November 2024 - council - lists.icann.org

FW: [Ext] NEW: Rodrigue Guiguemde Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by Julie Bisland Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:04 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Rodrigue Guiguemde Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0d7fef88-81d8-4123-be57-2afcf2113cf2…] Monday, 18 November 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The next issue of the Community Digest will be published on Monday, 18 November 2024 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=001MRaAfQy…> 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 ICANN81 · NEW: Rodrigue Guiguemde Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 10 November 2024 · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Meeting of the ICANN Board | 14 November 2024 · NEW: ICANN Publishes Three Additional Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules · NEW: ICANN Publishes Second-Level LGRs with Full Variant Set · NEW: New Report: ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements · NEW: The Chagos Archipelago and the .io domain · NEW: Input Sought on Principles for Updated Criteria to Establish and Maintain RIRs · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Events · NEW: Local APIGA 2024- Australia · NEW: Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024 · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: An Evolution for Domain Names: the Next Round of new gTLDs 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · ICANN83 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants · Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles · ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy · Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy ICANN81 NEW: Rodrigue Guiguemde Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building Rodrigue Guiguemde is a Regional Advisor for the development of content and communities of practice under the Smart Africa Initiative as part of a World Bank program on digital integration in West Africa. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 10 November 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 10 November 2024 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…>. NEW: Approved Resolutions | Meeting of the ICANN Board | 14 November 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 14 November Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> and Organizational meeting of the ICANN Board [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…>. NEW: ICANN Publishes Three Additional Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules Second-Level Reference LGRs provide the rules to form valid domain name labels in different languages and scripts and to identify their variant labels. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> NEW: ICANN Publishes Second-Level LGRs with Full Variant Set In total, 27 script-based LGRs and 32 language-based LGRs with Full Variant Set for RSP Evaluation Program were published. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> NEW: New Report: ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements This report provides detailed insights into the enforcement process, key findings, and ongoing efforts to enforce the new DNS Abuse requirements. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> NEW: The Chagos Archipelago and the .io domain It is not a foregone conclusion that a change in sovereignty will result in a change to the .io domain, but if that result comes to pass, ICANN policy provides a great deal of time for the community to adapt to any changes. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> NEW: Input Sought on Principles for Updated Criteria to Establish and Maintain RIRs In addition to principles on RIR governance, ecosystem, lifecycle, recognition, and operation, the document also provides principles for the potential derecognition of an RIR if it fails to adhere to the criteria. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> 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=001MRaAfQy…>. 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=001MRaAfQy…>. 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=001MRaAfQy…> 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=001MRaAfQy…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Events 12th Annual African School on Internet Governance Date: Thursday 14 November 2024 - Tuesday 19 November 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> NEW: Local APIGA 2024- Australia Date: Wednesday 20 November 2024 (01:00 UTC) - Friday 22 November 2024 (01:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> NEW: Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024 Date: Wednesday 20 November 2024 (07:00 UTC) - Friday 22 November 2024 (07:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: An Evolution for Domain Names: the Next Round of new gTLDs Date: Wednesday 20 November 2024 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> Action Items ICANN83 Fellowship Application Round Now Open This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship. The ICANN83 meeting is scheduled for 9-12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. Deadline: 24 November 2024, 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> 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=001MRaAfQy…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> Public Comment 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=001MRaAfQy…> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 25 November 2024 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=001MRaAfQy…> Open for Submissions: 16 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 December 2024 Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 22 November 2024 Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…> Open for Submissions: 04 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 20 December 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MRaAfQy…>. 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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Wednesday, 13 November 2024
by Terri Agnew Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 10:15 UTC. Part 1 Audio only: https://audio.icann.org/meetings/ist81/ist81-OPEN-2024-11-13-T1002-emirgan2… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/QZcXLlcGO9e2H-h7SqrWFHZ5yBhrPimjKoau3_GgyHv… Part 1 Audio only: https://audio.icann.org/meetings/ist81/ist81-OPEN-2024-11-13-T1221-emirgan2… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/QZcXLlcGO9e2H-h7SqrWFHZ5yBhrPimjKoau3_GgyHv… The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Calendar page. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calen…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Council Wrap-Up: Proposed Agenda
by Steve Chan Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

Dear Councilors, Please find the proposed agenda for the wrap-up session: 1. Confirm liaison roles to other groups Effort Councilor Updated Needed PDP: Transfer Policy Review Osvaldo Navoa No IRT: IGO Curative Rights N/A Yes IRT: SubPro Anne Aikman-Scalese and Susan Payne No IRT: RPMs Phase 1 Susan Payne No IRT: Registration Data Policy Implementation - Phase 1 Thomas Rickert No IRT: Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues PDP Recommendations Paul McGrady and Stephanie Perrin No, unless two liaisons are needed 1. Temporary GNSO Empowered Community Rep (currently Tomslin Samme-Nlar) 2. Call for volunteers for GAC Communique response (led by new GNSO liaison to the GAC, Sebastien Ducos) 3. Update from GNSO Council Liaison to the Registration Data Policy Implementation Review Team (Thomas Rickert) 4. GNSO Council Pre-ICANN Conference Webinar Feedback 5. AOB Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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GNSO Council resolutions 13 November 2024
by Terri Agnew Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, which will be posted shortly on the GNSO Council resolutions <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/20…> page. 20241113-1 Consent Agenda Motion to Defer for a Further 6 Months the Next Steps of Phase Two of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in All New gTLDs Policy Development Process (PDP) Submitted by: Greg DiBiase (updated with the friendly amendment proposed by Susan Payne and accepted by Greg DiBiase) WHEREAS, 1. This PDP is being conducted in two phases: Phase One focused on a review of all the RPMs that were developed for the 2012 New gTLD Program, and Phase Two will focus on issues identified in respect of the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP); 2. ICANN’s Board of Directors approved all Phase One consensus recommendations in January 2022; 3. Discussions of the GNSO Council in its 2022 meetings indicated support to delay next steps on Phase Two and that the delay should be tied to the completion or key milestones for the Implementation Review Team (IRT) once it is launched; 4. The Phase One IRT was launched<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rights-protection-mechanisms-im…> in December 2022 with a projected end date of December 2024; 5. During its meeting on 16 February 2023, the GNSO Council agreed to defer next steps on the RPMs PDP Phase Two for 18 months and to provide a rationale for its decision; 6. The GNSO Council leadership posted<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2023-April/026746.html> a rationale for the decision to defer to the Council email distribution list on 04 April 2023. 7. In October 2024, GNSO support staff advised the GNSO Council leadership of staff estimates that the implementation of RPMs Phase One would be delayed until the third quarter of 2025. 8. The GNSO Council leadership posted [insert link] a revised rationale for the additional deferral of RPMs Phase Two on [insert date]. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the motion to defer next steps on Phase Two of the RPMs PDP – specifically the launch of a Charter Drafting Team and an updated Policy Status Report (PSR) on the UDRP to inform the Team’s work – for an additional 6-month period beginning on 17 October 2024. 2. The GNSO Council may revise the deferral period depending on the progress of the IRT via an adopted motion. 3. The GNSO Council leadership directs GNSO Policy Support Staff to notify ICANN org Global Domains & Strategy of the deferral. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20241113-2 Motion to Adopt the Charter for the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements (SCCI) (formerly the Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement [CCOICI]) Submitted by: Greg DiBiase Seconded by: Jennifer Chung WHEREAS, 1. On 16 June 2021, the GNSO Council initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20210616-1> the Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (“CCOICI”) Framework as a pilot to administer the GNSO’s work that is focused on structural, procedural, and process improvements, rather than policy development. 2. The pilot handled the following assigned tasks: 1) GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment (WGSA) Requirements; 2) GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) Requirements; and 3) Assessment of Accountability Work Stream 2 (WS2) Requirements. 3. When the pilot concluded, the Framework was reevaluated through a survey<https://community.icann.org/display/CCFOICI/c.+CCOICI+Pilot+Survey> conducted by all relevant ICANN Community Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies (“SG/Cs”) during February-March 2024. 4. The survey determined the CCOICI to be the appropriate mechanism to deal with such issues and to continue with its work following the revision of its charter<https://community.icann.org/display/CCFOICI/2-1.+Pilot+Charter> focusing on the improvements to its membership structure and the decision-making process. The GNSO Council approved of this work to start in May 2024 5. In revising the draft charter for a permanent standing committee, the Team considered elements such as scope of work and its future assignments, membership and leadership structure of the CCOICI and its Task Forces (TFs), and the decision-making methodology. 6. The members of the CCOICI agreed to change the name of their group to the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements (SCCI) as reflected in the charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/gnso-scci-draf…>. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the SCCI charter. 2. The GNSO Secretariat notifies the SCCI that the GNSO Council has adopted the SCCI charter. 3. The GNSO Secretariat publishes the Call for Volunteers for Members, Board Liaisons, and Observers per the membership structure in the SCCI charter. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20241113-3 Motion – Adoption of the Expedited Policy Development Process on the Internationalized Domain Names Phase 2 Final Report and Outputs Submitted by: Manju Chen Seconded by: Jennifer Chung WHEREAS: 1. On 20 May 2021, the GNSO Council initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20210520-3> the Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) and approved its charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2021/presentation/Charter…>. 2. On 17 November 2022, the GNSO Council approved the Project Change Request<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20221117-2> submitted by the EPDP-IDNs Team to bifurcate its work into two phases, with Phase 1 covering topics related to top-level gTLD definition and variant management and Phase 2 covering issues pertaining to second-level variant management. 3. On 21 December 2023, the GNSO Council adopted<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20231221-3> all sixty-nine (69) Outputs [fifty-eight (58) final recommendations and eleven (11) implementation guidance] for Phase 1 pertaining to gTLD definition and variant management, followed by the ICANN Board approving fifty-six (56) of the fifty-eight (58) final recommendations<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/scorecard-idn-epdp-phase-1-reco…> as of 7 September 2024<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>. 4. In December 2023, the EPDP-IDNs Team completed its Phase 2 initial deliberations that began in April 2023, aided greatly by the dedicated face-to-face workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 5. On 11 April 2024, the EPDP-IDNs Team published its Phase 2 Initial Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/epdp-idns-phas…> for Public Comment, which closed on 21 May 2024, carefully reviewed all comments received and made revisions, as appropriate. 6. On 2 October 2024, the EPDP-IDNs Team reached Full Consensus on all of its twenty (20) final Outputs, including fourteen (14) recommendations and six (6) implementation guidance, documented in the Phase 2 Final Report. 7. On 7 October 2024, the EPDP-IDNs Team submitted its Phase 2 Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/gnso-idn-epdp-…> to the GNSO Council for its review and action. RESOLVED: 1. The GNSO Council approves, and recommends that the ICANN Board adopt, all fourteen (14) final recommendations as documented in the EPDP-IDNs Phase 2 Final Report. 2. Should the final recommendations be adopted by the ICANN Board, the GNSO Council requests that ICANN org convene an IDN Implementation Review Team (IRT), or leverage an existing IRT, to assist ICANN org in developing the implementation details for the Phase 2 final recommendations and ensure that the resultant implementation conforms to the intent of the approved recommendations. The IRT shall operate in accordance with the IRT Principles and Guidance approved by the GNSO Council in June 2015. 3. The GNSO Council thanks the leadership, members, participants, and liaisons to the EPDP-IDNs Team for their commitment and hard work in completing the Phase 2 effort of this EPDP. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20241113-4 (updated as friendly - agreed upon by Greg DiBiase and Mark Datysgeld) Motion - Initiation of a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics Submitted by: Greg DiBiase Seconded by: Mark Datysgeld Whereas, 1. On 16 May 2024, the GNSO Council passed a <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202405> motion<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202405>, requesting ICANN’s Policy Support Staff to draft a Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics; 2. ICANN Staff published the <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/preliminary-is…> Preliminary Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/preliminary-is…> on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics for public comment on 18 July 2024, with the public comment forum closing on 27 August 2024, receiving 41 submissions; 3. ICANN staff have reviewed the forty-one (41) <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…> public comments<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…> received and published a <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…> Public Comment Summary Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…> on 10 September 2024; 4. The <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/final-issue-re…> Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/final-issue-re…> on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics was delivered to the GNSO Council on 12 September 2024; 5. ICANN Staff <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/presentation/final-i…> presented<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/presentation/final-i…> the Final Issue Report and discussed the draft Charter with Council at the 17 October 2024 GNSO Council meeting; and, 6. As indicated in the Final Issue Report, the General Counsel of ICANN has indicated that the topics recommended for review are properly within the scope of the ICANN policy process and the GNSO. RESOLVED: 1. The GNSO Council hereby initiates a PDP for Latin Script Diacritics; 2. The GNSO Council requests that the PDP Working Group be convened as soon as possible after the adoption of the PDP Working Group Charter in order to fulfill the requirements of this PDP; and, 3. The completion of this PDP is not a dependency for the launch of the application process for new gTLDs. The outputs of this PDP will be governed by the terms of Sub Pro Recommendations 3.6 and 3.7 Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/gnso-cou…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri

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Thursday, 14 November 2024 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

Dear councilors, Final day, we can do it. It has been lovely seeing you all week, either in person or remote. Here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann81.sched.com/> on the ICANN81 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Thursday, 14 November 2024 * 10:30 – 12:00: ICANN Public Forum * 13:15 – 14:30: GNSO Council Wrap-Up - ( All councilors) * 16:30 – 17:30: ICANN81 AGM- Board Meeting * 17:30 - 18:30: Closing Reception * Make sure to check the schedule for PDP, EPDP, IRT, Standing Committee, SG/C & Plenary meetings, etc. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Updated on Council Vote to Initiate PDP on Latin Script Diacritics
by John Emery Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

Dear Councilors, During the informal Council meeting today, Councilors agreed to update the resolved clauses to the Initiation of a PDP on Latin Script Diacritics. The motions wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2024-11-13> has been updated and read as follows: (updated resolved - agreed upon by Greg DiBiase and Mark Datysgeld) Motion - Initiation of a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics Submitted by: Greg DiBiase Seconded by: Mark Datysgeld Whereas, 1. On 16 May 2024, the GNSO Council passed amotion<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202405>, requesting ICANN’s Policy Support Staff to draft a Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics; 2. ICANN Staff published the Preliminary Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/preliminary-is…> on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics for public comment on 18 July 2024, with the public comment forum closing on 27 August 2024, receiving 41 submissions; 3. ICANN staff have reviewed the forty-one (41)public comments<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…> received and published a Public Comment Summary Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…> on 10 September 2024; 4. The Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/final-issue-re…> on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics was delivered to the GNSO Council on 12 September 2024; 5. ICANN Staff presented<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/presentation/final-i…> the Final Issue Report and discussed the draft Charter with Council at the 17 October 2024 GNSO Council meeting; and, 6. As indicated in the Final Issue Report, the General Counsel of ICANN has indicated that the topics recommended for review are properly within the scope of the ICANN policy process and the GNSO. RESOLVED: 1. The GNSO Council hereby initiates a PDP for Latin Script Diacritics which will focus on the circumstance when an ASCII gTLD and the Latin script diacritic version of the gTLD are not variants of each other AND may be found to be visually similar to each other; and, 2. The GNSO Council requests that the PDP Working Group be convened as soon as possible after the adoption of the PDP Working Group Charter in order to fulfill the requirements of this PDP. 3. The completion of this PDP is not a dependency for the launch of the application process for new gTLDs. 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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[Agenda Item #4] Updated SCCI Charter
by Saewon Lee Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

Dear Councilors, On behalf of Manju Chen, CCOICI Chair, herewith attached is the updated SCCI charter for your consideration, following the discussion during the Informal Council meeting today. Councilors agreed to the following updates (p.6 in the charter): * Membership structure of the Task Forces (deletion of NCA). * “TFs shall…” to be amended to “TFs are recommended to…” Kindly note that the motions wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2024-11-13> has been updated with the new charter also. Kind regards, Saewon Lee on behalf of Manju Chen, CCOICI Chair Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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On the Cross-Script Transitivity amendment to the Latin Script Diacritics PDP
by Mark W. Datysgeld Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

Councilors, I would like to raise some concerns regarding the amendment to the motion on Latin Script Diacritics, specifically the addition of "blocked variants introduced via cross-script transitivity." I believe this amendment introduces complexity without offering clear benefits to our core objective. Our initial purpose was to examine cases where an ASCII gTLD and its Latin script diacritic variant (we started with .quebec vs .québec) may be visually confusable and to determine if these can be treated as variants within the Latin script context when it comes to proposing new TLDs. This narrow focus on visual similarity within the Latin script allows us to address specific issues around diacritic-based variants efficiently. The addition of cross-script transitivity shifts the scope of our work substantially by introducing multi-script relationships, which I see as not advantageous to this PDP. Re-reading the Root Zone Label Generation Rules for the Latin Script <https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/lgr/rz-lgr-5-latin-script-26may22…>, I believe the points below substantiate this argument: 1. The issue at hand is the treatment of Latin script diacritic variants. Introducing cross-script transitivity means addressing relationships with characters in other scripts, like Cyrillic or Greek, which does not directly pertain to the Latin diacritic issue. This adds scope beyond what is necessary to fulfill the PDP’s original intent. 2. The RZ-LGR already has frameworks to handle cross-script similarity, primarily to address phishing risks and operational security concerns that arise when visually similar characters across scripts could be mistaken for each other. This system makes sense in a multi-script environment where Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, and other characters might appear side-by-side... however, this cross-script focus differs fundamentally from what the Latin diacritic PDP aims to achieve. Here, the focus is on enabling flexibility within a single script (Latin) where distinctions like “e” and “é” are not primarily about security across scripts but rather about reflecting practical usage patterns within a linguistic context. 3. We raise the bar for participation in the group to a very high level. Addressing cross-script transitivity requires expert input that will significantly extend the complexity of the discussions, required prior knowledge of participants, and complicates the policy-making process. This will lead to an undesirable increase in operational cost. Considering cross-script relationships does not add substantial value and detracts from the goal of a clear, efficient policy outcome. I sincerely recommend maintaining a focus on the Latin script diacritic issue within the PDP, allowing us to develop a precise and actionable policy path. By maintaining a narrow scope, we can achieve a clear, implementable outcome that meets community needs without introducing extraneous factors that might dilute our focus. As such, I ask that we revert to the previous version of the resolution, while maintaining the clarification on this not blocking the next round. Regards, -- Mark W. Datysgeld Director at Governance Primer [governanceprimer.com <https://governanceprimer.com>] Project Lead Developer at ICANNWiki [icannwiki.org <https://icannwiki.org/>]

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FW: Council Vice Chair for CPH
by Terri Agnew Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

Hello all, Please see below and congratulations Nacho. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: "Demetriou, Samantha" <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com> Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:43 AM To: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: "aheineman(a)godaddy.com" <aheineman(a)godaddy.com>, "secretariat(a)rysg.info" <secretariat(a)rysg.info>, "secretariat(a)icannregistrars.org" <secretariat(a)icannregistrars.org> Subject: Council Vice Chair for CPH Hi GNSO, Apologies for the tardiness on this. The CPH is happy to confirm Nacho Amadoz as Council Vice Chair. Thanks, Sam and Ashley

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

Dear councilors, Here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann81.sched.com/> on the ICANN81 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Wednesday, 13 November 2024 * 09:00 – 10:00: GNSO Council Informal meeting (closed) - ( All councilors) * 10:30 – 12:00: Shifting Paradigms: Multistakeholderism, Geopolitics, International Law, and New Internet Infrastructures * 13:15 – 15:15: GNSO Council Meeting (Part 1 of 2) - ( All councilors) * 15:30 – 16:00: GNSO Council Meeting(Part 2 of 2 – Admin Meeting) – Seating of new councilors, GNSO Chair elections (all incoming councilors will move up to u-shape table) Group photo will be taken * 16:30 – 17:30: RDRS Standing Committee Work Session * 19:30 - ? - GNSO Council dinner – GNSO Councilors (incoming & outgoing) & GNSO Staff support only - ( All councilors| incoming and outgoing) – Please check your email from earlier this week with updated information. * Make sure to check the schedule for PDP, EPDP, IRT, Standing Committee, SG/C & Plenary meetings, etc. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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