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2024-10-10 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call

2024-10-10 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call

Mar 04, 2025

Date: Thursday, 10 October 2024

Time: 18:00-19:00 UTC (for the time in various time zones (click here)

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ADIGO Conf ID 

EN, ES, FR : 1638

Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1  / Password: OFBC#12345 

RTT Link: www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN

Action Items: EN         

Zoom Recording: EN

Recording : EN, ES, FR

Zoom Chat: EN   

Transcription: EN, ES, FR

OFB-WG Co-Chairs: Claire Craig & Marita Moll

Advisors: 

Participants: 

EN: Bill Jouris, Bukola Oronti, Claire Craig, Jonathan Zuck, Justine Chew, Lilian Ivette, Pari Esfandiari, Raihanath Gbadamassi, Shah Rahman, Alan Greenberg, Avri Doria, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Eunice Perez Coello, Faheem Soomro, Hadia Elminiawi, Harold Arcos, Judith Hellerstein, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Marita Moll, Michel Tchonang Linze, Sebastien Bachollet, Vanda Scartezini

ES: none

FR: none

Apologies: Amrita Choudhury, Tommi Karttaavi, Eduardo Diaz

Staff: Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Michelle DeSmyter

ES Interpreters: Claudia & Marina

FR Interpreters: Claire & Jacques

Call Management: Michelle DeSmyter

AGENDA:  **** DRAFT****

  1. Roll Call - Staff (2 mins)

  2. Welcome and Review of Action items - Claire Craig, Co-Chair of the OFB-WG (3 mins)

  3. Update on the ALAC Procedures for filing comments and objections in the Next gTLD Round  - Dev Anand Teelucksingh (10 mins)

    1. At-Large Small Team on ALAC Objection Process for Next Round

  4. Review of Currently Open Public Comments assigned to the OFB-WG - Claire Craig, Co-Chair of the OFB-WG and Silvia Vivanco, Staff (5 mins)

    1. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement, or Correspondence)

      At-Large Workspace: Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles

      • 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.

      		Public comment close  PENDING DECISIONOFB-WG

      b. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

       October (2)

      Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft OFB-WG

      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 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.

       November (3)

      Continuous Improvement Program Framework 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 CPWG

      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 OFB-WG

      The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.

       December (3)

      Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget 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 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 OFB-WG

      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.

  5. Following up on the "How we meet' discussion -  See : At-Large Contribution to "How We Meet" - At-Large talking points by category
     Jonathan Zuck and all  (10 mins)

  6. Selection of Oman as Venue for ICANN 84 - AGM 2025 - Claire Craig, Co-Chair of the OFB-WG (10 mins)

    1. Report ICANN 84 venue selection - Pari  Esfandiari 

    2. ICANN's Blog addressing community concerns

  7. ICANN81 Activities - Claire Craig (10 minutes)

    1. Review of OFB-WG Meeting during ICANN81  - Date, Time, and Agenda - Claire Craig (3 mins)

    2. Update on At-Large Questions for ICANN81 - Jonathan Zuck (3 mins) 

    3. ICANN81 Talking Points (Due 23 October 2024) - Claire Craig (4 mins)
  8. At-Large Activities at Global Internet Governance Meetings - Marita Moll, Amrita Choudhury (3 mins)
    1. At-Large Activities at the 2024 IGF
    2. Highlights of the Hybrid Stakeholder Forum on WSIS+20. Tuesday, October 8, 2024. 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM  in Washington, D.C.
  9. AOB -  Claire Craig, Co-Chair of the OFB-WG (5 mins)
  10. Next Meeting - Claire Craig , Co-Chair of the OFB-WG (2 mins)

    1. Thursday,  17 October -  14:00 UTC

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