Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs, As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At-...> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team. Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team. Objective and Tasks of the Team With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on: * Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; * Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: * text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and * guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; * Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. * Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026 Please let us know by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC whether: * you wish to remain a member of the team; or * you would like to join the team as a new member. Thank you very much! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]
