Hi Jonathan, thanks for kicking this off. Another potential topic, perhaps belonging under the umbrella of "Accountability":
I would like to see a frank & candid, community-wide discussion on the future role of the GAC. Between TLD safeguards, proposed changes to the Bylaws, the sticky IGO/NGO issue, and the very real possibility that the GAC could unilaterally adopt a voting model, all converge on an ICANN model that is dominated by a multi-governmental structure, which fails a key element of the March 2014 NTIA announcement.
Everyone recognizes the need for governments to have a seat at the table, and for their advice to be given careful consideration on matters concerning public policy. But there's a sliver of "public policy" in everything at ICANN, and the nature of government participation makes them reluctant to accept anything short of immediate and total adoption of their advice.
Where do we go from here? Can the relevance of the SO/ACs be preserved, or is every topic or material issue destined to become a GAC/Board negotiation? What limitations or backstops can check government influence, while still allowing for full consideration of their advice?
Thank you,
J.
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James Bladel
GoDaddy
All,
Please be aware that ICANN is seeking (urgent) input on selection of content for a “high interest” topic session in LA.
Thanks,
Jonathan
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Sent: 26 August 2014 03:04
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Subject: Re: SO-AC-SG HIGH INTEREST TOPIC SESSION @ ICANN 51 in Los Angeles - A Reminder
Dear Community Leaders:
It’s been an unusually busy August so far and, understandably, I have not received much feedback from you all on prospective topics for your SO-AC High-Interest topic at the ICANN51 Public Meeting in Los Angeles.
Certain topics, such as ICANN Accountability, the IANA Stewardship Transition, and new gTLD Directory Services (WHOIS), appear to be covered by other session programming on Monday or elsewhere during the week, so, additional topics are now needed for the potential session discussion.
The staff meeting and programming team is giving me some more time to collaborate with you on this session, and we should start identifying some specific topics so that you have time to lead some conversations within your communities over the next month in preparation for the LA session discussion.
I’ve been able to extend the topic-brainstorming deadline to COB this Thursday. Please share any thoughts or ideas with me at your earliest convenience.
Best,
David
Vice President, Policy Development Support
General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Direct Line: +90.212.381.8727
Mobile: + 1. 202.341.3611
From: David Olive <david.olive@icann.org>
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:49 PM
To: Byron Holland <byron.holland@cira.ca>, Heather Dryden <Heather.Dryden@ic.gc.ca>, Jonathan Robinson <jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com>, Louie Lee <louie@louie.net>, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com>, Patrik Fältström <paf@netnod.se>, Jun Murai <junsec@wide.ad.jp>, Lars-Johan Liman <liman@netnod.se>, Elisa Cooper <Elisa.Cooper@markmonitor.com>, tony holmes <tonyarholmes@btinternet.com>, "krosette@cov.com" <krosette@cov.com>, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak@gmail.com>, William Drake <william.drake@uzh.ch>, "Michele Neylon :: Blacknight" <michele@blacknight.com>, "Drazek, Keith" <kdrazek@verisign.com>, Rudi Vansnick <rudi.vansnick@isoc.be>, Fadi Chehade <fadi.chehade@icann.org>, Cassia Oliveira <cassia.oliveira@icann.org>, Tina Shelebian <tina.shelebian@icann.org>, Lynn Lipinski <lynn.lipinski@icann.org>, Lynn Gravel <lynn.gravel@cira.ca>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber@icann.org>, Global Leadership <global_leadership@icann.org>, William Drake <wjdrake@gmail.com>, Rob Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth@icann.org>, Duncan Burns <duncan.burns@icann.org>
Subject: SO-AC-SG HIGH INTEREST TOPIC SESSION @ ICANN 51 in Los Angeles Dear SO/AC/SG Leaders:
Thank you all for confirming your interest in proceeding with the planning for an SO-AC High Interest Session in Los Angeles. Working with our staff Meeting Team colleagues, it appears that Monday in LA will again offer the best window for the session. I have informed the ICANN 51 Steering Committee of the need for the session and we have discussed the following scenario.
Monday programming will offer opportunities for community discussion on a range of topics of high interest to the community. We can count on their being at least one session addressing the IANA Stewardship Transition and another session addressing the ICANN Accountability matter. Heather has also noted the likelihood of a GAC request for a session on Registration Data (WHOIS) issues.
As a result of this overall concept, we suggest planning to conduct a session that highlights one or two topics of high community interest that are different from these three main topic areas. It would be helpful to have you share topic suggestion on this list over the next week or so. Staff will compile the list of all suggestion received by 25 August and then I’ll circulate the list of possibilities to all of you for winnowing down. My hope is that, via email, we can quickly reach consensus on a couple of topics so that all of you will have the opportunity to glean your community views to share during the session.
Logistically, we will plan to run the session largely like the previous hot-topic session in Buenos Aires – recall the Brad White-led format. I am happy to get feedback from you on any improvements we can introduce to that format previous format.
Looking forward to hearing your suggestion of topics.
Best regards,
David
Vice President, Policy Development Support
General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Direct Line: +90.212.381.8727
Mobile: + 1. 202.341.3611