February 2019 - council - lists.icann.org

Confirmation of GNSO Representative on the Empowered Community Administration
by Nathalie Peregrine Oct. 20, 2022

Oct. 20, 2022

Dear John, Please find the attached a letter with the motion passed at the GNSO Council meeting on 29 November 2018. The Council confirmed the appointment of the GNSO Chair, currently Keith Drazek, representing the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community Administration until the end of his term at ICANN66. The letter will be published on page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> Thank you. Respectfully submitted. 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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Re: [council] The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Feedback Site is Now Live - ICANN - Blog by David Conrad
by Mary Wong July 3, 2019

July 3, 2019

Dear Ayden and all, We apologize if there were difficulties with accessing the feedback tool – there ought not to be any, so please do try it again if you wish to provide feedback. Please be assured that ICANN organization is committed to and interested in gathering the community’s feedback on each of the features that we will be rolling out with the objective of improving the findability, transparency, and accessibility of ICANN public content. The deadlines are, unfortunately, what they are in order to ensure that we are able to deliver on this major project on budget and on time. There will certainly be multiple and additional opportunities and forums for continuing community feedback, as noted in David’s blog that is referenced in the announcement below. Thank you. Best regards, Mary From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Ayden Férdeline <icann(a)ferdeline.com> Reply-To: Ayden Férdeline <icann(a)ferdeline.com> Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 09:17 To: Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com> Cc: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] Fwd: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Feedback Site is Now Live - ICANN - Blog by David Conrad Given comments are being sought for less than a week, this does not strike me as a genuine consultative activity but appears to be a token form of participation intended to manipulate public opinion. This new website implies a shift towards greater consultation and community participation in ICANN's content strategy, but we cannot actually wield any influence by commenting here. (And not just because if you press the 'provide feedback' button, you see "The feedback survey is temporarily unavailable.") From what I understand we are not even being asked to comment on anything important. The list of 250 definitions, which I would like to review for neutrality and accuracy, are not online and it sounds like they have already been approved internally and are not open to community review. Are we really being asked to comment on just the glossary tool itself, and did ICANN really produce a video mockup and slide deck of something so incredibly mundane when it is up for public comment for just a week? Please forgive the negative sentiment to my message here, but it really seems a poor allocation of resources to me. Ayden Férdeline ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On 25 April 2018 3:03 PM, Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear Council colleagues, I am pleased to pass on David Olive's update, below, on the Information Transparency Initiative. Best wishes, Heather ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "David Olive" <david.olive(a)icann.org<mailto:david.olive@icann.org>> Date: 24/04/2018 10:37 AM Subject: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Feedback Site is Now Live - ICANN - Blog by David Conrad To: "so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org<mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org>" <so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org<mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org>> Cc: "David Conrad" <david.conrad(a)icann.org<mailto:david.conrad@icann.org>>, "Jana Juginovic" <jana.juginovic(a)icann.org<mailto:jana.juginovic@icann.org>> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-information-transparency-initiative-iti…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…> The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Feedback Site is Now Live I'm pleased to announce that today, we launched the ITI feedback site[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…> (feedback.icann.org[feedback.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__feedback.icann.org&d=Dw…>). As I have written about in previous blogs and discussed at ICANN60 and ICANN61 sessions, this site[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…> is intended to provide you, the ICANN community, with the ability to share your input on the content and features the ITI team is working on to improve the findability, transparency, and accessibility of ICANN public content. The first item we are looking for your comments on is an updated Acronyms and Terms feature[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…> to replace the existing feature[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Our update doubles the number of terms available, provides up-to-date definitions for the terms, and improves search. Unlike most of the ITI project, we will launch this updated feature on the current https://icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMGa…> before 31 May 2018. The deadline to provide your input on the proposed updates to Acronyms and Terms is 30 April 2018, 23:59 UTC. Please visit feedback.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…> to experience the proposed changes and complete a short survey. How the ITI Feedback Site Works The ITI Team will regularly post documents, mockups, or video walkthroughs of new content and features. The proposed content or feature items are listed on the homepage under the heading "Feedback Needed." Each item lists a deadline by which you need to provide input. Simply click on the item you're interested in. This will take you to another page, which provides you with the option to either download a mockup or watch a video walkthrough. Once you have completed that task, click on the "Feedback" button to complete a short survey or email your feedback to informationtransparency(a)icann.org<mailto:informationtransparency@icann.org>. Once the deadline has passed, the ITI Team will collect and publish all comments to feedback.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…>. All published results of the survey will be anonymous, unless otherwise requested by the submitter. We will review all submissions and make our best efforts to implement the feedback, prioritizing input that serves the goals of improving search and accessibility, and increasing the transparency of our content. Feedback Deadlines We do have a tight deadline for community comments – one week for each new item. The reason for this timeline is we need to maintain a rigorous development schedule to ensure we are delivering the project on time and within budget. However, feedback.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…> is not your only avenue to share input. ITI has many other opportunities to learn about ITI and provide comments including: * Regular sessions at ICANN Public Meetings. * Special sessions or webinars for Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO/ACs) on request or for special features and content like Public Comment. * Monthly blogs and newsletters. * Via email at informationtransparency(a)icann.org<mailto:informationtransparency@icann.org> Feedback Translations As I outlined above, we are working at a brisk development pace. This does limit our ability to fully translate feedback.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…> and its survey. But, if you want to share feedback in another language, email us at informationtransparency(a)icann.org<mailto:informationtransparency@icann.org>. It is important to emphasize that one of the primary goals of ITI is a multilingual https://icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMGa…>, and the sooner we complete this project, the sooner we can deliver on that goal. ITI Goals ITI's goal is not a revamp of https://icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMGa…>. While the ITI team is working on making improvements to your User Experience (UX) on https://icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMGa…>, the vast majority of our efforts are focused on: * Creating content governance through new, enforced workflows and the creation of a consistent, multilingual taxonomy. * Building new technical infrastructures including a first-ever for ICANN document management system (DMS) and a new content management system (CMS). This new infrastructure will enforce this governance and enable improved content findability. Much of this foundational work won't be available on the feedback site for your input, but we will show the intended benefits of this work through the content and features we will share. ITI Update The ITI team has been hard at work completing that foundational work I mentioned above. We have completed the following tasks since the January 2018 launch of ITI: * The foundational build of the DMS and CMS, and the integration between the two platforms. * Sixty percent of the content audit and the taxonomy creation. * Interviews with SO/AC leaders, registrants, registrars, Fellows, and other ICANN stakeholders. We have also begun work on the following items: * Content modelling, workflow creation, and content governance enforcement in the DMS. * Accessibility guidelines and multilingual site implementation planning. ITI will launch in December 2019. ITI Backgrounders For those of you unfamiliar with ITI, you can read about what it is and how it will benefit the ICANN community in my kickoff blog[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>. You can learn more about how the content audit and taxonomy will help your search experience in my January blog[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>. We also outlined the differences between ITI and the Open Data Initiative (ODI) in our pre-ICANN61 blog[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_blo…>. We Need Your Feedback Remember, we need your input to help us make the specific improvements to search, transparency, and accessibility that you need and want. Please visit the ITI feedback site[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_itifeedb…> and email us anytime at informationtransparency(a)icann.org<mailto:informationtransparency@icann.org>. Comments Log in to Comment[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_users_si…> or Sign Up[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_users_si…> Details * ICANN Blog * Author: David Conrad, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice-President * 23 Apr 2018 David A. Olive Senior Vice President Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) _______________________________________________ So-ac-sg-cleaders mailing list So-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org<mailto:So-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/so-ac-sg-cleaders

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DRAFT - 2019 GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session Report
by Steve Chan March 1, 2019

March 1, 2019

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft report from the 2019 GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session, which seeks to capture objectives, discussions, agreements, and action items for each of the three days. The report has been added as a brief AOB item for the upcoming Council meeting, not necessarily to discuss in detail, but to provide a high-level overview and to communicate a deadline for your review and suggested edits. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Steve Steven Chan  Policy Director, GNSO Support ICANN 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Office Telephone: +1.310.301.5800 Office Fax: +1.310.823.8649 Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages. Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO Follow the GNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icanngnso/ http://gnso.icann.org/en/

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Expression of Interest (EOI) Notice for EPDP WG Phase 2 Chair
by Drazek, Keith March 1, 2019

March 1, 2019

Hi all, Following two Council leadership calls this week, we have finalized the attached Expression of Interest (EOI) for the EPDP WG Phase 2 Chair. This will be posted tomorrow and the deadline for responses will be March 22. Our goal is to confirm the new Chair during our April 18 Council meeting. We wanted to be sure to get this posted as soon as possible and certainly in advance of Kobe. The substance of the EOI is the same as the version we used for Phase One. In the interim transition period, while we find a permanent Chair, Rafik will be Acting Chair. Thanks, Keith

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Reminder: Document and Motion deadline Sunday 3 March 2019 at 23:59 UTC for the ICANN64 GNSO Council Meeting 13 March 2019 at 04:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine March 1, 2019

March 1, 2019

Dear all, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Sunday 3 March 2019 at 23:59 UTC) of the ICANN64 GNSO Council Meeting on Monday 13 March 2019 at 04:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/foYWBg Thank you very much. With kind regards, Nathalie

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GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form [#305]
by ICANN Feb. 27, 2019

Feb. 27, 2019

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GNSO Council Abstention Notification Form [#304]
by ICANN Feb. 27, 2019

Feb. 27, 2019

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Invitation to INTA and BRG Reception - Kobe
by McGrady, Paul D. Feb. 27, 2019

Feb. 27, 2019

Fellow Councilors: Please see the invitation from INTA and the BRG below. Please join! Best, Paul [International Trademark Association: PowerfulNetworkPowerfulBrands]<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inta.or…> [ICANN San Juan Benefit]<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inta.o…> You are Cordially Invited! An evening gathering after ICANN64 to enjoy local delicacies in an historic setting. Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Minatogawa Shrine 3 Chome-1-1 Tamondōri Chūō-ku, Kōbe-shi, Hyōgo-ken 650-0015 Hosted by: [http://echo4.bluehornet.com/cimages/73d08cc42669e84a270f24fa5d864ccb/INTALo…] [http://echo4.bluehornet.com/cimages/73d08cc42669e84a270f24fa5d864ccb/icann_…] Sponsored by: [http://echo4.bluehornet.com/cimages/73d08cc42669e84a270f24fa5d864ccb/gmo_in…] RSVP Today!<mailto:mjohnson@inta.org?subject=RSVP%20for%20Kobe%20ICANN%20event> Please RSVP preferably by Friday, March 10, 2019. Detailed directions will be provided upon receiving your kind response. Copyright © 2019 International Trademark Association, 655 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017-5646 USA phone +1-212-642-1700 | fax +1-212-768-7796 | www.inta.org<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inta.or…> | MemberOperations(a)inta.org<mailto:MemberOperations@inta.org> Unsubscribe<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fecho4.blueh…> | Forward to a friend<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fecho4.blueh…> ________________________________ The contents of this message may be privileged and confidential. If this message has been received in error, please delete it without reading it. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privilege. Please do not disseminate this message without the permission of the author. Any tax advice contained in this email was not intended to be used, and cannot be used, by you (or any other taxpayer) to avoid penalties under applicable tax laws and regulations.

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Highlights of the GNSO Council sessions - ICANN64
by Nathalie Peregrine Feb. 27, 2019

Feb. 27, 2019

Dear all, As a reminder, GNSO Council highlight sessions are as follows: * Saturday 9 March • 19:00 Informal GNSO Council Dinner * Sunday, 10 March • 08:30 - 15:00 GNSO Working Session, room: Ohwada C (GNSO) / https://64.schedule.icann.org/meetings/969088 * Tuesday, 12 March • 18:30 – 20:00 GNSO Informal Council Session (closed), room: Ohwada C (GNSO) https://64.schedule.icann.org/meetings/961976 * Wednesday, 13 March • 13:00 - 15:00 GNSO Council Public Meeting, room: Ohwada C (GNSO) https://64.schedule.icann.org/meetings/961982 * Thursday, 14 March • 12:15 - 13:15 GNSO Council Wrap-Up Session room: Ohwada C (GNSO) https://64.schedule.icann.org/meetings/961985 Please remember to add these sessions to your schedules (go to https://schedule.icann.org/ create a profile and add the sessions you’re interested in) in order to receive all the updates and/or changes, remote participation is available. Kind regards, With kind regards, Nathalie

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ICANN64 Prep Week details
by Terri Agnew Feb. 26, 2019

Feb. 26, 2019

Hello all, Please share the link below. ICANN64 Prep Week details webinars join information: https://meetings.icann.org/en/kobe64-prep-week With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: terri.agnew(a)icann.org<mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org> Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/ Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO Follow the GNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icanngnso/ http://gnso.icann.org/en/

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