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Motion and Explainer document for the work of the Small Team Plus
by Paul McGrady April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Hi All, I'm pleased to attach the Motion to adopt the work of the Small Team Plus. Also attached is the Explainer document. Happy to address any questions and hoping for a positive vote in the April Council meeting. Thanks all! Best, Paul PS: Can I get a second? [cid:image001.jpg@01DA8452.FCD89CD0] Paul McGrady Partner Elster & McGrady 3847 N. Lincoln Avenue Second Floor Chicago, IL 60613 Office Direct: +1 (312) 515-4422 paul(a)elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/> Download Contact Information and Read Bio<https://linqapp.com/paul_mcgrady?r=link>

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UPDATE | Re: Rwanda
by Terri Agnew April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Hello all, An update - Funded travelers: ICANN80 Welcome Emails have been sent! Kindly note that ICANN travel uses Constant Contact to send the mass email to travelers, so if you have not received it today, please check your spam folder. Also, please note deadline date to book travel by in the email. Thanks! Terri From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7:18 AM To: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com>, "Terri Agnew via cou." <council(a)gnso.icann.org>, "travel(a)icann.org" <travel(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [council] Rwanda Hi Anne, Thanks for reaching out. ICANN travel has not sent out funded traveler emails yet, they will be arriving soon in your inbox. Hope you had a lovely weekend! Terri From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Anne ICANN via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1:45 PM To: "Terri Agnew via cou." <council(a)gnso.icann.org>, "travel(a)icann.org" <travel(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Rwanda Terri, Are we supposed to have something from Travel re Rwanda? Lars Hoffman said he is already booked. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com>

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REMINDER re: GAC Liaison Role | GNSO Council meeting 06 March 2024 and GNSO Council Wrap-Up meeting 07 March 2024
by Julie Hedlund April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Dear Councilors, This is a reminder that with respect to the following Action Item GNSO Councilors are requested to complete their review prior to Monday, 08 April, the Document and Motion Deadline for the 18 April GNSO Council meeting: Item 8: Selection and Timeline of Next GNSO Liaison to the Governmental Advisory Committee (10 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Councilors to review the GAC Liaison role at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jYOMd0RIYPqo7EHjLEXgw78AxjRx693sO30sXI1… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1jYOMd0RIYPqo…> and be prepared to finalize it at the Council meeting on 18 April 2024. When reviewing this document, kindly add feedback in comment form only. Best regards, Julie From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Terri Agnew via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 4:39 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Action Items | GNSO Council meeting 06 March 2024 and GNSO Council Wrap-Up meeting 07 March 2024 Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Wednesday, 06 March 2024 and the GNSO Council Wrap-up held on Thursday, 07 March 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. GNSO Council meeting on 06 March 2024 Item 3: Consent Agenda Motion to Adopt the Communications Small Team Final Report Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat notifies the Communications Small Team that the GNSO Council accepts the recommendations as outlined in the Final Report, requests that the leadership of the small team works with Council leadership on developing the respective communications as foreseen under recommendations 6.2.1 and 6.2.2, and thanks the small team for its efforts as well as the ICANN org communications function for their contributions. Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Reaction to Program Management Tools Discussion Action Items: 1. Outcome: GNSO Council agreed to review the Program Management Tools at least twice a year. Staff to ensure that the second review of the year takes place at the AGM. 2. Leadership and staff to provide a summary by 08 April of the outcomes and action items from the discussion at the ICANN79 GNSO Council working session. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Council Engagement with PDP Working Group Chairs (15 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Support Staff to organize a pre-ICANN80 dedicated GNSO Council webinar, similar to pre-ICANN79 webinar, where Councilors are invited to engage directly with PDP WG Chairs. Note: as discussed during the Council meeting, Councilors have other avenues to engage with PDP WG Chairs if the need arises, including through the appointed Council liaisons to the WGs. Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Response to Update from ICANN org Implementation Update and interaction with ICANN Board (25 minutes) Action Items: IGOs/INGOs: GNSO Council leadership to continue to ask ICANN org for a timeline until it is delivered. Item 8: Selection and Timeline of Next GNSO Liaison to the Governmental Advisory Committee (10 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Councilors to review the GAC Liaison role at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jYOMd0RIYPqo7EHjLEXgw78AxjRx693sO30sXI1… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1jYOMd0RIYPqo…> and be prepared to finalize it at the Council meeting on 18 April 2024. Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS 9.2 - Updated Small Team Guidelines Action Items: GNSO Councilors to review the updated Small Team Guidelines document at: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/updated-small-… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> and consider for adoption on the Consent Agenda at the meeting on 18 April 2024. GNSO Support Staff to send a reminder to review and make edits by Monday, 25 March. 9.4 - Aspirational Statement Action Items: GNSO Councilors to review the draft Aspirational Statement at: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/draft-aspirati… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> and provide any suggestions for edits in the document by Monday, 25 March for discussion on the list. GNSO Support Staff to send a reminder to the list. GNSO Council Wrap-up on Thursday, 07 March 2024 1. GNSO review of the GAC Communique - identify volunteers to support Jeff. Action Items: Volunteers – Manju Chen, Susan Payne, Paul McGrady, Damon Ashcraft, Desiree Milosevic, and Jen Chung. 2. PPSAI next steps - determination if anything further is needed beyond “wait and see.” Action Items: 1. Volunteers for IRT Liaison – Paul McGrady, Stephanie Perrin. Options: 1. Greg DiBiase, Paul McGrady and Stephanie Perrin to meet with GDS staff who support the PPSAI IRT and report back to the full Council during the April meeting. 3. CCWG-AP next steps * Rec 7 amendment - how to approach. * Bylaws public comment - determination if Council comment is needed. Action Items: Rec 7 Amendment: GNSO Councilors to volunteer to convene a small team to see if there is a unified Council position. Bylaws public comment: GNSO Councils to determine by consulting with their SGs and Cs if the Council should comment. 4. GAC concerns about the SOI - next steps for the Council, if any Action Items: Jeff Neuman to draft a letter on the SOI to the GAC pointing to the relevant section of the CCOICI’s report. 5. Review of the GNSO liaison to the GAC position – Workback timeline to assign a new representative by Kigali. Action Items: GNSO Councilors to review the guidelines at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jYOMd0RIYPqo7EHjLEXgw78AxjRx693sO30sXI1… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1jYOMd0RIYPqo…> and provide comments, if any, on the list by 21 March 2024. Staff to prepare the SSC for the selection process, but timing is dependent on whether there are changes to the guidelines. 6. ATRT4 - feedback on whether this needs to proceed per the Bylaw or it should be deferred. Action Items: GNSO Councilors to consult with their SGs/Cs as to whether ATRT4 should be deferred by Monday, 18 March; depending on the response the Council leadership will draft a unified response to ICANN org by 22 March. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2024 meetings
by Terri Agnew April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Dear councilors, A reminder to all that a Google doc<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> is open for all to add their suggestions and comments to the upcoming GNSO Council meeting agendas. This does not have to be in the form of a full agenda item proposal, simple comments and questions are equally welcome! You are welcome to add to the document<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> via the comments feature. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] NEW: CIP, PHR, and Timing of ATRT4: Community Progress and Consideration at ICANN79
by Julie Bisland April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: CIP, PHR, and Timing of ATRT4: Community Progress and Consideration at ICANN79 [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=4002c691-4d48-48df-b92f-33c7ffab0864&a=112202…] Monday, 01 April 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=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> 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 ICANN80 · ICANN80 Community Childcare Grants Program Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW: CIP, PHR, and Timing of ATRT4: Community Progress and Consideration at ICANN79 Action Item · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN81 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Webinars · THIS WEEK: ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar Public Comment · CLOSES TOMORROW: Review of the Draft Applicant Support (ASP) Handbook-New gTLD Program · String Similarity Review Guidelines · Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms · Review of the Draft Registry Service Provider (RSP) Handbook - New gTLD Program · Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) · Review of the Registry System Testing 2.0 Test Specifications and API ICANN80 ICANN80 Community Childcare Grants Program Now Accepting Applications The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and other eligible ICANN events. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Information Sharing NEW: CIP, PHR, and Timing of ATRT4: Community Progress and Consideration at ICANN79 At the ICANN79 Community Forum in Puerto Rico, community volunteers from the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group met for their first hybrid working meeting, where they made substantial progress toward developing common principles for the ICANN Continuous Improvement Program. This meeting was positive and productive in laying a solid foundation for the Continuous Improvement Program framework. The group’s next steps will be to use the principles to build out the draft framework for Public Comment later this year. Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> to learn more Follow the Continuous Improvement Project (CIP) homepage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> for ongoing progress. At ICANN79, the community also discussed the timing of the fourth Accountability and Transparency Review and the status of the Pilot Holistic Review. Listen to the ICANN79 recorded session for updates, community discussion and questions on these important topics here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…>. Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN81 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting, which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 9-14 November 2024. Deadline: 19 April 2024, 23:59 UTC. Read more. 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[r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: 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=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Open for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2024 String Similarity Review Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Open for Submissions: 07 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 April 2024 Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Open for Submissions: 27 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 15 April 2024 Review of the Draft Registry Service Provider (RSP) Handbook - New gTLD Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Open for Submissions: 13 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 22 April 2024 Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Open for Submissions: 18 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 April 2024 Review of the Registry System Testing 2.0 Test Specifications and API [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…> Open for Submissions: 26 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 06 May 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aqN69SDrIxH57M7L…>. 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Rwanda
by Anne ICANN April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Terri, Are we supposed to have something from Travel re Rwanda? Lars Hoffman said he is already booked. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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