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Hello All,
Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 20 February - 24 February 2017.
Monday 20 February 2017
17:00 UTC: At-Large ICANN Evolution Call https://community.icann.org/x/5JbRAw
23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/7IXRAw
Tuesday 21 February 2017
15:00 UTC: ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach and Engagement Call https://community.icann.org/x/3qHRAw
19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw
Wednesday 22 February 2017
04:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw
05:00 UTC: WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
06:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag
13:00 UTC: At-Large Capacity Building Webinar | ICANN Policy Development Process https://community.icann.org/x/waLRAw
15:00 UTC: EURALO By-Laws Taskforce Call https://community.icann.org/x/saLRAw
17:00 UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/gaLRAw
19:00 UTC: CCWG ACCT Plenary Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/q5DRAw
21:00 UTC: At-Large Review Working Party Call https://community.icann.org/x/nqHRAw
Thursday 23 February 2017
03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw
05:00 UTC: WS2 SO/AC Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
15:00 UTC: CCWG New gTLD Auction Proceeds https://community.icann.org/x/yJXDAw
Friday 24 February 2017
13:00 UTC: WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to:
For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs@icann.org
For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff@atlarge.icann.org
For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer@icann.org
For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff@icann.org
For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera@icann.org
For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat@icann.org
Thank you.
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
E-mail: staff@atlarge.icann.org
Website: atlarge.icann.org
Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge
Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge
Hello All,
Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the weeks of 13 February - 17 February 2017.
Update 1:
Wednesday Cancelled:
19:00 UTC: WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith Conduct https://community.icann.org/x/nhWOAw
Thursday Added:
18:00 UTC: AFRALO GA Organising Committee Call https://community.icann.org/x/IqDRAw
Updates will follow as Doodles close.
Monday 13 February 2017
13:00 UTC: WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Task Force Call https://community.icann.org/x/s5PRAw
20:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/A7LDAw
20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw
Tuesday 14 February 2017
03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw
13:00 UTC: Meet the Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community https://community.icann.org/x/-pXRAw
17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag
19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
Wednesday 15 February 2017
17:00 UTC:(GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw
17:30 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call https://community.icann.org/x/XJzRAw
21:00 UTC: At-Large Review Working Party Call https://community.icann.org/x/TpzRAw
Thursday 16 February 2017
05:00 UTC: WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/GIjRAw
13:00 UTC: WS2 SO/AC Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
18:00 UTC: AFRALO GA Organising Committee Call https://community.icann.org/x/IqDRAw
21:00 UTC (GNSO): New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 – Legal/Regulatory Issues https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw
Friday 17 February 2017
None
Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to:
For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs@icann.org
For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff@atlarge.icann.org
For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer@icann.org
For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff@icann.org
For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera@icann.org
For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat@icann.org
Thank you.
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
E-mail: staff@atlarge.icann.org
Website: atlarge.icann.org
Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge
Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-02-14-en
14 February 2017
Today ICANN announced the selection of a 16-member team to conduct the second review on the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS (SSR2)[icann.org].
The selection of the SSR2 Review Team followed the new post-Transition process which assigned the responsibility for the selection of Review Team members to the chairs of ICANNs Supporting Organizations (SO's) and Advisory Committees (AC's). The SSR review was formerly required under the affirmation of commitments and is now one of the Specific Reviews under the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org].
The members of the SSR2 Review Team include….
| Name | Gender | SO/AC Nomination | Region |
1 | Jabhera Matogoro | M | ALAC | AF |
2 | Alain Aina | M | ccNSO | AF |
3 | Mohamad Amin Hasbini | M | GAC | AP |
4 | Noorul Ameen | M | GAC | AP |
5 | Geoff Huston | M | SSAC | AP |
6 | Ramkrishna Pariyar | M | ALAC | AP |
7 | James Gannon | M | GNSO | EUR |
8 | Boban Krsic | M | ccNSO | EUR |
9 | Emily Taylor | F | GNSO | EUR |
10 | Žarko Kecić | M | ccNSO | EUR |
11 | Kerry-Ann Barrett | F | GAC | NA |
12 | Cathy Handley | F | RSSAC | NA |
13 | Denise Michel | F | GNSO | NA |
14 | Don M. Blumenthal | M | SSAC | NA |
15 | Eric Osterweil | M | RSSAC | NA |
In addition, Kaveh Ranjbar will be the ICANN Board representative on the SSR2.
SSR2 Diversity Highlights[community.icann.org]
Under the ICANN Bylaws, the SO/AC chairs are responsible for selecting a group that is balanced for diversity and skill. The SSR Review Team announced today includes:
- Review Team Gender Diversity
- Four females and eleven males
- Review Team Regional Diversity
- North America and Europe have five members
- Europe and Asia have four members
- Africa is represented with two members
- Latin America/Carribean is not represented
The SSR2 review team is expected to convene for its first meeting during ICANN 58 in Copenhagen in March 2017. There will be an SSR2 Public Consultation session during ICANN 58 prior to the SSR2 Review Team meeting in order to gather input from the community on items for the Review Team to consider as they develop the scope of their work.
Periodic updates on the progress of the review will be made available on icann.org[icann.org], at ICANN public meetings and on the review team's wiki page here.[community.icann.org]
Find more information on the Review Team members here[community.icann.org].
Find more information on the SSR2 review here.[icann.org]
About Specific Reviews
Specific Reviews[icann.org] are mandated by ICANN Bylaws[icann.org] and are crucial to the legitimacy and accountability of ICANN. Specific Reviews serve as ICANN's progress report to the world. They demonstrate how ICANN delivers on its commitments and identify areas where ICANN can improve. Specific Reviews are conducted by members of the stakeholder community who look at past processes, actions and outcomes in order to make recommendations to improve future performance. Click here[icann.org] to learn more about Reviews and how you can get involved.
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-14-en
14 February 2017
RSVP via this form[survey.clicktools.com]
This webinar is an introduction to ICANN and the Commercial Stakeholder Group. It is designed for people in the business world who are new to the ICANN community and interested in the upcoming ICANN58 Public Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark from 11-16 March 2017.
When: Tuesday, 21 February 2017
14:00-15:00 UTC[timeanddate.com]
Where: Adobe Connect
Topics:
- ICANN58 Public Meeting in Copenhagen and sessions of interest
- Opportunities to follow, participate and join the work of business stakeholders in their various constituency groups
- Latest topics in the Internet domain name and addressing systems
Speakers:
- Chris Mondini, Riccardo Ruffolo, Jean-Jacques Sahel – ICANN Global Stakeholder Engagement team
- Chris Wilson - Business Constituency
- Petter Rindforth - Intellectual Property Constituency
- Wolf-Ulrich Knoben - Internet Service Providers & Connectivity Providers Constituency
To join the webinar, please complete this online form: http://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=21ea4jpnxm8th[survey.clicktools.com]
https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2017-02-14-en
A two day event on global Interent Trends with a focus on the Internet Industry in Turkey
14 February 2017
Istanbul, Turkey – The third Turkey Domain Name System (DNS) Forum kicks off tomorrow in Istanbul from 15-16 February. The Forum is organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and sponsored by IHS Telekom. It will bring together interested participants with key players in the domain name field, to discuss current topics in Turkey's industry. Representatives from ICANN, the Government of Turkey and IHS Telekom will provide welcoming remarks.
Launched in 2014, the Forum aims to connect interested parties with international experts and key players in the industry, update Turkish stakeholders on the latest developments at ICANN, and educate and inform attendees on the DNS industry in general.
From "Websites and Social Media in Turkey" to "DNS and Cybersecurity", the two-day forum will cover various sessions in which over 20 speakers will present and discuss current topics in Internet governance and DNS. The forum is also a great opportunity to find out about latest trends in the domain name industry, posing new venture areas for DNS industry professionals.
"The Turkey DNS Forum is an essential platform as it is unique in bringing together all NGOs, private sector and government organizations forming the DNS ecosystem of Turkey. As one of the leading DNS providers, IHS Telekom is happy to support the Forum."
Emre Sayın, Founder and CEO, IHS Telekom
Legal issues such as domain name legal aspects as well as data protection and IP laws in Turkey will also be covered, during the second day of the Forum. Legal experts will hold an IP Law and Data Protection Law tutorial at the end of the event.
ICANN, as an international organization, has relationships with global Internet stakeholders and is looking to extend regional engagement and cooperation with these stakeholders here in Turkey to complement its work around the world.
"As the domain name market in Turkey continues to evolve, we are seeing more interest from across the community in discussing various business, technical and legal issues related to the DNS. The Turkey DNS Forum is the place for the community to come together to exchange views not only on past experiences and key current issues, but also the prospects of the industry in the years ahead."
Baher Esmat, VP of Global Stakeholder Engagement in the Middle East, ICANN
Participants from ICANN, other Internet organizations, registries, registrars, registrants, country code Top Level Domain (ccTLDs), new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) applicants, policy makers, Internet service providers, IT businesses, brand owners and legal firms, academics and civil society will attend the event in an effort to share experiences and best practices.
The forum is open to anyone interested in issues pertaining to the domain name industry and the business opportunities it can provide, and engage with key players and experts in the field. ICANN continuously works on building relationships with the Turkish community to generate understanding on the potential of the domain name industry, and assist with the development of local expertise and know-how in different aspects of the domain name ecosystem.
For more information, please visit the event website at www.turkeydnsforum.org[turkeydnsforum.org].
Media Contacts:
Luna Madi
Communications Director, EMEA
London, U.K.
Tel: +44 7780947574
Email: luna.madi@icann.org
Buket Coskuner
Global Communications Coordinator, EMEA
Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 533 4876254
Email: buket.coskuner@icann.org
About ICANN:
ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address into your computer or other device – a name or a number. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world.
For more information, please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org]
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-13-en
13 February 2017
Today, ICANN published "Identifier System Attack Mitigation Methodology" document, authoring of which commenced on 25 August 2016, as part of ICANN's effort to contribute to enhancing the Stability, Security, and Resiliency (SSR) of the Internet's system of unique identifier by working with the Community to identify and increase awareness of related attacks and to promote broader adoption of attack mitigation practices.
View Identifier System Attack Mitigation Methodology[icann.org] [PDF, 876 KB] document.
This effort also addresses Recommendation #12 of the Security, Stability & Resiliency (SSR) Review.
About ICANN
ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org].
ICANN Weekly Newsletter
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]
Week ending 10 February 2017
Announcements This Week
Join the Webinar on the Draft Report of the Review of the At-Large Community[icann.org]
10 February 2017
ICANN Free to Proceed with the Delegation of .AFRICA Following Court Decision[icann.org]
9 February 2017
CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 2 Issues Jurisdiction Questionnaire[icann.org]
9 February 2017
9 February 2017
Operating Standards for ICANN Reviews: Recent Developments and Next Steps[icann.org]
8 February 2017
7 February 2017
ICANN Releases Identifier Systems SSR Activities Report[icann.org]
7 February 2017
7 February 2017
Upcoming Events
11-16 March 2017: 58th International Public ICANN Meeting – Copenhagen
About ICANN
Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org[icann.org].
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-10-en
10 February 2017
Join ICANN and independent examiner ITEMS International (ITEMS) for a webinar on the Draft Report[icann.org] [PDF, 2.31 MB] of the Review of the At-Large Community[icann.org] on 27 February 2017 at 13:00 UTC. The webinar will include an overview of findings and recommendations presented by ITEMS followed by an open Q&A session. It is one of several opportunities to ask questions about how ITEMS reached their draft conclusions, express support or raise concerns.
The Report is based on over 100 face-to-face interviews, the analysis of 242 online survey responses, and the review of relevant documents, conducted by ITEMS since May 2016. In addition, ITEMS has attended ICANN56 and ICANN57, interacting with the community and observing At-Large meetings, discussions, and procedures.
Please email: mssi-secretariat@icann.org to obtain a calendar invite with dial-in details.
ICANN Reviews are crucial tools that assess the health of ICANN, its Supporting Organizations (SO's) and Advisory Committees (AC'S); How well they operate, how effective they are in achieving their purpose, and how they are held accountable to the stakeholder community. Reviews are mandated by ICANN Bylaws and conducted by community members and independent examiners. They are crucial to the legitimacy of ICANN and require significant community input and participation.
View the At-Large Draft Report here[icann.org] [PDF, 2.31 MB] and provide your public comment via the Public Comment Feedback Form[icann.org] [PDF, 1.5 MB]. The Public comment periods closes on 24 March 2017. For other opportunities to share your feedback and ask questions, please visit the At-Large wiki[community.icann.org].
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-02-09-en
9 February 2017
LOS ANGELES – 9 February 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that a California Superior Court has denied DotConnectAfrica's (DCA's) second Motion for Preliminary Injunction to stop the delegation of the .AFRICA generic top-level domain (gTLD) to ZA Central Registry (ZACR). DCA's first Motion for Preliminary Injunction was denied by the Superior Court in December 2016.
Among other things, the Judge found that it appears the "Covenant Not to Sue" found in the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook is enforceable, citing to the recent Federal District Court Order in the Ruby Glen, LLC v ICANN matter[icann.org] [PDF, 62 KB], wherein the Court held that the "covenant not to sue" in the Guidebook is enforceable. Accordingly, the Superior Court Judge ruled that "DCA's claims against ICANN for fraud and unfair business practices are likely to be barred. As a result, DCA cannot establish that it is likely to succeed on the merits."
View the Court Order here[icann.org].
In accordance with the terms of its Registry Agreement with ZACR for .AFRICA, ICANN will now follow its normal processes towards delegation.
About ICANN
ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org].
Hello All,
Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the weeks of 13 February - 17 February 2017.
Monday 13 February 2017
13:00 UTC: WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Task Force Call https://community.icann.org/x/s5PRAw
20:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/A7LDAw
20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw
Tuesday 14 February 2017
03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw
13:00 UTC: Meet the Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community https://community.icann.org/x/-pXRAw
17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag
19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
Wednesday 15 February 2017
17:00 UTC:(GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw
17:30 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call https://community.icann.org/x/XJzRAw
19:00 UTC: WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith Conduct https://community.icann.org/x/nhWOAw
21:00 UTC: At-Large Review Working Party Call https://community.icann.org/x/TpzRAw
Thursday 16 February 2017
05:00 UTC: WS2 Staff Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/GIjRAw
13:00 UTC: WS2 SO/AC Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
21:00 UTC (GNSO): New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 – Legal/Regulatory Issues https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw
Friday 17 February 2017
None
Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to:
For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs@icann.org
For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff@atlarge.icann.org
For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer@icann.org
For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff@icann.org
For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera@icann.org
For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat@icann.org
Thank you.
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
E-mail: staff@atlarge.icann.org
Website: atlarge.icann.org
Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge
Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-02-09-en
9 February 2017
The newly-adopted ICANN Bylaws created several Work Stream 2 accountability subgroups. One of these subgroups, the Jurisdiction Subgroup, is addressing questions related to ICANN's jurisdiction, including how choice of jurisdiction and applicable laws for dispute settlement impact ICANN's accountability and the actual operation of policies.
The Jurisdiction Subgroup has put out a questionnaire seeking responses to several jurisdiction-related questions. The Subgroup is asking you to consider and respond to these questions with concrete, factual submissions.
The questionnaire can be found at https://community.icann.org/x/UpXRAw[community.icann.org] and is available in each of the 6 languages supported by ICANN. You may respond to the questionnaire in any of these languages.
Responses must be transmitted via email to ccwg-acctws2.jurisdiction.questionnaire@icann.org. Responses must clearly identify the individual responding and, where applicable, the organization for which the response is being submitted. Responses may be submitted at any point during the response period.
The subgroup will accept responses until 23:59 UTC 17 April 2017.
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-09-en
9 February 2017
Registration is still open for ICANN's FY17 Q2 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 15 February at 1500 UTC. The call will focus on how ICANN has implemented community policy for the Quarter ending 31 December 2016, as well as provide an Africa and Middle East update, which is part of a new format aimed at spotlighting regional activities.
Please click here[docs.google.com] to register for the call and to receive joining instructions. If you are unable to access the form, please email us to register with your full name and an email address.
Agenda
- President & CEO Update – Göran Marby
- Board Update – Cherine Chalaby
- Policy Update – Marika Konings, Adiel Akplogan
- Management Update – Sally Costerton
- Africa & Middle East Update – David Olive
- Financial Update – Xavier Calvez
The call is open for all to attend and live interpretation is offered in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. There will be a Questions & Answers (Q&A) session and all materials (recordings, transcripts and presentations) will be archived and available on the ICANN website[icann.org].
These calls were set up to enhance ICANN's accountability and transparency efforts, and are a great way for you to stay informed on what the organization has done in line with ICANN's mission of keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable.
More information
Please visit the Reporting page[icann.org] on the ICANN website for more information including recordings of previous calls. The presentation will be posted 24-48 hours in advance.
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-08-en
8 February 2017
Join the webinars on Operating Standards for Reviews and help contribute to this important process. On Tuesday 21 February at 15:00 UTC [local times[timeanddate.com]] and 23:00 UTC [local times[timeanddate.com]], ICANN will host webinars on the Review Operating Standards, which, once in place, centralize existing operational best practices and also address issues such as the selection of Review Teams (for Specific Reviews) and the question of how to amend/modify the Operating Standards.
The webinars will address key topics including an overview of the different issues it covers and a proposed way forward to assure community consultation. This will include a public comment period before the Operating Standards are finalized. In addition to providing an update on the latest developments, ICANN is seeking input on the Operating Standards from the multistakeholder community, including members of all Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies, on this important project.
Please email: mssi-secretariat@icann.org to obtain a calendar invite with an agenda, Adobe Connect links, and dial-in details. Please note, the webinars accommodate different time zones, the content presented during both session will be identical, and both sessions will be recorded.
Background
The ICANN Bylaws[icann.org] call for the drafting of review Operating Standards that "shall be developed through community consultation" (see Section 4.6).
Operating Standards provide a system to conduct Specific and Organizational Reviews and tools to assist with the Review process. Specific Reviews (CCT Review, SSR Review, ATRT Review, and RDS/WHOIS Review) and Organizational Reviews (GNSO Review, At-Large Review, etc.) are mandated by the new Bylaws. These Reviews are very important to assess ICANN's performance with regard to its commitments. Review Operating Standards provide tools to bring consistent rules, clarity and transparency to the various Review processes.
What happened to-date?
In order to facilitate community consultation on Review Operating Standards, ICANN organized a community-wide session in Hyderabad[icann572016.sched.com], during which we presented[schd.ws] [PDF, 555 KB] a draft that contained the main subject areas that Review Operating Standards ought to cover.
The feedback from that session was that ICANN should continue its work and present the community with an updated draft that pulls together the areas of the Operating Standards that rely on existing standards and best practices. Community members stipulated that those issues that create new rules and procedures, e.g. the selection process for Specific Reviews, should be postponed to a later stage in the drafting process.
Based on this feedback, ICANN has worked on an expanded Draft Operating Standards which aggregates existing best practices in all relevant subject areas but does not address substantive issues such as Review Team selection processes.
What happens after the webinar?
Based on the feedback during the webinar, we will update the draft and, depending on the feedback received, ICANN Org will contact Supporting Organizations / Advisory Committees and Stakeholder Groups / Constituencies with specific input questions regarding those parts of the Operating Standards that require new processes and guidelines, such as the selection process. There will be additional consultation during a public session at ICANN58 in Copenhagen.
These community consultations will inform the timing of next steps, including updates to the Draft Operating Standards and the subsequent Public Comment period.
How to Join?
To participate, please email: mssi-secretariat@icann.org to obtain a calendar invite with dial-in details. The webinars accommodate different time zones; the content presented will be identical and both sessions will be recorded.
Dear All,
Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the weeks of 06 February - 10 February 2017.
Update 3:
Wednesday Cancelled:
19:00 UTC: WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
Updates will follow as Doodles close.
Monday 06 February 2017
05:00 UTC: WS2 Ombudsman
https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw
17:00 UTC: At-Large ICANN Evolution Call https://community.icann.org/x/F47RAw
18:00 UTC: Get to Know ARIN Webinar 1:"An Introduction to the NARALO membership” https://community.icann.org/x/4onRAw
Tuesday 07 February 2017
14:00 UTC: (GNSO) Webinar: IGO-INGO Curative Rights PDP https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg
15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures
Sub Team – Track 3 - String Contention / Objections & Disputes
https://community.icann.org/x/GwSbAw
17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag
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Wednesday 08 February 2017
13:00 UTC: CCWG ACCT Plenary https://community.icann.org/x/56jDAw
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Thursday 09 February 2017
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15:00 UTC: (GNSO) CCWG New gTLD Auction Proceeds Call https://community.icann.org/x/yJXDAw
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20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw
22:00 UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Mid-Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/zpTRAw
Friday 10 February 2017
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Thank you.
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
E-mail: staff@atlarge.icann.org
Website: atlarge.icann.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann[facebook.com]atlarge[facebook.com]
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-02-07-en
7 February 2017
The ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications and/or recommend candidates for key positions on PTI's Board of Directors. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development.
We are inviting applications and recommendations for:
- Two members of the PTI Board of Directors
The two persons selected by the NomCom will serve alongside three PTI Board members selected by ICANN.
Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's systems of unique identifiers, and in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. They will gain valuable insights and experience from working across boundaries of knowledge, responsibility, culture and geography. They will make a valuable public service contribution toward the functioning and evolution of this essential global resource.
Qualifications
Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions.
NomCom selectees are expected to be knowledgeable about the environment in which ICANN and PTI operate and the technical functions for which ICANN and PTI are responsible.
The persons selected by NomCom as PTI Directors must not be employed by ICANN or PTI.
For information on additional qualifications, skills and time commitments for these positions, visit the NomCom webpage[icann.org].
Application Deadline and Process
For full consideration, ICANN must receive applications by 21 March 2017, 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).
- Submit applications through the online application request form[forms.icann.org] or by emailing nomcom2017@icann.org.
- Submit candidate recommendations through the online form[nomcom.icann.org] or by emailing nomcom2017@icann.org.
All applications are confidential. Selections will be announced in August or September 2017. Successful candidates will assume their positions after ICANN's Annual General Meeting, to be held from 28 October to 3 November 2017.
Compensation
Selected PTI Directors will serve without compensation, but can receive reimbursement for travel expenses, where authorized.
Background
The NomCom operates independently from the ICANN Board, the PTI Board, and ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. The functional and geographic diversity and independence of NomCom members enables and encourages it to select persons who are not beholden to any particular interests and are capable of representing the broader view of the Internet community.
NomCom members act only on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the scope of the ICANN mission and the responsibilities assigned to NomCom by the ICANN Bylaws and PTI Bylaws.
The NomCom seeks widespread participation, through submission of suggestions for candidates and Statements of Interest, to find the talent and experience needed for these roles. This process informs the NomCom's decisions and builds the community's confidence and respect for those whom the NomCom selects.
For More Information
Learn more by visiting the 2017 NomCom website[icann.org]. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2017@icann.org.
