http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-17aug11-en.htm Accountability & Transparency - "ATRT" - Activities Webinar Hold the Date 17 August 2011 You are invited to participate in a webinar on changes ICANN is implementing to enhance its accountability and transparency (also known as the Accountability & Transparency Review Team recommendations). The Webinar will be held Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 from 14:00 -- 15:30 UTC and is open to all. You will receive an update on how ICANN's Board, Governmental Advisory Committee, Nominating Committee, our volunteer community, and Staff are addressing the numerous recommendations developed by the Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) and accepted by the Board. Progress and plans will be discussed, and your questions and comments will be welcomed on enhancements to: The Board's governance, operations, and composition, including the Nominating Committee processes for filling Board seats; The Governmental Advisory Committee's (GAC's) role, effectiveness and Interaction with the Board; Public input and policy processes; and Review mechanisms for Board decisions. More details, along with dial-in and Adobe connect information, will be issued shortly. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org