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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Re: [council] [Ext] RE: Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique
by Julie Hedlund Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

Thanks Greg for confirming. I am hereby requesting that the GNSO Secretariat replace the original version with the attached revised version of the motion on the GNSO Council wiki. Thanks so much for your help. Kind regards, Julie From: "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com> Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 2:51 PM To: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org>, Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Cc: "COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG" <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: [council] Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique Hi All- I am confirming that I accept this amendment as friendly. Thanks Susan and Julie! From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> On Behalf Of Julie Hedlund via council Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 9:12 AM To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com>; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [council] Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. 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<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of Susan Payne via council <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:COUNCIL@gnso.icann.org>> Reply-To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com<mailto:susan.payne@comlaude.com>> Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:17 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org<mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org>> Cc: "COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG<mailto:COUNCIL@GNSO.ICANN.ORG>" <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:COUNCIL@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<mailto:council-bounces@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<mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org>> Cc: COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG<mailto:COUNCIL@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. Thanks, Greg _______________________________________________ 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. ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. 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GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Bruna Martins dos Santos
by GNSO Council via ICANN Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

Full Name of Officer: Julf Helsingius Officer Email Address: julf(a)julf.com Date Prepared: 20 December 2023 GNSO Organization: Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Bruna Martins dos Santos Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Bruna is unfortunately unable to attend the council meeting Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: December 21 Council meeting Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 22 December 2023 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Stephanie Perrin 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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REMINDER | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC 1. Please review the GNSO Council meeting Cheat Sheet <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1lQ9fqEjD-inZ…> in order to help you prepare for the session and also provide your input in suggestion mode 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://community.icann.org/x/iIJME> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/g4JME> for easy referral. If there are any topics you would like to see appear on future Council agendas, please do not hesitate to add them to the Council Topics Google doc. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> 1. Please consult the Project Management Portfolio<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769>, in particular the Action Decision Radar<https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC> and the Project List<https://community.icann.org/x/1YvzC> . 1. If you fear you may run into connectivity issues or may not make it on the call, please have an officer of your SG/C fill in the Council Absence Notification form<https://www.icann.org/forms/gnso_notification>. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri

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UPDATE to agenda - added AOB item | Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

**Update: added one AOB item below: 10.3 Community Consultation on Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/sinha…> - Council response needed? Both the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/iIJME> and documents wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/g4JME> are updated. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Dear all, Please find below the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting taking place on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC for 2 hours This has been posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/iIJME>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Draft GNSO Council Agenda 21 December 2023 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/g4JME This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…> v3.5, updated on 15 March 2023. 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 on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd__;!!PtGJab4!48wT092…> 05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington DC; 13:00 London; 14:00 Paris; 16:00 Moscow; 00:00 Melbourne (Friday) GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97891627902?pwd=RURCTitiNEVwd2UySEk1QkRESmlFZz09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97891627902?pwd=RURCTiti…> Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 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 of the GNSO Council Meeting Part 1 [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> and Part 2 [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…>on 25 October 2023 were posted on 10 November 2023. Minutes [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 16 November 2023 were posted on 01 December 2023. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/project__;!!Pt…> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Confirmation of Sebastien Ducos as Chair of RDRS Standing Committee * GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names Phase 1 Final Report (15 minutes) On 20 May 2021, the GNSO Council approved the initiation request [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> for the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and adopted its charter [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…>. The EPDP Team is expected to: * Determine the approach for a consistent definition of all gTLDs; and * Develop policy recommendations that will eventually allow for the introduction of variant gTLDs at the top level. The EPDP Team’s charter includes 48 questions under seven broader topics, ranging from the “same entity” requirement at the top and second levels, to adjustments to ICANN policies and procedures as they relate to IDNs. The EPDP Team has been conducting its deliberations by building on the existing body of policy work, research, and analysis on the IDNs, specifically the Outputs produced by the GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP. In November 2022, the GNSO Council approved the project change request [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> from the EPDP Team. Within its Project Change Request, the EPDP Team noted it plans to complete its work in two phases; Phase 1 focuses on topics related to top-level IDN gTLD definition and variant management, and Phase 2 focuses on topics related to second level IDN variant management. The EPDP Team believes that this two-phased approach will help prioritize the current implementation planning for the PDP Outputs that are focused primarily on the top level. On 24 April 2023, the EPDP Team published its Phase 1 Initial Report [itp.cdn.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/international…>, which contains 68 recommendations for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/phase-1-initial-report-o…>. The Working Group reviewed the public comments, adjusted its report in light of the comments received, and the Final Report has received the full consensus of the Working Group. During its 16 November meeting, the GNSO Council received a briefing on the Final Report from Donna Austin, the EPDP Chair. Here, the Council will vote on the EPDP on IDNs Phase 1 Final Report. 4.1 - Presentation of Motion (Manju Chen, GNSO Council liaison to the EPDP) 4.2 - Council Discussion 4.3 - Council Vote (voting threshold: Supermajority) Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - GNSO Guidance Process (“GGP”) for Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Final Report (20 minutes) During its meeting on 25 August 2022, the GNSO Council approved<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2022-08-25> the GGP Initiation Request to perform work on Applicant Support. The working group was subsequently formed and began its work in November 2022. The working group later developed a work plan and timeline<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/218466839/GGP%20Applicant%…>, which was confirmed by the GNSO Council. The working group published its Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [itp.cdn.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names…> for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/gnso-guidance-process-ap…> on 31 July 2023. The working group reviewed all public comments using a Public Comment Review Tool [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ODG6uTTb…> and deliberated as appropriate to properly evaluate and address comments received during the public comment period. This included the careful consideration and analysis of the public comments, explaining the rationale for agreeing and disagreeing with the different comments received, and, if appropriate, how these were addressed in the Guidance Recommendation Final Report. Following review of the comments received, the working group updated its recommendations and sent its Final Report [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> to the GNSO Council on Monday, 11 December. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic and Presentation of Motion (Paul McGrady, GNSO Council Liaison to the GGP) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Council Vote (voting threshold: Supermajority) Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - SubPro Small Team Update on Non-Adopted Recommendations (20 minutes) During its informal session at ICANN76 and the subsequent Council meeting, the Council discussed and agreed [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> to task a small team of interested councilors to review the recommendations that the Board placed in a pending status and suggest to the full Council how the underlying concerns that caused the pending status can be best addressed (i.e., a limited triage exercise). Since ICANN76, the Council SubPro Small Team has met several times and has completed a comprehensive review of the issues chart, with Board member input on why the Board placed specific recommendations into a pending status. The Council discussed the main output of that triage effort, the proposed paths forward for each pending recommendation, during an Extraordinary Meeting on 4 May. During that meeting, the Council agreed to further task the small team with taking interim steps (e.g., provision of clarifying information, developing speaking points) in order to support the Council’s dialogue with the ICANN Board on 22 May<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=240617931>. The Council debriefed after the dialogue with the ICANN Board and discussed next steps. During the ICANN77 Day 0 Session, the Council heard from the members of the Board regarding the Board’s views on potential “landing spots” on the pending recommendations. For the pending recommendations, the Council finalized its second Clarifying Statement (recommendations in relation to the enforceability of PICs/RVCs) and adopted it via an email vote. As the triage exercise is now complete, the Council adopted the Small Team’s updated assignment form [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1yDgWIwKZqKk0…> with a work plan [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1IhxKi0dvkS-a…> to address the recommendations not adopted by the Board. Following that plan, the Small Team initiated first steps (i.e., developed background materials, preliminary Supplemental Recommendation language, and issued a call for volunteers for the Small Team Plus). The Small Team Plus has begun developing Supplemental Recommendation language, beginning with Recommendation 17.2, Applicant Support, according to the above-mentioned work plan. Here, the Council will receive an update on the work of the Small Team Plus. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, Small Team Plus Lead) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP on Temporary Specification Phase 1 Urgent Requests (25 minutes) On 18 May 2019, the ICANN Board adopted the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/gtld-registration-data-specs-en/#temp…> to enable contracted parties to continue to comply with existing ICANN contractual requirements and community-developed policies as they relate to registration directory services. The GNSO Council initiated a one-year policy development process to confirm whether or not the Temporary Specification should become a consensus policy, and whether it provided an enduring framework for complying with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The EPDP Team sent its Phase 1 Final Report [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…> to the GNSO Council on 20 February 2019, and the GNSO Council voted to approve the Final Report on 4 March 2019. The Board subsequently adopted the Phase 1 Final Report on 15 May 2019, with the exception of Recommendation 1, Purpose 2, and Recommendation 12, which the Board did not adopt in full. The Board directed the ICANN President and CEO or their designee(s) to implement the policy recommendations. ICANN org convened an Implementation Review Team, which began meeting in May 2019. ICANN org published the draft Registration Data Policy for public comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/registration-data-consen…> on 24 August 2022. Several commenters expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of Recommendation 18, specifically around the issue of the response timeline for urgent requests. The relevant portion of Recommendation 18 reads, “A separate timeline of [less than X business days] will considered for the response to ‘Urgent’ Reasonable Disclosure Requests, those Requests for which evidence is supplied to show an immediate need for disclosure [time frame to be finalized and criteria set for Urgent requests during implementation].” Following the public comment period and subsequent discussion by the Implementation Review Team, the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) wrote to the Board about the topic of urgent requests on 23 August 2023<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/caballero-to-sinha-23a…>. The Registrar Stakeholder Group wrote to the Board on 8 September 2023<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/heineman-to-sinha-08se…> in response to the GAC’s letter. Following the receipt of these letters and further communication amongst Board members, the Board would like to discuss urgent requests and its related concerns with the GNSO Council. 7.1 – Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Council Chair) 7.2 – Council discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Request for Reconsideration from Intellectual Property Constituency (15 minutes) On 22 November 2023, the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) filed a Request for Reconsideration<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reconsideration-23-2-ipc-reques…> of the ICANN Board Resolutions 2023.10.26.11 and 2023.10.26.122<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>, regarding (i) the actions and inactions that led to (a) the ICANN Board’s public comment of 6 December 2018 on the Initial Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initi…> of the Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (CCWG-AP), (b) the organization of the public comment phase<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-final-report-of…> on the Proposed Final Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-new-gtld-auction-proce…> of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group, (c) the ICANN Board Resolutions 2022.06.12.13 to 2022.06.12.16 , and (ii) the actions and inactions involving the implementation of the ICANN Grant Giving Program. Here, the Council will hear an update on the Request for Consideration and discuss. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Damon Ashcroft and Susan Payne, GNSO Councilors for the IPC) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on Key Outcomes and Action Items Coming out of GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session (10 minutes) The GNSO Council held its annual Strategic Planning Session (SPS) in Washington, D.C. from 29 November - 1 December 2023. Over the course of the three days, the Council identified a number of key outcomes and associated action items. From the previous SPS, the Council built in more review and checkpoint mechanisms to ensure that there was proper follow through in executing the identified action items. This was determined to be a good practice and, accordingly, is included as a Council discussion item shortly following the SPS to ensure continued progress. Here, the Council will review the key outcomes and action items identified during the SPS, as well as discuss a more detailed action plan to ensure progress. 9.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Council Chair) 9.2 - Council Discussion 9.3 - Next Steps Item 10: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (10 minutes) 10.1 ccNSO & GAC Liaison updates 10.2 Update on Diacritic Study Request 10.3 Community Consultation on Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/sinha…> - Council response needed? _______________________________ 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… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…> References for Coordinated Universal Time of 13:00 UTC Local time between November and March in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ [timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/time/change/__;!!PtG…> for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PST) UTC-8 05:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 07:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EST) UTC-4 08:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 10:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 14:00 Paris, France (CET) UTC+1 14:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 16:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 21:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEsT) UTC+11 00:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com [timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.timeanddate.com/__;!!PtGJab4!48wT092G…> and https://tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd__;!!PtGJab4!48wT092…>

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Final Report of the GGP on Applicant Support and Motion to Adopt Same
by Paul McGrady Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

Dear Council Colleagues: I am very happy to attach the GGP Final Report and a Motion to adopt the same! Congratulations to Mike Silber and the rest of the GGP members on completing this work. I'm asking Staff to add this as a motion to our next GNSO meeting agenda. Thanks. Best, Paul [cid:image001.jpg@01DA2C18.41CFB6E0] Paul McGrady Partner Elster & McGrady 3847 N. Lincoln Avenue Second Floor Chicago, IL 60613 Office Direct: +1 (312) 515-4422 paul(a)elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/> Schedule a call: www.HuddleWithPaul.com<http://www.huddlewithpaul.com/> Download Contact Information and Read Bio<https://linqapp.com/paul_mcgrady?r=link>

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FW: [Ext] TODAY: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments
by Julie Bisland Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] TODAY: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0da1c841-ed29-459a-b91e-b129596053bc&a=112202…] Monday, 18 December 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=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> 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 · NEW: Sign up for a session slot-ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants · ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · TODAY: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments · REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 NEW: 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=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> 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=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> Information Sharing TODAY: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments ICANN invites the community to participate in a webinar to kick off a community consultation on Public Interest Commitments and Registry Voluntary Commitments in the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The webinar will provide an overview of a proposed implementation framework and specific questions posed for community feedback, as well as an opportunity for the community to ask questions. Date: Monday, 18 December 2023 Time: 19:00–20:30 UTC Please see participation details on the dedicated webpage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…>. 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=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…>. 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 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Ombuds position. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> 🔥 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=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> Public Comment Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> 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=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> 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=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…>. Volume 5, Issue 91 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 21 December 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jj34KF-uOwQ5V41u…>

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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 21 December 2023 Meeting
by Berry Cobb Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

Dear all, Please see links below to the latest version of the GNSO Council’s Portfolio Management Tool Suite for the meeting on 21 December 2023. Agenda: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen… Motions: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2023-12-21 Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework (PPMF): https://community.icann.org/x/0YvzC * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT): https://community.icann.org/x/04vzC * **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/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Council+Small+… * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * None for this period. Key Project Changes or Milestones for this Period: * EPDP_P2 – Launch of RDRS (28 Nov 2023). * EPDP_IDNs – Council vote on EPDP on IDNs Phase 1 Final Report. * SubPro_GGP – Council vote on Applicant Support Final Repot. * EPDP_P1 – Registration Data policy publication notice; presently on-hold pending Urgent Request outcome. * Active Project Packages: (note, no packages were created for this cycle given the close nature of the Oct/Nov Council meetings) * EPDP_IDN: https://community.icann.org/x/cYbOCg * GNSO_TPR: https://community.icann.org/x/MQDQCQ * SubPro_GGP: https://community.icann.org/x/EQOBDQ * IRT Status Page: https://www.icann.org/policy/implementation Key Project Activities for January/February 2024: * IDN_Diacritics – Council to consider possible Issue Report. * EDDP_PSR – Council to consider next steps on a Policy Status Report for Expiration Policy. * RDA_ST – Council to deliberate next steps on Accuracy of Registration Data from Scoping Team. * ICANN79 – Begin planning for ICANN Meeting in Puerto Rico. * SSC – Refresh SSC roster and confirm Chair. * GNSO_C – Council to review and confirm NomCom Job Description. * IP_FY25 – Council to review ICANN and IANA/PTI FY25 Planning and Budget Documents. * CCOICI – Council to determine next steps on Continuous Improvements. Please let staff know if you have any questions. Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Please read: Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC. 1. Please review the GNSO Council meeting Cheat Sheet <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1lQ9fqEjD-inZ…> in order to help you prepare for the session and also provide your input in suggestion mode. It is also attached to this email for your convenience. 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://community.icann.org/x/iIJME> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/g4JME> for easy referral. If there are any topics you would like to see appear on future Council agendas, please do not hesitate to add them to the Council Topics Google doc. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> 1. Please consult the Project Management Portfolio<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769>, in particular the Action Decision Radar<https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC> and the Project List<https://community.icann.org/x/1YvzC> . 1. If you fear you may run into connectivity issues or may not make it on the call, please have an officer of your SG/C fill in the Council Absence Notification form<https://www.icann.org/forms/gnso_notification>. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN's Contracted Parties Approve New Obligations to Mitigate DNS Abuse
by Julie Bisland Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

FYI - From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 10:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN's Contracted Parties Approve New Obligations to Mitigate DNS Abuse [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=fbbae50e-d332-4337-ab71-0e8962ea9600&a=112202…] Thursday, 14 December 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=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> 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 · ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW: Outcomes Report: The Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generic gTLDs · NEW: ICANN's Contracted Parties Approve New Obligations to Mitigate DNS Abuse · NEW: ICANN Middle East and Africa Region: A Year in Review · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Draft FY25 Plans · NEW: ICANN to Hold APAC DNS Forum 2024 in Bali, Indonesia · REMINDER: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments · REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · CLOSES SATURDAY🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN80 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · NEW: Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · NEW: Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 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=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> Information Sharing NEW: Outcomes Report: The Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generic gTLDs This report aims to encapsulate the process, deliberations, feedback, and outcomes of the Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generic gTLDs, providing a valuable record of the participants’ work from 07 November 2022 to 15 November 2023. The report is also aimed to set the basis for any future policy work on Closed Generic gTLDs – if any such work is envisaged by the ICANN community in the future. To read this Outcomes Report, please click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>. NEW: ICANN's Contracted Parties Approve New Obligations to Mitigate DNS Abuse Currently, the final results are undergoing verification by the independent administrator, Votenet. Once the vote is certified, the proposed amendments will be shared with the ICANN Board for consideration. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> NEW: ICANN Middle East and Africa Region: A Year in Review In this blog we a provide a quick overview of the many accomplishments of the ICANN MEA team in 2023. The year proved to be both busy and fruitful as all ICANN offices around the world, including our Istanbul office, resumed full in-person operations on 9 January 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget This Public Comment proceeding seeks community feedback on the Draft Public Technical Identifiers Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Plan and Budget. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Draft FY25 Plans ICANN opened a new Public Comment proceeding on planning and budget documents for fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> NEW: ICANN to Hold APAC DNS Forum 2024 in Bali, Indonesia The APAC DNS Forum 2024 will convene regional DNS experts and the broader community to discuss the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges in the domain name marketplace. Topics may include the digital outlook for the APAC region, cybersecurity, and the future of the DNS and emerging technologies. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> REMINDER: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments ICANN invites the community to participate in a webinar to kick off a community consultation on Public Interest Commitments and Registry Voluntary Commitments in the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The webinar will provide an overview of a proposed implementation framework and specific questions posed for community feedback, as well as an opportunity for the community to ask questions. Date: Monday, 18 December 2023 Time: 19:00–20:30 UTC Please see participation details on the dedicated webpage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>. 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=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>. 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 CLOSES SATURDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN80 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN80 meeting is scheduled for 10–13 June 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The deadline to apply is 16 December 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Ombuds position. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> 🔥 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=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> Public Comment NEW: Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 NEW: Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> 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=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>. Volume 5, Issue 90 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…> | Next Issue: Monday, 18 December 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DvdTdNsHdi0tXSXT…>

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IPC Request For Reconsideration
by Ashcraft, Damon Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

Dear Fellow Councilors, I am attaching the recently filed Request for Reconsideration filed by the Intellectual Property Constituency that is on the agenda for next week's meeting so that you can have it handy to review. Thanks, Damon J. Damon Ashcraft office: 602.382.6389 | mobile: 602.510.1640 email: dashcraft(a)swlaw.com<mailto:dashcraft@swlaw.com> Snell & Wilmer One East Washington Street | Suite 2700 | Phoenix, AZ 85004-2556<One%20East%20Washington%20Street%20|%20Suite%202700%20|%20Phoenix,%20AZ%2085004-2556> ________________________________ [Snell & Wilmer]<https://www.swlaw.com/> [Snell & Wilmer]<https://www.swlaw.com/> swlaw.com<https://www.swlaw.com> | disclaimer<https://www.swlaw.com/legal/email-disclaimer> Albuquerque | Boise | Dallas | Denver | Las Vegas | Los Angeles | Los Cabos | Orange County | Phoenix | Portland | Reno | Salt Lake City | San Diego | Seattle | Tucson | Washington, D.C. LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/snell-&-wilmer> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/SWLawNews> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/SWLawNews> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/swlawnews/>

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Re: [council] Motion for review of ICANN 78 GAC Communique
by Terri Agnew Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

Thank you, Greg, This will be posted shorlty on the Dec motions wiki page.<file:///Submitted%20by/ %20Greg%20DiBiase%20%20Seconded%20by> **Councilors, this will need someone to second it. Happy Friday! Terri From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of "DiBiase, Gregory via council" <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com> Date: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 4:51 PM To: "COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG" <COUNCIL(a)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. Thanks, Greg

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 13, 2023

Dec. 13, 2023

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 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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Call for GNSO to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors
by Caitlin Tubergen Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

Dear Council, The GNSO is now accepting Expressions of Interest from individuals interested in serving as a Fellowship Program Mentor for ICANN81, ICANN82, and ICANN83. Additional information about this opportunity is available here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-2018-10-15-en>. The deadline to apply is 31 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Please feel free to share this message with those who may be interested. Thank you. Kind regards, Caitlin, on behalf of the GNSO staff support team

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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 21 December 2023
by Terri Agnew Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

Dear all, Please find below the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting taking place on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC for 2 hours This has been posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/iIJME>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Draft GNSO Council Agenda 21 December 2023 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/g4JME 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 15 March 2023. 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 on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 13:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd 05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington DC; 13:00 London; 14:00 Paris; 16:00 Moscow; 00:00 Melbourne (Friday) GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97891627902?pwd=RURCTitiNEVwd2UySEk1QkRESmlFZz09 Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 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 of the GNSO Council Meeting Part 1<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> and Part 2 <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> on 25 October 2023 were posted on 10 November 2023. Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 16 November 2023 were posted on 01 December 2023. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 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 (5 minutes) * Confirmation of Sebastien Ducos as Chair of RDRS Standing Committee * GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names Phase 1 Final Report (15 minutes) On 20 May 2021, the GNSO Council approved the initiation request<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2021/presentation/EPDPIni…> for the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and adopted its charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2021/presentation/Charter…>. The EPDP Team is expected to: * Determine the approach for a consistent definition of all gTLDs; and * Develop policy recommendations that will eventually allow for the introduction of variant gTLDs at the top level. The EPDP Team’s charter includes 48 questions under seven broader topics, ranging from the “same entity” requirement at the top and second levels, to adjustments to ICANN policies and procedures as they relate to IDNs. The EPDP Team has been conducting its deliberations by building on the existing body of policy work, research, and analysis on the IDNs, specifically the Outputs produced by the GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP. In November 2022, the GNSO Council approved the project change request<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/presentation/idns-ep…> from the EPDP Team. Within its Project Change Request, the EPDP Team noted it plans to complete its work in two phases; Phase 1 focuses on topics related to top-level IDN gTLD definition and variant management, and Phase 2 focuses on topics related to second level IDN variant management. The EPDP Team believes that this two-phased approach will help prioritize the current implementation planning for the PDP Outputs that are focused primarily on the top level. On 24 April 2023, the EPDP Team published its Phase 1 Initial Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/internationalized-domain-names-idn/publi…>, which contains 68 recommendations for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/phase-1-initial-report-o…>. The Working Group reviewed the public comments, adjusted its report in light of the comments received, and the Final Report has received the full consensus of the Working Group. During its 16 November meeting, the GNSO Council received a briefing on the Final Report from Donna Austin, the EPDP Chair. Here, the Council will vote on the EPDP on IDNs Phase 1 Final Report. 4.1 - Presentation of Motion (Manju Chen, GNSO Council liaison to the EPDP) 4.2 - Council Discussion 4.3 - Council Vote (voting threshold: Supermajority) Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - GNSO Guidance Process (“GGP”) for Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Final Report (20 minutes) During its meeting on 25 August 2022, the GNSO Council approved<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2022-08-25> the GGP Initiation Request to perform work on Applicant Support. The working group was subsequently formed and began its work in November 2022. The working group later developed a work plan and timeline<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/218466839/GGP%20Applicant%…>, which was confirmed by the GNSO Council. The working group published 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. The working group reviewed all public comments using a Public Comment Review Tool<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ODG6uTTbaWlANMnA-uDrF9WSMBgnPJ5Io4R…> and deliberated as appropriate to properly evaluate and address comments received during the public comment period. This included the careful consideration and analysis of the public comments, explaining the rationale for agreeing and disagreeing with the different comments received, and, if appropriate, how these were addressed in the Guidance Recommendation Final Report. Following review of the comments received, the working group updated its recommendations and sent its Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/ggp-t…> to the GNSO Council on Monday, 11 December. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic and Presentation of Motion (Paul McGrady, GNSO Council Liaison to the GGP) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Council Vote (voting threshold: Supermajority) Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - SubPro Small Team Update on Non-Adopted Recommendations (20 minutes) During its informal session at ICANN76 and the subsequent Council meeting, the Council discussed and agreed<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> to task a small team of interested councilors to review the recommendations that the Board placed in a pending status and suggest to the full Council how the underlying concerns that caused the pending status can be best addressed (i.e., a limited triage exercise). Since ICANN76, the Council SubPro Small Team has met several times and has completed a comprehensive review of the issues chart, with Board member input on why the Board placed specific recommendations into a pending status. The Council discussed the main output of that triage effort, the proposed paths forward for each pending recommendation, during an Extraordinary Meeting on 4 May. During that meeting, the Council agreed to further task the small team with taking interim steps (e.g., provision of clarifying information, developing speaking points) in order to support the Council’s dialogue with the ICANN Board on 22 May<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=240617931>. The Council debriefed after the dialogue with the ICANN Board and discussed next steps. During the ICANN77 Day 0 Session, the Council heard from the members of the Board regarding the Board’s views on potential “landing spots” on the pending recommendations. For the pending recommendations, the Council finalized its second Clarifying Statement (recommendations in relation to the enforceability of PICs/RVCs) and adopted it via an email vote. As the triage exercise is now complete, the Council adopted the Small Team’s updated assignment form<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yDgWIwKZqKk0WY0q7CS2pf7aD4VupCWV/edit> with a work plan<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IhxKi0dvkS-a3ot7w8YG0iFxw4LiZuLz/edit> to address the recommendations not adopted by the Board. Following that plan, the Small Team initiated first steps (i.e., developed background materials, preliminary Supplemental Recommendation language, and issued a call for volunteers for the Small Team Plus). The Small Team Plus has begun developing Supplemental Recommendation language, beginning with Recommendation 17.2, Applicant Support, according to the above-mentioned work plan. Here, the Council will receive an update on the work of the Small Team Plus. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, Small Team Plus Lead) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP on Temporary Specification Phase 1 Urgent Requests (25 minutes) On 18 May 2019, the ICANN Board adopted the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/gtld-registration-data-specs-en/#temp…> to enable contracted parties to continue to comply with existing ICANN contractual requirements and community-developed policies as they relate to registration directory services. The GNSO Council initiated a one-year policy development process to confirm whether or not the Temporary Specification should become a consensus policy, and whether it provided an enduring framework for complying with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The EPDP Team sent its Phase 1 Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> to the GNSO Council on 20 February 2019, and the GNSO Council voted to approve the Final Report on 4 March 2019. The Board subsequently adopted the Phase 1 Final Report on 15 May 2019, with the exception of Recommendation 1, Purpose 2, and Recommendation 12, which the Board did not adopt in full. The Board directed the ICANN President and CEO or their designee(s) to implement the policy recommendations. ICANN org convened an Implementation Review Team, which began meeting in May 2019. ICANN org published the draft Registration Data Policy for public comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/registration-data-consen…> on 24 August 2022. Several commenters expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of Recommendation 18, specifically around the issue of the response timeline for urgent requests. The relevant portion of Recommendation 18 reads, “A separate timeline of [less than X business days] will considered for the response to ‘Urgent’ Reasonable Disclosure Requests, those Requests for which evidence is supplied to show an immediate need for disclosure [time frame to be finalized and criteria set for Urgent requests during implementation].” Following the public comment period and subsequent discussion by the Implementation Review Team, the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) wrote to the Board about the topic of urgent requests on 23 August 2023<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/caballero-to-sinha-23a…>. The Registrar Stakeholder Group wrote to the Board on 8 September 2023<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/heineman-to-sinha-08se…> in response to the GAC’s letter. Following the receipt of these letters and further communication amongst Board members, the Board would like to discuss urgent requests and its related concerns with the GNSO Council. 7.1 – Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Council Chair) 7.2 – Council discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Request for Reconsideration from Intellectual Property Constituency (15 minutes) On 22 November 2023, the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) filed a Request for Reconsideration<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reconsideration-23-2-ipc-reques…> of the ICANN Board Resolutions 2023.10.26.11 and 2023.10.26.122<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>, regarding (i) the actions and inactions that led to (a) the ICANN Board’s public comment of 6 December 2018 on the Initial Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initi…> of the Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (CCWG-AP), (b) the organization of the public comment phase<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-final-report-of…> on the Proposed Final Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-new-gtld-auction-proce…> of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group, (c) the ICANN Board Resolutions 2022.06.12.13 to 2022.06.12.16 , and (ii) the actions and inactions involving the implementation of the ICANN Grant Giving Program. Here, the Council will hear an update on the Request for Consideration and discuss. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Damon Ashcroft and Susan Payne, GNSO Councilors for the IPC) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on Key Outcomes and Action Items Coming out of GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session (10 minutes) The GNSO Council held its annual Strategic Planning Session (SPS) in Washington, D.C. from 29 November - 1 December 2023. Over the course of the three days, the Council identified a number of key outcomes and associated action items. From the previous SPS, the Council built in more review and checkpoint mechanisms to ensure that there was proper follow through in executing the identified action items. This was determined to be a good practice and, accordingly, is included as a Council discussion item shortly following the SPS to ensure continued progress. Here, the Council will review the key outcomes and action items identified during the SPS, as well as discuss a more detailed action plan to ensure progress. 9.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Council Chair) 9.2 - Council Discussion 9.3 - Next Steps Item 10: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (10 minutes) 10.1 ccNSO & GAC Liaison updates 10.2 Update on Diacritic Study Request _______________________________ 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 13:00 UTC Local time between November and March in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PST) UTC-8 05:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 07:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EST) UTC-4 08:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 10:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 14:00 Paris, France (CET) UTC+1 14:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 16:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 21:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEsT) UTC+11 00:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/yuau3nvd

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