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GNSO Council 8 August 2024 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew Aug. 10, 2024

Aug. 10, 2024

Dear all, Just a note to inform you that the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting of 8 August 2024 is out. For a curated version of the highlighted agenda item, please visit this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> . *GNSO Council Meeting #8 of 2024 held on 8 Aug 2024 <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…>* *Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/x/C4DyEg> | Documents <https://community.icann.org/x/-IBsFQ> | Motions <https://community.icann.org/x/_oBsFQ>* - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> - Item 3: Consent Agenda - GNSO Review of the GAC ICANN80 Communiqué - *Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - GNSO Liaison to the GAC Replacement* - *Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Adoption of the SPIRT Charter* - *Item 6: COUNCIL VOTE - Accuracy Scoping Team* - *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Accuracy of Registration Data* - *Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Small Team Plus on Singulars/Plurals* - *Item 9: COUNCIL UPDATE - Transfer Policy Review PDP - Initial Report Format* - *Item 10: COUNCIL UPDATE - Intellectual Property Constituency Request for Reconsideration* - Item 11: Any Other Business - 11.1 - Independent Review Process - Implementation Oversight Team - Deadline for public comments <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/irp-iot-proposed-updates…>: 16 September - 11.2 - ICANN's Draft Five Year Strategic Plan - Deadline for public comments <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-strategic-pl…>: 17 September - 11.3 - Continuous Improvement Program - Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) Phase 3 Update - 11.4 - Publication <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/preliminary-is…> of Preliminary Issues Report on Latin Script Diacritics - Deadline for public comments <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…>: 10 September As usual, Council meetings are open to observers in listen-only mode. If you would like to observe the meeting on 8 August at 21:00 UTC, please check this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> for details. Thanks for reading / considering. Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…>

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LACRALO final document on the document “How we meet: A discussion document for community dialogue”.
by Sergio Salinas Porto Aug. 7, 2024

Aug. 7, 2024

Dear friends, I am sending the final document of LACRALO on the document “How we meet: A discussion document for community dialogue”. As a contribution from our region to the debate originated by the document sent. Kind regards *Sergio Salinas Porto**Presidente Internauta Argentina - LACRALO/ICANN <https://atlarge.icann.org/ralos/lacralo>**Asociación Argentina de Usuarios de Internet <http://www.internauta.org.ar/>/FeTIA <http://www.fetia.org.ar/>**FUILAC- Federación de Usuarios de Internet de LAC <https://fuilac.org>**facebook: salinasporto <http://www.facebook.com/salinasporto> **twitter: sergiosalinas <http://twitter.com/sergiosalinas>**Mobi:+54 9 223 5 215819**"Ojalá podamos ser desobedientes, cada vez que recibimos órdenes que humillan nuestra * * conciencia o violan nuestro sentido común" Eduardo Galeano*

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Request to complete a poll related to the Public Comment on FY26-30 Strategic Plan Development
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 5, 2024

Aug. 5, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of the At-Large FY26-FY30 Strategic Plan Team<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2024-07-31+At-Large+FY26-FY30+S…>, a sub-group of the Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group, you are requested to complete a poll related to the Public Comment on FY26-30 Strategic Plan Development<https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY26-30+Strategic+Plan+D…>. The link to the poll in English is available here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1--p1TVc_tElml3tiVEGHRGz5ZbROomEJHjZRaVx3WB…>. The French and Spanish versions will be circulated as soon as they are available. Please complete the poll by Thursday, 14 August 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The results of this poll will contribute to the ALAC response to the Public Comment. Therefore, you are requested to make every effort to complete the poll before the deadline. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_1215918493]

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Input sought on the At-Large Contribution to the "How We Meet" Dialogue
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of ALAC Leadership, please note that At-Large community members are encouraged to read the full ICANN's Policy & Advice Development staff team discussion paper<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/356024664/How%20We%20Meet%…> and are invited to pose questions, provide input or comments to the paper, on this Google Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T1OwQZWIb_3UFpxs_Yta_tnK8ZaNONilanjM8Jz…> by way of inserting a comment to relevant sections .Please do not edit the text in this Google Doc in any way. If you wish to offer questions, input or comments but are unsure of or do not see an appropriate place for them under Section II, please add them to the Other Questions, Input or Comments section<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T1OwQZWIb_3UFpxs_Yta_tnK8ZaNONilanjM8Jz…>. The ALAC Chair and Co-Vice Chairs will, beginning on 12 August 2024, review the initial round of questions, inputs, comments received and advise the At-Large community of next steps, vis a vis a phased dialogue approach being driven by ICANN Org. At-Large Staff will collate and/or format all questions, input or comments received in this Google Doc to enable optimum readability while preserving each contributor’s contribution to the extent feasible. Kind regards, At-Large staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_3176974396]

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ALAC Members - a 48-hour Consensus call on the "ICANN Principles of Continuous Improvement as they relate to the ALAC" Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Justine Chew and Claire Craig, ALAC Co-Vice Chairs, this is a 48-hour Consensus call for the 15 members of the ALAC on the report entitled “ICANN Principles of Continuous Improvement as they relate to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VM2OxN8zZEMtz6dDUj7fF9a_T7vToP8WVH3g6uO…>” prepared by the ALAC CIP Small Team. Earlier versions of this document have been presented on the 23 July ALAC monthly call and the 18 July OFB-WG call. The Consensus call will close on Thursday, 25 July at 23:59 UTC. Please let us know if you have any significant comments or concerns related to this document. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_828750295]

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Reminder - ICANN to Host Webinars on Applicant Support Program Outreach
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

Dear At-Large Community Members, ICANN org recently announced<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-to-host-webinars-on-ap…> that it will host two webinars this month to discuss the upcoming launch of the Applicant Support Program (ASP). The webinars will focus on how the ICANN volunteer community can participate in engagement and outreach efforts to support the ASP. The ASP is an initiative of the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program: Next Round that will make gTLD application fees and evaluation processes more accessible to entities that may be interested in applying for a gTLD but are unable to because of financial or other resource constraints. The webinars will provide a high-level overview of the ASP and include information on what types of entities qualify for support, the different types of financial and nonfinancial support available, and key dates and resources. The webinars also will be an opportunity for ICANN org and the community to discuss how to collaborate on reaching as many potential applicants as possible. This includes discussion about target audiences, events, locations, and available outreach materials. Fostering diverse participation in the next round of new gTLDs is critical to the success of the New gTLD Program, and community involvement in global engagement and outreach efforts is essential. All ICANN community members, and anyone interested in the ASP or the New gTLD Program: Next Round, are encouraged to join. The webinars will be offered at two times, and you only need to register for one. Click on your preferred date to register: Webinar 1: Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regions Tuesday, 30 July 2024, at 15:30–16:30 UTC<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_txF-rBj-RmKs_Ll3iAQxNA#/registrat…> (This webinar will be presented in English with interpretation available in Arabic and French.) Webinar 2: The Americas Region Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 16:00–17:00 UTC<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6MuQ4ThTVSpbz6m250fMw#/registrat…> (This webinar will be presented in English with interpretation available in Spanish.) Please note that a webinar that accommodates the Asia-Pacific region will be held in August and announced shortly. For more information on the ASP and the New gTLD Program: Next Round visit the program website<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/>. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ALAC Monthly Meeting Liaison Input
by Joanna Kulesza July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to share a detailed report that outlines the next steps following the GAC Kigali Communiqué. This report provides an in-depth update on the actions and developments stemming from the Kigali meeting and reflects the GAC leadership's support for these initiatives. It can also be found here: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GAC+Liaison+Reports . The report highlights key issues that impact the multistakeholder model of Internet governance, including geopolitical influences. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the steps we will take to address these critical matters and ensure alignment with our agreed-upon priorities. I encourage you to review the report and provide any feedback or suggestions you may have. Thank you for your attention. -- Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ------------------- Joanna Kulesza, PhD Professor of International Law Lodz Cyber Hub / University of Lodz Law School / Poland www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl (EURALO ALS 341) ALAC / EURALO / ALAC Liaison to the GAC

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July ccNSO meetings report
by Laura Margolis July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024

Dear All, Hope you are doing great. Unfortunately I won’t be able to be in the next ALAC meeting because I will be travelling, but here is the written report. This month we have the monthly *ccNSO Council meeting* and the *meeting between ccNSO and GNSO*. *ccNSO meeting 207* was held on *July 18th., 2024.* You can find the complete AGENDA <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> and draft NOTES <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> and Working Groups and Committees WRITTEN UPDATES <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> here and also on our WIKI SPACE <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> Meeting recording available here <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/mpGrQnjL8MWFBv_UZEt417MeRipXK-57V2IfYeg4std5…> I will highlight some of the topics of the meeting: *ICANN STRATEGY FOR WSIS+20* A meeting has been held on July 16th., between ccNSO and Sally Costerton, regarding ICANN WSIS+20 Strategy. Here are some of the notes of the meeting: The following items were discussed and related actions will be executed together (either individually or together) for further cooperation. *Improving Coordination * - We will set up a smaller working group, composed of members of our WSIS+20 Outreach Network, to provide a regular forum for interested participants to coordinate more effectively. We welcome your suggestion for ccNSO members to participate in this group. We will arrange regular calls for this working group to strategize ways to engage in the WSIS+20 discussions. - With regard to specific stakeholder groups and interested parties that have a specific interest in the WSIS+20 discussions, we welcome the opportunity to establish small ad-hoc groups to enable an exchange of ideas in relation to those specific areas. Any ad-hoc group set up with ICANN coordination should operate under the principles of transparent dialogue and open participation. - ICANN expects to partner closely with the ccTLD Technical Community Coalition that was announced earlier this year. *Proactively Providing WSIS+20 Analysis and Recommendations * - As part of our work with the WSIS+20 Outreach Network, ICANN will provide WSIS+20 related analysis, talking points, and recommendations for action. These talking points of course may be used by ccTLD members in their interactions with their respective governments. - Working with the community, ICANN will continue to publish information about public calls for submissions to the UN bodies. *Providing Core Messaging * - We will provide more detailed messaging about the WSIS+20 Review Process on the WSIS+20 Outreach Network page of the ICANN website. *Messaging for Media Engagement * We will collaborate further to ensure we have consistent key messages for the media. These messages will include, among others: - Information about the UN processes and what these processes mean for the future of the multistakeholder model of Internet governance - How ICANN’s multistakeholder model of governance and the ICANN SO/ACs have contributed to the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS, and thus to the functioning of the single, interoperable Internet. *CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS OR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR VARIOUS GROUPS * A call for volunteers has been launched for the following positions: - Members ccNSO Policy Gap Analysis Working Group (PGA WG) - At least three and maximum six Council members to the ccNSO Onboarding and Mentoring Committee (OMC), including one NomCom - appointed Councillor and one member from the broader ccTLD community - One ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC - One ccNSO appointed liaison to GNSO Council - One ccNSO appointed liaison to UASG - One ccNSO delegate to NomCom - One ccNSO Member and one Alternate to Customer Standing Committee (CSC) *Note:* *some of the calls were closed already and members appointed.* *Laura Margolis is confirmed as a participant of the new PGA WG.* Complete information on the appointments is available on the NOTES <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> *INTERMEETING DECISIONS – SINCE LAST MEETING IN JUNE (206)* 206-A – Order of preference for candidates that applied for the Pilot Holist Review 206-B – Approval timeline for Councillors 360 evaluation 206-C – Approval of Council Statement regarding ICANN’s role in the coordination efforts by the technical community, in support of the Multistakeholder Model. *ICANN 81 Meeting * Blocked schedule has been shared. A suggestion for a plenary session has been discussed. *FOR DECISION:* *Annual Council Elections* – approval of timeline and appointment of Elections Council Manager Joke Braeken has been elected as the Elections Council Manager The following Councils should step down: Biyi Oladipo (AF Region) Jordan Carter (AP Region) Nick Wenban-Smith (EU Region) Demi Getschko (LAC Region) Pablo Rodriguez (NA Region) In accordance with the adopted timeline the ccNSO Council launches the ccNSO Council Election Process and requests the Election Process Manager to open the call for Nominations on 1st. October 2024. *Tech WG* Jacques Latour stepped down before the end of his term, and Niklas Poussette was elected as the new Vice Chair. Ondrej Filip ended his 3 years term and was reappointed as Vice Chair for a new 3 years term. *3rd CSC Effectiveness Review: How to handle the review* *Background:* According to the ICANN Bylaws and Charter of the Customer Standing Committee, the 3rd CSC effectiveness review is expected to start around 1 October 2024. The 2nd Review was concluded in June 2022, and one of the recommendations was to amend the ICANN Bylaws (and Charter of the CSC) to expand the duration between the reviews to five years after the previous review was concluded. Amending section 17.3 is a Fundamental Bylaw change. Further, according to section 17.3 (b) the method of review will be determined by the ccNSO and GNSO and the findings of the review will be published on the Website. *Action:* Defer the 3rd Effectiveness review. Meeting with GNSO Council agreed to draft a joint letter CSC: support deferral. Not all recommendations have been implemented due to the short time-frame between the conclusion 2nd. review in April 2023. Also noted 3rd. CSC effectiveness will run partially in parallel with 2nd. IANA Function Review, limiting pool of potential liaisons and volunteers. *MEETING ccNSO and GNSO* *ccNSO and GNSO Councils* met on *July 11th., 2024* Agenda meeting available here <https://community.icann.org/display/ccNSOCWS/11+July+2024+-+Joint+Meeting+w…> Zoom recording available here <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/qQ6yt8sZzVfret_crzHgIsEyCzf6pcQE6YimVu-7jS9K…> Activities from both SO were shared and discussed, highlighting CSC related topics: Launch of the 3rd. CSC Effectiveness Review. CSC Membership Selection process. Also meeting strategies were discussed. ccNSO updates were on Policy Gap Analysis (PGA), Continuous Improvement and ccNSO purposes and goals for FY25-26 including portfolio of activities. Brief discussion on WSIS+20. As suggested by Justine, I will be participating in the new PGA WG, so I will keep you informed and we can discuss if we need to appoint any other participant from ALAC to join me. Any questions or topics you would like to know more details, or just deep dive, just let me know. Thank you! Kindest Regards, *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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GNSO Council 18 July 2024 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew July 20, 2024

July 20, 2024

Dear all, Just a note to inform you that the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting of 18 July 2024 is out. For a curated version of the highlighted agenda item, please visit this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> . *GNSO Council Meeting #7 of 2024 held on 18 Jul 2024* *Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/x/CYDyEg> | Documents <https://community.icann.org/x/IoDKF> | Motions <https://community.icann.org/x/IIDKF>* - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> - Item 3: Consent Agenda - GNSO PR Officer - Roles & Responsibilities - Confirmation of GNSO nominees to the Pilot Holistic Review - *Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP on Temporary Specification Phase 1 Urgent Requests* - *Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Accuracy Check-in* - Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué - *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update from Small Team Plus on Singulars/Plurals* - *Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - SubPro Small Team Supplemental Recommendations - Non-Adopted Recommendations* - *Item 9: COUNCIL UPDATE - Intellectual Property Constituency Request for Reconsideration* - Item 10: Any Other Business - 10.1 - Aspirational Statement - 10.2 - SPS Actions Follow-up - Recommendations Report - Public Comment Review - Board Readiness As usual, Council meetings are open to observers in listen-only mode. If you would like to observe the meeting, please check the this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> for details. Thanks for reading / considering. Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…>

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[At-Large] ICANN to Host Webinars on Applicant Support Program Outreach
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

Dear At-Large Community Members, ICANN org recently announced<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-to-host-webinars-on-ap…> that it will host two webinars this month to discuss the upcoming launch of the Applicant Support Program (ASP). The webinars will focus on how the ICANN volunteer community can participate in engagement and outreach efforts to support the ASP. The ASP is an initiative of the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program: Next Round that will make gTLD application fees and evaluation processes more accessible to entities that may be interested in applying for a gTLD but are unable to because of financial or other resource constraints. The webinars will provide a high-level overview of the ASP and include information on what types of entities qualify for support, the different types of financial and nonfinancial support available, and key dates and resources. The webinars also will be an opportunity for ICANN org and the community to discuss how to collaborate on reaching as many potential applicants as possible. This includes discussion about target audiences, events, locations, and available outreach materials. Fostering diverse participation in the next round of new gTLDs is critical to the success of the New gTLD Program, and community involvement in global engagement and outreach efforts is essential. All ICANN community members, and anyone interested in the ASP or the New gTLD Program: Next Round, are encouraged to join. The webinars will be offered at two times, and you only need to register for one. Click on your preferred date to register: Webinar 1: Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regions Tuesday, 30 July 2024, at 15:30–16:30 UTC<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_txF-rBj-RmKs_Ll3iAQxNA#/registrat…> (This webinar will be presented in English with interpretation available in Arabic and French.) Webinar 2: The Americas Region Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 16:00–17:00 UTC<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6MuQ4ThTVSpbz6m250fMw#/registrat…> (This webinar will be presented in English with interpretation available in Spanish.) Please note that a webinar that accommodates the Asia-Pacific region will be held in August and announced shortly. For more information on the ASP and the New gTLD Program: Next Round visit the program website<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/>. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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