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IPC Request For Reconsideration
by Ashcraft, Damon 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

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 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

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 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

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 12 Dec '23

12 Dec '23

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 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

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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Re: [council] Small Team Plus Progress Update Discussion Item
by Terri Agnew 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Hi Paul, Thanks for alerting us this needed to be an item. Good news! This is already on the agenda (item 6). The full council agenda will be sent shortly the council mailing list. All the best, Terri From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Paul McGrady via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Paul McGrady <paul(a)elstermcgrady.com> Date: Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:03 AM To: Nathalie Peregrine via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Small Team Plus Progress Update Discussion Item Hi Council Colleagues, By copy of this message, I’m asking Staff to add ten minutes to the agenda for a Small Team Plus Progress Update discussion. The goal is to keep Council well informed of the progress of the Small Team Plus as we go along. Spoiler Alert: I will be presenting on the Supplemental Recommendation 17.2 and corresponding community implementation ideas, which both made it across the finish line on today’s Small Team Plus call. Also, we have an update on the COI which has affected our work that we wanted to let Council know about sooner rather than later. Best, Paul [cid:image001.jpg@01DA2C21.23B1F8E0] 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 [elstermcgrady.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.elstermcgrady.com/__;!!PtGJab4!8SaXGO…> Schedule a call: www.HuddleWithPaul.com [huddlewithpaul.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.huddlewithpaul.com/__;!!PtGJab4!8SaXG…> Download Contact Information and Read Bio [linqapp.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/linqapp.com/paul_mcgrady?r=link__;!!PtGJ…>

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments
by Julie Bisland 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f3c635ae-bb77-4d8b-a224-2bcbce5b3933&a=112202…] Monday, 11 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=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> 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: Laying the Groundwork for the Next Phase of the New gTLD Program · NEW: Enhancing ICANN Account Security with Multi-Factor Authentication Options · NEW: ICANN Webinar: Framework for Public Interest and Registry Voluntary Commitments · NEW: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors · THIS WEEK: Attend ICANN's Draft FY25 Operating Plan & Budget Informational Webinar Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel · 🔥 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 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=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> Information Sharing NEW: Laying the Groundwork for the Next Phase of the New gTLD Program Throughout 2023, the ICANN Board, community, and organization have made significant steps toward launching another round of applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). I wanted to share an update as we approach the year's end. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> NEW: Enhancing ICANN Account Security with Multi-Factor Authentication Options In an ever-expanding digital world, ICANN continues its effort to secure the systems and applications integral to ICANN Board, staff, and community members. As password attacks become more common, relying solely on passwords to protect user accounts is no longer the safest option. That's where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in. It serves as a safeguard for accessing ICANN Account and enhancing the security of our services. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> NEW: 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=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…>. NEW: 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=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…>. 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. THIS WEEK: Attend ICANN's Draft FY25 Operating Plan & Budget Informational Webinar ICANN invites the community to participate in an informational webinar about the Draft ICANN, InternetAssigned Numbers Authority (IANA), and Public Technical Identifier (PTI) Fiscal Year (FY) 25 Plans andBudgets. Both webinars will present identical information on these plans. 13 December 2023 at 01:00 UTC, please register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> 13 December 2023 at 17:00 UTC, please register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> Action Items 🔥 TODAY: ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel ICANN Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee Leaderships are invited to appoint up to two individuals from their communities to comprise the 2024 ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel by Monday, 11 December 2023. 2024 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented at ICANN79 in San Juan. A nomination period will be open from 13 November 2023 through 8 January 2024. ICANN is convening a community selection panel that will review the nominations and select the award recipient(s). It would be ideal for panelists to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and variety of input and equal opportunity among community members to take part in this recognition effort. For more information about the ICANN Community Excellence Award please see Community Excellence Award wiki space: https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN80 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN80 meeting is scheduled for 10–13 June 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. If ICANN80 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. 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=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> 🔥 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=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> 🔥 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=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…> Public Comment See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zWnCnAG0WhY9Kicn…>. 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Small Team Plus Progress Update Discussion Item
by Paul McGrady 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Hi Council Colleagues, By copy of this message, I'm asking Staff to add ten minutes to the agenda for a Small Team Plus Progress Update discussion. The goal is to keep Council well informed of the progress of the Small Team Plus as we go along. Spoiler Alert: I will be presenting on the Supplemental Recommendation 17.2 and corresponding community implementation ideas, which both made it across the finish line on today's Small Team Plus call. Also, we have an update on the COI which has affected our work that we wanted to let Council know about sooner rather than later. Best, Paul [cid:image001.jpg@01DA2C19.210FA950] 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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FINAL REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 11 December 2023 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 21 November 2023 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 11 December er 2023 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 21 December at 13:00 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/hYJME Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO [signature_97236534]

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Re: [council] Motion to confirm RDRS Standing Committee Chair
by Terri Agnew 10 Dec '23

10 Dec '23

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> 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 4:46 PM To: "COUNCIL(a)GNSO.ICANN.ORG" <COUNCIL(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Motion to confirm RDRS Standing Committee Chair Hi Councilors, Please see the attached motion to confirm Sebastien Ducos as the Chair of the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Standing Committee. This will be an item on the consent agenda of our December meeting. Thanks, Greg

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