December 2023 - council - lists.icann.org

FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] ICANN Board on PICs/RVCs Community Consultation
by DiBiase, Gregory Jan. 4, 2024

Jan. 4, 2024

Hello Councilors, Please see the attached letter from the ICANN Board regarding the Community Consultation on Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments. Thanks, Greg From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org<mailto:wendy.profit@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 12:41 PM To: "dibiase(a)amazon.com<mailto:dibiase@amazon.com>" <dibiase(a)amazon.com<mailto:dibiase@amazon.com>>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org>" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org>> Cc: "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org<mailto:tripti.sinha@board.icann.org>" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org<mailto:tripti.sinha@board.icann.org>>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org<mailto:Correspondence@icann.org>>, Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org<mailto:secretary@icann.org>>, ICANN Board Ops <board-ops-team(a)icann.org<mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org>> Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] ICANN Board on PICs/RVCs Community Consultation Dear Gregory DiBiase, Please find the attached letter from Tripti Sinha on behalf of the ICANN Board regarding the Community Consultation on Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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Draft minutes of the Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting 21 December 2023
by Devan Reed Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 21 December 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 01 January 2024 Thank you. Kind Regards, Devan Happy Holidays all!! Thank you for all of your hard work to make 2023 a great year!

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Action Items - GNSO Council meeting 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday, 21 December 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. Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) Confirmation of Sebastien Ducos as Chair of RDRS Standing Committee Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat notifies Sebastien Ducos that the GNSO Council has confirmed him as Chair of the RDRS Standing Committee, and thanks him for his continued service. GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Chair, the GNSO Secretariat: 1. Communicates the GNSO Council Review of ICANN78 GAC Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance to the ICANN Board and 2. Requests that the GNSO Liaison to the GAC also informs the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names Phase 1 Final Report (15 minutes) Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat thanks the leadership, members, participants, and liaisons to the EPDP-IDNs Team for their commitment and hard work in completing the Phase One effort of this EPDP. Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - GNSO Guidance Process (“GGP”) for Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Final Report (20 minutes) Action Items: The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the Council, thanks the Chair, GNSO Council Liaison, and members of the GGP Applicant Support working group for their hard work and dedication in bringing this important project to completion. Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - SubPro Small Team Update on Non-Adopted Recommendations (20 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Councilors to review by 02 January 2024 the current Supplemental Recommendation on Recommendation 17.2. See https://docs.google.com/document/d/11skx7B2GrkT3zxj0IB9s8WXNGGIUSb-q/edit Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP on Temporary Specification Phase 1 Urgent Requests (20 minutes) Action Items: The GNSO Council requested a communication from the Board with respect to its concerns with the EPDP on Temporary Specification Phase 1 Urgent Requests. Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Request for Reconsideration from Intellectual Property Constituency (15 minutes) Action Items: The GNSO Council calls for volunteers to draft a letter to the Board supporting the principle of dialogue and transparency when a policy recommendation may need to be changed. The letter may recognize, as in the IPC’s Request for Reconsideration (RfR), that there are issues that should be addressed, including the question of a broader fundamental Bylaws change. Volunteers: Susan Payne, Damon Ashcraft, Paul McGrady, and Anne Aikman-Scalese. Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on Key Outcomes and Action Items Coming out of GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session (10 minutes) Action Items: Staff will compile the SPS tentative action items in the GNSO Council’s Master Action Item Smartsheet and wiki for the purpose of tracking and assignment. 10.1 ccNSO & GAC Liaison updates Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership to consider the suggestion to send a letter of congratulations relating to the results on the ccNSO elections given that this type of correspondence has not previously been provided. 10.2 Update on Diacritic Study Request Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership to review the current status of the request and report back to Council. 10.3 Community Consultation on Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments - Council response needed? Action Items: See below. 10.4 Public comment period on the Draft ICANN FY25 Plans & Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget - Council specific public comment needed? Action Items: Council leadership to circulate an email on list regarding agenda items 10.3 and 10.4 and asking Councilors to identify whether there is a need for Council-specific response to either of the topics (or if comment is better left to individual SG/Cs). Thank you. Kind regards, Terri

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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 08 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 18 January 2024 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 08 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 05:00 UTC Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/_IAvEQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO [signature_97236534]

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Timeline for Reconsideration Requests
by Susan Payne Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

Greg asked about the timeline for the IPC RFR during our meeting today and we did not have the precise timing to hand. For those interested, here<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reconsideration-request-timelin…> is an overall timeline. Based on this: * the BAMC would be expected to issue its recommendation to the board within 30 days where possible but no later than 20 February 2024 * the Board would be expected to make a final determination by 5 April 2024 Susan Payne Head of Legal Policy [cid:image001.png@01DA343A.7CC454C0]<https://comlaude.com/> 28-30 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HN, UK T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 Ext 255 comlaude.com<http://comlaude.com> Follow us on Linkedin<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAFJfAADw_RQA0> and YouTube<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/bhkAAFJfAADw_RQA0> [cid:image002.png@01DA343A.7CC454C0]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/com-laude> [cid:image003.png@01DA343A.7CC454C0] <https://twitter.com/comlaude?lang=en> [cid:image004.png@01DA343A.7CC454C0] <https://www.facebook.com/ComLaude/> [cid:image005.png@01DA343A.7CC454C0] <https://www.youtube.com/@comlaude> [cid:image006.jpg@01DA343A.7CC454C0] CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING (22 December 2023 to 2 January 2024) The Com Laude Group UK offices will close at 5pm GMT on Friday 22 December 2023, reopening on 2 January 2024. We will continue to provide assistance with urgent requests such as domain registrations and technical changes GMT: 09:00 – 17:30) except for 25-26 December and 1 January, when our UK offices are observing public holidays; our Spanish office (GMT +1), US office (GMT -8) and our Japanese office (GMT+9 hours) will be available on 26-30 December 2023 to provide such assistance. Please send any urgent requests to admin(a)comlaude.com as this is the email box which the team providing cover will be monitoring and don't forget to copy in your Domain Strategists. We will also continue to provide 24/7 monitoring of our services and servers and emergency cover in the event that you have a critical requirement outside of our "follow the sun" office hours. Please call our emergency helpline on one of the following numbers in such circumstances - UK: +44 (0) 20 82313 5922, USA: +1 2064877683 This year we have chosen to support the following organisations. TOWNER Eastbourne, who work to provide a free and welcoming community, providing places for study and relaxation. Nyack Pollinator Pathway who are a non-profit corporation, creating pollinator habitat on both public and private land throughout the Nyacks (near New York, United States of America), and the RSPB who are a charity that works towards restoring, protecting and caring for the places our wildlife call home. Meanwhile, Glenn, Hayath & Nick, and everyone at Com Laude Group, wish you a happy and peaceful festive season. 🎄 ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. They may not be disclosed, used by or copied in any way by anyone other than the intended recipient. If you have received this message in error, please return it to the sender (deleting the body of the email and attachments in your reply) and immediately and permanently delete it. Please note that Com Laude Group Limited (the “Com Laude Group”) does not accept any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan or otherwise check this email and any attachments. The Com Laude Group does not accept liability for statements which are clearly the sender's own and not made on behalf of the group or one of its member entities. The Com Laude Group is a limited company registered in England and Wales with company number 10689074 and registered office at 28-30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England. The Com Laude Group includes Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 5047655 and registered office at 28-30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Valideus Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 6181291 and registered office at 28-30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Demys Limited, a company registered in Scotland with company number SC197176 and registered office at 15 William Street, South West Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 7LL Scotland; Consonum, Inc. dba Com Laude USA and Valideus USA, a corporation incorporated in the State of Washington and principal office address at Suite 332, Securities Building, 1904 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; Com Laude (Japan) Corporation, a company registered in Japan with company number 0100-01-190853 and registered office at 1-3-21 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033, Japan; Com Laude Domain ESP S.L.U., a company registered in Spain and registered office address at Calle Barcas 2, 2, Valencia, 46002, Spain. For further information see www.comlaude.com<https://comlaude.com>

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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

Dear all, Please find below the audio recording and zoom recording (audio, visual, rough transcript, and chat) of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC. Audio only: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/pcuEzpw-xWHaOiEGVwP_5H4DzFQwfMGaXxfwBkshWPtx… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/tvMcHC3qoMfKH-ltTnUcTPUvSG09VsVhZYZNmRU5ToN… The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Calendar page. [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calen…> Thank you. With kind regards, Terri

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FW: [Ext] NEW: Applications for ICANN80 Fellowship Round Extended to 29 December 2023
by Julie Bisland Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 10:04 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Applications for ICANN80 Fellowship Round Extended to 29 December 2023 [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a82e03b6-1a3b-40fb-8072-2085c5996934&a=112202…] Thursday, 21 December 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The Community Digest will resume publication in the new year on 04 January 2024. 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=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> 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 ICANN79 · Sign up for a session slot-ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants · ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW Publication: U.N Update: Cyber-Related Development · NEW: ICANN Publishes Paper on Defense Mechanisms Against Harmful Internet Content · NEW: Reflecting on 2023: ICANN in Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia · NEW: A Look Back on 2023 · NEW: Applications for ICANN80 Fellowship Round Extended to 29 December 2023 · REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEW: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · NEW: Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 REMINDER: Sign up for a session slot-ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants? Sign up for a 15 or 30 minute session on March 2-3, 2024. This outreach session is an opportunity to share information with the fellows and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. The deadline to sign up for a slot is 10 January 2024. Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> to sign up for available slots. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. REMINDER: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Information Sharing NEW Publication: U.N Update: Cyber-Related Development This paper provides an update on the proceedings of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where discussions of cyber-related issues take place. It includes updates from the deliberations at the second Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) and the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts (AHC)2 between 4 June 2021 and 2 September 2023 as well as more recent discussions on and around the Global Digital Compact in 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: ICANN Publishes Paper on Defense Mechanisms Against Harmful Internet Content In our new paper, we argue that understanding the strengths and weaknesses of any one Reputation Block List (RBL), or combination of multiple RBLs, is key to getting a good fit for a particular use case. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: Reflecting on 2023: ICANN in Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia ICANN78, held in Hamburg, Germany, was the crowning achievement of the year for our European team. We saw record-breaking attendance from a great diversity of geographies and backgrounds, and we celebrated ICANN's 25th anniversary with panel discussions and parties. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: A Look Back on 2023 Not only did we celebrate ICANN's 25th anniversary this year, we also recognized 10 years of successes by our Regional Office teams in Istanbul, Montevideo, and Singapore. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: Applications for ICANN80 Fellowship Round Extended to 29 December 2023 This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship. The ICANN80 meeting is scheduled from 10–13 June 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The deadline to apply is 29 December 2023, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEW: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Ombuds position. For additional information on the position, please refer to the Call for Expressions of Interest here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to ICANN-Ombuds-EOI-2023(a)icann.org<mailto:ICANN-Ombuds-EOI-2023@icann.org> by no later than 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The revised nomination period reflects that the presentation of the 2024 Community Excellence Award has been moved from the Policy Forum in June to the Community Forum in March. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Public Comment NEW: Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. 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GNSO Council resolutions 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 21 December 2023, which will be posted shortly on the GNSO Council resolutions <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/20…> page. 20231221-1 Motion - Confirmation of Registration Data Request Service Standing Committee Chair Submitted by: Greg DiBiase Seconded by: Nacho Amadoz Whereas, 1. On 24 September 2020, the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council (GNSO Council or Council) voted to approve<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020#20200924-2> all of the recommendations in its Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas…> on the Expedited Policy Development Process on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data (EPDP) Phase 2. 2. On 25 March 2021, the ICANN Board directed the President and CEO<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>, or their designee(s), to proceed with the Operational Design Phase (ODP) for GNSO Council-approved recommendations 1-18 from the EPDP Phase 2 Final Report on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD). 3. On 20 January 2022<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/S7vrZuFcMAIa1jLBI-oJGX5KP_w2Ig1qC2LRtYWXs6TK…>, the Council considered a proposed approach for analyzing the Operational Design Assessment (ODA) on the Standardized System for Access/Disclosure (SSAD) from EPDP on the Temporary Specification Phase 2. 4. The Council agreed<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/S7vrZuFcMAIa1jLBI-oJGX5KP_w2Ig1qC2LRtYWXs6TK…> that a small team of Council members with the support of EPDP Team Phase 2 representatives would be best positioned to analyze the ODA and provide guidance to the Council on possible next steps. 5. On 25 January 2022, ICANN organization (ICANN org) published its Operational Design Assessment<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ssad-oda-25jan22-en.pdf> (ODA) of the SSAD. 6. Sebastien Ducos volunteered to the lead the small team effort beginning on 9 February 2022<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=186779415>. 7. Following the small team’s review and assessment of the ODA, the ICANN Board directed<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> ICANN org to “proceed to develop and launch the System as soon as possible” on 27 February. 8. The ICANN Board also directed<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> ICANN org “to continue to engage with the Phase 2 Small Team throughout the development and operation of the System, and ensure periodic publication of the collected usage data, once operational". 9. The small team continued meeting under the leadership of Sebastien Ducos through 4 December 2023. 10. On 21 September 2023<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/Jd9toTfvCqp6XlXJX3Zc3YOUKelukejwGWD_vMccrwgp…>, the GNSO Council voted to approve the Charter for Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Standing Committee to help inform the next steps on the SSAD policy recommendations. 11. The Registration Data Request Service<https://rdrs.icann.org/> (RDRS) launched on 28 November 2023, and the RDRS Standing Committee will begin meeting in January 2024 to review metrics associated with the RDRS. Sebastien Ducos indicated a willingness to continue in the role of Chair, and no objections were submitted. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council hereby confirms Sebastien Ducos as the Chair of the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Standing Committee. 2. The GNSO Council thanks Sebastien Ducos for his continued service and requests the GNSO Secretariat to communicate this decision to Sebastien Ducos. Vote results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20231221-2 Motion for GNSO Council Review of ICANN78 GAC Communiqué Submitted by: Greg DiBiase Seconded by: Manju Chen Whereas, 1. The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) advises the ICANN Board on issues of public policy, and especially where there may be an interaction between ICANN's activities or policies and national laws or international agreements. It usually does so as part of a Communiqué, which is published towards the end of every ICANN meeting. 2. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is responsible for developing and recommending to the ICANN Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains. 3. The GNSO Council has expressed a desire to provide feedback to the ICANN Board on issues in the GAC Communiqué as these relate to generic top-level domains to inform the ICANN Board as well as the broader community of past, present, or future gTLD policy activities that may directly or indirectly relate to Advice provided by the GAC. 4. The GNSO Council's review of GAC Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance is intended to further enhance the co-ordination and promote the sharing of information on gTLD related policy activities between the GAC, Board, and the GNSO. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the GNSO Council Review<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egy-kQtMtn-gHnKviQm7_FIx6zb3A3vDVtYGiEQ…> of the ICANN78 Hamburg, Germany Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uuIp99LIkmmGGp_a4j9YrnmY3o3-XE6d7bHmUZC…> (see https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/icann78-hamburg-communique) and requests that the GNSO Council Chair communicate the GNSO Council Review of ICANN78 GAC Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uuIp99LIkmmGGp_a4j9YrnmY3o3-XE6d7bHmUZC…> to the ICANN Board. 2. The GNSO Council requests that the GNSO Liaison to the GAC also informs the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. Vote results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20231221-3 Motion – Adoption of the Expedited Policy Development Process on the Internationalized Domain Names Phase 1 Final Report and Recommendations Submitted by: Manju Chen Seconded by: Jennifer Chung WHEREAS: 1. On 20 May 2021, the GNSO Council initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20210520-3> the Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) and approved its charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2021/presentation/Charter…>. 2. On 11 August 2021, the EPDP-IDNs Team held its first meeting and started deliberations. 3. On 17 November 2022, the GNSO Council approved<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20221117-2> the Project Change Request submitted by the EPDP-IDNs Team to bifurcate its work into two phases, with Phase 1 covering topics related to top-level gTLD definition and variant management and Phase 2 covering issues pertaining to second-level variant management. 4. The EPDP-IDNs Team has followed all the necessary steps and processes required by the ICANN Bylaws, the GNSO PDP Manual, and the GNSO Working Group Guidelines, including the publication of its Phase 1 Initial Report for Public Comment (from 24 April 2023 to 19 June 2023) and consideration of the public comments received thereto. 5. The EPDP-IDNs Team has reached Full Consensus on all of its sixty-nine (69) final recommendations documented in the Phase 1 Final Report. 6. On 08 November 2023, the EPDP-IDNs Team submitted its Phase 1 Final Report<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/attachments/20231108/fcbce142/Phase1…> to the GNSO Council for its review and action. RESOLVED: 1. The GNSO Council approves, and recommends that the ICANN Board adopt, all sixty-nine (69) final recommendations as documented in the EPDP-IDNs Phase 1 Final Report. 2. Should the final recommendations be adopted by the ICANN Board, the GNSO Council requests that ICANN org convene an IDN Implementation Review Team, to assist ICANN org in developing the implementation details for the Phase 1 final recommendations and ensure that the resultant implementation conforms to the intent of the approved recommendations. The Implementation Review Team shall operate in accordance with the Implementation Review Team Principles and Guidance approved by the GNSO Council in June 2015. 3. The GNSO Council thanks the leadership, members, participants, and liaisons to the EPDP-IDNs Team for their commitment and hard work in completing the Phase One effort of this EPDP. Vote results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20231221-4 Motion to adopt the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) for Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Final Report Submitted by: Paul McGrady Seconded by: Lawrence Olawale-Roberts Whereas, 1. During its meeting on 25 August 2022, the GNSO Council approved<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2022-08-25> the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) Initiation Request to provide additional guidance to support the eventual implementation efforts relating to the Applicant Support Program, as recommended in the New generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Final Report. 2. Per the GNSO Guidance Process Manual, the GGP “is not expected to create new “Consensus Policy” recommendations including, but not limited to, any new contractual obligations for contracted parties (in which case a Policy Development Process (PDP) would need to be initiated). 3. The working group was subsequently formed and began its work in November 2022, following its work plan and timeline<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/218466839/GGP%20Applicant%…>. 4. The working group’s tasks included reviewing historical information about applicant support, identifying subject matter experts, developing data and measures of success, and suggesting a methodology for allocating financial support where there is inadequate funding for all qualified applicants. 5. The working group completed its tasks and posted its Guidance Recommendation Initial Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…> for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/gnso-guidance-process-ap…> on 31 July 2023. 6. The working group deliberated as appropriate to properly evaluate and address comments received during the public comment period. 7. On 11 December 2023, the working group transmitted its Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/ggp-t…> to the GNSO Council. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the guidance recommendations as outlined in section 3, Working Group Final Guidance Recommendations. 2. The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the Council, requests that ICANN org ensure that the Next Round implementation team considers these guidance recommendations. 3. The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the Council, thanks the Chair, GNSO Council Liaison, and members of the GGP Applicant Support working group for their hard work and dedication in bringing this important project to completion. Vote results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/vote-result/gnso-cou…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Re: [council] Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique
by Julie Hedlund Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

Hi Susan, Thanks for your suggestion. After consulting with Terri and Caitlin, we’d like to suggest this path forward recognizing that Greg (the maker of the motion) is out of office through the 20th: 1. We’ve revised the attached motion, with redlined changes, per your suggestion to include the Issues of Importance since, as you note, we actually already conveyed both documents to the Board; 2. Ask Greg – via this message and separately – if he accepts the amendments as friendly, thus following protocol. Realistically this may not happen until just before the Council meeting, but as the revised motion already is being sent to the list the timing shouldn’t be an issue. Thanks again and we welcome any additional suggestions you may have concerning this motion. Kind regards, Terri, Caitlin, & Julie From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Susan Payne via council <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:17 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Cc: "COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG" <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique Hi Terri At the moment this Motion is only formally adopting the Input on the GAC Advice and not the Issues of Importance. I know we haven’t always provided feedback on the Issues of Importance. We didn’t for ICANN 77), and for ICANN 76 it looks as though we provided the input more informally and so I don’t think we formally adopted it, but in this case both sets of input were sent together to Tripti and so I think perhaps for completeness we should do both? Susan Susan Payne Head of Legal Policy Com Laude T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 Ext 255 Follow us on Linkedin [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAGVfAADw…> and YouTube [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/bhkAAGVfAADw…> From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> On Behalf Of ??? Manju Chen via council Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 11:03 PM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Cc: COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG Subject: Re: [council] Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique Hi, I second this motion. Best, Manju On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 06:55 Terri Agnew via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> wrote: Thank you, Greg, This will be posted shorlty on the Dec motions wiki page. **Councilors, this will need someone to second it. Happy Friday! Terri From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of "DiBiase, Gregory via council" <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:COUNCIL@gnso.icann.org>> Reply-To: "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com<mailto:dibiase@amazon.com>> Date: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 4:51 PM To: "COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG<mailto:COUNCIL@GNSO.ICANN.ORG>" <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:COUNCIL@gnso.icann.org>> Subject: [council] Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique Hi Councilors, Please see the attached motion to adopt the GNSO Council Review [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1egy-kQtMtn-g…> of the ICANN78 Washington, D.C. Communiqué. This will be an item on the consent agenda in our December meeting. 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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

**Starting in 15 minutes Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC for 2 hours. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/iIJME Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd__;!!PtGJab4!7SHImEr…> Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97891627902?pwd=RURCTitiNEVwd2UySEk1QkRESmlFZz09 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97891627902?pwd=RURCTiti…> Passcode: 5d$X0$^0L2 If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 978 9162 7902 Passcode: 9844091488 One tap mobile : US: +13126266799,,97891627902#,,,,*9844091488# or +13017158592,,97891627902#,,,,*9844091488# If you are joining via audio only: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abaexQvkCI <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/abaexQvkCI__;!!PtGJab4!4…> Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://community.icann.org/x/g4JME> referenced in the agenda will be gathered on a Wiki page for convenient and easy access. Thank you. Kind Regards, Terri

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