Blog from December, 2013
http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-18dec13-en.htm
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ICANN Publishes Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013
18 December 2013
The 2013 Annual Report for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has been published online today.
The report highlights the organization's achievements and progress from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013, including:
* Continued accountability and transparency efforts.
* Opened new offices to increase ICANN's internationalization.
* Completed evaluation of more than a thousand new gTLDs and preparations to place them in the root.
* Finalized new Registrar Accreditation Agreement.
* Establishment of Trademark Clearinghouse. Further content includes:
* Audited financial statements for fiscal year 2013.
* Biographical details on each of the Board of Directors.
* Messages from the CEO and Chairman. The complete annual report is available online at: http://www.icann.org/en/about/annual-report/annual-report-2013-en.pdf [PDF, 6.69 MB]
http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-16dec13-en
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ICANN At-Large Begins Search for Board Member Director to Represent Independent Internet Users 16 December 2013
Los Angeles, California…ICANN's At-Large Community is beginning a search for an appointee to the ICANN Board of Directors. ALAC is looking for someone with a broad international perspective and a background in Internet users' interests, consumer policy and/or civil society worldwide.
A so-called Expressions of Interest will remain open for those interested in the position through December 26, 2013. This is the first step in a process through which ICANN's independent user community will appoint a voting member of the Board. "The process is different because, by its nature, the At-Large community is looking for new people who are interested in participating in the Internet governance process and are coming from the civil society, the user community and so on," said Roberto Gaetano, a non-voting former ALAC liaison to the Board. "The qualification is basically to have an ethical attitude. We demand a moral standing and the ability to discuss freely, along with the ability to understand the different cultures".
The At-Large community consists of over 160 active At-Large organizations (called "At-Large Structures" or "ALSes"), representing the opinions of the global community of Internet users. At-Large allows individual worldwide Internet users to participate in a number of issues, such as:
* Guidance on how to run Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).
* How to introduce new gTLDs (such as .eco, .green and IDN TLDs).
* How to implement a stable and fair transition from IPv4 to the next Internet addresses generation, IPv6.
Those who wish to be considered for the ALAC Board position must complete an Expression of Interest form at: https://www.bigpulse.com/p26527/register.
Completed application forms must be received by 23:59UTC on 26 December 2013.
### To watch a video of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee explain the Board member search, go here: http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/kits/video-alac-call-candidates-lo-16dec13-en.htm
To view Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Board Member Process Committee speak about the process, go here (in French only): http://www.icann.org/fr/news/press/kits/video-alac-call-candidates-lo-16dec13-fr.htm
Additional information is available on the At-Large Board Director 2014 Selection Workspace, go here; https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/At-Large+Board+Member+2014+Selection.
To learn more about the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee, go here: https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/Board+Candidate+Evaluation+Committee+%28BCEC%29+2014.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
James Cole ICANN Global Media Coordinator Washington, D.C. Tel. +1 202.570.7240 E: james.cole at icann.org<mailto:james.cole at icann.org>
Andrew Robertson Edelman Public Relations London, U.K. Tel. + 44 (7811) 341 945 E: andrew.robertson at edelman.com<mailto:andrew.robertson at edelman.com>
http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17dec13-en.htm ________________________________ New gTLD Auction Rules 17 December 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 17 December 2013 Categories/Tags: New gTLD Auctions Purpose (Brief): To gather community input regarding the detailed rules and processes for Auctions to resolve string contention sets in the New gTLD Program. The preliminary auction rules were originally published 1 Nov 2013, they have since been updated based on feedback and will be finalized based on the input of the community from this comment period. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/new-gtld-auction-rules-17dec13-en.htm
http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-16dec13-en.htm
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The At-Large Community Seeks Expressions of Interest for Candidates for Post of ICANN Board Seat 16 December 2013
A call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) is now open through December 26, 2013.
This Call for EoIs is part of the process through which the user community within ICANN will appoint one voting member of the ICANN Board. While acting in a personal capacity as a member of the ICANN Board, this member must be able to reflect the users' point of view and interests in the debate and decision making undertaken within the ICANN framework. In seeking candidates for this post, ICANN's At-Large Community is looking for an individual with a broad international perspective and a background in Internet users' interests, consumer policy and/or civil society worldwide.
Information about the At-Large Community: "At-Large" is the name of the community of individual Internet users involved in ICANN's policy development process. It currently consists of over 160 active At-Large organizations (called "At-Large Structures" or "ALSes"), representing the opinions of the global community of Internet users. At-Large provides a means through which individual end users of the Internet worldwide can participate in the matters on which ICANN works, such as: * Guidance on how to run Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs); * How to introduce new gTLDs (such as .eco, .green and IDN TLDs); and * How to implement a stable and fair transition from IPv4 to the next Internet addresses generation, IPv6. The At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) now calls for Expressions of Interest (EoIs).
For more information regarding the BCEC, including member details, please see the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee Web page (https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/Board+Candidate+Evaluation+Committee+%28BCEC%29+2014).
How to apply for consideration:
To apply, please complete and submit the Expression of Interest (EoI) available at https://www.bigpulse.com/p26527/register. The form can be submitted online or printed and either:
* Posted to At-Large Director Applications, ICANN, c/o Heidi Ullrich, 12025 Waterfront Dr. Ste 300, California 90094, USA; or
* Faxed to +1 310 823 8649.
To be considered, EoIs must be received by 26 December 2013 at 23:59 UTC.
Please feel free to e-mail the BCEC with any questions regarding the SOI or the application process at BCEC-Request at icann.org<mailto:BCEC-Request at icann.org>.
The BCEC will respond to all inquiries.
Additional information is available on the At-Large Board Director 2014 Selection Workspace (https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/At-Large+Board+Member+2014+Selection)
To watch a video of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee explain the Board member search, go here: http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/kits/video-alac-call-candidates-lo-16dec13-en.htm
To view Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Board Member Process Committee speak about the process, go here (in French only): http://www.icann.org/fr/news/press/kits/video-alac-call-candidates-lo-16dec13-fr.htm
If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org>
Dear All,
Due to the holiday season, the December ALAC Monthly call is scheduled on Tuesday 17 December at 1500 UTC for 2 hours.
For other times: http://tinyurl.com/lc6pwkx
The agenda (being updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/ACqfAg
Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac
If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda.
If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org>
Thank you.
Regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Julia Charvolen
ICANN At-Large Staff
Dear All,
With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from the Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS) we can confirm that the result is quorate.
Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (186) Hispanic Educational Technology Services be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application.
ALS Application (186) Hispanic Educational Technology Services
Report date: Saturday 14 December 2013 01:34 UTC
ALS Application (186) Hispanic Educational Technology Services
As at Poll close: Friday 13 December 2013 23:59 UTC
Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67
Ranked by votes
| Rank | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | 13 | 100.00 |
| 2 | No | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Abstain | 0 | 0.00 |
You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=36022CBNbyMD4vbLiC5g28KP
You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 --
Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org>
Dear All,
With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from the Federation Comorienne des Consommateurs we can confirm that the result is quorate.
Question: Should the regional advice from AFRALO for ALS Applicant (185) Federation Comorienne des Consommateurs be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application.
ALS Application (185) Federation Comorienne des Consommateurs
Report date: Saturday 14 December 2013 01:33 UTC
ALS Application (185) Federation Comorienne des Consommateurs
As at Poll close: Friday 13 December 2013 23:59 UTC
Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67
Ranked by votes
| Rank | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | 13 | 100.00 |
| 2 | No | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Abstain | 0 | 0.00 |
You may verify the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=360157mbcSgrKERRHLFYWawd
You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 --
Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC
E-mail: staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org
Dear all,
Please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls for the week of 16 December. We will update this list as and when calls are added.
Monday 16 December
1600 UTC: IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg
1900 UTC: Policy & Implementation Definition sub team call - https://community.icann.org/x/_yifAg
2300 UTC: LACRALO monthly - https://community.icann.org/x/0S_fAg
Tuesday 17 December
1200 UTC: ICANN WHOIS MISUSE STUDY FINDINGS WEBINAR - https://community.icann.org/x/7CqfAg
1500 UTC: Privacy and Proxy Accreditation Issues WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg
1500 UTC: ALAC monthly call - https://community.icann.org/x/ACqfAg
1900 UTC: ICANN WHOIS MISUSE STUDY FINDINGS WEBINAR - https://community.icann.org/x/7CqfAg
2000 UTC: Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation (SCI) call - https://community.icann.org/x/5ILT
Wednesday 18 December
0500 UTC: APRALO monthly - https://community.icann.org/x/3CmfAg
2000 UTC: Policy and Implementation WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag
2100 UTC: Metrics and Reporting WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag
Thursday 19 December
1400 UTC: Translation and Transliteration PDP WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag
1500 UTC: ATLAS II WG call - https://community.icann.org/x/3zKfAg
Friday 20 December
1600 UTC: ATLAS II Events call - https://community.icann.org/x/1DKfAg
Thank you,
Regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC
http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-05dec13-en.htm
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ICANN and the CTU to Increase Active Engagement with Caribbean Stakeholders 5 December 2013 Montego Bay, Jamaica –
In the context of the recent Caribbean ICT Week, Fadi Chehadé, ICANN President and CEO, and Ms. Bernadette Lewis, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation and coordination among both organizations. The signing took place in the presence of Government Ministers of CTU member states including the President of the CTU, Hon. Philip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica; the signing ceremony was followed by a press conference facilitating widespread communication of news of the event to the Jamaica public, and wider Caribbean through electronic media. In her remarks at the signing Ms. Bernadette Lewis remarked that "The Internet has become entwined in the fabric of our lives therefore we must take an interest in its development and participate in the fora that chart its course.
The continued and equitable growth of the internet is a collective responsibility and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is prepared to play its part in taking an active role in determining the future of the Internet. This MoU is the demonstration of the CTU's commitment to work in collaboration with ICANN to increasing awareness and usage of the Internet and its resources in the Caribbean." On his part, in the spirit of collaboration, Fadi Chehadé ended his remarks by quoting the African Proverb "If you want to go fast…go alone. If you want to go far…go together."
Mr. Chehadé and Ms. Lewis committed to make this a workable framework by getting their respective teams to start implementing concrete actions in the upcoming weeks. Actions are planned to include capacity building, partnering for outreach events and fostering multistakeholder dialogue at the regional and national levels.
ICANN 49 Registration Now Open
December 2013
Registration is now open for ICANN's 49th Public Meeting to be held in Singapore from 23-27 March 2014. The meeting site will be the Raffles City Convention Centre.
To register, please visit https://registration.icann.org/.
To make a hotel reservation, visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/venue.
ICANN holds three public meetings each calendar year in different regions of the globe. Usually comprised of more than 200 different sessions, these week-long meetings are the focal point for individuals and representatives of the different ICANN stakeholder groups to introduce and discuss issues related to ICANN policy.
Participants may attend in person or remotely.
Meetings are open to everyone and registration is free. For more information, visit http://singapore49.icann.org/en/about.
Dear All,
Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation"<https://community.icann.org/x/rBefAg>."
***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation"<https://community.icann.org/x/rBefAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? *****
Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation" Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/rBefAg>.
Please note that the poll will be open from 12-December-2013 23:59 UTC to 19-December-2013 23:59 UTC.
Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC
Dear all,
On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Session on Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program (CROPP) will be held on Friday 13 December at 1500 UTC for one hour.
The call is to discuss the CROPP and the process by which At-Large Travel Requests are sent to the At-Large CROPP Review Team.
For other times: http://tinyurl.com/p2puten
Meeting page available at: https://community.icann.org/x/ujGfAg
Conference ID: 1638 http://adigo.com/icann/
Adobe Connect Meeting Room: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/cropprt/
French and Spanish interpretation will be available upon the request of 3 or more people. If you request interpretation Please email staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org>. COB will be Thursday 12 December at 1900 UTC.
If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org>.
Thank you,
Regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC
Dear All Please note that Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has extended the vote below until 13-December-2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff at atlarge.icann.org On 12/3/13 1:11 PM, "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff at atlarge.icann.org> wrote: >Dear All, > >The regional advice from NARALO regarding ALS Applicant (186) Hispanic >Educational Technology Services has been received. > >The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional > advice. > >The following question has been posed to the ALAC: > >***** >Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (186) >Hispanic Educational Technology Services be accepted? The regional advice >was to accept the application. >***** > >Please note that this vote will be open from 3rd December 2013 23:59 UTC >until 10th December 2013 23:59 UTC. > >Regards, > >Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie >Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
Dear All
Please note that Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has extended the vote below until 13-December-2013 23:59 UTC.
Regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff at atlarge.icann.org
On 12/3/13 1:04 PM, "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff at atlarge.icann.org> wrote:
> >Dear All
, > >The regional advice from AFRALO regarding ALS Applicant (185) Federation >Comorienne des Consommateurs has been received.
> >The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional > advice. > >
The following question has been posed to the ALAC: > >
***** >Question: Should the regional advice from AFRALO for ALS Applicant (185) >Federation Comorienne des Consommateurs be accepted? The regional advice >was to accept the application. >***** > >Please note that this vote will be open from 3rd December 2013 23:59 UTC >until 10th December 2013 23:59 UTC. > >
Regards, > >
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie >Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
Dear all,
On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Session on Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program (CROPP) will be held on Friday 13 December at 1500 UTC for one hour.
The call is to discuss the CROPP and the process by which At-Large Travel Requests are sent to the At-Large CROPP Review Team.
For other times: http://tinyurl.com/p2puten
Meeting page available at: https://community.icann.org/x/ujGfAg Conference ID: 1638 http://adigo.com/icann/
Adobe Connect Meeting Room: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/cropprt/
French and Spanish interpretation will be available upon the request of 3 or more people.
If you request interpretation Please email staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org>.
COB will be Thursday 12 December at 1900 UTC. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: staff at atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org>.
Thank you,
Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
