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MOTION - GNSO Validation of CCWG-Accountablity WS2 Request for Extension of Mandate and Budget for FY2018
by James M. Bladel 08 May '17

08 May '17

Councilors – Attached and copied below, please find a motion for your consideration during our 18 MAY 2017 meeting. I have not received any questions or oppositions to this issue on the mailing list, and a few Councilors have responded with support. Therefore, I’m proposing that this motion be slated for our Consent Agenda. Should any Councilor wish to discuss or amend this motion, we can move it off the Consent Agenda during our call. Thank you, J. _______________________ GNSO validation of the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 request for extension of mandate and funding for FY18 WHEREAS, 1. The CCWG-Accountability-WS2 funding for FY17 was part of the FY17 Transition budget which was funded from ICANN’s reserve fund for a total of 8.8M$. 2. The CCWG-Accountability-WS2 confirmed at its face to face meeting at ICANN 58 in Copenhagen that it would not be able to complete its work by the end of FY17 as originally planned. 3. In working on estimating the cost of the WS2 extension for FY18 with the PCST and ICANN Finance the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 published the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 FY18 Expense Forecast and Assumptions (see Annex B<http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/attachments/20170427/c2d53b7e/CCWG-Ac…>) which estimates that the extension of WS2 for all of FY18, including all costs of the Transition for FY17, would still remain within the original Transition budget. 1. The CCWG-Accountability-WS2 chairs submitted a request to the GNSO, as one of the chartering organizations of the CCWG-Accountability-WS2, to support the extension of its mandate and funding for all of FY18 (see https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2017-April/019936.html). 2. In considering this request the GNSO notes that the funding for the Transition budget was from the ICANN reserve fund and that any extension of the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 for FY18 should also be funded similarly and as such would not impact the standard operating budget for FY18. 3. The GNSO Council has discussed and reviewed all the relevant materials. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council hereby supports the CCWG-Accountability-WS2 request for an extension of its mandate and funding for FY18. 2. The GNSO Council expects to receive regular updates on actual expenditures as tracked against this adopted budget, as well as the status of WS2 activities. Additionally, the GNSO Council reserves the right to provide further input on the budget allocation in relation to the CCWG-Accountability related activities in FY18. 3. The GNSO Council expects ICANN staff, including its office of General Counsel, to continue to provide the assistance requested by the CCWG and its working groups in an expeditious, comprehensive, and unbiased manner. 4. The GNSO Council expects the CCWG-Accountability and staff to work within the constraints of the approved budget, and that excess costs or requests for additional funding beyond said budget should be recommended by the Legal Committee only when deemed essential to completion of the CCWG's work and objectives. 5. The GNSO Council requests the GNSO Secretariat to communicate this resolution to the CCWG-Accountability Chairs, and to the office of the ICANN CFO.

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Reminder: Document and Motion deadline Monday, 8 May 2017 at 23:59 UTC for the GNSO Council Meeting 18 May 2017 at 12:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine 08 May '17

08 May '17

Dear Councilors, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. MONDAY, 8 May 2017 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on 18 May 2017 at 12:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list and will then be posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/eQLfAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Thank you very much. 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<learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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Notification of Board Seat 14 Selection
by Marika Konings 05 May '17

05 May '17

Dear Empowered Community Administration, cc. ICANN Secretary and Decisional Participants On behalf of the GNSO Chair, James Bladel, please find attached a notification concerning the selection for Board Seat 14. Best regards, Marika 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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Reminder: Update: Notification of Electronic vote: Motion to Initiation of Policy Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross and Red Crescent Names: 3 May 2017 - 7 May 2017
by Nathalie Peregrine 05 May '17

05 May '17

Dear all, Please note that the electronic vote closes on Sunday 7 May 2017 at 23:59 UTC. Have a lovely weekend! Kind regards Nathalie From: <gnso-secs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:54 AM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-secs] Update: Notification of Electronic vote: Motion to Initiation of Policy Amendment Process on Specific Red Cross and Red Crescent Names: 3 May 2017 - 7 May 2017 Dear Councilors, The GNSO Council email ballot on the motion to initiate a policy amendment process of specific Red Cross Names will be launched shortly. Considering the friendly amendment made to Resolved Clause 2, (please see updated motion here: (https://community.icann.org/x/fwLfAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>) which has been accepted by the Motion seconders, the electronic vote will now start a day later. The vote opens at 23:59 UTC on Wednesday 3 May 2017 and closes at 23:59 UTC on Sunday 7 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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FW: notice re RySG Secretariat
by James M. Bladel 05 May '17

05 May '17

Councilors, FYI – Please see below for an announcement from the Registry Stakeholder Group. Thank you, J. From: <2017-cph-excoms(a)googlegroups.com> on behalf of Paul Diaz <pdiaz(a)pir.org> Date: Friday, May 5, 2017 at 8:05 Subject: FW: notice re RySG Secretariat FYI – please share with your colleagues as appropriate From: regycon(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:regycon@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Diaz Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 2:25 PM Cc: rysg.operations.coord(a)gmail.com; rysgsecretariat(a)gmail.com Subject: [REGYCON] notice re RySG Secretariat As most of you are aware, Cherie Stubbs informed the RySG Executive Committee at ICANN 57 (Hyderabad) that she intended to pare back her duties. Cherie has been the Secretariat for 16+ years, and has provided the critical support and structure to meet the day-to-day needs of the membership and leadership. This became an even bigger challenge with the launch of the new gTLDs 5 years ago when we found ourselves going from a steady state of 14 members with two dozen participants to over 100 members and 200+ participants. Cherie has brought the administrative and organizational strength we needed to make this journey, but now wants to pursue a different course. After numerous discussions and planning, we started implementing a transition plan following ICANN 58 (Copenhagen). I’m pleased to report that Cherie will continue to support the RySG, but in a different capacity. Moving forward, Cherie Stubb’s new role will be as RySG Operations Coordinator, and will oversee key internal RySG business and operations needs. A description of those duties follows. Cherie’s new email address will be rysg.operations.coord(a)gmail.com<mailto:rysg.operations.coord@gmail.com>; please update your records. I’m also pleased to report that Sue Schuler has stepped into the RySG Secretariat role. Sue was hired as the RySG Data Management Assistant about 2 ½ years ago, and her responsibilities have expanded since then. Besides managing membership tracking/rosters and dues invoicing, Sue helped design and manages the updated RySG website. She also has been attending in-person meetings and, through Cherie's mentoring, is now supporting the RySG membership’s needs. Sue already has taken the lead on coordinating the RySG bi-weekly conference calls, and provides support to the majority of other RySG working groups. A description of Sue’s new responsibilities follows. Moving forward, Sue will use the rysgsecretariat(a)gmail.com<mailto:rysgsecretariat@gmail.com> address; please update your records. My summary of Cherie’s and Sue’s duties are by no means exhaustive. We expect that there will be cross over and cross support as they’re both committed to assuring that the overall needs of the RySG are met. That said, please don't hesitate to contact me, any other member of the Executive Committee, or Cherie and Sue if you have any questions about these points. Best, Paul Diaz Chair, RySG __

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FW: [CCWG-ACCT] Fwd: CCWG-Accountability-WS2-Extension-SubmissiontoCharteringOrganzations
by James M. Bladel 05 May '17

05 May '17

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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FW: [soac-chairs] Participation of the ccNSO in the RDS-WHOIS2 review
by James M. Bladel 04 May '17

04 May '17

Councilors – See below and attached for a message from Katrina Sataki, regarding the ccNSO’s participation in RDS-RT. Thank you, J. From: <soac-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv> Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:14 To: 'Steve Crocker' <steve.crocker(a)board.icann.org> Cc: "goran.marby(a)icann.org" <goran.marby(a)icann.org>, "ccnso-council(a)icann.org" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, 'Chris Disspain' <chris(a)disspain.uk>, 'Mike Silber' <mike.silber(a)board.icann.org>, SO-AC Chairs List <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Subject: [soac-chairs] Participation of the ccNSO in the RDS-WHOIS2 review Dear Steve: As, according to Section 4.6 (e) of the Bylaws, the Board caused the Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) review, I convey to you the ccNSO Council decision with respect to participation of the ccNSO in this review. As always, the ccNSO Council is available to explain its position. Kindest regards, Katrina Sataki Chair of the ccNSO Council

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FW: [SOAC-Leaders] Home | ICANN Public Meetings
by James M. Bladel 04 May '17

04 May '17

For anyone who hasn’t already seen this announcement regarding ICANN62 in Panama… J. From: <soac-leaders-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 2:01 Subject: [SOAC-Leaders] Home | ICANN Public Meetings https://meetings.icann.org/en/ Recent Announcements Date Change for ICANN62 in June 2018 to be held in Panama<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-05-02-en> The ICANN Board has approved Panama as the location in Latin America to host ICANN's 62nd public meeting. Previously scheduled for the week of 18 June, this Policy Forum has been moved to 25-28 June to respect the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday... 02 May 2017 ICANN Publishes ICANN58 By the Numbers Report<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-04-24-en> Today, ICANN published the results of the ICANN58 By the Numbers report that details the technical, demographic and attendance statistics. This report summarizes our statistical data from ICANN's second Community Forum of the new meeting strategy.... 24 April 2017 Puerto Rico and Barcelona Identified as ICANN Meeting Sites for 2018<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-22-en> 22 Dec 2016 MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ICANN MEETINGS ><https://meetings.icann.org/en/announcements> ________________________________ [https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/standards_of_behavior_button…]<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/expected-standards-22aug16…> Click here<https://www.icann.org/news/announcements> for ICANN announcements. Latest blog posts can be found here<https://www.icann.org/news/blog>. Are you a Journalist? Find helpful information here.<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/press-2014-03-17-en> ________________________________ Up Next: [https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/resize/dark_blue-275x156.png]<https://meetings.icann.org/en/johannesburg59> Hosted by 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>

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FW: [SOAC-Leaders] Fwd: SOACs Feedback on the Draft Gender Diversity & Participation Survey by 20 May
by James M. Bladel 04 May '17

04 May '17

Councilors, see below. ICANN Staff is preparing a community-wide survey on Gender Diversity and Participation. Before the survey launches, they are seeking feedback from SO/ACs on the draft (linked below). Please review, and submit any thoughts or comments you’d like to share on this upcoming survey. Thank you, J. From: <soac-leaders-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 16:08 Cc: Sally Costerton <sally.costerton(a)icann.org>, Ergys Ramaj <ergys.ramaj(a)icann.org> Subject: [SOAC-Leaders] Fwd: SOACs Feedback on the Draft Gender Diversity & Participation Survey by 20 May Ergys Ramaj Dear Community Leaders: Please review this message from Sr. Director, Public Responsibility As you are aware, the ICANN organization is planning to launch a survey on Gender Diversity and Participation in the ICANN community. The purpose is to determine current perceptions of gender diversity within the ICANN community and to identify potential barriers to participation. The document has gone through several rounds of reviews and is ready to be shared with SOACs for additional input. One important point is to clarify how this survey is different and/or complements the work currently taking place in the Work Stream 2 (WS2) Diversity subgroup<https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Diversity>. The questionnaire recently sent to the SOACs by the WS2 Diversity subgroup focuses specifically on SOACs current processes and procedures. On the other hand, the Gender Diversity and Participation survey aims to assess perceptions about gender and participation across all of the ICANN community. It also focuses specifically on gender as one aspect of diversity, following community calls for data pertaining specifically to gender. Other elements of diversity are being discussed in the WS2 Diversity subgroup and may be explored with future surveys. Before we launch the survey, we would appreciate feedback from the SOACs by 20 May 2017. The current draft has benefitted from insights and input provided by members of the ICANN organization, Board, and WS2 Diversity subgroup. Here is a link to the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kEd5LMwMiKau0skX-MGBOZd6BFgcQTq6qdvHA40… — Comments/suggestions/questions could be made on the document or emailed directly to me. Shortly following SOACs review, the survey will be advertised across the community. Responses will be anonymous, and survey responses will be used in accordance with ICANN’s Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/privacy-2012-12-21-en>. The data will be analyzed to identify perceived gaps, trends, and potential next steps; a final report with the findings will be widely disseminated, and next steps will be up to the community. Looking forward to any thoughts you may have and many thanks in advance. Best, Ergys

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GAC/Board discussion about Copenhagen Communique
by Austin, Donna 04 May '17

04 May '17

Hi All This from the GAC website. 27 April 2017 GAC and ICANN Board conference call recording<http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20170427_GAC_ICANN_Board.zip> Adobe Connect recording<https://participate.icann.org/p34pzh2hdws/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=b58fa272a54279dc…> Call Notes<https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/27132037/NOTES%20OF%20BOARD%2…> Unfortunately, it would appear that our input on the GAC communique was too late to be taken into account for these discussions, which are only intended to be an opportunity for the Board to better understand the communique before preparing their formal response. However, I expect that the Board will consider the GNSO Council input when developing their response to the GAC communique. Donna

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