Re: [council] [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78
Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws. A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.) A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.) Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org> wrote:
Dear former members of the CCWG-AP,
I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session <https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78.
We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design.
Kind regards,
Giovanni
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Dear Council, We just learned in the ICANN Grant Program presentation taking place now that the Board intends to take action THIS AFTERNOON to modify CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws. The slide states that this decision will be reviewed after the first grantmaking round to determine whether the alternative proposal is adequate to control the risks that the ByLaws amendment recommended by the CCWG were intended to address. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org> Cc: FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org>, Terri Agnew via cou. < council@gnso.icann.org>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org> Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws. A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.) A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.) Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org> wrote:
Dear former members of the CCWG-AP,
I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session <https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78.
We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design.
Kind regards,
Giovanni
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Hi All, The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting later today. Stay tuned. Thanks, Greg From: council <council-bounces@gnso.icann.org> On Behalf Of Anne ICANN via council Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:41 AM To: Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org>; Paul McGrady <paul@elstermcgrady.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [council] Fwd: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, We just learned in the ICANN Grant Program presentation taking place now that the Board intends to take action THIS AFTERNOON to modify CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws. The slide states that this decision will be reviewed after the first grantmaking round to determine whether the alternative proposal is adequate to control the risks that the ByLaws amendment recommended by the CCWG were intended to address. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>> Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> Cc: FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org<mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org>>, Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org<mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org>> Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws. A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.) A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.) Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> wrote: Dear former members of the CCWG-AP, I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session<https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78. We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design. Kind regards, Giovanni _______________________________________________ FormerMembersCCWG-AP mailing list FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/formermembersccwg-ap _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.
Looks like the Board will pursue a fundamental Bylaws change per Becky in the Board meeting. Damon J. Damon Ashcraft Snell and Wilmer, L.L.P 1 E. Washington St. Suite 2700 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 602-382-6389 (direct) 602-382-6070 (fax) dashcraft@swlaw.com The information contained in this electronic mail message is confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us by telephone (602-382-6000), and delete the original message. Thank you. On Oct 26, 2023, at 3:14 PM, DiBiase, Gregory via council <council@gnso.icann.org> wrote: [EXTERNAL] council-bounces@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org> ________________________________ Hi All, The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting later today. Stay tuned. Thanks, Greg From: council <council-bounces@gnso.icann.org> On Behalf Of Anne ICANN via council Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:41 AM To: Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org>; Paul McGrady <paul@elstermcgrady.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [council] Fwd: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, We just learned in the ICANN Grant Program presentation taking place now that the Board intends to take action THIS AFTERNOON to modify CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws. The slide states that this decision will be reviewed after the first grantmaking round to determine whether the alternative proposal is adequate to control the risks that the ByLaws amendment recommended by the CCWG were intended to address. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>> Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> Cc: FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org<mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org>>, Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org<mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org>> Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws. A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.) A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.) Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> wrote: Dear former members of the CCWG-AP, I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session<https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78. We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design. 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I'm lost in this. If anybody can provide a summary, that would be helpful. On 26 Oct 2023 16:34, Ashcraft, Damon via council wrote:
Looks like the Board will pursue a fundamental Bylaws change per Becky in the Board meeting.
Damon J. Damon Ashcraft Snell and Wilmer, L.L.P 1 E. Washington St. Suite 2700 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 602-382-6389 (direct) 602-382-6070 (fax) dashcraft@swlaw.com
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On Oct 26, 2023, at 3:14 PM, DiBiase, Gregory via council<council@gnso.icann.org> wrote:
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________________________________ Hi All,
The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting later today. Stay tuned.
Thanks, Greg
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Dear Council, We just learned in the ICANN Grant Program presentation taking place now that the Board intends to take action THIS AFTERNOON to modify CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws. The slide states that this decision will be reviewed after the first grantmaking round to determine whether the alternative proposal is adequate to control the risks that the ByLaws amendment recommended by the CCWG were intended to address.
Anne
Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>> Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> Cc:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org<mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org>>, Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org<mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org>>
Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws.
A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.)
A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.)
Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds
Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>
On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> wrote: Dear former members of the CCWG-AP,
I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session<https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78.
We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design.
Kind regards,
Giovanni
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Mark, We had discussed in our meeting today whether or not the Board needed to amend a fundamental bylaw to proceed with the grant program. As of today’s meeting, they apparently had the stance that no so amendment was needed and the concern (from Susan and others) was that ICANN could not get around a fundamental bylaw with a contractual term in a terms and conditions section of a contract. Greg agreed to raise our concern to the Board. At the Board meeting, the Board announced that while they were still of the opinion that a fundamental bylaw change was not needed, that they would seek on in tandem with implementation of the grant program. Basically saying we don’t need it but we’ll get it anyway due to community concerns. Avri expressed concern over this approach but upon a vote, she and the rest of the board voted to move it forward. I hope that helps. Damon J. Damon Ashcraft office: 602.382.6389 | mobile: 602.510.1640 dashcraft@swlaw.com<mailto:dashcraft@swlaw.com> Snell & Wilmer swlaw.com<https://www.swlaw.com> | disclaimer<https://www.swlaw.com/legal/email-disclaimer> From: Mark Datysgeld <mark@governanceprimer.com> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 5:10 PM To: Ashcraft, Damon <dashcraft@swlaw.com>; DiBiase, Gregory <dibiase@amazon.com> Cc: COUNCIL@gnso.icann.org Subject: Re: [council] Fwd: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 [EXTERNAL] mark@governanceprimer.com<mailto:mark@governanceprimer.com> ________________________________ I'm lost in this. If anybody can provide a summary, that would be helpful. On 26 Oct 2023 16:34, Ashcraft, Damon via council wrote: Looks like the Board will pursue a fundamental Bylaws change per Becky in the Board meeting. Damon J. Damon Ashcraft Snell and Wilmer, L.L.P 1 E. Washington St. Suite 2700 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 602-382-6389 (direct) 602-382-6070 (fax) dashcraft@swlaw.com<mailto:dashcraft@swlaw.com> The information contained in this electronic mail message is confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us by telephone (602-382-6000), and delete the original message. Thank you. On Oct 26, 2023, at 3:14 PM, DiBiase, Gregory via council <council@gnso.icann.org><mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> wrote: [EXTERNAL] council-bounces@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org><mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org><mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org> ________________________________ Hi All, The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting later today. Stay tuned. Thanks, Greg From: council <council-bounces@gnso.icann.org><mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org> On Behalf Of Anne ICANN via council Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:41 AM To: Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org><mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>; Paul McGrady <paul@elstermcgrady.com><mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [council] Fwd: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, We just learned in the ICANN Grant Program presentation taking place now that the Board intends to take action THIS AFTERNOON to modify CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws. The slide states that this decision will be reviewed after the first grantmaking round to determine whether the alternative proposal is adequate to control the risks that the ByLaws amendment recommended by the CCWG were intended to address. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com><mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com><mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com><mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com><mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>> Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org><mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org><mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> Cc: FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org><mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org><mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org><mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org><mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org<mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org><mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org><mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org>>, Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org><mailto:council@gnso.icann.org><mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org<mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org><mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org><mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org>> Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws. A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.) A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.) Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com><mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com><mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org><mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org><mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> wrote: Dear former members of the CCWG-AP, I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session<https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program><https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78. We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design. 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That is incredibly helpful, Damon. Thank you. On 26 Oct 2023 17:29, Ashcraft, Damon wrote:
Mark,
We had discussed in our meeting today whether or not the Board needed to amend a fundamental bylaw to proceed with the grant program. As of today’s meeting, they apparently had the stance that no so amendment was needed and the concern (from Susan and others) was that ICANN could not get around a fundamental bylaw with a contractual term in a terms and conditions section of a contract. Greg agreed to raise our concern to the Board. At the Board meeting, the Board announced that while they were still of the opinion that a fundamental bylaw change was not needed, that they would seek on in tandem with implementation of the grant program. Basically saying we don’t need it but we’ll get it anyway due to community concerns. Avri expressed concern over this approach but upon a vote, she and the rest of the board voted to move it forward.
I hope that helps.
Damon
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I'm lost in this. If anybody can provide a summary, that would be helpful.
On 26 Oct 2023 16:34, Ashcraft, Damon via council wrote:
Looks like the Board will pursue a fundamental
Bylaws change per Becky in the Board meeting.
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Hi All,
The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting later today. Stay tuned.
Thanks,
Greg
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Dear Council,
We just learned in the ICANN Grant Program presentation taking place now that the Board intends to take action THIS AFTERNOON to modify CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws. The slide states that this decision will be reviewed after the first grantmaking round to determine whether the alternative proposal is adequate to control the risks that the ByLaws amendment recommended by the CCWG were intended to address.
Anne
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From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> <mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>>
Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 11:57 PM
Subject: Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78
To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org> <mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>>
Cc:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> <mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> <mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org<mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org> <mailto:xavier.calvez@icann.org>>, Terri Agnew via cou. <council@gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> <mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org<mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org> <mailto:becky.burr@board.icann.org>>
Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws.
A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.)
A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.)
Thank you,
Anne
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On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org> <mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> wrote:
Dear former members of the CCWG-AP,
I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session<https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> <https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78.
We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design.
Kind regards,
Giovanni
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Heads up - As part of the Board's approval of the grant program this afternoon, the board will announce that it will simultaneously pursue a fundamental bylaws change that will provide as follows: *Where*: 1. The final report of a CCWG, *approved by all chartering organizations*, recommends that one or more bylaws-defined accountability mechanisms should not be available to resolve disputes in specified circumstances; and 2. The Board agrees that the community recommendation to limit access to one or more accountability mechanisms in such cases is in the global public interests, *Then*, the Board shall be authorized to direct Org to implement the CCWG recommendation that limits access to the bylaws-defined accountability mechanism(s). *Note *- this is limited to CCWGs and the requirement that the final report be approved by all chartering organizations ensures that there won't be limits on access to the accountability mechanisms unless everyone affirmatively agrees. On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 1:41 PM Anne ICANN via council < council@gnso.icann.org> wrote:
Dear Council, We just learned in the ICANN Grant Program presentation taking place now that the Board intends to take action THIS AFTERNOON to modify CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws. The slide states that this decision will be reviewed after the first grantmaking round to determine whether the alternative proposal is adequate to control the risks that the ByLaws amendment recommended by the CCWG were intended to address.
Anne
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org> Cc: FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org>, Terri Agnew via cou. < council@gnso.icann.org>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org>
Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws.
A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.)
A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.)
Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds
Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com
On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org> wrote:
Dear former members of the CCWG-AP,
I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session <https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78.
We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design.
Kind regards,
Giovanni
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Dear Anne, Thanks again for attending yesterday’s session on the ICANN Grant Program update. We will continue to provide you and the community with regular updates as the implementation design of the Grant Program progresses, including updates on the specific item mentioned in the GNSO Council letter. Have a nice weekend and safe travel back home, Giovanni From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso@gmail.com> Date: Thursday, 26 October 2023 at 08:57 To: Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org> Cc: "FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org" <FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org>, Xavier Calvez <xavier.calvez@icann.org>, "Terri Agnew via cou." <council@gnso.icann.org>, Becky Burr <becky.burr@board.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [FormerMembersCCWG-AP] ICANN Grant Program session at ICANN78 Thank you Giovanni. Please note that GNSO Council is in receipt of a letter from Xavier regarding the issue that has been addressed on this list in relation to the CCWG Final Report Recommendation to the Board to amend the ByLaws to protect grants from being overturned using the Accountability mechanisms. In this regard, not much discussion has occurred on this list since Erika sent an email stating that the Co-Chairs of the CCWG support the Final Recommendation as previously adopted by the Board to amend the ByLaws. A status update to this list and to those copied would be appreciated. The GNSO Council had sent a letter stating that any alternate solution varying the Final Report should have the approval of all CCWG Chartering Organizations. This is because Chartering Organization approval of CCWG Final Recommendations is a Fundamental Principle of the CCWG Working Group guidelines. The response to the GNSO Council contained in the most recent letter from Xavier will be under discussion as an agenda item at the next GNSO Council meeting. (Please note Council members are copied on this email.) A hybrid solution has been proposed on this list, whereby the first $10M could be granted in a timely manner with a ByLaws amendment process to be followed for the next and subsequent grant application rounds. We look forward to hearing from ICANN in relation to this alternative proposal from some of the former members of the CCWG. (Raising this suggestion on the list should not in any way be interpreted as agreement by the GNSO Council to that proposal.) Thank you, Anne Former CSG Voting Delegate to the CCWG Auction Proceeds Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso@gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:09 AM Giovanni Seppia <giovanni.seppia@icann.org<mailto:giovanni.seppia@icann.org>> wrote: Dear former members of the CCWG-AP, I would like to inform you that a Grant Program update session [icann78.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Ig/icann-grant-program__;!!PtGJab4!-VaTZOW6XqD7E38WNM-O-kUKDnZ22neifKJyG7dE5TXLzRCK0XeebM0hZwIuZPiR9fgqUvHs3bCyJYvcutu5yPerUvlDXZa6iQ$> is scheduled for tomorrow, 26 Oct at 13:15 local time in Hamburg (11:15 UTC), at ICANN78. We will provide updates on the status of the program as we progress on the implementation design. Kind regards, Giovanni _______________________________________________ FormerMembersCCWG-AP mailing list FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org<mailto:FormerMembersCCWG-AP@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/formermembersccwg-ap _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.
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