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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear CCWG,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please find below the proposed agenda for the next new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG meeting which has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 October at 14.00 UTC.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attached for your review you will find an updated version of the proposed Final Report. Please make sure to review this version in advance of Wednesday’s meeting focusing on the items under agenda item 4.
Of course, if there are any other aspects of the report that should be reviewed in light of the ICANN Board and ICANN Org input (see
<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/Additional+Questions+and+Responses">
https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/Additional+Questions+and+Responses</a>) please flag this in advance of the meeting.
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<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> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Marika<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">========================<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Proposed Agenda – new gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Wednesday 23 October at 14.00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Roll call<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Welcome / DOI & SOI updates<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Current status of work:<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Input received from ICANN Board & ICANN Org in relation to clarifying questions posed by CCWG (see
<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/Additional+Questions+and+Responses">
https://community.icann.org/display/CWGONGAP/Additional+Questions+and+Responses</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Survey not launched yet as input from ICANN Board, especially on mechanism C, was deemed essential to inform survey. CCWG to consider whether to launch poll in light of clarifications, or forego for now?
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Staff & leadership team have proposed a number of updates to proposed Final Report in line with clarifications provided by ICANN Board & ICANN Org. A couple of outstanding items remain for CCWG consideration.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">In light of Board’s suggestion and previous CCWG considerations, proposal is to prepare launch of public comment on proposed Final Report, either before ICANN66 or immediately thereafter.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Outstanding issues:<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 8 – any concerns about the proposed modification of the description for mechanism A?
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 13 – should a poll be conducted prior to publication of the proposed Final Report or is the CCWG in a position to provide a proposed recommendation in relation whether to recommend 1, 2 or 3 mechanisms? Proposed leadership
next steps:<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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</span>i.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Following finalization of proposed Final Report (ideally by the end of this week), launch indicative survey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span>ii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Share results of indicative survey prior to ICANN66 to allow CCWG members to consult with their respective groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span>iii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Consider chartering organization responses during ICANN66 and plan for definitive survey shortly following ICANN66.
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</span>iv.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Publish proposed final report for public comment, including proposed CCWG recommendation in relation to mechanism(s) shortly after ICANN66
(after completion of survey). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 14/15 – any concerns about the proposed modifications to flag that further details be provided in the implementation phase in relation to the roles and responsibilities regardless of mechanism chosen?
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 15 – any concerns about the proposed modifications to the description of the evaluation panel?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 17/18/19/22 – note updates made following 18/9 meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 23 – any concerns about the proposed clarification in relation to mechanism C and ability for ICANN to apply for funds?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 24 – any concerns about the proposed modification in relation to programmatic adjustments and baskets?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 26 – Consider Board input and decide whether updates should be made to this section.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 27/28 – any concerns in relation to the updates made to change OEC to ‘through a committee if appropriate’ following Board input?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 28 – consider Board input on topic of compensation and decide whether any updates should be made to this paragraph.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Page 39 – any concerns in relation to the proposed modification to point 5 in line with the Board’s input?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Any other issues?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Confirm next steps:<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Launch of survey – yes/no, timing?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Launch of public comment period – timing?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">ICANN66 session – proposed approach<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Confirm action items / immediate next steps<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">AOB<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Email: <a href="mailto:marika.konings@icann.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">marika.konings@icann.org</span></a> </span></i><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"> </span></i><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">Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO</span></i><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">Find out more about the GNSO by taking our <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__learn.icann.org_courses_gnso&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=7_PQAir-9nJQ2uB2cWiTDDDo5Hfy5HL9rSTe65iXLVM&m=5DXgId95wrCsHi--pxTiJD7bMB9r-T5ytCn7od3CF2Q&s=Cg5uQf0yAfw-qlFZ0WNBfsLmmtBNUiH0SuI6Vg-gXBQ&e="><span style="color:#0563C1">interactive
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