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Notification of possible Electronic vote: Motion - Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration
by Terri Agnew Dec. 13, 2024

Dec. 13, 2024

Dear Councilors, 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 to end on Monday, 23 December. The GNSO Council email ballot on the motion regarding Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration, will be launched, but only if needed, on 20 December. The motion is posted here: https://community.icann.org/x/BoCeFw If needed, the vote will open at 00:00 UTC on Friday, 20 December 2024 and close at 23:59 UTC on Monday, 23 December 2024. Please make sure that you receive your ballot, from tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org>, and if you do not please let me know immediately: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please remember that if you are offline and unable to access your email, you can cast your vote by voice, but please provide me with a telephone number before, Monday, 23 December 2024. Please be sure to mark only one response: * In favour, * Not in favour, * Abstain Please also note the following applicable procedures: * The Operating Procedures do not permit absentee voting for either motion. Under Section 4.5 of the GNSO Operating Procedures, an abstention counts as a vote “not in favour”. The ballot includes a text box for you to state your reason(s) if you wish, should you decide to abstain from voting on either motion. * The voting threshold required for the motion to pass successfully is a GNSO Supermajority as defined in Article 11.3-(xix) of the ICANN Bylaws. * In accordance with the rules for a vote outside a Council meeting, this ballot will be an open vote (i.e. not secret) and we will record and publish the outcomes as required by the GNSO Operating Procedures. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann 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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Call for Volunteers for Small Team for RPMs P2 Next Steps re: Action Items | GNSO Council ICANN81 Istanbul 2024
by Julie Hedlund Dec. 13, 2024

Dec. 13, 2024

Dear Councilors, On behalf of Council leadership and per the Action Item below, this is a Call for Volunteers as follows: Action Items: The GNSO Council leadership will post to the list a Call for Volunteers for a small team of Councilors to consider the path forward on a PSR or related work to inform the launch of RPMs Phase Two. Please respond to the Council list if you are interested in volunteering by Tuesday, 17 December. Kind regards Julie Hedlund Policy Director From: Terri Agnew via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:38 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Action Items | GNSO Council ICANN81 Istanbul 2024 Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meetings at ICANN81 Istanbul, 10 -14 November 2024. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. Sunday, 10 November 2024 GNSO Working Session 1 of 2 | 09:00 - 10:00 IST (60 mins) Agenda 1. Joint SSAC and GNSO Council (45 minutes) a. SSAC’s Evergreen Topics b. DS Automation c. Registrar Name Management Action Items: Establish specific liaisons from the SSAC and explore other methods of engagement. 2. Dialogue about the new 5 Yr Strategy Plan (IANA Kim & Amy C) (30 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Councilors are encouraged to provide input on the 5-year plan and the engagement survey. Sunday, 10 November 2024 Joint session: GAC and GNSO Council | 15:00 - 16:00 IST (60 mins) - Applicant Support Program - The Board and GAC have been working on a compromised middle way solution in order to keep the expected efficiency of the ASP program while allowing more room and opportunity to promote awareness in less developed regions. The GAC would like to know whether GNSO is also agreeable to such a conclusion. Action Items: Paul McGrady will address the question on NGOs from the GAC representative from India. 6. Diacritics Action Items: GNSO Council to discuss how GAC participation is addressed in the charter. Monday, 11 November 2024 Joint session: ICANN Board and GNSO Council | 15:00 - 16:00 IST (60 mins) Agenda: 1. BOARD TOPIC: The Board has been continuing work on a Global Public Interest Framework in relation to ICANN policy making, and has recently finalized a draft GPI Framework Checklist [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uVOXywoo…>. The Board is eager to hear feedback from the Council on this checklist, including whether the Council feels this will be a useful policy development tool and any thoughts on how it could be further developed. (20-30 minutes) Action Items: Councilors to review the GPI Framework/Checklist and explore ways it could be incorporated into PDPs. 1. Next steps for the Council letter [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> re: Urgent requests Action Items: The GNSO Council to consider the GAC proposal and include this item for December meeting as a discussion point. Staff to schedule a trilateral meeting with the Board and GAC in January. Wednesday, 13 November 2024 GNSO Council Informal Meeting [C] | 09:00 - 10:00 IST (60 mins) 1. Urgent Request Dialogue with Board + PSWG + GNSO Council Action Items: 1. The SCCI charter to be updated prior to the Council Public Meeting, focusing on revisions to the Task Forces membership structure (deletion of all NCAs). 2. The resolved clause in the PDP motion for Latin Diacritics to be updated prior to the Council Public Meeting. Wednesday, 13 November 2024 GNSO Council Meeting Part 1 | 13:15 - 15:15 (120 mins) Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) · Motion to Defer the Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) Policy Development Process (PDP) Phase 2 for an Additional Six Months Action Items: The GNSO Policy Support Staff to notify ICANN org Global Domains & Strategy of the deferral the Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) Policy Development Process (PDP) Phase 2 for an Additional Six Months. Item 4: Motion to Adopt the Revised Charter for a Permanent Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements (SCCI) Action Items: 1. The GNSO Secretariat notifies the SCCI that the GNSO Council has adopted the SCCI charter. 2. The GNSO Secretariat publishes the Call for Volunteers for Members, Board Liaisons, and Observers per the membership structure in the SCCI charter. Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) Phase 2 Final Report (15 minutes) Action Items: The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of 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. Item 6: COUNCIL VOTE - Initiation of Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics (15 minutes) Action Items: 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 Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Policy Status Report (PSR) on Rights Protection Mechanisms PDP Phase 2 (15 minutes) Action Items: The GNSO Council leadership will post to the list a Call for Volunteers for a small team of Councilors to consider the path forward on a PSR or related work to inform the launch of RPMs Phase Two. Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Draft Charter on Latin Diacritics (20 minutes) Action Items: Councilors agreed to revise the charter, including changing the membership structure to an open model and updating the scope of work; Jennifer Chung volunteered to produce a revised charter for the Council to review. Item 12: Any Other Business (15 minutes) 12.2 - Review CIP-CCG’s proposed edits on continuous improvement: · The SO, AC, or NomCom is fulfilling its purpose · The structures of SO, AC, or NomCom are effective · The operations of SO, AC, or NomCom are efficient · The SO, AC, or NomCom is accountable internally to its stakeholders and substructures (where applicable), and externally to the wider ICANN community in benefit of the global Internet population · The SO, AC, or NomCom collaborates to further the mission of ICANN and the effectiveness of the ICANN bottom-up multistakeholder model Action Items: Damon Ashcraft suggested revising the language based on the GPI Framework review. Thursday, 14 November 2024 GNSO Council Wrap-Up | 13:15 - 14:30 IST (75 mins) 1. Confirm GNSO Empowered Community Rep Action Items: Tomslin Samme-Nlar will be the EC Rep until leadership chooses the next Rep to be confirmed by Council at the December meeting. 2. Call for volunteers for GAC Communique response Action Items: 1. Volunteers: Susan Payne, Osvaldo Novoa, Farzaneh Badiei, Samantha Demetriou, Bruna Martins dos Santos, Jennifer Chung, and Desiree Miloshevic. 2. Staff to schedule a small team meeting. 3. Staff to check on when GAC is scheduled to meet with the Board. [COMPLETE–as there is no GAC Advice a meeting will not be scheduled until February although the Council may wish to draft a response to Issues of Importance] 4. For the next meeting the call for volunteers should go out before the meeting so that the team can meet before the meeting 3. Update from GNSO Council Liaison to the Registration Data Policy Implementation Review Team Action Items: GNSO Council leadership with Thomas Rickert, and support staff to summarize the request for Council, and add this as a discussion item on the December agenda. a.Urgent Requests Action Items: GNSO Leadership to send a reminder of the need for Councilors to review the GAC response on Urgent Requests. b. New Councilors Onboarding Action Items: GNSO Councilors to consider methods to supplement the existing processes and materials. Jennifer Chung and Paul McGrady volunteered. c.SPS Action Items: Staff to schedule a meeting for SPS planning for the first week in December after which the GNSO Council leadership to provide an update on the SPS agenda. d.PR Officer Action Items: The PR Officer to provide an update at the December Council meeting. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann 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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ALAC Letter to ICANN Board Chair on Concerns Regarding the Board's Summary Dismissal of the IPC's Request for Reconsideration
by Justine Chew Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Dear Councilors, I would like to inform you of the 5 Dec 2024 letter from the ALAC Chair to the ICANN Board Chair, expressing support for the 29 Oct 2024 letter from the GNSO Chair to the ICANN Board Chair on the concerns regarding the Board's summary dismissal of the IPC's Request for Reconsideration. Date Correspondence Sender Affiliation Issue Related Correspondence 5 Dec 2024 Jonathan Zuck to Tripti Sinha <https://atlarge.icann.org/en/advice_statements/13975> [Published 10 Dec 2024] Chair | At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Concerns Regarding the Board's Summary Dismissal of the IPC's Request for Reconsideration 29 Oct 2024 Gregory DiBiase to Tripti Sinha <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> [Published 31 Oct 2024] Chair | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council Concerns Regarding the Board's Summary Dismissal of the Intellectual Property Constituency's (IPC) Request for Reconsideration 9 Jan 2024: Greg DiBiase to Tripti Sinha <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/dibia…> The ALAC Chair's letter follows from a conversation between the leaderships of the ALAC and the IPC, as well as a GNSO call for support which was relayed informally. Thanks, *_____________________________________________________* *Justine Chew* At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Liaison to the GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) At-Large website: https://atlarge.icann.org/ ------

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ccNSO council agenda
by desiree-me Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Dear Councillors Fyi - please find attached a copy of the ccNSO Council agenda call earlier today. As you will no doubt see, there are a long list of work items discussed. I'd be happy to answer any questions and provide additional highlights about the past ccNSO Council activities at our January call. Desiree -- GNSO Liaison to the ccNSO

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Follow-up GNSO Council Accuracy Assignment
by DiBiase, Gregory Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Attachments protected by Amazon: [Answer to the GNSO questions on accuracy.pdf] https://us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com/da78dbeb-dd4d-4f3f-96c2-1d5abfe7… [ATT00001.txt] https://us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com/da78dbeb-dd4d-4f3f-96c2-1d5abfe7… Amazon has replaced the attachments in this email with download links. Downloads will be available until January 11, 2025, 19:56 (UTC+00:00). [Tell us what you think] https://amazonexteu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehuz6zGo8YnsRKK [For more information click here] https://docs.secure-attach.amazon.com/guide Dear Councilors, I am following up on the attached email from ICANN Org in which they provided their input on the accuracy assignment. On 25 October, we shared the proposed accuracy assignment, which included questions for ICANN org and the community. Now that ICANN org has provided responses to the Council's questions, we are now sending the remaining questions in the attached proposal to interested SG/C/ACs for their input. Given the proximity to the holidays, we propose giving groups until Friday, 31 January 2025 to provide their input to the Council. As noted during the Council's previous discussions on the topic of accuracy, the Council recognizes the importance of accuracy and is committed to making progress on this issue. Your group's responses to these questions are very important for the Council's future discussion, and we strongly encourage your groups to think about these questions and provide candid responses. Thank you in advance for your input. Thanks, Greg

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Motion - Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Dear Councilors, As a follow up to my previous email and in preparation for this month's council meeting, please find the above mentioned motion to be discussed and possibly voted upon during our meeting. Warmly, Tomslin

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Reminder to review the GAC proposal on Urgent Requests
by DiBiase, Gregory Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Dear Councilors, In preparation for our upcoming Council meeting on 19 December, we kindly request your review of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) proposal concerning urgent requests for domain name registration data. This topic has been included as a discussion point on the meeting agenda. In their letter<https://gac.icann.org/advice/correspondence/outgoing/public/2024-10-15%20Ni…> to the ICANN Board dated 15 October, the GAC proposes to expedite the resolution of the urgent requests matter while authentication mechanisms are being discussed. Specifically, they suggest, urgent request timeline discussions should proceed under the assumption that urgent requests received by registrars have been authenticated, while the PSWG should work simultaneously together with Contracted Parties to develop a scalable authentication process for Urgent Requests, initially focused on authenticating requests from law enforcement agencies. During the trilateral meeting between representatives of the GAC, the ICANN Board, and the GNSO Council in November, Council committed to reviewing and discussing the GAC's proposal during its meeting in December. The focus will be on: Assessing whether the urgent request issue requires a new policy development process or can proceed within the existing implementation framework. Addressing any unresolved questions, particularly regarding the feasibility of assuming urgent requests are authenticated to expedite policy work. Please feel free to share any initial thoughts or questions in advance. Thanks, Greg

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Re: Follow-up GNSO Council Accuracy Assignment
by Feodora Hamza Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Dear Councilors, due to technical issues, please see accuracy assignment attached and linked below. Accuracy Assignment: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/draft-concept-… Kind regards, Feodora Hamza From: "DiBiase, Gregory via council" <council(a)icann.org> Reply to: "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com> Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024 at 20:57 To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Follow-up GNSO Council Accuracy Assignment * Attachments protected by Amazon: * Answer to the GNSO questions on accuracy.pdf [us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com/da78d…> | * ATT00001.txt [us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com/da78d…> | Amazon has replaced the attachments in this email with download links. Downloads will be available until January 11, 2025, 19:56 (UTC+00:00). Tell us what you think [amazonexteu.qualtrics.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/amazonexteu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eh…> For more information click here [docs.secure-attach.amazon.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.secure-attach.amazon.com/guide__;!!…> Dear Councilors, I am following up on the attached email from ICANN Org in which they provided their input on the accuracy assignment. On 25 October, we shared the proposed accuracy assignment, which included questions for ICANN org and the community. Now that ICANN org has provided responses to the Council’s questions, we are now sending the remaining questions in the attached proposal to interested SG/C/ACs for their input. Given the proximity to the holidays, we propose giving groups until Friday, 31 January 2025 to provide their input to the Council. As noted during the Council’s previous discussions on the topic of accuracy, the Council recognizes the importance of accuracy and is committed to making progress on this issue. Your group’s responses to these questions are very important for the Council’s future discussion, and we strongly encourage your groups to think about these questions and provide candid responses. Thank you in advance for your input. Thanks, Greg

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN81 Policy and Advice Outcomes
by Terri Agnew Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=d2d69007-8dc6-42ed-bbb9-48800b81149d…] Thursday, 12 December 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=001grXFCrB…> 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 ICANN82 · NEW: ICANN82 Newcomers Session Sign-Up · NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN82 Participants Information Sharing · NEW: Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members · NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members · NEW: ICANN81 Policy and Advice Outcomes · NEW: ICANN’s DNS Abuse Mitigation Program: Key Updates from 2024 · NEW: Use Cases Highlight the Opportunities To Be Found in Operating a TLD · 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 to Host Webinars on the Draft FY26–30 and FY26 Operating Plan and Budget 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · NEXT WEEK: 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=001grXFCrB…>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> · IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 Events · These events occur between the dates of 09 December and 16 December 2024. ICANN82 NEW: ICANN82 Newcomers Session Sign-Up Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN82 Community Forum Meeting newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 8-9 March, 2025. These outreach sessions are part of the ""Get To Know ICANN Community"" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are the opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. Sign up for available slots here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…>. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. The deadline to sign up for a slot is December 30th, 2024 NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN82 Participants The 12 NextGen@ICANN participants attend universities in the North American region where they study engineering, political science, technology, and other relevant subjects. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> Information Sharing NEW: Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for members of the 2025 NomCom Standing Committee. Deadline: 31 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members The NomCom Standing Committee shall be composed of five seats: four members and one ex-officio observer. The term of all four appointed members shall be three years. Deadline: 23 December 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> NEW: ICANN81 Policy and Advice Outcomes This blog captures the high-level policy and advice outcomes from the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs), which organized over 150 sessions during the six-day program. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> NEW: ICANN’s DNS Abuse Mitigation Program: Key Updates from 2024 Throughout 2024, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has made notable strides in its approach supporting efforts that combat Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> NEW: Use Cases Highlight the Opportunities To Be Found in Operating a TLD The ICANN organization is charged with getting the word out to as many potential gTLD applicants as possible. One way to achieve this is by sharing stories about how different organizations are using gTLDs. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> 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=001grXFCrB…> 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=001grXFCrB…> 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=001grXFCrB…>. 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=001grXFCrB…>. 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=001grXFCrB…> 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=001grXFCrB…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars ICANN to Host Webinars on the Draft FY26–30 and FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Both webinars will present identical information. 17 December 2024 at 17:00–18:30 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> 18 December 2024 at 3:00–4:30 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> Action Items 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=001grXFCrB…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> 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=001grXFCrB…> 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. Public Comment NEXT WEEK: Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> 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=001grXFCrB…> Open for Submissions: 21 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 09 January 2025 IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…> Open for Submissions: 26 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 January 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001grXFCrB…>. 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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 19 December 2024
by Terri Agnew Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/E4DyEg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/ybse6rda Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92283565389?pwd=QnlHK1JSbzdiSFFZSjRjamxMTkNGdz09 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/92283565389?pwd=QnlHK1JS…> Passcode: f!Ym9!npfN If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 922 8356 5389 Passcode: 6981311025 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,92283565389#,,,,*6981311025# US (Houston) +16699006833,,92283565389#,,,,*6981311025# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adGHfYeA3T [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/adGHfYeA3T__;!!PtGJab4!9…> Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://community.icann.org/x/CICeFw> referenced in the agenda will be gathered on a Wiki page for convenient and easy access. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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