February 2016 - IPC-GNSO - lists.icann.org

Multistakeholder Ethos Award Nominations close 12 March 2016
by Greg Shatan Feb. 9, 2016

Feb. 9, 2016

Reminder: Nomination Period Open For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN 56 | Nominations Close 12 March 2016 <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-09-en> ICANN is pleased to remind community members that the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award is open until 12 March 2016. This award program, launched in June 2014 in London, seeks to recognize long-standing community members who have served in leaders! hip roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees, and demonstrated collaboration with different Supporting Organizations and/or Advisory Committees. The Multistakeholder Ethos Award will recognize ICANN participants who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions, acknowledging the importance of ICANN's m... Read more <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-09-en>

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Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs
by Chantelle Doerksen Feb. 9, 2016

Feb. 9, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-cc wg-accountability-co-chairs Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs The Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN¹s Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) has ushered in 2016 with a full schedule and renewed dedication to its mission. Following the release of the staff report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-draft-ccwg-acco untability-proposal-08jan16-en.pdf> and the summary of public comments <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/summary-comments-draft-ccwg-acc ountability-proposal-08jan16-en.xlsx> , both of which were published on 8 January, the group wasted no time in setting up a rigorous schedule of conference calls for the rest of the month. The schedule was designed to enable inclusive and informed debates about the input received during the 21-day public comment period and the feedback provided by the six Chartering Organizations of CCWG-Accountability. The dedication of our members and participants, along with the increased involvement by members of the ICANN Board, has allowed us to make significant progress over the past four weeks. The collaborative environment has brought us even closer to our goal of a consensus proposal that will meet the requirements of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and fulfill the dependencies of the CWG-Stewardship in the ICG Final Proposal. Here is the current status of each CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 1 Recommendations: Recommendation #1: Establishing an Empowered Community for Enforcing Community PowersFinalized. Recommendation #2: Empowering the Community Through Consensus: Engagement, Escalation, EnforcementFinal comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #3: Redefining ICANN¹s Bylaws as Standard Bylaws¹ and Fundamental BylawsFinalized. Recommendation #4: Ensuring Community Engagement in ICANN Decision-making: Seven New Community PowersEdits to reflect input on PTI budget (CWG-Stewardship) and indemnification language for removal of Directors by the Empowered Community. Recommendation #5: Changing Aspects of ICANN¹s Mission, Commitments and Core ValuesStill under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #6: Reaffirming ICANN¹s Commitment to Respect Internationally Recognized Human Rights as it Carries Out its MissionFinal comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #7: Strengthening ICANN¹s Independent Review ProcessEdits to reflect input on applicability to PTI. Recommendation #8: Improving ICANN¹s Request for Reconsideration ProcessFinal comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #9: Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in ICANN¹s BylawsStill under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #10: Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in ICANN¹s BylawsFinal draft to be reviewed by lawyers before final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #11: Board Obligations with regards to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice (Stress Test 18)Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #12: Committing to Further Accountability Work in Work Stream 2Finalized. For the latest versions of all of the recommendations above, visit the CCWG-Accountability wiki <https://community.icann.org/x/8JVlAw> . After consensus has been reached on our few outstanding issues, the CCWG-Accountability will develop a ³supplemental² report of the Work Stream 1 Recommendations, including a summary of changes from the Third Draft Report. The supplemental report is currently being developed, and will go through an open and transparent process <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/attachments/20 160120/0e76810a/Timelineandnextsteps-0001.pdf> of 1) CCWG-Accountability consultation, 2) support staff editing/proofing, 3) co-Chair and Rapporteur finalization, 4) legal review and 5) final publication. Our hope is that the majority of changes from the Third Draft Report will relate to specificities of implementation rather than content, and as such, an additional public comment period will not be necessary before approval by the Chartering Organizations. Our goal is to distribute the supplemental report to our Chartering Organizations in time for consideration and approval on all Work Stream 1 Recommendations at ICANN55 in Marrakech. Keeping in mind the working methods for the various Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, we ask that this be into account as the Chartering Organizations plan their discussions and schedules leading into and during ICANN55. With that said, we encourage any Chartering Organizations that can deliberate and/or approve the Work Stream 1 Recommendations prior to Marrakech to do so. We are grateful for the increased involvement of the ICANN Board as our work has progressed since the Third Draft Report. It has been helpful to understand Board comments in real-time, including ways to ensure any global public interest concerns are debated and considered as the recommendations are being revised. We hope to continue this open dialogue as the supplemental report is finalized, and ask the ICANN Board to be mindful of the timeline as they plan their review period of the Work Stream 1 Recommendations and submission to NTIA. CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs Mathieu Weill, Thomas Rickert, León Sanchez

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Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 25 February 2016 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC
by Chantelle Doerksen Feb. 8, 2016

Feb. 8, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-08-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-08-en> Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/83yIdN42A8> by 19 February 2016. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 22 February 2016. The ICANN Policy Development Support Team will provide a Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 25 February 2016 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC, summarizing policy activities across the ICANN policy development community and the ongoing Transition of Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions and the ICANN Accountability efforts. Updates will also be provided on topics from ICANN's Support Organizations and Advisory Committees: · Address Supporting Organization (ASO) and Regional Internet Registries (RIR) Activities · Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): New generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process · Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Next-generation Registration Directory Services Policy Development Process · Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Review of Rights Protection Mechanisms in all generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) Policy Development Process · Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Activity Update · At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) review of criteria and expectations of At-Large Structures in parallel with the At-Large Review. · At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and Regional At-Large Organizations (RALO) Activities · Government Advisory Committee's (GAC): IANA Stewardship Transition GAC Verdict on the CCWG Accountability report. · Government Advisory Committee's (GAC): Remaining issues with the New gTLD Program, in particular implementation of GAC Advice · Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Advisories and Activity Update · Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Activity Update The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session runs for 90 minutes and will be conducted in English. The webinar will be conducted in Adobe Connect along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function in Adobe Connect. Recordings of the webinars will be made available here <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/presentations-2012-08-27-en> . The Policy Development Support Team is always available to answer any questions via email at policyinfo(a)icann.org <mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> . Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/83yIdN42A8> by 19 February 2016. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 22 February 2016. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org <http://gnso.icann.org/>

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