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FYI | ] NEW: A Year of Progress: The New gTLD Program in 2024
by Terri Agnew Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=7a7d16a9-1b35-43c6-b9a9-e4ebd30fec65…] Monday, 23 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=001x7Jd2gG…> 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 · ICANN82 Newcomers Session Sign-Up · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: Global Digital Compact Endorsement: ICANN's Position · NEW: A Year of Progress: The New gTLD Program in 2024 · NEW: Reflections on 2024 and a New Chapter for ICANN · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on EPDP-IDNs Phase 2 Final Report · NEW: Register for the IANA 2030 Strategy: PTI 2025-2030 Draft Strategic Plan Webinar · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for Next Round Applicant Guidebook · 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 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · TODAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members Public Comment · NEW: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration · NEW: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · Continuous Improvement Program Framew [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> · IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 · Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Events · These events occur on 23 December 2024 ICANN82 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=001x7Jd2gG…>. 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 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=001x7Jd2gG…> Information Sharing NEW: Global Digital Compact Endorsement: ICANN's Position On 22 September 2024, the U.N. Summit of the Future adopted the Pact for the Future, including the Global Digital Compact [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> (GDC). The Office of the U.N. Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology states [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> that the vision of the GDC "refers to achieving the goal of 'an inclusive, open, sustainable, fair, safe and secure digital future for all'." This aligns with ICANN's mission to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> NEW: A Year of Progress: The New gTLD Program in 2024 Over the past 12 months, the ICANN Board, community, and organization have collaborated to progress the implementation of the New gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> – projected to open for applications in April 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> NEW: Reflections on 2024 and a New Chapter for ICANN As 2024 comes to an end, ICANN is beginning a new chapter with Kurtis Lindqvist, our new president and CEO [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…>, in the lead. This is a good time to reflect on all that ICANN has accomplished this year and look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Over the course of recent Specific Review cycles, the ICANN community, Board, and organization (org) identified areas that posed challenges to the ability of the reviews to effectively fulfill their purpose. To address these areas, ICANN org developed a series of process improvements and integrated them into an updated Draft Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. Updates to the Draft Operating Standards are focused on improving review scope setting and planning, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of review work, and incorporating best project management practices into the Specific Reviews process. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on EPDP-IDNs Phase 2 Final Report Following the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council's approval of the Phase 2 Final Report on the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), the ICANN Board is seeking the community's input. The GNSO Council's approval of all 20 outputs, including 14 policy recommendations and six pieces of implementation guidance, obligates the Board to adopt the recommendations under the ICANN Bylaws, unless, by a vote of more than two-thirds, the Board determines that the policy is not in the best interests of the ICANN community or ICANN. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> NEW: Register for the IANA 2030 Strategy: PTI 2025-2030 Draft Strategic Plan Webinar We invite the community to join us for a public webinar on 14 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC to discuss the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions strategy for 2025–2030. The webinar will review the IANA proposed strategic objectives designed to help Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) continue to provide secure and accountable management of the Internet's unique identifier systems. Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for Next Round Applicant Guidebook Today, ICANN opened a new Public Comment proceeding. This is the third in a series of Public Comment proceedings that will gather input from the ICANN community on proposed language for selected sections of the Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> 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=001x7Jd2gG…> 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=001x7Jd2gG…> 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=001x7Jd2gG…>. 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=001x7Jd2gG…>. 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=001x7Jd2gG…> 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=001x7Jd2gG…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items TODAY: 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=001x7Jd2gG…> 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=001x7Jd2gG…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> 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. 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=001x7Jd2gG…> Public Comment NEW: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 03 February 2025 NEW: [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…>Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 February 2025 Continuous Improvement Program Framework [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> Open for Submissions: 21 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 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=001x7Jd2gG…> Open for Submissions: 26 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 January 2025 Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> Open for Submissions: 19 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 07 February 2025 ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x7Jd2gG…>. 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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 30 December 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 09 January 2025 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 30 December 2024 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 09 January at 05:00 UTC Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/BABbGQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 19 December 2024
by Terri Agnew Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Thursday, 19 December 2024. Audio only: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/f2-_ZucfDe6N_tZq9tiPZv08ykVpDvkqN6kF68rAwEwb… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/XG3MKnwKXUSApB_Pn5dtTtisSshnOXh-t8bwgOOpd2w… 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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GNSO Council resolutions 19 December 2024
by Terri Agnew Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 19 December 2024 which will be posted shortly on the GNSO Council resolutions <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/20…> page. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri 20241219-1 Consent Agenda Motion for GNSO Council Review of ICANN81 GAC Communiqué Submitted by: Tomslin Samme-Nlar Whereas, 1. The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) advises the ICANN Board on issues of public policy, and especially where there may be an interaction between ICANN's activities or policies and national laws or international agreements. It usually does so as part of a Communiqué, which is published towards the end of every ICANN meeting; 2. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is responsible for developing and recommending to the ICANN Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains; 3. The GNSO Council has expressed a desire to provide feedback to the ICANN Board on issues in the GAC Communiqué as these relate to generic top-level domains to inform the ICANN Board as well as the broader community of past, present, or future gTLD policy activities that may directly or indirectly relate to Advice provided by the GAC; 4. The GNSO Council's review of GAC Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance is intended to further enhance the co-ordination and promote the sharing of information on gTLD related policy activities 5. between the GAC, Board, and the GNSO. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the GNSO Review of the ICANN81 Istanbul Communiqué on Issues of Importance<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/presentation/final-g…> (there was no GAC Advice provided for ICANN81) and requests that the GNSO Council Chair communicate the GNSO Council Review of ICANN81 GAC Communiqué on Issues of Importance to the ICANN Board; 2. The GNSO Council requests that the GNSO Liaison to the GAC also informs the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/Gnso-cou…> 20241219-2 Consent Agenda GNSO Council Motion to Approve the GNSO Council Recommendations Report to the ICANN Board regarding the Phase 2 Final Recommendations from the Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names Submitted by: Tomslin Samme-Nlar Whereas: 1. On 13 November 2024, the GNSO Council approved the twenty (20) Full Consensus Outputs (fourteen [14] policy recommendations and six [6] implementation guidance) from the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) Phase 2 Final Report by a GNSO Supermajority; 2. On 9 December 2024, as required under the ICANN Bylaws, a GNSO Council Recommendations Report to the ICANN Board on the approved EPDP recommendations was submitted to the GNSO Council for its consideration. Resolved: 1. The GNSO Council approves the Recommendations Report to the ICANN Board regarding the Phase 2 Final Recommendations<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/presentation/epdp-id…> from the EPDP on IDNs and instructs the GNSO Secretariat to transmit the report to the ICANN Board and communicate the outcomes from the GNSO Council's decision as appropriate. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/Gnso-cou…> 20241219-3 Consent Agenda Motion - Confirmation of GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration Submitted by: Tomslin Samme-Nlar Whereas, 1. The GNSO Council confirmed in November 2024 that the GNSO Chair (currently Greg DiBiase) will represent the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community (EC) Administration on an interim basis; 2. The GNSO Council leadership team subsequently met to agree who from the Council leadership should perform the role of GNSO representative to the Empowered Community Administration and mutually agreed that Tomslin Samme-Nlar, GNSO Vice Chair, would serve in the role. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council hereby confirms that Tomslin Samme-Nlar, GNSO Vice Chair, will represent the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community Administration until the end of his term at ICANN84; 2. The GNSO representative shall act solely as directed by the GNSO Council in accordance with the ICANN Bylaws and other related GNSO Operating Procedures; 3. The GNSO Council requests the GNSO Secretariat to communicate this decision to the ICANN Secretary which will serve as the required written certification from the GNSO Chair designating the individual who shall represent the Decisional Participant on the EC Administration. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/Gnso-cou…> 20241219-4 Motion - Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration Submitted by: Tomslin Samme-Nlar Seconded by: Anne Aikman-Scalese Whereas, 1. Pursuant to Section 25.2(e) of the ICANN Bylaws, the ICANN Board approved Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4, Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the ICANN Bylaws. The ICANN Board took a series of actions and communications to move forward with the ICANN Grant Program while in some cases, trying to address issues presented by the original language of Recommendation 7; 2. On 7 August 2024, ICANN opened a Public Comment Forum on the updated Fundamental Bylaws Proposal, with the proposed amendments being limited and in line with Recommendation 7. Nine submissions were received, and all commenters were supportive of the proposal as posted for Public Comment. Commenters noted that the updated proposal was better aligned to the intention of Recommendation 7 and was a more appropriate means of implementation than the prior proposal; 3. Concurrently, ICANN finalized confirmation with the Chartering Organizations of the CCWG-AP their support or non-objection to the proposal to update Recommendation 7, including confirmation with the GAC that it too is in a position to support or not object to the updating of Recommendation 7, in light of the Board's acceptance of this alternate path; 4. The Board has formally confirmed its adoption of the updated Recommendation 7 and the respective Fundamental Bylaws Amendments; 5. At ICANN81, ICANN Org held an Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration; 6. The Fundamental Bylaws Amendments will only become effective if approved by the Empowered Community using the process set forth at Section 25.2(f) and Annex D, Article 1 of the ICANN Bylaws. The convening of the Approval Action Community Forum is part of this process; 7. Following the Approval Action Community Forum, the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies were asked to provide feedback, opinions or comments on their support for, objection to, or abstention from the Approval Action under consideration; 8. 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. Resolved: 1. The GNSO Council supports the Approval Action; 2. The GNSO Council requests the GNSO Representative on the EC Administration to promptly inform the EC Administration, the other Decisional Participants, and the ICANN Corporate Secretary about the GNSO Council’s decision with respect to the Approval Action. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/Gnso-cou…> 20241219-5 Motion to Adopt the Charter for the Latin Script Diacritics Policy Development Process Submitted by: Jennifer Chung Seconded by: Manju Chen WHEREAS: 1. On 16 May 2024, the GNSO Council passed a motion to request<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202405> an Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics; 2. On 18 July 2024, the Preliminary Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/preliminary-is…> on a Policy Development Process (PDP) for Latin Script Diacritics was published for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…> and received forty-one (41) submissions; 3. On 12 September 2024, the Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/final-issue-re…> on a PDP for Latin Script Diacritics was delivered to the GNSO Council, which accounted for the Public Comment review process summarized through a Public Comment Summary Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…>; 4. On 17 October 2024, the Final Issue Report was presented<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/presentation/final-i…> during the GNSO Council meeting, with Councilors suggesting amendments to the draft charter; 5. On 13 November 2024, the GNSO Council initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202411> the PDP for Latin Script Diacritics during the GNSO Council meeting at ICANN81; 6. On 9 December 2024, the final draft of the PDP WG charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/draft-charter-…> was submitted to the GNSO Council, including the following amendments: 1) limiting the scope of work; 2) adjusting the membership structure to make it an “Open Model”; 3) including the Global Public Interest (GPI) Framework<https://community.icann.org/display/prjxplrpublicint/GPI+Toolkit> and its checklist<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uVOXywoowxvM1Hn5GuCkkinuZiMc4smc/ed…> as a reference for analysis when conducting the PDP, per the ICANN Board’s recommendation. RESOLVED: 1. The GNSO Council adopts the PDP WG charter for Latin Script Diacritics and requests that the PDP WG be convened as soon as possible. 2. The GNSO Council requests that the GNSO Secretariat publish the Call for Volunteers for Members, Observers, and relevant liaisons per the membership structure within the PDP WG charter. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/vote-result/Gnso-cou…>

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CANCELLED | Re: 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. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Dear Councilors, Due to the vote during the 19 December 2024 council meeting, this electronic vote has been CANCELLED. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:39 AM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Notification of possible Electronic vote: Motion - Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration 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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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 19 December 2024
by Terri Agnew Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

**Starting in 15 minutes 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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REMINDER Re: Call for Volunteers for Small Team for RPMs P2 Next Steps re: Action Items | GNSO Council ICANN81 Istanbul 2024
by Julie Hedlund Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Dear Councilors, Many thanks to those who volunteered: Susan, Damon, Jen, and Justine. Please let me know if I’ve missed anyone or if there are others who want to volunteer. We’ll convene this Small Team in the new year. Happy Holidays! Kind regards, Julie From: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:14 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Call for Volunteers for Small Team for RPMs P2 Next Steps re: Action Items | GNSO Council ICANN81 Istanbul 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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Updated Charter Latin Script Diacritics
by John Emery Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Dear Councilors, Today during the Council meeting Item 5 in the agenda will be a vote on the updated charter for a PDP on Latin Script Diacritics. In our final review, staff noticed two links in the first page of the charter for procedural documentation that were updated. These are non-substantive changes as the links erroneously led to the EPDP procedures and manual rather than the correct PDP manual and procedures. The links have been updated and the charter is available here: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/draft-charter-… and has been updated on the agenda wiki for today’s Council meeting: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen… Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, Saewon Lee, and Steve Chan if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, 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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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Operation Plans, Financial Plans, and Budgets
by Terri Agnew Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=738b087f-ced7-4761-9013-164e99525886…] Thursday, 19 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=001TfhMFCO…> 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 · ICANN82 Newcomers Session Sign-Up · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: Building Better Tools: ICANN81 Updates on ICANN Domain Metrica and INFERMAL · NEW: ICANN and PTI Seek Input on Draft FY26 Operating Plan and Budget · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Operating Plans, Financial Plans, and Budgets · 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 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · MONDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members Public Comment · NEW: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · NEW: ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · NEW: Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget · FRIDAY: 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=001TfhMFCO…>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TfhMFCO…> · IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 Events · These events occur between the dates of 15-23 December 2024 ICANN82 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=001TfhMFCO…>. 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 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=001TfhMFCO…> Information Sharing NEW: Building Better Tools: ICANN81 Updates on ICANN Domain Metrica and INFERMAL During the ICANN81 meeting in Istanbul, we held a session to introduce ICANN Domain Metrica [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TfhMFCO…> and present findings of the ICANN-funded project, Inferential Analysis of Maliciously Registered Domains (INFERMAL) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TfhMFCO…> to the community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TfhMFCO…> NEW: ICANN and PTI Seek Input on Draft FY26 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN and PTI seek community feedback on the Draft PTI Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Plan and Budget (OP&B). PTI is responsible for the operation of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TfhMFCO…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Operating Plans, Financial Plans, and Budgets ICANN has opened a Public Comment proceeding seeking community feedback on the following: 1. Draft ICANN Fiscal Year (FY) 26–30 Operating and Financial Plan and FY26 Operating Plan Document 2. Draft ICANN FY26 Budget 3. Draft IANA FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TfhMFCO…> 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=001TfhMFCO…> 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=001TfhMFCO…> 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=001TfhMFCO…>. 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=001TfhMFCO…>. 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=001TfhMFCO…> 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=001TfhMFCO…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items MONDAY: 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=001TfhMFCO…> 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=001TfhMFCO…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TfhMFCO…> 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. 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. 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FYI | GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Akinremi Peter Taiwo
by Terri Agnew Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Full Name of Officer: Rafik Dammak Officer Email Address: Rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com Date Prepared: 19 December 2024 GNSO Organization: Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Akinremi Peter Taiwo Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Unable to join due to personal reasons Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: For all matters in council meeting Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 20 December 2024 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Julf Helsingius By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy>, and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>. I Agree

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