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DUE TODAY: Pre-submitted questions for final TAMS Q&A webinar due by 18 May
by ICANN Community Digest May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

Email from ICANN Thursday, 18 May 2026 ICANN Community Digest Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline 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! Table of Contents ICANN86 Prep Week Schedule PRSP Pre-ICANN86 Briefing Information Sharing 2026 Round DUE TODAY: Pre-submitted questions for final TAMS Q&A webinar due by 18 May New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available Webinars ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants THIS WEEK: Webinar Series on 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes 🚨 Action Items 🚨 Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Events These events occur in May 2026. ICANN86 Prep Week Schedule PRSP Pre-ICANN86 Briefing ICANN86 Policy Outlook Report 2026 Round DUE TODAY: Pre-submitted questions for final TAMS Q&A webinar due by 18 May ICANN will host its final 2026 Round TAMS Q&A webinar on 26 May. Attendees are invited to submit questions using this submission form. Pre-submitted questions are due by 18 May. Register. New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today New gTLDs have demonstrated their benefits in building brand trust, creating vibrant local digital ecosystems, and providing more intuitive navigation for users. 2026 Round Launch Page Press Release Announcement ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program The second application period for the RSP Evaluation Program runs from 30 April to 12 August 2026. Read more. ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used by all applicants, evaluation panelists, and ICANN staff to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS: System user guide Frequently Asked Questions Demo videos Q&A webinar recordings Read more. Webinars ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants Date: 26 May, 16:00 UTC Read more and register. THIS WEEK: Webinar Series on 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes Introduction: 19 May, 14:00 UTC | 26 May, 06:00 UTC WIPO, Dispute Resolution Service Provider: 20 May, 14:00 UTC | 27 May, 06:00 UTC International Chamber of Commerce, Dispute Resolution Service Provider: 21 May, 14:00 UTC | 28 May, 06:00 UTC Read more and register. Action Items Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The Chair position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions. Deadline: 29 May 2026 Read more. ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals, and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Deadline: 01 June 2026 Read more. ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation The Financial and Operational Evaluation occurs during the applicant evaluation phase of the New gTLD Program, expected to begin in Q3 2027. Deadline: 12 June 2026 Read more. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in May 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. RIPE 92 DNSSEC workshop in Yamoussokro, Cote d'Ivoire 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes - ICANN hosts 1 of 2 Africa Tech Policy Summit 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes - World Intellectual Property Organization hosts 1 of 2 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes - International Chamber of Commerce hosts 1 of 2 Nordic Domain Days LACNIC 45 Fórum da Internet do Brasil ITU Regional Development Forum and the Second Africa Preparatory Meeting (APM) for the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes - ICANN hosts 2 of 2 Volume 8, Issue 35 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 21 May 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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NEW: ICANN86 Schedule Now Available
by ICANN Community Digest May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Email from ICANN Thursday, 14 May 2026 ICANN Community Digest Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline 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! Table of Contents ICANN86 Prep Week NEW: ICANN86 Schedule Now Available Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2026 Third-Quarter Management Financial Results NEW: ICANN Adds Urgent Requests Requirement to Registration Data Policy NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Additional Reference LGR and Related Updates Helping the Ombuds Office Learn and Improve 2026 Round NEW: Pre-submitted questions for final TAMS Q&A webinar due by 18 May New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available Webinars ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants Webinar Series on 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes 🚨 Action Items 🚨 Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Proposed Language for the Draft CPE Evaluation Guide NEW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Events These events occur in May 2026. ICANN86 Prep Week NEW: ICANN86 Schedule Now Available ICANN86 will take place during regular working hours in Seville, Spain (Central European Summer Time, CEST / UTC+2:00 hours). Read more. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals, and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Deadline: 01 June 2026 Read more. NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2026 Third-Quarter Management Financial Results ICANN Operations expenses through March 2026 are lower than budget and higher than the same period last year. Read more. NEW: ICANN Adds Urgent Requests Requirement to Registration Data Policy Urgent requests include situations that pose an imminent threat to life, of serious bodily injury, to critical infrastructure, or of child exploitation where disclosure of data is necessary in combatting or addressing the threat. Read more. NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Additional Reference LGR and Related Updates ICANN opened a Public Comment proceeding to gather input from the ICANN community on the following Label Generation Rules (LGR). Announcement. Public Comment. Helping the Ombuds Office Learn and Improve Understanding client experience is key and community members who have used the Ombuds Office have valuable information. Read more and request a survey. 2026 Round NEW: Pre-submitted questions for final TAMS Q&A webinar due by 18 May ICANN will host its final 2026 Round TAMS Q&A webinar on 26 May. Attendees are invited to submit questions using this submission form. Pre-submitted questions are due by 18 May. Register. New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today New gTLDs have demonstrated their benefits in building brand trust, creating vibrant local digital ecosystems, and providing more intuitive navigation for users. 2026 Round Launch Page Press Release Announcement ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program The second application period for the RSP Evaluation Program runs from 30 April to 12 August 2026. Read more. ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used by all applicants, evaluation panelists, and ICANN staff to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS: System user guide Frequently Asked Questions Demo videos Q&A webinar recordings Read more. Webinars ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants Date: 26 May, 16:00 UTC Read more and register. Webinar Series on 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes Introduction: 19 May, 14:00 UTC | 26 May, 06:00 UTC WIPO, Dispute Resolution Service Provider: 20 May, 14:00 UTC | 27 May, 06:00 UTC International Chamber of Commerce, Dispute Resolution Service Provider: 21 May, 14:00 UTC | 28 May, 06:00 UTC Read more and register. Action Items Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The Chair position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions. Deadline: 29 May 2026 Read more. ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation The Financial and Operational Evaluation occurs during the applicant evaluation phase of the New gTLD Program, expected to begin in Q3 2027. Deadline: 12 June 2026 Read more. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Proposed Language for the Draft CPE Evaluation Guide NEW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in May 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. West Africa IGF 2026 ITU - Global Symposium for Regulators(GSR) 2026 DNS-OARC 46 RIPE 92 DNSSEC workshop in Yamoussokro, Cote d'Ivoire 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes - ICANN hosts 1 of 2 Africa Tech Policy Summit Volume 8, Issue 34 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 18 May 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 17 (Customer Standing Committee) and 18 (IANA Naming Function Review)
by Sean May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear members of the ccTLD Community, First, apologies for cross-posting. On 3 May 2026, the ICANN Board approved two Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 17 (Customer Standing Committee) and 18 (IANA Naming Function Review) of the ICANN Bylaws. The amendments are identical to the texts that were posted for a 40-day public comment period on 11 February 2026. The proposed changes update the CSC's composition and effectiveness-review cadence, and adjust how the interval between Periodic IFRs is measured. No other changes are proposed or anticipated at this point. No other changes are proposed or anticipated at this point. The resolutions approving the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment are available at: https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… and https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…. The two approved Fundamental Bylaws Amendments are identical to the proposed amendments to Article 17 as posted for public comment at https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/governance/proposed-updates-to-article-1… <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/governance/proposed-updates-to-article-1…>, and Article 18, Section 18.2(b) as posted for public comment at https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/governance/proposed-updates-to-article-1… <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/governance/proposed-updates-to-article-1…>. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO US? The Article 17 (Customer Standing Committee) revisions are the broader package. They respond to the CSC Effectiveness Review Team's recommendations and would, among other things, introduce alternate members and liaisons, adjust the attendance and removal provisions, update terminology from ccTLD "operators" to "managers," and change the CSC effectiveness review cycle from every three years to every five years after completion of the previous review (with the option of off-cycle reviews). The Article 18 (IANA Naming Function Reviews) revision is narrower. It changes how the five-year interval between Periodic IFRs is measured, starting the clock from delivery of the previous IFRT's final report to the ICANN Board, rather than from the date that IFRT was convened. ICANN has proposed that the Empowered Community consider both amendments together in a unified Community Forum, given that they both relate to oversight of the IANA Naming Function. Because these amendments are changes to Fundamental Bylaws, under Section 25.2 of the ICANN Bylaws, the Empowered Community must now decide whether to approve them before they can take effect. For the ccTLD Community, this means that the ccNSO Council has to decide, on each proposal, whether to (a) support it, (b) object to it, or (c) have no opinion on it. HOW DOES THE COMMUNITY GIVE ITS APPROVAL? Now that the Board has approved the amendments, a 30-day period known as the "Approval Action Community Forum Period" begins. During this period, the Empowered Community Administration (a group consisting of Community members from five ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees) will hold a public Community Forum, during which the Board will present its proposal and answer any questions Community members may have. It is expected that this Forum will be held during ICANN 86. If you have a view on either proposal, please feel free to attend the Forum and express it. Remote participation will be offered. After the Community Forum, and within 21 days of its conclusion, each Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee will determine its position on the Bylaw change. Kind Regards, Sean Copeland, ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager

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ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY27-31 Operating and Financial Plan
by Sean May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear members of the ccTLD Community, First, apologies for cross-posting. I am writing to inform you that on 3 May 2026 the ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY27-31 Operating and Financial Plan. The resolution approving the ICANN FY27-31 Operating and Financial Plan is available at https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… The ICANN FY27-31 Operating and Financial Plan is available at pages 1-116 of the following document: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-op-financial-plan… On 11 May 2026, the ccNSO, as one of the Decisional Participants, received a notice from the ICANN Secretary pursuant to Section 22.5(a)(v) of the ICANN Bylaws <https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#article22>, initiating the 21-day Rejection Action Petition Period for the community. The deadline for submission of a Rejection Action Petition(s) to the ccNSO role account (ccnso-petitions(a)icann.org) is 21 May 2026 11:59 PM UTC. If you are interested in submitting a Rejection Action Petition with respect to the adopted FY27-31 Operating and Financial Plan, please consult Section 2 of Annex D for the requirements that must be met (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD) Please be advised that per Annex D Section 2.2(a)(i)(A) the Rejection Action Petition must be: “…based on one or more significant issues that were specifically raised in the applicable public comment period(s) relating to perceived inconsistencies with the Mission, purpose and role set forth in ICANN's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the global public interest, the needs of ICANN's stakeholders, financial stability, or other matter of concern to the community.” Please see also our internal Guideline: ccNSO Procedure for the Exercise of the Empowered Community's rights to Reject Specified Actions (https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/resources/guideline-rejection-actions-pr…) According to the Guideline, the ccNSO will consider a Rejection Action Petition from the following constituents: ccTLD managers, Individual(s) directly related to a ccTLD manager, ccNSO working groups or committees mandated to submit such a pe//on, Regional ccTLD organisations (as defined in section 10.5 of the ICANN Bylaws), The ccNSO Council. All relevant information will be published at: https://community.icann.org/x/8tDRAw. Kind Regards, Sean Copeland, ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager

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ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY27 Operating Plan and Budget.
by Sean May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear members of the ccTLD Community, First, apologies for cross-posting. I am writing to inform you that on 3 May 2026 the ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY27 Operating Plan and Budget. The resolution approving the ICANN FY27 Operating Plan and Budget is available at: https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… The ICANN FY27 Operating Plan is available on pages 117-215 at the following: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-op-financial-plan… The ICANN FY27 Budget is available at: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-budget-fy2027-pub… On 11 May 2026, the ccNSO, as one of the Decisional Participants, received a notice from the ICANN Secretary pursuant to Section 22.4(a)(v) of the ICANN Bylaws <https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#article22>, which initiated the 21 days Rejection Action Petition Period for the community. The deadline for submission of a Rejection Action Petition(s) to the ccNSO role account (ccnso-petitions(a)icann.org) is 21 May 2026 11:59 PM UTC. If you are interested in submitting a Rejection Action Petition regarding the adopted FY27 Operating Plan and Budget, please consult Section 2 of Annex D for the requirements that must be met (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD) Please be advised that per Annex D Section 2.2(a)(i)(A) the Rejection Action Petition must be: “…based on one or more significant issues that were specifically raised in the applicable public comment period(s) relating to perceived inconsistencies with the Mission, purpose and role set forth in ICANN's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the global public interest, the needs of ICANN's stakeholders, financial stability, or other matter of concern to the community.” Please see also our internal Guideline: ccNSO Procedure for the Exercise of the Empowered Community's rights to Reject Specified Actions (https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/resources/guideline-rejection-actions-pr…) According to the Guideline, the ccNSO will consider a Rejection Action Petition from the following constituents: ccTLD managers, Individual(s) directly related to a ccTLD manager, ccNSO working groups or committees mandated to submit such a pe//on, Regional ccTLD organisations (as defined in section 10.5 of the ICANN Bylaws), The ccNSO Council. All relevant information will be published at: https://community.icann.org/x/8tDRAw Kind Regards, Sean Copeland, ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager

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Standard Bylaws Amendment to Article 27 of the ICANN Bylaws
by Sean May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear members of the ccTLD Community, First, apologies for cross-posting. Between 11 February 2026 and 23 March 2026, ICANN held a 40-day public comment period on a proposed Standard Bylaws Amendment to Article 27 of the ICANN Bylaws, a Transition Article that would temporarily pause ICANN's obligation to conduct the four Specific Reviews (the Accountability and Transparency Review, the Security, Stability, and Resiliency Review, the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review, and the Registration Directory Service Review), and would set out the conditions and schedule under which those reviews would resume. On 3 May 2026, the ICANN Board approved the Standard Bylaws Amendment. The resolution approving the amendment is available at: https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… The text of the approved Standard Bylaws Amendment is available at: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/transition-article-to-address-s… The approved amendment is identical to the text posted for public comment. No other changes to Article 27 are proposed or anticipated at this point. On 11 May 2026, the ccNSO, as one of the Decisional Participants, received a notice from the ICANN Secretary pursuant to Section 25.1(d)(i) of the ICANN Bylaws <https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#article25>, initiating the 21-day Rejection Action Petition Period for the community. The deadline for submission of a Rejection Action Petition(s) to the ccNSO role account (ccnso-petitions(a)icann.org) is 21 May 2026 11:59 PM UTC. If you are interested in submitting a Rejection Action Petition with respect to the Standard Bylaw Amendment, please consult Section 2 of Annex D for the requirements that must be met (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD) Please be advised that per Annex D Section 2.2(a)(i)(A) the Rejection Action Petition must be: “…based on one or more significant issues that were specifically raised in the applicable public comment period(s) relating to perceived inconsistencies with the Mission, purpose and role set forth in ICANN's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the global public interest, the needs of ICANN's stakeholders, financial stability, or other matter of concern to the community.” Please see also our internal Guideline: ccNSO Procedure for the Exercise of the Empowered Community's rights to Reject Specified Actions (https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/resources/guideline-rejection-actions-pr…) According to the Guideline, the ccNSO will consider a Rejection Action Petition from the following constituents: ccTLD managers, Individual(s) directly related to a ccTLD manager, ccNSO working groups or committees mandated to submit such a pe//on, Regional ccTLD organisations (as defined in section 10.5 of the ICANN Bylaws), The ccNSO Council. All relevant information will be published at: https://community.icann.org/x/8tDRAw. Kind Regards, Sean Copeland, ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager

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ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY27 IANA Operating Plan and Budget
by Sean May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear members of the ccTLD Community, First, apologies for cross-posting. I am writing to inform you that on 3 May 2026 the ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY27 IANA Operating Plan and Budget. The resolution approving the FY27 IANA Operating Plan and Budget is available at: https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… The IANA FY27 Operating Plan and Budget is available here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-iana-op-plan-budget-fy2… On 11 May 2026, the ccNSO, as one of the Decisional Participants, received a notice from the ICANN Secretary pursuant to Section 22.4(a)(v) of the ICANN Bylaws <https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#article22>, which initiated the 21 days Rejection Action Petition Period for the community. The deadline for submission of a Rejection Action Petition(s) to the ccNSO role account (ccnso-petitions(a)icann.org) is 21 May 2026 11:59 PM UTC. If you are interested in submitting a Rejection Action Petition regarding the adopted FY27 IANA Operating Plan and Budget, please consult Section 2 of Annex D for the requirements that must be met (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD) Please be advised that per Annex D Section 2.2(a)(i)(A) the Rejection Action Petition must be: “…based on one or more significant issues that were specifically raised in the applicable public comment period(s) relating to perceived inconsistencies with the Mission, purpose and role set forth in ICANN's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the global public interest, the needs of ICANN's stakeholders, financial stability, or other matter of concern to the community.” Please see also our internal Guideline: ccNSO Procedure for the Exercise of the Empowered Community's rights to Reject Specified Actions (https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/resources/guideline-rejection-actions-pr…) According to the Guideline, the ccNSO will consider a Rejection Action Petition from the following constituents: ccTLD managers, Individual(s) directly related to a ccTLD manager, ccNSO working groups or committees mandated to submit such a pe//on, Regional ccTLD organisations (as defined in section 10.5 of the ICANN Bylaws), The ccNSO Council. All relevant information will be published at: https://community.icann.org/x/8tDRAw Kind Regards, Sean Copeland, ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager

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Help us celebrate Bart (Please Do Not Reply)
by Joke Braeken May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

!! Please do not reply to the mailing lists. Bart has been temporarily removed from the mailing lists for this message, and will be re-added shortly. Hello All, Here is a reminder regarding the request for pictures, and to let you know there was an issue with the settings of the bart-tribute mailing list. If you have photos with Bart, please send them to: bart-tribute(a)icann.org<mailto:bart-tribute@icann.org> by Friday 22 May. We will display them in the ccNSO room at ICANN86, during the Wednesday afternoon (10 June) coffee break. Pictures and emails sent to bart-tribute(a)icann.org<mailto:bart-tribute@icann.org> prior to 13 May were unfortunately not delivered correctly. Sincere apologies! If you sent something to that address prior to today, could you please be so kind to re-send? Thank you very much. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 10:42 To: "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org>, ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, cctldcommunity <cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org> Subject: [ccnso-members] Help us celebrate Bart (Please Do Not Reply) Dear All, ** Please note: Let’s not spoil the surprise! Bart has been temporarily removed from the mailing lists for this message, and will be re-added shortly. Please do not reply to the mailing lists. ** As many of you may know, Bart has announced that he will retire in October this year, making the Seville meeting his last ICANN meeting. To celebrate his many contributions, we are planning a few surprise activities during the meeting, and we would love your help in making this a memorable moment for him. How You Can Contribute Share Photos | If you have photos with Bart, please send them to: bart-tribute(a)icann.org<mailto:bart-tribute@icann.org> by Friday 22 May. These will be used to create a special tribute compilation, which we aim to display at ICANN86, on Wednesday afternoon (10 June) in the ccNSO room. Bring Coffee Beans | Bart is a true coffee lover, and we are putting together a global collection of coffee beans as a gift from the community. If you will be attending the Seville meeting, please consider bringing a small bag of coffee beans from your country (preferably whole beans, so they stay fresh longer). Katrina Sataki and I will collect the coffee on Monday and Tuesday and present it to Bart on behalf of the community on Tuesday. Join us in the ccNSO room | On Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | 17:30-18:00 local (UTC +2), Chris Disspain and Alejandra Reynoso will have a fireside chat with Bart to reflect on his ccNSO-journey, celebrating key milestones, exploring lessons learned along the way, and hearing his thoughts as he prepares for retirement. On Wednesday afternoon, we will display the tribute compilation of pictures as another surprise for Bart. Questions? Please contact: bart-tribute(a)icann.org<mailto:bart-tribute@icann.org> IMPORTANT Please do not share with Bart or reply to the mailing lists about these plans, we would like to keep it a surprise. Thank you for helping us celebrate Bart in a truly special way. Best regards, Alejandra, Claudia & Joke ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. *******************************************

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Fwd: [Soac-chairs-vice-chairs] Review of Reviews l Refined outline
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Dear Councillors The comments have been sent. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 12, 2026 at 11:58 AM Subject: Re: [Soac-chairs-vice-chairs] Review of Reviews l Refined outline To: avri doria <avri(a)doria.org>, Chris Disspain <chris.disspain(a)identity.digital>, Manal Ismail <manal(a)tra.gov.eg> Cc: soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org <soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org>, Alice Jansen via Supportstaffreviewsccg <supportstaffreviewsccg(a)icann.org>, Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org>, Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org> Dear Avri, Chris and Manal The ccNSO Council appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Refined Outline prepared by the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (Reviews CCG), in preparation of the forthcoming Draft Report. We expect that the CCG will abide by the timeline as presented during the 5 May 2026 webinars. Please find the ccNSO Council observations enclosed. On behalf of the ccNSO Council, Alejandra Reynoso, ccNSO Council Chair ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. ******************************************* On Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM Alice Jansen via Soac-chairs-vice-chairs < soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org> wrote: > *Sent on behalf of the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group Co-Chairs* > > > > Dear SO/AC Leaders, > > > > On behalf of the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG), > we are pleased to share with you a refined outline that builds upon the > input received during ICANN85, as well as the continued collaborative > efforts to develop a refreshed reviews system. > > > > This outline is the result of active engagement with both members and > observers who have participated in the discussions. Their contributions > have been instrumental in shaping the current document. > > > > While we recognize that the outline lacks certain details, our intention > in sharing it at this stage is to present the foundational “backbone” of > the proposal and to seek your views on whether it provides a suitable basis > for the development of the forthcoming Draft Report. > > > > An announcement will be circulated shortly regarding two interactive > webinars that will take place on Tuesday, 5 May at 06:00 UTC and 18:00 > UTC, each with a duration of 60 minutes and language services. These > sessions will provide an opportunity for further clarification or > discussion but we welcome any questions you may have in the meantime. > > > > We kindly request that Nominating Groups share any considerations they may > have through the public, archived communication channel at *inputonreviews(a)icann.org > <inputonreviews(a)icann.org>*. We would greatly appreciate receiving your > feedback as soon as feasible to enable the CCG to reflect your > perspectives in a timely manner, as appropriate, as we elaborate our > draft, and no later than 12 May 2026. We aim to release our Draft Report > prior to Prep Week and will be hosting a dedicated session at ICANN86 to > gather further community input. > > > > Thank you in advance for your engagement and continued support. We look > forward to your valuable input to ensure the proposed system is fit for > purpose, viable for all stakeholders, and addresses known challenges as > articulated in our charter. > > > > Review of Reviews Co-Chairs > > > > Avri Doria, Chris Disspain, Manal Ismail > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Soac-chairs-vice-chairs mailing list -- soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to soac-chairs-vice-chairs-leave(a)icann.org >

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NEW: ICANN Board Adopts FY27–31 Operating Plan and FY27 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN Community Digest May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Email from ICANN Monday, 11 May 2026 ICANN Community Digest Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline 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! Table of Contents ICANN86 Prep Week Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Board Adopts FY27–31 Operating Plan and FY27 Operating Plan and Budget NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 3 May 2026 NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect NEW: ICANN Publishes U.S. Tax Returns for Fiscal Year Ending 30 June 2025 NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation Helping the Ombuds Office Learn and Improve 2026 Round New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors Webinars TOMORROW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants Webinar Series on 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes 🚨 Action Items 🚨 ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment Events These events occur in May 2026. ICANN86 Prep Week Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Board Adopts FY27–31 Operating Plan and FY27 Operating Plan and Budget The FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plan and FY27 Operating Plan and Budget were the result of 11 months of collaboration among the ICANN organization and the Board, the community, and the Public Technical Identifiers Board. Read more. NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 3 May 2026 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 3 May 2026 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here. NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The Chair position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions. Deadline: 29 May 2026 Read more. NEW: ICANN Publishes U.S. Tax Returns for Fiscal Year Ending 30 June 2025 The publication of ICANN's financial and tax information is part of ICANN's fundamental commitment to accountability and transparency. The community and the public are invited to review these tax returns and send any questions to planning(a)icann.org. Read more. NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation Prospective providers are invited to submit proposals for ICANN to evaluate capabilities and expertise. This RFP is public and any potential provider may respond. Deadline: 12 June 2026 Read more. Helping the Ombuds Office Learn and Improve Understanding client experience is key and community members who have used the Ombuds Office have valuable information. Read more and request a survey. 2026 Round New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today New gTLDs have demonstrated their benefits in building brand trust, creating vibrant local digital ecosystems, and providing more intuitive navigation for users. 2026 Round Launch Page Press Release Announcement ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program The second application period for the RSP Evaluation Program runs from 30 April to 12 August 2026. Read more. ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used by all applicants, evaluation panelists, and ICANN staff to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS: System user guide Frequently Asked Questions Demo videos Q&A webinar recordings Read more. CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Deadline: Monday 11 May Read more. Webinars TOMORROW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants Dates: 12 May, 16:00 UTC | 26 May, 16:00 UTC Read more and register. Webinar Series on 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes Introduction: 19 May, 14:00 UTC | 26 May, 06:00 UTC WIPO, Dispute Resolution Service Provider: 20 May, 14:00 UTC | 27 May, 06:00 UTC International Chamber of Commerce, Dispute Resolution Service Provider: 21 May, 14:00 UTC | 28 May, 06:00 UTC Read more and register. Action Items ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation The Financial and Operational Evaluation occurs during the applicant evaluation phase of the New gTLD Program, expected to begin in Q3 2027. Deadline: 12 June 2026 Read more. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in May 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. West Africa IGF 2026 Abrint Global Congress 2026 At-Large Webinar: At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute Africa–Europe AI Governance Roundtable | Africa Forward Summit DNS-OARC 46 RIPE 92 DNSSEC workshop in Yamoussokro, Cote d'Ivoire 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes - ICANN hosts 1 of 2 Africa Tech Policy Summit Volume 8, Issue 33 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 14 May 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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