hello, I second this motion, Rafik 2011/3/30 Ching Chiao <chiao@registry.asia>

Dear Stéphane and all,

I'd like to propose the following motion on *JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs*. This community working group is co-chaired by Edmon Chung (GNSO) and Jian Zhang (ccNSO). The final report is attached in this email (URL will be posted shortly).

I would also like to invite Edmon to join the upcoming Council call.

Thank you very much.

Ching

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WHEREAS,

The Joint ccNSO/GNSO IDN Working Group (JIG) was created by mutual charters of the ccNSO (http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jiwg-charter.pdf) and the GNSO (http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#200907);

The JIG identified 3 issues of common interest: 1. Single Character IDN TLDs; 2. IDN Variant TLDs; and, 3. Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs;

The JIG has issued an Initial Report ( http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-initial-report-26jul10-en.pdf) for public comments ( http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-27jul10-en.htm), and thereupon a Draft Final Report ( http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-draft-final-report-04dec10-en.pdf) for public comments ( http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04dec10-en.htm), and have incorporated the comments into, and has reached consensus on the Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs;

The JIG recommendations are consistent with the GNSO Final Report on the Introduction of New Top-Level Domains ( http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm), including the GNSO IDN WG Final Outcomes Report ( http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/idn-wg-fr-22mar07.htm) and the GNSO Reserved Names WG ( http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/final-report-rn-wg-23may07.htm) on the issue of Single Character IDN gTLDs; and,

The JIG recommendations suggested implementable measures for the acceptance of Single Character IDN gTLDs.

RESOLVED,

The GNSO council approves the JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs, and forwards the report to the ICANN board and staff for its implementation into the next version of the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the GNSO Council hereby expresses its appreciation to the JIG for their hardwork, and look forward to receiving further reports on "IDN Variant TLDs" and "Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs".

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Seconded. Adrian Kinderis From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Ching Chiao Sent: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:42 PM To: council@gnso.icann.org Cc: Glen de Saint Gery; Edmon Chung Subject: [council] Proposed Motion: JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs Dear Stéphane and all, I'd like to propose the following motion on JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs. This community working group is co-chaired by Edmon Chung (GNSO) and Jian Zhang (ccNSO). The final report is attached in this email (URL will be posted shortly). I would also like to invite Edmon to join the upcoming Council call. Thank you very much. Ching ============= WHEREAS, The Joint ccNSO/GNSO IDN Working Group (JIG) was created by mutual charters of the ccNSO (http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jiwg-charter.pdf) and the GNSO (http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#200907); The JIG identified 3 issues of common interest: 1. Single Character IDN TLDs; 2. IDN Variant TLDs; and, 3. Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs; The JIG has issued an Initial Report (http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-initial-report-26jul10-en.pdf) for public comments (http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-27jul10-en.htm), and thereupon a Draft Final Report (http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-draft-final-report-04dec10-en.pdf) for public comments (http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04dec10-en.htm), and have incorporated the comments into, and has reached consensus on the Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs; The JIG recommendations are consistent with the GNSO Final Report on the Introduction of New Top-Level Domains (http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm), including the GNSO IDN WG Final Outcomes Report (http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/idn-wg-fr-22mar07.htm) and the GNSO Reserved Names WG (http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/final-report-rn-wg-23may07.htm) on the issue of Single Character IDN gTLDs; and, The JIG recommendations suggested implementable measures for the acceptance of Single Character IDN gTLDs. RESOLVED, The GNSO council approves the JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs, and forwards the report to the ICANN board and staff for its implementation into the next version of the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the GNSO Council hereby expresses its appreciation to the JIG for their hardwork, and look forward to receiving further reports on "IDN Variant TLDs" and "Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs". =============

All, I know this has already been seconded but would have been happy to do so. Regards, Jonathan (using this as a test from my new e-mail address) From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Ching Chiao Sent: 30 March 2011 02:42 To: council@gnso.icann.org Cc: Glen de Saint Gery; Edmon Chung Subject: [council] Proposed Motion: JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs Dear Stéphane and all, I'd like to propose the following motion on JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs. This community working group is co-chaired by Edmon Chung (GNSO) and Jian Zhang (ccNSO). The final report is attached in this email (URL will be posted shortly). I would also like to invite Edmon to join the upcoming Council call. Thank you very much. Ching ============= WHEREAS, The Joint ccNSO/GNSO IDN Working Group (JIG) was created by mutual charters of the ccNSO ( <http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jiwg-charter.pdf> http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jiwg-charter.pdf) and the GNSO ( <http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#200907> http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#200907); The JIG identified 3 issues of common interest: 1. Single Character IDN TLDs; 2. IDN Variant TLDs; and, 3. Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs; The JIG has issued an Initial Report ( <http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-initial-report-26jul10-en.pdf> http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-initial-report-26jul10-en.pdf) for public comments ( <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-27jul10-en.htm> http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-27jul10-en.htm), and thereupon a Draft Final Report ( <http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-draft-final-report-04dec10-en.pdf> http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/jig-draft-final-report-04dec10-en.pdf) for public comments ( <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04dec10-en.htm> http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04dec10-en.htm), and have incorporated the comments into, and has reached consensus on the Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs; The JIG recommendations are consistent with the GNSO Final Report on the Introduction of New Top-Level Domains ( <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm> http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm), including the GNSO IDN WG Final Outcomes Report ( <http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/idn-wg-fr-22mar07.htm> http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/idn-wg-fr-22mar07.htm) and the GNSO Reserved Names WG ( <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/final-report-rn-wg-23may07.htm> http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/final-report-rn-wg-23may07.htm) on the issue of Single Character IDN gTLDs; and, The JIG recommendations suggested implementable measures for the acceptance of Single Character IDN gTLDs. RESOLVED, The GNSO council approves the JIG Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs, and forwards the report to the ICANN board and staff for its implementation into the next version of the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the GNSO Council hereby expresses its appreciation to the JIG for their hardwork, and look forward to receiving further reports on "IDN Variant TLDs" and "Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs". =============