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Motion for GNSO Council Review of ICANN80 GAC Communiqué
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

Dear councillors, Please find attached to this email the Motion for GNSO Council Review of ICANN80 GAC Communiqué and the supporting documents (draft GNSO Review of the ICANN80 Kigali Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance. Warmly, Tomslin

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 08 August 2024
by Terri Agnew July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 08 August 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…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/C4DyEg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/3wxk2kd2 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/-IBsFQ> 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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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 08 August 2024
by Terri Agnew July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Dear all, Please find below the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting taking place on Thursday, 08 August 2024 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours This has been posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/C4DyEg>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO GNSO Council Agenda 08 August 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/-IBsFQ. 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, 08 August 2024 at 21:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/3wxk2kd2 14:00 Los Angeles; 17:00 Washington DC; 22:00 London; 23:00 Paris; 00:00 Moscow (Friday); 07:00 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/2024/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 June 2024 were posted on 01 July 2024. Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting on 18 July 2024 were posted on 02 August 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) * GNSO Review of the GAC Communiqué Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - GNSO Liaison to the GAC Replacement (10 minutes) The GNSO Liaison to the GAC role was first piloted in FY15-16 (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2016) as part of a broader initiative of the GAC-GNSO Consultation Group to facilitate early engagement of the GAC in GNSO policy development activities. Due to the success of the pilot, the GNSO Liaison to the GAC is now a permanent role and an integral part of communications between the GAC and GNSO. The term of the liaison role is two years, and the term limit is two consecutive two-year terms. As the current liaison’s term will expire at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (ICANN81), the GNSO Council will now appoint a new liaison to assume the role at ICANN81. Following a review of candidates by the Standing Selection Committee (SSC), the SSC is recommending Sebastien Ducos be appointed as the new GNSO Liaison to the GAC. Here, the Council will vote to confirm Sebastien Ducos as the GNSO Liaison to the GAC. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 4.2 - Council Vote (Voting threshold: Simple Majority) 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Adoption of the SPIRT Charter (15 minutes) The GNSO Council enlisted a Drafting Team to develop a draft charter for the SPIRT, which is a standing implementation review team recommended in the New gLTD Subsequent Procedures Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-rep…>. When issues arise after ICANN Board adoption of the Applicant Guidebook and during the course of the New gTLD Program that need to be addressed, the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (“SPIRT”) will utilize the Predictability Framework<https://community.icann.org/display/SPIR/1.+Working+Documents?preview=/3154…>, which is an output of the implementation effort developed by ICANN org, in coordination with the Subsequent Procedures (“SubPro”) Implementation Review Team (“IRT”); the Predictability Framework and the SPIRT Charter should be mutually coherent. Moreover, the GNSO Council is responsible for the oversight of the SPIRT. In developing the draft charter, the Drafting Team considered elements such as scope, formation, the operating principles and decision-making of the SPIRT, et.al<http://et.al>. The New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-rep…> included an annex <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-rep…> that provides detailed guidance on how the SPIRT should operate, which served as a basis for the drafting of the charter. On 12 June 2024, the GNSO Council received an update on the draft charter, focusing on the sections that differed from the implementation guidance in Annex E<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-rep…> of the New gTLD SubPro Final Report, including specific language. Subsequently, the Drafting Team completed its work and is submitting a final version of the draft charter to the GNSO Council. Here, the Council will vote on the SPIRT Charter. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Anne Aikman-Scalese, GNSO Council Liaison) 5.2 - Council Vote (Voting threshold: Simple Majority) 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL VOTE - Accuracy Scoping Team (10 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 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 measuring the effectiveness of current accuracy requirements and determining if further policy work may be needed. On 19 October 2023, ICANN org provided an update<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2023-October/027397.html> on Registration Data Accuracy efforts, in which it noted limitations and concerns with proceeding with the Scoping Team’s recommendation #1 (voluntary registrar survey) and registrar audit (recommendation #2). The Council voted to extend the deferral<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen…> of the Accuracy Scoping Team’s recommendations by another six months during its meeting on 15 February 2024. Following discussion during the meetings in June<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/jj5JJKwEjF9JSAjTQumuFXIO7zvqqE9ga9OqnfZc3EY7…> and July<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/piE7uFGLlsMuiPbHK34AtNYHeOKrrtDmOIghAH7gHu3B…>, the Council discussed the limitations noted by ICANN org and determined there would be limited value in proceeding with the Scoping Team’s two recommendations (#1 and #2). The Council also discussed the limited value in restarting the Scoping Team at this time due to limitations in access to data for the purpose of assessing accuracy. Given the importance of this issue within the ICANN community, the Council will continue to discuss how to best proceed on this topic. Here, the Council will vote to reject the Scoping Team’s recommendations #1 (voluntary registrar survey) and #2 (registrar audit). 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 6.2 - Council Vote (Voting threshold: Simple Majority) 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Accuracy of Registration Data (20 minutes) Following the ICANN80 GNSO Council Wrap-Up<https://icann80.sched.com/event/1dr4t/gnso-council-wrap-up> session, the GNSO Council Chair asked Councilors to consider the following questions: 1. Evaluation of Proposed Alternatives: In its write-up<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/yokoy…>, ICANN noted limitations in processing data for the purpose of assessing accuracy and proposed two alternatives (analyzing historical audit data and engagement with Contracted Parties on ccTLD practices – see detail below). Is pursuing these alternatives worthwhile? If not, are there other alternatives for obtaining data Council should consider? 2. Consideration of Scoping Team Restart: Given the limitations with respect to access to data, would there be value in restarting the Scoping Team at this time? 3. Advancing the Topic: If restarting the Scoping Team at this time is not deemed advisable, what other ideas do you have to advance this topic given its importance to the ICANN community? During the Council’s July meeting, the Council agreed that restarting the Scoping Team at this time is not recommended. Councilors requested additional time to discuss additional alternatives with how to proceed on the topic of accuracy and will be asked to present proposals. Here, the Council will discuss the feedback received from Councilors’ groups. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Small Team Plus on Singulars/Plurals (15 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. The Council tasked the Small Team Plus with developing Supplemental Recommendations on five of the six Topics, i.e., Registry Voluntary Commitments / Public Interest Commitments, Applicant Support, Terms and Conditions, String Similarity Evaluations, and Limited Challenge/Appeal Mechanisms. Based on the expected implementation as it relates to the Continued Operations Instrument (COI), the Small Team Plus determined it was unnecessary to develop a Supplemental Recommendation for Topic 22: Registrant Protections. The Small Team Plus developed Supplemental Recommendations for all five topics and shared them with the Council. Because of information received just prior to Council consideration in April 2024, the Council elected to defer consideration of the Supplemental Recommendation related to String Similarity Evaluations, or more specifically, singular/plurals. The new information received was a strawperson developed by ICANN org, which provided a potential path forward for singular/plurals. The Council determined that the strawperson was promising enough to task the Small Team Plus with considering whether strawperson, or and amended version, could be agreed upon. The Small Team Plus has been working to develop Supplemental Recommendations, which is inclusive of the concepts in the staff strawperson. Here, the Council will receive an update on the Supplemental Recommendations in regards to Singulars/Plurals. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, Small Team Plus ) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: COUNCIL UPDATE - Transfer Policy Review PDP - Initial Report Format (10 minutes) At its meeting on 18 February 2021, the GNSO Council unanimously adopted a motion to initiate a Policy Development Process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy and determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. The Transfer Policy Review PDP WG has published its consolidated Initial Report and is now seeking public comments. Because the Initial Report covers many topics and includes many policy recommendations, the Working Group has updated the format of its Initial Report in an effort to make it more digestible to readers (including, eventually, the GNSO Council and ICANN Board). Here, the Council will receive an overview of the format update. 9.1 - Introduction of Topic (Roger Carney, Transfer Policy Review WG Chair) 9.2 - Council Discussion 9.3 - Next Steps Item 10: COUNCIL UPDATE - Intellectual Property Constituency Request for Reconsideration (10 minutes) On 22 November 2023, the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) filed a Request for Reconsideration<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reconsideration-23-2-ipc-reques…> of the ICANN Board Resolutions 2023.10.26.11 and 2023.10.26.122<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>, regarding (i) the actions and inactions that led to (a) the ICANN Board’s public comment of 6 December 2018 on the Initial Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initi…> of the Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (CCWG-AP), (b) the organization of the public comment phase<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-final-report-of…> on the Proposed Final Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-new-gtld-auction-proce…> of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group, (c) the ICANN Board Resolutions 2022.06.12.13 to 2022.06.12.16 , and (ii) the actions and inactions involving the implementation of the ICANN Grant Giving Program. During its meeting at ICANN80<https://icann80.sched.com/event/1dr33/gnso-council-meeting>, a few GNSO Councilors volunteered to draft a letter to the Board regarding the Request for Reconsideration<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reconsideration-23-2-ipc-reques…>. Here, the Council will hear an update on the draft letter and discuss potential next steps for the Council, if any. 10.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 10.2 - Council Discussion 10.3 - Next Steps Item 11: Any Other Business (20 minutes) 11.1 - Independent Review Process - Implementation Oversight Team * Deadline for public comments<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/irp-iot-proposed-updates…>: 16 September 11.2 - ICANN’s Draft Five Year Strategic Plan * Deadline for public comments<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-strategic-pl…>: 17 September 11.3 - Continuous Improvement Program - Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) Phase 3 Update 11.4 - Publication<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…> of Preliminary Issues Report on Latin Script Diacritics * Deadline for public comments<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…>: 10 September _______________________________ 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 March and November in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 14:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 15:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 17:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 18:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 22:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+2 23:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 00:00 (Friday) Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 05:00 (Friday) Melbourne, Australia (AEST) UTC+10 07:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/3wxk2kd2

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FW: [Ext] 🔥 CLOSES TODAY🔥 Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by Julie Bisland July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] 🔥 CLOSES TODAY🔥 Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1a2299a1-87c3-41fe-82e6-30ebdd57a041…] Monday, 29 July 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=001o3hF22u…> 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 Seeks Input on Draft Processing Specifications Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar to Highlight RDRS, a Tool to Access Non-Public Domain Name Registration Data · TOMORROW ** REVISED DATE: Webinar on Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) · TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY: ICANN to Host Webinars on Applicant Support Program Outreach · TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY: We Need Your Input on the Next Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY26-30 · ICANN Launches Webinar Series for Europe 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · 🔥 CLOSES TODAY🔥 Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · ICANN Board Seeks Input on Applicant Support Program Use of Auction Proceeds · ICANN82 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Public Comment · NEW: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars · Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains · Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments · Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions · Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics · IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures · Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Draft Processing Specifications After negotiations between ICANN org and the Contracted Parties House of the Generic Names Supporting Organization, terms for the DPS have been drafted and are now presented for Public Comment. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar to Highlight RDRS, a Tool to Access Non-Public Domain Name Registration Data This webinar will explain the purpose and benefits of RDRS to registrants and those with a need to access non-public gTLD registration data. Date: Aug 8, 2024, 16:00 UTC Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> TOMORROW ** REVISED DATE: Webinar on Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) This webinar is an opportunity for participants to better understand the service. Date: Tuesday 30 July 2024 (14:00 - 15:30 UTC) Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY: ICANN to Host Webinars on Applicant Support Program Outreach ICANN will host two webinars this month to discuss the upcoming launch of the Applicant Support Program (ASP). The webinars will focus on how the ICANN volunteer community can participate in engagement and outreach efforts to support the ASP. Webinar 1: EMEA Regions | Tuesday, 30 July 2024, at 15:30–16:30 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Webinar 2: The Americas Region | Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 16:00–17:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY: We Need Your Input on the Next Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY26-30 The Board will publish the draft plans for Public Comment on 23 July 2024. Shortly thereafter, the BSPC will host two webinars, on 30 July and 31 July, to run through the draft plans and the Public Comment process, and respond to any immediate questions. To register, please click on your preferred webinar time: Webinar 1: Tuesday, 30 July, at 16:00 UTC [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Webinar 2: Wednesday, 31 July, at 00:00 UTC [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> ICANN Launches Webinar Series for Europe The first webinar, "Identity Verification – Three Approaches," will be held 28 August 2024 from 12:00–13:00 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Action Items CLOSES TODAY: Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building The ICANN Board will evaluate a shortlist of candidates and determine the recipient of this year's award. Please submit nominations via this nomination form [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…>by 29 July 2024 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> ICANN Board Seeks Input on Applicant Support Program Use of Auction Proceeds In order for the Board to finalize the ASP funding plan during its September workshop, the Board requests input, via Board correspondence, by 12 August 2024. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> ICANN82 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN opened the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN82 Community Forum, which is taking place 8 –13 March 2025 in Seattle, United States of America. Application Deadline: 18 August 2024, 23:59 UTC. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Public Comment NEW: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Open for Submissions: 29 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 09 September 2024 Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Open for Submissions: 27 June 2024 Closed for Submissions: 16 August 2024 Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Open for Submissions: 16 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 26 August 2024 Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Open for Submissions: 24 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 23 August 2024 Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Open for Submissions: 18 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 27 August 2024 IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Open for Submissions: 03 July 2024 Closed for Submissions:16 September 2024 Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…> Open for Submissions: 23 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 September 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o3hF22u…>. 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Board readiness document
by Caitlin Tubergen July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Dear Councilors, During the last Council meeting, Support Staff referenced a draft document on the topic of Board Readiness. The draft aims to define board readiness and provide examples of what makes a policy recommendation “board ready”. It also provides examples of some of the improvements the Council has employed to contribute to making policy recommendations more “board ready”. Here is a link to the document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yp_URExoWyQVyZ1sAuyF50gy4AtjmX-qP-enWsx…. As a reminder, the Board Readiness Small Team was tasked with reviewing this document and Kurt’s survey proposal. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Kind regards, Caitlin

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LAST REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 29 July 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 08 August 2024 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 29 July 2024 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 08 August 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/_oBsFQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for ASP and RSP Terms and Conditions
by Terri Agnew July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

FYI There are some new items to check out below including: 1. ICANN Board Seeks Input on Draft Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Reminder: CLOSES MONDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a8c3b47d-2b7f-428e-8c1f-8e6ad955fcbb…] Thursday, 25 July 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=001MUWZoqB…> 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 Seeks Input on Proposed Language for ASP and RSP Terms and Conditions · NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Draft Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Webinars · NEW: ICANN Launches Webinar Series for Europe · NEXT WEEK: Webinar on Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) · NEXT WEEK: ICANN to Host Webinars on Applicant Support Program Outreach · NEXT WEEK: We Need Your Input on the Next Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY26-30 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · 🔥 CLOSES MONDAY🔥 ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · ICANN Board Seeks Input on Applicant Support Program Use of Auction Proceeds · ICANN82 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Public Comment · NEW: Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions · NEW: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> · Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains · IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures · Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments · Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for ASP and RSP Terms and Conditions Please note that this Public Comment proceeding will stay open for 30 days, and ICANN will not accommodate any requests for extensions. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Public Comment Page. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Draft Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework The Board needs your feedback on the clarity and relevance of our vision, the appropriateness of the strategic objectives, and the detailed strategic goals and strategies designed to achieve them. The relevant webinars are listed below under "We Need Your Input on the Next Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY26-30" Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Public Comment Page. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Webinars NEW: ICANN Launches Webinar Series for Europe The first webinar, "Identity Verification – Three Approaches," will be held 28 August 2024 from 12:00–13:00 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> NEXT WEEK: Webinar on Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) This webinar is an opportunity for participants to better understand the service. Date: Tuesday 30 July 2024 (13:00 - 14:30 UTC) Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> NEXT WEEK: ICANN to Host Webinars on Applicant Support Program Outreach ICANN will host two webinars this month to discuss the upcoming launch of the Applicant Support Program (ASP). The webinars will focus on how the ICANN volunteer community can participate in engagement and outreach efforts to support the ASP. Webinar 1: EMEA Regions | Tuesday, 30 July 2024, at 15:30–16:30 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Webinar 2: The Americas Region | Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 16:00–17:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> NEXT WEEK: We Need Your Input on the Next Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY26-30 The Board will publish the draft plans for Public Comment on 23 July 2024. Shortly thereafter, the BSPC will host two webinars, on 30 July and 31 July, to run through the draft plans and the Public Comment process, and respond to any immediate questions. To register, please click on your preferred webinar time: Webinar 1: Tuesday, 30 July, at 16:00 UTC [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Webinar 2: Wednesday, 31 July, at 00:00 UTC [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Action Items CLOSES MONDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building The ICANN Board will evaluate a shortlist of candidates and determine the recipient of this year's award. Please submit nominations via this nomination form [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…>by 29 July 2024 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> ICANN Board Seeks Input on Applicant Support Program Use of Auction Proceeds In order for the Board to finalize the ASP funding plan during its September workshop, the Board requests input, via Board correspondence, by 12 August 2024. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> ICANN82 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN opened the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN82 Community Forum, which is taking place 8 –13 March 2025 in Seattle, United States of America. Application Deadline: 18 August 2024, 23:59 UTC. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Public Comment NEW: Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Open for Submissions: 24 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 23 August 2024 NEW: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Open for Submissions: 23 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 September 2024 Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Open for Submissions: 27 June 2024 Closed for Submissions: 16 August 2024 IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Open for Submissions: 03 July 2024 Closed for Submissions:16 September 2024 Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Open for Submissions: 16 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 26 August 2024 Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…> Open for Submissions: 18 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 27 August 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUWZoqB…>. 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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 29 July 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 08 August 2024 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 29 July 2024 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 08 August 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/_oBsFQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Action Items | GNSO Council meeting 18 July 2024
by Terri Agnew July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday, 18 July 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 18 July 2024 Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) GNSO PR Officer - Roles & Responsibilities Action Items: 1. The GNSO Council directs staff to post the GNSO Public Relations Officer Roles and Responsibilities on the GNSO Procedures page at: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/procedures.%5brequest> 2. The GNSO Council requests the GNSO Secretariat to inform Lawrence Olawale-Roberts he has been selected. Confirmation of GNSO nominees to the Pilot Holistic Review Action Items: 1. The GNSO Council directs the GNSO Secretariat to provide to the staff supporting the PHR the following names of the 7 GNSO Nominees for the PHR Team in order of rank: Anil Jain (AP), Sophie Hey (EU), Tony Holmes (EU), Akinmoyeje Benjamin (AF), Julf (Johan) Helsingius (EU), Caleb Ogundele (NA), and Marie Pattullo (EU). 2. The GNSO Council should advise the staff supporting the PHR Team that Hector Ariel Manoff should be considered an alternate nominee if any of the 7 nominees cannot serve in that role. Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP on Temporary Specification Phase 1 Urgent Requests (20 minutes) Action Items: 1. GNSO Council leadership will consider next steps, including a response to the Board that more work is needed and to request a discussion between the GNSO, the GAC, and the Board. 2. The GAC Communique Small Team to update the guidance on the issue of urgent requests in the response to the Board on the GAC Communique based on the discussion at the 18 July Council meeting. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Accuracy Check-in (20 minutes) Action Items: 1. GNSO Councilors to reach out to the constituencies to propose further ideas on level-setting and how to progress on the issue of data accuracy. 2. Council to send a call for volunteers to develop a letter to the GAC, which can then be referenced in the response to the Board on GAC Issues of Importance. 3. Staff to add this item to the Council August meeting agenda. Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué (10 minutes) Action Items: See item 4 above. Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update from Small Team Plus on Singulars/Plurals (10 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership urges the Small Team to complete its work within a few weeks. Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - SubPro Small Team Supplemental Recommendations - Non-Adopted Recommendations (20 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership to consider a response to the Board on recommendation 18.1 and outreach to promote the recommendations that were adopted. Item 9: COUNCIL UPDATE - Intellectual Property Constituency Request for Reconsideration (10 minutes) Action Items: Greg DiBiase to develop a draft letter for the Small Team to review and subsequently share with Council for discussion at the August meeting. Item 10: Any Other Business (20 minutes) 10.2 - SPS Actions Follow-up Recommendations Report Public Comment Review Action Items: In response to the requests from GNSO Council leadership in emails on the list, GNSO Councilors did not provide specific proposals so these action items will be marked as completed. Board Readiness Action Items: Small Team to review the staff document<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/presentation/gnso-co…> on board readiness and the survey proposal from Kurt Pritz. 10.3 - How We Meet Action Items: GNSO Councilors are reminded for their groups to provide input by 24 July. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Draft Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting 18 July 2024
by John Emery July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 18 July 2024. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> section 3.5: "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 2 August. Thank you, 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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