November 2014 - CWG-Stewardship

Proposed Agenda and Documents to Review
by Grace Abuhamad Nov. 26, 2014

Nov. 26, 2014

Dear all, Please review the attached documents and proposed agenda for the call on 27 November at 11:00 UTC. 1. Welcome & Roll Call 2. Review of F2F meeting & Project Plan (project plan attached for your review) 3. Update from RFP4 Call 4. Review Draft Proposal (attached for your review) > * Review draft proposal (which includes RFP1, 2, 3) > * Identify Key Issues for Public Comment 5. Webinar Planning (3-4 December) 6. Review of Action Items 7. AOB Best, Grace

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Legal Mechanisms for Governing the Transition of Key Domain Name Functions (CIGI/Paper)
by Robert Guerra Nov. 26, 2014

Nov. 26, 2014

The Global Commission on Internet Governance released a paper yesterday on "Legal Mechanisms for Governing the Transition of Key Domain Name Functions to the Global Multi-stakeholder Community". Below is a link to the paper. http://www.cigionline.org/sites/default/files/gcig_paper_no3.pdf regards Robert Global Commission on Internet Governance Paper No. 3 SERIES: GLOBAL COMMISSION ON INTERNET GOVERNANCE PAPER SERIES BY: AARON SHULL, PAUL TWOMEY, AND CHRISTOPHER S. YOO PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 26, 2014 The US government has announced that it is prepared to unilaterally relinquish its historical control of the key technical functions that make up the modern-day Internet. This control stems from the foundational role played by the United States in the creation of the Internet, and has been exercised through the law of contract over the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Under the existing contractual arrangement, ICANN has been accountable to the US government for the performance of these functions. However, if the US government is no longer party to this agreement, then to whom should ICANN be accountable? This paper, from CIGI and Chatham House’s Global Commission on Internet Governance, examines the existing contractual obligations that make up many of the core tenets of contemporary multi-stakeholder Internet governance. The authors maintain that these core principles should be preserved during the changeover by, first, transitioning the existing contractual accountabilities held by the US government through the law of contract to the existing customers of Internet Assigned Numbers Authority services, creating direct accountability for the performance of those functions between the organization performing those services and the organizations using them. And second, in order to increase support within the broader community, modest revisions could be made to ICANN’s independent review process to expand the grounds of review, allowing the review tribunal to hear additional cases on a broader range of complaints, with expanded powers of administrative review of decision-making processes.

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The Cross Community Working Group (CWG) on Naming Related Functions - Initial Draft of Proposal
by Jonathan Robinson Nov. 26, 2014

Nov. 26, 2014

Dear All, Following on from the Chairs' Statement <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-11-20-en> on Frankfurt Face-to-Face Meeting, we are pleased to attach an initial draft of the Proposal from the Cross Community Working Group (CWG) on Naming Related Functions. Whilst this draft follows from two full days of work in Frankfurt, as well as significant teleconference and e-mail communications, it remains work in progress and reflects the work of the CWG to date. Our target is, of course, to ultimately respond in full to the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) request for proposals <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rfp-iana-stewardship-08sep14-en .pdf> . We envisage discussing this draft during the meeting of the CWG at 11h00 UTC tomorrow and additionally on the CWG's email list/s. The short term objective is to get a revised draft version of this proposal prepared and in circulation for public comment on or by 1 December 2014. Thank you for giving this the attention it deserves to receive and we look forward to working with you to further develop this draft prposal. Yours sincerely, Jonathan Robinson and Lise Fuhr Co-chairs, Cross Community Working Group (CWG) on Naming Related Functions

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Re: [CWG-Stewardship] Comments on IANA Transition Flow Chart
by Marika Konings Nov. 25, 2014

Nov. 25, 2014

Thanks, Donna. I've updated the flow chart (see attached) in relation to your comments on pages 1, 2 and 4 which I believe are minor changes and in line what was discussed in Frankfurt (on page 4, I changed 'prepare' to 'post' as I think that aligns with the intent of your comment?). In relation to your comments on page 5, those sound like details that may be better suited for the actual written proposal and not necessarily the flow chart? I've posted those comments here below so that it may be easier for others to review and comment. Best regards, Marika Page 5 - Entering into Contract (Transition) - Comments from Donna Austin: * Can we confirm that what we mean by commence the contracting process includes the development of a contract or agreement to replace the existing arrangement between ICANN and NTIA. We should be explicit. * I'd like to see a step in here that has the Review Team review the current contract IANA Functions contract as a starting point -- commencing community consultations seems unguided. From: Donna Austin <Donna.Austin(a)ariservices.com<mailto:Donna.Austin@ariservices.com>> Date: Thursday 20 November 2014 17:37 To: "cwg-stewardship(a)icann.org<mailto:cwg-stewardship@icann.org>" <cwg-stewardship(a)icann.org<mailto:cwg-stewardship@icann.org>> Subject: [CWG-Stewardship] Comments on IANA Transition Flow Chart All I have a few comments on the IANA Transition Flow Chart that I've attached here for consideration. Thanks, Donna [Description: Description: Description: ARI Logo]DONNA AUSTIN Policy and Industry Affairs Manager ARI REGISTRY SERVICES Melbourne|Los Angeles P +1 310 890 9655 P +61 3 9866 3710 E donna.austin(a)ariservices.com<mailto:donna.austin@ariservices.com> W www.ariservices.com<http://www.ariservices.com/> Follow us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/ARIservices> The information contained in this communication is intended for the named recipients only. It is subject to copyright and may contain legally privileged and confidential information and if you are not an intended recipient you must not use, copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this communication in error, please delete all copies from your system and notify us immediately. From: Donna Austin Sent: Thursday, 20 November 2014 5:31 PM To: Marika Konings (marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org>) Cc: Bernard Turcotte (turcotte.bernard(a)gmail.com<mailto:turcotte.bernard@gmail.com>); Bart Boswinkel (bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org<mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org>) Subject: Marika I've made some comments on the attached. Let me know if you can't access the comments. Thanks Donna

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FW: [ianatransition] A new proposed US bill?
by Camino.MANJON＠ec.europa.eu Nov. 25, 2014

Nov. 25, 2014

Dear all, This has been shared today via the IANA transition list. Apologies for cross-posting. Best regards Camino From: Richard Hill <rhill(a)hill-a.ch<mailto:rhill@hill-a.ch>> Date: November 20, 2014 at 11:21:50 EST To: "Ianatransition@Icann. Org" <ianatransition(a)icann.org<mailto:ianatransition@icann.org>> Cc: "Rhill@Alum. Mit. Edu" <rhill(a)alum.mit.edu<mailto:rhill@alum.mit.edu>> Subject: [ianatransition] A new proposed US bill? Reply-To: <rhill(a)hill-a.ch<mailto:rhill@hill-a.ch>> Does anybody know anything about the attached? Best, Richard

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GAO looking into IANA Transition
by Greg Shatan Nov. 23, 2014

Nov. 23, 2014

Thought this article in The Register might be of interest: First Congress, now top govt watchdog digs into ICANN's internet grab http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/11/20/gao_questions_into_iana_transition/ Greg

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Chair's statement on IANA Stewardship Transition CWG on Naming Related Functions Face-to-Face meeting
by Lise Fuhr Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Dear All, Thank you for a couple of very productive days in Frankfurt. In link below you find our statement regarding our Face-to-Face Meeting: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-11-20-en We wish the ones travelling a safe travel home. Kind regards, Jonathan and Lise

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scope and accountability
by Milton L Mueller Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Jonathan I've been reading the transcripts of the Frankfurt meeting. Sorry I couldn't be there to correct what I saw as an oversight or error in the discussion. Although others committed the same error, it was most concisely expressed in a quote from you, so that's why I am picking on you ;-) You said: "Then there's the broader ICANN accountability issue, which I think is beyond the remit of this committee and into the next working group, except to the extent it deals with accountability for IANA functions." This implies that IANA accountability and ICANN accountability are two completely separate things. The problem is that they are interrelated. This interdependency is explicitly recognized in the ICG's charter: "The IANA stewardship transition process is taking place alongside a parallel and related process on enhancing ICANN accountability. While maintaining the accountability of Internet identifier governance is central to both processes, this group's scope is focused on the arrangements required for the continuance of IANA functions in an accountable and widely accepted manner after the expiry of the NTIA-ICANN contract. Nevertheless, the two processes are interrelated and interdependent and should appropriately coordinate their work." Of course the IANA transition process cannot fix all the accountability issues in ICANN's policy making process, nor do we want it to. But "interrelated and interdependent" means that how we handle accountability in the IANA transition will have direct impact on the enhanced accountability process for the rest of ICANN. As a simple example, if the IANA transition merely hands over control of IANA to ICANN with no oversight or separability whatsoever, then the enhanced accountability CWG will have a _lot_ more urgent work to do, especially in track 1. On the other hand, if the IANA transition process allows the community to take IANA away from a misbehaving ICANN, or otherwise leverages the control of IANA to ensure that ICANN complies with certain good governance requirements, then the IANA transition has implications for ICANN accountability, not just IANA accountability. The clear intent of the ICG charter is to recognize that both ICANN and IANA accountability are related. The creation of two tracks in the ICANN accountability CWG - one that must be completed before the IANA transition is effectuated and the other involving reforms that can wait until after the transition - is another explicit recognition of the interdependency of the IANA and ICANN accountability. The simple fact is that the IANA transition process _must_ take into account the broader implications of its proposed changes for the overall accountability of ICANN. I hope the CWG Frankfurt meeting's failure to recognize the interdependency this did not prevent it from making progress in other areas. Milton L Mueller Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor Syracuse University School of Information Studies http://faculty.ischool.syr.edu/mueller/ Internet Governance Project http://internetgovernance.org<http://internetgovernance.org/>

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Re: [CWG-Stewardship] DAY2 Transcripts, Notes, Recordings are Posted!
by Grace Abuhamad Nov. 20, 2014

Nov. 20, 2014

Dear all, All transcripts, notes, and recordings have been posted for DAY 1. I've linked to them for you below: DAY 2: Thursday 20 November (8:00 17:30) 07:30 08:00: Coffee 08:00 09:40: RFP3 <https://community.icann.org/x/iDfxAg> 09:40 10:00: Coffee Break 10:00 12:45: RFP3 (continued) <https://community.icann.org/x/hjfxAg> 12:45 13:45: Lunch 13:45 15:25: Way Forward for RFP 4 <https://community.icann.org/x/rTnxAg> 15:25 15:45: Coffee Break 15:45 17:00:[1] <https://community.icann.org/#_ftn1> Update / Revisit RFP 1, 2A, 2B, and Principles <https://community.icann.org/x/hDfxAg> 17:00 - 18:00: Wrap Up Session & Review of Action Items <https://community.icann.org/x/ijfxAg> End at 18:00 Will send out edited documents shortly. You can of course find all document versions loaded on the Wiki here <https://community.icann.org/x/UQ3xAg> . Thank you all for attending the meeting! It was a pleasure meeting you all and an honor to work with you in person. Looking forward to more work ahead. Best, Grace From: Grace Abuhamad <grace.abuhamad(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:12 AM To: "cwg-stewardship(a)icann.org" <cwg-stewardship(a)icann.org> Subject: [CWG-Stewardship] DAY1 Transcripts, Notes, Recordings are Posted! Dear all, All transcripts, notes, and recordings have been posted for DAY 1. I've linked to them for you below: DAY 1: Wednesday 19 November (9:00 21:00) 08:45 - 10:40: Introduction, Review of agenda, Timeline & <https://community.icann.org/x/dTfxAg> Principles <https://community.icann.org/x/dTfxAg> 11:00 13:00: Review of 1, 2A, 2B <https://community.icann.org/x/ezfxAg> 14:00 15:40: RFP3 <https://community.icann.org/x/fTfxAg> 16:00 18:00: RFP3 <https://community.icann.org/x/gDfxAg> 19:30 21:00: Additional RFP3 Session (added based on progress during the day) <https://community.icann.org/x/RznxAg> Will send out edited documents shortly. You can of course find all document versions loaded on the Wiki here <https://community.icann.org/x/UQ3xAg> . Best, Grace

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Fwd: Re: [ianatransition] A new proposed US bill?
by Seun Ojedeji Nov. 20, 2014

Nov. 20, 2014

Just an information that seem to be a good follow-up to the bill. Cheers! sent from Google nexus 4 kindly excuse brevity and typos. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Chip Sharp (chsharp)" <chsharp(a)cisco.com> Date: 20 Nov 2014 18:17 Subject: Re: [ianatransition] A new proposed US bill? To: "Richard Hill" <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Cc: "Rhill@Alum. Mit. Edu" <rhill(a)alum.mit.edu>, "Ianatransition@Icann. Org" <ianatransition(a)icann.org> Dear Richard, You can use govtrack to find bills and follow them. For this specific bill: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr5737 According to govtrack’s prognosis, it has a 4% chance of getting past committee and a 1% chance of being enacted. Chip On Nov 20, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Richard Hill <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> wrote: Does anybody know anything about the attached? Best, Richard <DIFA - KELLPA_035_xml.pdf>_______________________________________________ ianatransition mailing list ianatransition(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ianatransition _______________________________________________ ianatransition mailing list ianatransition(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ianatransition

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