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

Sat Feb 13 06:09:03 UTC 2016

Dear All,

The next post in our series on the recent developments in the ICANN
Accountability process can be found here
<https://ccgnludelhi.wordpress.com/2016/02/12/ccwg-accountability-on-the-road-to-marrakech-part-2/>.
This post examines Recommendation 6 (Human Rights) and Recommendation 12
(Work Stream 2).

As always, we welcome your inputs and comments.

Warm regards,
Aarti

Aarti Bhavana | Research Fellow
Centre for Communication Governance | National Law University, Delhi |
Sector-14,
Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078 | Fax: (+91) 11-280-34256 | www.ccgdelhi.org .
www.ccgtlr.org <http://www.ccgdelhi.org/> . *ccgnludelhi.wordpress.com
<http://ccgnludelhi.wordpress.com>*|

On 3 February 2016 at 11:16, Aarti Bhavana <aarti.bhavana at nludelhi.ac.in>
wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
>
>
> Aarti Bhavana | Research Fellow
> Centre for Communication Governance | National Law University, Delhi | Sector-14,
> Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078 | Cell: (+91) 965-464-6846 | Fax: (+91)
> 11-280-34256 | www.ccgdelhi.org . www.ccgtlr.org
> <http://www.ccgdelhi.org/> |
>
> 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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