[bc-gnso] ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers for the Third Review of ICANN Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3)

[Chantelle Doerksen <chantelle.doerksen@xxxxxxxxx>]

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=kGjCkMEuPQ3neSMceMPS2wNRRsKAP4QOtPa6HHtD8E0&e=>
News Alert

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-31-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2017-2D01-2D31-2Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=lRUFeSIq_C-z-jJDKq0_VpFY1HoU8yEwRXGZ_pFS0pU&e=>

________________________________
Call for Volunteers for the Third Review of ICANN Accountability and 
Transparency (ATRT3)

31 January 2017

Represent the global stakeholder community by participating in ICANN Reviews. 
Apply today to join the team of global experts that will help improve the 
transparency and accountability of ICANN, and ensure it meets its commitments 
to the global community.

ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the third review of ICANN 
Accountability and Transparency 
(ATRT3)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_reviews_specific-2Dreviews_atrt&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=4gxHuBIg0URpX4SZkqedGD7rqvB2u2kSyT1omvQr1EE&e=>.
 To apply, please click 
here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_atrt3-2Dcall-2Dfor-2Dvolunteers-2Dsoi-2D30jan17-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=bXNdnGw87OJIBeRiYNJPdqbphVT5N0Nj2s8siTCCrE0&e=>
 [PDF, 2.78 MB] to fill out your Statement of Interest. You may also print out 
the Statement of Interest form and submit it to 
reviews@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:reviews@xxxxxxxxx>.

Candidates are asked to submit their application materials by Friday, 21 April 
2017, 23:59 UTC. All applications and supporting materials will be published as 
they are received on the public ATRT3 wiki 
page[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atrt_Applications-2BReceived&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=x3rlVw1jeFg-yn4vGasxuYdDKnFJRbUWw4C3LhYfHrI&e=>.

Context and Chronology

The specific objectives for the Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3) Review 
are to review ICANN's execution of its commitment to maintain and improve 
robust mechanisms for public input, accountability, and transparency so as to 
ensure that the outcomes of its decision-making reflect the public interest and 
are accountabile to the Internet community.

ICANN's Accountability and Transparency Review originated under the Affirmation 
of Commitments in 2009. Effective 1 October 2016, ICANN's obligation to conduct 
this review was incorporated into ICANN Bylaws. The composition of the Review 
Team will be determined by the ICANN community. For more information, please 
see Section 4.6. of the ICANN 
Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=RGVmQaNiXHIB4sBWwLDoDbRs1aeBlWBUTo1Q-4A5IKQ&e=>.

More information is included in the "Background" section below to provide an 
overview of events leading up to this Call for Volunteers.

Scope of the Accountability and Transparency Review

The ICANN 
Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=RGVmQaNiXHIB4sBWwLDoDbRs1aeBlWBUTo1Q-4A5IKQ&e=>
 mandate that the community conduct a periodic Review to assess how ICANN is 
executing its commitment to maintain and improve robust mechanisms for public 
input, accountability, and transparency. This ensures that the outcomes of its 
decision-making reflect the public interest and are accountable to the Internet 
community. The focus of the ATRT3 Review may include, but is not limited to, 
the following:

  *   Assess and improve Board governance which may include an ongoing 
evaluation of Board performance, the Board selection process, the extent to 
which the Board's composition and allocation structure meets ICANN's present 
and future needs, and the appeal mechanisms for Board decisions contained in 
the Bylaws;
  *   Assess the role and effectiveness of the GAC's interaction with the Board 
and with the broader ICANN community; make recommendations for improvements to 
ensure effective consideration by ICANN of GAC input on the public policy 
aspects of the technical coordination of the DNS;
  *   Assess and improve the processes by which ICANN receives public input 
(including adequate explanation of decisions taken and rationale);
  *   Assess the extent to which ICANN's decisions are supported and accepted 
by the Internet community;
  *   Assess the policy development process to facilitate enhanced cross 
community deliberations, and effective and timely policy development;
  *   Assess and improve the Independent Review Process; and
  *   Assess the extent to which prior Accountability and Transparency Review 
recommendations have been implemented and the extent to which implementation of 
such recommendations has resulted in the intended effect.

Compensation

ATRT3 Review Team members will not receive compensation from ICANN for their 
service on the team. However, travel, meal and lodging costs for Review Team 
members who participate in Review Team meetings will be reimbursed upon request 
in accordance with ICANN's community support travel 
guidelines[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_news_in-2Dfocus_travel-2Dsupport&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=5p6k6GJYtRddDdBWTMv2-lNNoQ1VMvABh-FxEFyo5sI&e=>.

Responsibilities

Review Team members will have the following general responsibilities:

  *   Participate in creation of charter documents for the Review Team;
  *   Select appropriate performance indicators and benchmarks;
  *   Consider public, ICANN Organization and Board input and incorporate it as 
appropriate in Review Team recommendations;
  *   Determine whether additional data or analysis is needed and participate 
in an ensuing provider selection, if necessary, in accordance with ICANN 
procurement practices;
  *   Provide timely updates to the community on the status of the Review 
Team's work;
  *   Analyze findings;
  *   Draw conclusions based on findings, develop useful, feasible and 
implementable recommendations;
  *   Provide guidance on prioritization of recommendations and definition of 
desired outcomes;
  *   Post the Draft Report of the Review Team for public review and comment;
  *   Deliver a Final Report of the Review Team;
  *   Designate several Review Team members to participate in the 
implementation planning work that follows the delivery of the Final Report of 
the Review Team and Board action on the recommendations.

Skills and Experience

To compose a well-balanced Review Team, ICANN seeks members who, in the 
aggregate, possess the following skills and experience:

  *   Performance assessment and audits
  *   Good governance and board performance
  *   Performance measurement
  *   Process improvement
  *   Knowledge of recognized frameworks for organizational excellence
  *   Principles of accountability applicable to organizations broadly similar 
to ICANN

Desired Attributes

Applicants should possess the following professional and personal attributes:

  *   Commitment and time to participate
  *   Multistakeholder community understanding
  *   Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude
  *   Willingness to learn
  *   Readiness to contribute
  *   Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or 
preconceptions
  *   Analytical skills
  *   Good communication skills using multiple methods and tools

Methodology, Budget and Support

ICANN will provide the Review Team with a clearly articulated review budget. 
Throughout the Review, the Review Team will periodically report on its progress 
related to planned schedule and budget.

ICANN organizational support will be made available to the Review Team. Support 
will include assistance with project management, organization of work, 
documents and activities, and sharing of tools and best practices for 
conducting an effective review.

English is the working language of the Review Team. Key communications and 
documents will be translated in accordance with the ICANN Language Services 
policies[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_policies-2Dprocedures-2D18may12-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=nizUKI2UmKfu3PCkkqN08nx0VkfGxq3Y0eQGcbjXJ_0&e=>
 [PDF, 277 KB].

Background

The ICANN 
Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23article4&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=RGVmQaNiXHIB4sBWwLDoDbRs1aeBlWBUTo1Q-4A5IKQ&e=>
 stipulate that "The Accountability and Transparency Review shall be conducted 
no less frequently than every five years measured from the date the previous 
Accountability and Transparency Review Team was convened." That would mean that 
the Call for Volunteers would take place no later than 4 October 2017. However, 
prior to the incorporation of this review into the ICANN Bylaws, several events 
took place leading up to ICANN's current commitment to launch the Call for 
Volunteers for ATRT3 in January 2017.

The information presented below provides an overview of events leading up to 
this Call for Volunteers.

  *   October 2012 – Call for 
Volunteers[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_call-2Dfor-2Dvolunteers-2D2012-2D10-2D05-2Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=fCRu6kfC0PIoxSWWelQyhYDlFPxRTpMrBi2_1sIyilA&e=>
 for the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2).
  *   February 2013 – Review Team (ATRT2) 
announced[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_composition-2D2013-2D02-2D15-2Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=OjbOorn5YiTLmPPslJ3I2SVxBmuEWqtF6pdfyjORbsw&e=>.
  *   December 2013 – ATRT2 issued Final 
Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_final-2Drecommendations-2D31dec13-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=9eEHpy4g5tJ5_mEvwvS3g3XwTBH6mTlDU55762hcceM&e=>
 [PDF, 3.46 MB] and Recommendations.
  *   June 2014 - the ICANN Board of Directors accepted all twelve ATRT2 
Recommendations and directed the President and CEO of ICANN, through his 
designee(s), to proceed with the implementation - Resolution 
2014.06.26.14[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_board-2Dmaterial_resolutions-2D2014-2D06-2D26-2Den-232.d&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=RpHSK9vCJoBqcWB98ij093rfqiKLCyIEDSwQllfI0Nk&e=>.
 For more information on the status of the implementation activities, please 
visit the ATRT2 Implementation 
Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atrt_ATRT2-2BImplementation-2BProgram&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=TOVxudFmH1peivutANBL3jv7yKSHpYKNSZ34MfOFvtA&e=>.
  *   July 2015 - In response to community concerns about workload, the ICANN 
Board delayed the start of ATRT3 until July 2017 via Resolution 
2015.07.28.09[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_board-2Dmaterial_resolutions-2D2015-2D07-2D28-2Den-232.c&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=2vc8nZmVnlmBpUvgDJhyRYOV72B7tQNHLZ7EsKul_eo&e=>.
 Note that under the Affirmation of Commitments, reviews were on a shorter 
cycle.
  *   January 2016 - In response to concerns raised by The National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) about delaying ATRT3 
until July 2017, ICANN 
noted[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_correspondence_chehade-2Dto-2Dstrickling-2D28jan16-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=eJaCqX8Y_Z4L1NXyCQSUkPqzmiULPaT3p01tbCSMxCs&e=>
 [PDF, 469 KB] that the Call for Volunteers to form the ATRT3 Review Team will 
be launched in January 2017.
  *   August 2016 - the Co-Chairs of the Cross Community Working Group on ICANN 
Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) 
wrote[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_correspondence_sanchez-2Det-2Dal-2Dto-2Dicann-2Dboard-2D08aug16-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=Nrl9oGOOds1XrKxChQH9tdeWNa5Clp1AJO7Pa6iOjlk&e=>
 [PDF, 118 KB] to the ICANN Board, presenting possible options of how to 
combine Work Stream 2 (WS2) efforts and the ATRT3 work, to avoid work 
duplication. The co-Chairs took this step because as the IANA Stewardship 
Transition was being completed, and the ICANN Community was engaged in WS2 to 
address remaining issues, many of the WS2 topics were related to issues 
expected to be addressed in the ATRT3, i.e. accountability and transparency.
  *   October 2016 - The ICANN Board 
responded[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_correspondence_crocker-2Dto-2Dsanchez-2Det-2Dal-2D24oct16-2Den.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=7keQxTxbVJNz5i0AKgRhOmSaIplp5snGgJzbrsip3BA&e=>
 [PDF, 439 KB] that, "It is not up to the Board to dictate the scope of this 
important community review. While we share the concerns raised of avoiding 
duplication of resources, it is essential that the broader ICANN community have 
a voice in determining how the ATRT3 should be scoped in alignment with the 
Bylaws. The Board and the ICANN Organization stand ready to support the 
community's direction."
  *   December 2016 - the CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs contacted the SO/AC 
Chairs<http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/2016-December/013432.html>,
 proposing a limited scope for ATRT3 as well as a reduced-size Review Team. 
They suggested that, if the broader ICANN Community agrees with the proposal 
and rationale, the SO/AC chairs issue a public statement or a letter to the 
ICANN CEO and Board Chair that explains why a limited scope is appropriate and 
indicate the level of support among the ICANN community for this limitation. 
ICANN organization is not aware of any collective community response to the 
CCWG-Accountability Co-Chair's note.

Additional Materials
Call for Volunteers: Accountability & Transparency Review 
Team[slideshare.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.slideshare.net_icannpresentations_call-2Dfor-2Dvolunteers-2Daccountability-2Dtransparency-2Dreview-2Dteam&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=YoUlJbpF2QROosmLzBXFYKvIJvd8VY0r0woWZG-P-0E&e=>
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ICANN[slideshare.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.slideshare.net_icannpresentations&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=wL3Zo2cS0E1587i1K6plo1c3_QE_VYKpzxK_zxU6nHchrvvSIST7VWCi3I7o_dqG&m=QVCSS1Qnm8MQjeLKVMQ_Mlyc8AOuUb2Xkc40A7hRn_4&s=W1wFX3ACMkZzULGdZXQlFKLO6t1EF6btLpbjzDzQt6A&e=>
Contact

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