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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Apologies for the delay, but please find below the notes and action items of last week’s CCWG meeting. As a reminder, the next meeting has been scheduled for 27 March at 14.00 UTC.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Marika<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a name="OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CCWG Auction Proceeds<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Monday 11 March, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Roll Call<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Welcome / SOI & DOI Updates<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Brief overview of the objective of the CCWG and status of work<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">See slides presented during the meeting (https://community.icann.org/x/OKQWBg)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Leadership expressed desire to complete work by ICANN65 – at which time a decision would need to be made on whether a new public comment period is necessary<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Discussion in relation to mechanism A, B and C<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It was emphasized that certain aspects, such as independence of evaluators, Board legal and fiduciary requirements, will be the same regardless of which
 mechanism is chosen. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It was pointed out that mechanism C, foundation, could be in-house or external – some expressed a view that in order to ensure independence, it would need
 to be external. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mechanism B – it was noted that some comments seem to have favored this mechanism, but without necessarily having clarity or agreement on which aspects
 of the work would be outsourced to the external entity. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Some pointed out that the favoring of C could be the result of a misunderstanding of the role of ICANN Org in the context of mechanism A – ICANN Board or
 ICANN staff will NOT evaluate or select individual projects, this would be done through independent evaluators.
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If various mechanisms are provided, it really needs to be clear what each mechanism means and includes (and what it doesn’t). The leadership team therefore
 recommends to identify topics that will have to be addressed in all mechanism - for example fiduciary and legal obligations - in an identical way and separate these topics from topics that have to be differentiated, based on the mechanism selected.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;background:#FFF2CC"> </span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Board input: whatever recommendation CCWG makes, it will not be Org or Board deciding on individual projects. Mission, values and fiscal responsibility
 are the key factors. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Re-evaluate legal advice / comments from Board – put this in the form of an FAQ so it is easily digestible. Make sure to provide a link to the full record.
 These documents would also guide the implementation phase. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Action item</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">:
 Staff to further develop FAQs and share these with the CCWG. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Continue review of public comments: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Charter question #2 input (see template attached)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Comment #4 – since there is a statement that these funds cannot be used on activities that are already funded by the ICANN
 budget, would need clarity whether another entity could work on this project as this would be considered consistent as ICANN already works on this, but it could probably not be used to fund a specific project that is already being funded. Differentiate between
 the label / topic and a specific project. CCWG may need to further consider how limited or broad may go with regards to whether or not something that ICANN Org has funded previously could be funded, or whether it is only intended for projects that ICANN Org
 has not funded previously. Need to be clear about this and not leave a question mark. The more it looks like operational work, it gets close to crossing the line. Highlights the importance of independence of evaluators to make these decisions. If it is currently
 or more recently funded, it should not be eligible. Could develop grant-making guidelines which specifically either exclude line items funded in the ICANN budget. But grantmaking could still be guided by the Strategic Plan goals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">CCWG response: Evaluators may need to differentiate between what it is in the regular operational budget and what has been
 funded on a more exceptional basis, but this will be a determination that needs to be made by the evaluators in line with the legal and fiduciary requirements.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">CCWG agreement: Review example list as well as guidelines and consider whether additional language  should be added to
 reflects the above discussion.  <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">(Marilyn, Elliot, Jonathan, Alan and Maureen to develop draft language for inclusion).
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Comment #5:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">CCWG agreement: leadership team to review the language and make a recommendation on whether or not further clarify the
 language.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Comment #6: See CCWG agreement #4.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">CCWG agreement: review evaluation guidelines to make sure that sufficient reporting requirements are included.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Comment #9: Would need to confirm legal requirements and whether this would be possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">CCWG agreement: request clarification from ICANN Legal whether there would be any constraints that would prevent this from 
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Charter question #3 input (see template attached)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Comment #1:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Action item</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">:
 CCWG to review the ICANN Board letter and reconsider during the next meeting whether or not to add the Board’s language.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">CCWG agreement: to be confirmed during the next meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Comment #2: It is in the nature of grantmaking that not all projects succeed.  It would be good to determine in grantmaking
 guidelines how that risk will be assessed and what percentage of projects will be funded that are "risky" or "aspirational".<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">CCWG agreement: add ‘reputational risk’ to CCWG’s checklist as an important factor in designing the final mechanism as
 well as project evaluation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Charter question #4 input (see template attached)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Comment#4: CCWG is considering a one-off mechanism. If it comes up in the future, the ICANN Board / community can reconsider
 this decision. No change to be made to the recommendation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Charter question #5 input (see template attached)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Charter question #6 input (see template attached)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">f.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Charter question #7 input (see template attached)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">(Review of these may continue during Wednesday’s session)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Confirm next steps & next meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday 27 March at 14.00 UTC. (Note that the Wednesday meeting at ICANN64 has been cancelled
 due to lack of expected participation). </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Marika Konings</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) </span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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