Latest in a stream of messages regarding the upcoming meetings, folks. Stephanie Perrin -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [council] FW: [CCWG-ACCT] [Blog] Launching Work Stream 2 in Helsinki Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:32:25 +0000 From: James M. Bladel <[log in to unmask]> To: GNSO Council List <[log in to unmask]> Councilors - Please see announcement/blog article below, regarding the launch of Accountability WS2. Thanks— J. Launching Work Stream 2 in Helsinki It has been a momentous month for theICANNcommunity. On behalf of the Cross Community Working Group on EnhancingICANNAccountability (CCWG-Accountability), we welcome theU.S. Government report <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/report/2016/iana-stewardship-transition-proposal-assessment-report>that our recommendations meet their requirements. We are actively engaged in the prep work needed for a timely implementation of these new accountability mechanisms intoICANN’s ecosystem. Looking ahead, our ongoing work to advanceICANN’s accountability is not complete. The CCWG-Accountability identified nine additional areas where community, staff and Board accountability can be improved. These target areas, recognized as Work Stream 2, are outlined inRecommendation #12 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=58723723&preview=/58723723/58725532/Annex%2012%20-%20FINAL.pdf>of the Work Stream 1 Report. To launch Work Stream 2, the CCWG-Accountability will be holding a full-day face-to-face meeting in Helsinki on the Sunday before ICANN56 (26 June 2016). AllWork Stream 2 topics <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=58723723&preview=/58723723/58725532/Annex%2012%20-%20FINAL.pdf>will be covered during the session. The full agenda can be foundhere <mailto:https://community.icann.org/x/rBWOAw>. The topics that will be discussed are: ·Additional transparency considerations ·Diversity acrossICANN ·Clarifying the lines of accountability forICANNstaff ·A work plan to enhance accountability ofSupporting OrganizationsandAdvisory Committees ·A Framework of Interpretation on respecting human rights withinICANN’s limited mission and scope ·Expanding the list of jurisdictions identified inICANN’s contracts, for purposes of resolving contractual disputes[1] <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/launching-work-stream-2-in-helsinki#_ftn1> ·Role and function of the Ombudsman ·Guidelines for good faith conduct inICANNBoard member removal discussions ·Engagement process between a complainant andICANNprior to an Independent Review Process We encourage all members, participants and interested observers that are not attending ICANN56 to follow along with our discussions via ourAdobe Room <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/hel56-halla>. In addition, we will be circulating notes on each of the topics to thepublicly archived <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/>CCWG-Accountability mailing list to serve as the base of our discussions moving forward. If you are interested in debating these Work Stream 2 topics and want to become a participant or observer of the CCWG-Accountability, please send an email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. For those of you who will be joining us in Helsinki, safe travels and we look forward to seeing you soon! *CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs,* Thomas Rickert, León Sanchez, Mathieu Weill ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1] <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/launching-work-stream-2-in-helsinki#_ftnref1>ICANN's jurisdiction, place of incorporation and headquarters location are not within the scope of Work Stream 2 deliberations.