope of the specific list of Movement names for which permanent protections were being requested (https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/28278854/Final%20Communique%2…<https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/28278854/Final%20Communique%2…)>); WHEREAS, following the GAC-GNSO discussion, the Board passed a resolution on 16 March 2017 requesting that the GNSO initiate its process for Amendments or Modifications of Approved Policies, as described in Section 16 of the GNSO PDP Manual (https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-01sep16-en.pdf<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-01sep16-en.pdf)>), to consider amending the GNSO’s approved policy concerning the specific names of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies and the specific names International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (collectively, Recommendation 5 in Section 3.1 of the PDP Working Group Final Report): and WHEREAS, the GNSO Council agrees that the aforementioned set of exceptional circumstances provides a justifiable basis for the Council to take this extraordinary step to reconsider the policy recommendation and that this is not to be viewed as the Council’s consent to reopen PDP recommendations in all cases where GNSO-developed policy is in discord with GAC advice: RESOLVED, 1.The GNSO Council hereby initiates the process described in Section 16 of the GNSO PDP Manual; accordingly, the GNSO Council requests that the PDP Working Group be reconvened for the purpose of consultation by the GNSO Council on the following proposed amendment to Recommendation 5 in Section 3.1 of the PDP Working Group Final Report: (a) The full names of the 190 Red Cross National Societies and the full names of the International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are to be placed into Specification 5 of the Base gTLD Registry Agreement, with an exception procedure to be created for cases where the relevant Red Cross Red Crescent Movement organization wishes to apply for their protected string at the second level; (b) In placing the specified identifiers into Specification 5 of the Registry Agreement, this should apply to an exact match of the full name of the relevant National Society recognized within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (in English and the official languages of its state of origin), the full names of the International Committee of the Red Cross and of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (in the six official United Nations languages) and a defined limited set of variations of these names; and (c) In considering the proposed amendment, account is to be duly taken of the matters noted during the GAC-GNSO facilitated discussion at ICANN58 as well as of the GAC’s public policy advice to reserve the finite list of names of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, as recognized within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in all gTLDs. 2. In accordance with Section 16 of the PDP Manual, the GNSO Council directs ICANN staff to post the proposed amendment to Recommendation 5 for public comment, for a period of 30 days commencing from the date of the first meeting of the reconvened PDP Working Group. 3. In accordance with Section 16 of the PDP Manual, the GNSO Council intends to put the proposed amendment to a vote following consultation with the PDP Working Group and the conclusion of the requisite public comment period. The GNSO Council notes that approval of the proposed amendment requires a Supermajority Vote of both Houses in favour of the amendment. 4. The Council thanks all of those who participated in the talks at ICANN58 in Copenhagen, and in particular Bruce Tonkin for moderating the discussion.

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Notification of Electronic vote: Motion to Initiation of Policy Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross and Red Crescent Names: 2 May 2017 - 6 May 2017
by Nathalie Peregrine April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Dear Councilors, The GNSO Council email ballot on the motion to initiate a policy amendment process of specific Red Cross Names (https://community.icann.org/x/fwLfAw) will be launched shortly. The vote opens at 23:59 UTC on Tuesday 2 May 2017 and closes at 23:59 UTC on Saturday 6 May 2017. Please make sure that you receive your ballot, from tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org>, and if you do not please let me know immediately: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please remember that if you are off email, you can cast your vote by voice, but please provide me with a telephone number before 1 May. Please be sure to mark only one response: · In favour, · Not in favour, · Abstain Please also note the following applicable procedures: o The Operating Procedures do not permit absentee voting for either motion. Under Section 4.5 of the GNSO Operating Procedures, an abstention counts as a vote “not in favour”. The ballot includes a text box for you to state your reason(s) if you wish, should you decide to abstain from voting on either motion. o The voting threshold required for the motion to pass successfully is a simple majority of the Council. o In accordance with the rules for a vote outside a Council meeting, this ballot will be an open vote (i.e. not secret) and we will record and publish the outcomes as required by the GNSO Operating Procedures. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Kind regards, Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Specialist, SOAC 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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Draft Minutes Meeting of the GNSO Council 20 April 2017 to review
by Nathalie Peregrine April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council meeting on the 20 April 2017 for your review. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_counc…> section 3.5 "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 8th May 2017. Thank you very much. Kind regards, Nathalie

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FW: Geographic Names Webinar - Transcripts and Recordings
by James M. Bladel April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Councilors – For those that missed the GeoNames webinar, or anyone interested in recordings, transcripts and slide decks, please see the link below. Thank you, J. From: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:13 Subject: Geographic Names Webinar - Transcripts and Recordings Dear all, On behalf of New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group Co-Chairs Jeff Neuman and Avri Doria, I would like to thank you for your participation in the 25 April Geographic Names Webinar. Session recordings and transcripts are now available: https://community.icann.org/x/p77RAw. Translations of the transcripts will soon be posted in the UN languages. A list of questions raised during the webinar sessions is also posted on the wiki. Presenters have been provided this list of questions and invited to provide additional written responses. These responses will be posted on the wiki as they are received. If you have any questions or feedback about the webinar, please email Geo-Names-Session(a)icann.org<mailto:Geo-Names-Session@icann.org>. Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas | Policy Specialist ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email: emily.barabas(a)icann.org

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FW: [Correspondence] 2 Letters from Steve Crocker to James Bladel
by James M. Bladel April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Councilors - Please see message below and docs attached, regarding the Board's review of GNSO responses to earlier GAC Communiques (Helsinki and Hyderabad), and their efforts to improve transparency in this process. Thank you -- J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 16:06 Subject: [Correspondence] 2 Letters from Steve Crocker to James Bladel Dear Marika, Please be so kind as to forward the attached (2) letters from Steve Crocker to James Bladel, Chair of the GNSO. The letters are concerning the GNSO Review of the GAC Communiqués from Hyderabad and Helsinki, respectively, and will be published on the ICANN Correspondence page: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence. With thanks and warm regards, Wendy Profit ICANN – Manager, Board Operations ________________________________

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Fwd: [SOAC-Leaders] Complaints Officer Blog - 27 April 2017
by James M. Bladel April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Colleagues - See below for a new blog post, regarding ICANN's Complaints Officer. Thank you -- J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org><mailto:david.olive@icann.org> Date: April 27, 2017 at 14:58:14 To: soac-leaders(a)icann.org <soac-leaders(a)icann.org><mailto:soac-leaders@icann.org> CC: Krista Papac <krista.papac(a)icann.org><mailto:krista.papac@icann.org>, soac-infoalert(a)icann.org <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org><mailto:soac-infoalert@icann.org> Subject: [SOAC-Leaders] Complaints Officer Blog - 27 April 2017 Dear Community Leaders: Please read the blog: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/complaints-office-update-objectives-next-st…. Additionally, we’ve launched a Complaints Office page on the ICANN.org<http://icann.org/> website: https://www.icann.org/complaints-office Regards. David Sent from my iPhone David A. Olive Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Managing Director, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul Hakki Yeten Cad. Selenium Plaza No:10/C K:10 34349<tel:10%2034349> Fulya, Besiktas, Istanbul Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +90.212.999.6212<tel:+90.212.999.6212> Mobile: + 1. 202.341.3611<tel:+%201.%20202.341.3611> Mobile: +90.533.341.6550<tel:+90.533.341.6550> _______________________________________________ SOAC-Leaders mailing list SOAC-Leaders(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-leaders

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Clarification & Update: Final Text of Motion for Electronic Vote on the Red Cross
by Mary Wong April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017

Dear all, Following from the email thread below, please find attached the final proposed text for the motion to initiate the GNSO’s policy amendment process in respect of the 190 Red Cross National Society Names and the 2 international Movement names. The only change that was made to the text circulated earlier is to clarify that in 2015 there were “then-189” National Societies, and the proposed amendment covers the “now-190” societies. James as proposer and Michele as one of the seconders agree with and have accepted this amendment. Rubens – as the other seconder, do you also agree? Reminder to all – electronic voting opens at 23:59 UTC on Tuesday 2 May 2017 and closes at 23:59 UTC on Saturday 6 May 2017. Thanks and cheers Mary From: Michele Neylon - Blacknight <michele(a)blacknight.com> Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 03:50 To: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org>, "James M. Bladel" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com>, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com> Cc: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] [Ext] Re: MOTION FOR ELECTRONIC (EMAIL) VOTE - Initiate Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross Names Mary I’d be supportive of your suggested wording to deal with the number of orgs affected. Regards Michele -- Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions Hosting, Colocation & Domains https://www.blacknight.com/ https://blacknight.blog/[blacknight.blog]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__blacknight.blog_&d=DwM…> https://ceo.hosting/[ceo.hosting]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ceo.hosting_&d=DwMGaQ&…> Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 Direct Dial: +353 (0)59 9183090 ------------------------------- 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 Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday 26 April 2017 at 23:51 To: James Bladel <jbladel(a)godaddy.com>, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com> Cc: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] [Ext] Re: MOTION FOR ELECTRONIC (EMAIL) VOTE - Initiate Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross Names Hello everyone – staff confirms James’ understanding of when and how the limited set of variations of the 190 Red Cross National Society names. The desire to have a single, limited list of specific variants of those 190 names is hopefully reflected in the language of the Board request as well as the current GNSO Council motion. Regarding the number of Red Cross National Societies: The number 189 was used in the Whereas clauses of the motion because there were 189 such societies at the time. The 190th Red Cross National Society (Tuvalu) only became part of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in December 2015. In this regard, Councilors may find it helpful to know that stringent criteria apply to the formation and recognition of a Red Cross National Society. For example, it can only be formed in a State that is party to the Geneva Conventions (currently, 196), and it must be formally recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in order to become a component of the Movement. Perhaps one way to avoid confusion is to use the phrase “then-189” in the Whereas clauses and “now-190” in the Resolved portion? On the motion: As James noted, this motion covers the kick-off of the potential amendment process. At the end of the consultations with the reconvened PDP Working Group and following review of the public comments received, the Council will still have to vote on whether to adopt the proposed amendment – and that motion can carry only by Supermajority vote. I hope this is helpful. Cheers Mary From: <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of "James M. Bladel" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:30 To: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com> Cc: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [council] MOTION FOR ELECTRONIC (EMAIL) VOTE - Initiate Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross Names Hello Rafik. I’ll try to address your questions below, but hoping Staff (Mary) will correct me if I get something wrong. A tighter definition for “limited set of variations” will be part of the work of the amendment (if any) resulting from the reconstituted PDP WG. But speaking generally, we noted that some groups had a formal name that was significant different than the name that it used commonly online For example, a national organization might be formally recognized as “The Red Cross of Canada” but was more commonly known as “Canadian Red Cross.” (example only, I have no idea if this organization fits the problem statement). The idea is that definitive articles and prepositions like “The” or “of” may or may not be included in the formal name, or dropped from the common name. Note that this is different than language variations / translations, and is significantly less than what the GAC/ICRC was requesting (which was a much larger list of variants and all permutations). As for the shift in numbers: The original PDP was focused on 189 organizations, but we were informed in Copenhagen that a new org was recently recognized, bringing the current number to 190. I agree that we should standardize all language on this latter figure. Good catch. And finally, a note for all Councilors: As you discuss this motion amongst your SG/C, please remind them that all we are considering is a motion that initiates a process, and that this process includes additional deliberations of the PDP WG, a Public Comment period, and a final Council vote on any resulting recommendations, assuming they differ from the original PDP conclusions. It is therefore not necessary (and perhaps not appropriate) to try and “fix” these concerns in the motion itself. But instead, the motion should launch the process, and the process can address the more substantive questions & concerns. In short, let’s have some confidence that the Working Group will conduct a thorough and comprehensive review of the issues, and take every opportunity to course-correct them if they do not. I hope this is helpful. Thank you, J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair From: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 19:51 To: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Cc: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] MOTION FOR ELECTRONIC (EMAIL) VOTE - Initiate Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross Names Hi James, quick question with regard to Resolved.1.b which mentions "a defined limited set of variations of these names" how and who will decide for those variations? btw I just noticed that in the whereas we have "189 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies," and in resolved "190 Red Cross National Societies", shouldn't be the same number (the latter is missing "Red Crescent" mention, a matter of consistency within the motion)? Best, Rafik 2017-04-26 7:04 GMT+09:00 James M. Bladel <jbladel(a)godaddy.com<mailto:jbladel@godaddy.com>>: Councilors – Attached and copied below, please find an amended version of the Motion to Initiate Policy Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross Names that was discussed during our last meeting. Recall that, during our last GNSO Council call on 20 April, the Council agreed to defer this Motion to an electronic vote, in order to allow for certain updates to be made to the text of the motion. Also note that the Council agreed to proceed with an electronic vote outside a regularly scheduled Council meeting. The updated language of the motion has been reviewed and approved by me as its proposer, and Michele and Rubens as its seconders. It includes some minor clarifications received as feedback from the ICRC representatives, but does not include any items that materially changed the scope of the affected strings, or any other items that were not discussed previously in Copenhagen. This email will also serve as notice that, as Council Chair, I am hereby formally providing all Councilors with the requisite minimum 7 days’ advance notice of the electronic vote, in accordance with Section 4.10.2.d. of the GNSO Operating Procedures (https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf)[gnso.icann.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…>. The 4-day voting period will begin at 23:59 UTC on Tuesday 2 May 2017 and close at 23:59 UTC on Saturday 6 May 2017. (Please be reminded that the GNSO Operating Procedures require that electronic voting be an open vote, and its outcome be published and recorded, with accompanying voter statements, if any, as minutes for purposes of formal record keeping.) Thank you, J. ------------------ James Bladel GNSO Chair _______________________ Initiation of Policy Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross and Red Crescent Names - Deferred to electronic vote Submitted by: James Bladel Seconded: Rubens Kuhl, Michele Neylon WHEREAS, in November 2013, the GNSO completed a Policy Development Process (PDP) which resulted in a number of consensus recommendations for protecting the identifiers of International Governmental Organizations and International Non-Governmental Organizations, including the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), at the top and second level in all generic top-level domains (gTLDs) (PDP Working Group Final Report: https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-10nov13-en.pdf[gnso.icann.o…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_issu…>, with Minority Statements: https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-minority-positions-10nov13-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_issu…>); WHEREAS, the GNSO Council approved all the PDP consensus recommendations on 20 November 2013 (http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#20131120-2[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_counc…>) and, following a mandatory public comment period on the final PDP recommendations, sent its Recommendations Report to the ICANN Board on 23 January 2014 (https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/council-board-igo-ingo-23jan14-en.pdf[gnso…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_issu…>); WHEREAS, on 30 April 2014 the Board adopted those of the GNSO’s PDP recommendations that were consistent with GAC advice on the topic, which in relation to the Movement were for the terms “Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Crystal”, and “Red Lion & Sun” (referred to as “Scope 1 Identifiers” by the PDP Working Group) to be reserved at the top and second levels, with an Exception Procedure to be designed for the affected organization (http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-30apr14-en.htm#2…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_groups…>); WHEREAS, between June 2014 and January 2015 the Board and the GNSO Council engaged in discussions of the remaining inconsistencies between GAC advice and GNSO policy, which in relation to the Movement concerned the names of 189 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the names and acronyms of the International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (referred to as “Scope 2 Identifiers” by the PDP Working Group); WHEREAS, at ICANN57 in November 2016 the Board proposed that the GAC and the GNSO engage in a facilitated, good faith discussion to attempt to resolve the remaining inconsistencies between GAC public policy advice and GNSO consensus policy recommendations regarding the “Scope 2 Identifiers” of the Movement; WHEREAS, representatives from the GAC and the GNSO engaged in such a facilitated, good faith discussion at ICANN58 in March 2017 during which the following matters were noted: (1) The public policy considerations associated with protecting the Movement’s identifiers in the domain name system (DNS); (2) The GAC’s rationale for seeking permanent protection for the terms most closely associated with the Movement and its respective components is grounded in the protections of the designations “Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Lion and Sun”, and “Red Crystal” under international treaty law and under multiple national laws; (3) The list of names of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies is a finite, limited list of specific names of the National Societies recognized within the Movement (http://www.ifrc.org/Docs/ExcelExport/NS_Directory.pdf[ifrc.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ifrc.org_Docs_Excel…> ); (4) There are no other legitimate uses for these terms; and (5) The GAC had provided clarification following the completion of the GNSO PDP, via its March 2014 Singapore Communique, on the finite scope of the specific list of Movement names for which permanent protections were being requested (https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/28278854/Final%20Communique%2…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gacweb.icann.org_downl…>); WHEREAS, following the GAC-GNSO discussion, the Board passed a resolution on 16 March 2017 requesting that the GNSO initiate its process for Amendments or Modifications of Approved Policies, as described in Section 16 of the GNSO PDP Manual (https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-01sep16-en.pdf[gnso.ic…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…>), to consider amending the GNSO’s approved policy concerning the specific names of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies and the specific names International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (collectively, Recommendation 5 in Section 3.1 of the PDP Working Group Final Report): and WHEREAS, the GNSO Council agrees that the aforementioned set of exceptional circumstances provides a justifiable basis for the Council to take this extraordinary step to reconsider the policy recommendation and that this is not to be viewed as the Council’s consent to reopen PDP recommendations in all cases where GNSO-developed policy is in discord with GAC advice: RESOLVED, 1.The GNSO Council hereby initiates the process described in Section 16 of the GNSO PDP Manual; accordingly, the GNSO Council requests that the PDP Working Group be reconvened for the purpose of consultation by the GNSO Council on the following proposed amendment to Recommendation 5 in Section 3.1 of the PDP Working Group Final Report: (a) The full names of the 190 Red Cross National Societies and the full names of the International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are to be placed into Specification 5 of the Base gTLD Registry Agreement, with an exception procedure to be created for cases where the relevant Red Cross Red Crescent Movement organization wishes to apply for their protected string at the second level; (b) In placing the specified identifiers into Specification 5 of the Registry Agreement, this should apply to an exact match of the full name of the relevant National Society recognized within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (in English and the official languages of its state of origin), the full names of the International Committee of the Red Cross and of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (in the six official United Nations languages) and a defined limited set of variations of these names; and (c) In considering the proposed amendment, account is to be duly taken of the matters noted during the GAC-GNSO facilitated discussion at ICANN58 as well as of the GAC’s public policy advice to reserve the finite list of names of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, as recognized within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in all gTLDs. 2. In accordance with Section 16 of the PDP Manual, the GNSO Council directs ICANN staff to post the proposed amendment to Recommendation 5 for public comment, for a period of 30 days commencing from the date of the first meeting of the reconvened PDP Working Group. 3. In accordance with Section 16 of the PDP Manual, the GNSO Council intends to put the proposed amendment to a vote following consultation with the PDP Working Group and the conclusion of the requisite public comment period. The GNSO Council notes that approval of the proposed amendment requires a Supermajority Vote of both Houses in favour of the amendment. 4. The Council thanks all of those who participated in the talks at ICANN58 in Copenhagen, and in particular Bruce Tonkin for moderating the discussion. _______________________________________________ council mailing list council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council

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FW: [CCWG-ACCT] Tribute messages for Mathieu
by James M. Bladel April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017

Councilors – See below. If you weren’t aware, Mathieu Weill is stepping down as ccNSO co-chair of CCWG-ACCT. Please feel free to share this announcement with your SG/C. Thanks— J. From: <accountability-cross-community-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Bernard Turcotte <turcotte.bernard(a)gmail.com> Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:44 Subject: [CCWG-ACCT] Tribute messages for Mathieu All, As you all know Mathieu is leaving the CCWG-Accountability tomorrow and we all wish him the best of luck in his new position. To mark Mathieu's departure and to underline his significant contribution to our work we will be drafting a formal letter of thanks for Mathieu which will be signed by the Co-chairs on behalf of all the CCWG-Accountability. We have also set up a Tribute page where participants can leave a personal message for Mathieu at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mSJXdsnuI98G02tDUxkkpw0rVWXCHdUqD698qfY… Cheers Bernard Turcotte ICANN Staff Support to the CCWG-Accountability-WS2

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Submission of GNSO Council Comment on Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget
by Nathalie Peregrine April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017

Dear all, The GNSO Council Comment on Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget had been posted: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/fy18-budget-2017-03-08-en It can be viewed in the Public Comment Forum: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-fy18-budget-08mar17/2017-April/date.… Kind regards, Nathalie From: Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 5:20 PM To: Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Submission of GNSO Council Comment on Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget Hi Nathalie – can you submit the GNSO Budget Comment to the public comment forum (comments-fy18-budget-08mar17(a)icann.org)<mailto:comments-fy18-budget-08mar17@icann.org)>. Please accompany it with the message below and the attachment (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/draft-comments-plan-budget-20apr17-en.pdf) Also cc Xavier. Once it has been posted, please send a note to the GNSO Council. Thank you, Marika ========== On behalf of James Bladel, GNSO Chair, please find attached the input from the GNSO Council on the draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget which was adopted unanimously by the GNSO Council during its meeting on 20 April. ================ Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@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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