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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2024 meetings
by Terri Agnew Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 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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[Gnso-board-readiness-smallteam] Board Readiness - note to Board
by kurt kjpritz.com Oct. 1, 2024

Oct. 1, 2024

Hello Councillors: As you might recall, the Council agreed to form a small team to investigate the "Board readiness” of GNSO Policy Recommendations. In a couple past Council sessions we discussed the mission and methodology of the small team. To date, the team has been: * Compiling lists of non-adopted recommendations * Developing a list of potential interviewees from recent PDPs * Developing a list of interview questions * Preparing a note to the Board requesting their participation on the effort. I am writing to provide you some notice about that last bullet item, as we are planning to send to send a note to the Board this week (the week of 30 September). Both ICANN staff and Greg thought it be best to run the draft past the Council (which I happily do) prior to sending on to the Board. It is attached, although the small team might have some additional edits. Let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Kurt

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN84 in Muscat, Oman: Addressing Community Concerns
by Julie Bisland Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2024

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN84 in Muscat, Oman: Addressing Community Concerns [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=d1386fea-ba82-4350-8981-d80c0ad4011b…] Monday, 30 September 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=001CQNndwt…> 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 ICANN81 · NEW: Excitement Builds for ICANN81 Annual General Meeting in Istanbul · Register Now for ICANN81 · ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 · NEXT WEEK: ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN84 in Muscat, Oman: Addressing Community Concerns · NEW: ICANN Grant Program Update · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM · NEW: Thaana Script Community Forms Root Zone Label Generation Rules Generation Panel · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Events · NEW: CTU ICTWeek 2024 · NEW: CyberChess · LAC DNS Week and ICANN DNS Symposium · Pakistan School on Internet Governance 2024 (pkSIG) · 2024 Canada Youth IGF · ICANN's Canada Week: Training, Tutorials, and Roundtable Discussions Webinars · Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program · NEW: Webinar for Middle East GAC Members 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · DEADLINE EXTENDED: Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey · NextGen@ICANN82 Applications · NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations Public Comment · NEW: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM · CLOSES TODAY: Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review · Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates ICANN81 NEW: Excitement Builds for ICANN81 Annual General Meeting in Istanbul As the home of ICANN's Middle East and Africa office and the host country for ICANN81, the GSE Middle East team is committed to expanding outreach and engagement efforts across the Republic of Türkiye. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Register Now for ICANN81 ICANN81 will be held 09 - 14 November 2024 at the Istanbul Congress Center. Register and Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 The ICANN Reviews Program encompasses the management of Specific Reviews and Organizational Reviews, including any resulting implementation work that relates to improving the reviews process. The ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team is available to your group to engage on the status of several initiatives underway to improve ICANN Reviews, including: · Launch of the Pilot Holistic Review · Progress of the work led by the community to evolve Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program · Planning for the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review Schedule an engagement with us by contacting rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NEXT WEEK: ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 4 October 2024, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN84 in Muscat, Oman: Addressing Community Concerns We recognize the concerns surrounding ICANN84, particularly for LGBTQ+ attendees, and we are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NEW: ICANN Grant Program Update The evaluation and assessment of applications for the ICANN Grant Program's first cycle is on schedule and set to conclude at the end of 2024. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM The renewal proposal is the result of bilateral discussions between ICANN and Verisign. Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Blog Post [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Public Comment Page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NEW: Thaana Script Community Forms Root Zone Label Generation Rules Generation Panel This script is used for writing the Maldivian language known as Dhivehi. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Events NEW: CTU ICTWeek 2024 Date: Monday 30 September 2024 (13:00 UTC) - Saturday 5 October 2024 (13:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NEW: CyberChess The CyberChess conference is a cornerstone of cybersecurity events within the Baltic states. Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024 (07:00 UTC) - Thursday 3 October 2024 (07:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> ICANN's Canada Week: Training, Tutorials, and Roundtable Discussions ICANN is excited to announce its participation in a week of Internet-related activities in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, from 18 to 25 October 2024. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Webinars Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program The webinars will provide an overview of the requirements for evaluation, a description of the testing that will be conducted, and an explanation of the overall evaluation process. Webinar 1: Tuesday, 1 October 2024 from 15:00–16:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Webinar 2: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 from 00:00–1:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NEW: Webinar for Middle East GAC Members This is a closed webinar for GAC members mainly from the Middle East to update them on some hot topics. Date: Thursday 3 October 2024 (09:00 - 10:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Action Items DEADLINE EXTENDED: Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey Community input will help ICANN identify opportunities for continuous improvement regarding ODP objectives and related mechanisms in the policy lifecycle to fulfill the needs of the Board, community, and org. Deadline: 11 October 2024 Read more and access the survey here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NextGen@ICANN82 Applications ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North America region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN82 Community Forum. ICANN82 is scheduled to be held in Seattle, Washington, from 8–13 March 2025. Deadline: 11 October 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations to fill three (3) slots for the 2025 Mentor Program. These appointments will serve for the ICANN82-84 meetings. Nominations must be submitted no later than Thursday, 31 October 2024. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations to fill three (3) slots for selection committee members. Each SO/AC is asked to nominate candidates for these positions. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee volunteers by Thursday, 31 October 2024. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. Each selection committee member will serve for a period of two (2) years beginning with ICANN82. For program details please visit our page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…>. Public Comment NEW: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Open for Submissions: 26 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 05 November 2024 CLOSES TODAY: Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2024 Closed for Submissions: 30 September 2024 Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Open for Submissions: 10 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 October 2024 Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…> Open for Submissions: 12 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 24 October 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CQNndwt…>. 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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 07 October 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 17 October at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2024

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 07 October 2024 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 17 October 2024 at 13:00 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/VAB-Fg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Draft Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting 19 September 2024
by John Emery Sept. 27, 2024

Sept. 27, 2024

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 19 September 2024.If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure section 3.5: "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 7 October. Thank you. Kind Regards, 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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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Sets Expected Evaluation Fee for New gTLD Applications in the Next Round
by Julie Bisland Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

FYI -- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Sets Expected Evaluation Fee for New gTLD Applications in the Next Round [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ea4e9315-572e-4570-9b2f-0a0aaf0541eb…] Thursday, 26 September 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=001HMKOUeS…> 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 ICANN81 · Register Now for ICANN81 · ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 · NEXT WEEK: ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Sets Expected Evaluation Fee for New gTLD Applications in the Next Round · NEW: Highlights of the September ICANN Board Workshop · NEW: ICANN Announces Standing Panel for Independent Review Process · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Events · LAC DNS Week and ICANN DNS Symposium · Pakistan School on Internet Governance 2024 (pkSIG) · 2024 Canada Youth IGF · ICANN's Canada Week: Training, Tutorials, and Roundtable Discussions Webinars · Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · DEADLINE EXTENDED: Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey · NextGen@ICANN82 Applications · NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations Public Comment · CLOSES MONDAY: Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review · Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates ICANN81 Register Now for ICANN81 ICANN81 will be held 09 - 14 November 2024 at the Istanbul Congress Center. Register and Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 The ICANN Reviews Program encompasses the management of Specific Reviews and Organizational Reviews, including any resulting implementation work that relates to improving the reviews process. The ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team is available to your group to engage on the status of several initiatives underway to improve ICANN Reviews, including: · Launch of the Pilot Holistic Review · Progress of the work led by the community to evolve Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program · Planning for the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review Schedule an engagement with us by contacting rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> NEXT WEEK: ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 4 October 2024, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Sets Expected Evaluation Fee for New gTLD Applications in the Next Round ICANN has set the expected evaluation fee for the next round of new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications. The expected fee will be USD $227,000. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> NEW: Highlights of the September ICANN Board Workshop ICANN Board of Directors convened in Los Angeles, California, 6–8 September to continue our work in several areas. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> NEW: ICANN Announces Standing Panel for Independent Review Process The formation of a Standing Panel represents the completion of a process intended to streamline and ensure consistency in ICANN's consideration of disputes that challenge its accountability. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Events LAC DNS Week and ICANN DNS Symposium Date: Sunday, 22 September 2024 - Friday, 27 September 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> Pakistan School on Internet Governance 2024 (pkSIG) Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2024 - Friday, 27 September 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> 2024 Canada Youth IGF Date: Friday, 27 September 2024 (13:30 - 21:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> ICANN's Canada Week: Training, Tutorials, and Roundtable Discussions ICANN is excited to announce its participation in a week of Internet-related activities in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, from 18 to 25 October 2024. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> Webinars Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program The webinars will provide an overview of the requirements for evaluation, a description of the testing that will be conducted, and an explanation of the overall evaluation process. Webinar 1: Tuesday, 1 October 2024 from 15:00–16:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> Webinar 2: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 from 00:00–1:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> Action Items DEADLINE EXTENDED: Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey Community input will help ICANN identify opportunities for continuous improvement regarding ODP objectives and related mechanisms in the policy lifecycle to fulfill the needs of the Board, community, and org. Deadline: 11 October 2024 Read more and access the survey here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> NextGen@ICANN82 Applications ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North America region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN82 Community Forum. ICANN82 is scheduled to be held in Seattle, Washington, from 8–13 March 2025. Deadline: 11 October 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HMKOUeS…> NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations to fill three (3) slots for the 2025 Mentor Program. These appointments will serve for the ICANN82-84 meetings. Nominations must be submitted no later than Thursday, 31 October 2024. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. 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Recordings | Informal Joint Meeting with GNSO Appointed Board members and GNSO Council| Wednesday, 25 September 2024
by Terri Agnew Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the Informal Joint Meeting with GNSO Appointed Board members and GNSO Council held on Wednesday, 25 September 2025 at 21:00 UTC. Audio only: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/TEJ57WqWUf_X0XmnnBBAn83jqV-0w4H6b5FRy6Pzet6W… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/hlAEo8tB8iLX03Ow8AxhvS-_P-FOeKtb8H31_bxflIN… The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Calendar page. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calen…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | Informal Joint Meeting with GNSO Appointed Board members and GNSO Council | Wednesday, 25 September 2024
by Terri Agnew Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

**Starting in 15 minutes GNSO Councilors: Please let us know at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> if you are unable to make it. Dear all, The Informal Joint Meeting with GNSO Appointed Board members and GNSO Council is scheduled on Wednesday, 25 September at 21:00 UTC for 1 hour. 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/XoHKFQ Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/ms8t8ues 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 <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. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Follow up on letter re: string contention resolution
by DiBiase, Gregory Sept. 24, 2024

Sept. 24, 2024

Dear Councilors, Council leadership has had a chance to reflect on the letter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/sinha…> from the Board on the adjustments to string contention resolution. It is clear that the Board's suggested approach to string contention is balancing a number of different factors, such as relevant SubPro Recommendations, ALAC Advice, GAC Advice, as well as auction expert guidance. I'll quickly break down each subject and give you Council Leadership's take going into our meeting with our GNSO-appointed Board members. * Auction Methodology: There will be no changes to the 2012 process (The GNSO did not approve recommendations to change this mechanism). This should bring some certainty to applicants. We do not see an action item from Council on this item and believe the IRT is in the best position to work out details and take on community inputs. * Alternative Strings: This approach is inventive but does not appear inconsistent with Policy. It essentially allows an applicant to select alternative stings, with the option to discard the first considered for the next one in line should the first one trigger a contention set. Since this is not against any policy, and appears to be primarily an implementation issue designed to reduce the number of applicants caught up in contention, we do not see an action item from Council on this item and believe the IRT is in the best position to work out details and take on community inputs. * Un-adoption of Recommendation 20.6: This change would prevent resolution of contention sets through the formation of joint ventures. Like non-adopted Recommendations, this triggers an option for the Council to develop a Supplemental Recommendation in response. Importantly, it does not trigger an obligation to submit a Supplemental Recommendation (and given the binary nature of this issue, a supplemental recommendation may not be fruitful). Council leadership suggests that Councilors begin outreach within their C's/SG's to determine whether or not the community has an appetite for additional work on this topic or if Council should just let Recommendation 20.6 go as we have with several non-adopted Recommendations in the past. On a more high-level note, while the reversal of an ICANN Board adopted GNSO recommendation (and the lack of obviously available tools to do so) has been a hypothetical, it has now become a reality. We will need to understand from the GNSO-appointed Board members what mechanism the Board is using. Specifically, we need to understand at what point the Board can withdraw its support for an already adopted Recommendation without that becoming Board policy making. We will need to balance the Council's priority to maintain the timeline for the Next Round of the New gTLD Program against what may be a gap in the procedural mechanisms for the Board to perform this action. We should consider whether to avoid the procedural debate at this stage and instead, seek to document and memorialize the process in the very near future (at the SPS perhaps). We look forward to both the initial conversations with the GNSO-appointed Board members and the input from Councilors about our path forward. Thanks, Greg

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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 07 October 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 17 October at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Sept. 24, 2024

Sept. 24, 2024

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 07 October 2024 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 17 October 2024 at 13:00 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/VAB-Fg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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