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FW: [gnso-chairs] Transmittal GNSO Council’s review of the Johannesburg GAC Communiqué to the ICANN Board 07 August 2017
by jbladel＠godaddy.com Aug. 8, 2017

Aug. 8, 2017

Councilors, FYI. The GNSO response to the GAC Johannesburg Communique has been submitted to the Board. Many thanks to all who worked on this. Thank you, J. From: <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 8:03 To: "Board-Ops-Team(a)icann.org" <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: "'gnso-secs(a)icann.org'" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] Transmittal GNSO Council’s review of the Johannesburg GAC Communiqué to the ICANN Board 07 August 2017 Dear Board Operations Colleagues, Please find the attached letter regarding transmittal of GNSO Review of the GAC Communique to the ICANN Board, please forward to the ICANN Board from the GNSO Council leadership. The letter will be posted shortly on the GNSO Correspondence page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Secretariat Services Coordinator, GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Action Items: GNSO Council meeting 13 July 2017
by Nathalie Peregrine Aug. 7, 2017

Aug. 7, 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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Electronic vote result / Adoption of the GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué for submission to the ICANN Board
by Terri Agnew Aug. 5, 2017

Aug. 5, 2017

Dear Councilors, The GNSO Council email vote on the motion on the Adoption of the GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué for submission to the ICANN Board (see: https://community.icann.org/x/DAAhB) closed at 23:59 UTC on Friday 4 August 2017. With 7 votes in favor in the Contracted Party House, and 13 votes in favor in the Non-Contracted Party House, the motion passes with 100% votes in favor in the CPH and 100% in favor in the NCPH. Please find the results attached and at the url below: https://tally.icann.org/cgi/results?e=8bc957b2d93 There were 20 eligible voters, 20 voters expressed their vote. The resolutions from this vote will be posted on page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions Thank you for your cooperation in completing the vote. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: <mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org> terri.agnew(a)icann.org Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses and visiting the <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy -efforts.htm#newcomers> GNSO Newcomer pages

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FW: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG: Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top-Level
by James M. Bladel Aug. 4, 2017

Aug. 4, 2017

Councilors, FYI. Please see below for a note from the co-chairs of the SubPro PDP, providing a status update on the creation of Work Track 5 (WT5). Thank you, J. From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 19:38 To: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Subject: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG: Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top-Level ** Sending on behalf of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG co-chairs Dear James, On behalf of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG, we write to you in your capacity as chair of GNSO. This email is in regards to the topic of geographic names at the top-level, recently discussed during the cross community sessions at ICANN59. In addition, we want to state our agreement with the GAC which in its Communique for ICANN59 stated 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” in dealing with Geographic Names as Top-Level Domains. Pursuant to those discussions and the recommendations provided by the GAC, we are establishing a new Work Track 5 (WT5) within the GNSO’s New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group. This new WT5 will focus exclusively on geographic names at the top-level. In order to promote broad participation from across the community, we are seeking to establish a shared leadership model in WT5. We are requesting that one representative from each of the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC and GNSO be nominated (through whatever mechanism is deemed appropriate by each group) to serve as a co-leader of WT5 by August 18, 2017. . We are aware that some members of the community are concerned about this topic being addressed under the auspices of a GNSO PDP WG. That said, we are also aware of recommendations from the recently concluded CCWG on the Use of Country and Territory Names that the work should be consolidated into a single community-wide initiative moving forward as opposed to having each SO and AC working on recommendations independently. As such, we are strongly recommending that the leaders of WT5 operate WT5 similarly to a cross community working group, ensuring that each SO and AC participate equally to achieve consensus on any recommendations proposed by the Work Track. While we believe that ultimately, it will be up to WT5 itself to draft the terms of reference for WT5 and determine its structure and operating procedures, we recommend that the co-leaders discuss these issues with the PDP co-chairs and staff first in order to frame the issues and structure for the group. Setting up this arrangement within the GNSO PDP seems to strike a balance between establishing an inclusive and collaborative structure while maintaining the ability to develop policy as determined by ICANN’s Bylaws. After the co-leaders are appointed and have had a chance to discuss plans, we will issue a call to each of the SOs and ACs seeking volunteers from the community to participate in WT5. We hope that you support our proposed multi-stakeholder approach to work with the community in addressing a topic that is clearly of great importance to many. We hope to be able to organize an introductory meeting the first week of September 2017, in order to allow the co-leaders to come to agreement on WT5’s draft terms of reference . Finally, while we as co-chairs of the overall PDP WG support WT5’s independence, we nevertheless remain available to facilitate and provide assistance to the co-leaders as the need or desire arises. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Best regards, Avri Doria and Jeff Neuman

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New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG newsletter - August 2017
by Emily Barabas Aug. 4, 2017

Aug. 4, 2017

Dear all, On behalf of the leadership team of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group, I am writing to share the latest edition of the Working Group newsletter: https://gnso.icann.org/en/news/working-group-newsletters/newsletter-new-gtl… Please feel free to share this newsletter with individuals and groups who may be interested in the Working Group’s activities. An archive of previous editions of the newsletter is available on the WG wiki<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=58001970> and on the GNSO website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/news/working-group-newsletters>. Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas | Policy Specialist ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email: emily.barabas(a)icann.org | Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976

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Document and Motion deadline Monday, 14 August 2017 at 23:59 UTC for the GNSO Council Meeting 24 August 2017 at 12:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Aug. 3, 2017

Aug. 3, 2017

Dear Councilors, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 14 August 2017 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on 24 August 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/kAwhB Thank you very much. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: <mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org> terri.agnew(a)icann.org Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses and visiting the <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy…> GNSO Newcomer pages

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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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REMINDER: 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 Terri Agnew Aug. 2, 2017

Aug. 2, 2017

**REMINDER TO VOTE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT YET by Friday, 04 August 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 <mailto:tally@icann.org> tally(a)icann.org, and if you do not please let me know immediately: <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> gnso-secs(a)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 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: Letter from Akram Atallah to James Bladel et alref:_00D1aY7OU._5001aJO2sg:ref
by James M. Bladel Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

Councilors – Please see attached for a letter from Akram Attallah (GDD), regarding ICANN’s procedure for handing WHOIS conflicts with local law. I will ask Staff to add this discussion item to the agenda for our next meeting. Thank you, J. ---------------- James Bladel GNSO Chair From: ICANN Correspondence <correspondence(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 11:16 To: "James M. Bladel" <jbladel(a)godaddy.com> Subject: Letter from Akram Atallah to James Bladel et alref:_00D1aY7OU._5001aJO2sg:ref [https://cs64.salesforce.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0151a000000z7qt&…] Dear James Bladel, Please find the attached letter as a follow up to the corresponndence sent on 09 June 2017 from Akram Atallah President of the Global Domains Division at ICANN. This letter will be posted shortly to ICANN Correspondence (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence) Please submit any questions you may have about this message to correspondence(a)icann.org. Best Regards, Hope Shafer ICANN Correspondence Team Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) correspondence(a)icann.org www.icann.org ref:_00D1aY7OU._5001aJO2sg:ref

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