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--></style></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear Work Track members,<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 action items and discussion notes from the call on 30 January 2018. <i>These high-level notes are designed to help Work Track members navigate through the content of the call and are not a substitute for the chat transcript or the recording.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><br>The slides referenced on the call are attached and excerpts from the chat room are included below.<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'>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Emily<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'>Action Items and Discussion Notes: 30 January 2018</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. Statements of Interest Updates: No updates.<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'>2. Plenary Co-chair Update:<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'>-- This weeks' SubPro PDP WG call was canceled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Tentatively rescheduled to 06 February at 0300 UTC.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Held Leadership Meeting between RPM PDP WG and SubPro PDP WG to coordinate the timelines. Meet more regularly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- For next SubPro continue discussion of test cases.<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'>3. Coalesce Objections, Continued:<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'>a. Limited Public Interest:<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'>Slide 4: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Cross-reference to human rights and freedom of expression -- framework from Accountability Work Stream 2 Cross-Community Working Group Sub Team on Human Rights. Make sure we aren't in conflict with that work--harmonization and effects that may need to be realized. What is in scope for ICANN and what is out of scope. Consider doing a cross-reference document.<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'>From the chat:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Trang Nguyen: As part of the WS1 work, the following language was put into the ICANN Bylaws, under section viii of the Core Values: "Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 27.2, within the scope of its Mission and other Core Values, respecting internationally recognized human rights as required by applicable law. This Core Value does not create, and shall not be interpreted to create, any obligation on ICANN outside its Mission, or beyond obligations found in applicable law. This Core Value does not obligate ICANN to enforce its human rights obligations, or the human rights obligations of other parties, against other parties."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Anne Aikman-Scalese (IPC): The By-Law says that no Objection will be filed based on the Human Rights Commitment until it is adopted by the Board. I can't remember the exact language but please see revised ByLaws.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Trang Nguyen: The work of WS2 is to develop a framework of interpretation for the Human Rights clause in the Core Values. Link to the draft Framework published for public comment is available at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/foi-hr-2017-05-05-en.<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'>b. Community Objections:<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'>Slide 6: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Need to come up with a definition for how community is defined. Or, do we want to ask how communities want to be recognized?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- How to address the issue of standing -- not determined until the objection is in full swing; seems that objections should be weeded out earlier. Allow applicant to respond to the objection and bring to light that it is potentially unwarranted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Need to define what is a community and have more objective criteria.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Issue of cost in this type of objection is an ongoing concern.<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'>From the chat:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristina Rosette (Amazon Registry): We should consider making the requirement Jamie suggests applicable to ALL objections. If it makes sense to apply to CO, it should also make sense to apply to the other 3. To be clear, not advocating on the merits, but the scope.<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'> c. Independent Objector:<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'>Slide 8: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Question whether the term "standing panel" is the right phrase. Panel implies a group to whom things are brought. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Need coordination with Work Stream 2 with respect to the Independent Objector?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- There are still portions of the world that we have an obligation to look out for. It was the fact that the IO was engaged full time as the rest of the world wasn't. There is a question of resources and awareness.<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'>From the chat:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristina Rosette (Amazon Registry): Can't come off mute due to background noise, but we absolutely need a conflicts of interest mechanism. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristina Rosette (Amazon Registry): Having multiple IOs could potentially address the conflict of interest issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristina Rosette (Amazon Registry): W/r/t IO, the applicant should have an opportunity to have the conflict of interest issue addressed before having to submit a substantive response. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Susan Payne: I think the idea of the standing panel was to address conflicts, ie there are alternatives if one IO is conflicted<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristina Rosette (Amazon Registry): Perhaps there's an initial process (sort of like a quick look, but needs to be substantive) that could be adopted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristina Rosette (Amazon Registry): Do we know if the IO filed and won any objections that couldn't have been won on any other ground? That seems to be the question we need to answer before deciding if we still need an IO.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristina Rosette (Amazon Registry): Won by any other person. Sorry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl Langdon-Orr (CLO): Anne the focus in WS1/2 on Irp has also set some new benchmark or expectations her as well <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'>4. Applicant Freedom of Expression:<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'>Slide 10:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- No implementation guidance in 2012 AGB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Important to have more guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- Not going to have perfect recommendations on this.<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'>From the chat:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Anne Aikman-Scalese (IPC): @Robin - could you talk about how this was mishandled in the 2012 round?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl Langdon-Orr (CLO): I was just about to ask the same question @Anne <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Susan Payne: what if any problems have been identified on this<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl Langdon-Orr (CLO): indeed was there an issue <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Susan Payne: I'd be really keen to understand some real examples because this all sounds very theoretical<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl Langdon-Orr (CLO): exactly @Susan <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Susan Payne: @Jamie - but no-one has blocked the term "GAY" have they? I realise that there have been issues with the community sttaus but no-one has banned the term<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jamie Baxter | dotgay: @ Susan .. no one has blocked it, but one government did express opposision in the comment period. BTW .. .GAY has not been approved yet either<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>