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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 26 October 2023
by Terri Agnew Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

FYI [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=3decb558-f33b-49a2-8073-90ad18e8eaf8&a=112202…] Thursday, 06 November 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 26 October 2023 · NEW: A Look Back at ICANN78 Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 22 October 2023 · NEW: Participate in the next Strategic Plan Environmental Scan Webinar · NEW: ICANN Strengthens Key Partnerships: 2023 Africa Internet Summit in South Africa Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen Mentor Program Nominations Deadline Extended · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANNN79 Extended to Early November 2023 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program Public Comment · Summary Report: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs · Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study · Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference ICANN78 NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 26 October 2023 Please find the Approved Resolutions of the 26 October 2023 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…>. NEW: A Look Back at ICANN78 More than 1,800 people attended ICANN78 in person in Hamburg, Germany, and over 600 participated virtually. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 22 October 2023 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 22 October 2023 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…>. NEW: Participate in the next Strategic Plan Environmental Scan Webinar ICANN held a hybrid community environmental scan session at ICANN78, which allowed participants to provide their input in person or online. If you missed this session at ICANN78, there is one more opportunity to get involved. Session Date and Time: 16 November 2023 at 16:00 UTC This session will be held via Zoom and in English. Please register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> NEW: ICANN Strengthens Key Partnerships: 2023 Africa Internet Summit in South Africa The event aims at fostering innovative ideas and collaborations. This year, it brought together representatives of Africa's business and technical community, attracting 440 online and 280 on-site participants from 71 countries. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen Mentor Program Nominations Deadline Extended ***NextGen Mentor Program Nominations Deadline Extended to December 1st. Please submit nominations ASAP. Please note this is a funded traveler position and I must have nominations submitted on time for ICANN79. Thank you.*** NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations. The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for the 2024 Mentor Program. This appointment will serve for ICANN79, ICANN80, and ICANN81. Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, 1 December 2023. The community-nominated mentor will be responsible for overseeing the mentor process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found at the link below. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANNN79 Extended to Early November 2023 ICANN wishes to hear from university students in the North American region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the ICANN79 Community Forum. ICANN79 is scheduled to be in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 2 to 7 March 2024. DEADLINE: 03 November 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program From 9 October – 15 November 2023, ICANN has issued a call for nominations for the 2024 Leadership Program, scheduled for 29 February –1 March in San Juan, Puerto Rico, just prior to the ICANN79 Public Meeting. Deadline: 15 November 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> Public Comment Summary Report: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> Open for Submissions: 19 October 2023 Closed for Submissions: 04 December 2023 Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…> Open for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 November 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JLZaDaizgSZ6jgxn…>. 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Confirmation & Thank You to New GNSO Council Liaisons
by Julie Hedlund Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

Dear Councilors, Per the Action Item below for topic Item 2. Rotation of GNSO Council liaisons: On behalf of Council leadership this is a reminder that the GNSO Council confirmed the following new liaisons at the Wrap-Up Session and thanks them for volunteering: Manju Chen for EPDP - Internationalized Domain Names, Susan Payne for IRT: Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs, and Thomas Rickert for IRT: Registration Data Policy Implementation - Phase 1. Kind regards, Julie Julie Hedlund Policy Director From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Terri Agnew via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, November 3, 2023 at 12:34 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Action Items - GNSO Council meeting 25 October 2023 Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 and Thurday, 26 October 2023. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. Part 1: Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) Confirmation of Appointment of Ashley Heineman as GNSO-appointed Co-Chair of the IANA Naming Function Review Team Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat accepts Ashley Heineman’s appointment as the Co-Chair of the IANA Function Review Team and thanks her for her willingness to serve. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Optional Topics for Potential Council Response (30 minutes) Action Items: 1. GNSO Council comment on the proposed Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference: GNSO Councilors to indicate whether they wish to volunteer for a small team to develop a comment. Volunteers during the meeting: Osvaldo Novoa, Bruna Martins Dos Santos, Mark Datysgeld. 2. GNSO Council comment on the Proposed Process for the Retirement of Non-Policy Recommendations: GNSO Councilors to review the proposed process and indicate on the list whether there is in interest in providing comments. Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Diacritics Issue in Latin Script (20 minutes) Action Items: Mark Datysgeld to draft for GNSO Council review a request for staff to produce a study to inform the GNSO Council on the issue of diacritics in Latin Script and in particular as it relates to .québec. Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (30 minutes) 8.2 – Update - Open Contracted Party House DNS Abuse Calls (Greg DiBiase) Action Items: GNSO Councilors to identify their points of contact for their SGs/Cs/ACs and provide them to Greg DiBiase. 26 October 2023 GNSO Council Wrap Up Item 1. November GNSO Council Meeting Planning * Vote on Fundamental Bylaws (IANA) amendment * Confirmation of GNSO Representative to EC Admin * IDNs EPDP Phase 1 Final Report briefing * Based on update on Data Processing Agreement (DPA) negotiations - Next Steps? * Based on update on Registration Data Accuracy efforts - Next Steps? * Consider whether discussion/response is needed for Xavier’s response on Grant Program * Consider whether further work is needed after ICANN org outreach to European Network Information Security Agency (ENISA) * SPS Planning Action Items: Staff to draft the November GNSO Council meeting agenda for Council leadership review. Item 2. Rotation of GNSO Council liaisons Action Items: Staff on behalf of Council leadership to send a reminder that the GNSO Council confirmed the following new liaisons at the Wrap-Up Session and thanks them for volunteering: Manju Chen for EPDP - Internationalized Domain Names, Susan Payne for IRT: Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs, and Thomas Rickert for IRT: Registration Data Policy Implementation - Phase 1. Item 3. GAC Communiqué Review - GNSO Council input Action Items: Interested GNSO Councilors to join Jeff Neuman, GNSO Liaison to the GAC, in drafting the response to the GAC Communiqué. Item 6. GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Action Items: GNSO Council to confirm Tomslin Samme-Nlar as the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community. Item 7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Item 7.1. External Threats to the Multistakeholder Model Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership to consider the offer from the ccNSO of an informational session during the SPS on Global Digital Compact and WSIS +20 Review. Item 7.2. GNSO Council Small Teams Action Items: Staff to circulate the link to the wiki page with a brief overview. Item 7.3. ICANN Grant Program – CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws Action Items: Greg DiBiase to alert the Board that there are concerns from the GNSO Council with respect to potential Board action. The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting during its AGM on 26 October. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Action Item re: Open Contracted Party House DNS Abuse Calls
by Julie Hedlund Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

Dear Councilors, Per the Action Item below for topic item 8.2 – Update - Open Contracted Party House DNS Abuse Calls: GNSO Councilors are reminded to identify their points of contact for their SGs/Cs/ACs and provide them to Greg DiBiase. Kind regards, Julie Julie Hedlund Policy Director From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Terri Agnew via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, November 3, 2023 at 12:34 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Action Items - GNSO Council meeting 25 October 2023 Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 and Thurday, 26 October 2023. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. Part 1: Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) Confirmation of Appointment of Ashley Heineman as GNSO-appointed Co-Chair of the IANA Naming Function Review Team Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat accepts Ashley Heineman’s appointment as the Co-Chair of the IANA Function Review Team and thanks her for her willingness to serve. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Optional Topics for Potential Council Response (30 minutes) Action Items: 1. GNSO Council comment on the proposed Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference: GNSO Councilors to indicate whether they wish to volunteer for a small team to develop a comment. Volunteers during the meeting: Osvaldo Novoa, Bruna Martins Dos Santos, Mark Datysgeld. 2. GNSO Council comment on the Proposed Process for the Retirement of Non-Policy Recommendations: GNSO Councilors to review the proposed process and indicate on the list whether there is in interest in providing comments. Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Diacritics Issue in Latin Script (20 minutes) Action Items: Mark Datysgeld to draft for GNSO Council review a request for staff to produce a study to inform the GNSO Council on the issue of diacritics in Latin Script and in particular as it relates to .québec. Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (30 minutes) 8.2 – Update - Open Contracted Party House DNS Abuse Calls (Greg DiBiase) Action Items: GNSO Councilors to identify their points of contact for their SGs/Cs/ACs and provide them to Greg DiBiase. 26 October 2023 GNSO Council Wrap Up Item 1. November GNSO Council Meeting Planning * Vote on Fundamental Bylaws (IANA) amendment * Confirmation of GNSO Representative to EC Admin * IDNs EPDP Phase 1 Final Report briefing * Based on update on Data Processing Agreement (DPA) negotiations - Next Steps? * Based on update on Registration Data Accuracy efforts - Next Steps? * Consider whether discussion/response is needed for Xavier’s response on Grant Program * Consider whether further work is needed after ICANN org outreach to European Network Information Security Agency (ENISA) * SPS Planning Action Items: Staff to draft the November GNSO Council meeting agenda for Council leadership review. Item 2. Rotation of GNSO Council liaisons Action Items: Staff on behalf of Council leadership to send a reminder that the GNSO Council confirmed the following new liaisons at the Wrap-Up Session and thanks them for volunteering: Manju Chen for EPDP - Internationalized Domain Names, Susan Payne for IRT: Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs, and Thomas Rickert for IRT: Registration Data Policy Implementation - Phase 1. Item 3. GAC Communiqué Review - GNSO Council input Action Items: Interested GNSO Councilors to join Jeff Neuman, GNSO Liaison to the GAC, in drafting the response to the GAC Communiqué. Item 6. GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Action Items: GNSO Council to confirm Tomslin Samme-Nlar as the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community. Item 7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Item 7.1. External Threats to the Multistakeholder Model Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership to consider the offer from the ccNSO of an informational session during the SPS on Global Digital Compact and WSIS +20 Review. Item 7.2. GNSO Council Small Teams Action Items: Staff to circulate the link to the wiki page with a brief overview. Item 7.3. ICANN Grant Program – CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws Action Items: Greg DiBiase to alert the Board that there are concerns from the GNSO Council with respect to potential Board action. The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting during its AGM on 26 October. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2023 meetings
by Terri Agnew Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

Dear councilors, A reminder to all that a Google doc<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> is open for all to add their suggestions and comments to the upcoming GNSO Council meeting agendas. This does not have to be in the form of a full agenda item proposal, simple comments and questions are equally welcome! You are welcome to add to the document<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> via the comments feature. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO [signature_2926104262]

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Recordings | ICANN78 GNSO Council | Wednesday, 25 October 2023
by Terri Agnew Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

Dear all, Please find below the recordings (audio, visual, rough transcript, and chat) of the ICANN78 GNSO Council part 1 and 2 that took place on Wednesday, 25 October at 11:00 & 13:15 UTC. Part 1: ICANN78 Schedule page: https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Kb/gnso-council-meeting-1-of-2 Zoom Recording: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/rRVYHbyH_pfM1lY65a5A3X1bwaNI63TjWlx6ZhgJMkK… Part 2: ICANN78 Schedule page: https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4Kc/gnso-council-meeting-admin-session-2-… Zoom Recording: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/s_JAcpywOlNlMTJ6mk4LSAAaNt_qKHS9OyL50NSqoPyb… The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Calendar page <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calen…> . Thank you. With kind regards, Terri

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Action Items - GNSO Council meeting 25 October 2023
by Terri Agnew Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 and Thurday, 26 October 2023. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. Part 1: Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) Confirmation of Appointment of Ashley Heineman as GNSO-appointed Co-Chair of the IANA Naming Function Review Team Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat accepts Ashley Heineman’s appointment as the Co-Chair of the IANA Function Review Team and thanks her for her willingness to serve. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Optional Topics for Potential Council Response (30 minutes) Action Items: 1. GNSO Council comment on the proposed Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference: GNSO Councilors to indicate whether they wish to volunteer for a small team to develop a comment. Volunteers during the meeting: Osvaldo Novoa, Bruna Martins Dos Santos, Mark Datysgeld. 2. GNSO Council comment on the Proposed Process for the Retirement of Non-Policy Recommendations: GNSO Councilors to review the proposed process and indicate on the list whether there is in interest in providing comments. Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Diacritics Issue in Latin Script (20 minutes) Action Items: Mark Datysgeld to draft for GNSO Council review a request for staff to produce a study to inform the GNSO Council on the issue of diacritics in Latin Script and in particular as it relates to .québec. Item 8: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (30 minutes) 8.2 – Update - Open Contracted Party House DNS Abuse Calls (Greg DiBiase) Action Items: GNSO Councilors to identify their points of contact for their SGs/Cs/ACs and provide them to Greg DiBiase. 26 October 2023 GNSO Council Wrap Up Item 1. November GNSO Council Meeting Planning * Vote on Fundamental Bylaws (IANA) amendment * Confirmation of GNSO Representative to EC Admin * IDNs EPDP Phase 1 Final Report briefing * Based on update on Data Processing Agreement (DPA) negotiations - Next Steps? * Based on update on Registration Data Accuracy efforts - Next Steps? * Consider whether discussion/response is needed for Xavier’s response on Grant Program * Consider whether further work is needed after ICANN org outreach to European Network Information Security Agency (ENISA) * SPS Planning Action Items: Staff to draft the November GNSO Council meeting agenda for Council leadership review. Item 2. Rotation of GNSO Council liaisons Action Items: Staff on behalf of Council leadership to send a reminder that the GNSO Council confirmed the following new liaisons at the Wrap-Up Session and thanks them for volunteering: Manju Chen for EPDP - Internationalized Domain Names, Susan Payne for IRT: Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs, and Thomas Rickert for IRT: Registration Data Policy Implementation - Phase 1. Item 3. GAC Communiqué Review - GNSO Council input Action Items: Interested GNSO Councilors to join Jeff Neuman, GNSO Liaison to the GAC, in drafting the response to the GAC Communiqué. Item 6. GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Action Items: GNSO Council to confirm Tomslin Samme-Nlar as the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community. Item 7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Item 7.1. External Threats to the Multistakeholder Model Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership to consider the offer from the ccNSO of an informational session during the SPS on Global Digital Compact and WSIS +20 Review. Item 7.2. GNSO Council Small Teams Action Items: Staff to circulate the link to the wiki page with a brief overview. Item 7.3. ICANN Grant Program – CCWG Final Recommendation #7 regarding amendment of the ByLaws Action Items: Greg DiBiase to alert the Board that there are concerns from the GNSO Council with respect to potential Board action. The Board will seek to address concerns raised by the GNSO at the meeting during its AGM on 26 October. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] ICANN CEO Search Update: Position Description and Application
by Devan Reed Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 2, 2023

FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:03 AM To: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] ICANN CEO Search Update: Position Description and Application [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=39ef6ce3-56d0-4801-ae9e-ee90f8bc9cd1&a=112202…] Thursday, 02 November 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · NEW: ICANN78 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available · NEW: Margarita Valdés Cortés Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · NEW: Recognizing ICANN Community Contributions in 2023 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN CEO Search Update: Position Description and Application · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input: Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study · NEW: ICANN Publishes Updated Domain Name Marketplace Indicators · NEW: .DESI to Be Placed in the Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program · NEW: Update on ICANN-Funded INFERMAL Project Designed To Combat DNS Abuse · NEW: ICANN Marks 10 Years of Progress Toward an Inclusive and Multilingual Internet · NEW: ICANN APAC Regional Plan Report Highlights FY23 Achievements Action Items · NEW DEADLINE: NextGen Mentor Program Nominations Deadline Extended · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANNN79 Extended to Early November 2023 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program Public Comment · NEW: Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study · Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference ICANN78 NEW: ICANN78 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available The GAC Communiqué is available to read here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…>. NEW: Margarita Valdés Cortés Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building The ICANN Board recognized Valdés's significant efforts in capacity building on a local, regional, and global scale. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> NEW: Recognizing ICANN Community Contributions in 2023 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) would like to express its gratitude for the community's tireless efforts and cooperative spirit over the last year. The ICANN community continuously displayed resiliency and dedication to the mission of ICANN throughout the year. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN CEO Search Update: Position Description and Application Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter detailing how they fulfill the Position Description and outlining their core competencies, attributes, and experience. The deadline for applications is 27 November 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input: Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study This proceeding seeks input on the draft report and recommendations of the design team to inform their final report. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> NEW: ICANN Publishes Updated Domain Name Marketplace Indicators The initiative presents statistics related to generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) with the aim of fostering greater transparency for reputable information on the evolution of the domain name marketplace. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> NEW: .DESI to Be Placed in the Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program This action is being taken following the request of the registry operator, Desi Networks LLC, to terminate its registry agreement and to transfer .DESI to an EBERO, and not as a result of a technical issue. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> NEW: Update on ICANN-Funded INFERMAL Project Designed To Combat DNS Abuse The INFERMAL project aims to uncover cyberattackers' preferences in maliciously registering domain names and study the pragmatic measures employed to mitigate against Domain Name System (DNS) abuse. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> NEW: ICANN Marks 10 Years of Progress Toward an Inclusive and Multilingual Internet In October 2013, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) were introduced into the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS) from the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> NEW: ICANN APAC Regional Plan Report Highlights FY23 Achievements The report covers the contributions of the APAC regional office to ICANN's Strategic Plan. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> Action Items NEW DEADLINE: NextGen Mentor Program Nominations Deadline Extended ***NextGen Mentor Program Nominations Deadline Extended to December 1st. Please submit nominations ASAP. Please note this is a funded traveler position and I must have nominations submitted on time for ICANN79. Thank you.*** NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations. The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for the 2024 Mentor Program. This appointment will serve for ICANN79, ICANN80, and ICANN81. Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, 1 December 2023. The community-nominated mentor will be responsible for overseeing the mentor process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found at the link below. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANNN79 Extended to Early November 2023 ICANN wishes to hear from university students in the North American region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the ICANN79 Community Forum. ICANN79 is scheduled to be in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 2 to 7 March 2024. DEADLINE: 03 November 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program From 9 October – 15 November 2023, ICANN has issued a call for nominations for the 2024 Leadership Program, scheduled for 29 February –1 March in San Juan, Puerto Rico, just prior to the ICANN79 Public Meeting. Deadline: 15 November 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> Public Comment NEW: Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> Open for Submissions: 19 October 2023 Closed for Submissions: 04 December 2023 Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…> Open for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 November 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015airrMeIu8tEySSA…>. 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Draft minutes of the Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting 25 October 2023
by Devan Reed Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 2, 2023

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 25 October 2023. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> section 3.5 "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 12 October 2023 Thank you. Kind Regards, Devan

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Re: [council] [Ext] Re: GAC Communiqué -- GNSO Council Input
by Julie Hedlund Nov. 1, 2023

Nov. 1, 2023

Thank you very much Lawrence and noted. Kind regards, Julie From: "Lawrence O. Olawale-Roberts" <lawrence(a)microboss.org> Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 4:57 PM To: "jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com" <jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com>, "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org>, Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [council] GAC Communiqué -- GNSO Council Input Dear All, I would volunteer to join in reviewing the 12 page document and joining Jeff and others in coming up with a proposed council response. looking forward to recieving the doodle for a meeting. Lawrence. ________________________________ From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Julie Hedlund via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 9:20 PM To: jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com <jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com>; council(a)gnso.icann.org <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] GAC Communiqué -- GNSO Council Input Dear Jeff, Thank you very much for circulating the GAC Communiqué. The action items from last week’s Council meeting and wrap up will be sent separately to Council, but in the meantime we’ll note the following action item relating to your questions: “Item 3. GAC Communiqué Review - GNSO Council input Action Items: Interested GNSO Councilors to join Jeff Neuman, GNSO Liaison to the GAC, in drafting the response to the GAC Communiqué.” We didn’t capture volunteers during the wrap up session when this topic was briefly discussed, but Councilors are encouraged to indicate their interest in working on the response to the Communiqué by responding to this message and then staff will set up a Doodle to schedule a meeting. Kind regards, Julie From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of jeff--- via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: "jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com" <jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com> Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 3:21 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] (no subject) Dear All, Please find enclosed the GAC Communique which has lots of issues of importance, but only 1 piece of GAC Consensus Advice and on Closed Generics and some follow up advice. Can ICANN staff please circulate the names of the volunteers to work on a response as well as a Doodle for a call? I would love to have this circulated in time for the next Council meeting a couple of weeks from now. Sincerely, Jeff Neuman GNSO Liaison to GAC [cid:image001.png@01DA0C1D.92610E30]

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Re: [council] [Ext] Re: GAC Communiqué -- GNSO Council Input
by Julie Hedlund Nov. 1, 2023

Nov. 1, 2023

Thank you Manju, this is noted. Kind regards, Julie On Oct 31, 2023, at 5:25 PM, 陳曼茹 Manju Chen <manju(a)nii.org.tw> wrote: Hi, I'd like to volunteer. Thank you! Best, Manju On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 9:20 PM Julie Hedlund via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> wrote: Dear Jeff, Thank you very much for circulating the GAC Communiqué. The action items from last week’s Council meeting and wrap up will be sent separately to Council, but in the meantime we’ll note the following action item relating to your questions: “Item 3. GAC Communiqué Review - GNSO Council input Action Items: Interested GNSO Councilors to join Jeff Neuman, GNSO Liaison to the GAC, in drafting the response to the GAC Communiqué.” We didn’t capture volunteers during the wrap up session when this topic was briefly discussed, but Councilors are encouraged to indicate their interest in working on the response to the Communiqué by responding to this message and then staff will set up a Doodle to schedule a meeting. Kind regards, Julie From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of jeff--- via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Reply-To: "jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com<mailto:jeff@jjnsolutions.com>" <jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com<mailto:jeff@jjnsolutions.com>> Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 3:21 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>" <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Subject: [council] (no subject) Dear All, Please find enclosed the GAC Communique which has lots of issues of importance, but only 1 piece of GAC Consensus Advice and on Closed Generics and some follow up advice. Can ICANN staff please circulate the names of the volunteers to work on a response as well as a Doodle for a call? I would love to have this circulated in time for the next Council meeting a couple of weeks from now. Sincerely, Jeff Neuman GNSO Liaison to GAC <image001.png> _______________________________________________ council mailing list council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/council _______________________________________________ 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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