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

Tomslin Samme-Nlar mesumbeslin at gmail.com
Fri May 26 16:02:41 EEST 2023 

Dear all,

We now have two volunteers for this. Ephraim Kenyanito as NCSG rep and Juan
Manuel as alternate.
Councilors have given a thumbs-up  but I thought I should bring it up here
officially. If there are no objections by end of day today (UTC), I will
send the names to staff.

Warmly,
Tomslin



On Wed, 10 May 2023 at 09:39, Tomslin Samme-Nlar <mesumbeslin at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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