[NCSG-PC] Fwd: Appointment of representative and alternate to the SubPro IRT

Wed May 10 02:39:54 EEST 2023

Dear, Kathy,

We have one volunteer so far - Ephraim Percy Kenyanito
Let me know what you all think.

Warmly,
Tomslin

On Wed, 10 May 2023 at 00:57, Kathy Kleiman <Kathy at kathykleiman.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Who can we think of to server on the New gTLD Rules Implementation
> Review Team - otherwise known as the SubPro IRT?? This is the roll-out
> of the rules for New gTLD applications, review processes, evaluations of
> special applications (like Community Priority Evaluation), and more!
>
> Anyone who goes through this process will be one of the world experts on
> New gTLD rules - and ready to help a lot of people/groups/orgs with
> their applications when the next round opens.
>
> I was on the SubPro Working Group writing these recommendations, but
> cannot be on the IRT. That said, I am happy to help whoever(s) we choose!
>
> Best, Kathy
>
> On 4/6/2023 1:46 PM, Johan Helsingius wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > Subject:     Appointment of representative and alternate to the SubPro
> > IRT
> > Date:     Thu, 6 Apr 2023 17:42:37 +0000
> > From:     Lars Hoffmann <lars.hoffmann at icann.org>
> > To:     julf at julf.com <julf at julf.com>
> > CC:     Steve Chan <steve.chan at icann.org>, Julie Hedlund
> > <julie.hedlund at icann.org>, gnso-secs at icann.org <gnso-secs at icann.org>,
> > Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon at icann.org>, Brenda Brewer
> > <brenda.brewer at icann.org>, Karen Lentz <karen.lentz at icann.org>, Bob
> > Ochieng <bob.ochieng at icann.org>, Elisa Busetto
> > <elisa.busetto at icann.org>, Raoul Plommer <plommer at gmail.com>,
> > benakin at gmail.com <benakin at gmail.com>
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Julf,
> >
> > Following the publication of our recent blog
> > <
> https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/next-round-of-new-gtlds-forming-the-implementation-review-team-04-04-2023-en>‘Next
>
> > Round of New gTLDs: Forming the Implementation Review Team’, the
> > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
> > organization (org) is pleased to invite you to nominate a
> > representative and an alternate to the Subsequent Procedures (SubPro)
> > Implementation Review Team (IRT).
> >
> > The implementation process is an ICANN org-driven exercise; in
> > alignment with the Board resolution
> > <
> https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-resolutions-regular-meeting-of-the-icann-board-16-03-2023-en>and
>
> > subsequent Generic Name Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council
> > consultation
> > <
> https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/5X-rZUIDBhfyn17mnEkRrK0ihJfhONSJ18TaGu9rxwZFeSw3_d5n8IFzpJeH3oMd.Hh3V44Eak3VVsytm?startTime=1678651300000>,
>
> > ICANN org will pilot a “Open + Representative Model” based on
> > theGNSO’s PDP 3.0
> > <
> https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-2-working-group-models-10feb20-en.pdf.pdf>model.
>
> > The goal is to provide a structure that allows for efficient
> > resolution of issues that may occur.
> >
> > We kindly ask that the NCSGnominate up to threerepresentative and up
> > to threealternate to participate in IRT. Please note, we are asking
> > all of ICANN’s supporting organizations and advisory committees to
> > nominate up to one representative and one alternate; the GNSO’s
> > contracted party stakeholder groups are being asked to nominate one
> > representative and one alternate each, too, and its non-contracted
> > party stakeholder groups three representatives and three alternatives
> > each.
> >
> > Putting forward a representative and alternate is optional; all
> > members of the NCSG, NCUC and NPOC are welcome to join the SubPro IRT
> > as participants. In fact, we strongly urge anyone who is interested in
> > being selected as a representative to join the IRT as a participant,
> > so that the selection process does not hold up the timely launch of
> > the IRT. As you will see below the role of participants and
> > representatives are nearly identical, with the representatives’ main
> > function being that of an information-bridge to their community
> > groups. Please note, we have published a separate call for volunteers
> > <
> https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-calls-for-volunteers-for-the-new-gtld-program-next-round-implementation-review-team-05-04-2023-en
> >already.
> >
> > ICANN org plans to host the first SubPro IRT call no later than the
> > week of 14 May 2023. We therefore request that you conclude the
> > nomination process and inform us of the nominees no later than Monday,
> > 7 May 2023.
> >
> > *The Role of the IRT:*
> >
> > Per the Consensus Policy Implementation Framework
> > <https://www.icann.org/uploads/ckeditor/CPIF_v2.0_2019CLEAN.pdf>(CPIF)
> > and the IRT Principles & Guidelines
> > <
> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/irt-principles-guidelines-23aug16-en.pdf>,
>
> > the IRT members will:
> >
> >   * Serve as a resource to ICANN org on policy and technical questions
> >     that arise with regard to the Board-approved recommendations of the
> >     Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy
> >     Development Process
> >
> > <
> https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf>(Final
>
> >
> >     Report).
> >   * Serve as a resource to ICANN org regarding the background and
> >     rationale of the Final Report’s policy recommendations, and seek
> >     additional guidance from the GNSO Council, as required.
> >   * Assist ICANN org with developing the details of policy
> >     implementation to ensure that the implementation conforms to the
> >     intent of the policy recommendations as detailed in the Final Report.
> >
> > There will be no distinction between participants and representatives
> > regarding the ability to perform these tasks.
> >
> > *Open + Representative Model Pilot:*
> >
> > As detailed above, participants and representatives will be equal
> > members of the IRT, sharing the same ability to take the floor and
> > post to the mailing list, working constructively with ICANN org to
> > assist in the implementation of the recommendations. Both will be
> > expected to understand the role and remit of the IRT for the
> > implementation project as described in the SubPro IRT Statement of
> > Participation
> > <
> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/subpro-irt-statement-participation-05apr23-en.pdf>,
>
> > which all IRT members are expected to commit to.
> >
> > To be clear, the model will not change the ability of any IRT member
> > to raise concerns about the implementation approach taken by ICANN
> > org, as detailed in the IRT Principles & Guidelines
> > <
> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/irt-principles-guidelines-23aug16-en.pdf
> >.
> >
> > *Why Have Representatives at All?*
> >
> > While participants always speak in their own personal capacity,
> > representatives are expected to speak on behalf of their constituency,
> > stakeholder group, supporting organization, or advisory committee.
> > Therefore, a key part of the NCSG, NCUC and NPOCrepresentative’s’ role
> > will be to engage actively and consistently with their NCSG, NCUC and
> > NPOCcolleagues to ensure they can convey the NCSG, NCUC and
> > NPOCviewpoints to the IRT. Please note, that this will require an
> > efficient process for representatives to inform and receive input from
> > their respective groups. To put this into place will be the
> > responsibility of each representative.
> >
> > In addition, when determining the level of consensus in the
> > circumstance described in Section V.E. of the IRT Principles &
> > Guidelines, the GNSO Liaison, in the Open + Representative model,
> > shall take into consideration that members who are representatives are
> > expected to express the viewpoint of their respective community groups
> > and participants to express their own views. This does not impact each
> > member’s ability to raise any concern they may have, nor does it
> > absolve ICANN org or the GNSO Council liaison from “exercis[ing] all
> > reasonable efforts to resolve disagreements” within the IRT.
> >
> > *What is ICANN org’s Role?*
> >
> > ICANN org’s role is to implement “the community’s recommendations at
> > the direction of the Board and under the supervision of the CEO”. When
> > implementing recommendations, ICANN org is “responsible for the entire
> > implementation lifecycle, from creating an implementation plan,
> > engaging the Implementation Review Team (IRT) (if there is one),
> > consulting with relevant ICANN org staff and any outside parties that
> > are required, and conducting outreach surrounding the implementation,
> > including communicating with the public and relevant stakeholders
> > regarding the progress of implementation.” See CPIF
> > <https://www.icann.org/uploads/ckeditor/CPIF_v2.0_2019CLEAN.pdf>.
> >
> > *Next Steps*
> >
> > As noted above, we plan to start the IRT calls no later than the week
> > of 14 May 2023. ICANN org is currently working on a Charter for the
> > IRT, which will be shared after it is finalized. We are also drafting
> > an IRT work plan and timeline that we plan to share during the first
> > IRT meeting.
> >
> > We are looking forward to getting the IRT underway and, please, do not
> > hesitate to reach out should have any questions.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Lars
> >
> > ---
> >
> > Lars Hoffmann
> >
> > ICANN, Senior Director, Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs
> >
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