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Wednesday, 06 March 2024 | GNSO Council Sessions | please join on time!
by Terri Agnew March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

Dear councilors, A reminder, here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann79.sched.com/> on the ICANN79 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors, and are marked as such. Wednesday, 6 March * 09:00-10:00 - Joint GNSO Council & GAC - ( All councilors) * 10:30-12:00 - SubPro Supplemental Recommendations Community Consultation * 13:15-15:15- GNSO Council Meeting - ( All councilors) – photo in-session, open mic at end Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Documents for tomorrow's GNSO Council meeting - Small Team Guidelines + Aspirational Statement
by Caitlin Tubergen March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear Councilors, Please find two documents that will be discussed during tomorrow’s GNSO Council meeting for Agenda Item 9: Any Other Business. 9.2 - Updated Small Team Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j5vDURSuz65R1gZxgxLKsK9H5cI_ux0YixAP9Xh… * As a reminder, the Council discussed the Small Team Guidelines during its SPS and agreed to edit the guidelines to address some of the concerns articulated by Community members; namely, the Council agreed to remove references to “informal” in an effort to communicate that the work of small teams is conducted transparently and is an important tool in advancing the Council’s work. 9.4 - Aspirational Statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l6vnCp1njSgG0rfLVIwtpEcv953RyC4UAgL660L… * As a reminder, the Council discussed developing an aspirational statement during its SPS. Specifically, the Council agreed to this action item: “Council to develop an aspirational (non-binding) statement to reflect that Councilors should not seek to undo bottom-up consensus-driven outcomes of GNSO WGs.” Leadership worked on the above first draft for your consideration. Thank you! Best regards, Caitlin

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Preparation GNSO Council meetings on Wednesday, 06 March 2024
by Terri Agnew March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the two Council meetings scheduled on Wednesday, 06 March 2024. GNSO Council Monthly Meeting – 13:15-15:15 AST (17:15-19:15 UTC) * Please review the GNSO Council meeting Cheat Sheet <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1lQ9fqEjD-inZ…> in order to help you prepare for the session and also provide your input in suggestion mode. * All documents, presentations and slides mentioned on the Council agenda<https://community.icann.org/x/7IAvEQ> are listed on the Document wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/8oAvEQ> for easy referral. If there are any topics you would like to see appear on future Council agendas, please do not hesitate to add them to the Council Topics Google doc. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> * Please consult the Project Management Portfolio<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769>, in particular the Action Decision Radar<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/150178775/GNSO_Council_Pro…> and the Project List<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/150178773/GNSO_Council_Pro…> which have been updated for this month’s Council meeting. * If you fear you may run into connectivity issues or may not make it on the call, please have an officer of your SG/C fill in the Council Absence Notification form<https://www.icann.org/forms/gnso_notification>. If you have any questions, please let gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> know. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 | GNSO Council sessions | please join on time!
by Terri Agnew March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear councilors, A reminder, here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann79.sched.com/> on the ICANN79 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors, and are marked as such. Tuesday, 24 October * 17:30-18:30 - GNSO Council Informal meeting [closed] - ( All councilors) - will have cocktails available. No remote services – Only councilors/ SG/C chairs and staff since closed meeting. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] NEW: Looking Ahead to the March Board Workshop and ICANN79
by Julie Bisland March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <andrea(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Looking Ahead to the March Board Workshop and ICANN79 [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ef9a481f-849f-45a9-b657-59c39b6334fd&a=112202…] Thursday, 29 February 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The next issue of the ICANN Community Digest will be published on 11 March 2024. 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=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> 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 · Status Update: New gTLD Program: Next Round · ICANN79 GAC ‘Open Mic’ Session · ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report · ICANN79 Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Zoom Backgrounds · Engagement Booth Outreach · NEW: Looking Ahead to the March Board Workshop and ICANN79 Information Sharing · NEW: Enhancing Accessibility on the Information Transparency Platform · NEW: A New ICANN Project to Measure Metadata on Domain Names · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Amendment to Article 4 of the Bylaws · NEW: ICANN to Generate New DNS Cryptographic Key at April 2024 Ceremony · NEW: IFR2 Team Starts Review of Key ICANN Function · Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review Action Item · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 Webinars · ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar Public Comment · NEW: Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms · Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · String Similarity Review Guidelines ICANN79 ICANN79 Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> New gTLD Program Status Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> GAC Open Mic Session [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> PRSP Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> GNSO Policy Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Engagement Booth Outreach You are welcome to come and do outreach at the ICANN Engagement booth @ICANN79. The ICANN Engagement booth is in place for Newcomers, ICANN org and the ICANN community to engage in discussions. It is supported by volunteers from the community, including members of ICANN’s Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. We would like to offer 1-hour slots during the ICANN79 meeting week. Sign up here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> NEW: Looking Ahead to the March Board Workshop and ICANN79 Whether you are attending this Community Forum in person or joining us online, your participation underscores the strength of our shared commitment to the future of ICANN and to a secure, stable, and unified global Internet. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Information Sharing NEW: Enhancing Accessibility on the Information Transparency Platform Findings and recommended changes from the accessibility audit report have been categorized and are being addressed based on priority, with the most critical areas largely addressed. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> NEW: A New ICANN Project to Measure Metadata on Domain Names ICANN Domain Metrica is designed to be modular, extensible, and transparent. It will grow over time with new data points on domain names, as we incorporate new data sources and the output of our research. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Amendment to Article 4 of the Bylaws The proposed Bylaws amendment sets out the process through which the ICANN community can limit access to ICANN's Reconsideration Request and Independent Review Processes (collectively, "Accountability Mechanisms") in specific circumstances, and in a streamlined manner. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> NEW: ICANN to Generate New DNS Cryptographic Key at April 2024 Ceremony Generating the new key is slated for 26 April 2024 as part of the 53rd KSK Ceremony. The key will be replicated to an alternate facility in the third quarter of 2024. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> NEW: IFR2 Team Starts Review of Key ICANN Function The review team has determined an initial methodology for conducting detailed fact-finding. An outreach plan to get input from the direct customers of the IANA Naming Function Process, as well as the broader ICANN community, is under development. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review ICANN org is initiating consultation with the community to seek input on the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral of the ATRT4 for a limited time. A consultation approach is being used because it will allow for a targeted conversation with the SO/AC Chairs and their constituencies. While ATRT4 is of general interest to the entire ICANN community, it is important for the Board and org to understand whether the SO/ACs would be available to come together to populate, perform and deliver the recommendations within the ATRT4 while carrying out their other work. Members of the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team are available to meet with interested community groups during ICANN79 or after to address questions about ATRT4 Timing and other Review Topics. To schedule a meeting to discuss, please contact: rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> Community consultation and engagement activities leading up to and during ICANN79 include: - ICANN79 Prep Week Webinar (Thursday, 22 February) - ICANN79 Community Session on ATRT4 Deferral and Pilot Holistic Review (Tuesday, 5 March) - ICANN79 briefings (at the request of your community group) Action Items 🔥 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=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 The application window for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2024 will open on Monday, 26 February 2024 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Deadline: Sunday, 24 March 2024 23:59 KST (UTC+9) Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Webinars ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar "ICANN for Beginners: Policy and Advice Development," will introduce newcomers to policy and advice development at ICANN. Register for the one that suits you best: 3 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> 4 April 2024 at 6:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Public Comment NEW: Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Open for Submissions: 27 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 15 April 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=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> 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=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Open for Submissions: 23 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 March 2024 Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Open for Submissions: 01 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 19 March 2024 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 String Similarity Review Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Open for Submissions: 07 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 27 March 2024 Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> Open for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…>. Volume 6, Issue 17 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…> | Next Issue: Monday, 11 March 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZ…>

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Monday, 04 March 2024 | GNSO Council sessions | please join on time!
by Terri Agnew March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Dear councilors, A reminder, here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann79.sched.com/> on the ICANN79 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors, and are marked as such. Monday, 04 March * 15:00-16:00 Joint ICANN Board and GNSO Council - ( All councilors) Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Chartering Organizations of the CCWG on Auction Proceeds
by DiBiase, Gregory March 3, 2024

March 3, 2024

Dear Councilors, Please see the attached letter from Tripti Sinha regarding the CCWG on Auction Proceeds. Thanks, Greg From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2024 5:54 PM To: herve.clement(a)orange.com; DiBiase, Gregory <dibiase(a)amazon.com>; alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com; nicustkd(a)gmail.com; nicolas.caballero(a)board.icann.org; JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org; rmohan(a)identity.digital; jeff(a)isc.org Cc: Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>; Correspondence <correspondence(a)ces.icann.org>; Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>; Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org>; gnso-secs(a)icann.org; ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>; Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org>; Ozan Sahin <ozan.sahin(a)icann.org>; Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>; Kimberly Carlson <kimberly.carlson(a)icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Chartering Organizations of the CCWG on Auction Proceeds CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Chartering Organizations of the Cross-Community Working Group on Auction Proceeds, Please find the attached document from ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha regarding Proposed Update to Recommendation 7 by the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG-AP). Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN [ICANN]

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Sunday 03 March 2024 | GNSO Council sessions | please join on time!
by Terri Agnew March 3, 2024

March 3, 2024

Dear councilors, What a lovely evening we had last night. A reminder, here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann79.sched.com/> on the ICANN79 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors, and are marked as such. Sunday, 3 March * 09:00-10:00 - GNSO Working Session 1 of 2 - ( All councilors) * 10:30-12:00 - GNSO Working Session 2 of 2 - ( All councilors) – will have photo in-session. * 13:15-14:30 - GNSO Working Session 3 of 3 - ( All councilors) – townhall session (last 45 minutes) Thank you. Kind regards, Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FOLLOW UP: Update on ICANN org work on the IGO Program (on aspects other than implementation of the Curative Rights policy)
by Mary Wong March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024

Hello everyone, Greg suggested that Councilors and community members might find a list of all the various IGO-related projects and work streams useful, especially as context for the update I sent (below) and in preparation for the GNSO Council’s Working Session tomorrow morning (Sunday). Please therefore find attached a diagram that we hope is clear and accessible, showing the work under the Program and what stage each is in as well as where the responsibility lies for a number of the activities. Thanks and cheers Mary From: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 3:54 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org>, "Demetriou, Samantha" <sdemetriou(a)verisign.com>, "beth(a)pir.org" <beth(a)pir.org>, "aheineman(a)godaddy.com" <aheineman(a)godaddy.com>, Jothan Frakes <jothan(a)jothan.com>, "owen.smigelski(a)namecheap.com" <owen.smigelski(a)namecheap.com> Cc: Karen Lentz <karen.lentz(a)icann.org>, Russ Weinstein <russ.weinstein(a)icann.org>, Alperen Eken <alperen.eken(a)icann.org>, Erika Randall <erika.randall(a)icann.org> Subject: Update on ICANN org work on the IGO Program (on aspects other than implementation of the Curative Rights policy) Dear all, Ahead of your meetings at ICANN79, I am writing to follow up on an action item for ICANN org from the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. This was for ICANN org to share a preliminary timeline for all the current work streams relating to IGO protections, including preparatory work towards the release of the temporarily-reserved IGO acronyms. The IGO Program team had originally thought we could include this update during the GNSO Council’s session with the Global Domains & Strategy (GDS) team at the GNSO Working Session on Sunday 3 March. However, given the number of topics to be covered in that session, which we also understand will be focused on current GDS policy implementation projects, we thought it might be more appropriate to provide an email update. To recap, ICANN org’s ongoing work streams relating to IGO second-level protections are: 1. implementing the Board-adopted recommendations from the two completed GNSO policy efforts a. These are the four GNSO Council-approved recommendations from the 2019 PDP on IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms and the five recommendations from the 2022 EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs. 1. work directed towards releasing the currently-reserved acronyms of those IGOs on the list that the GAC submitted to ICANN in 2013 a. This includes the development of a permanent system to notify IGOs on the GAC’s list when a third party registers a second-level domain name that matches that IGO’s acronym as well as work to ensure that the IGO contact list for this purpose is updated and accurate. Our GDS colleagues will cover item (1) as part of their implementation updates at the GNSO Working Session this Sunday. On item (2), the IGO Program team continues to support the Board in its discussion and review of the GAC’s advice in the ICANN76 Cancun Communique<https://gac.icann.org/advice/communiques/icann76-cancun-communique-es.pdf> (March 2023) to “maintain the current moratorium on the registration of IGO acronyms as domain names in New gTLDs presently in place until the full implementation of the recommendations of the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections.” This advice follows from the GAC’s ICANN71 Communique<https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/icann71-gac-communique> as well as subsequent correspondence<https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/gac-response-to-board-clarifying-ques…> where the GAC clarified its intention that the IGO acronyms should remain reserved until implementation of the Curative Rights policy recommendations is completed. At this time, we are therefore not in a position to provide an estimated timeline for when the IGO acronyms can be released from reservation. We do, however, wish to let you know that ICANN org’s work on the proposed<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> IGO notification system continues. and we are also working to ensure that the IGO contact list is updated and accurate, as this will be necessary to ensure effective operationalization of the planned notification system when it is launched. The team is confident that we will complete these work streams in a timely manner, such that they will not delay any expected action by the Board to release the IGO acronyms from the reserved list. In this regard, we note that ICANN org has stated<https://newgtlds.icann.org/sites/default/files/new-gtld-next-round-implemen…> publicly that developing the notification system is a strategic dependency for delegating the first new gTLDs in the next round. We understand that members of the community wish to understand more clearly the dependencies and considerations around the scope and timelines of all these work streams. The IGO Program team will be happy to meet with the GNSO Council and community to discuss the matter further, at your convenience. Thank you. Best regards, Mary

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GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Taiwo Peter Akinremi
by GNSO Council via ICANN March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024

Full Name of Officer: Julf Helsingius Officer Email Address: julf(a)jul.com Date Prepared: 2 March 2024 GNSO Organization: Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Taiwo Peter Akinremi Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Peter has to leave ICANN79 early Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: GNSO meetings on March 6th and 7th Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 8 March 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: Wisdom Donkor By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy [1], and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service [2]. I Agree [1] https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy [2] https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos

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