[CCWG-ACCT] Notes-Recordings-Transcript links for CCWG ACCT Meeting #50 - 25 August

Tue Aug 25 08:04:10 UTC 2015

Hello All,

Just a general update on the process that the board is using:

-          There is a two day workshop this week for staff and available  Board members to do a deep dive review of the CCWG proposal

-          The Board is planning to then have a phone call amongst the whole board to review some of the outputs of that workshop and hear from all Board members

-          The Board will then meet with the CCWG to get a briefing from the CCWG, ask questions and share any  thoughts

Regards,
Bruce Tonkin

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Sent: Tuesday, 25 August 2015 5:50 PM
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Subject: [CCWG-ACCT] Notes-Recordings-Transcript links for CCWG ACCT Meeting #50 - 25 August

Hello all,

The notes, recordings and transcripts for the CCWG ACCT meeting #50 - 25 August will be available here:  https://community.icann.org/x/049CAw

A copy of the notes and action items may be found below.

Thank you.

Kind regards,
Brenda

Action Items
ACTION ITEM - CoChairs to write correspondence to Board Chair and Board liaison that recognizes legal independence in advice but urges a closer collaboration especially with respect to legal experts. A draft will be circulated on list.
ACTION ITEM - Cochairs to send an email to group with references included. Put status of discussion in email and seek confirmation
of approach or go with different proposal.
ACTION ITEM: Greg, Becky, Steve to follow up on IPC discussion.
ACTION ITEM: Alan to relay ALAC concerns on proposed Bylaws revisions
Notes
These high-level notes are designed to help you navigate through content of the call and do not substitute in any way the transcript.

2. Preliminary ICANN Board Comments
Board is scaling up efforts and involved in this. They announced steps that are important for us to be aware of: 1) seeking external counseling input that will be inserted into forum; 2) reaching
out to third party experts on governance to assess impact of proposal; 3) they will be using these briefing materials to build their comments. They provide useful examples of concerns e.g. change of role of ACs and new
powers that are being granted, risk of paralysis and IRP related concerns.
We have been trying to organize calls with the Board but have not been able to find a time. Concerns that dialogue is
not taking place. Board announcement might turn discussions into expensive battle of experts instead of dialogue.
Feedback:
- Part of comments are positive. The fact that they are seeking advice should not be criticized but their comment is a warning: we should not be destabilizing delicate balance.
- Impression of feedback should have been given earlier in process. Why did they not seek experts feedback earlier? This may
delay in process. What are we negotiating?
- Board proclaimed desire to discuss issues in BA but no follow up in Paris. What of Bruce's attendance to calls? We need an open and constructive discussion with Board. There needs to be understanding behing report
before submitting additional comments.
- It is normal for the Board seek its own advice. If it implements what we propose and somehow it does not work, ICANN will
crash. Important not to create a biased.
- Can't argue with wish to have solid and capture-proof model. What we have come up with needs to be looked at carefully. Board taking that on is a good thing. How we deal
with problems they identify will be interesting.
- There is a problem of misunderstanding - we have always had Board members with us. They understand what we are doing
and it is their responsibility to evaluate. We need to dialogue with Board. The Board has no interest in collapsing our work - they
have concerns.
- We have to determine how we can improve dialogue with Board. We can't ensure we will come with a stable proposal to the
end. We have minority statements, comments in disagreement etc. We need to see how we will honor that.
- Next steps is to bring together group to start working on IRP and rules of procedure. Expert report could be extremely
damaging and counterproductive.
- It can be extremely helpful if Board comes up with feedback to identify gaps (e.g. staturory rights on first proposal). If the
Board comes back to us with counter proposal, based on misunderstandings or information they did not get access to, it will be disastrous. We need to be careful about overall impression of dialogue. We should avoid that Board signals to outside
world is that it is derailing transition or community discussion. Suggestion to get back to Board to make the door wide open for
dialogue. We should be forthcoming and we suggest writing the Board a letter to avoid complications.
On corporate advisors, we should share concerns we see with the Board that ICANN has come us with idea of public experts.
We did not go far enough in eyes of some advisors with our proposals. Two scenarios can happen: 1) external advisors agree
we have not been far enough; 2) external advisors say we went too far - it will be perceived as Board asking for less change.
- It is legitimate for the Board to seek advice but there is value in scheduling a meeting with ICANN Board's legal experts to avoid misunderstandings.
ACTION ITEM - CoChairs to write correspondence to Board Chair and Board liaison that recognizes legal independence in advice but urges a closer collaboration especially with respect to legal experts. A draft will be circulated on list.
3 CWG requirement on Separation CCWG
- Stems from ICG report that states that separation process is kicked off by a working group based on CCWG proposal. Should we build
separate process or can we use existing mechanism to set up group?
Feedback:
- It is too early to discuss separation and for CCWG to get involved in matters. Suggest that Cochairs discuss with CWG leadership.
- Where is it noted that we need to specify process?
- ICG proposal states that CCWG needs to define process.
ACTION ITEM - Cochairs to send an email to group with references included. Put status of discussion in email and seek confirmation of
approach or go with different proposal.
4.  Human Rights discussion
Progress includes two discussion starter documents: first draft on high level objective and background briefing. We are in process of closing
doodle poll for call this week.
Feedback:
- We should be concise and high level.
Progress accomplished in upcoming weeks will be shared with CCWG.
5. Feedback received by group Members on Second Draft Proposal
Opportunity to relay initial feedback.
Feedback:
- Simplicity of community mechanism. IPC discussion on contract enforcement. Discussion happening on unintended consequences which is a good sign.
--> We identified potential ambiguous reference in revised mission. Edit proposed to Core Values.
ACTION ITEM: Greg, Becky, Steve to follow up on IPC discussion.
- Preliminary discussions within GAC: core value 7, voting power of work (participation or not), unclarity on what it is being suggested. Working on ST 18 and core values language.
- Current model is not ALAC's preference but can live with it. Comparison between current bylaws and changes is needed.
--> Synopsis is on its way.
ACTION ITEM: Alan to relay ALAC concerns on proposed Bylaws revisions
6. ICANN 54
CCWG-ACCT 16 Oct Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Possible engagement session on Monday afternoon either in conjunction with ICG or CCWG alone
CCWG-ACCT 22 Oct Thursday 08:00 - 10:00 --> Touch-base to see where we stand with chartering organizations
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