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Consent Agenda

Motion – Confirmation of GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration

 Submitted by Donna Austin

Seconded by

Whereas, 

1.The GNSO Council confirmed in September 2016 that the GNSO Chair (currently James Bladel) will represent the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community Administration on an interim basis and subsequently requested the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) to develop the criteria and the process for the selection of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration for GNSO Council consideration by its June 2017 meeting.

 2.The GNSO Council adopted the proposed process and criteria for the selection of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community Administration during its meeting on 28 June 2017.

3.The GNSO Council leadership team subsequently met to agree who from the Council leadership should perform the role of GNSO representative to the Empowered Community Administration and communicated this decision to the Council mailing list on [include date].

Resolved,

1.The GNSO Council hereby confirms that James Bladel, GNSO Chair will represent the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community Administration on until the end of his term at ICANN60.

2.The GNSO representative shall act solely as directed by the GNSO Council in accordance with the ICANN Bylaws and other related GNSO Operating Procedures.

3.The GNSO Council requests the GNSO Secretariat to communicate this decision to the ICANN Secretary which will serve as the required written certification from the GNSO Chair designating the individual who shall represent the Decisional Participant on the EC Administration.

MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL BYLAW AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECONSIDERATION REQUESTS TO A NEW BOARD COMMITTEE

 Submitted by James Bladel

Seconded by Donna Austin

WHEREAS, on 1 October 2016 the revised ICANN Bylaws went into effect, creating a new Empowered Community mechanism by which ICANN’s Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees can organize under California law to legally enforce the community powers described in the Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en);

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3. The GNSO Council directs James Bladel, the GNSO’s interim representative to the Empowered Community Administration, to coordinate with the other four Decisional Participant representatives to ensure that the Empowered Community Administration observes and completes the appropriate process outlined in Section 1.4(b) and (c), Annex D.

Motion – Confirmation of GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration

 Submitted by Donna Austin

Seconded by

Whereas, 

1.The GNSO Council confirmed in September 2016 that the GNSO Chair (currently James Bladel) will represent the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community Administration on an interim basis and subsequently requested the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) to develop the criteria and the process for the selection of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration for GNSO Council consideration by its June 2017 meeting.

 2.The GNSO Council adopted the proposed process and criteria for the selection of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community Administration during its meeting on 28 June 2017.

3.The GNSO Council leadership team subsequently met to agree who from the Council leadership should perform the role of GNSO representative to the Empowered Community Administration and communicated this decision to the Council mailing list on [include date].

Resolved,

1.The GNSO Council hereby confirms that James Bladel, GNSO Chair will represent the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community Administration on until the end of his term at ICANN60.

2.The GNSO representative shall act solely as directed by the GNSO Council in accordance with the ICANN Bylaws and other related GNSO Operating Procedures.

3.The GNSO Council requests the GNSO Secretariat to communicate this decision to the ICANN Secretary which will serve as the required written certification from the GNSO Chair designating the individual who shall represent the Decisional Participant on the EC Administration.

Motion expressing support for continued ICANN community engagement in Internet Governance activities appropriate to ICANN’s mission, withdrawal as a Chartering Organization from the CCWG-IG and request for a proposal for a new structure for GNSO Council consideration by ICANN60 - DEFERRED

 Submitted by Keith Drazek

Seconded by James Bladel

WHEREAS:

1. The GNSO Council adopted the charter for a Cross Community Working Group to discuss Internet governance (CCWG-IG) issues affecting ICANN and make recommendations to the chartering organizations on these issues on 15 October 2014, and as such became a Chartering Organization.
2. The GNSO Council adopted the "Uniform Framework of Principles and Recommendations for Cross Community Working Groups" (CCWG Framework) in October 2016. The CCWG Framework details the lifecycle of a CCWG including initiation, operation, decision-making, and closure, and the GNSO Council has observed that the CCWG-IG, whose formation predated the adoption of the CCWG Framework, does not follow this lifecycle or some of the principles outlined in the CCWG  Framework.
3. The GNSO Council recognizes the importance of a continued discussion of the topic of Internet governance within an ICANN context, and the continued participation by the GNSO in this discussion.
4. The GNSO Council has shared its concerns with the ccNSO Council and representatives of other SO/ACs on the current scope of the CCWG-IG and the appropriate vehicle through which ICANN SO/ACs may continue to participate in Internet governance discussions within the ICANN context.
5. During its meeting on 7 November 2016, the GNSO Council confirmed it would continue to participate as a Chartering Organization for the CCWG-IG. However, this participation was conditioned upon a comprehensive review of the CCWG-IG Charter by the CCWG-IG, in accordance with the CCWG Framework, including the possibility that another vehicle may be more suitable for cross community discussions on the topic of Internet governance (http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/uniform-framework-principles-recommendations-16sep16-en.pdf).
6. On 11 March 2017, the CCWG-IG submitted a revised charter to the GNSO Council (https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2017-March/019819.html) for its consideration.
7. The GNSO Council reviewed the charter and discussed it during a number of meetings as well as in its meetings with the ccNSO Council. These discussions highlighted remaining concerns over the group’s compliance with the CCWG Framework as well as its accountability vis-à-vis the Chartering Organizations.
8. During ICANN 59 in Johannesburg, the CCWG-IG held a face-to-face meeting that included members of the ICANN Board’s Internet Governance Committee. There was discussion about the future of the group, challenges with the ongoing nature of Internet Governance, and the constraints imposed by the community-developed requirements for CCWG structures.  Members from multiple SOs and ACs recognized the challenges and generally agreed that a CCWG is not a required vehicle for the important and legitimate work of the group, provided the group is able to continue its engagement with adequate ICANN support and resources and there is no gap between the retirement of the CCWG-IG and the establishment of its successor.

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Adoption of the GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué for submission to the ICANN Board - DEFERRED

 Submitted by James Bladel

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