[EURO-Discuss] New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG: Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top-Level

Wed Oct 4 19:22:05 UTC 2017

Dear Christopher,

Congratulations! My best wishes to you on your new role as a Co-Chair of
the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group WT5 on Geographic
names at the top level.

With regards,
Wale

On 4 Oct 2017 17:44, "Wilkinson" <mail at christopherwilkinson.eu> wrote:

Good afternoon:

As many of you will have learnt, I have been appointed as a co-chair of
this subgroup about Geographic names.
Since this issue has a long history in ICANN, I have written the attached
notes to outline the main lines and suggest certain directions for
solutions.

I look forward to framing the issues and structure of the group with the
PDP co-chairs and staff, in due course.

Your comments and advice would be welcome.

Regards

Christopher

Begin forwarded message:

To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew at icann.org>
From: Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca>
Subject: Re: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG: Work Track 5 on
Geographic Names at the Top-Level
Cc: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas at icann.org>, Steve Chan <
steve.chan at icann.org>, "jeff.neuman at comlaude.com" <jeff.neuman at comlaude.com>,
"gnso-secs at icann.org" <gnso-secs at icann.org>, "avri at apc.org" <avri at apc.org>,
Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund at icann.org>, Cheryl Langdon-Orr <
langdonorr at gmail.com>, At-Large Staff <staff at atlarge.icann.org>

I am pleased to report that the ALAC has selected Christopher Wilkinson <
cw at christopherwilkinson.eu> to be the ALAC-Appointed Co-Leader of the
GNSO's New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group WT5 on geonames at
the top level.

This appointment notwithstanding, the ALAC is meeting tomorrow to decide
what, if any, formal conditions we are placing on our full participation in
WT5.

Regards, Alan Greenberg
Chair, ALAC

At 01/08/2017 08:37 PM, Terri Agnew wrote:

** Sending on behalf of the  New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG co-chairs

Dear Alan,

On behalf of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG, we write to you in
your capacity as chair of ALAC. This email is in regards to the topic of
geographic names at the top-level, recently discussed during the cross
community sessions at ICANN59.  In addition, we want to state our agreement
with the GAC which in its Communique for ICANN59 stated that “any further
process of policy review and development should: (a) continue to allow all
stakeholder groups to participate equally; (b) take into account the
history and rationale of the arrangements currently in place; and (c) apply
an evidence-based policy approach to any proposals for future arrangements”
in dealing with Geographic Names as Top-Level Domains.

Pursuant to those discussions and the recommendations provided by the GAC,
we are establishing a new Work Track 5 (WT5) within the GNSO’s New gTLD
Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group.  This new WT5 will focus
exclusively on geographic names at the top-level.  In order to promote
broad participation from across the community, we are seeking to establish
a shared leadership model in WT5. We are requesting that one representative
from each of the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC and GNSO be nominated (through whatever
mechanism is deemed appropriate by each group) to serve as a co-leader of
WT5 by *August 18, 2017.*

We are aware that some members of the community are concerned about this
topic being addressed under the auspices of a GNSO PDP WG. That said, we
are also aware of recommendations from the recently concluded CCWG on the
Use of Country and Territory Names that the work should be consolidated
into a single community-wide initiative  moving forward as opposed to
having each SO and AC working on recommendations independently.

As such, we are strongly recommending that the leaders of WT5 operate WT5
similarly to a cross community working group, ensuring that each SO and AC
participate equally to achieve consensus on any recommendations proposed by
the Work Track.  While we believe that ultimately, it will be up to WT5
itself to draft the terms of reference for WT5 and determine its structure
and operating procedures, we recommend that the co-leaders discuss these
issues with the PDP co-chairs and staff first in order to frame the issues
and structure for the group. Setting up this arrangement within the GNSO
PDP seems to strike a balance between establishing an inclusive and
collaborative structure while maintaining the ability to develop policy as
determined by ICANN’s Bylaws. After the co-leaders are appointed and have
had a chance to discuss plans, we will issue a call to each of the SOs and
ACs seeking volunteers from the community to participate in WT5.

We hope that you support our proposed multi-stakeholder approach to work
with the community in addressing a topic that is clearly of great
importance to many.  We hope to be able to organize an introductory meeting
the first week of September 2017, in order to allow the co-leaders to come
to agreement on WT5’s draft terms of reference . Finally, while we as
co-chairs of the overall PDP WG support WT5’s independence, we nevertheless
remain available to facilitate and provide assistance to the co-leaders as
the need or desire arises.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Best regards,
Avri Doria and Jeff Neuman

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