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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Apologies for cross posting. Sharing an overview of the
discussions going on in India related to IANA Stewardship Transition and
ICANN Accountability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Amrita Choudhury<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-align:center;
text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><img width=290 height=78
id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D0A1DB.11263210"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div style='border:solid #C00000 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='background:#002060'><strong><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:white'>CCAOI
Newsletter</span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:white'>
<b>May,<strong>
2015</strong></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class=default0 align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div style='border:solid #C00000 3.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#C00000'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:white'>CCAOI organizes a Round Table Discussion </span></b><b><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:white'>on “IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability Process &
India’s Position” </span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:white'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The Round Table
Discussion on the “IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability Process and
India’s Position” was held on 30<sup>th</sup> May, 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Over 95
participants from different stakeholder communities of India viz., Industry,
Industry Associations, Academia, Civil Society, Lawyers, Consultants,
Government, Students, etc. participated in the discussion. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Besides
there were over 25 remote participants not only from different cities of India
(such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Indore, Trivandrum, etc.) but also,
members of ISOC Chapters from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, who joined
remotely.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The salient
features of the study on the Indian Perspective on IANA Stewardship Transition
were shared with the audience. The Chair, Dr. Ajay Kumar, shared a brief
overview on the importance of participation of India in this discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><img width=655 height=347 id="Picture_x0020_2"
src="cid:image002.jpg@01D0A1DB.11263210" alt="Picture 1"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>During the
discussion the participants acknowledged the following needs:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span
style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Stakeholders from India need
to be more proactive and participative.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span
style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The issues related to Internet
Stability and Security; clarity in the jurisdiction of ICANN;
Accountability and transparency of ICANN and IANA Operator and
Standards, need to be prioritized: <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>The participants also raised concerns regarding:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>The lack of clarity on notion of 'community' <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>The CWG Draft 2 being too different from Draft 1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>CCWG Accountability draft is complex<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Lack of in-depth discussion on jurisdiction of ICANN especially,
US jurisdiction of ICANN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Unrealistic timelines of IANA transition and ICANN Accountability <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Language is a barrier in the public consultation process<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>No clarity about replacement of outgoing CEO of ICANN <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;text-align:justify'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph align=center style='margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><img width=714 height=263 id="Picture_x0020_3"
src="cid:image003.jpg@01D0A1DB.11263210" alt="Picture 2"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Some suggestions made by the participants included: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=square>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Encourage
collaboration at regional level to share concerns and build views, and to
evolve best practices;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Leverage
India’s huge potential derived from its participation in protocols and
standards development;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lay
emphasis on accountability track including financial accountability
of ICANN, and use of proceeds from new gTLD auctions;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Focus
on accountability of not just ICANN, but also contributors to IETF, RIRs,
National Names and Number Registries and other players including
respective staff and secretariats;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Promote
greater ICANN engagement through more face to face meetings across the
world;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Prioritize
on the core guiding principles of security, stability and resilience in
all the discussions;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Ensure
focus of internet governance on interests of internet
users/consumers. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#002060'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:white'>CCAOI releases Report on “A Study on the Indian Perspective on the
IANA Stewardship Transition”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Dr. Ajay
Kumar, Joint Secretary, DeitY released the report on “A Study on the Indian
Perspective on the IANA Stewardship Transition”, conducted by CCAOI, during the
round table on 30<sup>th</sup> May 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The study was
conducted with the support of NIXI over a period of three months, to identify
the issues related to the NTIA stewardship transition from the IANA operations,
the different strains of thoughts, along with their convergence and divergence,
review the central issues from India perspective after extensive consultation
with stakeholders, highlighting their importance and make recommendations on
what should be the most appropriate position for India. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Representatives
of all Stakeholder communities - Government, Industry, Industry Associations,
Civil Society, Academia, Experts, Lawyers, Educationists, Politicians, Media
and Internet users were met and interviewed to have an in-depth understanding
on the matter and then formulate the recommendations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The report recommends
that a credible independent body must replace NTIA which would be subject to
international law, have an executive board composed of independent persons,
have an advisory board to address policy matters, have a constitution that
prevents capture by any state player, obliged to act transparently and
proportionally, be free to design its own structure and work rules, able to
raise its own resources and not be bound to accept directives other than
from a duly constituted board.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The report also
recommends that India must prioritize policy issue over operational issue
concerns, seek higher levels of accountability for ICANN and not its
replacement, undertake serious consultations with its large IT industry, create
awareness within government and outside about internet governance matters,
recognize its stake in a single and smooth functioning internet, enabled by the
existing ‘multistakeholder’ bodies involved in the IANA function, reject
proposals which lack acceptable levels of accountability of ICANN and recognize
that a successful Digital India Programme can radically increase its stake in
internet governance including the IANA functions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The report can be downloaded from the
following link: http://www.ccaoi.in/UI/links/fwresearch/Study%20on%20the%20Indian%20Perspective%20on%20IANA%20transition.pdf<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#C00000'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:white'>Government of India comments on the second Draft proposal on CWG
Naming <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Indian
Government’s </span><span lang=EN-IN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>comments submitted </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>on the </span><span lang=EN-IN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:
115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>2<sup>nd</sup> draft of
CWG Naming Proposal are not limited to the proposal from the names community,
but also include some broader concerns and principles in respect of the IANA
transition process. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Some
of the points raised by the Indian Government include, concern that if ICANN is
awarded the role of the perpetual contracting authority for the IANA function,
it can create an impression that ICANN is no longer purely a technical
coordination body. The submission supports creation of Contract Co., highlights
the absence of external accountability and no mechanism to change in case of
dissatisfactory service, ICANN's role in naming policy development to another
entity. The document suggests that checks and balances should be laid out
against powers to be exercised by ICANN. The issue of legal jurisdiction and
need for checks and balances on the performance of the policy development role
with respect to names has also been highlighted. The submission suggests that
the role of the Root Zone Maintainer should be included within the scope of the
present transition process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The
other submission for India includes a submission by ISOC Chennai, CCG and a
proposal by an individual.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>ISOC
Chennai in their submission has suggested the concept of notional separation of
ICANN for managing IANA functions. They suggest that there is no need in the
structurally separate IANA for the IETF/RIRs/ Registries
(customers)/Governments and Users. Further, IETF / RIRs / Registries / Users /
Governments could stay within ICANN, all the IANA oversight could be overlooked
by ICANN. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>CCG
questions the basis for removal of MRT, how the inputs of the community
were factored for CWG to conclude that ICANN would be the custodian of IANA
functions, need for creating an ICANN “affiliate” to perform IANA functions,
checks in place for smooth function of root zone system post transition. The
submission also questions the composition of the PTI Board, its jurisdiction,
reasons to do away altogether with the requirement of “authorisation” to root
zone changes etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The
other individual submission states that the process is not inclusive and just
limited to elitists. The submission suggests that more outreach in local
languages would help to increase participation from the unrepresented
communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-IN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>To view the
Indian Government submission, visit: </span><span lang=EN-IN style='font-family:
"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-cwg-stewardship-draft-proposal-22apr15/msg00020.html<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>To view all the
comments submitted, visit:
http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-cwg-stewardship-draft-proposal-22apr15/</span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#002060'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:white'>Comments from India on the CCWG Accountability Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-IN
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>There have been three comments from India on the <b>CCWG
Accountability Group’s proposal</b> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>so far.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Government
of India in their submission commented on the accountability of ICANN, as an
IANA Functions Operator, an Entity Involved in Policy Development, the ambit of
ICANN Accountability; the issue of Nature of Accountability, the issue of
Accountability and Community Empowerment, whom ICANN would be accountable to.
It also raises questions on ICANN’s Organizational DNA, Transparency and
Processes, Jurisdiction and requirement for more Stress Tests. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The CCAOI submission
highlights that the draft seems quite complex which might make it more
difficult for the stakeholders to participate in the process. For enhanced
engagement of the global community outside ICANN, it suggests more face to face
meetings across the world and outreach activities. The lack in-depth discussion
of jurisdiction of ICANN is also highlighted. It also suggests that financial
accountability of ICANN must be included in the accountability discussion.
Lastly, it is also suggested that accountability should also be extended to
contributors such as IETF, RIRs, National Names and Number Registries and other
players including respective staff and secretariats.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>In the CCG submission some
of the issues highlighted include the geographical diversity and compensation
of the IPR panel; definitions of public interest, binding of the ICANN board to
community feedback process, voting structure, board’s accountability to GAC and
jurisdiction issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The Indian
Government’s submission can be viewed from the following link:
http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ccwg-accountability-draft-proposal-04may15/pdfJVAhVXKqvo.pdf<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The CCAOI
submission can be viewed from the link:
http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ccwg-accountability-draft-proposal-04may15/msg00053.html<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The CCG
submission can be viewed from the following link:
http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ccwg-accountability-draft-proposal-04may15/pdf8Q8Vib6ogs.pdf<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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