<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"><base href="x-msg://58/"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Ummm … <div><br></div><div>1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Having invited lightening strikes on certain topics, I had rather expected them to appear on the agenda.</div><div><br></div><div>2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>What happened to SO/AC accountability, which is the MAIN topic for WS2.</div><div><br></div><div>Regards</div><div><br></div><div>CW</div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On 23 Jun 2016, at 16:22, Hillary Jett <<a href="mailto:hillary.jett@icann.org">hillary.jett@icann.org</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div bgcolor="white" lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; "><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">All,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Please find below the pre-ICANN56 meeting blog from the co-Chairs.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Hillary<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Original link:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/blog/launching-work-stream-2-in-helsinki" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; ">https://www.icann.org/news/blog/launching-work-stream-2-in-helsinki</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 16pt; "> </span></div><div style="border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: rgb(207, 207, 207); padding: 0in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><h1 style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 24pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background-color: white; border: none; padding: 0in; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Launching Work Stream 2 in Helsinki<o:p></o:p></span></h1></div><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">It has been a momentous month for the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>community. On behalf of the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Accountability (CCWG-Accountability), we welcome the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.ntia.doc.gov/report/2016/iana-stewardship-transition-proposal-assessment-report" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">U.S. Government report</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>that our recommendations meet their requirements. We are actively engaged in the prep work needed for a timely implementation of these new accountability mechanisms into<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN’s ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Looking ahead, our ongoing work to advance<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN’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 in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=58723723&preview=/58723723/58725532/Annex%2012%20-%20FINAL.pdf" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">Recommendation #12</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>of the Work Stream 1 Report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">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). All<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=58723723&preview=/58723723/58725532/Annex%2012%20-%20FINAL.pdf" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">Work Stream 2 topics</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>will be covered during the session. The full agenda can be found<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:https://community.icann.org/x/rBWOAw" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">The topics that will be discussed are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Additional transparency considerations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Diversity across<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Clarifying the lines of accountability for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>staff<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">A work plan to enhance accountability of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Supporting Organizations<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Advisory Committees<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">A Framework of Interpretation on respecting human rights within<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN’s limited mission and scope<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Expanding the list of jurisdictions identified in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN’s contracts, for purposes of resolving contractual disputes<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a name="_ftnref1"></a><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/blog/launching-work-stream-2-in-helsinki#_ftn1" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">[1]</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Role and function of the Ombudsman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Guidelines for good faith conduct in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Board member removal discussions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 51pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-indent: -0.25in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Engagement process between a complainant and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ICANN<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>prior to an Independent Review Process<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">We encourage all members, participants and interested observers that are not attending ICANN56 to follow along with our discussions via our<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://icann.adobeconnect.com/hel56-halla" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">Adobe Room</span></a>. In addition, we will be circulating notes on each of the topics to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">publicly archived</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>CCWG-Accountability mailing list to serve as the base of our discussions moving forward.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">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 to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:acct-staff@icann.org" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">acct-staff@icann.org</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">For those of you who will be joining us in Helsinki, safe travels and we look forward to seeing you soon!<br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs,</span></strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Thomas Rickert, León Sanchez, Mathieu Weill<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; text-align: center; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"></span></div><p style="margin: 1.25rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4rem; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><a name="_ftn1"></a><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/blog/launching-work-stream-2-in-helsinki#_ftnref1" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 152, 213); text-decoration: none; ">[1]</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">ICANN's jurisdiction, place of incorporation and headquarters location are not within the scope of Work Stream 2 deliberations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "> </span></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>Accountability-Cross-Community mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Accountability-Cross-Community@icann.org">Accountability-Cross-Community@icann.org</a><br><a href="https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/accountability-cross-community" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline; ">https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/accountability-cross-community</a><br></div></blockquote></div><br></div></body></html>