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Recordings, attendance & AC Chat from GNSO Standing Selection Committee call on Wednesday, 31 May 2017 14:00 UTC
by Michelle DeSmyter May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017

Dear all, Please find below the mp3, attendance, Adobe Connect recording and chat for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee held on 31 May 2017 at 14:00 UTC Mp3: http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-ssc-31may17-en.mp3 AC recording: https://participate.icann.org/p77493uq9d7/ The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Master Calendar page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group…> Mailing list archives: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-ssc/ Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/5yPwAw Attendees: Maxim Alzoba Julf Helsingius Osvaldo Novoa Lori Schulman Renate Ribeira Aquino Susan Kawaguchi James Bladel Apologies: Frederic Guillemaut Marika Konings (staff) ICANN staff: Emily Barabas Michelle DeSmyter ** Please let me know if your name has been left off the list ** Thank you. Kind regards, Michelle ------------------------------- Adobe Connect chat transcript for 31 May 2017 Michelle DeSmyter:Welcome to the GNSO Standing Selection Committee meeting on Wednesday 31 May at 14.00 UTC Michelle DeSmyter:Agenda wiki page: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_… Michelle DeSmyter:HI there Maxim!! Michelle DeSmyter:Yes Maxim Alzoba:quality issues? Maxim Alzoba:good Maxim Alzoba:I have a suggestion for page 2:Term and Renewal - that the person is still affiliated with GNSO Council or at least with GNSO Emily Barabas:Great. I will add to the notes and we can discuss when we get to that agenda item. Maxim Alzoba:Please add to my suggestion (afiliated/supported by) , so in case where the person was approved by the GNSO Council and formally have no current affiliation, the Council can still use the services of the person Maxim Alzoba:and the ending - or at least affiliatedwith GNSO Julf Helsingius:Not sure of how "affiliated with GNSO" is defined/interpreted Maxim Alzoba:My thinking was to show that the person still have some degree of connection with GNSO James Bladel:Thanks! Connecting audio..... Maxim Alzoba:for example - member of NCSG, RrSG e.t.c Maxim Alzoba:Hello James Lori Schulman:Hi Folks. I should be on more regularly now that INTA Annual Meeting is over. Maxim Alzoba:Hi Lori Osvaldo Novoa:Hello all, sorry I am a bit late Julf Helsingius:I was going to ask the same Emily Barabas::) Emily Barabas:Thanks James Maxim Alzoba:Could we suggest that ICANN provides remote connection (private) for remote participants? Maxim Alzoba:for EC meetings Maxim Alzoba:since travel is not suggested Julf Helsingius:remote connection? Maxim Alzoba:I mean if there is a f2f EC Adm. meeting - ans someone is not there Maxim Alzoba:during the ICANN meeting Julf Helsingius:Ok, thanks for the clarification Julf Helsingius:You can never be sure about a cat.... Susan Kawaguchi:especially this cat Renata Aquino:hi Maxim Alzoba:I think we might mention that we thin that those procedures are to be developed (not saying how and by whom) James Bladel:+1 Maxim Maxim Alzoba:*think (sorry for typos ... sitting in uncommon place) Julf Helsingius:James: would it be too much workload if we simply had the GNSO chair perform this function? Lori Schulman:I think that first test will be budget review Renata Aquino:thanks Emily Barabas:Thanks for joining, James Maxim Alzoba:my question for James: it is not just time consumption, but also scheduling conflicts (with GNSO Council activities), could we ask James if he is sure that there is not going to be an overlap (so during the ICANN meeting ,ICANN always provides EC Adm with the non-conflicting slots, so Chair can be there) Maxim Alzoba:*about the burden of being GNSO EC rep. Lori Schulman:Thanks, I heard James supporting the narrow task of identifying candidates but I agree about sending notes of some issues that we have considered that may be out of scope for this group but in scope for another group Lori Schulman:Maxim's point about time overlaps is a good one Maxim Alzoba:if such slots can not be granted ... then standby Rep should be in place Julf Helsingius:james pointed out that scheduling is done by doodle Lori Schulman:Excellent point Maxim. Lori Schulman:and there are still conflicts Maxim Alzoba:be back in a minute Maxim Alzoba:back Lori Schulman:is Heather the alternate? Julf Helsingius:I pretty much asked that Maxim Alzoba:I suggest we need voices of all members - so we could discuss the list, but will need a poll (preferrably choices and - "other answer" with suggestion in the text field) Maxim Alzoba:*the current list of questions in PDF Emily Barabas:Staff can certainly set up a poll if the group would like to do that Julf Helsingius:I support keeping things simple Emily Barabas:@Lori, I'm not sure if there is an official standing alternate, but I will find out. Lori Schulman:Sorry Julf, my recall is failing me today and I apologize for repeating the question Julf Helsingius:Lori: no prob, it wasn't entirely clear Lori Schulman:I think that finding out if there is an "official" alternate would be helpful so we understand what is acutally happening Maxim Alzoba:issue of Term will be resolved via "fast removal" procedure we might suggets to invent Julf Helsingius:Current arrangement is temporary in any case Julf Helsingius:I like "anyone in the leadership team" Maxim Alzoba:I think that scheduling conflicts usually happen at moments of high load, like right prior to Fin Plan discussions deadline e.t.c Julf Helsingius:"anyone in the leadership team" avoids us having to come up with new procedures Maxim Alzoba:@Julf, du you think we might add " with approval of GNSO Chair, and if not possible for natural reasions - by GNSO Council) ? Maxim Alzoba:*do Julf Helsingius:Sure! Maxim Alzoba:I am not sure "SSC selects GNSO leaders" is correct ... I thought is was more like "recommends to use GNSO leadership as an pool for EC ADM reps" Lori Schulman:agree with Maxim. SSC nominates Lori Schulman:not chooses Maxim Alzoba:Thanks all, see you next time Lori Schulman:how do we handle members who are nominated to other teams? Lori Schulman:thanks Maxim Alzoba:@Lori, I think they usually step down for a moment Julf Helsingius:Thank you all! Osvaldo Novoa:Bye Emily Barabas:Thanks all!

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Notes and Action Items - GNSO SSC - 31 May 2017
by Emily Barabas May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017

Dear SSC members, Please find below the action items and discussion notes from today’s meeting. These high-level notes are designed to help SSC members navigate through the content of the call and are not a substitute for the chat room transcript or the recording. The meeting recording and transcripts will soon be available at: https://community.icann.org/x/5yPwAw. Staff will shortly send out sample text for the poll discussed on the call. Kind regards, Emily GNSO Standing Selection Committee meeting on Wednesday 31 May at 14.00 UTC Action Items: Follow-up questions from the call: * For James Bladel: Are we sure there will not be conflicting time commitments for the Chair during ICANN meetings if the Chair also serves as EC Admin rep? Will ICANN always provide non-conflicted slots for meetings that EC Admin reps need to attend? * What is the status of the RDS Review Team selection process? * What provisions exist under the current, temporary EC Admin rep arrangement in the case that an alternate is needed? Staff will send out sample poll for feedback, incorporating suggestions from today’s call. Notes: 1. Roll Call / SOI - SSC members: Susan, Maxim, Julf, Lori, Osvaldo, Renata - Guest: James Bladel - Apologies: Frédéric, Marika (staff) 2. Exchange of views with the current representative to the Empowered Community Administration (James Bladel, GNSO Chair) - What have you done so far? What will be required from the role? - This committee has yet to define criteria and make selection for the rep role, therefore James is interim representative. - Experiences so far are limited and brief. The EC Admin was quiet for some time, and is still feeling out its processes and operations, particularly routine items like reviewing budget or nominations to the Board of Directors. These are items that the EC Admin has a role in managing. - Bigger functions as part of EC accountability mechanisms - these will not be used regularly if at all. - Most participants are Chairs or similar designation of SOs or ACs. All agree that they are mouthpieces of their community and don't have the ability to act independently unless instructed by their communities. - Qualifications - someone who understands the role. It is not to be a member of an "uber board or council." They are speaking on behalf of the entire GNSO community and do not act unless authorized to do so. - At this stage, it should be someone who can think down the road as processes are developed and set. - Someone who gets along well with byzantine processes. The role needs to be approached carefully and the person must be sure to take a step back when something needs further input from GNSO. - Time commitment - initially it was zero, but has picked up moving towards ICANN59, developing processes. The time commitment will likely drop again. Even at the worst case, this is not likely a significant burden - at most an hour or two a week. It's almost entirely by email. There will be one session at ICANN59 because of proposed revision to the Bylaws. Anyone coming from the GNSO should have perfect attendance. - Currently all EC reps are Chairs of their communities. Will that continue with other SOs and ACs? - Presume that they have considered this to be a function of the Chair. They have bolted this role to the Chair role. There is not currently any indication otherwise. - Would it make sense to appoint an alternate? - The GNSO might want to designate an ad hoc alternate. May not need a standing alternate. More important would be the process around what happens if the person changes jobs, leaves ICANN, or does something out of order. - For example, the Chairs and Vice-Chairs could quickly appoint a substitute if need. - If the rep was a Council member, there could be immediate correction if the rep "went rogue." If the rep was someone else, would there be less control or wouldn't it matter? - Either way is ok. - Do we need a process for removing a person? - Some of this is more appropriately taken up by the GNSO Council. The SSC should view it's role narrowly: Process for selecting applicants, selection of applicants. Process for handling issues with rep may be better handled by the Council. - Is it better to say that such processes should be developed without providing specifics? - Yes, identifying gaps to fill may be helpful. - What would James like to see in the criteria? - This should at minimum be someone on Council, and perhaps Chairs and Vice-Chairs on a rotating basis. - If we open up the process, harder to manage the rep and requires duplication of processes that already exist for Council (appointments, terms, etc). Opening up the process may fuel the incorrect impression that this something other than a microphone for the EC. By connecting it to an existing role, the role will be more sustainable in the long term. Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: Could we suggest that ICANN provides remote connection (private) for remote participants? Maxim Alzoba: for EC meetings Maxim Alzoba: since travel is not suggested Julf Helsingius: remote connection? Maxim Alzoba: I mean if there is a f2f EC Adm. meeting - ans someone is not there Maxim Alzoba: during the ICANN meeting Maxim Alzoba: I mean if there is a f2f EC Adm. meeting - ans someone is not there Maxim Alzoba: I think we might mention that we thin that those procedures are to be developed (not saying how and by whom) James Bladel: +1 Maxim Maxim Alzoba: *think (sorry for typos ... sitting in uncommon place) Julf Helsingius: James: would it be too much workload if we simply had the GNSO chair perform this function? Lori Schulman: I think that first test will be budget review - In response to Julf's question about time commitment, no, as things currently stand, it would not be too much work for the Chair to take on. - Is there any sort of coordination or reporting that goes to the community more generally? - There is a website being set up where the mailing lists, discussions, and reports will be published. The representative could come back to the Council or GNSO to relay a request from the EC. In the other direct, if an SG wants the EC to consider, for example, an issue with the budget, they would raise it with Council, which would instruct the rep how to proceed. - Would it be in the scope of this role to develop communications plan? - No, the SSC’s role is just to develop criteria for selecting the rep and then selecting the rep. While the SSC might want to point to procedures that need to be developed, the GNSO will develop those processes and procedures. Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: my question for James: it is not just time consumption, but also scheduling conflicts (with GNSO Council activities), could we ask James if he is sure that there is not going to be an overlap (so during the ICANN meeting ,ICANN always provides EC Adm with the non-conflicting slots, so Chair can be there) Maxim Alzoba: *about the burden of being GNSO EC rep. Lori Schulman: Thanks, I heard James supporting the narrow task of identifying candidates but I agree about sending notes of some issues that we have considered that may be out of scope for this group but in scope for another group Lori Schulman: Maxim's point about time overlaps is a good one Maxim Alzoba: if such slots can not be granted ... then standby Rep should be in place Julf Helsingius: james pointed out that scheduling is done by doodle Lori Schulman: Excellent point Maxim. Lori Schulman: and there are still conflicts 3. Review of questions and possible responses in view of possible poll Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: I have a suggestion for page 2: Term and Renewal - that the person is still affiliated with/supported by GNSO Council or at least affiliated with GNSO (for example - member of NCSG, RrSG e.t.c). Lori Schulman: is Heather the alternate? [if James is not available] Lori Schulman: I think that finding out if there is an "official" alternate would be helpful so we understand what is acutally happening Maxim Alzoba: issue of Term will be resolved via "fast removal" procedure we might suggets to invent Julf Helsingius: Current arrangement is temporary in any case - Suggestion - maybe outgoing or former Chair (one to two terms) would be a good candidate -- understands how the system works but has more time. - Suggestion: poll of choices provided plus an additional field to write in responses. - Any additional questions or possible answers to add to the poll? - Suggestion -- if there is a quick mechanism for replacement, perhaps term is less important to focus on. - Suggestion - Make the leadership team of the Council the default for serving as rep. Leave it to them to decide which one serves and which one stands in as alternate. Chat excerpt: Julf Helsingius: I like "anyone in the leadership team" Maxim Alzoba: I think that scheduling conflicts usually happen at moments of high load, like right prior to Fin Plan discussions deadline e.t.c Julf Helsingius: "anyone in the leadership team" avoids us having to come up with new procedures Maxim Alzoba: @Julf, do you think we might add " with approval of GNSO Chair, and if not possible for natural reasions - by GNSO Council) ? Julf Helsingius: Sure! - Add as one option in the poll -- SSC recommends to use GNSO leadership as a pool for EC Admin reps. The leadership team decides among themselves who is rep, alternate, etc. Lori Schulman: agree with Maxim. SSC nominates Lori Schulman: not chooses 4. Schedule of upcoming calls - Suggestion to keep Wednesday at 14:00 UTC. 5. AOB ACTION ITEM: Ask James about RDS Review Team.

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Proposed agenda - GNSO SSC Meeting Wednesday 31 May at 14.00 UTC
by Emily Barabas May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the next meeting of the GNSO Standing Selection Committee, scheduled for Wednesday 31 May at 14.00 UTC. Attached you will find a draft working document produced by staff to capture some of the discussion so far regarding the EC Administration representative, which we will review on the call. Kind regards, Emily Proposed Agenda – GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting – Wednesday 31 May at 14.00 UTC 1. Roll Call / SOI 2. Exchange of views with the current representative to the Empowered Community Administration (James Bladel, GNSO Chair) 3. Review of questions and possible responses in view of possible poll 4. Schedule of upcoming calls 5. AOB Emily Barabas | Policy Specialist ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email: emily.barabas(a)icann.org | Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976

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susankpolicy@gmail.com
by Susan Kawaguchi May 29, 2017

May 29, 2017

Hello All, In preparation for our next conference call I am hoping we can start a dialog via email concerning the criteria we are developing for the Empowered Community role that will represent the GNSO Council. Currently, the default for filling the EC rep role is the Chair of the GNSO council. This role does not make decisions but simply communicates to the EC on behalf of the Council and reports back to the Council. This role does not require travel but would require remotely attending GNSO council and EC meetings. No travel support provided. In our discussion last week we discussed several criteria for selecting someone for the role: · Limit to current GNSO council members · Broaden to former GNSO council members ( how far removed from a council seat?) · Well spoken · Follows GNSO work closely · Responsible · Available · Engaged · Limit to GNSO Chair or Vice Chairs · Alternate rep in case the EC rep cannot attend a meeting? (or it could default to GNSO Chair or V. Chair to fill in) Thoughts? Susan

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Proposed agenda - GNSO SSC Meeting Wednesday 24 May at 14.00 UTC
by Marika Konings May 25, 2017

May 25, 2017

Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the next meeting of the GNSO Standing Selection Committee which has been scheduled for Wednesday 24 May at 14.00 UTC. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting – Wednesday 24 May at 14.00 UTC 1. Roll Call 2. Welcome – confirmation of leadership roles 3. Presentation on the Empowered Community Administration (EC Admin) and the role of the Decisional Participant representative to the EC Admin by Trang Nguyen and Samantha Eisner, followed by Q & A 4. Continue deliberations on questions identified, as well as identification of any other questions that may need to be addressed: a. GNSO Chair - The Bylaws provide that the GNSO Chair or another person may be designated. What criteria should be used to decide whether another person should be designated? Is the GNSO Chair the default designation or fallback choice if no other person can be designated? b. Qualifying Criteria - If another person should be designated, what are qualifying criteria? Process to review/evaluate qualified candidates? Who should be considered qualified? Should the call for volunteers be limited (for example to GNSO Councilors) or open call? Can a general process for appointments/nominations be followed? c. Alternate Rep - Is there a need to consider an alternate in case the representative is not available or make an interim appointment should the designated representative step down? d. Term and Renewal What should be the term for the representative? Annual certification is required by the Bylaws but that does not necessarily need to align with the term. Is there a term limit? What should be the renewal requirements? What is the timeline for the selection / approval process? 5. Confirm next steps & next meeting Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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Recordings, Attendance & AC Chat from GNSO Standing Selection Committee call on 24 May 2017 at 14:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

Dear all, Please find below the mp3, attendance, Adobe Connect recording and chat for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee held on 24 May 2017 at 14:00 UTC. Mp3: https://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-ssc-24may17-en.mp3 AC recording: <https://participate.icann.org/p2yp1tricg7/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=1d0b66cd3929354d 21560731d101913a0a7092f23edd328723cd77441b3653ca> https://participate.icann.org/p2yp1tricg7/ The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Master Calendar page: <http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar> http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar Mailing list archives: <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-ssc/> http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-ssc/ Agenda Wiki page: <https://community.icann.org/x/AyDwAw> https://community.icann.org/x/AyDwAw Attendees: Frederic Guilemaut Maxim Alzoba Julf Helsingius Poncelet Illelji Susan Kawaguchi Osvaldo Novoa Apologies: Lori Schulman Renate Ribeira Aquino ICANN staff: Marika Konings Emily Barabas Mary Wong Glen de Saint Gery Trang Nguyen Samantha Eisner Terri Agnew ** Please let me know if your name has been left off the list ** Thank you. Kind regards, Terri ------------------------------- Adobe Connect chat transcript for 24 May 2017 Terri Agnew:Welcome to the GNSO Standing Selection Committee meeting on Wednesday 24 May at 14.00 UTC Terri Agnew:agenda wiki page: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_A yDwAw <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_ AyDwAw&d=DwICaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpC IgmkXhFzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=XiFu4QMZnYS9cRyk6lk9NIuqFh8hsMYNFwxZ3-lA8g c&s=_YGkcEqJ9IGg9xuYwkzSJhAX8Y7w7-aU41m8TcpjBBs&e> &d=DwICaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXh FzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=XiFu4QMZnYS9cRyk6lk9NIuqFh8hsMYNFwxZ3-lA8gc&s=_Y GkcEqJ9IGg9xuYwkzSJhAX8Y7w7-aU41m8TcpjBBs&e= Julf Helsingius:Could be a quick and efficient call... :) Maxim Alzoba:Hello All Maxim Alzoba:I think we might wait for 3 miuntes more Maxim Alzoba:or 2 Julf Helsingius:sure! Maxim Alzoba:ok Frederic Guillemaut:Hello All, Marika Konings:Susan just confirmed she is dialing in now Julf Helsingius:yes Terri Agnew:Welcome Susan Susan Kawaguchi:I am so sorry Terri Agnew:Welcome Poncelet Ileleji Poncelet Ileleji:Thanks Terri Terri Agnew:Welcome Osvaldo Novoa Osvaldo Novoa:Hello all, sorry I am late, my previous meeting delayed me. Maxim Alzoba:Question: does EC have secritariate? who was supposed to send all notifications? Maxim Alzoba:ok - answered, they use ICANN help with this Mary Wong:@Maxim, to further clarify - the EC Adminisration receives and sends notices, and they will have staff support to help monitor the timings and publication of these notices. For the EC as a whole, each Decisional Participant (e.g the GNSO) will rely on its existing staff to exercise its powers as a Decisional Participant in the EC. Maxim Alzoba:@Mary, Thanks Osvaldo Novoa:The Decisional Participants representatives in the EC Administration are like the secretaries of the Decisional Participants in the EC Administration. They have no excecutive powers. Poncelet Ileleji:Thanks for clarity Osvaldo Mary Wong:To follow up on Trang's comment, this is also the case for the two new designated Directors from the ALAC and ccNSO respectively - the EC Admin does not get to vote on their appointment. Maxim Alzoba:next please Maxim Alzoba:example Mary Wong:@Maxim, staff will be following up with the EC Admin on actual running of the Community Forum in Joburg, but as Samantha is saying, each Decisional Participant (in this case the GNSO via, presumably, the Council) can provide input and guidance to its respective EC Admin representative. Maxim Alzoba:Question : are rules of Mediation fully formed? Marika Konings:It is likely that the GNSO Council would ask the SSC for assistance on such types of appointments Marika Konings:following which the GNSO Council would consider those recommendations and direct the representative accordingly Samantha Eisner:@Maxim, see section 4.7 of the ICANN Bylaws: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources _pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource s_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4&d=DwICaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVz gfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXhFzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=XiFu4Q MZnYS9cRyk6lk9NIuqFh8hsMYNFwxZ3-lA8gc&s=cuVrBrumU9CBXQ0vaiYsBuYvJL0k-tQ0_ZCq A3TB6gA&e> &d=DwICaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXh FzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=XiFu4QMZnYS9cRyk6lk9NIuqFh8hsMYNFwxZ3-lA8gc&s=cu VrBrumU9CBXQ0vaiYsBuYvJL0k-tQ0_ZCqA3TB6gA&e= Maxim Alzoba:thanks Samantha Eisner:Thanks for having us Emily Barabas:a. GNSO Chair - The Bylaws provide that the GNSO Chair or another person may be designated. What criteria should be used to decide whether another person should be designated? Is the GNSO Chair the default designation or fallback choice if no other person can be designated? Emily Barabas:b. Qualifying Criteria - If another person should be designated, what are qualifying criteria? Process to review/evaluate qualified candidates? Who should be considered qualified? Should the call for volunteers be limited (for example to GNSO Councilors) or open call? Can a general process for appointments/nominations be followed? Emily Barabas:c. Alternate Rep - Is there a need to consider an alternate in case the representative is not available or make an interim appointment should the designated representative step down? Emily Barabas:d. Term and Renewal What should be the term for the representative? Annual certification is required by the Bylaws but that does not necessarily need to align with the term. Is there a term limit? What should be the renewal requirements? What is the timeline for the selection / approval process? Julf Helsingius:Should we ask the bylaws drafting team what the intent is/was? Poncelet Ileleji:I agree @Julf Maxim Alzoba:@Julf, I think we need to give mic to Susan then we come back to your question Samantha Eisner:@Julf, as I mentioned during my remarks, the Chair was identified as a fallback so that there was sure to always be someone available from each of the Decisional Participants Julf Helsingius:ack! Samantha Eisner:There is no indication of term limits, only a requirement for annual certification, so it's up to each Decisional Participant on how frequently they wish to assess who is serving as their representative Marika Konings:Susan, if you would like a dial-out, please let us know Susan Kawaguchi:sorry microphone challenged tryigng to fix it Marika Konings:Maxim, Sam has her hand up Susan Kawaguchi:Terri please dial out to me Samantha Eisner:And in terms of alternates, it is really up to the Decisional Participant if they wish to have a process for that, but there would have to be a notice available to the community of the alternate stepping into the role Marika Konings:she may be able to provide some clarification Terri Agnew:@susan, dialing Susan Kawaguchi:no it isn't working Susan Kawaguchi:I am so sorry Terri Agnew:Susan is on the telephone Marika Konings:Yes Maxim Alzoba:@Susan we hear you Osvaldo Novoa:We commented before that the representative should have experience in the GNSO Council, a former member, not an actual member. Osvaldo Novoa:I favor a former GNSO Council member Julf Helsingius:Former or current Marika Konings:obviously you would have a closer connection to the decisions and those that would need to be passed on with someone who is actually on the Council Maxim Alzoba:+1 Julf (Former of current) Osvaldo Novoa: I agree with Juff Frederic Guillemaut:former / current, yes Osvaldo Novoa:The representative has to be confirmed by the GNSO Council, so he or she needs the support of the Council. Marika Konings:what would qualify as former? How many years ago? Or if someone has been on the Council at any point of time? Poncelet Ileleji:@Marika I will say at least 2 years on Council Poncelet Ileleji:Prior must not neccesary be on Council now Mary Wong:There is also no separate travel support or funding for the EC Administration. Maxim Alzoba:and third option - rep of GNSO bodies (with support of those bodies) and with ultimate support of the GNSO Council Frederic Guillemaut:we need to have a choice, so 5 years might be better. Maxim Alzoba:I recommend no less than 1 year (6 months usually required to get grip) Osvaldo Novoa:I think that the Council has to be informed of everything that happens in the EC Administration, in order to instruct adecquately the GNSO representative, but there is no need for the representative to be up to date on what happens in the Council. The representative cannot take any decisions, just communicates the decisions of the Council. Mary Wong:Note also that just as the Council meets via teleconference, the EC Admin will probably do the same. It's not clear that the EC Admin will need to meet at every ICANN Public Meeting in any case. Marika Konings:travel support slots are allocated by SG/Cs so they would need to consider making one of their slots available Julf Helsingius:didn't we reserve 90 min for this call? Julf Helsingius:Ah, thanks! Maxim Alzoba:same time next week ? Maxim Alzoba:RySG call has started and I need to be there Julf Helsingius:next week same time works for me Maxim Alzoba:Could we do usuall time of the meeting poll? Maxim Alzoba:next week works for me - though it is my PTO :( Poncelet Ileleji:OWorks for me too Poncelet Ileleji:sorry for typo Maxim Alzoba:I think we need to be back to our questions next week Marika Konings:We'll go ahead and schedule the call for the same time next week Terri Agnew:will get invite sent out shorlty for call next week , same time Frederic Guillemaut:i will not be available next wednesday Osvaldo Novoa:Thanks all and bye Frederic Guillemaut:by all, Trang Nguyen:Thank you! Bye! Poncelet Ileleji:Bye all thanks great info

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Notes and Action Items - SSC Meeting - 24 May 2017
by Emily Barabas May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

Dear SSC members, Please see below notes and action items for the meeting today, 24 May 2017 at 14:00 UTC. These high-level notes are designed to help WG members navigate through the content of the call and are not meant to be a substitute for the recording or transcript. Recordings, call transcripts, full chat transcripts, slides and other relevant meeting materials are available here: https://community.icann.org/x/AyDwAw. Slides from the presentation today by Sam Eisner and Trang Nguyen are also attached for reference. Kind regards, Emily ================================================ GNSO Standing Selection Committee meeting on Wednesday 24 May at 14.00 UTC Notes: - No SOI updates 2. Welcome – confirmation of leadership roles 3. Presentation on the Empowered Community Administration (EC Admin) and the role of the Decisional Participant representative to the EC Admin by Trang Nguyen and Samantha Eisner, followed by Q & A - Five decisional participants in the Empowered Community: ALAC, ASO, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO - In the Bylaws process, you have a collection of five groups and need someone who can send and receive notices and be responsible for making sure this work is done. The Empowered Community Administration was created for this purpose. There is a representative for each group to protect against having a single point of failure, and to make sure there are lines of communication between the EC and each decisional participant. - EC Administration receives and sends notifications; moderates conference calls and community forums, receives notices of decisions from Decisional Participants & tallies and submits to ICANN, mediation. - No independent power to act in this mediation phase, the rep will have to go back to the GNSO for guidance/direction. - EC Administration is not responsible for monitoring activities; it acts only when notified by either ICANN org or a Decisional Participant. It is not a decision-making body. - Reps can only do what they are told to do by Decisional Participants. - See slides for examples. Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: Question: does EC have secritariate? who was supposed to send all notifications? Mary Wong: @Maxim, to further clarify - the EC Adminisration receives and sends notices, and they will have staff support to help monitor the timings and publication of these notices. For the EC as a whole, each Decisional Participant (e.g the GNSO) will rely on its existing staff to exercise its powers as a Decisional Participant in the EC. - Question: What is the format of the community forum? - It can take multiple forms. For example, if the GNSO raises a petition to the budget, the Decisional Participant can determine the format and even the timing of the related community forum. The representative follows this guidance. Community forum format will depend on the timing (timeframes are provided in the Bylaws). Chat excerpt: Mary Wong: @Maxim, staff will be following up with the EC Admin on actual running of the Community Forum in Joburg, but as Samantha is saying, each Decisional Participant (in this case the GNSO via, presumably, the Council) can provide input and guidance to its respective EC Admin representative. (regarding mediation representative): Marika Konings: It is likely that the GNSO Council would ask the SSC for assistance on such types of appointments Marika Konings: following which the GNSO Council would consider those recommendations and direct the representative accordingly Maxim Alzoba: Question : are rules of Mediation fully formed? Samantha Eisner: @Maxim, see section 4.7 of the ICANN Bylaws: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article4[icann.… 4. Continue deliberations on questions identified, as well as identification of any other questions that may need to be addressed: a. GNSO Chair - The Bylaws provide that the GNSO Chair or another person may be designated. What criteria should be used to decide whether another person should be designated? Is the GNSO Chair the default designation or fallback choice if no other person can be designated? Chat excerpt: Julf Helsingius: Should we ask the bylaws drafting team what the intent is/was? Samantha Eisner: @Julf, as I mentioned during my remarks, the Chair was identified as a fallback so that there was sure to always be someone available from each of the Decisional Participants - The purpose of the EC Admin is to make sure that someone is responsible for sending and receiving notices. If the groups do not choose to appoint someone else, the Chair serves as a default for the role to ensure the role is filled. b. Qualifying Criteria - If another person should be designated, what are qualifying criteria? Process to review/evaluate qualified candidates? Who should be considered qualified? Should the call for volunteers be limited (for example to GNSO Councilors) or open call? Can a general process for appointments/nominations be followed? - Possible requirement for the representative - public speaking or moderation skills. - This position requires full knowledge of the Council and its work. There are different possible variations to fill the role and meet this criteria, for example, current leadership team, current Council member, former Council member, etc. -Suggestion - rep should have the support of Council members Chat excerpt: Osvaldo Novoa: We commented before that the representative should have experience in the GNSO Council, a former member, not an actual member. Osvaldo Novoa: I favor a former GNSO Council member Julf Helsingius: Former or current Marika Konings: obviously you would have a closer connection to the decisions and those that would need to be passed on with someone who is actually on the Council Maxim Alzoba: +1 Julf (Former of current) Osvaldo Novoa: I agree with Juff Frederic Guillemaut: former / current, yes Osvaldo Novoa: The representative has to be confirmed by the GNSO Council, so he or she needs the support of the Council. Marika Konings: what would qualify as former? How many years ago? Or if someone has been on the Council at any point of time? Poncelet Ileleji: @Marika I will say at least 2 years on Council Poncelet Ileleji: Prior must not neccesary be on Council now Maxim Alzoba: and third option - rep of GNSO bodies (with support of those bodies) and with ultimate support of the GNSO Council c. Alternate Rep - Is there a need to consider an alternate in case the representative is not available or make an interim appointment should the designated representative step down? Chat excerpt: Samantha Eisner: And in terms of alternates, it is really up to the Decisional Participant if they wish to have a process for that, but there would have to be a notice available to the community of the alternate stepping into the role - Nothing in the bylaws bars it, but it may not be recommended practice. We can work it out with the group if it is desired. d. Term and Renewal What should be the term for the representative? Annual certification is required by the Bylaws but that does not necessarily need to align with the term. Is there a term limit? What should be the renewal requirements? What is the timeline for the selection / approval process? Chat excerpt: Samantha Eisner: There is no indication of term limits, only a requirement for annual certification, so it's up to each Decisional Participant on how frequently they wish to assess who is serving as their representative -Question: How often can the GNSO replace rep? Is there a rule already in place? - In the bylaws, the only requirement is annual certification of the selection of the EC Admin rep. Certifications can happen more often, but they must happen at least annually. This does not mean they must appoint someone new each year. For example, the GNSO could choose to have a term of five years for the rep, therefore they would re-certify the same person each year for five years. - Format of the certification - a note that says the name of the representative. - Suggestion - Term of the representative is no longer than his/her term in GNSO Council. - Clarification - Does this mean the representative needs to be on the GNSO Council? - Only in the case that the rep needs to be on the Council does the above suggestion about term limits apply. Chat excerpt: Frederic Guillemaut: we need to have a choice, so 5 years might be better. Maxim Alzoba: I recommend no less than 1 year (6 months usually required to get grip) - Question - would travel support be provided for the rep to attend Council meetings? - It is currently not foreseen as role that will require travel support to attend meetings - rep can attend remotely if necessary. - Community forums may happen during ICANN meetings - but remote participation is possible. - No travel requirement or travel funding is anticipated for this role. Chat excerpt: Mary Wong: There is also no separate travel support or funding for the EC Administration. Osvaldo Novoa: I think that the Council has to be informed of everything that happens in the EC Administration, in order to instruct adecquately the GNSO representative, but there is no need for the representative to be up to date on what happens in the Council. The representative cannot take any decisions, just communicates the decisions of the Council. Mary Wong: Note also that just as the Council meets via teleconference, the EC Admin will probably do the same. It's not clear that the EC Admin will need to meet at every ICANN Public Meeting in any case. Marika Konings: travel support slots are allocated by SG/Cs so they would need to consider making one of their slots available - May be helpful to take a step back and look at requirements and criteria. 5. Confirm next steps & next meeting The GNSO Standing Selection Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 31 May at 14.00 UTC

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LAST REMINDER: Doodle poll: next GNSO SSC call
by Terri Agnew May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

Dear all, In order to schedule the next GNSO SSC call, please be so kind as to fill in the following Doodle poll: http://doodle.com/poll/b4adrukw9eex3wvv I have enabled the time zone so that it can be changed to your zone. This doodle will close on Thursday, 18 May 2017 Thanks ever so much! With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Secretariat Services Coordinator, GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: terri.agnew(a)icann.org <mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org> Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy…>

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REMINDER: Doodle poll: next GNSO SSC call
by Terri Agnew May 16, 2017

May 16, 2017

Dear all, In order to schedule the next GNSO SSC call, please be so kind as to fill in the following Doodle poll: http://doodle.com/poll/b4adrukw9eex3wvv I have enabled the time zone so that it can be changed to your zone. This doodle will close on Thursday, 18 May 2017 Thanks ever so much! With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Secretariat Services Coordinator, GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: terri.agnew(a)icann.org <mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org> Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy…>

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Recordings, Attendance & AC Chat from GNSO Standing Selection Committee call on 15 May 2017 at 13:00 UTC
by Michelle DeSmyter May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Dear all, Please find below the mp3, attendance, Adobe Connect recording and chat for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee held on 15 May 2017 at 13:00 UTC Mp3: https://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-ssc-15may17-en.mp3 <Monark%20Panchal%20commented%20on%20ticket%20#267594 Hello%20Michelle, The%20request%20has%20been%20completed: https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#may[mailer.samanage.com… https://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-ssc-15may17-en.mp3[mailer.samanage.com]> AC recording: https://participate.icann.org/p891o5tzgib/<https://participate.icann.org/p891o5tzgib/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=adafe81581d64faa…> <applewebdata://D3C67AB3-A378-4B49-868D-C06F7218C9E9/%0bhttps:/participate.i…> The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Master Calendar page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group…> Mailing list archives: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-ssc/ Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/uQ-fAw Attendees: Frederic Guilemaut Maxim Alzoba Julf Helsingius Poncelet Illelji Osvaldo Novoa Renate Ribeira Aquino Apologies: Lori Schulman ICANN staff: Marika Konings Emily Barabas Michelle DeSmyter ** Please let me know if your name has been left off the list ** Thank you. Kind regards, Michelle ------------------------------- Adobe Connect chat transcript for 15 May 2017 Michelle DeSmyter:Dear all, welcome to the GNSO Standing Selection Committee teleconference on Monday, 15 May 2017 at 13:00 UTC Michelle DeSmyter:Meeting page: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_… Maxim Alzoba:Hello All Julf Helsingius:For some reason AC doesn't allow me to connect my mic, will have to dial in Maxim Alzoba:Michelle, could you request dial out to +7 925 3010241 (so I can properly participate via audio too) Michelle DeSmyter:try your AC now, does this work? Maxim Alzoba:I have noisy background, need to use phone with throat mic Marika Konings:Hi all - waiting for a dial-out. Should be with you shortly. Michelle DeSmyter:not a problem - I will let the operator know Osvaldo Novoa:Hello all Maxim Alzoba:thanks Julf Helsingius:Michelle: not sure what you did, but it worked, on ACV with computer mic now Maxim Alzoba:@Michelle, Do you know if the operator has tried to dial out yet? Poncelet Ileleji:Proceed with Chairing for me +1 Osvaldo Novoa:I am OK with your chair, and thank you for it. Maxim Alzoba:I am not against the current Chair. Maxim Alzoba:@Michelle, the dial out works, thanks. Julf Helsingius:Hopefully we don't all 3 go for the same positions :) Osvaldo Novoa:I am Ok with two vice chairs Poncelet Ileleji:Agreed Maxim Alzoba:Thanks, Julf for bringing it to us. Marika Konings:the ccNSO letter indicated that they didn't feel they could confirm any nomination without knowing the exact scope of the RDS RT Maxim Alzoba:As a participant of RDS PDP ... we have some issues with precise identifications :) Maxim Alzoba:there Marika Konings:https://ccnso.icann.org/about/sataki-to-crocker-04may17-en.pdf Marika Konings:"After a discussion at its meeting on 13 April 2017, the ccNSO Council decided to defer participation of the ccNSO in the RDS-WHOIS2 review until the scope of the review is defined." Marika Konings:so I guess this leaves the door open to participate once scope is defined? Renata Aquino Ribeiro:hi apologies on being late Maxim Alzoba:RDS itself is still in early pre-design era Maxim Alzoba:RDS PDP is still working with principles and definitions (not yet on design implementations) Poncelet Ileleji:Agreed Marika Renata Aquino Ribeiro:y Julf Helsingius:We can hear you, but you are distorting badly Marika Konings:Maxim, you need to speak a bit further away from the microphone. It is difficult to hear you. Julf Helsingius:mic gain on too high? Renata Aquino Ribeiro:y Renata Aquino Ribeiro:hard time Renata Aquino Ribeiro:better type Michelle DeSmyter:I can have an operator dial out to you if need be, please let me know Maxim Alzoba:I hear you well - the issue is with the current phone/mic contact Marika Konings:On dial-out, audio quality is usually better so please be encouraged. Osvaldo Novoa:I think that the ccNSO guideline is a very good base to start with. I find it very clear. Renata Aquino Ribeiro:osvaldo can we have access to it? Julf Helsingius:So I guess we need a good communicator Emily Barabas:These slides and the background paper on this topic are available here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_… Guillemaut:Hello All, sorry for the delay. Maxim Alzoba:with new dial out I think I will be able to be heard via phone Susan Kawaguchi:Welcom Guillemaut Osvaldo Novoa:@Renata: In the notes to the right of the screen is the link, it is also in the document Marika sent us. Emily Barabas:These slides and the background paper on this topic are available here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_… Marika Konings:the ccNSO guideline was also referenced in the background paper that was distributed last week. Renata Aquino Ribeiro:garbled a bit Maxim Alzoba:oh, I thought it is about offline exchange of messages during the Forum Renata Aquino Ribeiro:ok Renata Aquino Ribeiro:the 4th is a biggie Maxim Alzoba:the second was more note than the question Renata Aquino Ribeiro:(item) Emily Barabas:ccNSO Guideline: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_workin… Renata Aquino Ribeiro:emily tks Marika Konings:From the Bylaws: "The EC Administration shall manage and moderate the Approval Action Community Forum in a fair and neutral manner." Maxim Alzoba:about basic understanding of financial operations for candidates into "5" - they will need to be able "• Approve Fundamental Bylaw and Articles amendments, and Asset Sales " Maxim Alzoba:to approce asset sales it is good to be aware of the basic ideas in finances Renata Aquino Ribeiro:so ec rep will approve stuff on community forum w/out going through GNSO council too Marika Konings:@Renate - no Osvaldo Novoa:Sorry, I lost my internet connection for some minutes. Maxim Alzoba:yes Renata Aquino Ribeiro:tks marika Maxim Alzoba:at least we need to ask Osvaldo Novoa:The EC representative cannot take any decision without the GNSO Council authorization. Renata Aquino Ribeiro:ok so a good communicator y Maxim Alzoba:before alerting GNSO the candidate needs to understand that there is an issue Osvaldo Novoa:Just enough to undertand it. But it would be the same for any topic to be discussed. Renata Aquino Ribeiro:he/she would convey arguments but have no decisional polwer maybe? Julf Helsingius:There won't be issues to be missed. Julf Helsingius:The "issue" would be someone asking for action Osvaldo Novoa:The EC representative is just the way of communication between the EC and the GNSO Council Renata Aquino Ribeiro:y Guillemaut:do we have any former ambassador for this role ?, Marika Konings:Exactly Osvaldo Renata Aquino Ribeiro:liason? Guillemaut:someone wnho used to work in a embassy Guillemaut:un ambassadeur Maxim Alzoba:I think it is the first time for EC "5" to be summoned, am I right? Osvaldo Novoa:I think that a fairly inteligent person with good communications skills would be the ideal. Renata Aquino Ribeiro:i think a good writer would do Marika Konings:@Renate - no writing involved as the rep to the EC Admin would just pass on the Council motions / decisions. Renata Aquino Ribeiro:ok Renata Aquino Ribeiro:so agree w/ osvaldo Maxim Alzoba:policits are good at not answering while talking, I think there is more of a liasion between , for example GNSO and EC "5" Poncelet Ileleji:So does this main the individual must have all the prerequisite knowledge of the GNSO prior to taken up this role. So with this its easy to narrow the candidates as it can come from the Chair Marika Konings:main role is conveying GNSO Council decisions, so familiarity with GNSO Council actions may be key? Poncelet Ileleji:mean I meant Osvaldo Novoa:We don't know the work load of the EC representative, I would prefer a person with no position in the Council, in order to be dedicated to this work. Julf Helsingius:A former council member would probably be perfect Osvaldo Novoa:+1 Julf Maxim Alzoba:Who is in charge of assessment of the GNSO candidates for the EC seat? is it just GNSO Council or is it SSC and then GNSO Council? Maxim Alzoba:if there is more than 1 Marika Konings:@Maxim - SSC is first expected to propose the criteria and process for GNSO Council approval. Following that it would likely ask the SSC to run the selection process following which the Council would confirm the appointment. Maxim Alzoba:ok Marika Konings:To clarify further in relation to the community forum, The EC Admin gets to manage the Community Forum but it doesn’t get to decide anything else other than format. Similarly, the Forum itself is NOT a decisional body - it is merely the means by which the EC (all five decisional participants) get to discuss the Approval Action in question. Maxim Alzoba:Could we suggest inclusion of "letters of support " from GNSO bodies as an additional selection criterion? Maxim Alzoba:to exclude issues with not-so GNSO candidates (as the last time) Guillemaut:+1 Julf Helsingius:As long as the NCA's count as a (virtual) body Maxim Alzoba:when we had 3 persons assisiated themself with the GNSO without proper support or affiliation Julf Helsingius:For the letters of support Marika Konings:You may first want to discuss whether the chair is the default or the back-up, and then in either case determine what the criteria are for any other person that may want to be considered? Maxim Alzoba:I think it is up to GNSO Council to assess if the support is good enough for GNSO Julf Helsingius:probably too detailed, yes Maxim Alzoba:could we limit now to the "basic idea - to mark who has GNSO affiliation and support" and we supply GNSO Council with that ... so they can make better choice Renata Aquino Ribeiro:a support to the chair Renata Aquino Ribeiro:chair would be an emergency intervention Marika Konings:note that in a GNSO Council context, there are also the Council vice-chairs that could be considered? Renata Aquino Ribeiro:sorry susan, to explain myself more clearly: not really putting chair up to this but to oversee whoever will do this Maxim Alzoba:I think that the person is up to GNSO Council ... so all we can do -is tp suggest what to do in situation where Maxim Alzoba:they might need other selection Maxim Alzoba:than the GNSO Chair (for whatsoever reason they might have by that time) Renata Aquino Ribeiro:y workload increase is on the horizon Marika Konings:doodle poll for a next meeting next week? Marika Konings:yes Renata Aquino Ribeiro:y Poncelet Ileleji:I think the time should be like today Maxim Alzoba:few days and few hour slots each Renata Aquino Ribeiro:y Renata Aquino Ribeiro:y Julf Helsingius:Time slot is great Maxim Alzoba:bad timeslot for me Guillemaut:ok Julf Helsingius:Next week is a problem for me Guillemaut:ok for me Renata Aquino Ribeiro:ok tks Julf Helsingius:Thanks! Osvaldo Novoa:Thank you and bye Poncelet Ileleji:Bye all, thanks all Guillemaut:thank you all, bye bye.

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SSC Leadership roles confirmation
by Marika Konings May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Dear All, As noted in the action items (see below), those on the call supported the following leadership structure for the SSC: · Susan Kawaguchi as chair, Maxim and Julf as vice-chairs. If there any concerns and/or objections from those that were not able to participate in the meeting, please share those with the mailing list. Staff has checked the GNSO Operating Procedures and these do refer to the confirmation of the leadership team by the GNSO Council so we will work with the GNSO Council leadership team to get this added to their agenda for the June meeting. Best regards, Marika From: <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, May 15, 2017 at 08:31 To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] Notes and Action Items - SSC Meeting - 15 May 2017 Dear SSC members, Please see below notes and action items for the meeting today, 15 May 2017 at 13:00 UTC. These high-level notes are designed to help WG members navigate through the content of the call and are not meant to be a substitute for the recording or transcript. Recordings, call transcripts, full chat transcripts, slides and other relevant meeting materials are available here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/2017-05-15+GNSO+Standing+Selection…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. The slides discussed in the meeting are attached here for reference. The background paper is available here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Representative+on+EC+Admin[co…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Kind regards, Emily ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Items: · Send out leadership appointments to the mailing list to confirm support from the group. Staff will confirm that the Council does not need to approve the SSC leadership team. · Staff will assemble a document listing tasks of the EC Admin and the probability that events triggering these tasks will occur. · Staff will conduct a Doodle poll for the meeting next week, including the option of Monday at 13:00 UTC. Notes: 1. Roll call: In attendance - Julf, Maxim, Osvaldo, Poncelet, Susan, Renata, Guillemaut 2. Confirmation of Chair / Vice-Chair(s) - Within the charter, there is flexibility in the structure of the leadership team. - Helpful to have more than one person in leadership role so that individuals can substitute in as needed. Chat excerpt: Poncelet Ileleji: Proceed with Chairing for me +1 Osvaldo Novoa: I am OK with your chair, and thank you for it. Maxim Alzoba: I am not against the current Chair. - Julf and Maxim volunteered for vice/co-chair roles. - May be useful to have two vice/co-chairs, workload may be heavy at times and we may need extra backup. - Agreement on the call - Susan as chair, Maxim and Julf as vice-chairs. - Revisiting RDS Review Team selection -- - SOs and ACs have not met yet. - The ccSNO provided a letter indicating that they didn't feel they could confirm any nomination without knowing the exact scope of the RDS RT. - It is not clear if they will provide candidates once the scope is defined. - ccNSO letter: https://ccnso.icann.org/about/sataki-to-crocker-04may17-en.pdf[ccnso.icann.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_about_…> - ASO and SSAC did not have any candidates requesting their endorsement, leaving additional slots available. 3. Review SSC assignment in relation to GNSO representative for Empowered Community (EC) Administration - Develop criteria and selection - Following Council approval, carry out selection process 4. Review role of the Empowered Community Administration and GNSO representative (see summary attached) 5. Review Bylaw provision relating to Decisional Participant Representative to EC Admin - Regarding role in moderating community forums -- - From the Bylaws: "The EC Administration shall manage and moderate the Approval Action Community Forum in a fair and neutral manner." - There are different actions for which a community forum will be needed. Can be done and at ICANN meetings or through teleconference. Chat excerpt: Renata Aquino Ribeiro: so ec rep will approve stuff on community forum w/out going through GNSO council too Marika Konings: @Renate - no - Clarification - it is not for the EC Admin to make any decisions of substance, but any input will need to considered by Decisional Participants (in the GNSO case, the GNSO Council) to direct the EC Admin representatives - ICANN59 will be a test case on the specific implementation Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: about basic understanding of financial operations for candidates into "5" - they will need to be able "• Approve Fundamental Bylaw and Articles amendments, and Asset Sales  " Maxim Alzoba: to approce asset sales it is good to be aware of the basic ideas in finances - Takeaway from Maxim's comment - representative should have some knowledge and understanding of finance. - Marika: No, the EC Admin will not make a determination. The only role of the EC Admin representative is the communicate the determination of the GNSO Council. - Would the representative need this knowledge to share message between EC admin and GNSO Council? – Envisioned as a purely administrative body in the bylaws and other documentation, but it may be helpful to talk to GNSO Council leadership about their expectations for implementation. Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: Who is in charge of assessment of the GNSO candidates for the EC seat? is it just GNSO Council or is it SSC and then GNSO Council? Marika Konings: @Maxim - SSC is first expected to propose the criteria and process for GNSO Council approval. Following that it would likely ask the SSC to run the selection process following which the Council would confirm the appointment. - Representative needs to be aware of Council decisions, history, and activities, therefore it may make sense for the rep to come from the Council and perhaps a membership of the leadership team. - Possible skills discussed by group: diplomatic, intelligent, good communication skills, familiarity with GNSO Council actions (possibly former Council member?) - Possible selection criteria discussed by group: letters of support from GNSO bodies 6. Review / brainstorm questions that will need to be addressed by the SSC in order to decide on a process and criteria - How much of time committment is required for this position? What is the role expected to entail? 7. Confirm next steps & next meeting

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Doodle poll: next GNSO SSC call
by Nathalie Peregrine May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Dear all, In order to schedule the next GNSO SSC call, please be so kind as to fill in the following Doodle poll: https://icannorg.doodle.com/poll/3k7rr86ah5ezmk53 Thanks ever so much! Kind regards, Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Specialist, SOAC Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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Notes and Action Items - SSC Meeting - 15 May 2017
by Emily Barabas May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Dear SSC members, Please see below notes and action items for the meeting today, 15 May 2017 at 13:00 UTC. These high-level notes are designed to help WG members navigate through the content of the call and are not meant to be a substitute for the recording or transcript. Recordings, call transcripts, full chat transcripts, slides and other relevant meeting materials are available here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/2017-05-15+GNSO+Standing+Selection…. The slides discussed in the meeting are attached here for reference. The background paper is available here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Representative+on+EC+Admin. Kind regards, Emily ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Items: · Send out leadership appointments to the mailing list to confirm support from the group. Staff will confirm that the Council does not need to approve the SSC leadership team. · Staff will assemble a document listing tasks of the EC Admin and the probability that events triggering these tasks will occur. · Staff will conduct a Doodle poll for the meeting next week, including the option of Monday at 13:00 UTC. Notes: 1. Roll call: In attendance - Julf, Maxim, Osvaldo, Poncelet, Susan, Renata, Guillemaut 2. Confirmation of Chair / Vice-Chair(s) - Within the charter, there is flexibility in the structure of the leadership team. - Helpful to have more than one person in leadership role so that individuals can substitute in as needed. Chat excerpt: Poncelet Ileleji: Proceed with Chairing for me +1 Osvaldo Novoa: I am OK with your chair, and thank you for it. Maxim Alzoba: I am not against the current Chair. - Julf and Maxim volunteered for vice/co-chair roles. - May be useful to have two vice/co-chairs, workload may be heavy at times and we may need extra backup. - Agreement on the call - Susan as chair, Maxim and Julf as vice-chairs. - Revisiting RDS Review Team selection -- - SOs and ACs have not met yet. - The ccSNO provided a letter indicating that they didn't feel they could confirm any nomination without knowing the exact scope of the RDS RT. - It is not clear if they will provide candidates once the scope is defined. - ccNSO letter: https://ccnso.icann.org/about/sataki-to-crocker-04may17-en.pdf[ccnso.icann.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_about_…> - ASO and SSAC did not have any candidates requesting their endorsement, leaving additional slots available. 3. Review SSC assignment in relation to GNSO representative for Empowered Community (EC) Administration - Develop criteria and selection - Following Council approval, carry out selection process 4. Review role of the Empowered Community Administration and GNSO representative (see summary attached) 5. Review Bylaw provision relating to Decisional Participant Representative to EC Admin - Regarding role in moderating community forums -- - From the Bylaws: "The EC Administration shall manage and moderate the Approval Action Community Forum in a fair and neutral manner." - There are different actions for which a community forum will be needed. Can be done and at ICANN meetings or through teleconference. Chat excerpt: Renata Aquino Ribeiro: so ec rep will approve stuff on community forum w/out going through GNSO council too Marika Konings: @Renate - no - Clarification - it is not for the EC Admin to make any decisions of substance, but any input will need to considered by Decisional Participants (in the GNSO case, the GNSO Council) to direct the EC Admin representatives - ICANN59 will be a test case on the specific implementation Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: about basic understanding of financial operations for candidates into "5" - they will need to be able "• Approve Fundamental Bylaw and Articles amendments, and Asset Sales  " Maxim Alzoba: to approce asset sales it is good to be aware of the basic ideas in finances - Takeaway from Maxim's comment - representative should have some knowledge and understanding of finance. - Marika: No, the EC Admin will not make a determination. The only role of the EC Admin representative is the communicate the determination of the GNSO Council. - Would the representative need this knowledge to share message between EC admin and GNSO Council? – Envisioned as a purely administrative body in the bylaws and other documentation, but it may be helpful to talk to GNSO Council leadership about their expectations for implementation. Chat excerpt: Maxim Alzoba: Who is in charge of assessment of the GNSO candidates for the EC seat? is it just GNSO Council or is it SSC and then GNSO Council? Marika Konings: @Maxim - SSC is first expected to propose the criteria and process for GNSO Council approval. Following that it would likely ask the SSC to run the selection process following which the Council would confirm the appointment. - Representative needs to be aware of Council decisions, history, and activities, therefore it may make sense for the rep to come from the Council and perhaps a membership of the leadership team. - Possible skills discussed by group: diplomatic, intelligent, good communication skills, familiarity with GNSO Council actions (possibly former Council member?) - Possible selection criteria discussed by group: letters of support from GNSO bodies 6. Review / brainstorm questions that will need to be addressed by the SSC in order to decide on a process and criteria - How much of time committment is required for this position? What is the role expected to entail? 7. Confirm next steps & next meeting

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Development of process and criteria for selection of GNSO Rep to EC Admin
by Marika Konings May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Dear All, After a well-deserved break, it is now time to start focusing on the second assignment that the GNSO Council provided to the SSC, namely the development of the criteria and the process for the selection of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration. The GNSO Council has requested to receive your proposal in time for consideration during its June 2017 meeting, which means it would need to be submitted by 19 June. Following approval of the criteria and process, the SSC is also expected to carry out the selection process. To facilitate your deliberations on this topic, Emily has developed the attached background document for your review. Also, now that the RDS Review Team Selection Process has been completed, Susan has indicated that she is still willing to take on the chair role for this effort. If I recall well, Maxim indicated he was willing to serve as a vice-chair (Maxim, please correct me if I am wrong)? Of course, if others are interested in a leadership position for this effort, please share your interest on the mailing list so it can be considered as a first item of business for your next meeting. In relation to that next meeting, you should receive a doodle poll request shortly in view of trying to schedule a next meeting of the SSC either next week (15 May) or the week thereafter (22 May). Thanks, Marika Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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Proposed Agenda - SSC meeting
by Marika Konings May 14, 2017

May 14, 2017

Dear All, Please find below the proposed agenda for the next meeting of the SSC which has been scheduled for Monday 15 May at 13.00 UTC. Best regards, Marika Proposed Agenda – SSC Meeting – Monday 15 May 2017 1. Roll Call 2. Confirmation of Chair / Vice-Chair(s) 3. Review SSC assignment in relation to GNSO representative for Empowered Community (EC) Administration 4. Review role of the Empowered Community Administration and GNSO representative (see summary attached) 5. Review Bylaw provision relating to Decisional Participant Representative to EC Admin 6. Review / brainstorm questions that will need to be addressed by the SSC in order to decide on a process and criteria 7. Confirm next steps & next meeting Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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