29 October 2014

The Policy and Implementation Working Group teleconference of Wednesday 29 October 2014 at 19:00 UTC for 60 mins 12:00 PDT, 15:00 EDT, 20:00 London, 21:00 CET

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Adobe Connect WITH AUDIO enabled:

http://icann.adobeconnect.com/policy-implementation/

Agenda:

1. Roll call / SOI
2. Reflect on input received and discussions during ICANN meeting in Los Angeles
3. Discuss approach and order for tackling questions identified to address charter questions 3, 4 and 5 (see implementation process graphic attached):

• GNSO Implementation Review Team
  • Currently optional, should this be mandatory (charter question 5);
  • How is the IRT expected to operate, what is its decision-making methodology (charter question 5);
  • What additional mechanisms, if any, should be foreseen for implementation related discussions (beyond those that take place with the IRT) (charter question 3);
  • How is feedback as well as the flagging of potential issues to the GNSO Council by the IRT managed (charter question 4 & 5)
• Implementation project plan
  • Determine if/how/when the IRT is involved and how consultations with staff should take place, if specific guidance is deemed necessary (Charter Question 3)
• GNSO Council
  • What process(es) is (are) to be used for addressing implementation / policy issues raised by the IRT (charter question 4)
  • What role does the Board play, if any, in addressing implementation concerns from the GNSO Council (charter question 3 & 4)
  • Review Implementation Review Team Review Chart (to be circulated)

4. Confirm next steps / next meeting

Documents for Review:

• Implementation Process Updated 18 October 2014.pdf