November 2024 - council - lists.icann.org

EPDP Phase 1 RegData Implementation - Billing Contact Issue Summary
by Caitlin Tubergen Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

Dear Councilors, During the ICANN81 GNSO Council Wrap-Up<https://icann81.sched.com/event/1p2Gu/gnso-council-wrap-up>, Thomas Rickert provided an update regarding the implementation of EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 recommendations. Thomas is the current GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 Implementation Review Team (IRT). For background, the Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> was published on 21 February 2024, and the policy has an effective date of 21 August 2025. The EPDP Phase 1 policy recommendations<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> do not reference billing contact data, and the Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> also makes no reference to billing contact data. Billing contact data, however, is referenced in the Registrar Accreditation Agreement<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/registrar-accreditation-agreeme…> (RAA) in § 3.4.1.3 and in the Data Retention Specification<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/registrar-accreditation-agreeme…> in §1.1.2 – §1.1.5. The billing contact data is also referenced in the existing Registrar Data Escrow Specifications<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rde-specs-09nov07-en.pdf>. ICANN’s publication of updated Registrar Data Escrow Specifications<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rde-specs-14aug24-en.pdf> in August triggered a discussion within the EPDP Phase 1 IRT regarding the Registration Data Policy’s intended impact on the RAA requirements concerning the billing contact data fields. Generally speaking, unless in conflict with or otherwise modified by a policy recommendation, current contractual requirements and consensus policy requirements remain in place following the publication of a new policy. For that reason, ICANN org informed the IRT on 8 August 2024 that billing contact data must still be collected and retained pursuant to current RAA requirements. In response, some registrar members of the IRT expressed the view that the absence of a reference to billing contact data was a drafting error, and the EPDP Team intended for the collection of billing contact data to be optional and not mandatory. The registrar IRT members noted the reference to “billing contact” within charter question b1, which provides, “b1) What data should registrars be required to collect for each of the following contacts: Registrant, Tech, Admin, Billing?” Because billing contact is referenced in this charter question but the EPDP Team did not provide a recommendation regarding mandatory (or optional) collection of the billing contact, the registrar position is that the billing contact is no longer required to be collected. On 25 September 2024, there was a special meeting of the IRT<https://community.icann.org/display/RDPIRT/2024-09-25+Registration+Data+Pol…> to discuss the topic of billing contact. While no objection to the registrar view was raised during the special meeting, it is unclear at this stage whether this is a broadly supported view of the IRT, as the majority of stakeholder groups did not have IRT members present at the special meeting. Specifically, members from the BC, GAC, IPC, ISPCP, IPC, NCSG, and SSAC were not in attendance<https://community.icann.org/display/RDPIRT/2024-09-25+Registration+Data+Pol…>. It is worth noting that billing contact information is not referenced in the Temporary Specification, nor is it part of the RDDS specification in the RAA, so it could be argued that billing contact data was not in scope for EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 policy development. It could also be argued that the drafting error was in the EPDP charter, as billing contact should not have been referenced since it is not part of the Temporary Specification. It is also worth noting that there are other elements within the RAA and Data Retention Specification that were not part of the Temporary Specification and are still required. Thomas provided a high-level overview during the wrap-up session, and noted that some IRT members believe this drafting error is noncontroversial. However, Thomas noted that in the interest of transparency, all Councilors should consult with their respective groups to ensure that others are properly informed and agree with the interpretation raised by the registrars within the IRT. Thomas has also requested that further discussion of billing contact data within the Registration Data Policy be added as a discussion item to the GNSO Council’s December meeting. Accordingly, please check in with your groups regarding the treatment of billing contact data in the Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en>. Specifically, does your group believe that (1) billing contact data was in scope for the EPDP Temp Spec policy development? If yes, does your group agree that because billing contact data was within the EPDP Team’s scope, (2) there was a drafting error in the EPDP Phase 1 Final Report because the intention of the recommendations, by not including a recommendation concerning the collection, escrow, etc of billing contact data was that the collection and retention of billing contact data should be optional and not mandatory? Note: If, as a matter of ICANN Consensus Policy this was the intended outcome, this interpretation would change current contractual requirements for registrars. We invite Thomas and other councilors to provide additional context. Please feel free to provide thoughts via the list in advance of the December meeting, and please be prepared to discuss next steps during the 19 December Council meeting. Kind regards, and Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, Caitlin

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GNSO Council Action Item: Review of GPI Framework Checklist
by Caitlin Tubergen Nov. 29, 2024

Nov. 29, 2024

Dear Councilors, As a reminder, the Council agreed to the following action item coming out of the Joint Board + GNSO Council session at ICANN81: Councilors to review the GPI Framework/Checklist and explore ways it could be incorporated into PDPs. As a reminder, please find the GPI Checklist here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uVOXywoowxvM1Hn5GuCkkinuZiMc4smc/ed…. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards, Caitlin From: Julie Bisland via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:38 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] FW: Global Public Interest Framework Checklist? Dear council, For anyone interested in Agenda Item 1 of Monday’s joint session<https://community.icann.org/x/uQAiFg> with the Board, please see the information shared below. Thanks to Susan for flagging! Best regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:14 PM To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com>, GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: Global Public Interest Framework Checklist? Hello Susan, Thank you so much for your question. I found the GPI Toolkit wiki space here: https://community.icann.org/x/wxCAAw and the 4th paragraph says this: For community groups that wish to leverage the framework as part of their processes, a checklist version of the framework can be found here [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uVOXywoo…>. I hope this is helpful. Best regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:37 AM To: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Global Public Interest Framework Checklist? 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FYI| FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Renews .COM Registry Agreement with Verisign
by Terri Agnew Nov. 28, 2024

Nov. 28, 2024

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a2e87d8a-4a33-4a8c-88f6-210a6c839ab7…] Thursday, 28 November 2024 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. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> 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 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Renews .COM Registry Agreement with Verisign · NEW: Kicking off Class 2 of the Policy Development Accelerator · NEW: A Look Back at ICANN81 · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Draft PTI Strategic Plan Covering 2025 to 2030 · NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 First-Quarter Management Financial Results · NEW: Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members · NEW: Kicking off Class 2 of the Policy Development Accelerator · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · ICANN Community Webinar on the Continuous Improvement Program Framework 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · NEW: IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 · ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy · Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles · Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy · Continuous Improvement Program Framew [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> Events · Please see our newly restructured events section! Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Renews .COM Registry Agreement with Verisign ICANN today announced the renewal of its .COM Registry Agreement (RA) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> with Verisign. A link to the related Board resolution is available here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…>. This follows the closing of a Public Comment [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> period regarding the renewal, during which time stakeholders had the opportunity to formally and publicly share their opinions and recommendations. All public comments were carefully considered by the ICANN org staff and Board prior to the decision to approve the proposed agreement. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> NEW: Kicking Off Class 2 of the Policy Development Accelerator Our topic is going to be New gTLD Applicant Support and anyone is welcome to join. We will be meeting on Thursdays at 13:00 UTC and may add additional sessions depending on the amount of interest in this program. Please fill out this form to indicate your interest and be added to the mailing list: https://forms.gle/4U6SUmgMU46FhGWj7 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> Accelerator participants are expected to attend our meetings regularly, participate in our discussions, and learn something new every session. NEW: A Look Back at ICANN81 On behalf of the ICANN organization, I'd like to thank everyone who helped make the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> a success. I'm pleased to share that the attendance at ICANN81 was the highest of any ICANN Public Meeting since 2019: 1,982 people attended the meeting in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, in person, while 722 participated virtually. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Draft PTI Strategic Plan Covering 2025 to 2030 ICANN is publishing a draft document for input on Public Technical Identifier's (PTI) 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. This document is entitled "IANA 2030," and ICANN seeks community review and input prior to finalization and adoption by the PTI Board of Directors. The plan defines PTI's strategy in delivering the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions and represents a subset of the ICANN org's strategy. The PTI Board has developed this draft with IANA staff, customers, community stakeholders, and the broader ICANN org. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 First-Quarter Management Financial Results ICANN has published its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) first-quarter (Q1) management financial results. ICANN has also published the FY25 Q1 management financial results for its Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) affiliate. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> NEW: Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative no later than 31 January 2025 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Mentors: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (from ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here for additional details on the Mentorship program and here for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. NEW: Kicking off Class 2 of the Policy Development Accelerator Our topic is going to be New gTLD Applicant Support and anyone is welcome to join. We will be meeting on Thursdays at 13:00 UTC and may add additional sessions depending on the amount of interest in this program. 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[danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nelY9ps…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. 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**Updated-How to Join** Call for Volunteers for SCCI | Please Respond by 6 January
by Julie Bisland Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

Dear Councilors, The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI). The SCCI will be in charge of continuous improvement related projects that are focused on the GNSO’s structural, procedural, and process improvements to the Policy Development Process (PDP). This work originally commenced through a pilot under the Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) Framework<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/continuou…> (last updated 29 June 2021), which has now converted to a permanent standing committee following the GNSO Council’s adoption of the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202411>. What This Standing Committee Will Do The SCCI and its dedicated Task Forces (TFs), populated by the Councilors and representatives of each Stakeholder Group (SG) and Constituency (C) (hereafter “SG/C”), will execute a continuous improvement program that aims to improve the GNSO’s process and procedures over time through gradual changes. The goal is to achieve measurable improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness, performance, outcomes, accountability, transparency, and other indicators of quality for the GNSO. Notably, this work affects the GNSO community more broadly and is not limited to that of the Council. Considering that this is a permanent standing committee, the specific scope of work across the varying projects that the SCCI and TFs will execute is not overly prescribed within the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…>, as to avoid frequent edits and subsequent approvals. Previous efforts were initiated by the Council, while other changes were accomplished through Organizational Reviews anchored in Article 4.4. of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#article4.4>. As the ICANN community evolves towards a larger continuous improvement program, the GNSO’s SCCI and its TFs will be heavily involved in these efforts. While broad, GNSO project assignments will be limited to any processes and procedures that would have a GNSO-wide impact only. For avoidance of doubt, all assignments of the SCCI and TFs shall be first approved by the Council. Subsequently, any outcomes of the SCCI and TFs’ project related work will be sent to the Council for their consideration and follow-up actions, if any. More details on the scope of projects can be found in Section II of the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…> and as new projects and/or assignments are distributed and in due course, completed, they will be managed via the GNSO’s Program Management Tool (PMT) Suite<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769>. Who Should Join SCCI is a representative model which shall consist of a total of 21 Members, 2 Board Liaisons, and 9 Observers. All those that join will serve in representative capacity, where applicable, and as such, be responsible for consulting with their respective groups on a regular basis: * A maximum of two members from each SG/C (14) * One Council member from the Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) (1) * One Council member from the Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG) (1) * One Council member from the Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) (1) * One Council member from the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) (1) * One Council NomCom Appointee (NCA) from each house (2) * One Council NomCom Appointee, non-voting (1) * Two GNSO Board Liaisons * One CPH Board seat #13 (1) * One NCPH Board seat #14 (1) * Nine Observers: * One Council Chair (1) * One Chair from each SG/C (8) Members that are not a part of the Council will not have terms. Councilors, Observers, and Liaisons will turn-over naturally as their terms, defined in the ICANN Bylaws, conclude and are replaced by new representatives. However, SG/Cs who nominate members to participate should frequently assess and refresh their designated representatives to ensure active participation. Members must be appointed and/or reconfirmed by the leadership of the appointing SG/C and notification to the SCCI Chair and support staff. How to Join Upon appointment by their groups, GNSO community members who wish to join the Standing Committee should contact the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> by Monday, 6 January 2025. Background For more information and to better prepare for participation on this Standing Committee, please read its charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…>, as well as visiting the CCOICI wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/CCFOICI>. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Kind regards, Julie H., Berry, and Saewon SCCI Support Staff

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Call for Volunteers for SCCI | Please Respond by 6 January
by Devan Reed Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

Dear Councilors, The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI). The SCCI will be in charge of continuous improvement related projects that are focused on the GNSO’s structural, procedural, and process improvements to the Policy Development Process (PDP). This work originally commenced through a pilot under the Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) Framework<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/continuou…> (last updated 29 June 2021), which has now converted to a permanent standing committee following the GNSO Council’s adoption of the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202411>. What This Standing Committee Will Do The SCCI and its dedicated Task Forces (TFs), populated by the Councilors and representatives of each Stakeholder Group (SG) and Constituency (C) (hereafter “SG/C”), will execute a continuous improvement program that aims to improve the GNSO’s process and procedures over time through gradual changes. The goal is to achieve measurable improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness, performance, outcomes, accountability, transparency, and other indicators of quality for the GNSO. Notably, this work affects the GNSO community more broadly and is not limited to that of the Council. Considering that this is a permanent standing committee, the specific scope of work across the varying projects that the SCCI and TFs will execute is not overly prescribed within the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…>, as to avoid frequent edits and subsequent approvals. Previous efforts were initiated by the Council, while other changes were accomplished through Organizational Reviews anchored in Article 4.4. of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#article4.4>. As the ICANN community evolves towards a larger continuous improvement program, the GNSO’s SCCI and its TFs will be heavily involved in these efforts. While broad, GNSO project assignments will be limited to any processes and procedures that would have a GNSO-wide impact only. For avoidance of doubt, all assignments of the SCCI and TFs shall be first approved by the Council. Subsequently, any outcomes of the SCCI and TFs’ project related work will be sent to the Council for their consideration and follow-up actions, if any. More details on the scope of projects can be found in Section II of the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…> and as new projects and/or assignments are distributed and in due course, completed, they will be managed via the GNSO’s Program Management Tool (PMT) Suite<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769>. Who Should Join SCCI is a representative model which shall consist of a total of 21 Members, 2 Board Liaisons, and 9 Observers. All those that join will serve in representative capacity, where applicable, and as such, be responsible for consulting with their respective groups on a regular basis: * A maximum of two members from each SG/C (14) * One Council member from the Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) (1) * One Council member from the Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG) (1) * One Council member from the Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) (1) * One Council member from the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) (1) * One Council NomCom Appointee (NCA) from each house (2) * One Council NomCom Appointee, non-voting (1) * Two GNSO Board Liaisons * One CPH Board seat #13 (1) * One NCPH Board seat #14 (1) * Nine Observers: * One Council Chair (1) * One Chair from each SG/C (8) Members that are not a part of the Council will not have terms. Councilors, Observers, and Liaisons will turn-over naturally as their terms, defined in the ICANN Bylaws, conclude and are replaced by new representatives. However, SG/Cs who nominate members to participate should frequently assess and refresh their designated representatives to ensure active participation. Members must be appointed and/or reconfirmed by the leadership of the appointing SG/C and notification to the SCCI Chair and support staff. How to Join GNSO community members who wish to join the Standing Committee should contact the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> by Monday, 6 January 2025. Background For more information and to better prepare for participation on this Standing Committee, please read its charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-d…>, as well as visiting the CCOICI wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/CCFOICI>. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Kind regards, Julie H., Berry, and Saewon SCCI Support Staff

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With Updated Link Re: Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration
by Julie Hedlund Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

With apologies Tomslin and Councilors, due to staff error an incorrect link for appears for the Approval Action Community Forum. Here is the correct link: https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-… Kind regards, Julie From: Tomslin Samme-Nlar via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Tomslin Samme-Nlar <mesumbeslin(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:44 PM To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration Dear Councilors, As you may know, at ICANN81 ICANN Org held an Empowered Community Approval Action Community Forum [gac.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gac.icann.org/sessions/approval-action-c…> on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration. [itp.cdn.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/governance/up…> The Fundamental Bylaws Amendments will only become effective if approved by the Empowered Community using the process set forth at Section 25.2(f)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article25> and Annex D<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD>, Article 1 of the ICANN Bylaws. The convening of the Approval Action Community Forum is part of this process. Following the Approval Action Community Forum, the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies will be asked to provide feedback, opinions or comments on their support for, objection to, or abstention from the Approval Action under consideration. The GNSO Council must decide and inform the EC Administration of its decision within twenty-one (21) days after the expiration of the Community Forum whether to support, object to, or abstain from the Approval Action by affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority. A discussion and vote on the Approval Action is scheduled for the next GNSO Council meeting on 19 December. If more time is needed a placeholder for an email vote will be scheduled for Monday, 23 December. In any case, we will need to hold the vote in December because the Empowered Community decision is due before the January GNSO Council meeting. Please provide feedback, if any, to the GNSO Council list on your group’s opinions or comments on your support for, objection to, or abstention from the Approval Action under consideration at your earliest convenience, but not later than Wednesday, 18 December. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Kind regards, Tomslin Samme-Nlar, GNSO Vice-Chair & GNSO Empowered Community Administration Representative on behalf of the GNSO Council Leadership Team

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Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

Dear Councilors, As you may know, at ICANN81 ICANN Org held an Empowered Community Approval Action Community Forum <https://gac.icann.org/sessions/approval-action-community-forum> on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration. <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/governance/uppdates-to-article-4-icann-g…> The Fundamental Bylaws Amendments will only become effective if approved by the Empowered Community using the process set forth at Section 25.2(f) <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article25> and Annex D <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD>, Article 1 of the ICANN Bylaws. The convening of the Approval Action Community Forum is part of this process. Following the Approval Action Community Forum, the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies will be asked to provide feedback, opinions or comments on their support for, objection to, or abstention from the Approval Action under consideration. The GNSO Council must decide and inform the EC Administration of its decision within twenty-one (21) days after the expiration of the Community Forum whether to support, object to, or abstain from the Approval Action by affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority. A discussion and vote on the Approval Action is scheduled for the next GNSO Council meeting on 19 December. If more time is needed a placeholder for an email vote will be scheduled for Monday, 23 December. In any case, we will need to hold the vote in December because the Empowered Community decision is due before the January GNSO Council meeting. Please provide feedback, if any, to the GNSO Council list on your group’s opinions or comments on your support for, objection to, or abstention from the Approval Action under consideration at your earliest convenience, but not later than Wednesday, 18 December. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Kind regards, Tomslin Samme-Nlar, GNSO Vice-Chair & GNSO Empowered Community Administration Representative on behalf of the GNSO Council Leadership Team

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FW: [Ext] NEW: Who Runs the Internet? Misconceptions About ICANN
by Julie Bisland Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Who Runs the Internet? Misconceptions About ICANN [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=c333055d-407e-4cf5-860c-f1a8c9893153…] Monday, 25 November 2024 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. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> 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 Information Sharing · NEW: Who Runs the Internet? Misconceptions About ICANN · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEW: ICANN Community Webinar on the Continuous Improvement Program Framework 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · NEW: ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy · Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles · Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy · Continuous Improvement Program Framew [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> Events · Please see our newly restructured events section! Information Sharing NEW: Who Runs the Internet? Misconceptions About ICANN It is necessary to address these misconceptions and clarify ICANN's role. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: ICANN Community Webinar on the Continuous Improvement Program Framework The CIP-CCG will provide an overview of the CIP Framework and the Public Comment proceeding during a community webinar on Wednesday, 4 December at 20:00 UTC. The purpose of this webinar is to help promote awareness of the framework and its implementation. Further questions or comments can be sent to rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org>. For more information about ICANN Reviews, please visit the ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> and ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>. Action Items NEW: ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 24 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close on 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> Public Comment ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> Open for Submissions: 16 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 December 2024 Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 06 December 2024 Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> Open for Submissions: 04 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 20 December 2024 Continuous Improvement Program Framework [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> Open for Submissions: 21 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 09 January 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>. Events These events occur between the dates of 25 November and 28 November 2024. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>. · PacNOG 34 · NEW: Africa ccTLD Week · NEW: CISCON · NEW: 2024 Canadian IGF · NEW: LAC-i Roadshow Caribbean Edition (Jamaica) · NEW: ICANN LAC-i Roadshow (Caribbean) Volume 6, Issue 88 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 28 November 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001psrimBd…>

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2nd update | Proposed GNSO Council dates & times 2025
by Terri Agnew Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

**2nd update on additional holiday/events, all listed below. From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:10 AM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: Proposed GNSO Council dates & times 2025 **Note additional holidays added below, none which conflict with the suggested meetings. From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:22 AM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Proposed GNSO Council dates & times 2025 Dear GNSO Council, Welcome to the GNSO Council! Please see the suggested dates and times for 2025 Council meetings. Times and meeting rotation are suggested in function of the current locations of the Council Leadership team and members of the council. We encouraged you to check the dates against your national and/or religious holidays. We have considered those which could conflict with Council meeting dates (Thursdays, generally the 2nd or the 3rd of the month). Please have a look and check against your own calendars to see if there are any adjustments to make. If no comments on dates/times listed below, we will send calendar invites out next week. Current 2024 Meeting date and time: * 19 December at 21:00 UTC Suggested 2025 Meeting dates and times: We have kept the three council meeting times as they still seem to work for the current council of 05:00, 13:00 and 21:00 UTC. (exception for the ICANN tri-annual meetings) * 09 January 2025 at 05:00 UTC * 13 February 2025 at 21:00 UTC * 12 March 2025 – ICANN82 at 13:15 local time (Seattle) * 10 April 2025 at 21:00 UTC * 15 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC * 11 June 2025 - ICANN83 at 13:15 local time (Prague) * 10 July 2025 at 13:00 UTC * 14 August 2025 at 21:00 UTC * 18 September 2025 at 05:00 UTC * 29 October 2025 - ICANN84 at 13:15 local time (Muscat) * 13 November 2025 at 13:00 UTC * 11 December 2025 21:00 UTC Holiday and/or events considered: Chinese New Year: 29 January – 02 February 2025 RightsCon: 24-27 February 2025 Ramadan: 29 February – 29 March 2025 IETF 122: 15 - 21 March 2025 Nowruz: 21March 2025 Eid al-Fitr: 29-30 March 2025 Passover: 12 – 20 April 2025 RIPE 90: 12-16 May 2025 INTA: 17 – 21 May 2025 Shavuot: 01-03 June 2025 IETF 123: 19-25 July 2025 Rosh Hashana: 22 – 24 September 2025 Yom Kippur: 01 – 02 October 2025 IETF 124: 1-7 November 2025 Hanukkah 14 – 22 December 2025 Internet Governance Forum: 15 – 29 December 2025 Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Draft Minutes of the 13 November GNSO Council Meeting
by John Emery Nov. 23, 2024

Nov. 23, 2024

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 13 November 2024 at ICANN81. Please note that there are two parts to the meeting, 1) the Council meeting 2) the Council admin meeting with the new Council members and Chair election. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure section 3.5: "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 2 December. Thank you. Kind Regards, John R. Emery, Ph.D. Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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