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APRALO Bytes - Applicant Support, 26 Aug 2025
by Justine Chew Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Dear APRALO community members, We are pleased to release this week's *APRALO Byte*, which is on the topic of *Applicant Support*, published at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/412844037/AP… (click on 'Read more'). We would also like to take the opportunity to invite you to join the Applicant Support Program Webinar for the APAC Region <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GABmGg> to be held on 3 September 2025 at 05:00 UTC, which hosted by ICANN in partnership with APRALO. Pre-registration <https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zs1c7B-9RXWFsUkP4mmh6w> is required. Kind regards, APRALO Leadership Team *------------**----------* *APRALO Bytes* (see: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYCbG) is aimed at *keeping the community apprised* of issues or topics of importance to the At-Large and/or APRALO community in a manner that is* issue/topic-focused, informative yet lightweight*, *while encouraging community interest and discourse* in such issues/topics. Feedback and contributions are welcomed; please reach out if you wish to contribute a Byte.

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FINAL REMINDER - Call for Members - 2025-2026 BMSPC and BCEC Members for Board Seat 15 Selection Process
by Heidi Ullrich Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

Dear All, Many thanks to those who have submitted their EOIs for the BCEC and BMSPC for the Board Seat 15 Selection Process. The deadline for applying to be members of these groups is 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 24 August 2025. If you are interested, please send a note to At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> specifying which committee(s) the application is for and attach an Expression of Interest (EoI) explaining your interest and citing any applicable experience/knowledge. Kind regards, Heidi From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM To: "apac-discuss(a)icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, Alan Greenberg <greenberg.alan(a)gmail.com>, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com>, ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: REMINDER - Call for Members - 2025-2026 BMSPC and BCEC Members for Board Seat 15 Selection Process Dear All, To prepare for the selection of the Seat 15 Board Member selected by At-Large to be seated at the October 2026 Annual General Meeting, Jonathan Zuck, the Chair of the ALAC, has asked staff to make an immediate call for members of the two groups which will be responsible for moving the process forward. According to the ALAC Rules of Procedure (2025<https://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2025-06>) the two groups are the 2025-2026 Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) and the 2025-2026 Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC). Please see ALAC Rules of Procedure Section D.19 - Procedure for Making the Selection to fill Seat 15 on the ICANN Board. The deadline for applying to be members of these groups is 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 24 August 2025. If you are interested, please send a note to At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> specifying which committee(s) the application is for and attach an Expression of Interest (EoI) explaining your interest and citing any applicable experience/knowledge. Kind regards, Heidi From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM To: "apac-discuss(a)icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, Alan Greenberg <greenberg.alan(a)gmail.com>, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com>, ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Call for Members - 2025-2026 BMSPC and BCEC Members for Board Seat 15 Selection Process Dear All, To prepare for the selection of the Seat 15 Board Member selected by At-Large to be seated at the October 2026 Annual General Meeting, Jonathan Zuck, the Chair of the ALAC, has asked staff to make an immediate call for members of the two groups which will be responsible for moving the process forward. According to the ALAC Rules of Procedure (2025<https://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2025-06>) the two groups are the 2025-2026 Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) and the 2025-2026 Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC). Please see ALAC Rules of Procedure Section D.19 - Procedure for Making the Selection to fill Seat 15 on the ICANN Board. The deadline for applying to be members of these groups is 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 24 August 2025. If you are interested, please send a note to At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> specifying which committee(s) the application is for and attach an Expression of Interest (EoI) explaining your interest and citing any applicable experience/knowledge. Please note that your personal data submitted with your EoI may be shared with the RALO leadership, RALO ALS representatives, and/or ALAC Members/Leadership, as appropriate, as part of the evaluation and selection process, and that, if selected, your name and regional affiliation will be published on the BCEC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…> or the BMSPC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398163969/B…> as appropriate. The processing of your personal data for these purposes will be carried out in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy and the website Terms of Service. More information is available on the At-Large Board Member 2025-2026 Selection Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…>. The RALO selections may be done by any means thought appropriate by the RALO leadership. The RALO leadership is requested to send a list of their RALO's supported candidates and alternates for each group to the Chair of the ALAC and staff by 23:59 UTC Friday, 29 August 2025. The ALAC will name the final membership soon after. The details of the two groups are: 1) Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) According to Article 19.2 of the ALAC Rules of Procedure: "The ALAC shall name a Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) which shall oversee the entire selection process including the election culminating the process but excluding those responsibilities specifically retained by the ALAC or given to the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee. The BMSPC shall be led by a chair selected by the ALAC and one Member from each region selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC. For each region, one Alternate member will be selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC who can replace a Member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BMSPC Chair in accordance with BMSPC guidelines." The group is open to ALAC Members, At-Large community members and to RALO Leaders. However, the membership should include members of the community with significant experience from previous Board Director selected by At-Large process. English will be the working language of this group. The workload of the BMSPC is not expected to be very heavy. The group must be regionally balanced, with one representative from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Please note that no member of the 2025-2026 BMSPC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. The first meeting of the BMSPC will be scheduled for early September. 2) Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) The ALAC Rules of Procedures state the following on the composition and task of the BCEC: "19.3 The ALAC shall name a Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) to compile an initial slate of candidates for election to Seat 15. A new BCEC consisting of two Members selected by each of the RALOs plus a chair selected by the ALAC will be convened for each Board seat selection process. Each RALO shall also select an Alternate who can replace a member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BCEC Chair in accordance with BCEC guidelines." "19.4 The task of the BCEC is to identify applicants who would each make an excellent Board Director.“ “19.4.1 Applicant selected by the BCEC must meet the criteria specified in the ICANN Bylaws Article VI, Section 3 (http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3 [icann.org]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3%2520%5Bicann.org%5D>). These criteria include but are not limited to being: a) accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and a demonstrated capacity for thoughtful group decision-making; and b) persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN decisions on the global Internet community, and committed to the success of ICANN. Moreover, the Director selected by the At-Large Community must understand the mission of At-Large and the needs of the global community of Internet end users." "19.5.1 No member of the electorate (Paragraph 19.10) may simultaneously serve as a member of the BCEC." According to 19.5.1, members of the electorate (i.e., members of the ALAC and RALO Chairs who will be serving in 2025-2026) may not be BCEC members. The group must be regionally balanced, with two representatives from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Additionally, no member of the 2025-2026 BCEC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. Please note that experience on previous BCECs, on the ICANN Nominating Committee or comparable experience is an asset. The RALO selection methodology must ensure that only suitably qualified candidates are put forward to the ALAC by the RALO Chair. English will be the working language of this group. The first meeting of the BCEC will be scheduled for early September. RALO selections will be subject to ALAC ratification, ensuring that all criteria and requirements are met. Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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REMINDER - Call for Members - 2025-2026 BMSPC and BCEC Members for Board Seat 15 Selection Process
by Heidi Ullrich Aug. 21, 2025

Aug. 21, 2025

Dear All, To prepare for the selection of the Seat 15 Board Member selected by At-Large to be seated at the October 2026 Annual General Meeting, Jonathan Zuck, the Chair of the ALAC, has asked staff to make an immediate call for members of the two groups which will be responsible for moving the process forward. According to the ALAC Rules of Procedure (2025<https://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2025-06>) the two groups are the 2025-2026 Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) and the 2025-2026 Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC). Please see ALAC Rules of Procedure Section D.19 - Procedure for Making the Selection to fill Seat 15 on the ICANN Board. The deadline for applying to be members of these groups is 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 24 August 2025. If you are interested, please send a note to At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> specifying which committee(s) the application is for and attach an Expression of Interest (EoI) explaining your interest and citing any applicable experience/knowledge. Kind regards, Heidi From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM To: "apac-discuss(a)icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, Alan Greenberg <greenberg.alan(a)gmail.com>, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com>, ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Call for Members - 2025-2026 BMSPC and BCEC Members for Board Seat 15 Selection Process Dear All, To prepare for the selection of the Seat 15 Board Member selected by At-Large to be seated at the October 2026 Annual General Meeting, Jonathan Zuck, the Chair of the ALAC, has asked staff to make an immediate call for members of the two groups which will be responsible for moving the process forward. According to the ALAC Rules of Procedure (2025<https://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2025-06>) the two groups are the 2025-2026 Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) and the 2025-2026 Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC). Please see ALAC Rules of Procedure Section D.19 - Procedure for Making the Selection to fill Seat 15 on the ICANN Board. The deadline for applying to be members of these groups is 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 24 August 2025. If you are interested, please send a note to At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> specifying which committee(s) the application is for and attach an Expression of Interest (EoI) explaining your interest and citing any applicable experience/knowledge. Please note that your personal data submitted with your EoI may be shared with the RALO leadership, RALO ALS representatives, and/or ALAC Members/Leadership, as appropriate, as part of the evaluation and selection process, and that, if selected, your name and regional affiliation will be published on the BCEC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…> or the BMSPC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398163969/B…> as appropriate. The processing of your personal data for these purposes will be carried out in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy and the website Terms of Service. More information is available on the At-Large Board Member 2025-2026 Selection Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…>. The RALO selections may be done by any means thought appropriate by the RALO leadership. The RALO leadership is requested to send a list of their RALO's supported candidates and alternates for each group to the Chair of the ALAC and staff by 23:59 UTC Friday, 29 August 2025. The ALAC will name the final membership soon after. The details of the two groups are: 1) Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) According to Article 19.2 of the ALAC Rules of Procedure: "The ALAC shall name a Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) which shall oversee the entire selection process including the election culminating the process but excluding those responsibilities specifically retained by the ALAC or given to the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee. The BMSPC shall be led by a chair selected by the ALAC and one Member from each region selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC. For each region, one Alternate member will be selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC who can replace a Member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BMSPC Chair in accordance with BMSPC guidelines." The group is open to ALAC Members, At-Large community members and to RALO Leaders. However, the membership should include members of the community with significant experience from previous Board Director selected by At-Large process. English will be the working language of this group. The workload of the BMSPC is not expected to be very heavy. The group must be regionally balanced, with one representative from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Please note that no member of the 2025-2026 BMSPC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. The first meeting of the BMSPC will be scheduled for early September. 2) Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) The ALAC Rules of Procedures state the following on the composition and task of the BCEC: "19.3 The ALAC shall name a Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) to compile an initial slate of candidates for election to Seat 15. A new BCEC consisting of two Members selected by each of the RALOs plus a chair selected by the ALAC will be convened for each Board seat selection process. Each RALO shall also select an Alternate who can replace a member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BCEC Chair in accordance with BCEC guidelines." "19.4 The task of the BCEC is to identify applicants who would each make an excellent Board Director.“ “19.4.1 Applicant selected by the BCEC must meet the criteria specified in the ICANN Bylaws Article VI, Section 3 (http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3 [icann.org]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3%2520%5Bicann.org%5D>). These criteria include but are not limited to being: a) accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and a demonstrated capacity for thoughtful group decision-making; and b) persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN decisions on the global Internet community, and committed to the success of ICANN. Moreover, the Director selected by the At-Large Community must understand the mission of At-Large and the needs of the global community of Internet end users." "19.5.1 No member of the electorate (Paragraph 19.10) may simultaneously serve as a member of the BCEC." According to 19.5.1, members of the electorate (i.e., members of the ALAC and RALO Chairs who will be serving in 2025-2026) may not be BCEC members. The group must be regionally balanced, with two representatives from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Additionally, no member of the 2025-2026 BCEC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. Please note that experience on previous BCECs, on the ICANN Nominating Committee or comparable experience is an asset. The RALO selection methodology must ensure that only suitably qualified candidates are put forward to the ALAC by the RALO Chair. English will be the working language of this group. The first meeting of the BCEC will be scheduled for early September. RALO selections will be subject to ALAC ratification, ensuring that all criteria and requirements are met. Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 21, 2025

Aug. 21, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4xx5za6a The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/A4BDFw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97022766455?pwd=KMZevU2K9usx9sH5iejUtbj3MrjCrg.1 Password: APRA21AUG* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Fwd: MAG WG-Strategy Invitation: Third WG-Strategy webinar on WSIS+20 Non-Papers
by Amrita Choudhury Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear colleagues, The IGF MAG Working Group Strategy invites you to the third webinar in the WSIS+20 series, on 21 August at 12:00 UTC. You can join here: https://intgovforum.zoom.us/j/95133802004 This session will be a structured and engaging debate around the Elements Paper, offering a space for key stakeholders to present their positions, share reflections, and engage in dialogue on the future of the WSIS process and the IGF. Being an interactive session, your contributions will be central to enriching this dialogue and shaping the discussion. Here is the speaker line-up along with the non-paper documents that will be presented: - William Lee, Australian government - Australian WSIS+20 Non-Paper <https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/wsis20@icann.org/thread/UJJTVKL6EIL…> - Poncelet Ileleji, Jokkolabs Banjul - Position on WSIS+20 and Internet governance beyond 2025; By 177 National, Regional, Sub-Regional, and Youth IGF Initiatives (NRIs), developed and endorsed through multiple consultations amongst NRIs <https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/I…> - Nandini Chami, IT for Change - Digital Justice, Now! A Call to Action for WSIS+20 and Beyond <https://gdjf.globaldigitaljusticeforum.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Digit…> - Isabelle Lois, Swiss government - Swiss WSIS+20 non-paper <https://mail.intgovforum.org/pipermail/wg-strategy_intgovforum.org/attachme…> - Desiree Miloshevic, RIPE NCC - RIPE NCC Response to the Elements Paper <https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/I…> As with the first session, the webinar will be recorded and published on the IGF YouTube channel We look forward to your participation and to the stimulating discussion we will have together. Regards Amrita

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Fwd: MAG WG-Strategy Invitation: Third WG-Strategy webinar on WSIS+20 Non-Papers
by Amrita Choudhury Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear colleagues, The IGF MAG Working Group Strategy invites you to the third webinar in the WSIS+20 series, on 21 August at 12:00 UTC. You can join here: https://intgovforum.zoom.us/j/95133802004 This session will be a structured and engaging debate around the Elements Paper, offering a space for key stakeholders to present their positions, share reflections, and engage in dialogue on the future of the WSIS process and the IGF. Being an interactive session, your contributions will be central to enriching this dialogue and shaping the discussion. Here is the speaker line-up along with the non-paper documents that will be presented: - William Lee, Australian government - Australian WSIS+20 Non-Paper <https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/wsis20@icann.org/thread/UJJTVKL6EIL…> - Poncelet Ileleji, Jokkolabs Banjul - Position on WSIS+20 and Internet governance beyond 2025; By 177 National, Regional, Sub-Regional, and Youth IGF Initiatives (NRIs), developed and endorsed through multiple consultations amongst NRIs <https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/I…> - Nandini Chami, IT for Change - Digital Justice, Now! A Call to Action for WSIS+20 and Beyond <https://gdjf.globaldigitaljusticeforum.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Digit…> - Isabelle Lois, Swiss government - Swiss WSIS+20 non-paper <https://mail.intgovforum.org/pipermail/wg-strategy_intgovforum.org/attachme…> - Desiree Miloshevic, RIPE NCC - RIPE NCC Response to the Elements Paper <https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/I…> As with the first session, the webinar will be recorded and published on the IGF YouTube channel We look forward to your participation and to the stimulating discussion we will have together. Regards Amrita

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MAG WG-Strategy Invitation: Third WG-Strategy webinar on WSIS+20 Non-Papers I 21 aUG 12 utc
by Amrita Choudhury Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear Colleagues, The IGF MAG Working Group Strategy invites you to the third webinar in the WSIS+20 series, on 21 August at 12:00 UTC. *You can join here: * *https://intgovforum.zoom.us/j/95133802004* <https://intgovforum.zoom.us/j/95133802004> This session will be a structured and engaging debate around the Elements Paper, offering a space for key stakeholders to present their positions, share reflections, and engage in dialogue on the future of the WSIS process and the IGF. Being an interactive session, your contributions will be central to enriching this dialogue and shaping the discussion. Here is the speaker line-up along with the non-paper documents that will be presented: - William Lee, Australian government - Australian WSIS+20 Non-Paper <https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/wsis20@icann.org/thread/UJJTVKL6EIL…> - Poncelet Ileleji, Jokkolabs Banjul - Position on WSIS+20 and Internet governance beyond 2025; By 177 National, Regional, Sub-Regional, and Youth IGF Initiatives (NRIs), developed and endorsed through multiple consultations amongst NRIs <https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/I…> - Nandini Chami, IT for Change - Digital Justice, Now! A Call to Action for WSIS+20 and Beyond <https://gdjf.globaldigitaljusticeforum.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Digit…> - Isabelle Lois, Swiss government - Swiss WSIS+20 non-paper <https://mail.intgovforum.org/pipermail/wg-strategy_intgovforum.org/attachme…> - Desiree Miloshevic, RIPE NCC - RIPE NCC Response to the Elements Paper <https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/I…> As with the first session, the webinar will be recorded and published on the IGF YouTube channel We look forward to your participation and to the stimulating discussion we will have together. Regards on Behalf of the Co-convenors of MAG WG Startegy Amrita

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4xx5za6a The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/A4BDFw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97022766455?pwd=KMZevU2K9usx9sH5iejUtbj3MrjCrg.1 Password: APRA21AUG* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: First Candidates Receive Conditional Approval for Applicant Support Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 18, 2025

Aug. 18, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=32917f12-99f2-404b-a514-b91c0f808e4b…] Monday, 18 August 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OilM5em…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OilM5em…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OilM5em…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN84 · ICANN84 Time Change Notice · ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 · Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants · Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Information Sharing · NEW: First Candidates Receive Conditional Approval for Applicant Support Program Next Round · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · REGISTRATION OPEN: Next Policy Development Accelerator Term · CLOSES FRIDAY: ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · ONE WEEK FROM THURSDAY: Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 · Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Events · These events occur in August and September 2025. ICANN84 ICANN84 Time Change Notice On Sunday, 26 October 2025 the time zone in Dublin, Ireland will change from Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) to Greenwich Mean Time, back one hour (UTC+0). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OilM5em…> ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 The ICANN org Finance and Planning Teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN84 or via webinars to present on Finance- and Planning topics. Presentations will cover topics such as: - Financial Results: FY25 Year-to-Date - High Level FY27 Planning Process, Structure, and Assumptions - ICANN’s Strategic Plan for FY26–30 - Other current topics Please contact planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> to request a briefing with your Community group. Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants with children 12 years old or younger who meet the criteria and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or childcare services. DEADLINE: Friday, 12 September 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OilM5em…> Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Please find the FAQs for ICANN84 here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OilM5em…>. Information Sharing NEW: First Candidates Receive Conditional Approval for Applicant Support Program All three applicants are nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations – two from the Asia Pacific region and one from Europe. Read more. 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Call for Members - 2025-2026 BMSPC and BCEC Members for Board Seat 15 Selection Process
by Heidi Ullrich Aug. 13, 2025

Aug. 13, 2025

Dear All, To prepare for the selection of the Seat 15 Board Member selected by At-Large to be seated at the October 2026 Annual General Meeting, Jonathan Zuck, the Chair of the ALAC, has asked staff to make an immediate call for members of the two groups which will be responsible for moving the process forward. According to the ALAC Rules of Procedure (2025<https://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2025-06>) the two groups are the 2025-2026 Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) and the 2025-2026 Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC). Please see ALAC Rules of Procedure Section D.19 - Procedure for Making the Selection to fill Seat 15 on the ICANN Board. The deadline for applying to be members of these groups is 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 24 August 2025. If you are interested, please send a note to At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> specifying which committee(s) the application is for and attach an Expression of Interest (EoI) explaining your interest and citing any applicable experience/knowledge. Please note that your personal data submitted with your EoI may be shared with the RALO leadership, RALO ALS representatives, and/or ALAC Members/Leadership, as appropriate, as part of the evaluation and selection process, and that, if selected, your name and regional affiliation will be published on the BCEC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…> or the BMSPC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398163969/B…> as appropriate. The processing of your personal data for these purposes will be carried out in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy and the website Terms of Service. More information is available on the At-Large Board Member 2025-2026 Selection Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…>. The RALO selections may be done by any means thought appropriate by the RALO leadership. The RALO leadership is requested to send a list of their RALO's supported candidates and alternates for each group to the Chair of the ALAC and staff by 23:59 UTC Friday, 29 August 2025. The ALAC will name the final membership soon after. The details of the two groups are: 1) Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) According to Article 19.2 of the ALAC Rules of Procedure: "The ALAC shall name a Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) which shall oversee the entire selection process including the election culminating the process but excluding those responsibilities specifically retained by the ALAC or given to the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee. The BMSPC shall be led by a chair selected by the ALAC and one Member from each region selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC. For each region, one Alternate member will be selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC who can replace a Member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BMSPC Chair in accordance with BMSPC guidelines." The group is open to ALAC Members, At-Large community members and to RALO Leaders. However, the membership should include members of the community with significant experience from previous Board Director selected by At-Large process. English will be the working language of this group. The workload of the BMSPC is not expected to be very heavy. The group must be regionally balanced, with one representative from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Please note that no member of the 2025-2026 BMSPC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. The first meeting of the BMSPC will be scheduled for early September. 2) Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) The ALAC Rules of Procedures state the following on the composition and task of the BCEC: "19.3 The ALAC shall name a Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) to compile an initial slate of candidates for election to Seat 15. A new BCEC consisting of two Members selected by each of the RALOs plus a chair selected by the ALAC will be convened for each Board seat selection process. Each RALO shall also select an Alternate who can replace a member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BCEC Chair in accordance with BCEC guidelines." "19.4 The task of the BCEC is to identify applicants who would each make an excellent Board Director.“ “19.4.1 Applicant selected by the BCEC must meet the criteria specified in the ICANN Bylaws Article VI, Section 3 (http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3 [icann.org]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3%2520%5Bicann.org%5D>). These criteria include but are not limited to being: a) accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and a demonstrated capacity for thoughtful group decision-making; and b) persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN decisions on the global Internet community, and committed to the success of ICANN. Moreover, the Director selected by the At-Large Community must understand the mission of At-Large and the needs of the global community of Internet end users." "19.5.1 No member of the electorate (Paragraph 19.10) may simultaneously serve as a member of the BCEC." According to 19.5.1, members of the electorate (i.e., members of the ALAC and RALO Chairs who will be serving in 2025-2026) may not be BCEC members. The group must be regionally balanced, with two representatives from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Additionally, no member of the 2025-2026 BCEC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. Please note that experience on previous BCECs, on the ICANN Nominating Committee or comparable experience is an asset. The RALO selection methodology must ensure that only suitably qualified candidates are put forward to the ALAC by the RALO Chair. English will be the working language of this group. The first meeting of the BCEC will be scheduled for early September. RALO selections will be subject to ALAC ratification, ensuring that all criteria and requirements are met. Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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