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Follow up on proposed revisions to GNSO Operating Procedures and ICANN Bylaws
by Marika Konings Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

Dear All, Following up on the update on the revised GNSO Operating Procedures and ICANN Bylaws that was provided during the last meeting (see https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/gop-bylaws-20sep17-en.pdf) I wanted to highlight that even though the staff report is long and addresses all the post-transition Bylaw changes and how these have been addressed as a result of the Bylaws DT recommendations, the actual changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures and the ICANN Bylaws are fairly limited. As such, I would recommend that you review the attached redline versions so that you get a better sense of the changes that are being proposed. To summarize, the redline includes: 1. Changes to section 11.3.i of the ICANN Bylaws to reflect new GNSO voting thresholds1<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-op-procedures-2017-06-19-en#foot1>which are different from the current threshold of a simple majority vote of each House. 2. Changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures, section 4.9 (Consent Agenda) to reflect that certain decisions are to be confirmed "automatically" by the GNSO Council through its consent agenda. 3. Addition to the GNSO Operating Procedures to clarify that in specific circumstances, the GNSO Council may waive the timeframes currently referenced in the GNSO Operating Procedures in relation to submission of motions as well as scheduling of meetings to meet its obligations under the timelines outlined in the ICANN Bylaws as a Decisional Participant. 4. Addition to the GNSO Operating Procedures to clarify that certain petitions submitted by an individual must be submitted through a GNSO Stakeholder Group or Constituency to the GNSO Council for consideration. For this purpose, each GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency must develop clear rules for the submission of such petitions, including any requirements for the criteria to be included in a petition. These rules would be added to the GNSO Operating Procedures as an annex once available. 5. Addition to the GNSO Operating Procedures to clarify that all petitions concerning a director removal process submitted by an individual must be submitted directly to the GNSO Council. For this purpose, the GNSO Council will develop a clear process and rules for the submission of such petitions, including any requirements for the criteria to be included in a petition. These rules would be added to the GNSO Operating Procedures as an annex once available. In addition to these modifications, the redline version also includes the following updates: * Updated references to the ICANN Bylaws as many changed as a result of the post-transition Bylaws; * Updated the generalized schedule for board elections to align it with the timing as well as notification requirements outlined in the post-transition Bylaws; * Included references to the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Quick Look Mechanism in the PDP Manual as a result of the GAC-GNSO Consultation Group recommendations, and; * Included references to the inclusion of a draft PDP WG Charter in the Preliminary Issue Report in the PDP Manual as a result of the GNSO Improvements recommendations. As noted during my presentation during the last Council meeting, in response to the public comments provided, staff would suggest making the following updates: * In relation to the waiver for petitions and the suggestion by the IPC that any recommendations in this regard are unanimously taken by the GNSO Chair and Council Vice-Chairs, staff notes that the proposed language reads ‘as recommended by the GNSO Chair and Council Vice-Chairs’ which implies that this is a unanimous recommendation. However, should there be a desire to explicitly state this assumption, the following wording could be considered ‘as recommended unanimously by the GNSO Chair and Council Vice-Chairs’. * Clarifying the voting results table in Appendix 1 with regards to approval of a petition and approval of a petition notice to remove a director holding seat 13 or 14 by changing >75% of one to >75% of the House that appointed the Director As pointed out during the meeting, until such time the GNSO Council adopts the revised GNSO Operating Procedures and ICANN Bylaws the existing rules apply to any actions and/or decisions related to the GNSO as a member of the Empowered Community. If it would be helpful, staff would be more than willing to schedule a separate call to go through the proposed changes as well as any questions you may have. Just let us know and we can schedule accordingly. Best regards, Marika Marika Konings Vice President, Policy Development Support – GNSO, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: marika.konings(a)icann.org<mailto:marika.konings@icann.org> Follow the GNSO via Twitter @ICANN_GNSO Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<http://learn.icann.org/courses/gnso> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…>.

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mp3 and Adobe Connect recording / Update on Reviews from the Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives Team Webinar
by Terri Agnew Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

Dear all, Thank you to everyone who attended the Update on Reviews from the Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives Team Webinar held on Wednesday 11 October 2017. All recordings are posted on the GNSO Master calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou p-2Dactivities_calendar-23jun&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7 xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXhFzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=ZtxtjiAwu5KD4icwmzx gWXulB8DjmVZYote_o6uX5Uw&s=QK5Qtf2D8DHgcHCA1djTIG3JTnSqhSLlOS1_IwdPAgA&e=> . For your convenience, please find the presentation slide-deck and Adobe Connect room chat attached to the email and the recordings below: Adobe Connect recording: <https://participate.icann.org/p2bau1fzkbi/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=e7a3e0ad59e75812 eb19f72c46929374e3ff7948a26ef4dfdf6de2363e5902f4> https://participate.icann.org/p2bau1fzkbi/ Mp3: https://audio.icann.org/gnso/review-update-11oct17-en.mp3 Transcript will be posted shortly on the GNSO Master calendar Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: <mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org> terri.agnew(a)icann.org Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses and visiting the <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy -efforts.htm#newcomers> GNSO Newcomer pages

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Note to GNSO Council re: Change Process
by Austin, Donna Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

Fellow Councilors You may recall a presentation from Craig Schwartz during our last Council call about the development of a Community gTLD Change Process. Attached is a follow up letter from Craig that serves to provide some clarity around why Craig was bringing the issue to Council as there seemed to be some confusion during the call. I've copied Craig on this email, so please feel free to ask him questions directly. Donna From: Craig Schwartz [mailto:craig@ftld.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:47 PM To: Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar> Subject: Note to GNSO Council re: Change Process Donna, As discussed, could you please circulate the attached letter to the GNSO Council list on my behalf. Craig Craig Schwartz Managing Director fTLD Registry Services 600 13th Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Office: +1 202 589 2532 Mobile: +1 202 236 1154 Skype: craig-schwartz Twitter: @fTLD_Registry<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_fTLD-5FReg…> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ftld-registry-services<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_compa…> .BANK and .INSURANCE - Trusted. Verified. More Secure.

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Updated Final Agenda GNSO Council Meeting 12 October 2017 at 12:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

** with correct time in body of email** Dear councilors, Please find the Proposed Final Agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 October 2017 at 12:00 UTC. Final Proposed Agenda 12 October 2017 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/ziIhB[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> v3.2, updated on 01 September 2016. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. Coordinated Universal Time: 12:00 UTC: http://tinyurl.com/ya74wnq9[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tinyurl.com_ya74wnq9&d=…> 05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington; 13:00 London; 15:00 Istanbul; 23:00 Hobart GNSO Council Meeting Audio Cast To join the event click on the link: http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u[stream.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__stream.icann.org-3A8000…> Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1. Administrative Matters (5 mins) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_meet…> of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 24 August 2017, were posted on 14 September 2017. Minutes[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_meet…> of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 20 September 2017, were posted on 08 October 2017 Item 2. Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 mins) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…>and Action Item List[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Item 3. Consent Agenda (5 min) Approval of the appointment of Cheryl Langdon-Orr as an additional co-chair for the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group, to join current co-chairs Jeff Neuman and Avri Doria, along with Council liaison Paul McGrady. Further, the Council recognizes that Avri’s tenure as a co-chair of this WG will end when she is seated on the ICANN Board at ICANN60. To that extent, the Council wishes to thank Avri for her service to the WG and wish her well in her role on the ICANN Board. Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Standing Committee on Draft Budget Cycle (15 minutes) As discussed during ICANN59 in Johannesburg, the GNSO Council is looking to form a Standing Committee consisting of interested GNSO Council members focused on the ICANN Budget and Operational Plan. You will recall that the GNSO Council submitted comments as part of the FY17 & FY18 ICANN draft budget and operating plans. These past efforts have been ad hoc and somewhat reactionary. Given changes to the ICANN bylaws and the new powers afforded to the Empowered Community, one of which is the power to reject the ICANN budget, it was discussed that the formation of this new Standing Committee could formalize the Council’s consideration of future budget cycles in a more proactive and continuous manner. A draft call for volunteers (page 1) and a draft charter (remaining pages) were created and available for review and provide further context (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/draft-icann-budget-operations-charter-04oc…<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=k53LUnPf-2F5r8J1RbgD8szOewtPO1GXA8I…>) Here, the Council will discuss the path forward and determine overall interest in the formation of this standing committee. 4.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (James Bladel) 4.2 – Council discussion 4.3 – Next steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Future ICANN meeting planning (15 minutes) On 02 February 2013, the ICANN Board resolved[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> to establish the Multi-Stakeholder Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG), allowing community members and the Board to work together to develop a meeting strategy that aligns with community needs. On 25 February 2014, the MSWG published its report<https://meetings.icann.org/en/mswgrecommendations-icannfuturemeetingsstrate…> and recommendations for public comment. The recommendations of the MSWG led to the current structure now in place (i.e., Meeting A, B, and C). Many in the community are generally supportive of the new and now existing structure, but still see room for improvement. On 17 August 2017, community leaders and ICANN staff held a discussion[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> regarding possible changes to ICANN meetings and the venue selection process. ICANN org will be preparing a paper for public comment on ICANN meeting format changes, with the intention to have the public comment period open during ICANN60. The potential changes envisioned are generally considered adjustments to the existing meeting strategy rather than a wholesale change to that meeting strategy. Here, the Council will discuss the path forward for review of existing suggested adjustments and possible formulation of its own adjustments to the ICANN meeting strategy. 5.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (Council leadership) 5.2 – Council discussion 5.3 – Next steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for ICANN60 (10 minutes) During ICANN59, the proposed block schedule for ICANN60 was shared (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann60-draft-prelim-block-schedule-27jun1…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_draf…>) – note that further updates have been made as a result of the SO/AC Planning Committee and the resulting cross-community session selections (https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann60_block_sched_v1.3.pdf) Based on requests received to date from the different GNSO PDP WGs, CCWGs WGs, and cross community session landscape, the Council leadership has revised its draft GNSO schedule for Council input and review, available here[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…>. Following Council review, this draft GNSO schedule will again be shared with the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to facilitate their planning and scheduling. 6.1 - Update on planning for ICANN60 (Council leadership) 6.2 – Council discussion 6.3 – Next steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for joint meetings with GAC, ccNSO, and ICANN Board at ICANN60 (15 Minutes) The GNSO Council holds joint sessions with the GAC, ccNSO, and ICANN Board at nearly every public ICANN meeting, which is the case for the upcoming ICANN60 meeting in Abu Dhabi. Here, the Council will seek to come to agreement on a set of topics for each joint session. 7.1 – Presentation of discussion topic (Council Leadership) 7.2 – Council discussion 7.3 – Next Steps Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (15 minutes) 8.1 – Discussion of preparatory activities for the GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session. 8.2 – Discussion about the ICANN organization consultation process on community resources, the aim of which is to solicit input from SO/AC groups to update the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines. 8.3 – The co-chairs of the Sub-Pro WG have reported that Martin Sutton has been selected as the Work Track 5 co-lead from the GNSO. While not subject to a Council vote, the WG co-chairs wanted to ensure an opportunity for discussion on the selection on this Council call. 8.4 – Update on the Community gTLD Change Request Process agenda item, first discussed on the 20 September 2017 Council call. ________________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11[icann…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf[gnso.icann.o…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…>. References for Coordinated Universal Time of 12:00 UTC Local time between March and October Summer in the NORTHERN hemisphere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 05:00 San José, Costa Rica UTC-6 06:00 Iowa City, USA (CDT) UTC-5 07:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 08:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 09:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (BRST) UTC-3 09:00 London, United Kingdom (GMT) UTC+1 13:00 Bonn, Germany (CET) UTC+2 14:00 Cairo, Egypt, (EET) UTC+2 14:00 Istanbul, Turkey (TRT) UTC+3 15:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC 20:00 Tokyo, Japan (JST) UTC+9 21:00 Sydney/Hobart, Australia (AEDT) UTC+11 23:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DST starts/ends on last Sunday of October 2017, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com[timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.timeanddate.com_&d=…> and http://tinyurl.com/ya74wnq9[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tinyurl.com_ya74wnq9&d=…> Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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Updated Final Agenda GNSO Council Meeting 12 October 2017 at 12:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

Dear councilors, Please find the Proposed Final Agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 October 2017 at 21:00 UTC. Final Proposed Agenda 12 October 2017 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/ziIhB This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> v3.2, updated on 01 September 2016. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. Coordinated Universal Time: 12:00 UTC: http://tinyurl.com/ya74wnq9 05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington; 13:00 London; 15:00 Istanbul; 23:00 Hobart GNSO Council Meeting Audio Cast To join the event click on the link: http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1. Administrative Matters (5 mins) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-24aug17-en.pdf> of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 24 August 2017, were posted on 14 September 2017. Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-20sep17-en.pdf> of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 20 September 2017, were posted on 08 October 2017 Item 2. Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 mins) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List<https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3. Consent Agenda (5 min) Approval of the appointment of Cheryl Langdon-Orr as an additional co-chair for the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group, to join current co-chairs Jeff Neuman and Avri Doria, along with Council liaison Paul McGrady. Further, the Council recognizes that Avri’s tenure as a co-chair of this WG will end when she is seated on the ICANN Board at ICANN60. To that extent, the Council wishes to thank Avri for her service to the WG and wish her well in her role on the ICANN Board. Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Standing Committee on Draft Budget Cycle (15 minutes) As discussed during ICANN59 in Johannesburg, the GNSO Council is looking to form a Standing Committee consisting of interested GNSO Council members focused on the ICANN Budget and Operational Plan. You will recall that the GNSO Council submitted comments as part of the FY17 & FY18 ICANN draft budget and operating plans. These past efforts have been ad hoc and somewhat reactionary. Given changes to the ICANN bylaws and the new powers afforded to the Empowered Community, one of which is the power to reject the ICANN budget, it was discussed that the formation of this new Standing Committee could formalize the Council’s consideration of future budget cycles in a more proactive and continuous manner. A draft call for volunteers (page 1) and a draft charter (remaining pages) were created and available for review and provide further context (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/draft-icann-budget-operations-charter-04oc…<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=k53LUnPf-2F5r8J1RbgD8szOewtPO1GXA8I…>) Here, the Council will discuss the path forward and determine overall interest in the formation of this standing committee. 4.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (James Bladel) 4.2 – Council discussion 4.3 – Next steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Future ICANN meeting planning (15 minutes) On 02 February 2013, the ICANN Board resolved<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2013-02-02-en#2.a> to establish the Multi-Stakeholder Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG), allowing community members and the Board to work together to develop a meeting strategy that aligns with community needs. On 25 February 2014, the MSWG published its report<https://meetings.icann.org/en/mswgrecommendations-icannfuturemeetingsstrate…> and recommendations for public comment. The recommendations of the MSWG led to the current structure now in place (i.e., Meeting A, B, and C). Many in the community are generally supportive of the new and now existing structure, but still see room for improvement. On 17 August 2017, community leaders and ICANN staff held a discussion<https://community.icann.org/display/soaceinputfeedback/Event+Calendar> regarding possible changes to ICANN meetings and the venue selection process. ICANN org will be preparing a paper for public comment on ICANN meeting format changes, with the intention to have the public comment period open during ICANN60. The potential changes envisioned are generally considered adjustments to the existing meeting strategy rather than a wholesale change to that meeting strategy. Here, the Council will discuss the path forward for review of existing suggested adjustments and possible formulation of its own adjustments to the ICANN meeting strategy. 5.1 - Presentation of discussion topic (Council leadership) 5.2 – Council discussion 5.3 – Next steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for ICANN60 (10 minutes) During ICANN59, the proposed block schedule for ICANN60 was shared (https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann60-draft-prelim-block-schedule-27jun1…) – note that further updates have been made as a result of the SO/AC Planning Committee and the resulting cross-community session selections (https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann60_block_sched_v1.3.pdf) Based on requests received to date from the different GNSO PDP WGs, CCWGs WGs, and cross community session landscape, the Council leadership has revised its draft GNSO schedule for Council input and review, available here<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts>. Following Council review, this draft GNSO schedule will again be shared with the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to facilitate their planning and scheduling. 6.1 - Update on planning for ICANN60 (Council leadership) 6.2 – Council discussion 6.3 – Next steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for joint meetings with GAC, ccNSO, and ICANN Board at ICANN60 (15 Minutes) The GNSO Council holds joint sessions with the GAC, ccNSO, and ICANN Board at nearly every public ICANN meeting, which is the case for the upcoming ICANN60 meeting in Abu Dhabi. Here, the Council will seek to come to agreement on a set of topics for each joint session. 7.1 – Presentation of discussion topic (Council Leadership) 7.2 – Council discussion 7.3 – Next Steps Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (15 minutes) 8.1 – Discussion of preparatory activities for the GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session. 8.2 – Discussion about the ICANN organization consultation process on community resources, the aim of which is to solicit input from SO/AC groups to update the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines. 8.3 – The co-chairs of the Sub-Pro WG have reported that Martin Sutton has been selected as the Work Track 5 co-lead from the GNSO. While not subject to a Council vote, the WG co-chairs wanted to ensure an opportunity for discussion on the selection on this Council call. 8.4 – Update on the Community gTLD Change Request Process agenda item, first discussed on the 20 September 2017 Council call. ________________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf. References for Coordinated Universal Time of 12:00 UTC Local time between March and October Summer in the NORTHERN hemisphere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 05:00 San José, Costa Rica UTC-6 06:00 Iowa City, USA (CDT) UTC-5 07:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 08:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 09:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (BRST) UTC-3 09:00 London, United Kingdom (GMT) UTC+1 13:00 Bonn, Germany (CET) UTC+2 14:00 Cairo, Egypt, (EET) UTC+2 14:00 Istanbul, Turkey (TRT) UTC+3 15:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC 20:00 Tokyo, Japan (JST) UTC+9 21:00 Sydney/Hobart, Australia (AEDT) UTC+11 23:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DST starts/ends on last Sunday of October 2017, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and http://tinyurl.com/ya74wnq9 Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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AOB Item for tomorrow's call
by icannlists Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

Hi All, Apologies for the late entry, but could we please add the following as an AOB item to tomorrow’s call? The co-chairs of the Sub-Pro WG have reported that Martin Sutton has been selected as the Work Track 5 co-chair from the GNSO. While not subject to a Council vote, the co-chairs wanted to ensure an opportunity for discussion on the selection at our next Council call. Best, Paul Paul D. McGrady Partner Winston & Strawn LLP 35 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601-9703 D: +1 312-558-5963 F: +1 312-558-5700 Bio<http://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/attorneys/mcgrady-paul-d.html> | VCard<http://www.winston.com/vcards/996.vcf> | Email<mailto:pmcgrady@winston.com> | winston.com<http://www.winston.com> [Winston & Strawn LLP] ________________________________ The contents of this message may be privileged and confidential. If this message has been received in error, please delete it without reading it. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privilege. Please do not disseminate this message without the permission of the author. Any tax advice contained in this email was not intended to be used, and cannot be used, by you (or any other taxpayer) to avoid penalties under applicable tax laws and regulations.

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New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG newsletter - October 2017
by Emily Barabas Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

Dear all, On behalf of the leadership team of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group, I am writing to share the latest edition of the Working Group newsletter: https://gnso.icann.org/en/news/working-group-newsletters/newsletter-new-gtl… Please feel free to share this newsletter with individuals and groups who may be interested in the Working Group’s activities. An archive of previous editions of the newsletter is available on the WG wiki<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=58001970> and on the GNSO website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/news/working-group-newsletters>. Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas | Senior Policy Specialist ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email: emily.barabas(a)icann.org | Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976

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GNSO Project List
by Nathalie Peregrine Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

Dear Councilors, Attached please find the updated Project List in both red-line and clean version for your review before the Council meeting. If there are no comments, the list will be posted on the website on page: http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_counc…> and be directly viewed at :http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/projects-list.pdf<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_meetings…> Thanks so much, Kind regards, Nathalie

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Fwd: [community-finance] Public Comment Open - Draft PTI Operating Plan and Budget, and IANA Budget
by James M. Bladel Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

Councilors, FYI. Please distribute to your SG & C. Thank you, J. ————— James Bladel GNSO Chair ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Planning <planning(a)icann.org> Date: Oct 10, 2017, 01:19 +0100 Subject: [community-finance] Public Comment Open - Draft PTI Operating Plan and Budget, and IANA Budget Dear Community Members, The public comment period is now open for the Draft PTI Operating Plan and Budget and IANA Budget. You may view the documents available for public comment at the link below. Please note that any clarifying questions you may have about the documents should be submitted to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> by 16 October 2017, in order for us to provide responses by 23 October 2017. Public Comment https://www.icann.org/public-comments/draft-pti-iana-fy19-2017-10-09-en In addition, the following sessions at ICANN60 are now confirmed. Please view the links below for details. You may register to attend and share with other community members who may have an interest in ICANN planning and budgeting. ICANN Budget Basics (30 Oct, 1515-1645) http://sched.co/CbEv Budget Working Group (1 Nov, 1030-1400) http://sched.co/CbGT Thank you for your participation. We look forward to your comments, and to seeing you at ICANN 60. (On behalf of the Planning Team: Becky Nash, Kirsten Wattson, Leo Vegoda) Jessica Castillo Operations & Project Coordinator ICANN | Human Resources & Finance Departments

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INVITATION: Webinar on status of final recommendations from the Curative Rights PDP Working Group
by Mary Wong Oct. 9, 2017

Oct. 9, 2017

Dear Councilors, On behalf of Phil Corwin and Petter Rindforth, the co-chairs of the IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group, I am pleased to invite you to a webinar that is being planned for this Thursday, 12 October, at 1600 UTC. The Working Group is planning to present its proposed final recommendations to the community at ICANN60, and will complete its Final Report for the GNSO Council’s review and vote following that meeting. Although the webinar is being conducted primarily for the benefit of Working Group members who have not been able to participate in recent discussions, the co-chairs hope that it will also be useful for the Council as the manager of the PDP. This PDP was initiated in 2014, on a topic with legal implications and complexities that call for an understanding of the interplay between the recommendations currently under Working Group consideration and other work within the GNSO as well as concerns that have been expressed by the GAC. By conducting this webinar, the co-chairs therefore hope that the limited face-to-face time that the group will have with the GNSO Council at ICANN60 can be optimized to focus on specific challenges to be addressed as the Working Group moves toward a Final Report. Staff will follow up on this note by sending a calendar invitation to you. If you are not able to attend the Thursday webinar, please note that the session will be recorded and transcribed, and we will post and circulate the recording and transcript following the webinar. Thanks and cheers Mary

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