November 2020 - council - lists.icann.org

Confirmation of GNSO Representative on the Empowered Community Administration
by Nathalie Peregrine 20 Oct '22

20 Oct '22

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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Letter to ICANN Secretary re interim appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Nathalie Peregrine 27 Oct '21

27 Oct '21

Dear all, Please find attached the letter informing John Jeffrey and the Empowered Community administration of the interim appointment of Philippe Fouquart as GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. The letter will be posted on the Correspondence page[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_corr…> of the GNSO website. Kind regards, 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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REMINDER of due date | Document and Motion deadline Monday 7th December 2020 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 17 December 2020 at 12:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '20

Dear all, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday 7 December 2020 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday 17 December 2020 at 12:00 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/-4TzC Thank you. Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/ <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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GNSO Council Liaisons
by Steve Chan 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

Dear Councilors, Staff has compiled the list of GNSO Council liaisons to the PDPs, IRTs, standing committees, etc. Updates to this list since the AGM are captured in blue and potentially empty spots are highlighted in red. I use the word potentially for the vacancies as it will depend on how the Council would like to approach two efforts that may be considered atypical to a standalone PDP. Please let us know if we have accurately updated the list. We also welcome your thoughts on whether the IGO Work Track and EPDP Phase 2A need their own GNSO Council liaisons. As the Council considers initiating new work, you can start thinking now about whether you would like to volunteer to serve as the liaison for any of those future efforts. EffortCurrentNotes RPMsJohn McElwaine IGO Work TrackNoneCan the RPMs liaison also support this work, once it starts? SubProFlip Petillion EPDP Phase 2Olga CavalliIs this just through Board consideration or also forward-looking towards implementation as well? EPDP Phase 2ANoneCan the EPDP Phase 2 liaison also support 2A? Note, the liaison may be asked to temporarily serve as interim Chair Standing Committee on Budget & Operations (SCBO)Philippe FouquartPhilippe to serve as ex officio member on behalf of Council leadership Standing Selection Committee (SSC)Tatiana Tropina Tatiana to serve as the ex officio member on behalf of Council leadership EPDP Phase 1 - IRTSebastien Ducos Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues PDP Recommendations (PPSAI) - IRTNoneCurrently paused Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information (T/T) - IRTMaxim AlzobaCurrently paused GNSO Council liaison to the ccNSOSebastien Ducos GNSO Council liaison to the GACJeff Neuman Best, Steve Steven Chan  Senior Director, GNSO Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/ Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar

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FY22 PTI-IANA Draft Operating Plan & Budget - Draft of Council Comments
by policy＠bacinblack.com 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

Dear Council, On behalf of John McElwaine and the SCBO, please find attached the GNSO Council's draft of comments regarding the FY2022 PTI-IANA Draft Operating Plan and Budget. The public comment <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/draft-pti-iana-fy22-budgets-2020-10-0 8-en> period closes 30 Nov 2020 at 23:59 UTC. Please review and submit any suggestions by 16:00 UTC, 30 Nov 2020. This will allow enough time for John to consider the changes as Chair of the SCBO prior to submission. Absent objection, these draft of comments will become final and submitted to the comment proceeding tool just prior to the deadline. Should you have any questions regarding the draft, please initiate it over the Council's mailing list. Thank you. B Berry Cobb GNSO Policy Consultant Principal | <http://bacinblack.com/> BAC in Black Consulting Mob: +1 (720) 839-5735 <https://twitter.com/berrycobb> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/berrycobb/>

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ODP Concept Paper - Draft Comment
by Kurt Pritz 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

Dear GNSO Councillors: On behalf of the the GNSO Council ODP Small Team, I am attaching a draft comment for Council discussion. When done, the comment will be addressed to ICANN as feedback on the Draft Design Concept Paper describing the Operational Design Phase (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-odp-01oct20-en.pdf <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-odp-01oct20-en.pdf>) . We are forwarding this now because ICANN has asked for some feedback as early as the conclusion of our 19 November Council meeting and the Small Team wanted to get this into your hands as soon as possible — even though we, ourselves, are still commenting on the draft. The document has three sections: The draft comment itself Appendix one: a flow chart we developed describing the process as written Appendix two: a set of clarifying questions. We found some ambiguity or gaps in the first published draft of the proposal and thought it would be helpful to the Small Team, the Council and the community if additional clarity was provided. Otherwise we think the document speaks for itself. Give the alacrity with which this has been prepared, if this is sent as the Council comment, we should leave open the door to future clarifications and iteration. The other small team members are: Maxim Alzoba, Tom Dale, Greg DiBiase, Philippe Fourquart, Jeff Neuman, Juan Manuel Rojas, and Tatiana Tropina, who are supported by staff members Steve Chan, Nathalie Peregrine, Mary Wong. Please respond with questions you might have in the interim. I’ve asked Steve Chan to share this in a Google doc so that we can review and comment as a team. Best regards, Kurt

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Submission: RPMs PDP Working Group Phase 1 Final Report on the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process 24 Nov 2020
by Julie Hedlund 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

Dear GNSO Council Leadership and Councilors, please see below the message from the Co-Chairs of the RPMs PDP Working Group and the attached report. Kind regards, Mary, Ariel and Julie ================= Dear Philippe, Pam, Tatiana and the GNSO Council: After more than four years of hard work, on behalf of all the members of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms Policy Development Process Working Group, we present our Phase 1 Final Report for your consideration – and hopefully, approval. In this report, we present 35 Final Recommendations addressing Uniform Rapid Suspension, the Trademark Clearinghouse, Sunrise Period, Trademark Claims Notices, Trademark Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure, and Overarching Data Collection Recommendation. We are delighted that thirty-four of the Working Group’s final recommendations achieved a “full consensus” designation from us as co-chairs; the remaining recommendation achieved “consensus”, and WG members who filed a Minority Statement did not oppose its primary thrust, but had concerns over a single definition. Not a single member of the Working Group raised concerns about these designations of support. We thank the many members of our Working Group for the tremendous energies, efforts, and time they devoted to this herculean effort. We also thank our two Council liaisons over the course of our work, Paul McGrady and John McElwaine, for their dedication and essential assistance. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Mary Wong, Julie Hedlund and Ariel Lang who provided the WG with tireless and expert staff support; as well as Berry Cobb for his analytical expertise. We also thank the ICANN Legal Team and prior Council leadership for making clear that the Expected Standards of Behavior are enforceable, and that adherence to their strictures is a prerequisite for working group participation and success. Promoting ethical and responsible behavior, and mutual respect, is the only way for a diverse working group to engage in reasoned debate and successfully fulfill its Charter responsibilities. Please accept our Phase 1 Final Report for your consideration. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss our Final Report and Recommendations. In addition, given our understanding that Council plans to revise the Charter for the Phase 2 review of the UDRP, we would be pleased to consult with Council and share our operational experience if that would be of assistance in laying a strong foundation for that further inquiry. Respectfully submitted, Brian Beckham Kathy Kleiman Philip Corwin

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FYI | FW: [ICANN Community Leaders] 30 November 2020
by Terri Agnew 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

FYI From: SO-AC-SG-CLeaders <so-ac-sg-cleaders-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, November 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM To: "so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org" <so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org> Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] 30 November 2020 [Image removed by sender.] Monday, 30 November 2020 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [Image removed by sender.] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing · CLOSES TODAY: Teleconference for Community Leaders about the FY22 SO/AC Additional Budget Request Process · CLOSES TODAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track · CLOSES TODAY: Call to Register for the 2020 Chairing Skills Program Webinar · TOMORROW: Information Transparency Initiative Update: New Content Available on Preview for Your Feedback · CLOSES FRIDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Representatives Group to Select Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel · NEXT WEEK: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track · REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members · REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 Public Comment · CLOSES MONDAY: DRAFT PTI and IANA FY22 Operating Plan and Budgets · CLOSES MONDAY: Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process to Review the Transfer Policy · CLOSES WEDNESDAY: IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) Initial Report · CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation Information Sharing CLOSES TODAY: Teleconference for Community Leaders about the FY22 SO/AC Additional Budget Request Process As you may recall, the Fiscal Year 2022 Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee Additional Budget Request (ABR) process opened on Monday, 9 November 2020. Please consult the wiki page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> to learn more about the process and to review the timeline and templates. We would like to offer a teleconference to review the principles of the ABR process and answer any questions that you or other colleagues from your community group may have. By Monday, 30 November 2020, please participate in this Doodle poll [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> for a teleconference during the week of 7 December 2020. We will announce the date and time and participation details next week. We look forward to working with you and answering your questions. We look forward to working with you and answering your questions. CLOSES TODAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The Generic Named Supporting Organization (GNSO) is seeking expressions of interest to chair the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track, a subteam within an ongoing Policy Development Process (PDP) that will review all trademark-related rights protection mechanisms at the second level of the domain name system. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is Monday, 30 November 2020, at 23:59 UTC. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…>Learn more about the work track and how to apply. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> CLOSES TODAY: Call to Register for the 2020 Chairing Skills Program Webinar From 9-30 November 2020, ICANN has issued a call for registration for the 2020 Chairing Skills Program Webinar, scheduled for Monday, 7 December 2020 from 15:00-16:30 UTC. This invitation is open only to current and new ICANN community chairs. The Chairing Skills Program addresses the chairing skills challenges that ICANN community chairs can face when taking up the responsibility of leading a working group or stakeholder group. The target audience for the webinar is new/current ICANN community chairs that want to develop their chairing skills. Interested individuals should register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> by Monday, 30 November 2020 at 23:59 UTC. TOMORROW: Information Transparency Initiative Update: New Content Available for Your Feedback From: Sally Newell Cohen, Senior Vice President, Global Communications In September 2020, the ICANN org Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team announced that it added new content and improved previously released content to https://preview.icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…>. The team also announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> that it would hold two webinars on Tuesday, 1 December 2020 to demonstrate the changes it implemented to improve the search experience. Please register for one of these sessions via the links below: ITI Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 15:00 UTC Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> ITI Webinar 2 | Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 22:00 UTC Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> During the webinars, the ITI team will demonstrate the enhancements to Correspondence, Board Materials, and Acronyms and Terms, and answer any questions. · Correspondence - New findability improvements include keyword(s) search allowing you to narrow your search within Correspondence files, an advanced year selector, a helpful sub-navigation menu, and an improved table layout to enhance accessibility and readability. · Board Meeting Materials - The team has made upgrades to this content type since its May 2020 release. The keyword(s) search has been implemented and improved, and most Board Meeting files and pages from 1998-2019 are now available via filtered or keyword search. · Acronyms and Terms - Improvements to the existing release include alignment with the new user experience, additional terms added in all six U.N. languages, and a new sub-navigation menu. Before the webinar, visit the current content on https://icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> and then experiment with the improved search available via http://preview.icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…>. During the webinar, let the ITI team know what you think. Are the search filters useful? Are there enhancements you would like to add? What do you not like? Learn more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…>. CLOSES FRIDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Representatives Group to Select Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support In accordance with the ICANN Bylaws and Terms of Reference agreed to by ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO and ACs), a Community Representatives Group is being formed that will work with ICANN org to select a slate of nominees for a Standing Panel to hear disputes filed under ICANN's Independent Review Process (IRP). All applications to join the Community Representatives Group will be reviewed by the specific SO or AC whose endorsement is being sought. The closing date is Friday, 4 December 2020. Please review the announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> and Terms of Reference for further details about the role of the Community Representatives Group and the skills sought for membership. The Bylaws require ICANN org to work with all SO and ACs to ensure that a Standing Panel is constituted for the IRP, an important accountability mechanism under the Bylaws. The requirements and process is documented via the wiki space: https://community.icann.org/display/ESPFIRP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…>. CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The GNSO Council is requesting that interested Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs), and GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies consider appointing members to the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track, a group to be formed within an ongoing Policy Development Process (PDP) reviewing all rights protection mechanisms in all gTLDs at the second level of the domain name system. The composition of the IGO Work Track is as follows: · The Registries Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members · The Registrars Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members · The Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members · The Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members · Each AC, other SOs and IGOs: up to 2 members per group Please confirm your appointed members and alternates at the latest by Monday, 7 December 2020 by notifying the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. Learn more about the work track and how to apply. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org<mailto:fellowshipconsultation@icann.org>. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…>. REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org>. Learn more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…>. Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: DRAFT PTI and IANA FY22 Operating Plan and Budgets [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> Close Date: Monday, 30 November 2020 CLOSES TODAY: Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process to Review the Transfer Policy [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> Close Date: Monday, 30 November 2020 CLOSES WEDNESDAY: IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> Close Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> Close Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2020 Volume 2, Issue 91 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IhW37lTMGekksTfbj…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 3 December 2020

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Call for Volunteers: EPDP Phase 1, Recommendation 7 Small Team
by Caitlin Tubergen 26 Nov '20

26 Nov '20

SENT ON BEHALF OF GNSO COUNCIL LEADERSHIP Dear Councilors, This message is a follow up to the outstanding action item<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-XoWtyYi9UXmfuEUCQNQIVmcE-m9okiWqtD…> for the EPDP Phase 1, Recommendation 7<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> Small Team to discuss next steps, including, for example: - develop a Council position paper regarding the path forward for expediting the Thick WHOIS review as envisaged by the EPDP Phase 1 recommendation 27; - develop a formal response to the IRT (to be communicated by Sebastien); and prepare communication to the ICANN Board regarding expediting the Thick WHOIS review. The Rec. 7 Small Team currently consists of Marie, Rafik, Pam, John, Philippe, Flip, and Maxim; however, as noted during the last Council meeting, others are welcome to join. GNSO Support Staff will send a doodle poll to Rec. 7 Small Team early next week to organize a call, so if you are interested in joining the team (or removing yourself from the Team), please respond to this message by COB Monday, 30 November. Thank you for your interest and your time! Kind regards, Philippe, Pam, and Tatiana

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FW: [ICANN Community Leaders] 26 November 2020
by Nathalie Peregrine 26 Nov '20

26 Nov '20

[Image removed by sender.] Thursday, 26 November 2020 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [Image removed by sender.] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing · CLOSES MONDAY: Teleconference for Community Leaders about the FY22 SO/AC Additional Budget Request Process · CLOSES MONDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track · CLOSES MONDAY: Call to Register for the 2020 Chairing Skills Program Webinar · NEXT WEEK: Information Transparency Initiative Update: New Content Available on Preview for Your Feedback · NEW: Improving Our Public Meetings: Timelines and Milestones · REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members · REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Representatives Group to Select Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel · REMINDER: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track · REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 Public Comment · CLOSES MONDAY: DRAFT PTI and IANA FY22 Operating Plan and Budgets · CLOSES MONDAY: Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process to Review the Transfer Policy · CLOSES WEDNESDAY: IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) Initial Report · Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation Information Sharing CLOSES MONDAY: Teleconference for Community Leaders about the FY22 SO/AC Additional Budget Request Process As you may recall, the FY22 SO-AC Additional Budget Request (ABR) process opened on Monday, 9 November 2020. Please consult the wiki page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> to learn more about the process and to review the timeline and templates. We would like to offer a teleconference to review the principles of the ABR process and answer any questions that you or other colleagues from your community group may have. By Monday, 30 November 2020, please participate in this Doodle poll [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> for a teleconference during the week of 7 December 2020. We will announce the date and time and participation details next week. We look forward to working with you and answering your questions. We look forward to working with you and answering your questions. CLOSES MONDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The Generic Named Supporting Organization (GNSO) is seeking expressions of interest to chair the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track, a subteam within an ongoing Policy Development Process (PDP) that will review all trademark-related rights protection mechanisms at the second level of the domain name system. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is Monday, 30 November 2020, at 23:59 UTC. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>Learn more about the work track and how to apply. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> CLOSES MONDAY: Call to Register for the 2020 Chairing Skills Program Webinar From 9-30 November 2020, ICANN has issued a call for registration for the 2020 Chairing Skills Program Webinar, scheduled for Monday, 7 December 2020 from 15:00-16:30 UTC. This invitation is open only to current and new ICANN community chairs. The Chairing Skills Program addresses the chairing skills challenges that ICANN community chairs can face when taking up the responsibility of leading a working group or stakeholder group. The target audience for the webinar is new/current ICANN community chairs that want to develop their chairing skills. Interested individuals should register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> by Monday, 30 November 2020 at 23:59 UTC. NEXT WEEK: Information Transparency Initiative Update: New Content Available for Your Feedback From: Sally Newell Cohen, Senior Vice President, Global Communications In September 2020, the ICANN org Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team announced that it added new content and improved previously released content to https://preview.icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>. The team also announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> that it would hold two webinars on Tuesday, 1 December 2020 to demonstrate the changes it implemented to improve the search experience. Please register for one of these sessions via the links below: ITI Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 15:00 UTC Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> ITI Webinar 2 | Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 22:00 UTC Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> During the webinars, the ITI team will demonstrate the enhancements to Correspondence, Board Materials, and Acronyms and Terms, and answer any questions. · Correspondence - New findability improvements include keyword(s) search allowing you to narrow your search within Correspondence files, an advanced year selector, a helpful sub-navigation menu, and an improved table layout to enhance accessibility and readability. · Board Meeting Materials - The team has made upgrades to this content type since its May 2020 release. The keyword(s) search has been implemented and improved, and most Board Meeting files and pages from 1998-2019 are now available via filtered or keyword search. · Acronyms and Terms - Improvements to the existing release include alignment with the new user experience, additional terms added in all six U.N. languages, and a new sub-navigation menu. Before the webinar, visit the current content on https://icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> and then experiment with the improved search available via http://preview.icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>. During the webinar, let the ITI team know what you think. Are the search filters useful? Are there enhancements you would like to add? What do you not like? Learn more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>. NEW: Improving Our Public Meetings: Timelines and Milestones From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement; and David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support In an October 2020 blog [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> post, ICANN President and CEO Göran Marby outlined the steps that the ICANN Board and ICANN org are taking, at the community’s request, to help facilitate a dialogue on improving our support for ICANN Public Meetings. We will assess the effectiveness of ICANN Public Meetings, determine which meeting improvements are needed to support the work of the community, and outline features that should be integrated into our return to in-person meetings going forward. The goal is to deliver the recommendations to the Board for their consideration, and implement the approved recommendations accordingly. Learn more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org<mailto:fellowshipconsultation@icann.org>. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>. REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Representatives Group to Select Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support In accordance with the ICANN Bylaws and Terms of Reference agreed to by ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO and ACs), a Community Representatives Group is being formed that will work with ICANN org to select a slate of nominees for a Standing Panel to hear disputes filed under ICANN's Independent Review Process (IRP). All applications to join the Community Representatives Group will be reviewed by the specific SO or AC whose endorsement is being sought. The closing date is Friday, 4 December 2020. Please review the announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> and Terms of Reference for further details about the role of the Community Representatives Group and the skills sought for membership. The Bylaws require ICANN org to work with all SO and ACs to ensure that a Standing Panel is constituted for the IRP, an important accountability mechanism under the Bylaws. The requirements and process is documented via the wiki space: https://community.icann.org/display/ESPFIRP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>. REMINDER: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The GNSO Council is requesting that interested Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs), and GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies consider appointing members to the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track, a group to be formed within an ongoing Policy Development Process (PDP) reviewing all rights protection mechanisms in all gTLDs at the second level of the domain name system. The composition of the IGO Work Track is as follows: · The Registries Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members · The Registrars Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members · The Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members · The Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members · Each AC, other SOs and IGOs: up to 2 members per group Please confirm your appointed members and alternates at the latest by Monday, 7 December 2020 by notifying the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. Learn more about the work track and how to apply. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org>. Learn more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…>. Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: DRAFT PTI and IANA FY22 Operating Plan and Budgets [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> Close Date: Monday, 30 November 2020 CLOSES MONDAY: Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process to Review the Transfer Policy [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> Close Date: Monday, 30 November 2020 CLOSES WEDNESDAY: IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> Close Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> Close Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2020 Volume 2, Issue 90 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018O4UoIydhmUzPf2Sr…> | Next Issue: Monday, 30 November 2020 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org [visitor.constantcontact.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00…> Update Profile [visitor.constantcontact.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00…> | About our service provider [constantcontact.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-pro…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org<mailto:david.olive@icann.org> powered by [Image removed by sender. 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