Thursday, 20 June 2019

ICANN Community Leadership Digest

This twice-weekly digest helps ICANN community leaders track requests and provides updates from ICANN org.

The ICANN Community Leadership Digest will return after ICANN65 on Monday, 8 July 2019.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Information Sharing

· NEW: Planning Assumptions for Subsequent Procedures for New gTLDs

· NEW: CSC Findings on PTI Performance for May 2019

· NEW: ICANN to Launch a Pilot Childcare Grants Program for its Community

· LOOKING AHEAD: ICANN66 Travel Support Deadline

ICANN65 Planning

· NEW: ICANN65 Prep Week Materials

· REMINDER: Read the Pre-ICANN65 Policy Report and GNSO Policy Briefing ICANN65 Edition

· REMINDER: ICANN65 Schedule Now Available

· SAVE THE DATE: ICANN65 Community Leadership Reception

· REMINDER: Sign up for the Engagement Booth at ICANN65

· REMINDER: Invitation to Meet with Brian Cute in Marrakech

· REMINDER: Meet with the ATRT3 Review Team

Public Comment

· Evolving ICANN's Multistakeholder Model

· Non-Contracted Party House (NCPH) Election Procedures for Board Seat #14

· Study on Technical Use of Root Zone Label Generation Rules

· Fundamental Bylaws Amendment Proposal -- IANA Naming Function Review

· Revisions to the ICANN Bylaws re SSAC and RSSAC Leadership

· Proposed IANA SLAs for Publishing LGRs/IDN Tables

· Draft Final Report of the Second Country Code Names Supporting Organization Review

· Process Proposal for Streamlining Organizational Reviews

· Evolving the Governance of the Root Server System

Information Sharing

NEW: Planning Assumptions for Subsequent Procedures for New gTLDs

Executive: Cyrus Namazi, Senior Vice President, Global Domains Division

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

In December 2015, the GNSO initiated a Policy Development Process (PDP) to determine if changes to existing policy recommendations are needed before the next round of gTLDs. The PDP Working Group expects to publish its final report with its recommendations by December 2019. These recommendations may lead to procedural changes for subsequent rounds of gTLD applications, which ICANN org must implement and manage. In the course of our preparatory work toward the planning and implementation of the new policy, ICANN org has compiled a number of fundamental operationally focused assumptions to help with the preliminary planning and operational readiness of the organization. These assumptions have been shared with the ICANN Board, and now ICANN org would like to share them with relevant parts of the community.

NEW: CSC Findings on PTI Performance for May 2019

From: Byron Holland, CSC Chair

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

I am pleased to inform you the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) has concluded that PTI’s overall performance over May 2019 was “Excellent” - PTI met the service level agreement at 100% for the month of May 2019.The related PTI report to the CSC, listing the individual service level metrics along with their actual and historical performance, can be found here [r20.rs6.net].

I am also very pleased to inform you that the CSC was informed that two (2) of the service levels listed in the CSC Findings Report [r20.rs6.net] are now in the process of being updated:

· Update to “Technical Checks – Retest” to better align with operational realities is expected to become effective on 1 July 2019. The change refers to the timing for tests (current SLA is 1-5 minutes, the actual performance is between 5-8 minutes, and the proposal is to change it to 10 minutes). It is understood that this change does NOT have an impact on the services to the direct customers.

· Introduction of a new Service Level Agreement for processing Label Generation Rules with respect to IDN tables and publishing these tables is now open for Public Comment until 26 July 2019 [r20.rs6.net]. This is a new SLA to be introduced at the suggestion of the CSC.

Further, the CSC was informed that the organizations who will need to (re-)appoint members and liaisons on the CSC, because of the end of term of their appointee, have been requested by ICANN org to appoint their member or liaison according to their own rules and procedures.

BACKGROUND

Generally, the CSC regular meeting is scheduled at or around the 15th of every month, and the CSC Findings Report on PTI performance is sent out shortly after that meeting. If you would like to be informed of upcoming meetings or receive CSC reports directly, you may want to subscribe to our announce list [r20.rs6.net]. Any comments on our reporting to you is welcome.

The CSC became effective October 1, 2016. Background information on the committee along with transcripts of our meetings and other useful information can be found here [r20.rs6.net].

NEW: ICANN to Launch a Pilot Childcare Grants Program for its Community

Executive: Sally Costerton, Senior Advisor to the President and CEO; Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

ICANN is making it easier for community members with children (up to 12 years old) to attend ICANN Public Meetings in person by launching the Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program [r20.rs6.net].

Starting with the ICANN66 Annual General Meeting in Montréal, Canada, eligible community members can apply for a grant of up to USD 750.00 per family. The grant is intended to offset childcare costs that might otherwise deter a community member from attending an ICANN Public Meeting.

We understand that ICANN Public Meetings are an integral part of ICANN's work, and we want to make sure as many people as possible have an opportunity to participate.

LOOKING AHEAD: ICANN66 Travel Support Deadline

Executive: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

All travel support requests are now due 120 days prior to the next ICANN Public Meeting. This was previously a 90-day deadline. Therefore, the deadline for ICANN66 travel support is Friday, 5 July 2019. If applicable, community groups will need to adjust their election timelines accordingly to ensure new leaders are eligible in time for the ICAN66 travel support deadline.

ICANN65 Planning

NEW: ICANN65 Prep Week Materials

Executive: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

ICANN65 Prep Week featured eight webinars. The materials to help you prepare for ICANN65 are available here [r20.rs6.net]. This initiative aims to streamline the pre-ICANN Public Meeting experience to enable more substantive conversations during sessions, increase awareness of cross-community and high-interest topics, and enhance briefings and readout sessions.

REMINDER: Read the Pre-ICANN65 Policy Report and GNSO Policy Briefing ICANN65 Edition

Executive: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

The Pre-ICANN65 Policy Report [r20.rs6.net] provides a high-level overview of the planned work and activities of the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees n Marrakech. The GNSO Policy Briefing ICANN65 Edition [r20.rs6.net] provides concise background information on all relevant GNSO policy efforts.

REMINDER: ICANN65 Schedule Now Available

Executive: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

The schedule for ICANN65 [r20.rs6.net] is now available! We encourage you to sign in and build your personalized schedule.

SAVE THE DATE: ICANN65 Community Leadership Reception

Executive: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

The ICANN65 Community Leadership Reception with members of the ICANN Board and Executive Team will be held on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 18:00-20:00 local time.

REMINDER: Sign Up for the Engagement Booth at ICANN65

Executive: Sally Costerton, Senior Advisor to the President and CEO; Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

I know everyone is busy preparing for ICANN65, but I want to make you aware that you are

welcome to come and do outreach at the ICANN Engagement Booth at ICANN65. The ICANN

Engagement Booth is in place for newcomers, ICANN org, and the ICANN community to engage in

discussions. It is supported by volunteers from the community, including members of ICANN's Supporting

Organizations and Advisory Committees. It would be beneficial to have the presence of seasoned

ICANN community members to share their knowledge. We would like to offer one-hour slots during

ICANN65. Please click here [r20.rs6.net] to sign up for a slot.

Thank you,

Deborah Escalera

REMINDER: Invitation to Meet with Brian Cute in Marrakech

Executive: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives

FOR: All Community Leaders

INFORMATION SHARING

A high interest topic session on this the future of the multistakeholder model of governance [r20.rs6.net] is planned for ICANN65. Facilitator Brian Cute is interested in updating the community on the work that has been done to date and discuss how a work plan to address the community-identified issues will be developed following ICANN65. Community leaders interested in scheduling time to meet with Brian Cute in Marrakech can email <evolvingmsm@icann.org>.

REMINDER: Meet with the ATRT3 Review Team at ICANN65

Executive: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives

FOR: All SO/AC Chairs

INFORMATION SHARING

The third Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) will meet in Marrakech to advance its work. As some of the team will be in Marrakech we would like to ask for a 30 to 40-minute slot on your community group's agenda, if possible.

Community input is key to the success of this process. If you are able to accommodate us on your agenda, please send us an email to <atrt3-coordination@icann.org> to let us know a day and time that would suit. We will send you a preliminary set of questions ahead of the meeting to aid the discussion. We also welcome any questions you wish to raise in advance.

Our goal for Marrakech is to:

- Socialize our terms of reference and scope;

- Conduct investigation of identified objectives

- Seek input from the community to help us shape our findings and draft recommendations.

BACKGROUND

The accountability and transparency review is mandated by ICANN Bylaws Section 4.6 (b) to examine ICANN’s execution of its commitment to maintain and improve robust mechanisms for public input, accountability, and transparency so as to ensure that the outcomes of its decision-making reflect the public interest and are accountable to the Internet community.

Prior to meeting in Marrakech, the review team met on 3-5 April in Los Angeles for its first substantive meeting to develop our terms of reference and work plan, in response to the Board Resolution (2018.10.25.15) requesting that “ATRT3 adopt its Terms of Reference and Work Plan within 60 days of convening its first meeting, and submit these documents to the Board and to the leadership of the Supporting Organizations and the Advisory Committees, to confirm that the team's scope and timeline are consistent with the requirements of the ICANN Bylaws and ICANN community expectations.”

We look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks and best regards,

Pat Kane and Cheryl Langdon-Orr

ATRT3 Co-Chairs