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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: IPC Marrakech Planning Team
by Greg Shatan Jan. 20, 2016

Jan. 20, 2016

We are looking for volunteers for the IPC Marrakech Planning Team to assist with planning the IPC public and private meetings, the "no-host" dinner and the Board roundtable. Going to Marrakech is not required, but some of the members need to be going to Marrakech. Please respond if you are interested. Thanks! Greg

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Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] Volume 12: IANA Stewardship Discussions
by Greg Shatan Jan. 18, 2016

Jan. 18, 2016

FYI, from ICANN. Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 2:20 AM Subject: [Soac-infoalert] Volume 12: IANA Stewardship Discussions To: "soac-infoalert(a)icann.org" <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org> Volume 12: An Update on IANA Stewardship Discussions <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-12-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-12-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-12-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-12-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-12-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-12-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…> 22 months after the big announcement by NTIA, the transition is within reach It has been a full 22 months since NTIA first announced <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transitio…> its intention to transition its stewardship of theIANA functions. In that time, the three operational communities (names, numbers, and protocol parameters) have spent thousands of hours meeting, writing and reviewing documents, and reading emails. The combined IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal is ready to be submitted to the ICANNBoard and NTIA, pending the completion of the final report on the Work Stream 1 Recommendations of the CCWG-Accountability. Note: The last status update on this series of IANA Stewardship Transition updates was published 2 November 2015 <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-11-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…>. This update, therefore, includes major events since that last update. IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal On 30 November 2015, the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG <http://www.ianacg.org/>) published itsSummary Report on Comments Received during the Public Comment Period on the Combined Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/Public-Comment-Summary-final.pdf> . The public comment period <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…>for the Proposal to Transition the Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions from the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to the Global Multistakeholder Community <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop…>ended on 8 September 2015. The ICG is now awaiting confirmation from the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANAStewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions (CWG-Stewardship <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocwgdtstwrdshp/CWG+to+Develop+an+IAN…>) that the Work Stream proposal by the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+A…>) meets their needs. *IANA Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)* The CWG-Stewardship is working to finalize its position on IANA IPR. The goal is to find a mutually acceptable way forward on the IPR issue for all three IANA operational communities to allow the IANAStewardship Transition to take place on schedule, in September 2016. In December 2015, the CWG-Stewardship’s Design Team on IPR (DT-IPR <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocwgdtstwrdshp/DT-IPR++IANA+Intellec…>) published its latest version of draft principles and requirements <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/56145364/DT-IPR%20Draft%20…> to which the two operational communities provided feedback in early January. Following the CWG-Stewardship's confirmation on a position, representatives from each operational community will work together to refine an outcome. *Implementation work* ICANN is facilitating monthly community discussions and providing implementation preparation updates on Transition Facilitation Calls <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transition-facilitation-2015-09-23-en> held between ICANN staff and the leadership teams of the CCWG-Accountability, CWG-Stewardship, CRISP Team, IANAPLAN WG, GNSO, ccNSO, IETF, IAB, and the RIRs. The latest call was held on 13 January 2016. To keep up to date with implementation activities, see ICANN’s IANA Stewardship Implementation page <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-implementation>. CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 1 Recommendations The CCWG-Accountability is currently in the process of finalizing its recommendations for Work Stream 1, following the 8 January 2016 release of the staff report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-draft-ccwg-acco…> and summary <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/summary-comments-draft-ccwg-acc…> on the public comments received on the 3rd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…>. Between 12 and 21 January, the CCWG-Accountability is conducting a series of readings <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Final+Report> via teleconference of its revised 12 recommendations. The upcoming teleconferences that will complete the series of readings are: • 19 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56990858>, 12:00-15:00 UTC • 21 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56990860>, 12:00-15:00 UTC Details of the group’s working methods and time plan for this phase of the proposal finalization are available in this Work Plan <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/56989168/CCWG%20January%20…> . The two recommendations that generated the most feedback in the public comment period, and therefore have required the most significant amounts of discussion amongst the CCWG-Accountability to finalize are: • Recommendation #5: Changing aspects of ICANN's Mission, Commitments and Core Values • Recommendation #11: Board obligations with regards to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice (Stress Test 18) *Consideration of the recommendations By Chartering Organizations * The CCWG-Accountability has requested that all Chartering Organizations of the CCWG-Accountability indicate whether they support the recommendations in the proposal by 21 January 2015 at the latest. The Chartering Organizations are the GNSO, ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, ASO, and SSAC. The GNSO, ccNSO and GAC are currently working on responses to the CCWG-Accountability. *Timeline for finalization of proposal and submission to the ICANN Board* The CCWG-Accountability had, at the time of the publication of the 3rd Draft Proposal, planned to complete its final report and send it to the ICANN Board by the end of January 2016. This timeline is likely to be adjusted following feedback from all Chartering Organizations. When feedback is received from all six Chartering Organizations, the CCWG-Accountability will be in a better position to judge how much additional work may be needed to finalize the report and will adjust its timeline for the Work Stream 1 Final Proposal. *Feedback From the CCWG-Accountability’s legal counsel* Following a teleconference on 8 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56989655>between the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs and the group’s legal counsel, it was agreed that legal counsel would provide its input on the 12 recommendations in two steps: • After the first reading, legal counsel will share high level feedback and/or concerns that could then be discussed as part of the second reading on the recommendation. • After the second reading, legal counsel will provide detailed edits where appropriate. If the input would result in a substantial change to a recommendation, there will be a discussion on the CCWG-Accountability mailing list to consider how to proceed with the input. If there is no substantial change involved, the recommendation will be amended to incorporate the legal counsel’s input. *Drafting of ICANN Bylaws* On the teleconference on 8 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56989655> between the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs and the group’s legal counsel, counsel noted that final drafting of the Bylaws, based on the recommendations in the CCWG-Accountability’s final report, would need to be primarily the responsibility of legal counsel. This would then include representatives of the CCWG-Accountability providing an oversight role to ensure the Bylaws meet their requirements, rather than have all members of the CCWG-Accountability participating in line edits of the drafted Bylaws. The CWG-Stewardship is currently reviewing a draft of the ICANN Bylaws <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/cwg-client/attachments/20151107/f66cef8b/2103…> that are to change as a result of the CWG-Stewardship’s requirements. The draft was submitted <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/cwg-client/2015-November/000348.html> by the group’s legal counsel on 7 November 2015. *ICANN 55* The CCWG-Accountability will meet in Marrakech during ICANN55 <https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55>, but at this point, the main focus of the CCWG’s work in Marrakech is planning Work Stream 2 activities. Work Stream 2 focuses on accountability topics that extend beyond the IANA Stewardship Transition. Key documents Jan 2016 CCWG-Accountability Final Report <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Final+Report> (Work in progress) 14 Dec 2015 CWG-Stewardship IANA Intellectual Property Rights - Draft Principles and Requirements <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/56145364/DT-IPR%20Draft%20…> 30 Nov 2015 ICG - Summary Report on Comments Recieved During the Public Comment Period on the Combined Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/Public-Comment-Summary-final.pdf> You can play a role in IANA’s future… Anyone can participate in discussions about the future of IANA's stewardship and ICANN accountability. For information on joining CCWG-Accountability, contact accountability-staff(a)icann.org. *Compiled on behalf of ICANN by Samantha Dickinson * *15 January 2015* _______________________________________________ Internaltransitioncoordination mailing list Internaltransitioncoordination(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/internaltransitioncoordination _______________________________________________ soac-infoalert mailing list soac-infoalert(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-infoalert

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Fwd: Policy Development Process (PDP) Updates
by Greg Shatan Jan. 15, 2016

Jan. 15, 2016

All: I want to make sure you know about the monthly PDP updates prepared by ICANN staff. The latest update was released January 5, 2016. A link is below. Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 5:17 PM Subject: Policy Development Process (PDP) Updates To: "'gregshatanipc(a)gmail.com' (gregshatanipc(a)gmail.com)" < gregshatanipc(a)gmail.com> Cc: Chantelle Doerksen <chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org>, "Metalitz, Steven" < met(a)msk.com>, "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Dear Greg, In an effort to assure that the GNSO and wider ICANN community stays informed in these busy times, we would like to remind you that the GNSO support staff puts out monthly PDP Updates. The latest version can be found here: http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/pdp-updates Please feel free to share this with your colleagues and any other interested parties. Many thanks and best wishes, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat *gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org>* *http://gnso.icann.org <http://gnso.icann.org/>*

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Fwd: [ccwg-internet-governance] NOMINATIONS FOR THE IGF MAG LAUNCHED
by Greg Shatan Jan. 7, 2016

Jan. 7, 2016

IGF-MAG nominating period has opened (see below). For those interested in Internet Governance beyond ICANN, this is a potential opportunity. Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 11:56 AM Subject: [ccwg-internet-governance] NOMINATIONS FOR THE IGF MAG LAUNCHED To: ccwg <ccwg-internet-governance(a)icann.org> Colleagues Good afternoon; yesterday the UN launched the annual process for seeking nominations for the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). The link to process is at http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout/mag-renewal-announcement Nominations are mainly (but not solely) made by constituent groups for business, civil society and technical community representation. On the latter the Internet Collaboration Group decided today to launch a Call (by end of week). I will circulate this when published. Likely that names will be solicited for by 22/1. Best Nigel _______________________________________________ ccwg-internet-governance mailing list ccwg-internet-governance(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ccwg-internet-governance

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CCT Review Team Selected
by Greg Shatan Dec. 29, 2015

Dec. 29, 2015

ICANN has announced the selection of the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review Team, here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-12-23-en Congratulations to Jonathan Zuck and David Taylor, IPC members selected for the CCT Review Team representing the GNSO. Also representing the GNSO are Calvin Browne (RrSG), Jordyn Buchanan (RySG), Carlos Gutierrez (NPOC/NCSG and NomCom Appointee to GNSO Council) and Waudo Siganga (BC). Two members of ALAC, Two members of ccNSO and one GAC member round out the representative team of 11 members. They are joined by four Review Team members serving as "independent experts." We look forward to great things from Jonathan, David and the rest of the CCT Review Team. Greg Shatan President, IPC

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Fwd: IPC Comment on Third Draft Proposal of CCWG-Accountability
by Greg Shatan Dec. 28, 2015

Dec. 28, 2015

I have attached the comment on the CCWG-Accountability Third Draft Report just submitted on behalf of the IPC. Thank you to the drafting team of Paul McGrady, Steve Metalitz, Susan Payne, Jonathan Zuck, Anne Aikman-Scalese, and Alex Deacon (and myself) for coping with such a significant proposal under such difficult circumstances. Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Greg Shatan <gregshatanipc(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Dec 24, 2015 at 12:03 AM Subject: IPC Comment on Third Draft Proposal of CCWG-Accountability To: "comments-draft-ccwg-accountability-proposal-30nov15(a)icann.org" < comments-draft-ccwg-accountability-proposal-30nov15(a)icann.org> Attached please find the comments of the Intellectual Property Constituency of the GNSO on the Third Draft Proposal of the CCWG on Enhancing ICANN's Accountability. Please note that the IPC sought to submit these comments via the survey tool as well, but found that it was closed. Respectfully Submitted, Gregory S. Shatan President Intellectual Property Constituency

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Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] IANA Stewardship Transition Implementation Planning: Taking Stock of the Last Two Months and Looking Forward to 2016 - ICANN
by Greg Shatan Dec. 24, 2015

Dec. 24, 2015

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 3:36 PM Subject: [Soac-infoalert] IANA Stewardship Transition Implementation Planning: Taking Stock of the Last Two Months and Looking Forward to 2016 - ICANN To: "soac-infoalert(a)icann.org" <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-implementation-… Sent from my iPhone David A. Olive Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul Hakki Yeten Cad. Selenium Plaza No:10/C K:10 34349 Fulya, Besiktas, Istanbul Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +90.212.999.6212 Mobile: + 1. 202.341.3611 <+%201.%20202.341.3611> Mobile: +90.533.341.6550 _______________________________________________ soac-infoalert mailing list soac-infoalert(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/soac-infoalert

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Fwd: ICANN North America Newsletter.
by Greg Shatan Dec. 23, 2015

Dec. 23, 2015

FYI. For all you North Americans, note the reference to a 2016 North American Stakeholder Survey.... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- <http://s.rs6.net/t?e=WLNxSg__jA8&c=1&r=1> <http://s.rs6.net/t?e=WLNxSg__jA8&c=3&r=1> <http://s.rs6.net/t?e=WLNxSg__jA8&c=4&r=1> <http://s.rs6.net/t?e=WLNxSg__jA8&c=5&r=1> <http://myemail.constantcontact.com/-My-ICANN-Journey---2016-Stakeholder-Sur…> <northamericaupdate(a)icann.org> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…> Dear friends, First, I would like to thank you for reading! It has been nearly two years since we launched the North America Regional Newsletter. I hope that you have found this quarterly update an informative and useful means of keeping up with the ICANN Community. You'll notice that the newsletter has undergone a makeover. Along with aesthetic upgrades, the redesign makes navigation easier, so you can get to the news you care about faster, whether you're a civil society stakeholder interested in the latest WHOIS policy development, a business stakeholder looking for the latest new generic Top-Level-Domains that were delegated, or an engineer looking for the latest news on security and stability. Internationalization, diversity, and inclusion have been a key focus of ICANN over the past several years. Although most of these conversations center on outreach to countries outside North America, the reality is this is just as much a regional issue as it is a global one. Though we've been able to welcome new North America-based organizations to the ICANN Community, more needs to be done. Too many times we hear that not enough voices are represented at ICANN, and that a few individuals pull much of the weight, leading to volunteer burnout. This issue will be front and center for us as Regional Staff in 2016, and we look forward to your active participation in helping us make the ICANN Community stronger. We want to hear from you! *Please take a moment to fill out our brief Stakeholder Survey <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>*. Also, let us know how we're doing by sending a message to *northamericaupdate(a)communications.icann.org <northamericaupdate(a)communications.icann.org>* with your story ideas and feedback. The ICANN North America Team (James Cole, Brad White, Joe Catapano and myself) wish you a very happy holiday season; see you in 2016! *Christopher Mondini* *VP, Stakeholder Engagement, North America* [image: touch_augmented.jpg] Make Your Voice Heard! Take the North America Stakeholder Survey Are you a regular at ICANN meetings, or just a casual consumer of ICANN news? Do you prefer to get your ICANN news from emails like these or on social media? No matter how you engage with ICANN, your opinion is important. Your response to the North America Stakeholder Survey will help us serve you best in the coming year. *Take the survey <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* . <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…> My ICANN Journey with Chris Dillon Everyone is welcome at ICANN! You don't need to be an expert to participate (hint: most aren't when they start out). See one person's journey from beginner to Working Group Chair for a look inside this unique organization. *Watch the video <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* . ICANN Community Collaborates to Increase Global Civil Society Engagement Toward the end of July 2015, we began a new approach to how civil society engages with ICANN. While civil society is already firmly anchored within the ICANN community, this new initiative recognizes the need to strengthen and broaden the participation and role of global civil society in ICANN's processes and discussions. The strategy acknowledges the valuable contributions of the current civil society community, aims to make their work easier and more rewarding while encouraging new participants to join and support the work already underway. This will be achieved, in part, by making information more accessible, through community-led development of new tailored content and communications, and through capacity building and skills development. The strategy is currently being developed in consultation with civil society organizations and ICANN's multistakeholder community. Within ICANN, the regional Global Stakeholder Engagement teams and staff supporting the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) will promote the various initiatives aimed at bolstering civil society participation. We encourage you to get involved and reach out to them to learn more. Your region's local contact is provided below: - Yaovi Atohoun (Africa) - Fahd Batayneh (Middle-East) - Joe Catapano (North America) - Rodrigo de la Parra (Latin America and Caribbean) - Kelvin Wong (Asia Pacific) - Heidi Ullrich (At-Large) - Adam Peake (Global Coordinator) - Jean-Jacques Sahel (Global lead / Europe) The current draft strategy is available here: *http://tinyurl.com/npvph6q <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* . Information about calls and webinars regarding this new strategy will also be available on the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) site and ALAC mailing lists. The initial phase will be finalized by the end of 2015, but the strategy will continue to evolve and respond to developments within ICANN and to the changing needs of the global civil society community. For questions or requests, please email *civilsociety(a)icann.org <civilsociety(a)icann.org>*. *Update on the IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability * The IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG) and Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) met in Dublin during *ICANN54 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* to continue work on their proposals in wake of the feedback received during the two public comment periods that ended in September. The ICG was successful in completing its *Consolidated IANA Stewardship Proposal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>*and is now awaiting the finalization of the CCWG-Accountability's Work Stream 1 Recommendations. The CCWG-Accountability Third Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations was posted for a 21-day public comment from November 30 to December 21, 2015. Further to detailing 11 recommendations to enhance ICANN's accountability, the proposal also outlines how the community arrived at the recommendations and the options considered, and ultimately rejected, in development of the proposal. It is expected that in addition to public comment, the CCWG-Accountability will gather insightful feedback and consideration from its 6 Chartering Organizations. Pending no major concerns by the Chartering Organizations, the group anticipates delivery of its recommendations to the ICANN Board in mid-late January. Once the CCWG-Accountability finalizes its Work Stream 1 recommendations and the Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal (CWG-Stewardship) confirms that the recommendations meet its requirements, the ICG can consider its proposal complete and begin the process of submitting it to NTIA. Read the *latest blog <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* from ICANN's Theresa Swinehart for more information. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…> Nominate Your Peers for the Multistakeholder Ethos Award The award recognizes ICANN participants who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions, acknowledged ICANN's multistakeholder model of Internet governance, and contributed in a substantive way to the higher interests of ICANN's organization and community. *Nominate your colleague today. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* NARALO News: Keeping the Region Informed The North America Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) newsletter contains all of the latest and greatest from the group's At-Large Structures and individual contributors. *Read the latest edition <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>.* Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions ICANN's Nominating Committee invites interested individuals to submit applications and/or to recommend candidates for ICANN's key leadership positions. Apply Today <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…> . GNSO Council Adopts Data and Metrics for Policymaking Working Group Recommendations The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council unanimously approved the Data and Metrics for Policymaking Working Group's consensus recommendations. The Working Group developed final recommendations and submitted them to the GNSO Council for its consideration, which are documented in its *Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* after a review of *public comments <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>*. Support staff has begun implementation of the adopted recommendations and implementation status can be viewed on the *Projects List <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* . ALAC Activities at ICANN54 The ALAC unanimously passed statements on the *Use of Country and Territory Names as Top-Level Domains <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* on the *New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* for communication to the relevant parties. The ALAC also held a successful first *Development Session <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* on October 23, 2015 to welcome new members. GAC Public Safety Working Group Upcoming priorities for the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) *Public Safety Working Group (PSWG) <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* include contributing to the new gTLD Competition, Consumer Choice and Consumer Trust Review as well as to the GNSO Policy Development Process on Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services. The PSWG actively encourages participation from more countries, notably developing countries, and from additional experts on data protection, consumer protection, and other relevant specialties, to represent a full range of governmental public safety actors worldwide. SSAC Publishes Advisory on Registrant Protection The Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) recently published *SAC074 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>*, *SSAC Advisory on Registrant Protection: Best Practices for Preserving Security and Stability in the Credential Management Lifecycle*. The advisory provides specific best practice guidelines that will help registrars and registries enhance the security of domain names and the systems that support them. Issues Currently Open for Public Comment Public comment proceedings are currently open on issues of interest to the ICANN community. *gTLD Marketplace Health Index Proposal: Call for Comments and Volunteers <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* ICANN seeks community input to facilitate the creation of a gTLD Marketplace Health Index. This Index will analyze the overall health and diversity of the global gTLD marketplace. Public Comment Period Closes: 8 January 2016, 23:59 UTC At any time, the full list of issues open for public comment plus recently closed and archived public comment proceedings can be found on the * Public Comment web page. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eGTA2-G530H-yORT010xodxeDVVIgSQkBMrQ69hUpfi_…>* ICANN staff also populates a web page to help preview potential upcoming public comment proceedings. 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Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] FINAL UPDATE. December 2015 Policy Update
by Greg Shatan Dec. 23, 2015

Dec. 23, 2015

FYI, for all you policy wonks.... Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 2:04 PM Subject: [Soac-infoalert] FINAL UPDATE. 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.TATA refused on Geo Name grounds
by Greg Shatan Dec. 22, 2015

Dec. 22, 2015

http://domainincite.com/19729-tatas-bid-for-tata-gtld-scuppered-by-morocco Tata is also a province in Morocco (pop. 120,000), as well as a the brand for a major Indian conglomerate (and the applicant in this case). Tata failed the Geo Names review. Greg P.S. Maybe more hotel rooms will open up in Marrakesh now....

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