Hello all, The notes, recordings and transcripts for WS2 SO/AC Accountability Subgroup Meeting #11 on 17 November 2016 will be available here: https://community.icann.org/x/mJDDAw A copy of the notes and action items are found below. Thank you. With kind regards, Brenda Brewer MSSI Projects & Operations Assistant ICANN - Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ACTION ITEMS ACTION: reach out to Giovani to see if he could help w/ ccNSO. ACTION: Ask Thomas Rickert to help us identify volunteers for RSSAC & SSAC · Suggestion to document the data captured. · Graphical representation of data collected (Yes/No data collection) · 3 general areas to organize the answers: Accountability, Transparency, Participation ACTION (subgroup): meet and suggest way forward to organize the data capture by next week ACTION (staff): support subgroup as necessary ACTION (staff): move topic to track 1 * Suggestion to form a small drafting subteam to gather and start framing the report. * 1st step could be to re-arrange the existing report. ACTION (subgroup): form drafting subteam * Suggestion to have a discussion early January to organize ourselves on the drafting. * Suggestion to poll our subgroup participants on this topic ahead of that meeting. Notes 0. Call Administration · Cheryl will update her SOI to reflect her recent appointment. 1. Review of any AI's from call #10 on October 20th · No outstanding action items. 2. Recap of Hyderabad Meeting Recap by Steve DelBianco * Concerns expressed around the concept of Mutual Accountability Round-Table * IRP applicability to SO/AC: very little interest, but some concern (too heavy weight, too complex). * Notion of the word "effectiveness": little interest on this track too. * SO/AC questionnaire: we'll need to nudge them to provide answers, which could be multi-layered for some 3. Next Steps in our Work Plan - Methodology for review of replies to our Survey questions (from mid Dec) * Questions reviewed and sent out while in Hyderabad. * Need to identify who in this group is more familiar with each SO/AC to help interpret the answers. * We could catalog mechanisms in place. * Suggestion that a small subgroup be formed with expertise from each SO/AC to do an initial review. * Volunteers: - Steve (GNSO) - Olga (GAC) - Seun (ALAC) - Michael (ASO) ACTION: reach out to Giovani to see if he could help w/ ccNSO. ACTION: Ask Thomas Rickert to help us identify volunteers for RSSAC & SSAC · Suggestion to document the data captured. · Graphical representation of data collected (Yes/No data collection) · 3 general areas to organize the answers: Accountability, Transparency, Participation ACTION (subgroup): meet and suggest way forward to organize the data capture by next week ACTION (staff): support subgroup as necessary - Use of IRP track - starting the discussion; we propose a briefing from IRP WT Chair at next call * IRP was suggested in WS1 as a mechanism to end a dispute regarding SO/AC accountability. * A tutorial on how the IRP works would not be relevant. * Suggestion to bring in Ombudsman to get his point of view. * Here is what the Bylaws say to us about IRP: "Assess whether the IRP would also be applicable to SO and AC activities." * Assumption is that this would be an adaptation of the IRP, to evaluate violation of an organization's charter. * Suggestion to review the CCWG proposal to see if more clarification can be found, else it would be up to the group to clarify. * Jurisdiction and costs are significant issues for IRP, that would have to be tackled. - Preparation for next report to CCWG and timeline adjustments required propose a small drafting team be formed * Timeline presented. 1st draft of report should be drafted by early December, according to this timeline. * Group agrees this timeline is too tight to be met. ACTION (staff): move topic to track 1 * Suggestion to form a small drafting subteam to gather and start framing the report. * 1st step could be to re-arrange the existing report. ACTION (subgroup): form drafting subteam * Suggestion to have a discussion early January to organize ourselves on the drafting. * Suggestion to poll our subgroup participants on this topic ahead of that meeting. - When and how to approach the matter of our mandate to discuss the Mutual Accountability Framework (as proposed for consideration in WS1) and any other Mutual Accountability Matters * proposal to do a fresh write-up of what works and what doesn't about MAR - Basic foundations for our required 'Enhancing SOAC Accountability Workplan' Item moved to next meeting - Our part in 2017 Public Comment documentation * Item moved to next meeting 4. Next Meeting and future Meeting schedule * Wednesday, 05:00 UTC 5. AOB and recap of any AI's