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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please find below the notes and action items from today’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Marika<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Notes CCWG – AP Meeting 27 July 2017</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">These high-level notes are designed to help the CCWG navigate through the content of the call and are not meant as a substitute for the transcript and/or recording. The MP3, transcript, and chat are provided
 separately and are posted on the wiki at:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_DLHDAw&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&amp;r=7_PQAir-9nJQ2uB2cWiTDDDo5Hfy5HL9rSTe65iXLVM&amp;m=4zHolvsBo6lsC2fsFnhbQd0l8fVzyqdj0t9oV6_NWjM&amp;s=-vuUpZTVZXrpFcq3-nA--Ltl_ESCT71X4cBhx3axkEY&amp;e=">https://community.icann.org/x/DLHDAw</a></span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1. Roll Call<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please state your name for transcription purposes and keep microphones on mute when not speaking<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Roll call will be taken from AC<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2. Welcome - DOI<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Note that the review of charter question #4 and a presentation on investment management are planned for the meeting on 10 August<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3. Review responses to charter question #7 and discuss next steps (see https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-RZQTTHJ6)&nbsp;
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Majority of respondents support not having ICANN org responsible for the solicitation and evaluation of proposals<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Responses split though on whether it should be a newly to be created entity that is responsible or whether an existing entity should be used for solicitation
 and evaluation of proposals. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Majority of respondents support the involvement of ICANN the community in the solicitation and evaluation of proposals.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The overall timeframe of the effort may also play a factor in deciding whether or not a new entity should be created or an existing entity should be
 used. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Question may also be whether an existing entity or entities should be used. It could prove more challenging though.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">May also be a question for experts to provide input on.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Consider a follow up survey to solicit further input on whether a new entity is to be created or whether an existing entity or entities are to be used.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Solicitation may be more forward - could be through online applications, many organisations are well versed in this. Evaluation may be more challenging
 and could benefit from the involvement of multiple organisations. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Should also consider supporting giving grants to existing organizations that are not necessarily project related. In the form of donations.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Will need input on what is possible while respecting legal and fiduciary requirements. There are other foundations that manage funds for other entities
 but need to know whether that is allowed. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">May be premature to decide now on one or multiple organisations.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">No need to reinvent the wheel, there are numerous entitities who have done this and done it well. If ICANN is to create a new entity, it may create more
 time and effort than it actually would take to disburse the funds. Also risk of 'political bias'.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Need to be sure that trust exists whatever entity is used. Expertise and competence should be key factors.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maybe consider parallel with allocation of IP addresses - give critical resource to parties that are trusted.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ask from legal and financial point of view how these structures could look: internal structure - new unit, within ICANN, externally - new built entity
 that would only focus on this work, externally - working with already existing entities. This latter option could also be in combination with the other two options. This would likely take the form of a straw man / high level approach, ideally also with some
 numbers to give an idea from a budgetary perspective. Numbers could also be checked with existing funds to get a sense of what it might take from a resource perspective. 5-10% rule could be applied on funding costs. ny external foundation work with donations
 on a 'tax-exempt' status. However you only get/keep your 'tax-exempt' status provided you donate at least 90-95 % of your incoming funds.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Premature to start talking to external organisations - need further details before doing so.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">To evaluate internal vs. external would also need to get insight into costs of creating this internally. Externally it would likely have a fixed % of
 the funds that are to be managed. Internally the costs are a big unknown. This question needs to be answered very early on.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Action item #1</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: Ask ICANN Finance and Legal to provide their input on the different options that have been discussed (internal structure - new unit, within ICANN,
 externally - new built entity that would only focus on this work, externally - working with already existing entities. This latter option could also be in combination with the other two options.). To be reviewed and discussed during meeting on 24 August.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4. Review responses to survey on objectives of fund allocation &amp; discuss next steps<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">See mind map circulated and result of the survey (see
<a href="http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/2017-July/000343.html">
http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccwg-auctionproceeds/2017-July/000343.html</a>) <o:p>
</o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Staff to work with leadership team on clustering of examples and reviewing overall objectives<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CCWG encouraged to provide input as well as consider definition of terms used in the objectives such as Open Internet.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Focus seems to be on gTLDs - may need to be broadened.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CCWG will also need to review whether there are any objectives that should be discarded at this stage. Consider whether it is possible to identify priority
 areas within an overall objective. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Action item #2</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: Staff to work with leadership team to identify clusters of examples and review where further defining of objectives may be needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5. Reminder – please identify questions for external experts (see
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/152k_W8Wkp7XecejOutuYbCwAITwgfU3uHyzZEVgznjA/edit">
https://docs.google.com/document/d/152k_W8Wkp7XecejOutuYbCwAITwgfU3uHyzZEVgznjA/edit</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Action item</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
<b>#3</b>: CCWG to add further questions to google doc, specifically focusing on the charter questions that need to be addressed before moving into the next phase.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Marika Konings<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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