Public Comment is a vital part of our multistakeholder model. It provides a mechanism for stakeholders to have their opinions and recommendations formally and publicly documented. It is an opportunity for the ICANN community to effect change and improve policies and operations.
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This attachment provides detailed input in addition to completing the Public Comment Proceeding form. It offers specific recommendations to improve the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statements of Interest before adoption. The submission suggests clarifying triggers for disclosure updates, differentiating between conflicts of interest and influence, introducing minimum disclosure standards across SO/ACs, providing clearer enforcement guidance for community leaders, and encouraging multilingual accessibility. It also proposes new examples in the training and enforcement section, including use cases related to Universal Acceptance (UA), IDNs, open-source contributors, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), public advocates, and individuals with multiple roles. These inputs aim to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and consistency within the ICANN multistakeholder model.
The updated Code of Conduct concerning Statements of Interest demonstrates thoughtful refinement and strong alignment with community expectations around transparency and ethical participation. To further strengthen clarity and usability:
Additional specificity on triggers for disclosure updates and enforcement actions would enhance community confidence.
Introducing standardized minimum disclosure elements across SO/ACs would reduce inconsistency and ambiguity.
Supplementing the examples section with scenarios involving Universal Acceptance/IDNs, open-source roles, IGOs, or social media influence would support evolving stakeholder dynamics.
Overall, the draft is a solid foundation, and with these refinements, it can serve as a durable, inclusive, and enforceable ethical guideline for the ICANN community.