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Re: [council] GAC Communique Response - Delayed
by Nathalie Peregrine April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

Dear Jeff, Thank you for your email, the item has been removed from the Consent Agenda. The updated agenda can be found here<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+GNSO…>. Kind regards, Nathalie From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply to: Jeff Neuman <jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com> Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021 at 16:11 To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] GAC Communique Response - Delayed All, We are still working through a proposed response to the GAC Communique and do not believe that it will be ready for approval at the meeting in two days time. We would like to ask that this be removed from the Consent Agenda and either push to adopt at the next meeting or by e-mail when completed. We can discuss in more detail at the Council meeting under AOB if anyone has any questions. Sincerely, Jeff [cid:image001.png@01D73643.492E0360] Jeffrey J. Neuman Founder & CEO JJN Solutions, LLC p: +1.202.549.5079 E: jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com<mailto:jeff@jjnsolutions.com> http://jjnsolutions.com

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GAC Communique Response - Delayed
by Jeff Neuman April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

All, We are still working through a proposed response to the GAC Communique and do not believe that it will be ready for approval at the meeting in two days time. We would like to ask that this be removed from the Consent Agenda and either push to adopt at the next meeting or by e-mail when completed. We can discuss in more detail at the Council meeting under AOB if anyone has any questions. Sincerely, Jeff [cid:image001.png@01D735CD.798DC160] Jeffrey J. Neuman Founder & CEO JJN Solutions, LLC p: +1.202.549.5079 E: jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com<mailto:jeff@jjnsolutions.com> http://jjnsolutions.com

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Transfer PDP Chair
by philippe.fouquart＠orange.com April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Dear Councilors, Having reviewed the response to EoI, leadership team is happy to recommend Roger Carney as Chair for the Transfer Policy. You will find Roger's SoI here https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Roger+Carney+SOI. The consent agenda for the next Council call will be updated shortly but we wanted to draw you attention on this, if you have any concerns with this appointment, for you to raise them on the list before our call. Regards, Philippe _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ce message et ses pieces jointes peuvent contenir des informations confidentielles ou privilegiees et ne doivent donc pas etre diffuses, exploites ou copies sans autorisation. Si vous avez recu ce message par erreur, veuillez le signaler a l'expediteur et le detruire ainsi que les pieces jointes. Les messages electroniques etant susceptibles d'alteration, Orange decline toute responsabilite si ce message a ete altere, deforme ou falsifie. Merci. This message and its attachments may contain confidential or privileged information that may be protected by law; they should not be distributed, used or copied without authorisation. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this message and its attachments. As emails may be altered, Orange is not liable for messages that have been modified, changed or falsified. Thank you.

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FW: [Ext] Monday, 19 April 2021
by Andrea Glandon April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

[http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b81d465b-3f39-4d39-8eb4-437e0fb9555b&a=1122025…] Monday, 19 April 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing · TODAY: Have You Met the Board Committees? · WEDNESDAY: "The Root Zone from A to Z" Webinar · DUE IN ONE WEEK: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy · REMINDER: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations Public Comment · GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Information Sharing TODAY: Have You Met the Board Committees? From: Maarten Botterman, Chair ICANN Board committees serve an important role in preparing the ICANN Board as it deliberates and makes decisions. As part of our ongoing commitment to make our work more transparent and accessible, the ICANN Board is partnering with the ICANN org Global Communications function to launch a new webinar series called "Meet the Board Committee." Our first webinar, scheduled for today, 19 April 2021 at 20:00 UTC, will focus on the ICANN Board Technical Committee (BTC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013hE8NCJMrSN6vHGvP…> Register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013hE8NCJMrSN6vHGvP…>. WEDNESDAY: "The Root Zone from A to Z" Webinar The North America Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) team invites the community to a webinar with members of the IANA team and Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) to discuss different aspects related to generation and distribution of the DNS Root Zone as well as ICANN’s strategy for the ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS). The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 21 April 2021 at 18:00 UTC. Register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013hE8NCJMrSN6vHGvP…>. DUE IN ONE WEEK: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council recently initiated a two-phased policy development process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy, which will determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. Call for Volunteers: GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy · Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Group, and Constituency chairs received a letter inviting them to appoint a limited number of members and alternates to the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. · The deadline for appointments is Monday, 26 April 2021. REMINDER: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations The ICANN org Planning and Finance teams will host a webinar on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 15:00 UTC to discuss prioritizing ICANN work and the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. Please register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013hE8NCJMrSN6vHGvP…> in advance to receive details to join this webinar. In this webinar, the Planning team will provide an overview of the "Prioritization of ICANN Work" project, including its purpose and scope, work plan, and community engagement. Prioritization of ICANN work is a targeted outcome of the Planning at ICANN operating initiative in the ICANN FY21-25 Operating Plan. It includes the design and implementation of a prioritization framework in collaboration with the ICANN community, Board and org. The Finance team will also share the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. Public Comment GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013hE8NCJMrSN6vHGvP…> Close Date: Friday, 30 April 2021 Volume 3, Issue 29 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013hE8NCJMrSN6vHGvP…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 22 April 2021

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FW: [Ext] Thursday, 15 April 2021
by Julie Bisland April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

FYI: From: ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Thursday, 15 April 2021 [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=e800ae1b-dcca-40aa-8bfc-c5e5d3e3960e&a=1122025…] Thursday, 15 April 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: Register for "The Root Zone from A to Z" Webinar · REMINDER: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations · REMINDER: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy Public Comment · CLOSES TODAY: Proposal for Korean Root Zone Label Generation Rules · GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Information Sharing NEW: Register for "The Root Zone from A to Z" Webinar The North America Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) team invites the community to a webinar with members of the IANA team and Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) to discuss different aspects related to generation and distribution of the DNS Root Zone as well as ICANN’s strategy for the ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS). The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 21 April 2021 at 18:00 UTC. For more information and to register, please visit this page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9…>. REMINDER: Register for Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations The ICANN org Planning and Finance teams will host a webinar on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 15:00 UTC to discuss prioritizing ICANN work and the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. Please register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9…> in advance to receive details to join this webinar. In this webinar, the Planning team will provide an overview of the "Prioritization of ICANN Work" project, including its purpose and scope, work plan, and community engagement. Prioritization of ICANN work is a targeted outcome of the Planning at ICANN operating initiative in the ICANN FY21-25 Operating Plan. It includes the design and implementation of a prioritization framework in collaboration with the ICANN community, Board and org. The Finance team will also share the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. REMINDER: GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council recently initiated a two-phased policy development process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy, which will determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. Expressions of Interest: Chair of the GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy · Expressions of Interest are now being accepted for the chair of the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. · All are encouraged to review and share this information [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9…> about the chair role. · The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is Friday, 16 April 2021. Call for Volunteers: GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy · Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Group, and Constituency chairs received a letter inviting them to appoint a limited number of members and alternates to the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. · The deadline for appointments is Monday, 26 April 2021. Public Comment Proposal for Korean Root Zone Label Generation Rules [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9…> CLOSES TODAY: Thursday, 15 April 2021 GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9…> Close Date: Friday, 30 April 2021 Volume 3, Issue 28 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HUutWUf0d4cTuhhh9…> | Next Issue: Monday, 19 April 2021

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GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Gregory DiBiase
by GNSO Council via ICANN April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

#submission { font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; } #submission td, #submission th { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left; } Full Name of Officer: Ashley Heineman Officer Email Address: aheineman(a)godaddy.com Date Prepared: 14 April 2021 GNSO Organization: Registrars Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Gregory DiBiase Voting Remedy: Temporary Alternate Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Temporary Alternate Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Greg will be out on paternity leave. As there is no expected voting at the next Council meeting, a Temporary Alternate seemed appropriate. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: registration data and transfer policy Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 30 April 2021 Full Name of Councilor's Temporary Alternate: [Note: if not already published and available, a short bio and Statement/Disclosure of Interest should be prepared by the Temporary Alternate and delivered to the GNSO Secretariat in advance of any discussion or voting scheduled to take place]. Owen Smigelski Temporary Alternate Email Address: owen.smigelski(a)namecheap.com Voting Direction Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy [1], and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service [2]. I Agree [1] https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy [2] https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos

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FW: Fw: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Maarten Botterman to Philippe Fouquart RE: Appointment of the GNSO Council Liaison for the SSAD ODP
by Jeff Neuman April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

From: Jeff Neuman Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:25 AM To: Pam Little <pam.little(a)alibaba-inc.com>; gnso-secs(a)icann.org Subject: RE: [council] Fw: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Maarten Botterman to Philippe Fouquart RE: Appointment of the GNSO Council Liaison for the SSAD ODP Pam, I know this letter uses the term GNSO Council Liaison, but if I recall correctly, the Liaison does NOT need to be a GNSO Councilor. According to https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/odp-concept-paper-05mar21-en.pdf, at the top of page 5, it states that the “The ODP does not require the liaison to be a member of the GNSO Council. The liaison will serve as the primary contact between ICANN org’s ODP team and the GNSO Council on questions pertaining to the substance or intent of the GNSO Council recommendations. The liaison is expected to keep the GNSO Council informed about their engagement with ICANN org on these questions and should be empowered to conve\ relevant information from the GNSO Council to the ODP team.” So, the process that you all come up with should keep that in mind. Thanks! [cid:image001.png@01D73120.D2C884B0] Jeffrey J. Neuman Founder & CEO JJN Solutions, LLC p: +1.202.549.5079 E: jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com<mailto:jeff@jjnsolutions.com> http://jjnsolutions.com From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> On Behalf Of Pam Little via council Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 5:23 PM To: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>; council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Fw: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Maarten Botterman to Philippe Fouquart RE: Appointment of the GNSO Council Liaison for the SSAD ODP Dear Councilors, I am forwarding the attached letter from the Board to the Council. Council leadership and staff are working on a proposed approach for the GNSO Council Liaison to the SSAD ODP and will share the document soon. Kind regards, Pam ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sender:Austin, Donna via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org>> Sent At:2021 Apr. 13 (Tue.) 06:09 Recipient:"Austin, Donna via Gnso-chairs" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org>>; gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> <gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>> Cc:Maarten Botterman <maarten.botterman(a)board.icann.org<mailto:maarten.botterman@board.icann.org>>; Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org<mailto:secretary@icann.org>>; Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org<mailto:Correspondence@icann.org>>; Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org<mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org>> Subject:[gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Maarten Botterman to Philippe Fouquart RE: Appointment of the GNSO Council Liaison for the SSAD ODP Dear Mr. Fouquart, Please find the attached letter from Maarten Botterman regarding the appointment of the GNSO Council Liaison for the SSAD ODP. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit ICANN Board Operations Senior Manager 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094

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Re: [council] [gnso-chairs] REMINDER: For review - GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement
by philippe.fouquart＠orange.com April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

Dear SG/C leaders, I’m coming back to you on this after our Council extraordinary meeting when this Framework for Continuous Improvement was reviewed. Re. point 2 below and how this can be improved, there was a clear perception that the framework can be further simplified and before we spent too much of our energy on process detail, we will try and come up with a few options for this and would like to hear what your think, so you should be expecting a doodle soon; hope you can make it. It would also be helpful to hear your views on the topics that may be processed through this and I’m copypasting here those which are listed in the document. The bottom line being that if this framework is not fit for purpose, we noneltheess need to figure out a way to address these items (or drop out some of them). Thanks, Regards, Philippe · Implementation of WS2 recommendations that are not SG/C specific; · Assignments related to the Evolution of the Multistakeholder Model; · Possible ATRT3 related assignments, including a possible future Continuous Improvement Program; · GNSO Review, if commenced; · Review of Policy & Implementation WG recommendations; · Further input on the Operational Design Phase, if applicable; · Review of PDP 3.0 improvements and additional improvements identified; · Empowered Community related assignments (that are of a procedural not substantive nature). From: FOUQUART Philippe TGI/OLN Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 11:29 AM To: 'Julie Hedlund' <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org>; GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org>; Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com>; Cole, Mason (Perkins Coie) <MCole(a)perkinscoie.com>; Wolf-Ulrich Knoben <Wolf-Ulrich.Knoben(a)t-online.de>; Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com>; Raoul Plommer <plommer(a)gmail.com>; Raphaël Beauregard-Lacroix <rbeauregardlacroix(a)gmail.com>; aheineman(a)godaddy.com; Demetriou, Samantha <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com>; chair(a)rysg.info; Sue Schuler <secretariat(a)rysg.info>; Zoe Bonython <secretariat(a)icannregistrars.org> Cc: Brenda Brewer <brenda.brewer(a)icann.org> Subject: RE: [gnso-chairs] REMINDER: For review - GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement Dear SG/C leaders, This is a headsup on the discussion on the discussion item we will have during the next (Thursday) extraordinary Council meeting on the GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement, and the specific questions reproduced here. 1. With the details provided, does this framework approach make sense for dealing with some of the immediate priorities on the ADR as well as future projects that relate to structural, procedural and process improvements? If not, why not and what would be your proposed alternative? 2. Are there any aspects of the framework that can be further enhanced? If so, please provide further details. 3. Are there any assignments that are missing or should be modified? 4. Does the grouping of assignments make sense or is there another way in which assignments should be organized? ask people to weigh in on the questions that were posed in the email that went out I now some of you have continued the discussion within your G/C, I’m certainly happy to arrange for a call after Council with you all if this helps. If you would consider that some of the more controversial items planned under this framework would rather be kept aside for the time being, there’s also the option of initiating this with a limited scope through a pilot. Thank you. Regards, Philippe From: Gnso-chairs [mailto:gnso-chairs-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Julie Hedlund via Gnso-chairs Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 9:53 PM To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>>; Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com<mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com>>; Selli, Claudia <claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com<mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com>>; Wolf-Ulrich Knoben <Wolf-Ulrich.Knoben(a)t-online.de<mailto:Wolf-Ulrich.Knoben@t-online.de>>; Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com<mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com>>; Raoul Plommer <plommer(a)gmail.com<mailto:plommer@gmail.com>>; Raphaël Beauregard-Lacroix <rbeauregardlacroix(a)gmail.com<mailto:rbeauregardlacroix@gmail.com>>; aheineman(a)godaddy.com<mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com>; Demetriou, Samantha <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com<mailto:sdemetriou@verisign.com>>; chair(a)rysg.info<mailto:chair@rysg.info>; Sue Schuler <secretariat(a)rysg.info<mailto:secretariat@rysg.info>>; Zoe Bonython <secretariat(a)icannregistrars.org<mailto:secretariat@icannregistrars.org>> Cc: Brenda Brewer <brenda.brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org>>; gnso-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] REMINDER: For review - GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement Dear Councilors and SG/C Chairs, Please see the message below. As a reminder, we would like to request your input on the questions below by 15 March so that the Council may be able to take a decision on the path forward during the next Council meeting on 24 March. As noted in Philippe’s email of 20 January (see https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2021-January/024395.html) the staff support team has worked with the Council leadership team on a more detailed proposal for a GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement that you will find attached to this email. The objective of the framework is to put in place an approach and structure that allows for the continuous scoping and execution of projects that are focused on GNSO structural, procedural and process improvements. The document analyzes and proposes a number of specific assignments in relation to the different projects that pertain to the scope of this effort from the Action Decision Radar (ADR) (https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC) It also proposes a possible way of organizing these assignments into task forces of a thematic nature. The document does not opine on the priority order in which these are expected to be addressed. Following your review of this document, we would like to request your input on the following: 1. With the details provided, does this framework approach make sense for dealing with some of the immediate priorities on the ADR as well as future projects that relate to structural, procedural and process improvements? If not, why not and what would be your proposed alternative? 2. Are there any aspects of the framework that can be further enhanced? If so, please provide further details. 3. Are there any assignments that are missing or should be modified? 4. Does the grouping of assignments make sense or is there another way in which assignments should be organized? We look forward to receiving your feedback. Kind regards, Julie From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of Julie Hedlund via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Reply-To: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org<mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:18 PM To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>>, Heather Forrest <haforrestesq(a)gmail.com<mailto:haforrestesq@gmail.com>>, "Selli, Claudia" <claudia.selli(a)intl.att.com<mailto:claudia.selli@intl.att.com>>, Wolf-Ulrich Knoben <Wolf-Ulrich.Knoben(a)t-online.de<mailto:Wolf-Ulrich.Knoben@t-online.de>>, Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns(a)gmail.com<mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com>>, Raoul Plommer <plommer(a)gmail.com<mailto:plommer@gmail.com>>, Raphaël Beauregard-Lacroix <rbeauregardlacroix(a)gmail.com<mailto:rbeauregardlacroix@gmail.com>>, "aheineman(a)godaddy.com<mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com>" <aheineman(a)godaddy.com<mailto:aheineman@godaddy.com>>, "Demetriou, Samantha" <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com<mailto:sdemetriou@verisign.com>>, "chair(a)rysg.info<mailto:chair@rysg.info>" <chair(a)rysg.info<mailto:chair@rysg.info>>, Sue Schuler <secretariat(a)rysg.info<mailto:secretariat@rysg.info>>, Zoe Bonython <secretariat(a)icannregistrars.org<mailto:secretariat@icannregistrars.org>> Cc: Brenda Brewer <brenda.brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org>>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org>" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org>> Subject: [council] For review - GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement Dear Councilors and SG/C Chairs, As noted in Philippe’s email of 20 January (see https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2021-January/024395.html) the staff support team has worked with the Council leadership team on a more detailed proposal for a GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement that you will find attached to this email. The objective of the framework is to put in place an approach and structure that allows for the continuous scoping and execution of projects that are focused on GNSO structural, procedural and process improvements. The document analyzes and proposes a number of specific assignments in relation to the different projects that pertain to the scope of this effort from the Action Decision Radar (ADR) (https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC) It also proposes a possible way of organizing these assignments into task forces of a thematic nature. The document does not opine on the priority order in which these are expected to be addressed. Following your review of this document, we would like to request your input on the following: 1. With the details provided, does this framework approach make sense for dealing with some of the immediate priorities on the ADR as well as future projects that relate to structural, procedural and process improvements? If not, why not and what would be your proposed alternative? 2. Are there any aspects of the framework that can be further enhanced? If so, please provide further details. 3. Are there any assignments that are missing or should be modified? 4. Does the grouping of assignments make sense or is there another way in which assignments should be organized? In order to move forward with consideration of the framework approach, and especially being able to tackle the different projects that are high on the ADR, we would like to request your input by 15 March so that the Council may be able to take a decision on the path forward during the next Council meeting on 24 March. If it is deemed helpful, the staff support team is also more than willing to set up a call to walk through the document and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to receiving your feedback. 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GNSO Council Program Suite - 22 April 2021
by policy＠bacinblack.com April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

Dear all, Please find attached links to the latest version of the GNSO Council's Program Suite for the meeting on 22 April 2021. Per the agenda, the Council will not review these tools in detail. However, after your preliminary review in advance of the meeting and should you find an area that you have questions or parts that need clarification, please send your questions or comments to the mailing list. Agenda: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+GNSO+ Council+Agenda+08+April+2021 Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework: https://community.icann.org/x/0YvzC * Program Management Tool (PMT): https://community.icann.org/x/04vzC (note: we're starting to transition to ICANN's Smartsheet, this is a 1st generation) * Action/Decision Radar (ADR): https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC * Project List (PL): https://community.icann.org/x/1YvzC * Action Items (AIs): https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg * Council Small Teams (CSTs): https://community.icann.org/x/kwANCQ Key Project Changes for this Period: * Call for Volunteers & Chair to the PDP on Transfer Policy * IGO_CRWT work plan acknowledgement * Continued discussions on EPDP-P1 IRT Wave 1.5 relaunch for IRTs of PPSAI + T&T * Continued discussions on ICANN Org briefing document on Registration Data Accuracy * Continued discussions on Framework on Continuous Improvement (ATRT3, GNSO3 Review, etc.) * RPM Phase 1 - public comment for Board consideration * SubPro - public comment for Board consideration * Response to GAC Communique from ICANN70 Key Project Activities for May 2021 (ADR): * Continued discussions on EPDP-P1 IRT Wave 1.5 relaunch for IRTs of PPSAI + T&T * Continued discussions on ICANN Org briefing document on Registration Data Accuracy * Continued discussions on Framework on Continuous Improvement (ATRT3, GNSO3 Review, etc.) * Council to decide to launch EPDP on IDNs * EPDP-P2A update towards delivery of Initial Report * Begin planning for ICANN71 Thank you. B Berry Cobb GNSO Policy Consultant Principal | <http://bacinblack.com/> BAC in Black Consulting Mob: +1 (720) 839-5735 <https://twitter.com/berrycobb> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/berrycobb/>

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Proposed Agenda GNSO Council Meeting - 22 April 2021 at 19:00 UTC
by Michelle DeSmyter April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

Dear all, Please find below the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 22 April 2020 at 19:00 UTC. Draft GNSO Council Agenda 22 April 2021 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/wwClCQ This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 24 October 2019 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. GNSO Council meeting held 19:00 UTC Coordinated Universal Time: 19:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/53pezj7x 12:00 Los Angeles; 15:00 Washington; 20:00 London; 21:00 Paris; 22:00 Moscow; (Friday) 05:00 Melbourne GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93389361205?pwd=ZkE3R2dGZWJ1T1F1RUsxNUtXcFdRUT09 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 (10 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/sites/default/files/policy/2021/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council meeting on 24 March 2021 were posted on 08 April 2021. Minutes of the GNSO Council meeting on 08 April 2021 were posted on April 2021. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (15 minutes) 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 (10 minutes) * Adoption of the motion<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+22+April+20…> for the GNSO Council response to GAC ICANN70 Communique * Motion<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+22+April+20…> to approve the second GNSO representative to the Community Representatives Group (CRG) that will nominate the Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel - Donna Austin * Acknowledgment of the GNSO Council liaison to Transfer Policy PDP - Greg Dibiase * Approval of the Chair for the Transfer Policy PDP - Name TBD Item 4: COUNCIL BRIEFING - Briefing from CPH DNS Abuse Group (40 minutes) The topic of DNS abuse was not explicitly identified in the charter of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP (SubPro). However, it was a topic of interest identified by the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT-RT), which made recommendations regarding the subject. In considering the CCT-RT Final Report, the ICANN Board took varying actions on 35 total recommendations, accepting some, passing through others, and placing some in a pending status (see scorecard<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/resolutions-final-cct-recs-scor…>). SubPro considered the CCT-RT recommendations related to DNS abuse (i.e., 14, 15, and 16) though they remain in a “Pending” status” (with the exception of recommendation 16, which was partially passed through) and have not been approved by the ICANN Board. On 27 April 2020, the SubPro Co-Chairs sent a letter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/neuman-la…> to the GNSO Council to share the then current thinking of the Working Group on the topic of DNS abuse, which was to recommend that a holistic solution will be needed in all gTLDs, not just new gTLDs. The Council was briefed on this expectation during its May 2020 Council meeting. The Board took further action<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2020-10-22-en#2.a> on some of the pending recommendations during its meeting in October of 2020, approving recommendation 16, though 14 and 15 remain in a pending state (see scorecard<http://icann.org/en/system/files/files/cct-pending-recs-board-action-22oct2…>). The SubPro WG has since submitted its Final Report to the GNSO Council, confirming its approach to not make DNS abuse recommendations, and instead suggesting the holistic approach to all gTLDs; the GNSO Council adopted the Final Report and relevant Outputs during its February 2021 Council meeting. The GNSO Council has yet to take next steps on DNS abuse as it seeks to better understand the community’s definitions of DNS abuse and where there remain gaps in the community’s ability to combat DNS abuse in an effective manner. As part of this educational and level-setting exercise, the GNSO Council has invited the Contracted Parties House DNS Abuse Group to provide an update on its work and to facilitate a discussion on the topic. Here, the Council will receive an update from the CPH DNS Abuse Group and engage in dialogue on DNS abuse. 4.1 – Introduction of topic (Council Leadership) 4.2 – Briefing and Council discussion (CPH DNS Abuse Group) 4.3 – Next steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - IGO Work Track Update and Council Acknowledgment of Work Plan (15 minutes) On 18 April 2019, the Council voted<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+18+April+20…> to approve recommendations 1-4 of the Final Report from the IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms PDP WG. The Council also resolved to not approve Recommendation 5 and, ”directs the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs (RPM) PDP to consider, as part of its Phase 2 work, whether an appropriate policy solution can be developed that is generally consistent with Recommendations 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the PDP Final Report and: * accounts for the possibility that an IGO may enjoy jurisdictional immunity in certain circumstances; * does not affect the right and ability of registrants to file judicial proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction; * preserves registrants’ rights to judicial review of an initial UDRP or URS decision; and * recognizes that the existence and scope of IGO jurisdictional immunity in any particular situation is a legal issue to be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.” In respect of that resolution, the GNSO Council prepared an Addendum<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/rpms-char…> to the RPMs PDP charter to support work related to Recommendation 5 and approved<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020#202001> it during its January 2020 Council meeting. During its September 2020 Council meeting, the Council agreed to initiate both the Expressions of Interest process to identify a single, qualified Work Track Chair and issue a call for Members and Observers to join the IGO Work Track. Led by Chris Disspain as the Chair, the Work Track has been meeting since late February of 2021. The Work Track has sought to make meaningful progress within the bounds of the Addendum, with members recognizing that this foundational discussion will influence how the group will work and thus, what its work plan should look like. In chartering this work, the GNSO Council expected that the work should be completed in an efficient manner and that frequent updates to the Council would be helpful to ensure an effective outcome. Here, the Council will receive an update on the progress of the Work Track and acknowledge the Work Track’s work plan. 5.1 – Introduction of topic (Council Leadership) 5.2 – Council discussion 5.3 – Next steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Status Update Regarding EPDP Phase 2A (10 minutes) On 21 October 2020, the GNSO Council approved the initiation<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020#202010> of EPDP Phase 2A, to examine the topics of legal/natural and feasibility of unique contacts. In doing so, the Council required that: "[a]t the latest 3 months after reconvening, the Chair of the EPDP Team and GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP will report back to the GNSO Council on the status of deliberations. Based on this report, which is expected to include an update on progress made and the expected likelihood of consensus recommendations, the GNSO Council will decide on next steps, which could include providing additional time for the EPDP to finalize its recommendations or termination of the EPDP if it is clear that no progress is being made or consensus is unlikely).” During the February Council meeting, the Chair of the EPDP Team and GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP shared a presentation<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/155192465/EPDP%20Phase%202…> and provided an update to the Council. The Council agreed that more time should be afforded to continue to make progress. The EPDP Team has since received responses from Bird & Bird to the EPDP Team’s Legal Committee’s questions. Here, GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP will provide an update on the EPDP Team’s progress to the Council 6.1 – Introduction of topic (Philippe Fouquart, GNSO Council liaison to the EPDP Team) 6.2 – Council discussion 6.3 – Next steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Wrap-up from the extraordinary meeting (15 minutes) With an abundance of work and less interaction and meeting time during virtual meetings versus in-person ICANN meetings, the GNSO Council realized that additional dedicated time is needed for the GNSO Council to deliberate on substantive matters. As a result, the GNSO Council scheduled and held an extraordinary meeting on 8 April 2021, covering four topics: * EPDP Phase 1 Rec 27 (Wave 1.5) * Introduction to the Briefing Paper on Accuracy Requirements and Programs from ICANN’s Global Domains & Strategy (GDS) * GNSO Council Consideration of SAC114 * GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement Here, the Council will discuss its takeaways from that meeting and discuss proposed paths forward as applicable and where available. 7.1 – Introduction of topic (Council Leadership) 7.2 – Council discussion 7.3 – Next steps Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (5 minutes) 8.1 - Timeline for GNSO Chair election 8.2 - GNSO Council liaison to the SSAD Operational Design Phase _______________________________ 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/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 19:00 UTC Local time between November and March Winter in the NORTHERN hemisphere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 12:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 13:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 15:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 16:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (BRST) UTC-3 16:00 London, United Kingdom (GMT) UTC+1 20:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 20:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+2 21:00 Moscow, Russia (MST) UTC+3 22:00 Singapore (SGT) (+1 day) UTC+8 03:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEDT)(+1 day) UTC+11 05:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DST starts/ends on Sunday 31 October 2021, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions) for EU countries and on Sunday 7 November 2021 for the US. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/53pezj7x

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