March 2023 - council - lists.icann.org

PDP Improvements - status update
by Marika Konings April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

Dear All, Please note that an updated version of the PDP Improvements Tracker has been posted on the dedicated wiki page (see https://community.icann.org/x/e4OLD) to reflect the current status of the different improvements. You’ll note that a couple of items have been completed and there is a proposed next step for improvement #3 for Council consideration (“Build meeting between ICANN Board and GNSO Council to present PDP Final Report into the project plan for ongoing PDPs so that a meeting between ICANN Board and Council can be scheduled well ahead of time”). In relation to improvement #5, please find attached the proposed updates to the Initial Report template to address any direct or indirect implications on existing Consensus Policies, in line with the recent updates to the Charter Template (see redline on page 10). Please note that although the proposed next step identified the Final Report template as needing to be updated, we’ve realized that there is no Final Report template but it is the Initial Report template that is updated to become the Final Report. If you have any comments or concerns about this update, please share this with the Council mailing list by 24 March. If there are no comments / concerns received by that date, we’ll go ahead and post this updated version with the other GNSO Work Product templates (see https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/procedures) Best regards, Marika

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Final Report - CSC Effectiveness Review Team
by Caitlin Tubergen April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023

Sent on behalf of the CSC Effectiveness Review Team ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear members of the GNSO Council, Please find included the Final Report of the CSC Effectiveness Review Team. The team has concluded its work and is pleased to submit its Final Report for your consideration. The team is available to answer any queries you may have with respect to Final Report. In accordance with the Template for Review, the Final Report and the recommendations contained in the Report will need to be adopted by both the ccNSO and GNSO Councils before they will be transmitted to the CSC and ICANN by the Councils. Kind regards, on behalf of the CSC Effectiveness Review Team, Donna Austin and Jonathan Robinson (GNSO appointees), and Maarten Simon and Sean Copeland (ccNSO appointees), Bart Boswinkel Staff Support

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Sunday of ICANN 77
by Sebastien＠registry.godaddy April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

Dear Council Colleagues, Based on the outcomes of ICANN 76 and in particular the amount of work we will need to deliver by the end of ICANN 77 – 15 June –, I have taken the liberty to look into the possibility of adding a workday ahead of ICANN 77 to gather the Council on Sunday 11 June 2023. I would like to dedicate this day to finalising anything that might remain pending for 15 June (obviously aiming to be prepared earlier), and organise a workshop, the format of which remains to be defined, to ensure that we are all up to speed on everything SubPro: the set of Recommendations the Board approved and those pending, expectations we need to have regarding the IRT and how we will want to play our role to ensure the process runs smoothly, depending on the outcome of the small team refreshers on GNSO Tools we might not all be familiar with, etc. Being able to efficiently run such a workshop will require preparation from all of us including a fair amount of reading (or re-reading). We are preparing a full list of documents we should all be familiar with. With your agreement I will formally transmit our request for ICANN to facilitate this extra day. My understanding is that there is support for the idea, that the venue should be available for our arrival a day early, and that ICANN will assume the additional expenses. I would like to be able to send the said request on Monday 3 April. Looking forward to your reaction and comments about this opportunity. Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [signature_752651594] +33612284445 France & Australia sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy>

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SubPro IRT Call - draft
by Sebastien＠registry.godaddy April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

Dear Council Colleagues, We received in the last hour the attached two document which ICANN Staff will send and publish on 5 April to call the IRT on SubPro. They are inviting GNSO comments before 20 UTC on Tuesday 4 April. Given the tight deadline I propose we task the SubPro Small Team to provide that feedback. They have the background and are already scheduled to meet on Monday, before the deadline. Note that ICANN intends to publish a blog on the same date to explain the content to the wider community. May I use this opportunity to encourage the members of the SubPro small team who have not yet been able to attend or are not yet on the mailing list to reach out. Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [signature_1684504619] +33612284445 France & Australia sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy>

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Fw: Fwd: [ccnso-council] Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs March 2023-March
by desiree-me March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

Dear all Please see bellow last week's announcements from the ccNSO Council. On behalf of the GNSO, I will send congratulatory email to the elected ccNSO leadership. Desiree -- >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> From: Bart Boswinkel via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> >> Subject: [ccnso-council] Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs March 2023-March >> >> Date: 27 March 2023 at 12:01:55 CEST >> To: John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org> >> Cc: "ccNSO-Council(a)icann.org" <ccNSO-Council(a)icann.org> >> Reply-To: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> >> >> 17 March 2022 >> >> Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs March 2023-March 2024 >> >> Dear John, >> At its meeting on 16 March 2023, and in accordance with election procedure adopted on 26 February 2018 (https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/roles-responsibi…) the ccNSO Council appointed Alejandra Reynoso (LAC. region) as its Chair and Jordan Carter (AP region) and Adebiyi Oladipo (AF Region) as Vice-Chairs. The Chair and Vice-Chairs have been appointed to serve until the end of the ccNSO Council meeting during ICANN79. >> >> On behalf of the ccNSO Council, >> Bart Boswinkel >> ccNSO Secretariat >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccnso-council mailing list >> Ccnso-council(a)icann.org >> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ccnso-council >> _______________________________________________ >> By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday 10 April 2023 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 20 April 2023 at 21:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

Dear all, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 10 April 2023 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 20 April 2023 at 21:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2023-04-20 Thank you. Nathalie

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FW: [Ext] Last Call: NomCom Applications for Leadership Positions
by Julie Bisland March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Last Call: NomCom Applications for Leadership Positions [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b72c6547-375e-4e80-bc0b-f8d2ac7594b1&a=112202…] Thursday, 30 March 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. 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=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> Table of Contents Information Sharing · DUE TODAY: ICANN 2023 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 30 March · NEW: New Surveys by ICANN Assess the UA-Readiness of Contracted Parties and ccTLDs · ACTION ITEM: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions · ACTION ITEM: Planning Prioritization Update · REMINDER: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar Public Comment · SUMMARY REPORT: Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> · NEW: Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review · IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes Information Sharing DUE TODAY: ICANN 2023 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 30 March The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> is 30 March 2023 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> NEW: New Surveys by ICANN Assess the UA-Readiness of Contracted Parties and ccTLDs ICANN recently conducted two surveys to assess the UA-readiness of key stakeholder groups. The first report, Universal Acceptance (UA) Readiness Survey Report – Contracted Parties and Registry Service Providers [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…>, examined the UA-readiness of registry operators (ROs), registrars, and registry service providers (RSPs). The second report, Universal Acceptance (UA) Readiness Survey Report – ccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…>, surveyed country code top-level domain managers. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> ACTION ITEM: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions ICANN’s FY25 Planning Process has started, beginning with the strategic outlook program. We are looking for participation from community members in the trend identification sessions through their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule sessions from March through May 2023. This program is a joint effort of the ICANN ecosystem to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that the opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Once trends are identified, ICANN will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. Significant shifts could result in adjustments to the strategic plan. Moreover, new trends or shifts in existing trends also impact the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget, and are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually, and community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. Thank you for your support in the ICANN planning process. ACTION ITEM: Planning Prioritization Update The prioritization process is a step in the annual ICANN planning process, which will permit ICANN to receive input for the development of the FY25 Draft Plans. The Planning Prioritization Group comprises members of the ICANN stakeholder groups. ICANN is seeking from the chairs of the below stakeholder groups to nominate one member and one secondary-member by 7 April 2023: ASO | ALAC | GNSO/CSG | GNSO/CPH | GNSO/NCSG | ccNSO | GAC | RSSAC | SSAC The scope of activities to be prioritized are the Board-approved implementation work, such as PDP recommendations, Specific Review recommendations and the implementation of other non-policy and advice work. Please email the name of the members that you have nominated to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org>, with a copy to the Policy Strategic Management team (policy-strat-mgt(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-strat-mgt@icann.org>). Moreover, ICANN has published the Planning Prioritization Framework (Version 3) on the ICANN Finance and Planning Community wiki workspace here (Planning Prioritization [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> Framework V3 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…>). The key elements of the framework have not changed; however, based on feedback received from a lessons learned session with the members of the FY24 planning prioritization process, ICANN has incorporated several recommendations into version 3. For additional information on the planning prioritization framework please visit this link [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> for presentations and webinar recordings or email planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org>. REMINDER: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar The webinar is tailored to those new to ICANN and will give a high-level overview of how the Internet works, what ICANN is, what its role in the Internet infrastructure is, and why and how participants get involved in ICANN. "ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction" will be held during two time slots (You only need to register for one of the webinars.): · 25 April 2023 at 1400 UTC · Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> to register. · 26 April 2023 at 0600 UTC · Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> to register. Closing date for registration: 24 April 2023. The webinars are in English only. Recordings will be posted here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> after the webinars. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> Public Comment SUMMARY REPORT: Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> NEW: Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> Open for submissions date: 27 March 2023 Closed for submissions date: 22 May 2023 IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> Open for submissions date: 09 March 2023 Closed for submissions date: 18 April 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…>. Volume 5, Issue 23 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…> | Next Issue: Monday, 03 April 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y6byroOrLokrETZy…>

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Re: [council] GAC Communique
by Emily Barabas March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

Dear Councilors, To support the small group’s work in reviewing the Communique, here is the standard Google Doc for responding to Advice items, with the ICANN76 Advice filled into the first two columns: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1829lKsBSn_O0ecSeI4FFLBhLymLAKIs9gx81P_6… The staff support team has also prepared a Google Doc to assist the small group in organizing its thoughts on Issues of Importance, to the extent that the small group would like to suggest responses on those items: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ziBDcQ1eqjI_DXIORpnevzqXIaoVo_5LJ60sJvJ…. As noted in the template, the small group may suggest, and Council will determine the method of delivering each response item (for example via correspondence or dialogue) to the target audience (for example the GAC or Board). Staff will follow up with the Councilors listed below with a doodle poll to set up a meeting. If there are other Councilors who would like to join the small group, please respond on list and we will make sure you get the doodle, as well. Kind regards, Emily From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Jeff Neuman via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply to: Jeff Neuman <jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com> Date: Monday, 20 March 2023 at 16:33 To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] GAC Communique All, Please find enclosed the GAC Communique from Cancun. I have not yet gone through this, so I am sending it as I get it. I believe Mark, Susan, Manju, Bruna and Desiree have volunteered to review and provide comment. I will work with staff to set up a Google Doc for our response. Sincerely, Jeff [cid:image001.png@01D95B6E.26032210] Jeffrey J. Neuman Founder & CEO JJN Solutions, LLC p: +1.202.549.5079 E: jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com<mailto:jeff@jjnsolutions.com> http://jjnsolutions.com [jjnsolutions.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/jjnsolutions.com__;!!PtGJab4!4RdeEYal8bsx…>

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FW: Letter from GAC Chair to GNSO Chair - GAC input on SubPro recommendations marked as pending
by Sebastien＠registry.godaddy March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

Dear Council Colleagues, Please find attached the GAC letter we just received pertaining to GAC Input on GAC Priority Topics Relative to SubPro Recommendations Marked as “Pending”. Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [signature_3228380999] +33612284445 France & Australia sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy> From: Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Benedetta Rossi via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 23 March 2023 at 8:54 pm To: gnso-chairs(a)icann.org <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: gac-staff(a)icann.org <gac-staff(a)icann.org>, gac-leadership(a)icann.org <gac-leadership(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] Letter from GAC Chair to GNSO Chair - GAC input on SubPro recommendations marked as pending Caution: This email is from an external sender. Please do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Forward suspicious emails to isitbad@. Dear Sebastien, On behalf of the GAC Chair, Nicolas Caballero, please find attached a letter pertaining to GAC Input on GAC Priority Topics Relative to SubPro Recommendations Marked as “Pending”. Thank you, Kind regards, Benedetta -- Benedetta Rossi | GAC Advice and Policy Support, Senior Manager benedetta.rossi(a)icann.org<mailto:benedetta.rossi@icann.org> | +32.491.90.42.50 ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

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FW: [Ext] Last Call: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award
by Julie Bisland March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Last Call: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=73bf9903-af71-4c8c-8ad9-099e19f04cfb&a=112202…] Monday, 27 March 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. 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=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> Table of Contents Information Sharing · DEADLINE EXTENDED: ICANN 2023 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 30 March · TOMORROW: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award · TODAY: Charting Towards a Multilingual and Inclusive Internet · NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN76 · REMINDER: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions · REMINDER: Planning Prioritization Update · REMINDER: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar Public Comment · IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes Information Sharing DEADLINE EXTENDED: ICANN 2023 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 30 March The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. The deadline to submit application [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…>s [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> is 30 March 2023 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> TOMORROW: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award will close on 28 March 2023 23:59 UTC. Winners will be announced at ICANN77 in Washington, D.C., USA. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> TODAY: Charting Towards a Multilingual and Inclusive Internet The inaugural Universal Acceptance (UA) Day will kick off with a keystone event in New Delhi, India on 27–28 March 2023. UA is essential for a truly multilingual Internet and a key driver to bringing the next billion users online. UA helps to ensure that all valid domain names and email addresses, regardless of length, language, or script, work in all Internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems. · For more information about UA Day and additional UA Day events, visit the UA Day webpage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> and read this press release [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…>. · To register for the event in India, visit the dedicated event website at https://globaluaday.in [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN76 "After ICANN76 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…>, the first hybrid Community Forum since before the start of the global pandemic, I assume many participants are feeling the way I am now – optimistic, energized, and ready to take on the next challenge." - Tripti Sinha, Chair, ICANN Board Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> REMINDER: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions ICANN’s FY25 Planning Process has started, beginning with the strategic outlook program. We are looking for participation from community members in the trend identification sessions through their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule sessions from March through May 2023. This program is a joint effort of the ICANN ecosystem to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that the opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Once trends are identified, ICANN will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. Significant shifts could result in adjustments to the strategic plan. Moreover, new trends or shifts in existing trends also impact the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget, and are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually, and community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. Thank you for your support in the ICANN planning process. REMINDER: Planning Prioritization Update The prioritization process is a step in the annual ICANN planning process, which will permit ICANN to receive input for the development of the FY25 Draft Plans. The Planning Prioritization Group comprises members of the ICANN stakeholder groups. ICANN is seeking from the chairs of the below stakeholder groups to nominate one member and one secondary-member by 7 April 2023: ASO | ALAC | GNSO/CSG | GNSO/CPH | GNSO/NCSG | ccNSO | GAC | RSSAC | SSAC The scope of activities to be prioritized are the Board-approved implementation work, such as PDP recommendations, Specific Review recommendations and the implementation of other non-policy and advice work. Please email the name of the members that you have nominated to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org>, with a copy to the Policy Strategic Management team (policy-strat-mgt(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-strat-mgt@icann.org>). Moreover, ICANN has published the Planning Prioritization Framework (Version 3) on the ICANN Finance and Planning Community wiki workspace here (Planning Prioritization [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> Framework V3 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…>). The key elements of the framework have not changed; however, based on feedback received from a lessons learned session with the members of the FY24 planning prioritization process, ICANN has incorporated several recommendations into version 3. For additional information on the planning prioritization framework please visit this link [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iGYGE64b49lSQql7…> for presentations and webinar recordings or email planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org>. 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