[Confcall] Proposed Final Agenda GNSO Council Meeting 12 October 2017 at 12:00 UTC

Thu Oct 5 07:08:22 EEST 2017

That should be Thursday the 12th, not Monday.

SP

On 2017-10-05 08:04, Rafik Dammak wrote:
> hi all,
>
> please find below the agenda for next GNSO council call next Monday 
> 12th Oct, 12:00UTC.  You will be able to listen to the streaming. We 
> will also have our NCSG Policy call prior to that on Tuesday 10th 
> October (you may have received the invitation from Maryam already). We 
> will discuss there the agenda and topics listed.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
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>
>
> Dear all,
>
> Please find the Proposed Final Agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 
> 12 October 2017 at 21:00 UTC.
>
> *Final Proposed Agenda 12 October 2017*
>
> Please note that *all documents *referenced *in the agenda have been 
> gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: 
> https://community.icann.org/x/ziIhB 
> <https://community.icann.org/x/ziIhB> *
>
> This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_council_op-2Dprocedures-2D01sep16-2Den.pdf&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=U4IBJYYYko8geLjSlTyOXbvtmoVER-_lK-PAQ64rKHs&m=55oYi9y1UeIL5juaxAkqpioz33PyWq> v3.2, 
> updated on 01 September 2016.
>
> For convenience:
>
>   * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is
>     provided in _Appendix 1_ at the end of this agenda.
>   * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the
>     absentee voting procedures is provided in _Appendix 2_ at the end
>     of this agenda.
>
> Coordinated Universal Time: 12:00 UTC: http://tinyurl.com/y9tpznzl 
> <http://tinyurl.com/y9tpznzl>**
>
> 05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington; 13:00 London; 15:00 Istanbul; 
> 23:00 Hobart**
>
> *GNSO Council Meeting Audio Cast*
> To join the event click on the link: 
> http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u 
> <http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u>
> Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will 
> not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call.
>
> *___________________________________*
>
> *Item 1. Administrative Matters (5 mins)*
>
> 1.1 - Roll Call
>
> 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest
>
> 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda
>
> 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per 
> the GNSO Operating Procedures:
>
> Minutes 
> <https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-24aug17-en.pdf> of 
> the meeting of the GNSO Council on 24 August 2017, were posted on 14 
> September 2017.
>
> Minutes of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 20 September 2017, will 
> be posted on 08 October 2017
>
> **
>
> *Item 2. Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 mins)*
>
> 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / 
> topics, to include review of Projects List 
> <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project>and Action Item List 
> <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg>
>
> *Item 3. Consent Agenda (5 min)*
>
> Approval of the appointment of Cheryl Langdon-Orr as an additional 
> co-chair for the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development 
> Process Working Group, to join current co-chairs Jeff Neuman and Avri 
> Doria, along with Council liaison Paul McGrady. Further, the Council 
> recognizes that Avri’s tenure as a co-chair of this WG will end when 
> she is seated on the ICANN Board at ICANN60. To that extent, the 
> Council wishes to thank Avri for her service to the WG and wish her 
> well in her role on the ICANN Board.
>
> *Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Standing Committee on Draft Budget Cycle 
> (15 minutes)*
>
> As discussed during ICANN59 in Johannesburg, the GNSO Council is 
> looking to form a Standing Committee consisting of interested GNSO 
> Council members focused on the ICANN Budget and Operational Plan. You 
> will recall that the GNSO Council submitted comments as part of the 
> FY17 & FY18 ICANN draft budget and operating plans.  These past 
> efforts have been ad hoc and somewhat reactionary.  Given changes to 
> the ICANN bylaws and the new powers afforded to the Empowered 
> Community, one of which is the power to reject the ICANN budget, it 
> was discussed that the formation of this new Standing Committee could 
> formalize the Council’s consideration of future budget cycles in a 
> more proactive and continuous manner.  A draft call for volunteers 
> (page 1) and a draft charter (remaining pages) were created and 
> available for review and provide further context 
> (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/draft-icann-budget-operations-charter-04oct17-en.pdf 
> <http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=k53LUnPf-2F5r8J1RbgD8szOewtPO1GXA8IP8TwWDM232wK91TwrSxlsCsquime2vGRf9hJ5peiXgFjDLkK-2BD75BrjRTzEgmvYahrhO62TcUs4X0u2gQeuXMstHCX6z2bg_QuA5zZR9ZZ7J1F2FeF-2FOsgm1hgIDcBrAX2P7Ezxmql7ckJc4ios1-2BxObAoz2rzLSI3c4QB1NGo7bw7XrBjpRCbz74w4vzk48UxZMFoBBQBQaQ0ePdiOjdJ30sQNHkokOf-2F2p-2FBvMgKvMhzp-2B4u8fP-2BRrSytHe2KCf2HpQmtSbpezMgNTUG57PiORAPesOotpHA-2BC4pSmXJRsVmpbNaLqzjiLgFfIOKGRllgBFhbXmDVxDzyoSayStM5G0LKQt22Zvq2-2FMIJI-2FRrn-2F6yWSrJtcE19eXHUPdYp-2BkXwQ9ZSHrJRtR8k0b-2Bu-2BKBT75HS3u1-2BRBsTJ8rBK2XKrI8YDinU2ddvPzw4TwE8LPq0UKXjjFZJ5QPvVkZtS8o2-2FvYvUxlCqwqDemXg1bM4kJzUSlOdKjLh4eXnZSHsuNMn832XZlFH1qxepqhsAvnwEmWwoX-2FFMTNV0YTRVa64nP-2F3jn-2FwgNxkg-2B3Puxr6QnTtLur02pzWMBIjtwGU-2BynNdmyHUbfE>)
>
> Here, the Council will discuss the path forward and determine overall 
> interest in the formation of this standing committee.
>
> 4.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (James Bladel)
>
> 4.2 – Council discussion
>
> 4.3 – Next steps
>
> *Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Future ICANN meeting planning (15 minutes)*
>
> On 02 February 2013, the ICANN Board resolved 
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2013-02-02-en#2.a> 
> to establish the Multi-Stakeholder Meeting Strategy Working Group 
> (MSWG), allowing community members and the Board to work together to 
> develop a meeting strategy that aligns with community needs.
>
> On 25 February 2014, the MSWG published its report 
> <https://meetings.icann.org/en/mswgrecommendations-icannfuturemeetingsstrategyfinalv119jun14.pdf> 
> and recommendations for public comment. The recommendations of the 
> MSWG led to the current structure now in place (i.e., Meeting A, B, 
> and C).
>
> Many in the community are generally supportive of the new and now 
> existing structure, but still see room for improvement. On 17 August 
> 2017, community leaders and ICANN staff held a discussion 
> <https://community.icann.org/display/soaceinputfeedback/Event+Calendar> 
> regarding possible changes to ICANN meetings and the venue selection 
> process. ICANN org will be preparing a paper for public comment on 
> ICANN meeting format changes, with the intention to have the public 
> comment period open during ICANN60. The potential changes envisioned 
> are generally considered adjustments to the existing meeting strategy 
> rather than a wholesale change to that meeting strategy.
>
> Here, the Council will discuss the path forward for review of existing 
> suggested adjustments and possible formulation of its own adjustments 
> to the ICANN meeting strategy.
>
> 5.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (Council leadership)
>
> 5.2 – Council discussion
>
> 5.3 – Next steps
>
> *Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for ICANN60 (10 minutes)*
>
> During ICANN59, the proposed block schedule for ICANN60 was shared 
> (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann60-draft-prelim-block-schedule-27jun17-en.pdf 
> <https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann60-draft-prelim-block-schedule-27jun17-en.pdf>) – 
> note that further updates have been made as a result of the SO/AC 
> Planning Committee and the resulting cross-community session 
> selections 
> (https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann60_block_sched_v1.3.pdf 
> <https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann60_block_sched_v1.3.pdf>). 
> Based on requests received to date from the different GNSO PDP WGs, 
> CCWGs WGs, and cross community session landscape, the Council 
> leadership has revised its draft GNSO schedule for Council input and 
> review, available here <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts>. 
> Following Council review, this draft GNSO schedule will again be 
> shared with the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to 
> facilitate their planning and scheduling.
>
> 6.1 - Update on planning for ICANN60 (Council leadership)
>
> 6.2 – Council discussion
>
> 6.3 – Next steps
>
> *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for joint meetings with GAC, 
> ccNSO, and ICANN Board at ICANN60 (15 Minutes)*
>
> The GNSO Council holds joint sessions with the GAC, ccNSO, and ICANN 
> Board at nearly every public ICANN meeting, which is the case for the 
> upcoming ICANN60 meeting in Abu Dhabi.
>
> Here, the Council will seek to come to agreement on a set of topics 
> for each joint session.
>
> 7.1 – Presentation of discussion topic (Council Leadership)
>
> 7.2 – Council discussion
>
> 7.3 – Next Steps
>
> *Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (10 minutes)*
>
> 8.1 – Discussion of preparatory activities for the GNSO Council 
> Strategic Planning Session.
>
> *________________________________*
>
> *Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, 
> Section 11.3(i))*
>
> See**https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11 
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11>*.*
>
> *Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating 
> Procedures, Section 4.4)*
>
> See https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf 
> <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf>.
>
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