[Accountability-dt] Updated version for review & outstanding action items
Matthew Shears
mshears at cdt.org
Wed Oct 29 18:30:17 UTC 2014
Thanks David - a few additional edits and comments for consideration on
top of yours.
Matthew
On 10/29/2014 3:45 PM, Fares, David wrote:
>
> Thanks to everyone who contributed to the revised draft. As mentioned
> on our last call, I have a meeting outside of the office tomorrow and
> will not be able to join you. I have provided several edits in the
> attached document that try to create consistency with the roles for
> workstream 1 and 2. Please let me know if you have any questions.
>
> *From:*accountability-dt-bounces at icann.org
> [mailto:accountability-dt-bounces at icann.org] *On Behalf Of *Marika Konings
> *Sent:* 29 October 2014 11:25
> *To:* Marika Konings; accountability-dt at icann.org
> *Subject:* [Accountability-dt] Updated version for review &
> outstanding action items
>
> Dear All,
>
> Please find attached the latest version of the charter which includes
> the language circulated earlier this week by Mathieu, the language of
> the board resolution in section V and the proposed removal of
> references to the ICG in section V that were a left-over from the IANA
> Stewardship Transition charter (apologies for not spotting these
> before). To facilitate your review, I've attached a redline as well as
> clean version. Please note that the following action items are still
> outstanding:
>
> * DT members to review issues collated in public comment period and
> phrase those into questions that can be included for each work
> stream - Keith volunteered to work with RySG to develop a first
> list of questions for DT review. Matthew volunteered to assist
> with this as well.
> * Avri to review deliverables section and suggest additional edits
> based on comments received, if needed
>
> Please note that Mathieu has also provided alternative language for
> section III concerning the work plan. You are encouraged to review the
> two versions and indicate whether you have a preference for one or the
> other.
>
> If there are any other issues that need to be considered or
> alternative language you would like to propose, please share these
> with the DT before the next meeting which is scheduled for *Thursday
> 30 October at 13.00 UTC.*
>
> Best regards,
>
> Marika
>
> *From: *Marika Konings <marika.konings at icann.org
> <mailto:marika.konings at icann.org>>
> *Date: *Monday 27 October 2014 22:29
> *To: *"accountability-dt at icann.org
> <mailto:accountability-dt at icann.org>" <accountability-dt at icann.org
> <mailto:accountability-dt at icann.org>>
> *Subject: *[Accountability-dt] For your review - notes & action items
> and updated version of charter
>
> Dear All,
>
> Please find below the notes and action items from today's meeting as
> well as attached the latest version of the charter which incorporates
> the changes discussed during today's meeting.
>
> As a reminder, the action items are as follows:
>
> * Mathieu to draft language to update problem statement - need to
> close gap in accountability (trust of stakeholders in current
> accountability mechanisms - not deemed sufficient, part of which
> needs to be addressed prior to transition, part of which can be
> done after. Expand in goals section what the CWG is expected to
> achieve. Following that, Mathieu will review other parts of the
> document to make sure these align (including work stream 1 and 2
> descriptions)
> * Staff to collate Larry Stricklyn's & Fadi's statements/comments
> from recent speeches related to this effort
> * DT members to review issues collated in public comment period and
> phrase those into questions that can be included for each work
> stream - Keith volunteered to work with RySG to develop a first
> list of questions for DT review. Matthew volunteered to assist
> with this as well.
> * Avri to review deliverables section and suggest additional edits
> based on comments received, if needed
> * Update draft language in working relationship with CCWG and ICG to
> reflect comments received (*done*)
> * Next meeting has been scheduled for *Thursday 30 October at 13.00 UTC*
>
> Please use the attached version for any further edits / comments.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marika
>
> *Notes and Action Items -- DT meeting of 27 October*
>
> Reminder of target date for delivery of charter: 3 November 2014
>
> *Recap of changes made to Charter since last meeting*:
>
> * Latest version includes most up to date changes (including Matthew
> Keith, and David today)
> * Edits to fix some left over references to ICG where no longer
> appropriate as well as updates to reflect that more than one
> proposal may be submitted by the ICG as the two work streams are
> likely to be completed along different timelines
> * SOI clarification
> * Clarification about ATRT role in concensus calls
>
> *Review of charter:*
>
> * Include definition of the term "accountability" in the Charter
> (from NETmundial Statement): "Accountable: Mechanisms for
> independent checks and balances as well asfor review and redress
> should exist."
>
> /Question concerning scope/:
>
> * What is demarcation between WS1 and WS2?
> * Focus on pre-transition vs. post-transition accountability as
> opposed to IANA vs. non-IANA?
> * The reference to IANA Functions accountability is being dealt
> with by the other CCWG. This group should be focused on
> accountability reforms made necessary by NTIA's disengagement from
> its legacy role.
> * ICANN's accountability to the community as a whole may need to be
> reflected in the charter - is there a conflict between currently
> proposed definitions of work streams & scope?
> * NTIA oversight created accountability across ICANN - how to
> recreate that general accountability mechanism prior to any
> transition.
> * Everything should be on the table for consideration - up to the
> CCWG to determine what should be done before transition and what
> can wait until after.
> * Recommendations coming out of work stream 1 are expected to
> provide a path for work going on in work stream 2. Process for
> addressing anything coming up in work stream 2 is one of the
> objectives of work stream 1.
> * Transition of role of US Government is at the heart of the work of
> the CCWG and also dictates timeline / sense of urgency - if scope
> is too wide it risks the effort to get lost
> * See challenges identified by Larry Strickling in his speech
> * Stress test one of the key deliverables of CCWG
>
> /DT Agreements;/
>
> * Delineation between work stream 1 and 2 should be pre and post
> transition
> * Charter should not limit accountability mechanisms or functions
> affected as part of the CCWG work
>
> /Deliverables, timeframes & reporting/
>
> * Proposed edits from Avri (see document circulated)
> * Two additions proposed: 1) when solutions are proposed,
> deliverables need to include stress test, scenarios to demonstrate
> that the solutions are resistent to capture / stress; 2) after
> assessing current situation, priorities need to be identified -
> what is required before transition and what can wait until after
> (big impact vs. limited impact) (Avri tried to capture these as
> part of her edits which will be shared with the DT shortly)
> * Do stress tests need to be defined or conducted prior to
> transition? At least for stream 1, this should be a requirement to
> be conducted in theory. For work stream 2, may not be required, or
> at least not in the short run.
> * Stress test - proposals that demonstrate on paper how they would
> resist 'stress' (capture, financial crisis) - incl. list of
> nightmare scenarios. What are the stresses that were tested and
> how the various mechanisms enable ICANN survive these 'stresses'.
>
> /Membership/
>
> * Include as a for example, the link to criteria identified for the
> community working group (see
> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/enhancing-accountability-faqs-2014-08-22-en#12)
>
> /Working relationship with ICG / IANA Stewardship CWG/
>
> * Consider including reference to regular meetings between chairs
> * Clarify the role of the board (not related to co-ordination, but
> to final approval of proposals) - include link to board resolution
> * Review this section and consider clarifying
> * Main focus should be on IANA Stewardship Transition CWG as ICG
> just has a co-ordinating role
>
> /Expert Advisors/
>
> * Section captures comments provided by Mathieu
>
> *Action item:*
>
> * Mathieu to draft language to update problem statement - need to
> close gap in accountability (trust of stakeholders in current
> accountability mechanisms - not deemed sufficient, part of which
> needs to be addressed prior to transition, part of which can be
> done after. Expand in goals section what the CWG is expected to
> achieve. Following that, Mathieu will review other parts of the
> document to make sure these align (including work stream 1 and 2
> descriptions)
> * Staff to collate Larry Stricklyn's & Fadi's statements/comments
> from recent speeches related to this effort
> * DT members to review issues collated in public comment period and
> phrase those into questions that can be included for each work
> stream - Keith volunteered to work with RySG to develop a first
> list of questions for DT review. Matthew volunteered to assist
> with this as well.
> * Avri to review deliverables section and suggest additional edits
> based on comments received, if needed
> * Update draft language in working relationship with CCWG and ICG to
> reflect comments received
> * Next meeting has been scheduled for *Thursday 30 October at 13.00 UTC*
>
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