December 2020 - Gnso-ssc - lists.icann.org

Proposed Agenda - SSC meeting - 14 December at 14:00 UTC
by Emily Barabas Dec. 14, 2020

Dec. 14, 2020

Dear SSC members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the meeting on Monday, 14 December at 14:00 UTC for 60 mins: 1. Welcome/Agenda Review/SOI Updates 2. Discussion of Candidate – GNSO Liaison to the CSC (general info: https://community.icann.org/x/nQENCQ, candidate materials: https://community.icann.org/x/ziwhB) 3. Update on EOI Process – GNSO Nominated Mentor to the ICANN Fellowship Program (https://community.icann.org/x/8oEmCQ) 4. Review of SSC Timeline for December and January (as circulated by Carlton over email, summarized on the attached) 5. AOB - GNSO member(s) for the IRP Standing Panel selection committee If you would like a dial out for this call or need to send an apology, please email gnso-secs(a)icann.org. Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas Policy Manager, GNSO Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Poll Reminder - deadline 13 December - Candidate for GNSO Non-Registry Liaison to the CSC
by Emily Barabas Dec. 11, 2020

Dec. 11, 2020

Dear all, As a reminder, please fill out this poll no later than Sunday 13 December at 23:59 UTC: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CWGL8HP. Kind regards, Emily From: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2020 at 16:45 To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: Poll open - deadline 13 December - Candidate for GNSO Non-Registry Liaison to the CSC Dear all, The Expression of Interest process has now closed for the GNSO Non-Registry Liaison to the CSC. One application was received, submitted by Milton Mueller. As a reminder, you can find additional information about the assignment here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC Milton’s application materials are available here (login required): https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic… Once you have reviewed the application materials, please complete this poll to help you organize your thoughts on the candidate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CWGL8HP. Please fill out the poll no later than Sunday 13 December at 23:59 UTC. Results of the poll will be used to support discussion during the SSC meeting on Monday 14 December at 14:00 UTC. You will note that the response to one of the questions is left blank in Milton’s EOI: “Please explain your interest in becoming involved as a member of or liaison to the CSC.” Staff has followed up with Milton to ask if he may have accidentally skipped the question and can provide an answer. For the purposes of the poll, please enter “N/A” for poll question 9 in relation to this item in the EOI. If Milton responds with additional information, this will be shared with the SSC and can be discussed on our upcoming call. If you have any questions, please feel free to share them on the mailing list or reach out to the leadership team/staff support. Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas Policy Manager, GNSO Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Poll open - deadline 13 December - Candidate for GNSO Non-Registry Liaison to the CSC
by Emily Barabas Dec. 10, 2020

Dec. 10, 2020

Dear all, The Expression of Interest process has now closed for the GNSO Non-Registry Liaison to the CSC. One application was received, submitted by Milton Mueller. As a reminder, you can find additional information about the assignment here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC Milton’s application materials are available here (login required): https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic… Once you have reviewed the application materials, please complete this poll to help you organize your thoughts on the candidate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CWGL8HP. Please fill out the poll no later than Sunday 13 December at 23:59 UTC. Results of the poll will be used to support discussion during the SSC meeting on Monday 14 December at 14:00 UTC. You will note that the response to one of the questions is left blank in Milton’s EOI: “Please explain your interest in becoming involved as a member of or liaison to the CSC.” Staff has followed up with Milton to ask if he may have accidentally skipped the question and can provide an answer. For the purposes of the poll, please enter “N/A” for poll question 9 in relation to this item in the EOI. If Milton responds with additional information, this will be shared with the SSC and can be discussed on our upcoming call. If you have any questions, please feel free to share them on the mailing list or reach out to the leadership team/staff support. Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas Policy Manager, GNSO Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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SSC Workstream for Your Attention and Action
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 3, 2020

Dec. 3, 2020

Dear SSC members, We are writing to update you on the schedule regarding the CSC Liaison selection process and inform you about a new task assigned the SSC for action. First, regarding the CSC Liaison EOI – as discussed on the mailing list, *the EOI deadline has been extended to 7 December*. One application has been received so far (you can review it on the private wiki here <https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic…>), and at least one more is expected to be received by the deadline. Please fill out the doodle poll <https://doodle.com/poll/fvwfzgmkn7mw7gif?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link%20…> to help us schedule a meeting the week on 14 December to discuss the EOIs received. As a reminder, everyone will individually fill out a survey before the call to help organize their thoughts on the candidates. Second, regarding the new task -- the GNSO Council has requested the SSC to evaluate EOIs and recommend an individual to serve as the GNSO nominated Mentor to the ICANN Fellowship Program (you can find background about the Fellowship Program and mentors for the program here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2020-11-16-en) The attached EOI will be launched tomorrow with an *application submission deadline of 17 December*. *The deadline for the GNSO Council to nominate a Mentor is 31 January, 2021. * We are seeking to complete both selection processes in time for Council to consider the SSC’s recommendations during its 21 January Council meeting. Below is a proposed work plan to complete these selections: - 3 Dec: Launch Fellowship Mentor EOI - 7 Dec: New deadline for CSC Liaison EOI - 8 Dec: Launch poll for SSC members complete on CSC Liaison candidates - Week of 14 Dec: SSC meeting to discuss CSC Liaison candidates (members should complete poll at least 24 hours before the meeting) - 17 Dec: Deadline for Fellowship Mentor EOI - 18 Dec: Launch poll for SSC members complete on Fellowship Mentor candidates - Early week of 21 Dec: Additional SSC meeting to discuss CSC Liaison candidates, if necessary - Week of 4 Jan: SSC meeting to discuss Fellowship Mentor candidates (members should complete poll at least 24 hours before the meeting) - 11 Jan: Motion Deadline for January GNSO meeting – placeholder motion possible - Week of 11 Jan: Additional SSC meeting to discuss Fellowship Mentor candidates, if necessary - 19 Jan: Last day to submit name(s) of recommended candidate(s) - 21 Jan: GNSO Council meeting If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Carlton and Sophie ============================== *Carlton A Samuels* *Mobile: 876-818-1799Strategy, Process, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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