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There are no items on the consent agenda for this meeting.

 

 

Item 4: MOTION – Adoption of Final Report from the Data & Metrics for Policy Making Working Group (15 10 minutes)

This Working Group was chartered by the GNSO Council in January 2014 to explore the development of reporting and metrics processes and/or appropriate standardized methodologies that can better inform fact-based policy development and decision making. The WG published its Initial Report for public comment on 29 May 2015, and submitted a Final Report to the GNSO Council on 9 October that took into account the public comments received. Here the Council will discuss the WG’s recommendations, and vote on whether or not to adopt the Final Report as submitted.

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4.2 – Discussion

4.3 – Council Vote vote (voting threshold: simple majority)

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5.2 – Discussion

5.3 – Council Vote vote (voting threshold: an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House)

 

Item 6: DISCUSSION – Letters from the Standing Committee on GNSO Improvements LATE MOTION - Process and Participation in CCWG-Accountability (10 minutes)

In March 2015, the GNSO Council had requested that its Standing Committee on GNSO Improvements (SCI): (1) consider whether or not the GNSO Operating Procedures needed further modifications to deal with questions relating to a possible overlap between the rules on resubmission of a motion and the Council’s ability to waive the deadline for submission of motions; and (2) document the Council’s existing custom in relation to the proposal and seconding of motions for voting, with a further request that should the SCI believe that additions to the GNSO Operating Procedures are needed to handle the matter, it should propose appropriate language for that purpose. On 9 October 2015, the SCI responded to both of the Council’s request by letter (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/aikman-scalese-vansnick-to-robinson-08sep15-en.pdf and http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/aikman-scalese-vansnick-to-robinson-09oct15-en.pdf). Here the Council will consider the SCI’s recommendations, and determine whether or not further action is required.

6.1 – Update (Avri Doria)

6.2 – Discussion

6.3 – Next steps 

 

Item 7: DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACTION – Request from ICANN Board concerning possible policy work on Replacement Insurance Requirements for ICANN-accredited Registrars (10 minutes)

On 28 September 2015, the ICANN Board adopted a resolution waiving the insurance requirement in the 2009 and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreements (RAAs). The resolution also requests that the GNSO consider whether policy work on replacement insurance requirements should be undertaken in light of ICANN’s Statement of Registrar Accreditation Policy. Board Chairman Steve Crocker has since written to the GNSO Council confirming the Board’s request. Here the Council will discuss the Board request and consider appropriate next steps.

7.1 – Update (Jonathan Robinson)

7.2 – Discussion

7.3 – Next steps

 

Item 8: DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACTION – Request from ICANN Board concerning possible policy work on Exclusive Registry Access to Generic Strings (10 minutes)

A motion to acknowledge and support the process that is ongoing in the CCWG-Accountability was submitted after the motion deadline. As such, in accordance with Section 3.3.2 of the GNSO Operating Procedures, the Council will first need to vote on the Request for Consideration, which will be called as the first order of business for the agenda item that deals with the motion. The vote on the Request for Consideration must be unanimous (i.e., all Councilors or their proxies must vote and all votes cast must be in favor of considering the motion at such GNSO Council meeting) for the motion to be considered at such GNSO Council meeting.

6.1 - Vote on the Request for Consideration

6.2 - If Request for Consideration is adopted, presentation of the motion (Avri Doria)

6.3 – Discussion

6.4 – Council vote (voting threshold: simple majority)

Item 7: DISCUSSION – Letters from the Standing Committee on GNSO Improvements (10 minutes)

In March 2015, the GNSO Council had requested that its Standing Committee on GNSO Improvements (SCI): (1) consider whether or not the GNSO Operating Procedures needed further modifications to deal with questions relating to a possible overlap between the rules on resubmission of a motion and the Council’s ability to waive the deadline for submission of motions; and (2) document the Council’s existing custom in relation to the proposal and seconding of motions for voting, with a further request that should the SCI believe that additions to the GNSO Operating Procedures are needed to handle the matter, it should propose appropriate language for that purpose. On 9 October 2015, the SCI responded to both of the Council’s request by letter (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/aikman-scalese-vansnick-to-robinson-08sep15-en.pdf and http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/aikman-scalese-vansnick-to-robinson-09oct15-en.pdf). Here the Council will consider the SCI’s recommendations, and determine whether or not further action is required.

7.1 – Update (Avri Doria)

7.2 – Discussion

7.3 – Next steps 

Item 8: DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACTION – Request from ICANN Board concerning possible policy work on Replacement Insurance Requirements for ICANN-accredited Registrars (10 minutes)

On 28 September 2015, the ICANN Board adopted a resolution waiving the insurance requirement in the 2009 and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreements (RAAs). The resolution also requests that the GNSO consider whether policy work on replacement insurance requirements should be undertaken in light of ICANN’s Statement of Registrar Accreditation Policy. Board Chairman Steve Crocker has since written to the GNSO Council confirming the Board’s request. Here the Council will discuss the Board request On 27 July 2015 the ICANN Board requested that the GNSO specifically include the issue of exclusive registry access for generic strings serving a public interest goal as part of the policy work it is planning to initiate on subsequent rounds of the New gTLD Program. Following Council discussion, the GNSO Chair sent a letter to the Board requesting input on the subject, especially regarding the definition of the “global public interest”. On 12 October the Board responded, noting the GNSO’s concerns and expressing its support for the GNSO’s consideration of the issue of exclusive registry access to generic strings as part of its work on subsequent rounds of the New gTLD Program. Here the Council will discuss the Board’s letter and consider appropriate next steps.

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8.2 – Discussion

8.3 – Next steps 

Item 9: DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACTION – Final Report of the Independent Examiner on GNSO Review Request from ICANN Board concerning possible policy work on Exclusive Registry Access to Generic Strings (10 minutes)

As part of ICANN’s Bylaws-mandated periodic review of its structures, the ICANN Board’s Structural Improvements Committee appointed Westlake Governance as the independent examiner to conduct the current review of the performance and operations of the GNSO. A GNSO Working Party, chaired by former Councillor Jennifer Wolfe and comprising representatives of all the GNSO’s Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies, was formed to consult with Westlake over the design and conduct of the review. Westlake’s Draft Report was published for public comment on 1 June 2015. Following feedback received, including from the GNSO Working Party, Westlake published its Final Report  on 15 SeptemberOn 27 July 2015 the ICANN Board requested that the GNSO specifically include the issue of exclusive registry access for generic strings serving a public interest goal as part of the policy work it is planning to initiate on subsequent rounds of the New gTLD Program. Following Council discussion, the GNSO Chair sent a letter to the Board requesting input on the subject, especially regarding the definition of the “global public interest”. On 12 October the Board responded, noting the GNSO’s concerns and expressing its support for the GNSO’s consideration of the issue of exclusive registry access to generic strings as part of its work on subsequent rounds of the New gTLD Program. Here the Council will discuss the recommendations of the GNSO Working Party on particular aspects of the Final Report, and consider possible implementation of some or all of these recommendationsBoard’s letter and consider appropriate next steps.

9.1 – Update (Jennifer WolfeJonathan Robinson)

9.2 – Discussion

9.3 – Next steps  

 

Item 10: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – New ICANN Meeting Strategy OF POSSIBLE ACTION – Final Report of the Independent Examiner on GNSO Review (10 minutes)

On 14 July 2015 the GNSO Chair had sent a letter to the ICANN Board, informing them of the GNSO’s progress in developing and adapting community plans to conform to the new ICANN meeting strategy, particularly in relation to the new format for Meeting B. The GNSO’s current draft plan has also been shared with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, each of which have also begun planning for the new meeting strategy within their communities. Here the Council will discuss any additional actions it may wish to take to ensure that its planning is coordinated with that of the Board’s as well as the other SOs and ACs.

10.1 – Update (Volker Greimann / Marika Konings)

10.2 – Discussion

10.3 – Next steps

As part of ICANN’s Bylaws-mandated periodic review of its structures, the ICANN Board’s Structural Improvements Committee appointed Westlake Governance as the independent examiner to conduct the current review of the performance and operations of the GNSO. A GNSO Working Party, chaired by former Councillor Jennifer Wolfe and comprising representatives of all the GNSO’s Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies, was formed to consult with Westlake over the design and conduct of the review. Westlake’s Draft Report was published for public comment on 1 June 2015. Following feedback received, including from the GNSO Working Party, Westlake published its Final Report  on 15 September. Here the Council will discuss the recommendations of the GNSO Working Party on particular aspects of the Final Report, and consider possible implementation of some or all of these recommendations.

10.1 – Update (Jennifer Wolfe)

10.2 – Discussion

10.3 – Next steps  

 

Item 11: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – New ICANN Meeting Strategy (10 minutes)

On 14 July 2015 the GNSO Chair had sent a letter to the ICANN Board, informing them of the GNSO’s progress in developing and adapting community plans to conform to the new ICANN meeting strategy, particularly in relation to the new format for Meeting B. The GNSO’s current draft plan has also been shared with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, each of which have also begun planning for the new meeting strategy within their communities. Here the Council will discuss any additional actions it may wish to take to ensure that its planning is coordinated with that of the Board’s as well as the other SOs and ACs.

11.1 – Update (Volker Greimann / Marika Konings)

11.2 – Discussion

11.3 – Next steps

Item 12: Thanks to outgoing Councillors (10 minutes)

  • Jonathan Robinson – gTLD Registries SG
  • Brett Fausett - gTLD Registries SG
  • Yoav Keren – Registrars SG
  • Thomas Rickert – Nominating Committee Appointee
  • Brian Winterfeldt – Intellectual Property Constituency
  • Tony Holmes – Internet Service and Connectivity Providers Constituency
  • Osvaldo Novoa - Internet Service and Connectivity Providers Constituency
  • Avri Doria – Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group
  • Daniel Reed - Nominating Committee Appointee

Item 13Item 11: Any Other Business and Open Microphone (5 minutesMinutes)
 

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Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article X, Section 3)

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l. A "GNSO Supermajority" shall mean: (a) two-thirds (2/3) of the Council members of each House, or (b) three-fourths (3/4) of one House and a majority of the other House."

 

 

 

Appendix 2: Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures 4.4)
4.4.1 Applicability
Absentee voting is permitted for the following limited number of Council motions or measures.
a. Initiate a Policy Development Process (PDP);
b. Approve a PDP recommendation;
c. Recommend amendments to the GNSO Operating Procedures (GOP) or ICANN Bylaws;
d. Fill a Council position open for election.

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