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Action Items: GNSO Council meeting 13 July 2017
by Nathalie Peregrine Aug. 6, 2017

Aug. 6, 2017

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items as stated during the meeting, below and as attachment arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday 13 July 2017. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council sessions and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. ACTION ITEMS GNSO COUNCIL MEETING 13 July 2017 Item 3. Consent Agenda - Appointment of James Bladel as the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community * the GNSO Secretariat to communicate this decision to the ICANN Secretary which will serve as the required written certification from the GNSO Chair designating the individual who shall represent the Decisional Participant on the EC Administration. Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE – Proposed Fundamental Bylaw Changes * GNSO Secretariat to forward the adopted resolution to the Empowered Community Administration before the expiration of the Approval Action Decision Period, as required under Section 1.4, Article 1, Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws. * James Bladel, the GNSO’s representative to the Empowered Community Administration, to coordinate with the other four Decisional Participant representatives to ensure that the Empowered Community Administration observes and completes the appropriate process outlined in Section 1.4(b) and (c), Annex D. Item 6. COUNCIL VOTE – Approval of GNSO Council Review of the GAC Communique from Johannesburg * Volunteers to revise response to GAC Communique and circulate revised draft to the Council as soon as possible. Volunteers include: Paul, James, Jeff Neuman (if allowed), Rubens, Heather (sanity check), Phil, Darcy, possibly Stephanie (to convey Avri’s views), and Carlos. Volunteers to consider input received in relation to Geo Names section as well as IGO section, including offering the opportunity to detail IGO/INGO CRP recommendations with the ICANN Board prior to a vote being taken to provide details how small group, IGO comments factored into Final Report and recommendations. * GNSO Leadership to provide 7-day notice of e-vote to approve response to GAC Communique Item 7: COUNCIL Vote – Next steps in relation to Charter for the Cross Community Working Group on Internet Governance * Motion deferred - GNSO leadership to add this item to the Council agenda for August meeting. * All Council members to provide input and proposed amendments to the motions as soon as possible so that discussion can continue on the mailing list ahead of the meeting. Item 8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Possible Change to the Name of the GNSO * Item deferred – GNSO Council leadership to add this item to the Council agenda for August meeting. Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Cross Community Working Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names * Council members to consider drafting Motion for August meeting on this topic. * Ben Fuller to solicit input from ccNSO on this topic and provide feedback to the GNSO Council Please note that all Action Items have been posted on the Action Item wiki page here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. 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<learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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FW: ccNSO position: CCWG on Country and Territory Names
by James M. Bladel Aug. 3, 2017

Aug. 3, 2017

Councilors – Please see note below, from Ben Fuller (ccNSO Liaision). The link he is referencing is here: https://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/decisions-resolutions/2017 Thanks— J. On 7/26/17, 9:30 , "Ben Fuller" <ben(a)fuller.na> wrote: James, The ccNSO Council had the future of the CCWG on Country and Territory Names on the agenda for its meeting of 20 July 2017. The position adopted by the ccNSO Council is as follows: 1. Close this CWG in accordance with and as foreseen in the charter. 2. Recommend that the ICANN community consolidate all policy efforts relating to geographic names (as that term has traditionally very broadly been defined in the ICANN environment to this point) to enable in-depth analyses and discussions on all aspects related to all geographic-related names. This is the only way, in our view, to determine whether a harmonized framework is truly achievable. 3. Recommend that future policy development work must facilitate an all-inclusive dialogue to ensure that all members of the community have the opportunity to participate. Again, we believe that this is the only way to determine whether a harmonized framework is truly achievable. Best, Ben -- ********************************* Dr Ben Fuller http://www.fuller.na ben(a)fuller.na, abutiben(a)gmail.com Skype: drbenfuller *********************************

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FW: [Ext] Hello / resignation of Ed Morris from the GNSO Council
by Terri Agnew July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

Hello Councilors, Please see notification email from Ed Morris below regarding resignation from the GNSO Council. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri -----Original Message----- From: Edward Morris [mailto:edward.morris@alumni.usc.edu] Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 1:03 PM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Hello Hi Terri, I've just been alerted to the fact there is some question as to my intention concerning Council. I'm not sure why that is: I thought I was pretty clear in an earlier message to the NCSG Chair. Yes, due to some changes in my life and obligations elsewhere I have resigned from Council. Please extend my best wishes to everyone and my appreciation particularly to yourself and other members of staff for the kindness and consideration you and they have shown me during the past three years. Kind Regards, Ed Morris Sent from my iPhone

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Notification of Electronic vote: Adoption of the GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué for submission to the ICANN Board 31 July 2017 - 4 August 2017
by Nathalie Peregrine July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

Dear Councilors, The GNSO Council email ballot on the motion to adopt the GNSO Review of the GAC Communique for submission to the ICANN Board (https://community.icann.org/x/DAAhB ) will be launched shortly. The vote opens at 23:59 UTC on Monday 31 July 2017 and closes at 23:59 UTC on Friday 4 August 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 us with a telephone number before 23:00 UTC today, 31 July 2017. Please be sure to mark only one response: * In favour, * Not in favour, * Abstain Please also note the following applicable procedures: * 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. * The voting threshold required for the motion to pass successfully is a simple majority of the Council. * 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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Fwd: Ed Morris and Tatiana Tropina
by James M. Bladel July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

Councilors - Pleas see note below from Tapani, clarifying the NCSG appointment of a temporary alternate. Thanks — J. Begin forwarded message: FROM Tapani Tarvainen <ncsg(a)tapani.tarvainen.info> Subject: Ed Morris and Tatiana Tropina Date: July 30, 2017 at 11:24:25 CDT TO James M. Bladel <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Dear James, As some people have observed, my temporary alternate appointment for Ed Morris was a bit self-contradictory: when a councillor resigns, a temporary replacement should be appointed, not a temporary alternate. So I need to clarify things a bit: I have not received any formal resignation message from Ed, indeed the only communication from him regarding this is still what I posted to NCSG EC list earlier: https://lists.ncsg.is/pipermail/ncsg-ec/2017-July/000143.html We discussed about that in NCSG EC, whether that should be interpreted as resignation, and while we actually thought it could, we still need to figure out how to do it by the book if Ed continues to ignore requests for clarification. So, for now Ed's status is formally unchanged and Tatiana should be his temporary alternate until we sort this out. Please feel free to forward this to the Council. Thank you, -- Tapani Tarvainen ----- Forwarded message from Confirmation Message <no-reply(a)wufoo.com> ----- GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form Name of Officer: * Tapani Tarvainen Officer Email Address: * [1]ncsg(a)tapani.tarvainen.info Date Prepared: * Friday, July 28, 2017 GNSO Organization: * Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: * NCSG Chair Voting Remedy: * Temporary Alternate Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: * Edward Morris has resigned from the council. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: * Any and all. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: [Note: may not exceed 3 months initially; may be renewed by sending an email with explanation to GNSO Secretariat] * Saturday, October 28, 2017 Please identify the individual (cannot be a current GNSO Councilor) who will serve as the abstaining Councilor's Temporary Alternate. [Note: if not already published and available, a short bio and Statement/Disclosure of Interest should be prepared by the Temporary Alternate and delivered to the GNSO Secretariat in advance of any discussion or voting scheduled to take place]. * Tatiana Tropina Temporary Alternate Email Address: * [2]tatiana.tropina(a)gmail.com References 1. mailto:ncsg@tapani.tarvainen.info 2. mailto:tatiana.tropina@gmail.com ----- End forwarded message -----

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Re: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique
by Austin, Donna July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

Heather, All During an RySG call yesterday there was considerable discussion about the merits of each of the proposed options relating to the geographic names. I understand (and sincerely apologise) this request is late in the day; however, the RySG has requested that consideration be given to a potential third option that would serve to replace both Option A and Option B. As you will see, this third option contains the main elements of both Option A and B, and also addresses the comment from Paul McGrady that the response call out the community discussions in Johannesburg: The GNSO Council also takes note of the “Geographic Names as Top-Level Domains“ section of the communiqué restating previous advice and positions. Among those positions are references that imply that certain geographic top-level domains should be addressed by, and only through, a ccNSO PDP. With respect to that position we note that rather than initiative a ccNSO PDP on country and territory names at the top-level, the ccNSO established a Cross Community Working Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names (CCWG UCTN) that was jointly chartered by the ccNSO and GNSO. The CCWG UCTN recently produced a final report, but was unable to provide recommendations on the use of country and territory names as TLDs, beyond the use of two-characters. The GNSO strongly believes that these issues are currently within the scope and charter of the GNSO Policy Development Process on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures (SubPro PDP). As a result of the recent Cross Community Discussions on geographic names conducted at ICANN 59, the SubPro PDP is establishing a new Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level and inviting representatives from each of the SOs and ACs to form a Leadership Team for that Work Track. The GNSO Council encourages participation from the community, including the GAC, in that SubPro PDP to ensure a multi-stakeholder bottom up solution to this issue. This approach is consistent with the GAC’s position also contained in the “Geographic Names as Top-Level Domains” section of the communiqué “ … that any further process of policy review and development should: (a) continue to allow all stakeholder groups to participate equally; (b) take into account the history and rationale of the arrangements currently in place; and (c) apply an evidence-based policy approach to any proposals for future arrangements.” As Rubens has already noted on the Council list, the respective authors of Options A and B both recognize potential shortcomings of their suggested text and to that end both Rubens and Jeff both support the proposed amendment. Thank you for considering this late amendment, which serves to replace both Option A and Option B. Donna From: council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Heather Forrest Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 5:54 AM To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: gnso-secs(a)icann.org Subject: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Dear Council colleagues, We have reached a point of near finalization of the GNSO Response to the GAC Johannesburg Communique. The one outstanding item amongst the members of the revision team is the text relating to geographic names. You'll see this text in the attached draft as Option A and Option B. For our input to reach the Board in time for its meeting with the GAC in the week of 14 August, we cannot push this out to the next Council meeting in late August. For our response to be timely and effective, we need a Communique Response that we can agree on in full before it goes to electronic vote. We had scheduled an electronic Council vote to open this Thursday, but we don't yet have a final text to vote on. Hence I propose we delay the electronic vote to open next Monday to give us all time to consider and take instructions (if appropriate) on Option A and B. To help us get to final, votable text, please could you review the attached and complete the Doodle to express support for either Option A or B on geo names. Doodle: https://icannorg.doodle.com/poll/yqdx3g5gdfi5uz2t<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icannorg.doodle.com_po…> Timeline: · Monday, 24 July: Doodle (to select Option A or B on geo names text) opens · Friday, 28 July: Doodle closes · Monday, 31 July: Electronic vote on Council motion approving the GNSO Response to GAC Joburg Communique (including preferred Option A or B) opens · Friday, 4 August: Electronic vote closes · Monday, 7 August: GNSO Response to GAC Communique transmitted to Board Many thanks to Marika and the Secretariat team for helping to coordinate both the Doodle and e-vote in such a tight timeframe. Also noting that James and Donna are both away today, so I'm on point to shepherd this through. Best wishes to all, Heather

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Re: [council] FW: Rubens Kuhl re elected to GNSO Council
by James M. Bladel July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

(Getting caught up on my inbox) Congratulations, Rubens! J. On 7/28/17, 7:08 , "council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of Terri Agnew" <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of terri.agnew(a)icann.org> wrote: **Please see note below from Paul Diaz - RySG Chair. Kind regards, Terri ** Hi, all This note confirms that Rubens Kuhl was re-elected to a second term as RySG rep to the GNSO Council. His term will be from Oct17-Oct19. Best, P Paul Diaz RySG Chair Please excuse typos, as this was sent from my iPad.

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Re: [council] [EXTERNAL] Re: DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique
by Darcy Southwell July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

I agree with James and Donna on this. From: <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of "James M. Bladel" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Date: Monday, July 31, 2017 at 9:33 AM To: "Austin, Donna" <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar> Cc: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] [EXTERNAL] Re: DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Good morning all. I agree with Donna, and feel it’s important that we leave this statement in our response. Thanks — J. On Jul 31, 2017 at 10:55 , Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar> wrote: Hi Rafik Our response needs to respond to the suggestion in the restated GAC advice that certain geographic TLDs should only be addressed through a ccNSO PDP. I think it’s important that our response reflect that while the ccNSO could have initiated a PDP on country and territory names, they chose not to. However, they did establish a CCWG. The language is not intended to be adversarial. It is intended to be factual to ensure that the Board understands that despite the GAC advice, which was provided some years ago, the ccNSO chose a CCWG rather a PDP as the mechanism to consider country and territory names as TLDs. I personally think this is important and would prefer to leave the language as it is. Donna From: Rafik Dammak [mailto:rafik.dammak@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 3:59 PM To: James M. Bladel <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Cc: Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org>; Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar>; Johan Helsingius <julf(a)julf.com>; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Hi , a quick comment here, do we really need such statement "rather than initiate a ccNSO PDP on country and territory names at the top-level"? I think we are already making about point and such statement can be perceived as adversarial. I would like to suggest to remove it and that won't change the substance of our response. Best, Rafik 2017-07-29 5:29 GMT+09:00 James M. Bladel <jbladel(a)godaddy.com>: Colleagues- Marika has sent me the final language via skype, and as the maker of the motion I can agree with this text. Thanks -- J. ------------- James Bladel GoDaddy On July 28, 2017 at 11:12:21, Austin, Donna via council (council(a)gnso.icann.org) wrote: It was indeed a typo. Thanks Julf. -----Original Message----- From: council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Marika Konings Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:56 PM To: Johan Helsingius <julf(a)julf.com>; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: Re: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Thanks, Julf. Assuming that was indeed a typo, please find updated version attached with the typo corrected. Best regards, Marika On 7/28/17, 08:49, "council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of Johan Helsingius" <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org on behalf of julf(a)julf.com> wrote: > Please find attached for your review the updated GNSO Council Review of > the GAC Communique which includes the language proposed by Donna below > (replacing the original option A and B). Looks good! A minor typo - I assume that in "With respect to that position we note that rather than initiative a ccNSO PDP on country and territory names", it should read "initiate" instead of "initiative"? Julf _______________________________________________ council mailing list council(a)gnso.icann.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mm.icann.org_mailman_l… _______________________________________________ council mailing list council(a)gnso.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council _______________________________________________ council mailing list council(a)gnso.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council _______________________________________________ council mailing list council(a)gnso.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council

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Re: [council] [Ext] RE: DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique
by Marika Konings July 30, 2017

July 30, 2017

Hi Paul, The option A language read as follows: Option A The GNSO Council also takes note of the “Geographic Names as Top-Level Domains“ section of the communiqué restating previous advice and positions. Among those positions are references that imply that certain geographic top-level domains should be addressed by, and only through, a ccNSO PDP. With respect to that position we note (i) that a ccNSO PDP was not commenced on country and territory names at the top-level, (ii) a Cross Community Working Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names produced a final report in which no recommendations were made on any issues other than the use of two-characters at the top-level, and (iii) these issues are currently within the scope of and charter of the GNSO Policy Develop Process on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures (SubPro PDP). Our understanding is that the SubPro PDP will be establishing a new Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level and inviting persons from each of the SOs and ACs to participate in the leadership of that Work Track. The GNSO Council encourages participation from the community, including the GAC, in that SubPro PDP to ensure a multi-stakeholder bottom up solution to this issue. Best regards, Marika From: icannlists <icannlists(a)winston.com> Date: Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 21:08 To: Michele Neylon - Blacknight <michele(a)blacknight.com>, Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org>, Donna Austin <donna.austin(a)team.neustar>, Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com>, GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Hi Marika, Can I have the Option A language as quickly as practical? I need to send that to the IPC list along with Option C which was in the attachment. They want to compare the two. Thanks! Best, Paul From: council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Michele Neylon - Blacknight Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 10:13 AM To: Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org>; Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar>; Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com>; GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: gnso-secs(a)icann.org Subject: Re: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Marika et al I’d like to vote in support of the amended text, but the Doodle only refers to the original option A and B. Regards Michele -- Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions Hosting, Colocation & Domains https://www.blacknight.com/[blacknight.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.blacknight.com_&d=…> http://blacknight.blog/[blacknight.blog]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__blacknight.blog_&d=DwMG…> Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 Direct Dial: +353 (0)59 9183090 Personal blog: https://michele.blog/[michele.blog]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__michele.blog_&d=DwMGaQ…> Some thoughts: https://ceo.hosting/[ceo.hosting]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ceo.hosting_&d=DwMGaQ&…> ------------------------------- 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<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org>> Date: Friday 28 July 2017 at 07:39 To: "Austin, Donna" <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar<mailto:Donna.Austin@team.neustar>>, Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com<mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com>>, GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>>, Jeff Neuman <jeff.neuman(a)valideus.com<mailto:jeff.neuman@valideus.com>> Subject: Re: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Dear All, Please find attached for your review the updated GNSO Council Review of the GAC Communique which includes the language proposed by Donna below (replacing the original option A and B). If there are no objections, this will be the version that will be considered as part of the electronic vote which is due to open on Monday. Best regards, Marika From: <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of "Austin, Donna via council" <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Reply-To: Donna Austin <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar<mailto:Donna.Austin@team.neustar>> Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 17:12 To: Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com<mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com>>, GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>>, Jeff Neuman <jeff.neuman(a)valideus.com<mailto:jeff.neuman@valideus.com>> Subject: Re: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Heather, All During an RySG call yesterday there was considerable discussion about the merits of each of the proposed options relating to the geographic names. I understand (and sincerely apologise) this request is late in the day; however, the RySG has requested that consideration be given to a potential third option that would serve to replace both Option A and Option B. As you will see, this third option contains the main elements of both Option A and B, and also addresses the comment from Paul McGrady that the response call out the community discussions in Johannesburg: The GNSO Council also takes note of the “Geographic Names as Top-Level Domains“ section of the communiqué restating previous advice and positions. Among those positions are references that imply that certain geographic top-level domains should be addressed by, and only through, a ccNSO PDP. With respect to that position we note that rather than initiative a ccNSO PDP on country and territory names at the top-level, the ccNSO established a Cross Community Working Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names (CCWG UCTN) that was jointly chartered by the ccNSO and GNSO. The CCWG UCTN recently produced a final report, but was unable to provide recommendations on the use of country and territory names as TLDs, beyond the use of two-characters. The GNSO strongly believes that these issues are currently within the scope and charter of the GNSO Policy Development Process on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures (SubPro PDP). As a result of the recent Cross Community Discussions on geographic names conducted at ICANN 59, the SubPro PDP is establishing a new Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top Level and inviting representatives from each of the SOs and ACs to form a Leadership Team for that Work Track. The GNSO Council encourages participation from the community, including the GAC, in that SubPro PDP to ensure a multi-stakeholder bottom up solution to this issue. This approach is consistent with the GAC’s position also contained in the “Geographic Names as Top-Level Domains” section of the communiqué “ … that any further process of policy review and development should: (a) continue to allow all stakeholder groups to participate equally; (b) take into account the history and rationale of the arrangements currently in place; and (c) apply an evidence-based policy approach to any proposals for future arrangements.” As Rubens has already noted on the Council list, the respective authors of Options A and B both recognize potential shortcomings of their suggested text and to that end both Rubens and Jeff both support the proposed amendment. Thank you for considering this late amendment, which serves to replace both Option A and Option B. Donna From: council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org> [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Heather Forrest Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 5:54 AM To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Cc: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Subject: [council] DOODLE to finalise updated GNSO Review of the GAC Communique Dear Council colleagues, We have reached a point of near finalization of the GNSO Response to the GAC Johannesburg Communique. The one outstanding item amongst the members of the revision team is the text relating to geographic names. You'll see this text in the attached draft as Option A and Option B. For our input to reach the Board in time for its meeting with the GAC in the week of 14 August, we cannot push this out to the next Council meeting in late August. For our response to be timely and effective, we need a Communique Response that we can agree on in full before it goes to electronic vote. We had scheduled an electronic Council vote to open this Thursday, but we don't yet have a final text to vote on. Hence I propose we delay the electronic vote to open next Monday to give us all time to consider and take instructions (if appropriate) on Option A and B. To help us get to final, votable text, please could you review the attached and complete the Doodle to express support for either Option A or B on geo names. Doodle: https://icannorg.doodle.com/poll/yqdx3g5gdfi5uz2t<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icannorg.doodle.com_po…> Timeline: · Monday, 24 July: Doodle (to select Option A or B on geo names text) opens · Friday, 28 July: Doodle closes · Monday, 31 July: Electronic vote on Council motion approving the GNSO Response to GAC Joburg Communique (including preferred Option A or B) opens · Friday, 4 August: Electronic vote closes · Monday, 7 August: GNSO Response to GAC Communique transmitted to Board Many thanks to Marika and the Secretariat team for helping to coordinate both the Doodle and e-vote in such a tight timeframe. Also noting that James and Donna are both away today, so I'm on point to shepherd this through. Best wishes to all, Heather ________________________________ The contents of this message may be privileged and confidential. If this message has been received in error, please delete it without reading it. 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FW: Rubens Kuhl re elected to GNSO Council
by Terri Agnew July 30, 2017

July 30, 2017

**Please see note below from Paul Diaz - RySG Chair. Kind regards, Terri ** Hi, all This note confirms that Rubens Kuhl was re-elected to a second term as RySG rep to the GNSO Council. His term will be from Oct17-Oct19. Best, P Paul Diaz RySG Chair Please excuse typos, as this was sent from my iPad.

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