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<p>Completely agree Stephanie - incredibly important role and a far
from easy task.</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 01/03/2017 14:50, Stephanie Perrin
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<p><font size="+1"><font face="Lucida Grande">I think it is only
fair to warn those considering this that this group is
shaping up to be a challenging, fractious CCWG, with a lot
of hard work in the offing. Not for the faint of heart, and
may I say that it is a great pity we are losing Jonathan, as
in my view he is an excellent and very experienced Chair. <br>
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<p><font size="+1"><font face="Lucida Grande">Stephanie Perrin</font></font><br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2017-03-01 11:09, Edward Morris
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<div>A great opportunity for the more experienced amongst us...<br>
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<b>Date:</b> 1 March 2017 at 15:56:31 GMT<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> <b>[council] Call for volunteers - GNSO
Co-Chair to CCWG-Auction Proceeds</b><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear
All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please
recall from our last teleconference that Jonathan
Robinson has asked to be replaced as the GNSO
appointed co-chair to the Cross-Community Working
Group on new gTLD Auction Proceeds. As a result, the
GNSO Council hereby requests community volunteers who
wish to be considered for this role.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As a
reminder:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">The New Generic Top-Level
Domain (gTLD) Program established auctions as a
mechanism of last resort to resolve the competition
sets between identical or similar terms (strings) for
new gTLDs – known as string contention. Most string
contentions (approximately 90% of sets scheduled for
auction) have been resolved through other means before
reaching an auction conducted using ICANN's authorized
auction service provider, Power Auctions LLC. However,
it was recognized from the outset that significant
funds could accrue as a result of several successful
auctions conducted by ICANN.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Following the ICANN Board’s
commitment to do so, the auction proceeds derived from
such auctions have been reserved and earmarked within
ICANN until such time as the ICANN Board authorizes a
plan for the appropriate use of the funds. These
proceeds are to be considered as an exceptional,
one-time source of revenue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">A CCWG has now been chartered
by the Address Supporting Organization (ASO), the
At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), the Country Code
Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), the Generic
Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), the Governmental
Advisory Committee (GAC), the Security and Stability
Advisory Committee (SSAC), and the Root Server System
Advisory Committee (RSSAC) <u>to propose the mechanism
that should be developed in order to allocate the
new gTLD Auction Proceeds</u>. Following approval of
the proposal(s) by the Chartering Organizations, it
will be submitted to the ICANN Board for its
consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">For clarification, please
note that this CCWG is not dispositioning or spending
auction proceeds. Its purpose is to propose the
mechanism and structure(s) that will perform this
function.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In
relation to the co-chair position, the CCWG Charter
specifies that:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
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style="font-size:11.0pt">T</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-GB">he proposed
chair / co-chair has the necessary experience to
manage an effort of this nature. </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-GB">For example,
having actively participated as a member in at least
one CCWG or ICANN Working Group throughout its
lifecycle in order to have relevant or related
experience of the different tasks that come with
chairing a CCWG. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
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style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-GB">Prior leadership
experience (chair / co-chair / vice-chair) is
desirable.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-GB">Overall
familiarity with the functioning of a CCWG is
important to understand the various leadership skills
that are necessary to be employed during a CCWG’s
lifecycle.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-GB">For example, a
chair has to ensure that debates are conducted in an
open and transparent matter and that all interests are
equally represented within the CCWG’s discussions as
well as the final deliverables/outcomes from the
process. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-GB">Those accepting
leadership positions in the CCWG will be taking on
substantially higher levels of commitment than that of
Members and Participants.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">The GNSO Council considers
familiarity with this CCWG or the previous drafting
team a definite plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">The GNSO Council furthermore
expects that anyone volunteering for this position is
able and aware of the commitment that is expected
leading this effort, noting that the only other
co-chair is currently appointed on an interim
basis. Co-Chairs are expected to attend all
teleconferences and any in person meetings which may
be held in conjunction with scheduled ICANN meetings.
Travel support is not provided, so candidates should
either have another source of funding to attend ICANN
meetings or be prepared to chair remotely.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Finally, the nature of this
topic requires that prospective volunteers, including
co-chairs, carefully consider any potential conflicts
of interest, real or perceived, that could arise from
their work on this group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You
are requested to share this call for volunteers with
your respective groups with the objective to be in a
position to consider candidates and confirm a
replacement during the GNSO Council meeting in
Copenhagen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">On
behalf of James Bladel, Heather Forrest and Donna
Austin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Marika
Konings<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Vice
President, Policy Development Support – GNSO,
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN) <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Email:
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:marika.konings@icann.org"> <span
style="color:#0563C1">marika.konings@icann.org</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Follow
the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Find
out more about the GNSO by taking our <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
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visiting the <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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style="color:#0563C1">GNSO Newcomer pages</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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