Echoing Joy, this is hugely helpful. I'll be in BA in person and plan to take part in most of our meetings. Thanks, Rafik. Maria On 2 June 2015 at 12:20, Joy Liddicoat <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Rafik - thanks so much that is really helpful. > As much as possible given time zone differences I will be participating > remotely during the Buenos Aires meeting. > Regards > > Joy Liddicoat > > Sent with AquaMail for Android > http://www.aqua-mail.com > > On 2 June 2015 11:14:15 pm Rafik Dammak <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I am sending here the updated information regarding the NCSG schedule and >> activities during Buenos Aires ICANN meeting so you can participate >> effectively either there or remotely (remote participation is available). >> Maryam will keep us updated about those info and reminders (invitations) >> should be sent beforehand. >> >> *1- Schedule* >> >> * with the new NCSG calendar where you can find any NCSG related sessions >> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/NCSG+Events+Calendar >> >> >> * for details/agenda you can check here >> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/ICANN+53+Meeting+Schedule+-+NCSG >> >> >> * the full ICANN meeting schedule here : >> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule-full >> >> * GNSO sessions schedule, those links are yet to be populated. >> >> Saturday 20th June >> >> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/sat-gnso-working >> >> Sunday 21st June >> >> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/sat-gnso-working >> >> *2- How to prepare for the meeting* >> >> you can prepare by reading some material: >> >> * Reading the "GNSO background" briefing which will give summary of the >> different active GNSO working group and policy processes that will be >> discussed in Buenos Aires. *The brief will be shared soon when received*. >> >> >> 1. list of ongoing processes in GNSO and their status is here: >> http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/projects-list.pdf >> 2. GNSO policy activities: http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/policy >> >> there are other process beyond GNSO like ICANN accountability and IANA >> Stewardship transition, and there will be several sessions about them >> during the meeting to discuss the proposals. >> >> * listening to the ICANN policy update webinar to get the latest >> information about all policies within ICANN (not just for GNSO): *https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-05-21-en >> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-05-21-en>* >> >> * And checking the latest relevant announcement here: >> https://www.icann.org/news/announcements >> >> you will find there the latest announcement, reports and any relevant >> information >> >> *3- Meeting with the board* >> >> we have meeting in Tuesday 23rd June with the ICANN board and as topics >> list : >> >> - Does the board have any plans for new/revised/additional naming >> policy pr programs outside of the new gTLD program? >> - Does the board feel that the IANA functions should remain within >> ICANN in perpetuity, if so should the community not have the right to >> periodically review the performance of the IANA and if required seek bids >> rom alternate providers? >> - When performing its work, what situations does the board feel it it >> exercising its fiduciary responsibility, and does the board take into >> account the community input when making such decisions., has the board >> received formal guidance on the boundaries if their fiduciary >> responsibility with regards to the IANA transition? >> - On the topic of ‘Public Interest Commitments’ how does the board >> feel that PICs interact with existing bottom up policy making at ICANN. >> Does the board feel that there may be a conflict between PICS and >> multistakeholder policy development. How does the board plan to enforce >> PICs, specifically in the case where there may not be community agreement >> over the actions contained in the PIC?When will the community be >> given the opportunity to review the PICs process in a bottom up >> manner? >> - On the topic of gTLD auction proceeds, does the board plan to >> accept the community suggestions via the CCWG current being chartered or >> will the board unilaterally decide the uses for the sequestered funds? In >> the case of a unilateral decision what will be the boards basis for >> the decision, and what inputs will the board be soliciting apart from the >> CCWG initiated by the GNSO >> >> *4- Additional Info* >> >> please fill the doodle poll if you are going to attend ICANN meeting, it >> will be a good opportunity to meet there; *http://doodle.com/x7iis5k9vruahn7d >> <http://doodle.com/x7iis5k9vruahn7d>* >> >> Finally if you have any question, please send a message offlist >> >> Thanks! >> >> Best Regards, >> >> Rafik Dammak >> >> NCSG chair >> >> >> Follow updates at ncsg.is & @ICANN_NCSG >> >> >> *Remote participation details*: if you don't the toll-free number for >> your country in the list, you can ask for dial-out (offlist) to >> [log in to unmask] >> >> · *Sunday 21 June**– NCSG Policy Committee meeting * >> >> *Room: Retiro C* >> >> *17:15 - 19:15* (20:15 – 22:15 UTC) >> >> *Password: NCSG PC* >> >> · *Tuesday 23rd June – NCSG meeting* >> >> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-ncsg >> >> *Room: Retiro C* >> >> *14:00 – 16:30 *(17:00 – 19:30 UTC) >> >> *Password: NCSG* >> >> >> >> · *Tuesday 23rd June– NCSG meeting with the Board* >> *http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-board-ncsg >> <http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-board-ncsg>* >> >> *Room: Libertador AB* >> >> *16:45 – 17:45 *(19:45 – 20:45 UTC) >> >> >> >> *Password: BOARD NCSG* >> >> >> >> >> >> *Dial in numbers:* >> >> *Country* >> >> >> >> *Toll Numbers* >> >> >> *Freephone/Toll Free Number* >> >> ARGENTINA >> >> >> >> >> >> 0800-777-0519 >> >> AUSTRALIA >> >> ADELAIDE: >> >> 61-8-8121-4842 >> >> 1-800-657-260 >> >> AUSTRALIA >> >> BRISBANE: >> >> 61-7-3102-0944 >> >> 1-800-657-260 >> >> AUSTRALIA >> >> CANBERRA: >> >> 61-2-6100-1944 >> >> 1-800-657-260 >> >> AUSTRALIA >> >> MELBOURNE: >> >> 61-3-9010-7713 >> >> 1-800-657-260 >> >> AUSTRALIA >> >> PERTH: >> >> 61-8-9467-5223 >> >> 1-800-657-260 >> >> AUSTRALIA >> >> SYDNEY: >> >> 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