GNSO-TPR WG recommendations to Change of Registrant Data (Rec #25-28)
Steinar's recommendation is in favor of eliminating Section II from the Transfer Policy; instead, the working group recommends that a standalone “Change of Registrant Data” policy MUST be established, existing outside of the revised Transfer Policy. For the avoidance of doubt, the working group is not recommending a new PDP to establish this standalone policy; instead, the working group is recommending the Change of Registrant Data Policy be created as part of the implementation of these policy recommendations.
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At-Large Representatives
ALAC Appointed Representatives: Steinar Grøtterød, Daniel Nanghaka
ALAC Alternates: Raymond Mamattah, Lutz Donnerhacke
ALAC Observers: Chokri Ben Romdhane, Hans Bathija, K Mohan Raidu, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy
The ICANN Board directed the ICANN organization (org) to initiate a community consultation on Public Interest Commitments and Registry Voluntary Commitments (PICs/RVCs) to ensure that the draft framework for implementing recommendations related to PICs/RVCs is consistent with the ICANN Bylaws.
Public Comment the proposed renewal of the .COM Registry Agreement (.COM RA). The current .COM RA between ICANN and Verisign, Inc. (Verisign), the registry operator for the .COM top-level domain (TLD), was established in 2012 and is set to expire on 30 November 2024. The renewal proposal is the result of bilateral discussions between ICANN and Verisign. The proposed renewal agreement for the .COM RA is based on thecurrent .COM RA, as amended byAmendment 1(2016),Amendment 2(2019), andAmendment 3(2020) and incorporates important concepts from the Base RA, including both recent amendments to the Base gTLD Registry Agreement (Base RA), bringing these enhanced obligations to the largest TLD.
Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?
ICANN org seeks community input and comments on the ccNSO proposed policy pertaining to the (de-)selection and validation of Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) country code Top Level Domains (IDNccTLDs), including the (de-)selection and management of variants of the IDNccTLD (Part A of the Board Report).
Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?
Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles document represents the first major step in the ASO AC’s work of revising ICP-2. It sets forth the core principles that the ASO AC believes should be captured in the next version of ICP-2. The ASO AC hereby submits these principles to the Internet community for feedback. The document arranges draft principles by topic. The text of each principle is preceded by a short name that can be used for ease of reference. Definitions of capitalized terms can be found in the Glossary at the end of the document.
The draft ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statements of Interest (“Code”) is the first step in addressing ICANN community requests to better guide ethical and transparent participation within the ICANN community. The draft Code embraces the reality that ICANN’s multistakeholder model is vibrant because of the variety of interests that are present within community deliberations, while expressing an expectation that those interests are clearly and fully disclosed among participants. ICANN is seeking community inputs on the draft Code, including the Enforcement Guidance set forth within the Code.
Key questions:
Does the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statements of Interest adequately address the issue of setting clear expectations for community disclosures of interests?
Are there items you believe are missing from the Code or that should be removed from the Code, and why?
Are there other ethical issues you wish to see addressed as part of the broader ICANN Community Ethics Policy?
Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft
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Over the course of multiple Specific Reviews, challenges emerged with the process that impacted their effectiveness. To address these challenges, ICANN org developed process improvements that it socialized with the community. Based on community input, org revised the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. This proceeding seeks community input on the Revised Operating Standards, in time for the next Accountability and Transparency Review.
Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy
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OFB-WG
The Community Anti-Harassment Policy is being updated to include a definition of harassment, additional examples, and updated Terms of Participation and Complaint Procedures. This proceeding seeks community input on the revised changes to ensure the Policy helps promote a safe and inclusive environment, and addresses harassment effectively.
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November (3)
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November (3)
Continuous Improvement Program Framework
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OFB-WG
The Third Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT3) Recommendation 3.6 calls for Organizational Reviews to be evolved into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP). The Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) seeks input on the developed Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) Framework before adoption and the first CIP assessment.
Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Draft Report
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The second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) will seek community input on its draft findings and recommendations. In accordance with the scope specified in the ICANN Bylaws, the IFR2 focuses on PTI's performance of the IANA naming function against the contractual requirements in the IANA Naming Function Contract and the IANA Naming Function Statement of Work.
Draft PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan
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OFB-WG
The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.
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December (3)
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December (3)
Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget
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OFB-WG
The Annual OP&B sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the current fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws and PTI Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of an Annual OP&B prior to the start of each fiscal year. PTI is an affiliate of ICANN and, through contracts and subcontracts with ICANN, is responsible for the operations of the IANA functions. PTI has its own Bylaws that require the organization to develop its own annual PTI Operating Plan & Budget (OP&B). The PTI OP&B includes all costs directly related to the delivery of the IANA services: performing day-to-day operations, developing, and evolving tools and systems, reporting on performance and customer satisfaction, and maintaining the security and integrity of key elements of Internet infrastructure.
Draft ICANN FY26 Operating Plan and Budget & Draft IANA FY26 Operating Plan and Budget
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OFB-WG
The Annual OP&B sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the current fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of a Five-Year Operating and Financial Plan and Annual OP&B for ICANN and IANA prior to the start of each fiscal year.
Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process
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The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development.