[CCWG-ACCT] [Blog] Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs

[Aarti Bhavana]

Dear co-Chairs, All,

Thank you for providing us with this update.

We at the Centre for Communication Governance (CCG) have been following
this process closely, and have started a series of blog posts to trace the
recent developments in the CCWG-Accountability draft proposal. Over the
next few weeks we shall dissect and discuss each of the 12 recommendations.
You can read the first post here
<https://ccgnludelhi.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/ccwg-accountability-on-the-road-to-marrakech-part-1/>
.

As always, we welcome your comments.

Warm regards,
Aarti





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On 3 February 2016 at 03:12, Hillary Jett <hillary.jett at icann.org> wrote:

> Original posting:
> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs
>
> Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs
>
> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs#>
> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs#>
> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs#>
> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs#>
> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs#>
> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs#>
>
> The Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN’s Accountability
> (CCWG-Accountability) has ushered in 2016 with a full schedule and renewed
> dedication to its mission.
>
> Following the release of the staff report
> <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-draft-ccwg-accountability-proposal-08jan16-en.pdf> and
> the summary of public comments
> <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/summary-comments-draft-ccwg-accountability-proposal-08jan16-en.xlsx>,
> both of which were published on 8 January, the group wasted no time in
> setting up a rigorous schedule of conference calls for the rest of the
> month.
>
> The schedule was designed to enable inclusive and informed debates about
> the input received during the 21-day public comment period and the feedback
> provided by the six Chartering Organizations of CCWG-Accountability.
>
> The dedication of our members and participants, along with the increased
> involvement by members of the ICANN Board, has allowed us to make
> significant progress over the past four weeks. The collaborative
> environment has brought us even closer to our goal of a consensus proposal
> that will meet the requirements of the National Telecommunications and
> Information Administration (NTIA) and fulfill the dependencies of the
> CWG-Stewardship in the ICG Final Proposal.
>
> Here is the current status of each CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 1
> Recommendations:
>
> *Recommendation #1:* Establishing an Empowered Community for Enforcing
> Community Powers
>
> Finalized.
>
> *Recommendation #2:* Empowering the Community Through Consensus:
> Engagement, Escalation, Enforcement
>
> Final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th.
>
> *Recommendation #3:* Redefining ICANN’s Bylaws as ‘Standard Bylaws’ and
> ‘Fundamental Bylaws
> Finalized.
>
> *Recommendation #4:* Ensuring Community Engagement in ICANN Decision-making:
> Seven New Community Powers
>
> Edits to reflect input on PTI budget (CWG-Stewardship) and indemnification
> language for removal of Directors by the Empowered Community.
>
> *Recommendation #5:* Changing Aspects ofICANN’s Mission, Commitments and
> Core Values
>
> Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability.
>
> *Recommendation #6:* Reaffirming ICANN’s Commitment to Respect
> Internationally Recognized Human Rights as it Carries Out its Mission
>
> Final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th.
>
> *Recommendation #7:* Strengthening ICANN’s Independent Review Process
>
> Edits to reflect input on applicability to PTI.
>
> *Recommendation #8:* Improving ICANN’s Request for Reconsideration Process
>
> Final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th.
>
> *Recommendation #9:* Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in ICANN’s
> Bylaws
>
> Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability.
>
> *Recommendation #10:* Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in
> ICANN’s Bylaws
>
> Final draft to be reviewed by lawyers before final comments by
> CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th.
>
> *Recommendation #11:* Board Obligations with regards to Governmental Advisory
> CommitteeAdvice (Stress Test 18)
>
> Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability.
>
> *Recommendation #12:* Committing to Further Accountability Work in Work
> Stream 2
>
> Finalized.
>
> For the latest versions of all of the recommendations above, visit the CCWG-Accountability
> wiki <https://community.icann.org/x/8JVlAw>.
>
> After consensus has been reached on our few outstanding issues, the
> CCWG-Accountability will develop a “supplemental” report of the Work Stream
> 1 Recommendations, including a summary of changes from the Third Draft
> Report.
>
> The supplemental report is currently being developed, and will go through
> an open and transparent process
> <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/attachments/20160120/0e76810a/Timelineandnextsteps-0001.pdf> of
> 1) CCWG-Accountability consultation, 2) support staff editing/proofing, 3)
> co-Chair and Rapporteur finalization, 4) legal review and 5) final
> publication. Our hope is that the majority of changes from the Third Draft
> Report will relate to specificities of implementation rather than content,
> and as such, an additional public comment period will not be necessary
> before approval by the Chartering Organizations.
>
> *Our goal is to distribute the supplemental report to our Chartering
> Organizations in time for consideration and approval on all Work Stream 1
> Recommendations at ICANN55 in Marrakech.*Keeping in mind the working
> methods for the various Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees,
> we ask that this be into account as the Chartering Organizations plan their
> discussions and schedules leading into and during ICANN55. With that said,
> we encourage any Chartering Organizations that can deliberate and/or
> approve the Work Stream 1 Recommendations prior to Marrakech to do so.
>
> We are grateful for the increased involvement of the ICANN Board as our
> work has progressed since the Third Draft Report. It has been helpful to
> understand Board comments in real-time, including ways to ensure any global
> public interest concerns are debated and considered as the recommendations
> are being revised. We hope to continue this open dialogue as the
> supplemental report is finalized, and ask the ICANN Board to be mindful
> of the timeline as they plan their review period of the Work Stream 1
> Recommendations and submission to NTIA.
>
>
> *CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs*
> Mathieu Weill, Thomas Rickert, León Sanchez
>
>
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