[EURO-Discuss] ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers for the Third Review of ICANN Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3) Extended
Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond
ocl at gih.com
Mon May 29 09:05:38 UTC 2017
Oops sorry - am doing now. :-)
On 29/05/2017 11:04, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond wrote:
> Dear Stéphane,
>
> thank you for your enquiry. I am CC'ing ALAC Chair Alan Greenberg, as
> I do not know the answer to that question.
> Kindest regards,
>
> Olivier
>
> On 29/05/2017 10:33, svg at milathan.ltd wrote:
>> Hi Olivier,
>>
>> Can you or anyone tell me what process EURALO will use to determine
>> which ALAC affiliated applicants are endorsed?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Stéphane Van Gelder
>> Chairman and Managing Director
>>
>> *Milathan LTD*
>> *"Internet Intelligence - Strategic Advice"*
>> ————————
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>> <http://post.milathan.com/>/
>> /Follow me on Twitter: @stephvg/
>> ————————
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Le 26 mai 2017 à 18:12, ICANN At-Large Staff <be-74984 at bigpulse.com
>>> <mailto:be-74984 at bigpulse.com>> a écrit :
>>>
>>>
>>> CANN
>>>
>>>
>>> News Alert
>>>
>>> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-04-20-en
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> Call for Volunteers for the Third Review of ICANN Accountability
>>> and Transparency (ATRT3) Extended
>>>
>>> 20 April 2017
>>>
>>> Represent the global stakeholder community by participating in ICANN
>>> Reviews. Apply today to join the team of global experts that will
>>> help improve the transparency and accountability of ICANN, and
>>> ensure it meets its commitments to the global community.
>>>
>>> ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the third review of ICANN
>>> Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3)
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_reviews_specific-2Dreviews_atrt&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF928vfhUa54>.
>>> To apply, please click here
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_atrt3-2Dcall-2Dfor-2Dvolunteers-2Dsoi-2D30jan17-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&> [PDF,
>>> 2.78 MB] to fill out your Statement of Interest. You may also print
>>> out the Statement of Interest form and submit it
>>> to reviews at icann.org <mailto:reviews at icann.org>.
>>>
>>> The ATRT3 Call for Volunteers was scheduled from 31 January to 21
>>> April 2017. This call is now extended to Friday, 2 June 2017, 23:59
>>> UTC to give more time to community members to learn about this
>>> review and submit their applications. The goal is to have a pool of
>>> diverse and skilled applicants for the SO/ACs to select from. All
>>> applications and supporting materials will be published as they are
>>> received on the public ATRT3 wiki page
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atrt_Applications-2BReceived&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF928vfhUa5>.
>>>
>>>
>>> Selection of the Review Team
>>>
>>> Under the new Bylaws
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF928vfhUa54non>,
>>> each SO/AC will have an opportunity to nominate up to seven
>>> applicants to serve on the Review Team. An applicant's name will
>>> only be presented to the SO/AC identified by the applicant for
>>> consideration. After SO/AC nomination process concludes, all
>>> nominations will be provided to the SO/AC leaders to conduct the
>>> selection process for the Review Team according to the specified
>>> expertise and geographic and gender diversity from the nominations
>>> received. The Review Team may contain up to 21 members, plus an
>>> ICANN Board member (designated by the ICANN Board).
>>>
>>> For candidates that are seeking a nomination of an SO or AC, we
>>> suggest that you communicate and establish a relationship with the
>>> leadership of the respective SO or AC.
>>>
>>>
>>> Context and Chronology
>>>
>>> The specific objectives for the ATRT3 are to review ICANN's
>>> execution of its commitment to maintain and improve robust
>>> mechanisms for public input, accountability, and transparency to
>>> ensure that the outcomes of its decision-making reflect the public
>>> interest and are accountable to the Internet community.
>>>
>>> ICANN's Accountability and Transparency Review originated under the
>>> Affirmation of Commitments in 2009. Effective 1 October 2016,
>>> ICANN's obligation to conduct this review was incorporated into
>>> ICANN Bylaws. The composition of the Review Team will be determined
>>> by the ICANN community. For more information, please see Section
>>> 4.6. of the ICANN Bylaws
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF9>.
>>>
>>> More information is included in the "Background" section below to
>>> provide an overview of events leading up to this Call for Volunteers.
>>>
>>>
>>> Scope of the Accountability and Transparency Review
>>>
>>> ICANN Bylaws
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF9> mandate
>>> that the community conduct a periodic Review to assess how ICANN is
>>> executing its commitment to maintain and improve robust mechanisms
>>> for public input, accountability, and transparency. This ensures
>>> that the outcomes of its decision-making reflect the public interest
>>> and are accountable to the Internet community. The focus of the
>>> ATRT3 Review may include, but is not limited to, the following:
>>>
>>> * Assess and improve Board governance which may include an ongoing
>>> evaluation of Board performance, the Board selection process,
>>> the extent to which the Board's composition and allocation
>>> structure meets ICANN's present and future needs, and the appeal
>>> mechanisms for Board decisions contained in the Bylaws;
>>> * Assess the role and effectiveness of the GAC's interaction with
>>> the Board and with the broader ICANN community; and make
>>> recommendations for improvements to ensure effective
>>> consideration by ICANN of GAC input on the public policy aspects
>>> of the technical coordination of the DNS;
>>> * Assess and improve the processes by which ICANN receives public
>>> input (including adequate explanation of decisions taken and
>>> rationale);
>>> * Assess the extent to which ICANN's decisions are supported and
>>> accepted by the Internet community;
>>> * Assess the policy development process to facilitate enhanced
>>> cross community deliberations, and effective and timely policy
>>> development;
>>> * Assess and improve the Independent Review Process; and
>>> * Assess the extent to which prior Accountability and Transparency
>>> Review recommendations have been implemented and the extent to
>>> which implementation of such recommendations has resulted in the
>>> intended effect.
>>>
>>>
>>> Compensation
>>>
>>> ATRT3 Review Team members will not receive compensation from ICANN
>>> for their service on the team. However, travel, meal and lodging
>>> costs for Review Team members who participate in Review Team
>>> meetings will be reimbursed upon request in accordance with
>>> ICANN's community support travel guidelines
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_news_in-2Dfocus_travel-2Dsupport&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF928vfhUa54nonfJC>.
>>>
>>>
>>> Responsibilities
>>>
>>> Review Team members will have the following general responsibilities:
>>>
>>> * Participate in creation of charter documents for the Review Team;
>>> * Select appropriate performance indicators and benchmarks;
>>> * Consider public, ICANN Organization and Board input and
>>> incorporate it as appropriate in Review Team recommendations;
>>> * Determine whether additional data or analysis is needed and
>>> participate in an ensuing provider selection, if necessary, in
>>> accordance with ICANN procurement practices;
>>> * Provide timely updates to the community on the status of the
>>> Review Team's work;
>>> * Analyze findings;
>>> * Draw conclusions based on findings, develop useful, feasible and
>>> implementable recommendations;
>>> * Provide guidance on prioritization of recommendations and
>>> definition of desired outcomes;
>>> * Post the Draft Report of the Review Team for public review and
>>> comment;
>>> * Deliver a Final Report of the Review Team;
>>> * Designate several Review Team members to participate in the
>>> implementation planning work that follows the delivery of the
>>> Final Report of the Review Team and Board action on the
>>> recommendations.
>>>
>>>
>>> Skills and Experience
>>>
>>> To compose a well-balanced Review Team, ICANN seeks members who, in
>>> the aggregate, possess the following skills and experience:
>>>
>>> * Performance assessment and audits
>>> * Good governance and board performance
>>> * Performance measurement
>>> * Process improvement
>>> * Knowledge of recognized frameworks for organizational excellence
>>> * Principles of accountability applicable to organizations broadly
>>> similar to ICANN
>>> * Expertise with Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) Work Stream
>>> 1 (WS1) and Work Stream 2 (WS2) highly desired
>>>
>>>
>>> Desired Attributes
>>>
>>> Applicants should possess the following professional and personal
>>> attributes:
>>>
>>> * Commitment and time to participate
>>> * Multistakeholder community understanding
>>> * Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude
>>> * Willingness to learn
>>> * Readiness to contribute
>>> * Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions
>>> or preconceptions
>>> * Analytical skills
>>> * Good communication skills using multiple methods and tools
>>>
>>>
>>> Methodology, Budget and Support
>>>
>>> ICANN will provide the Review Team with a clearly articulated review
>>> budget. Throughout the Review, the Review Team will periodically
>>> report on its progress related to planned schedule and budget.
>>>
>>> ICANN organizational support will be made available to the Review
>>> Team. Support will include assistance with project management,
>>> organization of work, documents and activities, and sharing of tools
>>> and best practices for conducting an effective review.
>>>
>>> English is the working language of the Review Team. Key
>>> communications and documents will be translated in accordance with
>>> the ICANN Language Services policies
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_policies-2Dprocedures-2D18may12-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7R> [PDF,
>>> 277 KB]. Review Team calls are conducted using Adobe Connect.
>>>
>>>
>>> Background
>>>
>>> The ICANN Bylaws
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF9> stipulate
>>> that "The Accountability and Transparency Review shall be conducted
>>> no less frequently than every five years measured from the date the
>>> previous Accountability and Transparency Review Team was convened."
>>> That would mean that the Call for Volunteers would take place no
>>> later than 4 October 2017. However, prior to the incorporation of
>>> this review into the ICANN Bylaws, several events took place leading
>>> up to ICANN's current commitment to launch the Call for Volunteers
>>> for ATRT3 in January 2017.
>>>
>>> The information presented below provides an overview of events
>>> leading up to this Call for Volunteers.
>>>
>>> * October 2012 – Call for Volunteers
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_call-2Dfor-2Dvolunteers-2D2012-2D10-2D05-2Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7Re> for
>>> the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2).
>>> * February 2013 – ATRT2 Review Team announced
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_composition-2D2013-2D02-2D15-2Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF92>.
>>> * December 2013 – ATRT2 issued Final Report
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_final-2Drecommendations-2D31dec13-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn> [PDF,
>>> 3.46 MB] and Recommendations.
>>> * June 2014 - the ICANN Board of Directors accepted all twelve
>>> ATRT2 Recommendations and directed the President and CEO of
>>> ICANN, through his designee(s), to proceed with the
>>> implementation - Resolution 2014.06.26.14
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_board-2Dmaterial_resolutions-2D2014-2D06-2D26-2Den-232.d&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAq>.
>>> For more information on the status of the implementation
>>> activities, please visit the ATRT2 Implementation Wiki
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atrt_ATRT2-2BImplementation-2BProgram&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAqyn7ReMeQ-A9_lMF>.
>>> * July 2015 - In response to community concerns about workload,
>>> the ICANN Board delayed the start of ATRT3 until July 2017
>>> via Resolution 2015.07.28.09
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_board-2Dmaterial_resolutions-2D2015-2D07-2D28-2Den-232.c&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k-rnVX5zAq>.
>>> Note that under the Affirmation of Commitments, reviews were on
>>> a shorter cycle.
>>> * January 2016 - In response to concerns raised by The National
>>> Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) about
>>> delaying ATRT3 until July 2017, ICANN noted
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_correspondence_chehade-2Dto-2Dstrickling-2D28jan16-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=k> [PDF,
>>> 469 KB] that the Call for Volunteers to form the ATRT3 Review
>>> Team will be launched in January 2017.
>>> * August 2016 - the Co-Chairs of the Cross Community Working Group
>>> on ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) wrote
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_correspondence_sanchez-2Det-2Dal-2Dto-2Dicann-2Dboard-2D08aug16-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnCh> [PDF,
>>> 118 KB] to the ICANN Board, presenting possible options of how
>>> to combine Work Stream 2 (WS2) efforts and the ATRT3 work, to
>>> avoid work duplication. The co-Chairs took this step because as
>>> the IANA Stewardship Transition was being completed, and the
>>> ICANN Community was engaged in WS2 to address remaining issues,
>>> many of the WS2 topics were related to issues expected to be
>>> addressed in the ATRT3, i.e. accountability and transparency.
>>> * October 2016 - The ICANN Board responded.
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_correspondence_crocker-2Dto-2Dsanchez-2Det-2Dal-2D24oct16-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4N> [PDF,
>>> 439 KB] that, "It is not up to the Board to dictate the scope of
>>> this important community review. While we share the concerns
>>> raised of avoiding duplication of resources, it is essential
>>> that the broader ICANN community have a voice in determining how
>>> the ATRT3 should be scoped in alignment with the Bylaws. The
>>> Board and the ICANN Organization stand ready to support the
>>> community's direction."
>>> * December 2016 - the CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs contacted the
>>> SO/AC Chairs
>>> <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/2016-December/013432.html>,
>>> proposing a limited scope for ATRT3 as well as a reduced-size
>>> Review Team. They suggested that if the broader ICANN Community
>>> agrees with the proposal and rationale, the SO/AC chairs issue a
>>> public statement or letter to the ICANN CEO and Board Chair that
>>> explains why a limited scope is appropriate and indicate the
>>> level of support among the ICANN community for this limitation.
>>> ICANN organization is not aware of any collective community
>>> response to the CCWG-Accountability Co-Chair's note.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>
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Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD
http://www.gih.com/ocl.html
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