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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Aug. 14, 2023

Aug. 14, 2023

Dear all, Please find below the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting taking place on Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 13:00 UTC for 2 hours. This has been posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/0IBXDg>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri ************* Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/yIBXDg. This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 24 October 2019. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 13:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/2h2mdzcd. 06:00 Los Angeles; 09:00 Washington DC; 14:00 London; 15:00 Paris; 16:00 Moscow; 07:00 Melbourne GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97891627902?pwd=RURCTitiNEVwd2UySEk1QkRESmlFZz09 Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council meeting on 14 June were posted on 01 July 2023. Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council meeting on 20 July were posted on 06 August 2023. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Approval of the 2023 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Slate - In accordance with Section 17.2 (d) of the ICANN Bylaw and per the CSC Charter, the full membership of the CSC must be approved by the GNSO Council. The Council approves the full slate of members and liaisons, noting that the SSAC has declined to appoint a liaison Members Dmitry Burkov (EU) Appointing Organization: RySG Term: 2023 - 2025 Federico Neves (LAC) Appointing Organization: ccNSO Term: 2023 – 2025 Brett Carr (EU) Appointing Organization: ccNSO Term: 2022 - 2024 Rick Wilhelm (NA) Appointing Organization: RySG Term: 2022 – 2024 2 Liaisons: Holly Raiche Appointing Organization: ALAC Term: 2023 - 2025 Milton Mueller Appointing Organization: GNSO (Non-Registry) Term: 2023 - 2025 Gloria Atwine Katuuku Appointing Organization: GAC Term: 2022 - 2024 Ken Renard Appointing Organization: RSSAC Term: 2022 - 2024 Amy Creamer Appointing Organization: PTI Term: No term limit Alternates: In line with recommendations of the second CSC Effectiveness Review Team included in its Final Report, the ccNSO and GNSO Councils requested that the liaison appointing organizations each appoint one (1) alternate, and strongly encouraged the ccNSO and RySG to each appoint one (1) alternate in addition to members. While some appointing organizations have chosen to appoint alternates later in the process, to date the following alternate appointment has been made: Ejikeme Egbuogu Appointing Organization: ALAC Term: 2023 – 2025 John Gbadamosi Appointing Organization: GNSO (Non-Registry) Term: 2023 – 2025 Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - SubPro Small Team Clarifying Statement (20 minutes) During its informal session at ICANN76 and the subsequent Council meeting, the Council discussed and agreed<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> to task a small team of interested councilors to review the recommendations that the Board placed in a pending status and suggest to the full Council how the underlying concerns that caused the pending status can be best addressed (i.e., a limited triage exercise). Since ICANN76, the Council SubPro Small Team has met several times and has completed a comprehensive review of the issues chart, with Board member input on why the Board placed specific recommendations into a pending status. The Council discussed the main output of that triage effort, the proposed paths forward for each pending recommendation, during an Extraordinary Meeting on 4 May. During that meeting, the Council agreed to further task the small team with taking interim steps (e.g., provision of clarifying information, developing speaking points) in order to support the Council’s dialogue with the ICANN Board on 22 May<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=240617931>. The Council debriefed after the dialogue with the ICANN Board and discussed next steps. During the ICANN77 Day 0 Session, the Council heard from the members of the Board regarding the Board’s views on potential “landing spots” on the pending recommendations. Following this discussion, the Small Team has drafted clarifying statements for items in landing spot one (“Provision of Clarifying Statement to the Board”). During its meeting in July, the Council received an update from the Small Team on the proposed clarifying statement. Here, the Council will vote on the clarifying statement. 4.1 – Introduction of topic (Paul McGrady, SubPro Small Team Chair) 4.2 – Council discussion 4.3 – Council Vote Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - GNSO Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) Recommendations Report on Review of the Statement of Interest (SOI) Requirements (20 minutes) The GNSO Framework for Continuous Improvement Pilot was initiated in June 2021 to determine whether the framework, as outlined here<https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/continuous-improvement-oversight-implement…>, could serve as an approach for dealing with the various projects that are focused on improvements to GNSO processes and procedures. The CCOICI tasked<https://community.icann.org/x/NAAiCw> the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) Task Force to address the following questions: 1. Is the original objective of the SOI, as stated in the BGC WG Report, still valid? If not, why not and what should the current objective be? 2. Based on the response to question 1), is the requested information to be provided as part of the SOI still fit for purpose? If not, why not, and what would need to be changed to make it fit for purpose? 3. Are there any further measures that should be considered from an enforcement / escalation perspective, in addition or instead of those already included in the requirements? The Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) submitted to the GNSO Council for consideration its Recommendations Report following its review of the Recommendations Report submitted to the CCOICI by the GNSO Statement of Interest Task Force based on their review of the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) Requirements as well as their review of the input received in response to the public comment forum. Here, the Council will hear an overview of the CCOICI Recommendations Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/chen-…> on the SOI Requirements. 5.1 - Introduction of topic (Manju Chen, CCOICI Chair) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Chartering the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (“SPIRT”) (15 minutes) In its Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-rep…>, the Subsequent Procedures Working Group recommended “the formation of a Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (‘SPIRT’) (Pronounced ‘spirit’) to serve as the body responsible for reviewing potential issues related to the Program, to conduct analysis utilizing the framework, and to recommend the process/mechanism that should be followed to address the issue (i.e., utilize the Predictability Framework). The GNSO Council shall be responsible for oversight of the SPIRT and may review all recommendations of the SPIRT in accordance with the procedures outlined in the GNSO Operating Procedures and Annexes thereto.” Here, the Council will hear from the two Council Liaisons to the SubPro Implementation Review Team “IRT” regarding the chartering of the SPIRT. 6.1 – Introduction of Topic (Anne Aikman-Scalese and Susan Payne, SubPro IRT Liaisons) 6.2 – Council discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - SubPro Pending Recommendations - Expected Non-Adoption (20 minutes) During its informal session at ICANN76 and the subsequent Council meeting, the Council discussed and agreed<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> to task a small team of interested councilors to review the recommendations that the Board placed in a pending status and suggest to the full Council how the underlying concerns that caused the pending status can be best addressed (i.e., a limited triage exercise). Since ICANN76, the Council SubPro Small Team has met several times and has completed a comprehensive review of the issues chart, with Board member input on why the Board placed specific recommendations into a pending status. The Council discussed the main output of that triage effort, the proposed paths forward for each pending recommendation, during an Extraordinary Meeting on 4 May. During that meeting, the Council agreed to further task the small team with taking interim steps (e.g., provision of clarifying information, developing speaking points) in order to support the Council’s dialogue with the ICANN Board on 22 May<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=240617931>. The Council debriefed after the dialogue with the ICANN Board and discussed next steps. During the ICANN77 Day 0 Session, the Council heard from the members of the Board regarding the Board’s views on potential “landing spots” on the pending recommendations. Here, the Council will hear an update on the proposed path for the recommendations the Board is not expected to adopt. In addition, the small team is requesting Council for further instructions now that it has reached the solution building stage; as well as input on whether or not it is time to invite the GAC to participate more formally in the small team's work and how that would work practically. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, Chair of SubPro Small Team) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Closed Generics (20 minutes) In March 2022, the ICANN Board requested that the GAC and GNSO Council consider engaging in a facilitated dialogue to develop a framework for further GNSO policy work on the issue of Closed Generics. The GAC and GNSO Council agreed to the Board’s suggestion and each appointed six participants for the dialogue. One participant and one alternate from the ALAC were also appointed. Should the GAC-GNSO facilitated dialogue result in an agreed framework, the agreements will be further developed through the appropriate GNSO policy process. Following an initial, informal meeting at ICANN75 in Kuala Lumpur, the dialogue participants have since been meeting regularly via Zoom and held a substantive two-day face-to-face meeting in Washington, D.C. in late January 2023. The dialogue is hoping to deliver a draft framework around the end of April 2023 to the ALAC, GAC, GNSO and other SOACs for community input. At this stage, groups are expected to have approximately four weeks to review the document. During its meeting at ICANN76, the ICANN Board passed a resolution<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> adopting a substantial portion of the outputs from the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP, setting in motion the start of the implementation process for the next round of new gTLDs. As part of the resolution, the Board established deadlines for key deliverables that will impact the development of the implementation plan. The GNSO Chair, GAC Chair, and ALAC Chair plan to send a separate communication to the ICANN Board that reflects the decision they took and, as stated in the letter, expressing the collective view that: (1) closed generic gTLDs should not be viewed as a dependency for the next round; (2) until there is community-developed policy, the Board should maintain the position from the 2012 round (i.e., any applications seeking to impose exclusive registry access for "generic strings" to a single person or entity and/or that person's or entity's Affiliates (as defined in Section 2.9(c) of the Registry Agreement) should not proceed; and (3) should the community decide in the future to resume the policy discussions, this should be based on the good work that has been done to date in the facilitated dialogue. Here, the Council will discuss the current state of work and the proposed communication to the Board. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (John McElwaine, Council Liaison to Closed Generics Facilitated Discussion) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (15 minutes) 9.1 Update from NIS2 Outreach Team (Thomas Rickert, Chair of Small Team) 9.2 ICANN78 Planning (Terri Agnew, ICANN org) 9.3 Discussion Paper on .Quebec 9.4 Grant Program implementation update to Chartering Organizations _______________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 13:00 UTC Local time between March and October in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 06:00 San José, Costa Rica (CDT) UTC-6 07:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 09:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 10:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 14:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+2 15:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 16:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 (Friday) 21:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEST) UTC+10 23:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- US and Canada: DST starts on Sunday 12 March 2023 (with exceptions) European countries: DST starts on Sunday 26 March 2023 (with exceptions) DST ends on Sunday 29 October 2023 for most European countries. DST ends on Sunday 05 November 2023 for most of the US and Canada Some parts of Australia: DST ends on Sunday 02 April 2023 Some parts of Australia: DST starts on Sunday 01 October 2023 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/2h2mdzcd

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IGO Matters
by Susan Payne Aug. 14, 2023

Aug. 14, 2023

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FW: [Ext] REMINDER: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar
by Julie Bisland Aug. 14, 2023

Aug. 14, 2023

FYI— Please check out the Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar! From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] REMINDER: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=712986fd-e286-415e-aead-7e47dfb41a39&a=112202…] Monday, 14 August 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> 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 ICANN78 · ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open · Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 · Design and Translation Deadlines Action Items · CLOSES FRIDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN79 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest Information Sharing · Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar Public Comment · Public Comment Summary Report: PTI / IANA Governance Proposal · GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism ICANN78 23 AUGUST 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. one-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything to Andrea Glandon [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> by 23 AUGUST. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> by 13 SEPTEMBER. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. 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 Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 Please see the CROP Procedures and Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> to determine eligibility. Trips must originate and conclude within the same region and must be taken by someone located in the region where the meeting is taking place SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 FY24 CROP Landing Page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open 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. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> Action Items CLOSES FRIDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN79 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN79 Community Forum is taking place 2–7 March 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The application deadline is 18 August 2023 at 23:59 UTC. If ICANN79 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. Official Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> | Fellowship Program Flyer [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest The ICANN Policy Transition Program creates opportunities for newer ICANN community members to cultivate substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering relationships and value in service through connections with experienced ICANN community members. The Policy Transition Program will meet monthly via Zoom, from September 2023 to March 2024, and will explore gTLD Registration Data: The Temporary Specification and Beyond. Expression of Interest The Policy Transition Program expression of interest is now open here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…>. You can also find this information on the Policy Transition Program wiki page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cnF6tEwB2BIb1oOh…>. The submission deadline is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2023. Information Sharing Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar The Public Comment proceeding for the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference revealed diverging views on the pilot as well as the Holistic Review. In response to an analysis of the public comments, the Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the Board reconvened the Terms of Reference (ToR) Development Team in March 2023 to address the questions and issues raised during the proceeding. The Development Team concluded its work in July 2023 and would like to invite the community to attend an informational webinar on 21 August 2023 at 18:00 UTC to discuss the revisions to the ToR document. 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CCOICI Report on SOI Review
by 陳曼茹 Manju Chen Aug. 14, 2023

Aug. 14, 2023

Hi all, On behalf of the Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI), please find attached the Report on Statement of Interest Requirements Review. As the CCOICI was not able to resolve the different positions on the exemption language, the CCOICI agreed to revert to the current, existing exemption language in the SOI to allow the Council to consider all the other recommendations where the CCOICI has reached full consensus. You will find an overview of the CCOICI's considerations of the exemption language in Annex A. I'm happy to answer any questions. Look forward to a fruitful discussion during the Council Meeting. Best, Manju

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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 14 August 2023 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 24 August at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Aug. 14, 2023

Aug. 14, 2023

Dear all, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 14 August 2023 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 24 August at 13:00 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/x/voBXDg Thank you. Terri

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FW: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos - RE: UPDATED ICANN77 Deliverable Workplan & Timeline SubPro Related Activities
by Terri Agnew Aug. 10, 2023

Aug. 10, 2023

FYI From: Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Wendy Profit via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 12:23 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>, Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos - RE: UPDATED ICANN77 Deliverable Workplan & Timeline SubPro Related Activities Dear Sebastien Ducos, Please find the attached letter from ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha in response to your 25 July letter regarding ICANN77 Deliverable Workplan & Timeline SubPro Related Activities. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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FW: [Ext] Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78
by Julie Bisland Aug. 10, 2023

Aug. 10, 2023

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=271ade6b-67f9-41ce-acbb-023adefac642&a=112202…] Thursday, 10 August 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> 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 ICANN78 · ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open · Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 · Design and Translation Deadlines Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN79 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest Information Sharing · NEW: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar Public Comment · GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism ICANN78 Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 Please see the CROP Procedures and Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> to determine eligibility. Trips must originate and conclude within the same region and must be taken by someone located in the region where the meeting is taking place SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 FY24 CROP Landing Page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open 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. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> 23 AUGUST 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. one-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything to Andrea Glandon [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> by 23 AUGUST. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> by 13 SEPTEMBER. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. 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 Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN79 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN79 Community Forum is taking place 2–7 March 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The application deadline is 18 August 2023 at 23:59 UTC. If ICANN79 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. Official Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> | Fellowship Program Flyer [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest The ICANN Policy Transition Program creates opportunities for newer ICANN community members to cultivate substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering relationships and value in service through connections with experienced ICANN community members. The Policy Transition Program will meet monthly via Zoom, from September 2023 to March 2024, and will explore gTLD Registration Data: The Temporary Specification and Beyond. Expression of Interest The Policy Transition Program expression of interest is now open here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…>. You can also find this information on the Policy Transition Program wiki page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…>. The submission deadline is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2023. Information Sharing NEW: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar The Public Comment proceeding for the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference revealed diverging views on the pilot as well as the Holistic Review. In response to an analysis of the public comments, the Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the Board reconvened the Terms of Reference (ToR) Development Team in March 2023 to address the questions and issues raised during the proceeding. The Development Team concluded its work in July 2023 and would like to invite the community to attend an informational webinar on 21 August 2023 at 18:00 UTC to discuss the revisions to the ToR document. Please click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> to register for the webinar. Public Comment GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> Open for Submissions: 31 July 2023 Closed for Submissions: 11 September 2023 ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 28 September 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…>. Volume 5, Issue 58 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…> | Next Issue: Monday, 14 August 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PoWZEP1kumOlscfB…>

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FW: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos - Submission of GNSO Council Review of the ICANN77 GAC Communiqué
by Terri Agnew Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

Dear Council, This will also be posted shortly on the GNSO Council Correspondence 2023<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2023> webpage. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri From: Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Wendy Profit via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 8:55 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>, Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Sebastien Ducos - Submission of GNSO Council Review of the ICANN77 GAC Communiqué Dear Sebastien Ducos, Please find the attached letter from Tripti Sinha in response to your letter of 28 July regarding the GNSO Council’s review of the ICANN77 GAC Communiqué. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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FW: [gnso-chairs] For ccNSO and GNSO Council approval: 2023 CSC slate
by Terri Agnew Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

Dear Council, FYI – this will be on the 24 August GNSO Council Agenda. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri From: Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Jennifer Bryce via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Jennifer Bryce <jennifer.bryce(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 3:46 AM To: "alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com" <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com>, "Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy" <Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy> Cc: Kim Davies <kim.davies(a)iana.org>, Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, John Crain <john.crain(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-chairs] For ccNSO and GNSO Council approval: 2023 CSC slate Dear Alejandra and Sebastien, Attached, please find a letter requesting that the GNSO and ccNSO Councils approve the 2023 CSC slate of members and liaisons. For additional reference I’ve also attached the key activities and dates of the election process. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Jennifer -- Jennifer Bryce Project Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ACTION REQUIRED - GNSO Council - Please check GNSO SOIs for accuracy
by Julie Bisland Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

Dear all, In an effort to ensure accuracy, please take a moment to check your GNSO SOI and make any needed updates (select EDIT CONTENTS at the top of the page, not Edit). Please note all updates to SOIs must be done by you; as staff we are unable to update content. For quick access to your SOI, click here<https://community.icann.org/x/c4Lg> and then locate your SOI from the list on the left. If assistance is needed, please email gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. Much thanks to you all, Policy Team Supporting the GNSO -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: 79613b691cb8a6c1 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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