March 2023 - council - lists.icann.org

REMINDER | Meeting Invitation | Informal Council SubPro Discussion | Tuesday, 07 March 2023 at 21:00 UTC
by Devan Reed March 7, 2023

March 7, 2023

Dear all, The Informal Council SubPro Discussion is scheduled on Tuesday 07 March 2023 at 21:00 UTC for 90 minutes. 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/xobKDQ Check your time zone: https://community.icann.org/x/xobKDQ 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. Thank you. Kind Regards, Devan

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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 15 March 2023 Meeting
by Steve Chan March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

Dear all, Please see links below to the latest version of the GNSO Council’s Portfolio Management Tool Suite for the meeting on 15 March 2023. Agenda: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen… 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/2022-2023+GNSO+Coun… * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * ADR – Added foot notes to explain “Level of Effort” & “WBS = Work Breakdown structure” [Note that this change is the implementation of action item #13 from the Strategic Planning Session] * PL – Added side bar comments pointing to projects with the largest substantive changes from the previous publication. ” [Note that this change is the implementation of action item #12 from the Strategic Planning Session] Key Project Changes or Milestones for this Period: * WG Self-Assessment motion. * Expiration PSR – Council to consider small team’s output and next steps. * SubPro – Council to consider outputs anticipated to be put into pending status by the ICANN Board. * EPDP_P2 – WDS next steps after Board resolution. * Project Packages: * EPDP_IDN: https://community.icann.org/x/cYbOCg * TPR_P1: https://community.icann.org/x/MQDQCQ * SubPro_GGP: https://community.icann.org/x/EQOBDQ Key Project Activities for April 2023: * RPM_P2 – Next steps on Review of UDRP * CCOICI – Council to consider Assignment #6 on SOIs * EPDP_IDN – Public comment for Initial Report – Phase 1 Please let staff know if you have any questions. Best, Steve (doing his best Berry impersonation) Steven Chan  Senior Director, 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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FW: [gnso-secs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos - RE: GNSO Council decision on WHOIS Disclosure System Design Paper
by Julie Bisland March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

Dear Councilors, Please see the attached response from Tripti regarding the Council decision on WHOIS Disclosure System Design Paper. Thank you. Kind regards, Julie From: Gnso-secs <gnso-secs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Wendy Profit via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 2:55 PM To: "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Eleeza Agopian <eleeza.agopian(a)icann.org>, Yuko Yokoyama <yuko.yokoyama(a)icann.org>, Brian Gutterman <brian.gutterman(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-secs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos - RE: GNSO Council decision on WHOIS Disclosure System Design Paper Dear Sebastien Ducos, Please find the attached letter from Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair in response to your letter regarding the GNSO Council decision on WHOIS Disclosure System Design Paper. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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Re: [council] [gnso-secs] URGENT: please respond! GNSO Council Informal dinner Saturday 11 March 19h00 Hacienda El Mortero, Cancún
by Sebastien＠registry.godaddy March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

Thank you Nathalie, that makes entire sense. Can I kindly encourage our US-based Councillors and attendants to bring USD from home as they are apparently possible but very costly to withdraw locally? Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [signature_2392330163] +33612284445 France & Australia sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy> From: Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 6 March 2023 at 5:27 pm To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org>, Sebastien Ducos <Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy> Cc: gnso-secs(a)icann.org <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [gnso-secs] URGENT: please respond! GNSO Council Informal dinner Saturday 11 March 19h00 Hacienda El Mortero, Cancún 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@. HI Sebastien, Osvaldo prefers cash US dollars 😊 Thank you! Nathalie From: Gnso-secs <gnso-secs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Reply to: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 6 March 2023 at 17:17 To: "Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy" <Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [gnso-secs] URGENT: please respond! GNSO Council Informal dinner Saturday 11 March 19h00 Hacienda El Mortero, Cancún Hi Sebastien, We have prawns noted. We will check with Osvaldo to see if he has a preference and circle back to you. With that question, marking you as cash to Osvaldo vs card to restaurant. Safe travels and see you soon! Terri From: Gnso-secs <gnso-secs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Sebastien--- via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy" <Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy> Date: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:15 AM To: Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org>, "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [gnso-secs] URGENT: please respond! GNSO Council Informal dinner Saturday 11 March 19h00 Hacienda El Mortero, Cancún Hi Nathalie, I will choose the Prawns al Pastor. Would Osvaldo prefer cash in USD or MXN? Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [signature_4197807839] +33612284445 France & Australia sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy> From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Nathalie Peregrine via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Date: Monday, 6 March 2023 at 3:54 pm To: council(a)gnso.icann.org <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: gnso-secs(a)icann.org <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] URGENT: please respond! GNSO Council Informal dinner Saturday 11 March 19h00 Hacienda El Mortero, Cancún 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 councilors, The Informal GNSO Council dinner will take place at Hacienda El Mortero [nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> in Cancún, a 5 min (500 metres) walk from the Convention Centre. But you may also prefer to take a quick cab as traffic may not be very stroll-friendly. It begins at 19:00 local time so please be on time! Price per person is $59 service included. As Osvaldo has very kindly sponsored the event, and has advanced the deposit which is 50% of the total bill, we will need 12 councilors to bring cash and pay Osvaldo directly, rather than the venue. We also need to choose our main courses, please select from one of the below: * Prawns in Pastor style with a marinade made from chilli peppers, vinegar, herbs, and spices * Chicken “Sinaloa” style marinated in dark beer and fine herbs “norteño” style * Steak medallions in huitlacoche (Mexican mushrooms) sauce * Vegetarian fajitas Please reply swiftly to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> with 1) your chosen main course 2) if you can pay cash to reimburse Osvaldo! Thank you! Nathalie

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FYI: FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Board Forms a CEO Search Committee, Seeks Community Input at ICANN76
by Terri Agnew March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:08 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Board Forms a CEO Search Committee, Seeks Community Input at ICANN76 [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=95e8357f-5166-423b-b0f5-80a3bbe4f9bf&a=112202…] Monday, 06 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. The ICANN Community Digest will not be published during ICANN76 and will return on Monday, 20 March 2023 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=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Table of Contents ICANN76 Resources · NEW: Looking Ahead to ICANN76 · NEW: Top 10 Things to do in Cancún, Mexico · ICANN76 Policy Outlook Report · Pre-ICANN76 Briefing for Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs · ICANN76 website · Registration · Schedule · Zoom backgrounds · Health and safety · GNSO Policy Briefing · Pre-ICANN76 Briefing for Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Board Forms a CEO Search Committee, Seeks Community Input at ICANN76 · NEW: ICANN Announces Schedule to Generate New Keys for KSK Key Rollover · DUE FRIDAY: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application · REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions · REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open · REMINDER: Kick-off of FY25 Planning Process Public Comment ICANN76 Resources Looking Ahead to ICANN76 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Top 10 Things to do in Cancún [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> ICANN76 website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Registration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Zoom backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Health and safety [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> GNSO Policy Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> PRSP Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Board Forms a CEO Search Committee, Seeks Community Input at ICANN76 At its 27 February 2023 Special Meeting, the Board approved the establishment of a President and CEO Search Committee. The committee will plan and execute a strategy to identify and recommend a pool of viable candidates to the full Board for the selection of ICANN's next leader. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> NEW: ICANN Announces Schedule to Generate New Keys for KSK Key Rollover ICANN is pleased to announce that the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) will generate a new root zone key signing key (KSK) used by the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC). DNSSEC ensures that the information received from the DNS about a domain name is authentic. It helps make the Internet safer for its billions of users. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> DUE FRIDAY: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> for ICANN77 in Washington, DC. The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 10 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC Apply here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions 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=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> is 23 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=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…>. Submit your nominations. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…> REMINDER: Kick-off of FY25 Planning Process These are requests for Strategic Outlook trend identification session participation and upcoming nominations for Planning Prioritization Group Members ICANN is kicking off the FY25 Planning Cycle, beginning with the strategic outlook trend program. Community members can participate in 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 in March and April 2023. This program is a joint effort of ICANN org, community, and Board to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that these opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Every year, new trends or shifts in existing trends impacting the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. Significant shifts could also result in adjustments to the strategic plan. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. 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. Additionally, we will begin the FY25 Planning Prioritization Process in April. The Planning Prioritization Group will comprise members from the ICANN stakeholder groups as listed below. The stakeholder group leadership will be asked to nominate one primary member and one secondary member to participate in the prioritization process. Nominations will be due by the end of March by emailing 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>). ASO - Address Supporting Organization ALAC - At-Large Advisory Committee GNSO/CSG - Commercial Stakeholder Group GNSO/CPH - Contracted Party House GNSO/NCSG - Noncommercial Stakeholder Group ccNSO - Country Code Names Supporting Organization GAC - Governmental Advisory Committee RSSAC - Root Server System Advisory Committee SSAC - Security and Stability Advisory Committee Thank you for your support in the ICANN planning process. Public Comment See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XaylZmkrhxlZM09E…>. 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GDS Guidelines comment
by Thomas Rickert | rickert.law March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

Hi all, Plase find below a comment on the GDS Liaison Guidelines, which was marked an actin item for me. Just let me know if you have any further input, comments or objections. Kind regards, Thomas Thank you for the opportunity to share a few thoughts on the GDS Liaison Guidelines. In Section 1, the guidelines make reference to the set of guidelines for Board Members serving as Liaisons to ICANN Community Groups, on which they follow. Whilst it is good to build on these to ensure consistency, these are obviously parallel processes. It would be good if there were connections between the two functions or lines of communication. In 3.1. of the Guidelines for Board Members, the role of the Board member is described as follows: The Board Member as liaison is an interface between the Community and the Board on a certain topic and in a given Community Group. The liaison is expected to: 3.1.1 Keep the Board/caucus informed of the progress of the project the liaison has been appointed to. In the event that the Board forms a Board Caucus to follow development in a particular process, the Board Liaison may be asked to head that group. A process for regular communication between the Board liaison and the ICANN Board/Board Caucus is expected to be in place. This could be in the form of written or oral updates at set times or meetings. 3.1.2. Identify any potential challenges that could be mitigated by the ICANN Board or could pose challenges in meeting the timeline or objectives that could impact the Board’s planning (early warning). 3.1.3. Convey any formal or informal Board input that is intended to help inform the deliberations of the respective project, either at the request of the project or at the direction of the ICANN Board. This would also include providing factual information (correcting misinformation). 3.1.4. Indicate in a timely manner if recommendations are unlikely to be approved by the ICANN Board, without attempting to dictate a preferred outcome. It is great the Role of the GDS Liaison include (Section 3): * ● Submit clarifying questions and advise the PDP Working Group on the clarity of policy recommendation language as it pertains to implementation. * ● Where possible, provide the PDP Working Group with advance notice of any implementation-related issues or concerns and collaborate with relevant parties to attempt to address the issue. Such issues or concerns may be noted: at fixed milestones related to the PDP, such as at the time of completion of the Initial Report; or, in response to a request from the WG; and/or proactively when deliberations progress towards a preliminary outcome. * ● Share information and updates on PDP work in progress, including questions and implementation-related issues, with affected functions within the organization. * ● Prepare and provide analysis of the impact of policy recommendations on existing policies, as needed. * ● Provide or coordinate the provision of relevant data or background information requested by the PDP Working Group. * ● Provide information or estimates to the PDP Working Group regarding the budget and resources required to fulfill implementation requirements. * ● Support the transition to the Operational Design Phase (ODP) and development of the Operational Design Assessment (ODA), where an ODP is undertaken. * ● Support the transition from the PDP (and ODP, as applicable) to implementation following the approval of PDP Recommendations by the GNSO and ICANN Board. If these tasks are carried out in an efficient manner, the role of the GDS liaison can actually help avoid that the WG comes up with recommendations that are not implementable at all, too expensive or too cumbersome to implement. That helps avoid situations in which the GNSO Council adopts recommendations that are then not approved by the Board because of such issues. Let me add that I understand the risk of the Board not approving recommendations because they are not in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN Org cannot be fully eliminated with this. In my view, it would, however, be good, to formalise this a bit more and tasks the GDS liaison with offering an „implementation preview“ to illustrate dependencies with other projects so that ideally there are no issues with Board approval and also limit the need for a formal ODP. As mentioned above, due to roles and responsibilities in ICANN (Org), the processes are parallel, wich means that the Board liaison role does not encompass the operational aspects and the GDS liaison does not cover risks for Board approval. The GNSO and its community need both, though. WGs and the GNSO Council would hugely benefit from information on issues with implementation as well as issues preventing Board approval. Maybe the role of the GDS liaison can be extended so that it also liaises with the Board liaison or the Board to ensure cohesive feedback and an "early warning system“ from both the Org and the Board.

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SPS Action Item #2: Small Team Transparency Guidance
by Steve Chan March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023

Dear Councilors, In respect of action item below from the Strategic Planning Session: “Proposed action item #2: Review current small team practices to determine if there is further transparency that can be introduced in the small team activities without changing the nature of these small teams and/or creating additional burdens for staff and/or small team members. One specific suggestion was to publicly archive small team email lists, like the Council mailing list” Staff has worked with Council leadership to prepare a draft guidance document for small teams, to try and document transparency elements. As that guidance was being developed, we believed that it may also be helpful to provide overall guidance and set expectations for small teams more broadly, not just for transparency requirements. Please find the draft GNSO Council Small Team Guidance document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DqlivLabWSnYnoP76UnS-BXf_7wYYvoGUhc7FNo…. Please see the “Documentation of the Work” section at the end of the document if you are specifically interested in the transparency elements. As an example of the new transparency elements in action, please see the updated Wiki page design for the small team that reviewed the SubPro ODA: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Completed-SubPro+OD…. You will see tabs that allow for the capture of at least Membership, Documents, and Meeting Recordings (where applicable). We appreciate your input on both the guidance document and the revisions to the Wiki page. Best, Steve Steven Chan  Senior Director, 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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FW: [gnso-secs] Response to letter on Bulk Registrations
by Terri Agnew March 3, 2023

March 3, 2023

Dear all, Please see the attached letter regarding Response from RySG on the letter regarding Bulk Registrations. This will be posted shortly to the GNSO Correspondence page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2023>. Best regards, Terri From: Gnso-secs <gnso-secs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Alan Woods via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Alan Woods <alan(a)identity.digital> Date: Friday, March 3, 2023 at 12:05 PM To: Julie Bisland via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Elizabeth Bacon <beth(a)pir.org> Subject: [gnso-secs] Response to letter on Bulk Registrations Dear all, Please find attached a response to Sebastian Ducos' letter of January 6. Warmest regards, Alan Woods Alan Woods VC Administration, RySG [Image removed by sender.] Donuts and Afilias have rebranded to Identity Digital. identity.digital [identity.digital]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/identity.digital/__;!!PtGJab4!7EBQ3bTtwd6…> NOTE: This electronic message, including any attachments, may include privileged, confidential and/or inside information owned by Identity Digital Inc. . Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Please note my working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel obligated to respond to this e-mail outside of your normal working hours unless I have noted this is urgent.

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FW: Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair to Sebastien Ducos, GNSO Chair | response to GNSO Council Review and Input for the SubPro Operational Design Assessment (ODA)
by Julie Bisland March 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

Dear all, Please see the attached letter regarding the GNSO Council’s Review and Input for the Subpro ODA. This will be posted shortly to the Correspondence page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2023. Best regards, Julie From: Gnso-secs <gnso-secs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Wendy Profit via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:32 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org>, "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-secs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair to Sebastien Ducos, GNSO Chair | response to GNSO Council Review and Input for the SubPro Operational Design Assessment (ODA) Dear Terri, Please find the attached letter from Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos in response to his 20 January letter regarding the GNSO Council’s Review and Input for the SubPro Operational Design Assessment (ODA). If you could please be so kind as to ensure transmission of the letter to the GNSO Council leadership, we would appreciate it. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Board Greenlights Implementation of Registration Data Request Service
by Julie Bisland March 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

FYI--- From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:04 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Board Greenlights Implementation of Registration Data Request Service [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=28b0ed52-7df0-4f83-9a88-fec8e749c501&a=112202…] Thursday, 02 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=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Table of Contents ICANN76 Resources · ICANN76 Policy Outlook Report · Pre-ICANN76 Briefing for Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs · ICANN76 website · Registration · Schedule · Zoom backgrounds · Health and safety · GNSO Policy Briefing · Pre-ICANN76 Briefing for Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Board Greenlights Implementation of Registration Data Request Service · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 27 February 2023 · NEW: ICANN78 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · DUE NEXT WEEK: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application · REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions · REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open · REMINDER: Kick-off of FY25 Planning Process Public Comment · REPORT PUBLISHED: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs · CLOSES TOMORROW: Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates ICANN76 Resources Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> ICANN76 website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Registration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Zoom backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Health and safety [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> GNSO Policy Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> PRSP Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Board Greenlights Implementation of Registration Data Request Service During a Special Meeting on 27 February 2023, the ICANN Board of Directors passed a resolution directing the ICANN organization (org) to develop and launch a new ticketing system to handle requests for access to nonpublic registration data related to generic top-level domains (gTLDs). This nonpublic data, formerly known as WHOIS information, encompasses personal data, such as a contact name, home or email address, and phone number. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 27 February 2023 Read the Approved Resolutions from the 27 February 2023 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…>. NEW: ICANN78 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting, which will take place in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The application deadline is 31 March 2023, 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> DUE NEXT WEEK: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> for ICANN77 in Washington, DC. The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 10 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC Apply here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions 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=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> is 23 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=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…>. Submit your nominations. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> REMINDER: Kick-off of FY25 Planning Process These are requests for Strategic Outlook trend identification session participation and upcoming nominations for Planning Prioritization Group Members ICANN is kicking off the FY25 Planning Cycle, beginning with the strategic outlook trend program. Community members can participate in 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 in March and April 2023. This program is a joint effort of ICANN org, community, and Board to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that these opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Every year, new trends or shifts in existing trends impacting the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. Significant shifts could also result in adjustments to the strategic plan. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. 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. Additionally, we will begin the FY25 Planning Prioritization Process in April. The Planning Prioritization Group will comprise members from the ICANN stakeholder groups as listed below. The stakeholder group leadership will be asked to nominate one primary member and one secondary member to participate in the prioritization process. Nominations will be due by the end of March by emailing 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>). ASO - Address Supporting Organization ALAC - At-Large Advisory Committee GNSO/CSG - Commercial Stakeholder Group GNSO/CPH - Contracted Party House GNSO/NCSG - Noncommercial Stakeholder Group ccNSO - Country Code Names Supporting Organization GAC - Governmental Advisory Committee RSSAC - Root Server System Advisory Committee SSAC - Security and Stability Advisory Committee Thank you for your support in the ICANN planning process. Public Comment REPORT PUBLISHED: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> CLOSES TOMORROW: Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> Open for submissions date: 19 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 03 March 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…>. Volume 5, Issue 17 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…> | Next Issue: Monday, 06 March 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hX--PL2Y7zcOUsgr…>

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