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Directions and payment information Council dinner tonight
by Nathalie Peregrine March 10, 2018

March 10, 2018

Dear councilors, As a reminder, we are going to Casita Miramar today for the informal GNSO Council dinner. Welcome drinks will be served from 19h00 to 19h30 at which point dinner will be served. All menu choices and dietary requirements have now been communicated to the restaurant, thank you for sending them in in a timely manner. Staff will be organizing Ubers at 18h45 in front of the Convention centre. If you cannot make it at that time, please make your own way (a 5 min cab ride) to: Casita Miramar 605 avenue Miramar, San Juan Michele Neylon will be advancing councilors payment to the restaurant. Please make sure to reimburse him swiftly. The amount is 60$ a head, and preferred payment method is: Paypal: michele(a)ceo.hosting<mailto:michele@ceo.hosting>, make sure to choose the option: Send money to a friend, to avoid incurring Paypal fees. Please note the bill covers dinner and taxes, but not tips which will be accepted in cash form only. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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Board process for GAC Advice
by Rubens Kuhl March 10, 2018

March 10, 2018

It seems that Board decided to detail how they plan to handle GAC advice: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gac-advice-process-handbook-06m… <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gac-advice-process-handbook-06m…> As another registry mentioned, "Curious how there is nothing in the new process about consulting the rest of the community if the GAC Advice overlaps with, is inconsistent with, or otherwise also falls into the jurisdiction of, other SOs or ACs." That lacks, for instance, the usual comments from GNSO regarding advice overlapping with GNSO Policy, either existent or in the pipeline. Do we want to make a GNSO Council comment ? Or perhaps including other SOs and ACs ? Rubens

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Fwd: Process Mapping documentation
by Heather Forrest March 10, 2018

March 10, 2018

Dear Council colleagues, FYI below to follow up on the point raised by Rubens yesterday. I raised this with the SO/AC Chairs at last night's dinner and below is the more detailed follow-up. Let's add this to AOB on Wednesday for our own follow up. Best wishes, Heather ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Mar 10, 2018 at 10:39 AM Subject: Process Mapping documentation To: SO-AC Chairs List <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Dear all, I referred briefly at our get-together at last night's SO/AC leaders' dinner to this document ( https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gac -advice-process-handbook-06mar18-en.pdf), which I understand is part of the Process Mapping work, described at https://www.icann.org/proce ssdocumentation). I wasn't aware that this had been posted, but it was brought to the GNSO Council's attention by a community member who happened to come across it. What I now understand is that this is not an adopted process, but rather an attempt to describe in plain English the process set out in the diagram, available at https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gac-advice-pr ocess-flowchart-31aug17-en.pdf. One immediate point raised within the GNSO is that this document might usefully address the situation of AC advice that is in conflict with a policy recommendation from an SO (this is not presently addressed in the document). This is something that the GNSO will consider further, but I raise it with you all as it's a matter that concerns all the SOs/ACs and how we all fit together in the ICANN ecosystem. I understand that staff welcomes and is very open to ideas for improving and clarifying these documents. Best wishes, Heather Forrest on behalf of GNSO Council

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Fwd: Board member integrity screening process as topic with certain relevant SOs/ACs on constituency day
by Heather Forrest March 10, 2018

March 10, 2018

Dear Council colleagues, Please see below David Olive's email of this morning adding Board Member Integrity Screening to the topics of discussion at Board/community meetings on Tuesday. Best wishes, Heather ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Sat, Mar 10, 2018 at 8:05 AM Subject: Board member integrity screening process as topic with certain relevant SOs/ACs on constituency day To: Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv>, "haforrestesq(a)gmail.com" < haforrestesq(a)gmail.com>, "manal(a)tra.gov.eg" <manal(a)tra.gov.eg>, Rod Rasmussen <rod(a)rodrasmussen.com>, Tripti Sinha <tsinha(a)umd.edu>, "Verd, Brad" <bverd(a)verisign.com> Cc: Vinciane Koenigsfeld <vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org>, John Jeffrey < john.jeffrey(a)icann.org>, Samantha Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org>, Elizabeth Le <elizabeth.le(a)icann.org> Dear ccNSO, GNSO, GAC, SSAC, and RSSAC Chairs: *The Board would like to include the proposed integrity screening process as a topic of discussion with your organization during Tuesday’s constituency day. The Board looks forward to continuing the discussion of this issue with you during ICANN61. * Background. On 1 November 2017, ICANN Board Chair Cherine Chalaby reported <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/board-member-integrity-screening> on several steps that the Board agreed to take around Board Member Integrity Screening, an issue we had been discussing for a while. These steps included, among others, the passage of Resolution 2017.11.02.33 <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2017-11-02-en#2.c>, which directed ICANN organization to develop and post for public comment calling on the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) that do not currently employ a due diligence integrity screening process to seriously consider utilizing a due diligence integrity screening process similar (or identical to) the processed used by the Nominating Committee. On 2 March, the proposal paper <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-uniform-board-integrit…> regarding the Board Member Integrity Screening was published for public comment <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/board-integrity-screening-2018-03-02-…>. This public comment proceeding seeks community input on the recommendation that SOs and ACs that do not currently employ a due diligence integrity screening process similar to the Nominating Committee adopt the proposed Uniform Board Member Integrity Screening Process <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-uniform-board-integrit…> to conduct due diligence on the candidates selected to serve on the ICANN Board. The commencement of the public comment proceeding was announced <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/public-comment-period-opens-for-board-membe…> by Becky Burr, as Chair of the Board Governance Committee. In her blog, Becky advised that “[t]he Board will include this on the agenda for our sessions during ICANN61 with relevant Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees” that that do not currently employ a due diligence integrity screening process similar (or identical to) the Nominating Committee. ( https://www.icann.org/news/blog/public-comment-period- opens-for-board-member-integrity-screening-process.) Best regards, David Sent from my iPhone David A. Olive Senior Vice President Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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ICANN61 GNSO Weekend session agenda, 9am to 12 noon, Sunday 11 March
by Heather Forrest March 10, 2018

March 10, 2018

Dear GNSO community, Please find attached an agenda for our strategic session on the PDP taking place tomorrow from 9am to noon at ICANN61. SG/C leaders, may we ask that you please forward to your members as soon as practicable? Many thanks and best wishes, on behalf of the GNSO Council Heather Forrest, GNSO Council Chair Rafik Dammak, GNSO Council Vice Chair Donna Austin, GNSO Council Vice Chair

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Fwd: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] ICANN Fellowship Program Community Consultation
by Heather Forrest March 9, 2018

March 9, 2018

Dear Council colleagues, I recall Michele Neylon making reference to the Fellowship review during our 3 days together. Please find here documentation about that process. Best wishes, Heather ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 8:15 AM Subject: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] ICANN Fellowship Program Community Consultation To: "so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org" <so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org> Cc: Sally Costerton <sally.costerton(a)icann.org>, Ergys Ramaj < ergys.ramaj(a)icann.org> Dear Community Leaders: We’re launching a community-wide consultation on the Fellowship Program to help inform its future direction. The attached paper provides an overview of the program, including a breakdown of the data available on the Fellows, a questionnaire, and other details about the consultation process. We anticipate that there will be interest in further discussing this process and our team will be available to speak with community groups about the current Fellowship Program and the questionnaire at ICANN61 or remotely. Questions about the program and responses to the questionnaire should be sent to fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org by 30 March 2018. Grateful if you could share this informationso that each community group is aware of and has the opportunity to participate in the consultation. Best, Ergys Ramaj Sr. Director, Public Responsibility Support, ICANN _______________________________________________ So-ac-sg-cleaders mailing list So-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders

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GNSO Council - Comments on Draft FY19 Budget and Ops Plan
by Berry Cobb March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

Xavier, On behalf of the GNSO Council, I submit their comments related to the Draft FY19 Budget and Ops Plan. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. B Berry Cobb Policy Consultant

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FW: Council Comment on ICANN's Draft FY19 Budget
by Berry Cobb March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

Hi All, I’m forwarding this email because Ayden’s gmail account is not added to the list. This will ensure that you all receive it and that it is properly posted on the archive. Thank you. B Berry A. Cobb 720.839.5735 <mailto:mail@berrycobb.com> mail(a)berrycobb.com @berrycobb From: Ayden Férdeline [mailto:ayden.ferdeline@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 11:15 To: council(a)gnso.icann.org Cc: marika.konings(a)icann.org; haforrestesq(a)gmail.com; mail(a)berrycobb.com Subject: Council Comment on ICANN's Draft FY19 Budget Dear all, On behalf of the Standing Committee on ICANN Budget and Operations (SCBO), please find attached the comment on the proposed FY19 Budget and Operating Plan that we have prepared and will submit today on Council letterhead. There are only two revisions to this document based upon what you have previously reviewed: 1) Removal of the 'draft' watermark; and 2) Removal of the bullet point on reserve fund replenishment. The Contracted Parties House expressed concerns <https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2018-March/020998.html> on this mailing list regarding this topic, and these concerns were taken back to the SCBO where no objections were raised to removing this bullet point. The SCBO very much appreciates the Council's input and advice over the past few weeks as we have collaboratively generated this comment. Thank you very much for this. Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline P.S. Apologies for sending this from a different email address than usual; I hope it still reaches your inbox.

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Posted: GNSO Council Liaison GNSO WGs -- Role Description
by Julie Hedlund March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

Dear All, Further to Marika’s message below, as there were no objections to the minor update, the suggested change has been accepted. The final version of the document has now been posted to the GNSO Council Procedures page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/procedures at: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/gnso-liaison-wg-22feb18-en.pdf. Best regards, Julie From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 5, 2018 at 5:42 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Proposed minor update to GNSO Council liaison to the ccNSO Council job description Dear All, Following review by the Council leadership team of the requirements for the GNSO Council liaison to the ccNSO in preparation for the call for volunteers that will be launched shortly, it was suggested that one sentence could benefit from some clarification, namely (in bold and underlined proposed addition): Participate in the meetings and activities of the ccNSO Council, as appropriate and practicable If there are any concerns about this addition, please share those with the mailing list by the close of business (wherever you are) on Tuesday 6 March. Following that, staff will go ahead and post the attached document, in clean version, on the Council Procedures web-page (see https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/procedures[gnso.icann.org]) 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 Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses[learn.icann.org] and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages[gnso.icann.org].

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Comment from the SCBO on ICANN's Draft FY19 Budget
by Ayden Férdeline March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018

Dear all, On behalf of the Standing Committee on ICANN Budget and Operations, please find attached our comment on the proposed FY19 Budget and Operating Plan for your evaluation. We are seeking to submit this comment on behalf of the Council tomorrow, 8 March, absent any objections from a member of the Council. With apologies for not getting this into your inbox sooner, can you please review the attached document as a matter of urgency. Thank you very much. Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline

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