April 2023 - council - lists.icann.org

Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2023 meetings
by Terri Agnew Aug. 1, 2023

Aug. 1, 2023

Dear councilors, A reminder to all that a Google doc<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> is open for all to add their suggestions and comments to the upcoming GNSO Council meeting agendas. This does not have to be in the form of a full agenda item proposal, simple comments and questions are equally welcome! You are welcome to add to the document<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> via the comments feature. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri

1 2

Sub Pro - Council Liason to the IRT
by Anne ICANN May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

Sebastien, Please consider this email to be my formal expression of interest to serve as GNSO Council Liaison to the Sub Pro IRT. I previously submitted my interest informally when joining the Council. My term on Council currently runs through the 2024 fall meeting. I heard you say the Liaison must be assured of being on Council for a long time. My intent would be to accomplish as much as possible in my remaining term. I would also apply to Nom Com again to continue on Council for another two year term. As you know, I was active in the Sub Pro Working Group and have been active in the Council Small Team dealing with the Board's 38 pending issues. I have now retired from the practice of law and do not represent any clients. Accordingly, I have the time as well as the ability to avoid bias in the fulfillment of the role. As Jeff pointed out, we may need more than one Council Liaison. Thank you, Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

2 6

Draft minutes of the GNSO Council meeting 20 April 2023
by Devan Reed May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday, 20 April 2023. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> section 3.5 "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 07 May 2023 Thank you. Kind Regards, Devan

2 4

REMINDER - Call for Volunteers: GNSO Council Communications Small Team
by Ariel Liang May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023

Dear All, This is a reminder for the Call for Volunteers for the GNSO Council Communications Small Team. If you are interested in joining this group, please respond to this message by EOB tomorrow (Friday, 28 April). Thank you, Ariel From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Ariel Liang via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Ariel Liang <ariel.liang(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 12:31 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Call for Volunteers: GNSO Council Communications Small Team (message sent on behalf of the GNSO Council Leadership) Dear Councilors, This is a call for volunteers for the GNSO Council Communications Small Team tasked with developing a GNSO Council strategic communications plan. If you are interested in joining this effort, please respond to this message by EOB Friday, 28 April. Please see background below. More details about the assignment are included in the Assignment Form attached. -- Background During the GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session that was held from 14-16 December 2022, the GNSO Council identified the need to enhance its communication efforts to broadcast its work and efforts to a broader audience, as well as to counterbalance negative stories and misinformation about GNSO policy work that seemed to have gained prominence on social media and industry blogs. Those negative stories often provide a one-sided, and sometimes misleading, view of events. As a result, this GNSO Council small team is formed to develop a strategic communications plan to proactively promote policy and other GNSO Council priorities. In addition, the GNSO Council submitted an Additional Budget Request (ABR) for FY2024, which intends to secure a commitment from ICANN org to provide the necessary support on an ongoing basis to implement the communications plan. While the GNSO Council anticipates that the support needed may be provided in-house within ICANN org, it does not preclude the need for external expertise / dedicated communications support to develop and publish communications products outside of ICANN’s channels, such as the industry press and beyond. -- Best Regards, Ariel Ariel Xinyue Liang Policy Sr. Specialist Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

5 4

Meeting Invitation | ICANN Board & GNSO Council on pending SubPro recommendations Webinar / Monday, 22 May 2023
by Julie Bisland April 28, 2023

April 28, 2023

Dear all, The ICANN Board & GNSO Council on pending SubPro recommendations Webinar is scheduled on Monday, 22 May 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/y4lXDg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/vrerkdp5 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 this URL to join. https://icann.zoom.us/s/96355530753?pwd=ckxqRGc5VFdLZjJMY3FFYlVNa1ZtUT09 Passcode: $uBpr0=23r Or One tap mobile: +13017158592,,96355530753#,,,,*0264890201# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,96355530753#,,,,*0264890201# US (Chicago) Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): International numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/acQzeLMOx5 Webinar ID: 963 5553 0753 Phone Only Passcode: 0264890201 Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Thank you. Kind Regards, Julie

1 0

ICANN Board & GNSO Council on pending SubPro recommendations webinar
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 28, 2023

April 28, 2023

Meeting: ICANN Board & GNSO Council on pending SubPro recommendations webinar Date/Time: Monday, 22 May 2023 at 13:00 UTC for 2 hours Please click this URL to join. https://icann.zoom.us/s/96355530753?pwd=ckxqRGc5VFdLZjJMY3FFYlVNa1ZtUT09 Passcode: $uBpr0=23r Or One tap mobile: +13017158592,,96355530753#,,,,*0264890201# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,96355530753#,,,,*0264890201# US (Chicago) Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): International numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/acQzeLMOx5 Webinar ID: 963 5553 0753 Phone Only Passcode: 0264890201

1 0

FYI: FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Publishes Phase1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP
by Terri Agnew April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

FYI: [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=26e4c332-3035-40cf-b3c1-d5d75b3fc83d&a=112202…] Thursday, 27 April 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=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> 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 ICANN77 · 🔥 Design and Translation Deadlines 🔥 · ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Project Explores the Drivers of Malicious Domain Name Registrations · NEW: Chair’s Blog: April Board Workshop Preview · NEW: ICANN Publishes Phase1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP · NEW: Middle East DNS Forum Will Provide Insights and Strategies from Leading Experts · REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 Webinars · WEBINAR: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar · WEBINAR: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee · WEBINAR: EPDP-IDNs Phase 1 Initial Report Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Calls for Volunteers for the New gTLD Program Next Round Implementation Review Team · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 Public Comment · NEW: Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP · Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review · Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET · Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review ICANN77 Starting with ICANN77, we have a change to our typical pre-meeting routine: we are not printing any materials; we are only going to be designing and translating meeting collateral. 🔥 27 April 2023 | DESIGN DEADLINE: If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. newsletter vs. 1-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything by 27 April. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 🔥 11 MAY 2023 | TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by 11 MAY. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes to said translations. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated. All content/requests can be sent to andrea.glandon(a)icann.org <mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Registration is now open for the ICANN77 Policy Forum, which will be held both virtually and in-person from 12-15 June 2023 in Washington, D.C. In-person registration closes 7 June 2023, while virtual registration closes 15 June 2023. ICANN77 Website. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Project Explores the Drivers of Malicious Domain Name Registrations This new project is called Inferential Analysis of Maliciously Registered Domains (INFERMAL), and will be supervised by ICANN's Office of the Chief Technology Officer Security, Stability, and Resiliency team. The project team plans to collect and analyze a comprehensive list of domain name registration policies pertinent to would-be attackers. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> NEW: Chair’s Blog: April Board Workshop Preview During the next Board Workshop, taking place 27–30 April in Brussels, we will hold several Listening Sessions with ICANN's Community groups and other parts of the Internet ecosystem. However, the search for ICANN's next leader is not the only item on the agenda. There are several other key areas of focus. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> NEW: ICANN Publishes Phase1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names Expedited Policy Development Process. For more information and to participate in this proceeding, please visit this webpage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> NEW: Middle East DNS Forum Will Provide Insights and Strategies from Leading Experts ICANN has released the agenda for the 2023 Middle East Domain Name System (DNS) Forum, to be held 9 and 10 May at the Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. To learn more and to register visit www.mednsf.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 ICANN is calling for applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> for the NextGen@ICANN Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN78 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 19 June 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> Webinars WEBINAR: 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=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> to register. · 26 April 2023 at 0600 UTC · Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> 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=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> after the webinars. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> WEBINAR: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee To gather input from the ICANN Community and the broader Internet ecosystem, the Search Committee has planned a series of Board Listening Sessions, the first of which took place last month during ICANN76. We have scheduled the next Listening Session with the Community on 16 May at 14:00–15:30 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) via Zoom. Please visit the Search Committee page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> for more information and to register. You may also share your views with the Search Committee at any time by emailing us at ceosearch2023(a)icann.org<mailto:ceosearch2023@icann.org>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> WEBINAR: EPDP-IDNs Phase 1 Initial Report The GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) is tasked to 1) determine the approach for a consistent definition of all gTLDs and 2) develop policy recommendations that will eventually allow for the introduction of variant gTLDs at the top-level. Its Phase 1 Initial Report, which includes 68 preliminary recommendations, is published for Public Comment from 24 April to 5 June. The EPDP Team will hold a webinar on 17 May at 11:00-12:30 UTC to help the community learn more about the key recommendations and facilitate participation in the Public Comment. Please visit this wiki page (https://community.icann.org/x/HIdXDg [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…>) for participation details. Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 ICANN announced that the applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2023 will open on Monday, 1 May 2023 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), APIGA will be held from 24–28 July 2023 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Calls for Volunteers for the New gTLD Program Next Round Implementation Review Team ICANN org is seeking volunteer participants for the Implementation Review Team (IRT) to assist in the implementation of the policy recommendations in the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Final Report. ICANN org plans for the first IRT meeting to take place no later than the week of 14 May 2023. To join the IRT as a participant or observer, please complete this form. Alternatively, if you are not able to access the form, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals SOs/ACs are asked to contribute to the Fellowship Program's strategy for outreach and promotion by providing feedback on suggested diversity targets for the Fellowship Program. Interested community groups should complete this form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> and send it via email to Siranush.Vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:Siranush.Vardanyan@icann.org>. Groups should aim to return the forms by 15 May 2023. The ICANN organization regularly updates its strategy for targeted outreach and promotion for the Fellowship Program. SOs/ACs are being asked to provide guidance on diversity goals for the program. These may include, but are not limited to, skills and experience, stakeholder group affiliation, region, gender, and language. ICANN org will use this list of goals to inform the program’s outreach and promotion strategy. Input is welcome on any specific local, regional, or global events where promoting the Fellowship Program would help identify strong candidates. These goals will be revised by the SOs/ACs every two years. 🔥 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: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC) invite interested participants to register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2023 in Hong Kong, China. A dedicated website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> has also launched to provide more information about the forum. The APAC DNS Forum 2023 will be held 4–5 July 2023 as a hybrid event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> Public Comment NEW: Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> Open for submissions date: 24 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 June 2023 Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> Open for submissions date: 27 March 2023 Closed for submissions date: 08 May 2023 Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> Open for submissions date: 13 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 25 May 2023 Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> Open for submissions date: 17 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 29 May 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…>. Volume 5, Issue 31 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…> | Next Issue: Monday, 01 May 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017H0On9LP21Z_WwP4…>

1 0

FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos RE: NomCom Rebalancing
by Sebastien＠registry.godaddy April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023

Dear Council Colleagues, Please find attached a letter from Tripti Sinha and the Board regarding the NomCom Rebalancing. The Board is expecting our feedback on it by Friday, 30 June. Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [signature_2140631022] +33612284445 France & Australia sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy> From: Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Wendy Profit via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 26 April 2023 at 9:22 pm To: gnso-chairs(a)icann.org <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, gnso-secs(a)icann.org <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos RE: NomCom Rebalancing 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 Ducos, Please find the attached letter from Tripti Sinha, Chair, ICANN Board of Directors regarding NomCom Rebalancing. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

1 0

Action Items - GNSO Council meeting 20 April 2023
by Terri Agnew April 25, 2023

April 25, 2023

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday, 20 April 2023. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. GNSO Council Meeting, 20 April 2023 Item 3: Consent Agenda (10 minutes) GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué Action Items: 1. GNSO Council Chair communicates the GNSO Council Review of ICANN76 GAC Communiqué Advice to the ICANN Board. 2. The GNSO Liaison to the GAC informs the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. GNSO Council Agreement on next steps for Expired Domain Deletion Policy (EDDP)/Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) Action Items: GNSO Policy Support Staff notifies GDS of the request for information on expiration-related educational materials for Expired Domain Deletion Policy (EDDP)/Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP). Deferral of Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) Phase 2 for 18 months (clock to begin in April 2023) Action Items: The RPMs PDP support staff to notify GDS of the deferral of RPMs Phase 2 for 18 months (clock to begin in April 2023). GNSO Council Adoption of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Effectiveness Review Report Action Items: The GNSO Secretariat notifies ICANN Org staff supporting the CSC no later than 28 April 2023 of the GNSO Council Adoption of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Effectiveness Review Report. Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Accuracy - Results of Scoping Team’s Self-Assessment Survey + Update from ICANN org (20 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council to consider the Scoping Team Self-Assessment survey responses to determine if/how these may inform the review of the formation & instructions of the Scoping Team as well as the search for a new Chair. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update from Council SubPro Small Team (20 minutes) Action Items: 1. GNSO Council Chair to send a letter to the GAC Chair thanking the GAC for their 23 March 2023 letter and acknowledging receipt. 2. SubPro Small Team on the 38 Pending Recommendations to draft a letter responding to the GAC to briefly explain how each of the issues in the 23 March 2023 letter relating to SubPro are being addressed. Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update from EPDP Phase 2 Small Team (20 minutes) Action Items: Council Leadership to draft a response to the ICANN Board’s resolution<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> on the Whois Disclosure System implementation addressing the specific asks to Council, including the request to consider a PDP or other means to require, or strongly encourage, registrars to use the WDS. Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Next Steps on DNS Abuse (10 minutes) Action Items: The DNS Abuse small team is reviewing the input received in response to the request for input on bulk registrations and will provide a report to the GNSO Council with its findings. Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (10 minutes) 9.3 Appointment of Council Liaison to the SubPro Implementation Review Team Action Items: Council Leadership to send a message to the GNSO Council list requesting volunteers for the position of Council Liaison to the SubPro Implementation Review Team.

1 0

FW: PLEASE READ - Board Listening Sessions With the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees
by Sebastien＠registry.godaddy April 25, 2023

April 25, 2023

Dear SG/C Leaders and Council Colleagues, We received the below email this morning inviting the GNSO Council Leadership for a session with the ICANN Board on Thursday 27 April at 13:55 UTC on the topic of the new CEO search. As per the attached letter the Council Leadership will be invited to provide the GNSO input, your input, in this process. The Board is conducting these sessions with all SOACs within the community. Council Leadership had already a planned meeting with Staff later today. We will discuss how to best gather your feedback and set deadlines. Please watch this space for further information. Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [signature_3036049307] +33612284445 France & Australia sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy> From: Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Vinciane Koenigsfeld via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 9:27 am To: gnso-chairs(a)icann.org <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: Franco Larios Carrasco <franco.carrasco(a)icann.org>, Chris.chapman(a)board.icann.org <Chris.chapman(a)board.icann.org>, Sarah.Deutsch(a)board.icann.org <Sarah.Deutsch(a)board.icann.org>, tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Michelle Bright <michelle.bright(a)icann.org>, Sajid.rahman(a)board.icann.org <Sajid.rahman(a)board.icann.org>, Christian.kaufmann(a)board.icann.org <Christian.kaufmann(a)board.icann.org>, Katrina Sataki <katrina.sataki(a)board.icann.org>, Becky.Burr(a)board.icann.org <Becky.Burr(a)board.icann.org>, Leon.Sanchez(a)board.icann.org <leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] PLEASE READ - Board Listening Sessions With the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees 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@. Sent on behalf of Tripti Sinha, Chair, ICANN Board of Directors and Chris Chapman, ICANN Board President and CEO Search Committee Chair Dear Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Chair and Vice Chairs, Please find herewith an important letter for your attention. We will be providing the details to connect to the session soon, but we wanted you to have this letter in advance to be able to prepare for the meeting. Kind regards. Board Ops

1 3