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FOR INFORMATION: “ICANN’s procedures and policies in the light of human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic values” - Council of Europe Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 9, 2015

Feb. 9, 2015

Dear All, On behalf of Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, please find attached a Council of Europe report entitled “ICANN’s procedures and policies in the light of human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic values” authored by Dr Monika Zalnieriute and Thomas Schneider. This draft report was discussed during the ALAC and Regional Leaders Working Session on Sunday, 12 October. There will also be an open community discussion on A human rights perspective on ICANN’s policies and procedures on Wednesday, 15 October 2014,between 13.15-14.45,in the Encino Room in the ICANN 51 venue. Please find a flyer of this event attached with the details as this session is not on the public schedule. Given the interest in this report, there will be an At-Large Capacity Building Webinar on this topic scheduled for early November. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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ARIN proposal
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 8, 2014

Dec. 8, 2014

Hi As requested by by the NARALO members on the call on Monday I have enclosed the ARIN-NARALO agreement for community feedback. I promised feedback to ARIN soon. We are not the first nor the last in working with our regional RIR's Please express your concerns Thanks Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .

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ISOC-NY Panel on Public Interest Commitments
by Thomas Lowenhaupt Nov. 30, 2014

Nov. 30, 2014

At-Large, Next month (December) ISOC-NY is sponsoring a panel on the topic of Public Interest Commitments. At this point there will be three segments to the panel: * General introduction and update on PICs and their role and status at ICANN. * A look at the .pharmacy TLD and its possible on American health. * Finally, City-PICs will take a look at the 2,000 Premium Names that have been set aside for .nyc and the prospect of getting PICs linked into some or all of them, e.g. require local news on news.nyc. If anyone has a contribution to make in preparation for the panel, especially if you know of people in the city who have focused on the issue and might be willing to participate, please let me know. Best, Tom Lowenhaupt P.S. It will be streamed. And if you're nearby, there's a holiday party connected.

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Deadline Approaching: Call for candidates in the At-Large community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 25, 2014

Nov. 25, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability, has requested a call for candidates in the At-Large community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability. Interested members from the At-Large Community please submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by Wednesday, 26 November 2014 23:59 UTC. Kindly see details below: On 10 October 2014, ICANN published Revised Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Process and Next Steps<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-10-en>, a document that describes the process to examine how ICANN's accountability mechanisms should be strengthened to address the absence of its historical relationship with the US Government and to strengthen its overall accountability and governance processes. The process will be carried out by a Cross Community Working Group (CCWG). A Drafting Team which included two members of the ALAC was convened to propose a Charter for the CCWG. On 05 November 2014, the Charter<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-11-05-en> was presented and is now undergoing ratification by ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SO) and Advisory Committees (AC). The Charter allows the ALAC to name five people and our intent is to select one per ICANN region (based on citizenship as per ALAC membership). Under the assumption that the charter will be ratified by the majority of ICANN ACs and SOs, the selection of ALAC representatives is now beginning. Members must be familiar with, or be prepared to quickly learn about, current ICANN accountability measures and the earlier Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) efforts (see https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/enhancing-accountability-2014-05-06-en, Section "Inventory of ICANN's Accountability Efforts"). Members must also commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCWG-Accountability on an ongoing and long-term basis. This means attending conference calls which will likely last 60-90 minutes per week, ongoing mailing list interactions and the ability to travel to any potential face to face meeting, if the CCWG decides to do so. The total length of engagement is likely to be at least 6 months to a year or possibly more. The “At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability" (“Selection Committee”) is requesting that interested members from the At-Large Community submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by Wednesday, 26 November 2014 23:59 UTC. In their EoI, candidates should respond to the following: * A resume (maximum three pages) * A statement explaining why they are interested in serving in this capacity * A Declaration of Interests indicating any potential or actual conflicts * Respond to the following questions addressing your ability to carry out posed by the Selection Committee as follows: * (a) Why do you believe that you are in a position to fairly defend end user interests on the ICANN Accountability CCWG? (b) Are you prepared to act as a representative of the ALAC act according to the directions set by the ALAC? (c) Please describe previous roles you have held liaising on behalf of a third party. (d) Describe how you meet or will meet the criteria regarding ICANNs current accountability mechanisms and review processes (e) Are you prepared to make the participation and time commitment specified above? The candidate EoI will be published in a secured section of the Selection Committee wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/QpDhAg>, which only Selection Committee members can access. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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NOW OPEN: Call for candidates in the At-Large community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 23, 2014

Nov. 23, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability, has requested a call for candidates in the At-Large community for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability. On 10 October 2014, ICANN published Revised Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Process and Next Steps<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-10-10-en>, a document that describes the process to examine how ICANN's accountability mechanisms should be strengthened to address the absence of its historical relationship with the US Government and to strengthen its overall accountability and governance processes. The process will be carried out by a Cross Community Working Group (CCWG). A Drafting Team which included two members of the ALAC was convened to propose a Charter for the CCWG. On 05 November 2014, the Charter<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-11-05-en> was presented and is now undergoing ratification by ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SO) and Advisory Committees (AC). The Charter allows the ALAC to name five people and our intent is to select one per ICANN region (based on citizenship as per ALAC membership). Under the assumption that the charter will be ratified by the majority of ICANN ACs and SOs, the selection of ALAC representatives is now beginning. Members must be familiar with, or be prepared to quickly learn about, current ICANN accountability measures and the earlier Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) efforts (see https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/enhancing-accountability-2014-05-06-en, Section "Inventory of ICANN's Accountability Efforts"). Members must also commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCWG-Accountability on an ongoing and long-term basis. This means attending conference calls which will likely last 60-90 minutes per week, ongoing mailing list interactions and the ability to travel to any potential face to face meeting, if the CCWG decides to do so. The total length of engagement is likely to be at least 6 months to a year or possibly more. The "At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Members for the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability" ("Selection Committee") is requesting that interested members from the At-Large Community submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by Wednesday, 26 November 2014 23:59 UTC. In their EoI, candidates should respond to the following: * A resume (maximum three pages) * A statement explaining why they are interested in serving in this capacity * A Declaration of Interests indicating any potential or actual conflicts * Respond to the following questions addressing your ability to carry out posed by the Selection Committee as follows: * (a) Why do you believe that you are in a position to fairly defend end user interests on the ICANN Accountability CCWG? (b) Are you prepared to act as a representative of the ALAC act according to the directions set by the ALAC? (c) Please describe previous roles you have held liaising on behalf of a third party. (d) Describe how you meet or will meet the criteria regarding ICANNs current accountability mechanisms and review processes (e) Are you prepared to make the participation and time commitment specified above? The candidate EoI will be published in a secured section of the Selection Committee wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/QpDhAg>, which only Selection Committee members can access. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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NomCom 2015 October Report Card
by Louis Houle Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Hi everyone, The 2015 NomCom webpage is now live on ICANN’s website at: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2015-2014-11-14-en. As mentioned during our last meeting,here is the October 2015 Report Card available at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2015-report-cards-2014-11-14-en The webpage also contains the following: ·Video interview with the NomCom Chair ·Members bios/photos ·Timeline ·Leadership Positions Infographic ·Code of Conduct ·NomCom Guidelines ·Operating Procedures ·Report Cards ·Committee Documents o2015 Board Member Skill Sets o2014 NomCom Final Report Have a nice day! -- Louis Houle President ISOC Quebec

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ICANN Draft Five-Year Operating Plan (Version 1 FY2016-FY2020)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the ICANN Draft Five-Year Operating Plan (Version 1 FY2016-FY2020)<https://community.icann.org/x/izTxAg>. Please submit any comments on the At-Large ICANN Draft Five-Year Operating Plan Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/izTxAg> using the comments function. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Volunteers
by Alan Greenberg Nov. 20, 2014

Nov. 20, 2014

Note that this is for the SELECTION COMMITTEE to select among the candidates that submit Expressions of Interest to be Members on the CCWG. In addition, ANYONE can take part in the CCWG as a Participant. You just need to sign up, attend teleconferences and participate in the e-mail list. Alan At 18/11/2014 09:10 AM, Glenn McKnight wrote: >Hi All > >We have Imran and Marie are willing to step up to represent NARALO for >the CCWG on >Enhancing Accountability. NARALO is the only RALO missing representation > >Judith has stepped down and I will remain on the committee providing our > required three names > >Please respond to me and Olivier to voice your opinion > >We need an answer as soon as possible. > >Thanks > >Glenn McKnight >mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com >skype gmcknight >twitter gmcknight >. >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Volunteers
by Alan Greenberg Nov. 20, 2014

Nov. 20, 2014

Glenn, if you are asking for NARALO to approve their appointment, it would be useful to provide full names, affiliation (ALS), and at least a very brief bio indicating what the person is suitable for the task. Alan At 18/11/2014 09:10 AM, Glenn McKnight wrote: >Hi All > >We have Imran and Marie are willing to step up to represent NARALO for >the CCWG on >Enhancing Accountability. NARALO is the only RALO missing representation > >Judith has stepped down and I will remain on the committee providing our > required three names > >Please respond to me and Olivier to voice your opinion > >We need an answer as soon as possible. > >Thanks > >Glenn McKnight >mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com >skype gmcknight >twitter gmcknight >. >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Volunteers
by Judith Hellerstein Nov. 20, 2014

Nov. 20, 2014

Hi alan, Le-Marie was was of the catalysts behind our ALS starting and she wants to get more involved in the icann accountability and iana transfer issues. Le-marie is on our isoc-dc board and has been very active with our isoc-dc chapter for over 5 years having organized a few panels, handling social media and also helping run events. As you may know The board of ISOC -DC did not want to become an ALS, so a few of us who were active with isoc-Dc started our on ALS. Le-Marie was one of the main instigators and was listed as co-head with me on our application. She is an entrepreneur having created a startup to work on a web application for conflict minerals and an engineer. Hope this helps for her bio and introduction. Best, Judith Sent from my iPad Judith(a)jhellerstein.com Skype ID: judithhellerstein > On Nov 20, 2014, at 2:51 AM, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> wrote: > > Glenn, if you are asking for NARALO to approve their appointment, it would be useful to provide full names, affiliation (ALS), and at least a very brief bio indicating what the person is suitable for the task. > > Alan > > > At 18/11/2014 09:10 AM, Glenn McKnight wrote: >> Hi All >> >> We have Imran and Marie are willing to step up to represent NARALO for >> the CCWG on >> Enhancing Accountability. NARALO is the only RALO missing representation >> >> Judith has stepped down and I will remain on the committee providing our >> required three names >> >> Please respond to me and Olivier to voice your opinion >> >> We need an answer as soon as possible. >> >> Thanks >> >> Glenn McKnight >> mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com >> skype gmcknight >> twitter gmcknight >> . >> ------ >> NA-Discuss mailing list >> NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss >> >> Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >> ------ > > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------ >

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