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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] ICANN's Decision on Proposed PIR Transaction
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

ISOC's response to ICANN. As it look, the matter is concluded and we should move forward hoping that this will not happen again. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Sullivan via Chapter-delegates < chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Fri, May 1, 2020, 12:09 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] ICANN's Decision on Proposed PIR Transaction To: chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear Chapter Delegates, Over the past several months there has been much discussion and interest within our community regarding the Internet Society’s plan to sell Public Interest Registry (PIR), operator of .ORG and other top-level domains, to Ethos Capital. Under PIR’s registry operator agreements, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) must consent to this (or any other) indirect change of control in order for the transaction to move to the next phase of the approval process. ICANN has announced that it does not consent to the transaction. ICANN’s decision effectively means that the transaction cannot, and will not, proceed. I am, of course, disappointed by ICANN’s decision. ICANN took much longer than it should have to render its decision, and in my view, stretched beyond its own agreements and the remit in its bylaws. I am also concerned that ICANN has shown itself to be much more susceptible to political pressure than its mandate would recommend. Nevertheless, I am grateful that ICANN has now rendered a clear decision. This decision means that the period of uncertainty is over. In the future, we will continue to rely on our colleagues at PIR to provide exemplary registries in rigorous compliance with their ICANN agreements, and to continue to provide generous funding to the Internet Society. When the Internet Society Trustees accepted the offer from Ethos in a unanimous vote, they did so because they believed, and still do, that the transaction would be good for the Internet Society, good for PIR, and good for registrants in .ORG and all the registries PIR operates. It’s not very often where an opportunity presents itself that has advantages for everyone. When we announced the proposed transaction, several people, including some in our own community, expressed unhappiness with it. I want to acknowledge the criticism and emotions that greeted the transaction. I know there are members of the Internet Society who were angry and hurt by this proposal, and I am sorry about that. Several people also expressed disappointment about how the sale was handled. If we could have better apprised you, our community, in advance of this sale, we would have. Requests for large-scale consultation came from across our community; this was not something we could possibly undertake. The months since the proposal was announced have been hard on PIR’s staff, and an extended consultation without any clear picture of what the possible outcomes might be would have been worse for PIR and therefore for .ORG. Neither the Trustees nor I believed we could undertake such a consultation without damaging PIR, which would itself be harmful to the community that relies on .ORG. Our community has been through a trial, and to address it, the Board of Trustees has already embarked on efforts to repair our bonds. While there were differing views about aspects of the proposed transfer, we have a unity forged in our shared commitment to the Internet, and our collective will to build a stronger and more accessible Internet is as assured as ever. The organization has continued to develop its staff function to better respond to community needs, and to make sure that our work is both demonstrably useful to the Internet and relevant to its needs. We have received positive feedback about both the report of our 2019 activities and the Action Plan for 2020. Our work on encryption, protocols, global routing, time security, community networks, and other priorities are moving with pace. Together we have work to do, especially at this time of global crisis when reliance on communication – and especially the Internet - is critical for society. We will continue to grow the operations of the Internet Society Foundation, and we will keep working with our partners at PIR to ensure that the Internet Society can continue to build, promote and defend the Internet. In no way will this disrupt or slow the work of the Internet Society, our chapters or members, to achieve our vision of an Internet for everyone. Regards, Andrew Sullivan President & CEO, Internet Society sullivan(a)isoc.org _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/

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NPOC EC April 2020 Meeting Notes
by Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

Hello everyone, I trust that you are all doing well and staying as safe as you can. Kindly find the meeting notes from this week's NPOC EC meeting: https://npoc.org/npoc-ec-meeting-notes-tuesday-april-28-2020/ Regards, Ore -- Oreoluwa Lesi Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) +234.803.621.1307, +234.813.339.9999 | www.wtec.org.ng <https://wtec.org.ng/> | @wteconline <https://www.instagram.com/wteconline/>

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ICANN Board Withholds Consent for a Change of Control of the Public Interest Registry (PIR)
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

In case you missed this. ______________________________________________________ Today, the ICANN Board made the decision to reject the proposed change of control and entity conversion request that Public Interest Registry (PIR) submitted to ICANN. After completing extensive due diligence, the ICANN Board finds that withholding consent of the transfer of PIR from the Internet Society (ISOC) to Ethos Capital is reasonable, and the right thing to do. ICANN's role is to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. We are dedicated to making the right decision, knowing that whatever we decide will be well received by some, and not by others. It is our responsibility to weigh all factors from an ICANN Bylaws and policies perspective, including considering the global public interest. We have done this diligently, ensuring as much transparency as possible and welcoming input from stakeholders throughout. On 13 November 2019, PIR announced <https://thenew.org/the-internet-society-public-interest-registry-a-new-era-…> that ISOC, its parent organization, had reached an agreement with Ethos Capital, under which Ethos Capital would acquire PIR and all of its assets from ISOC. Under the agreement, PIR would also be converted from a Pennsylvania not-for-profit corporation to a for-profit Pennsylvania limited liability company. ISOC created and agreed to the transaction details that are under review. On 14 November 2019, PIR formally submitted <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/cimbolic-to-icann-14no…> to ICANN a "Notice of Indirect Change of Control and Entity Conversion" in advance of closing the proposed transaction between Ethos Capital and ISOC. Since 2003, PIR has operated the .ORG generic top-level domain (gTLD) as a not-for-profit organization, as well as six other gTLDs. Per the gTLD Registry Agreements <https://newgtlds.icann.org/sites/default/files/agreements/agreement-approve…> , ICANN must either approve or withhold consent of a proposed change of control, the deadline for which is 4 May 2020. ICANN's role has been to evaluate the reasonableness of PIR's request for indirect change of control and entity conversion. In doing so, ICANN evaluated an extensive amount and variety of information related to the proposed transaction, including details of the transaction structure, financing, and other funding sources of Ethos Capital, the parties involved, the role of the Pennsylvania authorities, information related to financial resources and operational and technical capability, how the new for-profit PIR under the control of Ethos Capital would be responsive to the needs of the non-commercial community, what input the .ORG community had provided to PIR or ISOC on the proposed transaction, and how that community input would be reflected in the operations of PIR following its conversion. Throughout this process, the ICANN Board has worked thoughtfully and thoroughly to determine if it is reasonable under PIR's Registry Agreements for ICANN to either approve or withhold consent to the proposed change of control. Before making our determination, the Board, among other things: - Conducted thorough due diligence - Received and reviewed hundreds of pages of documentation and responses provided by PIR, ISOC and Ethos Capital following ICANN issuing three requests for more information - Was briefed extensively by ICANN org - Received and considered more than 30 letters from stakeholders - Considered input from an ICANN67 public forum, views of the community and others who weighed in after we received PIR's Public Interest Commitments - Considered the opinions expressed in the California Attorney General's Office letter sent to ICANN on 15 April 2020 The Board was presented with a unique and complex situation – impacting one of the largest registries with more than 10.5 million domain names registered. After completing its evaluation, the ICANN Board finds that the public interest is better served in withholding consent as a result of various factors that create unacceptable uncertainty over the future of the third largest gTLD registry. Factors that were considered in determining reasonableness include, but are not limited to: - A change from the fundamental public interest nature of PIR to an entity that is bound to serve the interests of its corporate stakeholders, and which has no meaningful plan to protect or serve the .ORG community. - ICANN is being asked to agree to contract with a wholly different form of entity; instead of maintaining its contract with the mission-based, not-for-profit that has responsibly operated the .ORG registry for nearly 20 years, with the protections for its own community embedded in its mission and status as a not-for-profit entity. - The US$360 million debt instrument forces PIR to service that debt and provide returns to its shareholders, which raises further question about how the .ORG registrants will be protected or will benefit from this conversion. This is a fundamental change in financial position from a not-for-profit entity. - There are additional uncertainties, such as an untested Stewardship Council that might not be properly independent, or why PIR needs to change its corporate form to pursue new business initiatives. - The transaction as proposed relies on ICANN as a backstop for enforcement of disputes between the .ORG community and the registry operator in an untested manner. The entire Board stands by this decision. After thorough due diligence and robust discussion, we concluded that this is the right decision to take. While recognizing the disappointment for some, we call upon all involved to find a healthy way forward, with a keen eye to provide the best possible support to the .ORG community. The Board would like to thank the global community and stakeholders for their engagement. The resolution and rationale document, which expands upon this decision is available, here <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2020-04-30-en>.

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NPOC 2020 Election
by Joan Kerr April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Dear NPOC Members, I am following up on the email sent by the NCSG Chair. As the email states, due to the new ICANN travel deadline requiring 120 days to process travel plans. The best possible option that evolved is to align the election dates making it easier for the election processes, including the Stakeholder Group and Constituencies elected positions. All Executive Committee members are elected on an annual basis. More info on the duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found here: https://npoc.org/charter/ Please note that the period from the election to taking office is four (4) months. The term begins in October. 1. NPOC Executive Committee elected positions open for election: *Position* *Currently held by* Chair Joan Kerr Vice Chair Roaul Plommer Secretariat and Treasurer Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi Policy Chair Carlos Raul Gutierrez Membership Chair Ioana Stupariu Communications Chair Caleb Olumuyiwa 1. The election timeline 7 May - Check in begins 14 May - 28 May: Nomination period 28 May: Deadline for nomination acceptance and candidate statement. 29 May or 01 June: Meet the candidates call / Check in ends. 02 June: Voter roll finalized 03 June - 17 June: Voting 18 June: Results announced Regards, -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Artist, Humanitarian _____________________________________ Chair, Climate Smart Victory Garden Team Chair, ICANN, Not for Profit Operations Constituency Chair, IEEE Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair, Science for Peace, Climate Smart Victory Gardens Advisor, IEEE Humanitarian Initiatives Committee Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Canada UN WSIS Award Recipient, for Content & Creativity Durham Region Recipient, Community Partnership Award Founder, Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities www.joankerr.ca, www.fbsc.org Skype: joankerr_fbsc 1-416-907-0783

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Fwd: New Policy Development Fundamentals Course Now Available on ICANN Learn - ICANN
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maryam Bakoshi <maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Apr 28, 2020, 12:36 PM Subject: New Policy Development Fundamentals Course Now Available on ICANN Learn - ICANN To: <NCSG-DISCUSS(a)listserv.syr.edu> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/new-policy-development-fundamentals-course-… *New Policy Development Fundamentals Course Now Available on ICANN Learn* The ICANN community develops and refines policies that ensure the security, stability, and resiliency of the global Internet. The ICANN organization is proud to facilitate this work and to support the core, consensus-driven policy and advice development work of the community by enabling efficient and effective bottom-up participation in the multistakeholder model. The new Policy Development Fundamentals course on ICANN Learn <https://learn.icann.org/> provides newcomers with a basic, foundational understanding of how policy development works at ICANN. The manner in which policies are developed at ICANN is one of the most unusual and distinct processes for any global organization. A global community of stakeholders and participants with different backgrounds and points of view help coordinate and support the unique identifiers of the Internet. Many in the ICANN community use the expression "bottom up" when they talk about policy formation at ICANN. This course will put clarity and meaning in that term. The Internet functions for everyone because everyone is invited to help make it work. We believe consensus policies developed through the multistakeholder model are highly effective and have the greatest legitimacy. This course explains the distinct roles the ICANN community, ICANN org, and ICANN Board each have in this process. The Policy Development Fundamentals course will also be translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Capacity development across the ICANN ecosystem remains a key priority. Policy Development Fundamentals, along with the recently launched Domain Name System (DNS) Fundamentals course, will serve as a cornerstone for developing capacity in the ICANN ecosystem. We hope the community will check out this valuable contribution on ICANN Learn.

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NPOC EC Meeting Notes
by Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Good day everyone, I hope you are doing well and staying safe. Kindly find enclosed the latest EC meeting notes: March 2020: https://npoc.org/npoc-ec-meeting-notes-tuesday-march-17-2020/ February 2020: https://npoc.org/npoc-ec-meeting-notes-tuesday-february-18-2020/ Best regards, Ore -- Oreoluwa Lesi Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) +234.803.621.1307, +234.813.339.9999 | www.wtec.org.ng <https://wtec.org.ng/> | @wteconline <https://www.instagram.com/wteconline/>

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ICANN News Alert -- NextGen@ICANN Application Round for ICANN69 Is Now Open
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *NextGen@ICANN Application Round for ICANN69 Is Now Open <https://newsalerts.icann.org/MN0E030aCp01d007P0uR022>* 27 April 2020 LOS ANGELES – 27 April 2020 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) began accepting applications for the NextGen@ICANN program from regional university students interested in participating in the ICANN69 Public Meeting. ICANN69 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 17 to 22 October 2020. The application window will remain open until 15 May 2020. Successful candidates will be announced 26 June on the ICANN website. For more information, click here. <https://newsalerts.icann.org/VaR8000dp10E200CP03u3N0> About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/JR2PC3041E0N9pa0du00000>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/MN0E030aCp01d00aP0uR052> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/q1EC0d0aPb0N0p02R0u6003> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/O0p0u03E0200NCP70c0d1aR> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/wRaEN0dCP0000u1d003280p> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/m000Ne20003d1PuaRp90CE0> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/ZRN0u01fd000030aa20PECp> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/j3gR012PC000a0uNEdb0p00>

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Fwd: [ICANN Community Leaders] 23 April 2020
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maryam Bakoshi <maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 6:20 PM Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] 23 April 2020 To: <NCSG-DISCUSS(a)listserv.syr.edu> *Thursday, 23 April 2020* *ICANN Community Leadership Digest* The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. *Table of Contents* *Information Sharing* · NEW: ICANN org’s Multifaceted Response to DNS Abuse · NEW: Webinar to Discuss New Projections Based on Economic Impact of COVID-19 · NEW: Policy Development Fundamentals Course on ICANN Learn · NEW: Consensus Playbook Now Available · REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process *ICANN68 Planning* · REMINDER: ICANN68 Publication Support *Public Comment* · CLOSES TODAY: Proposal for Bangla Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · EXTENDED: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process · Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 · Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 · ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 · NEW: Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan *Information Sharing* *NEW:* *ICANN org’s Multifaceted Response to DNS Abuse* *From**: *Göran Marby, President and CEO While the March report [r20.rs6.net] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> from ICANN’s Domain Abuse Activity Reporting [r20.rs6.net] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> system shows a general reduction in second-level gTLD domain names identified as being used in phishing, malware distribution, and botnet command and control, it has been widely reported that criminals are taking advantage of the global COVID-19 pandemic by launching malicious online campaigns. There have also been numerous reports of spikes in the use of COVID-19-related domain names for DNS Abuse. ICANN’s response to DNS Abuse is always multifaceted, reflecting the need to address abuse within the constraints of ICANN’s Bylaws and policies as defined by the ICANN community, and by obeying local law and regulatory requirements. In general, ICANN Contractual Compliance (ICANN Compliance) enforces the contractual obligations set forth in ICANN’s policies and agreements, including the Registry Agreement (RA) and the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) provides subject-matter expertise, and the Global Domains Division (GDD) works with the contracted parties to help support the delivery of registry and registrar services in accordance with contractual and consensus policy obligations. In the case of COVID-19-related abuse, the same actors within the ICANN organization have prioritized handling of COVID-19-related DNS Abuse, working with their respective communities to help mitigate the new threats. These threats include phishing, business email compromise, malware distribution, scams, and many other types of attacks. In some cases, the criminals are luring Internet users into giving away their access credentials and confidential information with the promise that they are buying supposed cures for the coronavirus and personal protective equipment. In other cases, the attackers are spreading disinformation or infecting unsuspecting users’ devices with malware. Unfortunately, many of these malicious activities use or leverage domain names and some in the Internet community are reasonably asking what role ICANN has in attempting to stem these abuses. *Read more [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *NEW:** Webinar to Discuss New Projections Based on Economic Impact of COVID-19* *From: *Susanna Bennett, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer ICANN org will hold two public webinars to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its current and planned work. ICANN org has recently developed new projections in ICANN’s Revised Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and Revised Draft FY21 Operating Plan and Budget, which will be presented during the webinars for information and discussion and will be proposed for adoption by the ICANN Board in early May. Please join one of the two scheduled informational webinars on 28 April 2020 to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on ICANN’s planned work as detailed in the Revised Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and Revised Draft FY21 Operating Plan and Budget. ICANN welcomes the community’s questions and comments. *Webinar #1* Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 15:00-16:30 UTC *Remote Participation [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *Webinar #2* Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 23:00-00:30 UTC *Remote Participation [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *NEW: **Policy Development Fundamentals Course on ICANN Learn* *From: *David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Policy Development Fundamentals is a new foundational course available on *ICANN Learn [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>, ICANN's free and open online learning platform. The course takes learners through an overview of the different components of policy development at ICANN. Along with the DNS Fundamentals course, Policy Fundamentals will serve as a cornerstone for developing capacity in the ICANN ecosystem. Both courses will be translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. *NEW: **Consensus Playbook Now Available* *From: *David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The *Consensus Playbook [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> aims to provide community members with practical tools and best practices for building consensus, bridging differences, and breaking deadlocks within ICANN processes. The playbook stresses that consensus building should be considered as a journey and provides detailed guidance from the beginning to the end of the process, including 15 “plays” applicable to the various phases of community work. The playbook does not seek to change the definition of consensus or the methods of decision-making of a community group; it does not seek to introduce any new requirements either. It is designed for the ICANN community and is only permitted to be used by the ICANN community in support of ICANN-related work. The playbook shall not be used for any non-ICANN related purposes. Originating from the GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) 3.0 initiative [r20.rs6.net] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> and a subsequent Additional Budget Request [r20.rs6.net] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>, the Consensus Playbook has been created for the ICANN community to reference and use. The Consensus Building Institute (CBI), an external vendor contracted by ICANN org, developed the playbook with the requirement of broad applicability across the community, beyond GNSO policy development working groups. CBI interviewed 14 ICANN community leaders across the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, who shared their extensive consensus-building experience in leading and participating in working groups and community groups. All ICANN community members are strongly encouraged to review the playbook. We anticipate additional opportunities for the ICANN community to discuss its contents and practical utility. *REMINDER:* *Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process* *Announcement [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> On 31 March 2020, ICANN opened a call for Expressions of Interest for panelists to serve on the omnibus Standing Panel for ICANN's Independent Review Process (IRP). Candidates for the IRP omnibus Standing Panel should review the *Expressions of Interest document [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>* [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>before submission. The document includes the following information: · Panel Position Description · Required or Highly Preferred Skills · Required or Highly Preferred Experience · Time Commitment · Compensation and Selection Expressions of Interest should be submitted to *irp-standingpanel-eoi2020(a)icann.org* <IRP-Standingpanel-EOI2020(a)icann.org> by *23:59 UTC on Friday, 31 July 2020. * *ICANN68 Planning* *REMINDER:* *ICANN68 Publication Support* *Executive:* David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support *Design and Translation Deadline* If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. newsletter vs. 1-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. *Please provide everything by Wednesday, 13 May 2020. *Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. *Translation-only Deadline * If your publication requires translation, *please provide the final material(s) by Monday, 25 May 2020. *This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the below print deadline. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. *Please work directly with your support staff to submit these requests to* *chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org* <chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org> *and * *liana.teo(a)icann.org* <liana.teo(a)icann.org>. *Public Comment* *CLOSES TODAY:* *Proposal for Bangla Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *Close Date:* Thursday, 23 April 2020 *EXTENDED:* *Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *Close Date: *Monday, 4 May 2020 *Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *Close Date:* Tuesday, 5 May 2020 *Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *Close Date: *Tuesday, 12 May 2020 *ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *Close Date: *Wednesday, 27 May 2020 *NEW:* *Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan [r20.rs6.net]* <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *Close Date: *Monday, 1 June 2020 *Volume 2, Issue 33 | **Archive [r20.rs6.net] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>** | Next Issue: Monday, 27 April 2020* ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org [visitor.constantcontact.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__visitor.constantcontac…> Update Profile [visitor.constantcontact.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__visitor.constantcontac…> | About Constant Contact [constantcontact.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.constantcontact.com…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org in collaboration with [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] [constantcontact.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.constantcontact.com…> Try email marketing for free today! 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Fwd: Consensus Playbook Published
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

Caleb Ogundele ________________ Sent with thumbs from a small screen mobile device. Pelase exsuce typos adn errosr. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maryam Bakoshi <maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 10:25 AM Subject: Consensus Playbook Published To: <NCSG-DISCUSS(a)listserv.syr.edu> *Consensus Playbook Published* Originated from GNSO’s Policy Development Process (PDP) 3.0 initiative and a subsequent Additional Budget Request (ABR), the *Consensus Playbook*has been completed for the ICANN community to reference and use. *The Consensus Playbook can be downloaded here: **http://go.icann.org/consensus* <http://go.icann.org/consensus> This playbook was developed by an external vendor (Consensus Building Institute - CBI.org <https://www.cbi.org/>) via an Additional Budget Request <https://go.icann.org/3bkd5Oz> (ABR) for FY20 submitted by the GNSO Council, based on PDP 3.0 improvements <http://go.icann.org/pdp3dot0>. The ICANN Boardapproved <https://community.icann.org/x/Wxq8BQ> the ABR contingent upon the playbook being developed with *broad applicability across the community*, and not just limited to GNSO PDPs. Hence, this*Consensus Playbook* aims to provide community volunteers with practical tools and best practices for building consensus, bridging differences, and breaking deadlocks within ICANN processes beyond just GNSO working groups. In developing the playbook, CBI interviewed fourteen (14) ICANN community leaders across ICANN’s SOs and ACs, who shared their extensive consensus building experience in leading and participating in working groups and community groups. The playbook stresses that consensus building should be considered as a journey and it does not just take place at the end of a group’s deliberations. To that end, we’d like to draw your attention to Appendix A, which serves as a reference guide to help inform you which of the fifteen (15) “plays” are applicable to the various phases of the community’s work. It is important to note that this playbook does not seek to change the definition of consensus or the methods of decision making as prescribed in each community group’s rules and procedure; it does not seek to introduce any new requirements either.* It is designed for the ICANN community and is only permitted to be used by the ICANN community in support of ICANN related work. The playbook shall not be used for any non-ICANN related purposes.* All ICANN community volunteers are strongly encouraged to review the playbook. We anticipate additional opportunities for the ICANN community to discuss the contents and practical utility of the playbook. — Many thanks, *Maryam Bakoshi* | SO/AC Collaboration Services Sr. Coordinator *ICANN* | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers *S*: Maryam.bakoshi.icann | *T*: ‭+44 7846 471777‬

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Attendance and Recordings | NPOC Members Call | 16 April 2020 | 1500 UTC
by Maryam Bakoshi April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

Dear all, Please find attendance and recordings of the NPOC Members call on Thursday 16 April 2020 at 1500 UTC Attendance: Gangadhar Panday, Jorge, Ioana Stupariu, Raoul PLommer, Joan Kerr, Vernatius EZEAMA, Caleb Ogundele, Adam Peake, Jacqueline Morris, Raoul Plommer, John More, Sam Lanfranco, Vrikson Acosta, Brian Gutterman, Chris Bare, Gloria Meneses, Poncelet Ileleji, Maryam Bakoshi (Staff) Zoom Screen: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/ucYsdOCprz03Sdad4wSDBacsW9W8f6Ks03cb-_BYnh63… Audio: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/6cYoc739qjI3GoeUuQSDCvJ6W424eKOs0idMqPENz0jh… Zoom Transcript: Awaiting Chat: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/sdownload/tMAqcOiqqzw3GoHHsASDB_4vW9S4KPms0nIX_aF… Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi | SO/AC Collaboration Services Sr. Coordinator ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers S: Maryam.bakoshi.icann | T: +44 7846 471777

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