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London Meeting Planning


Volker Greimann to take the lead on developing the proposed agenda for GNSO weekend session in Singapore

27/321/6

Volker Greimann

Glen de Saint Gery / Marika KoningsGNSO Participants are encouraged to participate in the Singapore meeting survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JB5MDBH.

Scheduling is actively underway.

 Proposed schedule has been circulated. Provide input to the Council list or Volker Greimann for further topics for discussion for meetings with the Boad, Fadi Chehade, the ccNSO and the GAC in preparation for these meetings.

Internet Governance / NTIA Transition

23/1OngoingJonathan RobinsonMarika Konings

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Jonathan Robinson, on behalf of the Council provided comments regarding a plan for a Cross-Community Working Group (CWG) intended to make a substantive contribution to the Principles and Mechanisms and the Process to Develop a Proposal to Transition NTIA's Stewardship of the IANA Functions. Revised proposal was published on 6 June (see https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/process-next-steps-2014-06-06-en).
SSAC Liaison to GNSO Council / GNSO Council liaison to the SSACBA wrap up session525/6Jonathan RobinsonJulie Hedlund Jonathan to explore with Patrik Falstrom the options for a SSAC liaison to the GNSO and/or visa versa.ICANN Future Meetings Strategy26/225/4Maria FarrellMarika Konings

The purpose of the document that has been posted for public comment is to help guide the Community through a proposed new strategy for the structure, purpose and locations of the ICANN public meetings to support broad, informed participation and reflect the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making. (http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/meetings-strategy-25feb14-en.htm)

COMPLETED

Contribution submitted by Jonathan on behalf of the GNSO Council to the MSWG (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/robinson-to-bachollet-12may14-en.pdf)
IDN Variants27/3525/6Jonathan RobinsonMary WongA response was received from Ram Mohan in response to the suggestion to explore a possible policy liaison to the IDN Variants Panel (see http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg15958.html).Council to receive regular staff updates on IDN related projects - first brief update provided during 8/5 meeting. Staff to schedule IDN Variants primer session scheduled to take place in London.

new gTLDs - Specification 13

  • Jonathan Robinson and Thomas Rickert to work together to formulate the questions to put to all the groups that will then individually discuss them, as well as discuss alternatives/solutions that could be offered to the Board in case there is a conflict with existing policy recommendations.
  • Thomas Rickert will reach out to the original working group members and Councilors to find out more about the original discussions that led to the policy recommendations that were adopted.  
  • Prepare a motion to be voted on which needs to be submitted to the Council by 28 April for consideration at the 8 May 2014 meeting.
10/48/5

Jonathan Robinson

Thomas Rickert

Marika Konings 

COMPLETED

Motion adopted at the 8/5 meeting and results have been communicated to NGPC.

Strategic Plan8/525/6Jonathan RobinsonMarika KoningsSee https://www.icann.org/public-comments/stratplan-draft-2014-04-09-enCouncil members to consider whether in the future there would be an interest / need to provide input from a Council perspective similar to what the ccNSO Council does.
Whois Requirements and National Law Conflicts Procedure Review6/625/6Jonathan RobinsonMarika KoningsSee https://www.icann.org/public-comments/whois-conflicts-procedure-2014-05-22-enCouncil members are encouraged to review the staff paper on this topic which will be further discussed in London.
GNSO Council Liaison to Thick Whois Implementation Review Team6/625/6Jonathan RobinsonMarika Konings Jonathan to confirm with Amr, who is already a member of the IRT, whether he would be willing to serve as the Council liaison to that effort.
Issues for the SCI - voting thresholds6/625/6Avri Doria / Alan GreenbergMarika Konings Alan and Avri volunteered to scope out the issue of voting thresholds in relation to implementation changes to adopted PDP recommendations for Council review. The Council will consider at a future meeting whether or not to refer this item to the SCI for further review.
Issues for the SCI - amendments to motions6/625/6Jonathan RobinsonMarika Konings Jonathan volunteered to lead the discussion on common understanding of amendments to motions on the Council list as well as the role of the maker & seconder of motions. The Council will consider at a future meeting whether or not to refer this item to the SCI for further review.
GNSO Review6/625/6Jen WolfeMarika Konings Council members are encouraged to review the questions of the 360 assessment and provide feedback (see https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48337497/360%20Introduction.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1400714058000&api=v2).
Enhancing ICANN Accountability6/625Strategic Plan8/55/6Jonathan RobinsonMarika Konings Jonathan to develop first draft of possible Council input during the reply period on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (See https://www.icann.org/public-commentsnews/stratplanannouncement-draft-2014-0405-09-en07-en). Deadline for comments is 27 June 2014.
Whois Studies6/625/6Jonathan RobinsonMary Wong Jonathan Robinson to communicate the outcome of the Whois Studies to the GAC Chair. Agenda item for the GAC GNSO meeting on Sunday 22 June 2014 in London.
Charter for a PDP Working Group for the IGO & INGO access to curative rights protection mechanisms PDP6/625/6AllMary Wong Council members are encouraged to share any further comments / questions in relation to the proposed charter with the mailing list ahead of the next GNSO Council meeting.Councillors are encouraged to provide comments to the Strategic Plan