[bc-gnso] ICANN transition Work Stream 2 meetings in Helsinki on 25-Jun

[Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

BC Members — the CCWG-Accountability will hold meetings in Helsinki on Sunday 
25-Jun, from 8:30am to 5pm, to begin WORK STREAM 2 projects that will be 
addressed over next 12 to 16 months.

If you’d like to join any of the Work Stream 2 projects (listed below), please 
try to attend this face-to-face meeting.

ICANN’s draft new Bylaws include a transition article tasking the CCWG to 
develop further enhancements to ICANN’s accountability, known as Work Stream 2:

1.     Considering improvements to ICANN’s standards for diversity at all 
levels 

2.     Staff accountability 

3.     Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committee accountability

4.     Improving ICANN’s transparency with a focus on:
a.     Enhancements to ICANN’s existing Document Information Disclosure Policy

b.     Transparency of ICANN’s interactions with governments
c.     Improvements to the whistleblower policy
d.     Transparency of Board deliberations
5.     Developing a Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights
6.     Addressing jurisdiction-related questions
7.     Considering enhancements to the Ombudsman’s role and function
8.     Guidelines for good faith standards of conduct associated with removal 
of directors
9.     Reviewing the Cooperative Engagement Process (part of Independent Review 
Process)