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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 15 February 2024 Meeting
by Steve Chan Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

Dear all, Please see links below to the latest version of the GNSO Council’s Portfolio Management Tool Suite for the meeting on 15 February 2024. Agenda: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen… Motions: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2024-02-15 Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework (PPMF): https://community.icann.org/x/0YvzC * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT): https://community.icann.org/x/04vzC * **Action/Decision Radar (ADR): https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC * **Project List (PL): https://community.icann.org/x/1YvzC * **Action Items (AIs): https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg * Council Small Teams (CSTs): https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Council+Small+… * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * None for this period. Key Project Changes or Milestones for this Period: * RDA_ST – Council to deliberate next steps on Accuracy of Registration Data from Scoping Team. * EPDP_P1 – Registration Data policy publication notice; presently on-hold pending Urgent Request outcome. * EDDP_PSR – Council to consider next steps on a Policy Status Report for Expiration Policy. * Active Project Packages: (note, no packages were created for this cycle and will be provided in preparation for ICANN79) * EPDP_IDN: https://community.icann.org/x/cYbOCg * GNSO_TPR: https://community.icann.org/x/MQDQCQ * IRT Status Page: https://www.icann.org/policy/implementation Key Project Activities for March/April 2024: * EPDP_IDN_P2 – Informational – Phase Initial Report for Public Comment * IDN_Diacritics – Council to consider possible Issue Report. * CCOICI – Council to determine next steps on Continuous Improvements. Please let staff know if you have any questions. 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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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 15 February 2024
by Terri Agnew Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

Dear all, Please find below the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting taking place on Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours This has been posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/6oAvEQ>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Draft GNSO Council Agenda 15 February 2024 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/8IAvEQ. This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 15 March 2023. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 21:00 UTC: http://tinyurl.com/42vy5duf 13:00 Los Angeles; 16:00 Washington DC; 21:00 London; 22:00 Paris; 00:00 Moscow (Friday); 08:00 Melbourne (Friday) GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92283565389?pwd=QnlHK1JSbzdiSFFZSjRjamxMTkNGdz09 Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 21 December 2023 were posted on 02 January 2024 Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 18 January 2023 were posted on 02 February 2024 Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Confirm Leadership of Standing Selection Committee (“SSC”) * Confirm GNSO-Nominated ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Registration Data Accuracy (20 minutes) The Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team was initiated by the GNSO Council in July 2021 per the formation instructions<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/registrat…>. The Scoping Team was tasked with considering a number of accuracy-related factors such as the current enforcement, reporting, measurement, and overall effectiveness of accuracy-related efforts. These considerations are to help inform the team’s deliberations and development of recommendations to the GNSO Council on whether any changes are recommended to improve accuracy levels, and, if so, how and by whom these changes would need to be developed (for example, if changes to existing contractual requirements are recommended, a PDP or contractual negotiations may be necessary to effect a change). The Scoping Team completed Assignment #1 (enforcement and reporting) and Assignment #2 (measurement of accuracy) and submitted its write up<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2022-September/025950.html> to the Council on 5 September 2022. In its write up, the Scoping Team suggested moving forward with two proposals that would not require access to registration data, namely a registrar survey (recommendation #1) and a possible registrar audit (recommendation #2) that may help further inform the team’s work on assignment #3 (effectiveness) and #4 (impact & improvements), while it awaits the outcome of the outreach to the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) by ICANN org in relation to proposals that would require access to registration data (recommendation #3). ICANN org provided an update to the Council during the 20 April meeting<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/gx322OsdypGMHjYVMzr4WbdyyeM7CPWvNzzrBJpx-NPg…>. During its meeting on 20 June 2023, the Council voted to extend the deferral of the consideration of recommendations #1 and #2, pending resolution of recommendation #3 (pausing the work on proposals that require access to registration data until there is clarity from ICANN org on if/how it anticipates the requesting and processing of registration data to be undertaken in the context of measuring accuracy). On 19 October 2023, ICANN org provided an update<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2023-October/027397.html> on Registration Data Accuracy efforts, and the Council discussed the update during its 16 November 2023 meeting. During that meeting, some Councilors noted that, barring (i) completion of the Data Processing Agreement, (ii) implementation of the NIS2 directive, or (iii) publication of the Inferential Analysis of Maliciously Registered Domains (INFERMAL) Study, it may not be the appropriate time to reconvene the Accuracy Scoping Team. Now that six months have passed since the Council’s deferral of the accuracy scoping work, the Council will need to consider next steps. Here, the Council will vote on deferring the consideration of the accuracy scoping work for an additional six months or potentially sooner if there is a passage of a significant event, e.g., completion of the Data Processing Agreement, implementation of the NIS2 directive, or publication of the INFERMAL study. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Council Chair) 4.2 - Council Vote (Voting Threshold: Simple Majority) 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on SubPro Small Team Progress (20 minutes) In March 2023, the ICANN Board approved the majority of the recommendations contained in the Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent PDP, but also placed some recommendations into a pending status. The Council convened a small team that worked collaboratively with the ICANN Board to resolve all pending recommendations. While the majority of the pending recommendations were able to be adopted by the ICANN Board, recommendations across six Topics were non adopted by the ICANN Board. With the primary task of addressing the pending recommendations now complete, the Council has tasked the Small Team Plus with an updated assignment form<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yDgWIwKZqKk0WY0q7CS2pf7aD4VupCWV/edit>. The Small Team Plus has committed to a work plan<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IhxKi0dvkS-a3ot7w8YG0iFxw4LiZuLz/edit> to address the recommendations not adopted by the Board. Following that plan, the Small Team has completed initiation steps (i.e., developed background materials, preliminary Supplemental Recommendation language, and issued a call for volunteers for the Small Team Plus). The Small Team Plus has come to preliminary Supplemental Recommendation language (i.e., stable text) for most of the six Topic. Here, the Council will receive an update on the progress of the Small Team Plus. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, Small Team Plus Lead) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Next Steps for Consideration of Expired Domain Deletion Policy (“EDDP”) and Expired Registration Recovery Policy (“ERRP”) (15 minutes) The GNSO Council previously considered when to request a Policy Status Report (“PSR”) for the purpose of conducting a review of the two Expiration Policies, the EDDP and the ERRP. In November 2020, given concerns about its capacity and no known issues with the policies, the Council agreed to delay the request for the Policy Status Report (PSR) for a period of 24 months. After 24 months had passed, the Council reconsidered whether it was an appropriate time to request a Policy Status Report. To that end, in July 2022, the Council agreed that it would be helpful to consult with both registrars and ICANN org to help determine if there are any known issues or concerns with either of the two Expiration Policies which could warrant requesting a PSR. ICANN org shared a report<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2022-November/026164.html> from Contractual Compliance colleagues on 1 November 2022, and GNSO Councilors from the Registrar Stakeholder Group shared feedback from registrars on previous Council calls. During its meeting on 17 November 2022<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen…>, representatives from ICANN org’s Contractual Compliance Team provided a briefing of the report<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2022-November/026164.html>, and the Council briefly considered potential next steps. Following its review of the report, the Council agreed that both the EDDP and ERRP may benefit from further work, though the timing for the work requires further consideration. In particular, as the Compliance report noted, the language of the policy is ambiguous in parts and has caused confusion for registrants. As the ERRP was implemented in part to ensure that “expiration-related provisions in typical registration agreements are clear and conspicuous enough” and to ensure that “adequate notice exists to alert registrants of upcoming expirations,” the continuing registrant confusion warrants further consideration. Additionally, some of the existing language has become obsolete due to intervening data protection law requirements and will require updates. To that end, the Council requested further information from ICANN org on what expiration-related educational materials are currently published and whether additional information can be provided (whether as registrant educational material referenced in Section 4.3 or elsewhere on ICANN’s website). The Council noted receipt of this information would be helpful to the Council in determining if updates to these materials or additional material in other forms could be helpful to combat the ongoing registrant confusion. Here, the Council will receive an update from ICANN org on the published materials. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Nacho Amadoz, Council Vice-Chair) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - ICANN79 Preparation (20 minutes) Pre-ICANN79 GNSO Policy Webinar: * Monday, 26 February 2024 at 21:00 UTC Note: Mandatory for GNSO Council members During ICANN79, the GNSO Council has the following meetings and events scheduled (times listed in AST): Saturday, 2 March * 09:00-10:00 - IDNs EPDP Team Working Session * 13:15-14:30 - Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group Session 1 of 2 * 15:00-16:00 - Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group Session 2 of 2 * Time TBD: GNSO Council dinner Sunday, 3 March * 09:00-10:00 - GNSO Working Session 1 of 2 * 10:30-12:00 - GNSO Working Session 2 of 2 * 13:15-14:30 - GNSO Working Session 3 of 3 Monday, 04 March * 15:00-16:00 Joint ICANN Board and GNSO Council Tuesday, 05 March * 17:30-18:30 - GNSO Council Informal meeting [closed] Wednesday, 6 March * 09:00-10:00 - Joint GNSO Council & GAC * 10:30-12:00 - SubPro Supplemental Recommendations Community Consultation * 13:15-15:15- GNSO Council Meeting Thursday, 7 March * 09:00-10:00 - GNSO Council SubPro Small Team Plus Meeting * 15:00-16:00 - GNSO Council Wrap-Up During its Strategic Planning Session the Council agreed to conduct a triannual detailed review of the Program Management Tool. The action item coming from the SPS provided, “During a session at ICANN79, Council to prepare for a careful review of work captured in the Program Management Tool (PMT) that will conclude or initiate prior to the next AGM, or continue beyond the next AGM. Paul McGrady to coordinate with staff to plan for this inaugural effort.” Here, the Council will receive an overview of the current block schedule and plan for its in-person meetings. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Council Chair) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL UPDATE: Draft NCAP Study 2 Report (15 minutes) The Name Collision Analysis Project Discussion Group (NCAP) is currently seeking input on its draft Study 2 report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/name-collision/name-collision-analysis-p…> and responses to a series of questions from the ICANN Board regarding name collisions as outlined in resolution 2017.11.02.30<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> and reaffirmed in resolution 2021.03.25.13<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>. The draft Study 2 report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/name-collision/name-collision-analysis-p…> is structured to guide the reader through the methodology and significant findings of three pivotal research studies, as well as the analysis of the NCAP Discussion Group's extensive work activities. This material is what informs the eleven strategic recommendations provided at the end of the report. One of the key recommendations is the establishment of a new workflow, the Name Collision Risk Assessment Workflow, designed to enhance the assessment process of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). This recommendation underscores the NCAP Discussion Group’s belief that name collisions should be approached not merely as a technical challenge but as a critical risk management issue. Here, the Council will receive an overview of the draft Study 2 report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/name-collision/name-collision-analysis-p…> and have the opportunity to ask questions. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Council Chair) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (20 minutes) 9.1 - ccNSO & GAC Liaison updates (every three months) 9.2 - Board letter on Closed Generics 9.3 - Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (“SPIRT”) Charter Drafting Team Update 9.4 - Status Update on Council Requests 9.5 - Update from Contracted Party House Abuse Subgroup’s Meeting with the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group _______________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 21:00 UTC Local time between November and March in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PST) UTC-8 13:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 15:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EST) UTC-5 16:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 18:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 22:00 Paris, France (CET) UTC+1 22:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 00:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 05:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEDT) UTC+11 08:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and http://tinyurl.com/42vy5duf

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Motion re: Deferral of Data Accuracy Scoping Team work
by DiBiase, Gregory Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

Dear Councilors, Please see the attached motion re: Deferral of Data Accuracy Scoping Team work. This vote will be held during the February meeting. Thanks, Greg

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
by Julie Bisland Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <andrea(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, February 5, 2024 at 10:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b5ea4ce7-8795-4c7b-961c-29797016f464&a=112202…] Monday, 05 February 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> 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 ICANN79 · NEW: ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · NEW: ICANN79 Zoom Backgrounds Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · CLOSES SOON: Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · NEXT WEEK: Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use ICANN79 NEW: ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN79 Prep Week will be held from Tuesday, 20 February, to Thursday, 22 February. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN79. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with additional event details. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> NEW: ICANN79 Zoom Backgrounds ICANN79 Zoom backgrounds can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…>. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Guidebook This Public Comment proceeding is the first of a series of proceedings that will seek input from the ICANN community on proposed language for selected sections of the Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Blog post [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Public Comment NEW: Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Open for Submissions: 01 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 19 March 2024 CLOSES SOON: Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 NEXT WEEK: Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Open for Submissions: 23 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 March 2024 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…>. Volume 6, Issue 10 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 08 February 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011EGesVA3pNmzVg5s…>

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SSC Motions - Confirmation of Leadership & Fellowship Program Mentor
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

Hi Councilors, Attached herewith are two motions related to the Standing Selection Committee (SSC). 1. Motion to Confirm GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) Members and Leadership for 2024 (placeholder motion since a few groups are yet to inform GNSO Sec who their members are) 2. Motion to Confirm the GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the 2024 ICANN Fellowship Program These will be items on the consent agenda of our February meeting. Warmly, Tomslin @LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomslin/

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Final REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 05 February 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 15 February 2024 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 05 February 2024 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 21:00 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/9oAvEQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Status Update on Council Requests
by DiBiase, Gregory Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

Dear Councilors, In an effort to keep track of Council's requests and letters sent to ICANN Org and Board (and the responses we've received), Council Leadership plans to periodically send a summary of outstanding items (see below). Some of these items will be on the agenda for February's meeting, but we thought it might be useful to see them in a single place. Please bring concerns or items we've missed to February's Council meeting for discussion. Council Requests: Council Request (January 2024 GNSO Meeting): Timeline and plan for restarting the PPSAI<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_48305/ppsai-final-07de…> IRT ICANN Response: Update and timeline will be provided at ICANN 79 Proposed Next Steps: Send reminder to ICANN Staff that Council is expecting a detailed briefing and timeline on this topic at ICANN 79 Council Request (October 2023 GNSO Meeting): Timeline and plan for releasing reserved IGO acronyms ICANN Response: Work is underway, but no clear timeline or workplan provided to date Proposed Next Steps: Press ICANN Staff for a substantive update and timeline at ICANN 79 Council Request: (Multiple Council Meetings in 2023): Timeline for completion of DPA between ICANN and Contracted Parties. ICANN Response: Work in progress; no clear timeline. Proposed Next Steps: Press ICANN Staff for a substantive update and timeline at ICANN 79. Remind them that Council has work that is impacted by the delay in executing this agreement. Council Letters: Council Letter: Update regarding closed generics (link<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/ducos-to-sinha-21oct23…>). ICANN Response: Letter from Tripti Sinha addressing questions related to closed generics (link<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-zuck-dibiase-…>). Proposed Next Steps: Close this work off of Council's worry list; remove from ADR. Council Letter: Request for continued dialogue re: Board Resolutions 2023.10.26.11 and 2023.10.26.12 (link<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/dibia…>) ICANN Response: None. Proposed Next Steps: Write again to ICANN Board and ask for them to engage in this dialogue. We hope this summary is helpful. Thanks, Greg

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Publishes Additional Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules
by Terri Agnew Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

FYI [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b0dd7cd1-bda4-4e9e-93ef-2500e58cbc05&a=112202…] Thursday, 01 February 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Publishes Additional Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes 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. They are published to improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process and to facilitate registry operations. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Public Comment Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Open for Submissions: 23 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 March 2024 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…>. Volume 6, Issue 9 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…> | Next Issue: Monday, 05 February 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019dfRGPfAwDuaybz6…>

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GNSO Council Meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

Meeting: GNSO Council Meeting Date/Time: Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92283565389?pwd=QnlHK1JSbzdiSFFZSjRjamxMTkNGdz09 Passcode: f!Ym9!npfN Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,92283565389#,,,,*6981311025# US (Houston) +16699006833,,92283565389#,,,,*6981311025# US (San Jose) Webinar ID: 922 8356 5389 Passcode: 6981311025 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adGHfYeA3T

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GNSO Council Meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

Meeting: GNSO Council Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 13:00 local time (Location TBD| ICANN81 ) for 2 hours – scheduled as 13:00 UTC for now. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92283565389?pwd=QnlHK1JSbzdiSFFZSjRjamxMTkNGdz09 Passcode: f!Ym9!npfN Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,92283565389#,,,,*6981311025# US (Houston) +16699006833,,92283565389#,,,,*6981311025# US (San Jose) Webinar ID: 922 8356 5389 Passcode: 6981311025 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adGHfYeA3T

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