<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">I would not take it as a given, or even a "likelihood," that the current AoC is going to be dissolved. At the very least, that concept needs to be fully and explicitly discussed in this group.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Greg </div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Phil Corwin <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com" target="_blank">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Of course nothing in this world can ever be “sealed for all time”. We are talking about something to be settled for the foreseeable future and, perhaps even
more important, accepted by consensus within the multistakeholder community and thereby not constituting the new “irritation” replacing NTIA’s counterparty role for disgruntled parties.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">A commitment to US/CA jurisdiction does not provide the US government with any special control over ICANN. It simply provides a predictable and stable legal
environment for the foreseeable future for an organization that operates in large part via contracts and their enforcement, and ensures that the legal jurisdiction is the one that the accountability measures were designed to operate effectively within. I
concur that “the California jurisdiction works just fine for everything we need to do now, and can foresee for the future”.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Cherry-picking the AOC in regard to which bits wind up in the Bylaws will certainly raise questions about the parts left behind, especially given the likelihood
that the current bilateral AOC will be dissolved once the transition is completed. This issue is not yet a “breakdown point” but it is quite important as both as a matter of accountability measure effectiveness and, yes, as a political matter.<u></u><u></u></span></p><span class="">
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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Jordan Carter [mailto:<a href="mailto:jordan@internetnz.net.nz" target="_blank">jordan@internetnz.net.nz</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:38 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Greg Shatan<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Phil Corwin; Accountability Cross Community</span></p><div><div class="h5"><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [CCWG-ACCT] RES: Cochairs Statement - Istanbul (23-24 March 2015)<u></u><u></u></div></div><p></p><div><div class="h5">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks Greg, Phil.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am confident we are aware in the CCWG that we can't unilaterally amend the AOC. However, it is also clear that we can choose which bits we propose to incorporate in the ICANN Bylaws. Not incorporating some bits has no effect on the existing
agreement between ICANN and the United States government.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I would note that in respect of the jurisdiction conversation, we have a multistakeholder process at work in designing this transition. <u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If the question of a "sealed for all time" jurisdiction question derails the transition - either by meaning the community can't accept ICANN being locked in California forever and thus declines to agree a transition, or the United States
not accepting a transition that doesn't include that lock - then that will be the outcome of the multistakeholder process. The NTIA did not define perpetual U.S. presence as a requirement for the transition, after all.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Certainly I hope that this dilemma does not prove to be a breakdown point.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I say all the above as an individual who thinks the California jurisdiction works just fine for everything we need to do now, and can foresee for the future.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 26 March 2015 at 16:26, Greg Shatan <<a href="mailto:gregshatanipc@gmail.com" target="_blank">gregshatanipc@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">I also want to remind the CCWG that ICANN cannot unilaterally amend the Affirmation of Commitments. The AoC can only be amended by mutual consent of the parties. The U.S. jurisdictional
requirement will be there until amended by the parties, or the AoC is terminated. If we want to get into discussing terminating the AoC, that is a whole other discussion, and an immense step to consider.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 10:08 AM, Phil Corwin <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com" target="_blank">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">This is a pivotal and very important issue, as the accountability mechanisms are being designed (with
the assistance of two outside law firms) to be consistent with California law and may not operate effectively within another legal jurisdiction context. Further, if there is not a commitment to remain within US jurisdiction for the foreseeable future (as CEO
Chehade pledged in Congressional testimony last month) it will raise significant political barriers to NTIA approval of and Congressional acquiescence to a final transition and accountability package.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">For those of us unable to participate remotely in all the CCWG discussions earlier this week, it
would be most appreciated if more specificity could be provided as soon as possible as to what the various perspectives are on this matter and how it is proposed to resolve them, since the final determination would seem to be a rather binary decision – either
the AOC provision committing to US jurisdiction is incorporated within the Bylaws, or it is not.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<a href="mailto:accountability-cross-community-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank">
accountability-cross-community-bounces@icann.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:accountability-cross-community-bounces@icann.org" target="_blank">accountability-cross-community-bounces@icann.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Thomas Rickert<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 26, 2015 6:22 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Pedro Ivo Ferraz da Silva<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Accountability Cross Community<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [CCWG-ACCT] RES: Cochairs Statement - Istanbul (23-24 March 2015)</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Pedro,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">you are correct. We should have mentioned that we discussed it. As this is a most delicate matter and since we agree we would suggest language to frame the next steps (you will
remember we had not agreed on concrete language), I suggest we use the next upcoming opportunity to share the progress with the community when we have an agreed language on the matter.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for your understanding and for your thoughtful contributions during the meeting.<u></u><u></u></p>
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CCWG has held with respect to the way moving forward on the issue of jurisdiction. As Mathieu Weill mentioned during the second day, this is one of the main issues of concern of individuals outside this group and I believe the community deserved at least to
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em nome de Alice Jansen [<a href="mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org" target="_blank">alice.jansen@icann.org</a>]<br>
<b>Enviado:</b> quarta-feira, 25 de março de 2015 12:13<br>
<b>Para:</b> <a href="mailto:accountability-cross-community@icann.org" target="_blank">accountability-cross-community@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Assunto:</b> [CCWG-ACCT] Cochairs Statement - Istanbul (23-24 March 2015)</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Members and participants of the <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+Accountability" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">Cross
Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability)</span></a> met in Istanbul, Turkey, on 23-24 March 2015.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The <a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=52890276" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">meeting</span></a> was attended in-person by 42
members and participants. A number of participants and observers joined the meeting remotely using the virtual meeting room. Three <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Advisors" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">Advisors</span></a> also
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Guided by the four basic <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Building+Blocks" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">building blocks</span></a> identified
at ICANN 52 in Singapore, the group further discussed and refined accountability mechanisms that need to be either implemented or, at least, committed to before the transition of the IANA stewardship can take place. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The meeting made progress on three main areas:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Enhancing ICANN's Mission and Core Values;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Strengthening the existing independent review process;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Mechanisms for community empowerment.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Specifically, the group discussed changes that should be made to the Mission and Core Values inICANN's Bylaws. For example, the group discussed how key provisions of the <a href="https://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/aoc/affirmation-of-commitments-30sep09-en.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">Affirmation
of Commitments</span></a> (AoC) could be reflected into the Bylaws.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Additionally, the group worked on strengthening the existing independent review process suggesting improvements to its accessibility and affordability, and discussed process design including establishment
of a standing panel with binding outcomes and panel composition (diversity etc.). The IRP panel decisions would be guided by ICANN's Mission and Core Values.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">With regards to mechanisms for community empowerment, the group identified powers and associated mechanisms including the ability to:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">recall the ICANN Board of Directors;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">approve or prevent changes to the ICANN Bylaws, Mission and Core Values;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">reject Board decisions on Strategic Plan and budget, where the Board has failed to appropriately consider community input.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The CCWG-Accountability supported the concept of a Fundamental Bylaw that would provide additional robustness to key provisions. The Fundamental Bylaw would apply to:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">the mission;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">the independent review process;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">the power to veto Bylaw changes;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">new community powers such as recall of the Board and the right of the community to veto certain Board actions.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Changes to the Fundamental Bylaws would require high standards for approval by the community.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The notion of an empowered community involved discussion of community representation, i.e. who constitutes the community. The CCWG-Accountability is also aware that to wield these new powers,
the community, however it is constituted, must itself meet high standards of accountability. ICANN's accountability would also be enhanced by ensuring its operations and processes are more globally inclusive. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The group has engaged two law firms to provide independent legal advice and confirm feasibility of the suggested frameworks. The firms are Adler & Colvin and Sidley & Austin.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">As work progresses, all recommendations will be subject to the stress tests against contingencies already identified. The stress test methodology has been successfully tested against the draft
accountability mechanisms.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The CCWG-Accountability is confident that their proposed mechanisms will satisfy the needs of the CWG-Stewardship<a name="14c569b148e2eff5_14c567d3ca6f7269_14c566ab93d71d2c__ftnre"></a><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-03-25-en#_ftn1" title="" target="_blank"><sup><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">1</span></sup></a> as
they look to stronger accountability protections. The CCWG-Accountability and CWG-Stewardship Co-Chairs met to update and fully brief each other on the progress made so far. They outlined key areas of accountability that the CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs considered
are most relevant for the current and ongoing work of the CWG-Stewardship. The CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs will brief the CWG-Stewardship in the opening part of their face-to-face meeting on Thursday, 26 March.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">Next Steps:</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The CCWG-Accountability will continue refining its recommendations. The community is expected to provide feedback during a public comment period to be held before ICANN 53, Buenos Aires meeting.
The results of the public comment period will inform further deliberations during that meeting.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The group is developing an engagement plan to ensure its proposals are widely known and understood, and to encourage comprehensive response to proposals during the public comment period.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs recognize the outstanding volunteer work that has produced these substantive proposals in a very short period of time. The community's effort has been exceptional.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">About the CCWG-Accountability</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The CCWG-Accountability was established to ensure that ICANN's accountability and transparency commitments to the global Internet community are maintained and enhanced in the absence of the historical
relationship with the U.S. Government.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The group has divided its work into two work streams (WS):</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">WS1 is focused on identifying mechanisms enhancing ICANN accountability that must be in place or committed to within the timeframe of the IANA Stewardship Transition;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">WS2 is focused on addressing accountability topics for which a timeline for developing solutions and full implementation may extend beyond the IANA Stewardship Transition.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">The CCWG-Accountability consists of 177 <a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=50823970" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">people</span></a>,
organized as 26 <a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=50823968" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">members</span></a>, appointed by and accountable to chartering organizations, 151 <a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=50823968" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">participants</span></a>,
who participate as individuals, and 46 <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Mailing+List+Observers" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">mailing list observers</span></a>. The group also includes one ICANN Board
liaison, one ICANN staff representative, and one former ATRT member who serves as a liaison. In addition, there are 4 ICG members who participate in the CCWG-Accountability, including two who serve as liaisons between the two groups.<br>
Seven <a href="https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-17-en" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">Advisors</span></a> have also been appointed to contribute research and advice, and to bring perspectives on global best practices
to enrich the CCWG-Accountability discussion. <br>
The CCWG-Accountability is an open group: anyone interested in the work of the CCWG-Accountability, can join as a participant or observers. Participants or observers may be from a chartering organization, from a stakeholder group or organization not represented
in the CCWG-Accountability or currently active within ICANN, or self-appointed.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">For more information on the CCWG-Accountability or to view meeting archives and draft documents, please refer to their <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+Accountability" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">dedicated
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333">A video interview with CCWG-Accountability Co-Chair Thomas Rickert can be seen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVof6v0MguE" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088cc;text-decoration:none">here</span></a>.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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