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SO/AC Chairs Requests Tracker
by Jordan Carter Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Hi folks Should we start a tracker for SOAC chairs? I was thinking about that due to the 'got lost' problem with the bylaws change thing. Super simple: ID Item Next step Due date Owner 2025.10.001 Create a playbook for how community can trigger Bylaws changes. Staff to share draft playbook. Oct-2025 Russ W Maybe if we have a ccNSO Google Doc with such a table in it, it could be a nice light way to keep track of things? Cheers Jordan _______ Jordan Carter Internet Governance and Policy Director jordan.carter(a)auda.org.au<mailto:jordan.carter@auda.org.au> +61 417 243 647 [https://files.auda.org.au/images/AUDA_Fullrz1.jpg] .au Domain Administration www.auda.org.au<http://www.auda.org.au/> [cid:image001.png@01DC49E6.40FCB040]<https://www.auda.org.au/join-auda/apply-now> ________________________________ Important Notice This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately.

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Fwd: Fw: Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

FYI https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/nu.html 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: Pats Sionetama <Pats.Sionetama(a)gov.nu> Date: Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 06:35 Subject: Fw: Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain To: alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Cc: Justin Kamupala <Justin.Kamupala(a)gov.nu> *From:* Pats Sionetama <Pats.Sionetama(a)gov.nu> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2:22:55 pm *To:* jordan(a)internetnz.net.nz <jordan(a)internetnz.net.nz>; alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt <alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt> *Cc:* Justin Kamupala <Justin.Kamupala(a)gov.nu> *Subject:* Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain Dear Alejandra and Jordan On behalf of the Cabinet, the Minister of Infrastructure and Finance, In light of recent developments concerning the representation of the ccTLD.nu domain, and given that Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui is currently attending the ICANN meeting in Dublin as a purported representative of the ccTLD.nu, the Government of Niue hereby directs that all relevant parties: 1. Immediately repudiate any claims of authority, legitimacy, or representation by Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui regarding the management of the ccTLD.nu domain. 2. Communicate to the relevant point persons at the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), and other relevant entities, that the Niue National NU Domain Company Ltd is the lawful, duly approved, and officially appointed manager of the ccTLD.nu domain. 3. Reference the legal basis for this appointment, specifically Sections 30B(b) and 30D of the Communications Amendment Act 2000 No. 251, which affirms that the management and administration of the ccTLD.nu domain is vested solely in the Niue National NU Domain Company Ltd, and not the IUSN Foundation or any other entity. The attached Government Order, which formalises this position, shall be shared with all relevant stakeholders. This direction is issued to ensure the integrity and lawful management of the ccTLD.nu domain in accordance with Niuean law. I would be grateful if you could kindly acknowledge receipt of this email. Kind Regards Pats Sionetama Executive Assistant to Minister of Finance and Infrastructure

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Fwd: [soac-chairs] For Info: ICANN84 Travel Visa Summary
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

FYI ******************************************* 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: Russ Weinstein via soac-chairs <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 16:22 Subject: [soac-chairs] For Info: ICANN84 Travel Visa Summary To: Soac-chairs(a)icann.org <Soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: Policy Team Leaders <policy-team-leaders(a)icann.org>, Sally Costerton < sally.costerton(a)icann.org> Dear SO-AC Leaders, Recognizing we have heard quite a bit of concern from the community regarding travel visas in recent meetings, and there seems to be an uptick about this particular meeting, we did analysis and produced this summary report for the community that provides summary level data re: funded travelers visa status, and also articulates the process and dependencies to enable visa applications. As always, ICANN cannot guarantee any group or individuals visa, and it is countries who set their own rules about who are allowed to enter their countries. In the report you will find that very few funded travelers were unable to secure visa’s for Dublin. We hope this report can help you be better informed as this issue may come up in your community discussions. We also intend to publish this report and similar information on ongoing basis for future meetings, which will enable you to point your community members to those process summaries and the relevant data. This is another report we would be happy to discuss as a follow up item to ICANN84. Apologies for adding to your plate at this time right before the meeting, but we thought better to share the info than hold it. Thanks, Russ Russ Weinstein Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) _______________________________________________ soac-chairs mailing list -- soac-chairs(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to soac-chairs-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Fwd: [soac-chairs] Draft Bylaw Change Playbook
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

FYI ******************************************* 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: Russ Weinstein via soac-chairs <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 15:25 Subject: [soac-chairs] Draft Bylaw Change Playbook To: Soac-chairs(a)icann.org <Soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: Policy Team Leaders <policy-team-leaders(a)icann.org>, Kurtis Lindqvist < kurtis.lindqvist(a)icann.org>, John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org>, Sam Eisner <Samantha.Eisner(a)icann.org> Dear SO AC Leaders, I hope your travel has gone smoothly (or is going smoothly). The team and I am looking forward to seeing you soon here in Dublin! Based on a previous request for information on how the community can raise the need for Bylaws amendments and the expected processes from start to finish for such amendment processes, attached please find a discussion draft of a Bylaws Playbook. We have been working on a draft that shares meaningful information, with the hope that it is useful to the community. While the procedural requirements from the ICANN Bylaws Article 25, Sections 25.1 and 25.2 are defined, those procedural requirements only start once there is language upon which the Bylaws amendment processes can be formally initiated. As documented in the Playbook, there are a variety of situations from which community could identify the possible need for a Bylaws amendment. The Bylaws Playbook therefore is more example-based than forward looking, exploring how Bylaws amendments have been raised in the past. The Playbook then discusses how, once there is appropriate language for consideration, the formal Section 25.1 or 25.2 processes move forward. We are looking for your feedback on the utility of this document and whether there are modifications or enhancements that might serve the community’s needs. If it would be helpful, we would be happy to schedule some time next month to hear your initial thoughts. Thanks, Russ Russ Weinstein Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) _______________________________________________ soac-chairs mailing list -- soac-chairs(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to soac-chairs-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Final Deadline to Submit Missing Candidacy Documentation
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

Dear Molehe, I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to inform you that some of the required documentation for your candidacy is still missing. As you know one of the required documents is an Employer's Letter of Support or a statement of self-employment. Joke in her capacity as Election Process Manager has informed me that she has not received such a document from you. To ensure that all candidates are able to participate fully and fairly in the process, including the upcoming Q&A session, a final period of grace is granted to you to submit all outstanding materials by the end of this week (Friday, 24th of October). Please note that if the documentation is not received by that time, your candidacy will be considered incomplete, and unfortunately you will not be eligible to take part in the Q&A session. We understand that delays can happen, and we appreciate your attention to finalizing this step. Thank you for your time and cooperation. 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. *******************************************

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Fw: [ICANN Community Leaders] DNS Abuse ICANN84 Session
by Jordan Carter Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Hi ya - will this be Nick and Bruce for us? J Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Devan Reed via SO-AC-SG-CLeaders <so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 2:20:48 AM To: so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org <so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] - [ICANN Community Leaders] DNS Abuse ICANN84 Session Dear SO/AC/SG/C Chairs, We look forward to your participation in the upcoming ICANN84 session on DNS Abuse taking place on 26 October at 10:30 IST<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QJN/gnso-dns-abuse-work-session>. Please find the agenda attached. The discussion will focus on the PDP structure and the two priority issues identified in the Preliminary Issue Report: (1) Unrestricted API access for high-volume registrations and (2) Associated-Domain Checks. The guidance questions in the agenda are drawn from the current draft charter attached to the Preliminary Issue Report. While the session is open to all attendees, in order to better ensure an effective exchange, we kindly invite each group to identify two designated participants to sit at the U-table and actively contribute to the discussion. Having at least two representatives per group at the table will help us work through the topics efficiently and ensure that all perspectives are heard. However, as the session is open to all attendees, we welcome and encourage broad community engagement. In preparation for the session, we encourage U-table participants in particular to: * Review the Preliminary Issue Report and * Review the attached agenda and the questions derived from the draft charter. For planning purposes, we would very much appreciate you sending the names of your two U-table participants at your earliest convenience. We look forward to a productive session. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Visuals on ICANN Reviews cycles
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 10, 2025

Oct. 10, 2025

Dear Chris, Annaliese, and All Bart and I had been working on some visuals regarding the ICANN review cycles. Hopefully this is useful in your discussions at the CCG. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lQVOSljdTFEA6yjP4PwrVcj14ljSn7yaAUQ… 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. *******************************************

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Fwd: [soac-chairs] A message from CODI
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Hi! Today I got his email. How do we feel about this? Not sure if we have space in the agenda for ICANN84, and definitely not for 30 min, but if we don't have enough ccTLD news applicants, could this be a possibility? Best, 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: Russ Weinstein via soac-chairs <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM Subject: [soac-chairs] A message from CODI To: Soac-chairs(a)icann.org <Soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: Susie Johnson via Team-Leaders <team-leaders(a)icann.org> Hi All Please find below a message from Trang Nguyen, Executive Director of the Coalition on Digital Inclusion (CODI). She asked if I could pass on her note below to extend the opportunity for briefings about CODI’s work to your communities during ICANN84. Your team leaders are copied as well and can work with the staff teams to help coordinate schedules if interest exists. Best, Russ ----- *Subject:* Request for Briefing Opportunity at ICANN84 – Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) Dear Chair, I am writing to introduce the *Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI)*, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to advancing digital inclusion through research, education, and advocacy. Our mission is to ensure that diverse cultural and linguistic communities are equitably represented and empowered to participate fully in today’s digital and AI-driven world. At ICANN84 in Dublin this October, we would greatly value the opportunity to brief your SO/AC/SG/Constituency on CODI’s work and priorities. Our aim is to raise awareness of key issues in digital inclusion, share early initiatives, and explore opportunities for collaboration. If you believe our work aligns with your group’s interests, we would be delighted to provide a briefing during ICANN84. A *30-minute slot* should allow us sufficient time to present an overview and engage in discussion with your members. Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to the possibility of connecting in Dublin. Best regards, Trang Nguyen Executive Director Coalition on Digital Inclusion (CODI) trang(a)codi.global | www.codi.global [codi.global] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.codi.global__;!!PtGJab4!8y6Z2EkrxU0ja…> | +1 626.676.9458 _______________________________________________ soac-chairs mailing list -- soac-chairs(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to soac-chairs-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Fwd: [soac-chairs] Update: WSIS+20 Review Co-Facilitators to Attend ICANN84
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

FYI ******************************************* 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: Russ Weinstein via soac-chairs <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM Subject: [soac-chairs] Update: WSIS+20 Review Co-Facilitators to Attend ICANN84 To: Soac-chairs(a)icann.org <Soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: Team-Leaders Russ Weinstein via <team-leaders(a)icann.org>, Veni Markovski <veni.markovski(a)icann.org>, Theresa Swinehart < theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org> Dear SO/AC Leaders, As I previously mentioned, ICANN is honored to welcome H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Albania to the United Nations, and H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations, to ICANN84. The ambassadors are serving as co-facilitators for the review of the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes, or what we know as WSIS+20 process. To help you and your communities prepare for ICANN84, I wanted to share some important details. We expect the ambassadors, their teams, and representatives from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs to be on-site in Dublin on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. On Sunday, they will have the opportunity to meet with the Board and then GAC, followed by a reception with GAC delegates. On Monday, the co-facilitators will join the Welcome Ceremony, followed by the “Geopolitical Forum: WSIS+20 Focus” session, which will provide an opportunity for the co-facilitators to consult with the community on the WSIS+20 Zero Draft. Throughout their visit, the ambassadors will do their best to meet with community members to discuss the WSIS+20 review. Meeting requests will be handled by their staff, and scheduling will be based on availability. The ambassadors may also be interested in attending other sessions at your invitation. To arrange meetings with the co-facilitators or to invite them to other sessions, please contact: Deniz Susar, susar(a)un.org, and copy Eleonora Mazzucchi, eleonora.mazzucchi(a)un.org Thanks, Russ *From: *Russ Weinstein via Team-Leaders <team-leaders(a)icann.org> *Reply-To: *Russ Weinstein <russ.weinstein(a)icann.org> *Date: *Friday, August 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM *To: *"Soac-chairs(a)icann.org" <Soac-chairs(a)icann.org> *Cc: *Team-Leaders Russ Weinstein via <team-leaders(a)icann.org>, Veni Markovski <veni.markovski(a)icann.org>, Theresa Swinehart < theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org> *Subject: *[Team-Leaders] WSIS+20 Review Co-Facilitators to Attend ICANN84 Dear SOAC Leaders I am pleased to share with you that the co-facilitators appointed by the President of the United Nations General Assembly to lead the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society will attend the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. ICANN is honored to welcome H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Albania to the United Nations, and H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations. The co-facilitators will participate in a WSIS+20 review consultation during ICANN84 to receive feedback from the ICANN community. Details about the session will be shared in the coming weeks. ICANN looks forward to their participation and a productive ICANN84. This information will be formally announced by ICANN shortly. As I shared several weeks back, the ’84 schedule has been adjusted to move the Geopolitical session to Monday, this session will focus on the WSIS+20 and will feature the co-facilitators. In the coming days we will provide more information to you and your communities about the co-facilitators visit, their availability and the logistics of setting up time to engage with them more directly. Looking forward to engaging with all of you in the coming weeks via our CEO 1:1’s and of course in person in Dublin. Thanks, Russ _______________________________________________ soac-chairs mailing list -- soac-chairs(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to soac-chairs-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Fwd: [soac-chairs] WSIS+20 Review Co-Facilitators to Attend ICANN84
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

FYI ******************************************* 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: Russ Weinstein via soac-chairs <soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 15:30 Subject: [soac-chairs] WSIS+20 Review Co-Facilitators to Attend ICANN84 To: Soac-chairs(a)icann.org <Soac-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: Team-Leaders Russ Weinstein via <team-leaders(a)icann.org>, Veni Markovski <veni.markovski(a)icann.org>, Theresa Swinehart < theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org> Dear SOAC Leaders I am pleased to share with you that the co-facilitators appointed by the President of the United Nations General Assembly to lead the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society will attend the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. ICANN is honored to welcome H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Albania to the United Nations, and H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations. The co-facilitators will participate in a WSIS+20 review consultation during ICANN84 to receive feedback from the ICANN community. Details about the session will be shared in the coming weeks. ICANN looks forward to their participation and a productive ICANN84. This information will be formally announced by ICANN shortly. As I shared several weeks back, the ’84 schedule has been adjusted to move the Geopolitical session to Monday, this session will focus on the WSIS+20 and will feature the co-facilitators. In the coming days we will provide more information to you and your communities about the co-facilitators visit, their availability and the logistics of setting up time to engage with them more directly. Looking forward to engaging with all of you in the coming weeks via our CEO 1:1’s and of course in person in Dublin. Thanks, Russ _______________________________________________ soac-chairs mailing list -- soac-chairs(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to soac-chairs-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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