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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep | 19 September 2024 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting on 19 September 2024 at 05:00 UTC 1. 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. It is also attached to this email for your convenience. 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://community.icann.org/x/DYDyEg> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/L4DlFQ> 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…> 1. 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/x/14vzC> and the Project List<https://community.icann.org/x/1YvzC> . 1. 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>. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 19 September 2024
by Terri Agnew Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at 05:00 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…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/DYDyEg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/47y2u9fh 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/L4DlFQ> 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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FW: Council Comment on Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30
by DiBiase, Gregory Sept. 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

Attachment protected by Amazon: [GNSO Council Comment_ Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30.docx] https://us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com/57aa89d1-fe38-4f0d-a323-545edc26… Amazon has replaced attachment with download link. Downloads will be available until October 12, 2024, 17:15 (UTC+00:00). [Tell us what you think] https://amazonexteu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehuz6zGo8YnsRKK [For more information click here] https://docs.secure-attach.amazon.com/guide Dear Councilors, My apologies- I made a mistake below. Deadline to submit is 17 September. So please provide any feedback by 16 September. Thanks, Greg From: DiBiase, Gregory Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2024 7:01 AM To: 'council(a)gnso.icann.org' <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: Council Comment on Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 Dear Councilors, During our August meeting we noted the open public comment<https://www.icann.org/ar/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-strategic-pl…> on ICANN's Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30. We called attention to Strategic Goal 1.2: Enhance the Agility and Effectiveness of Policy and Advice Development which directly relates to GNSO Council work. Council Leadership is concerned that this this goal's designation of "Strategic Intensity, Heightened Attention" will result in that goal becoming a large-scale project, which may draw attention away from the work that the Council has already agreed to undertake, much of which will initiate prior to the next 5-year plan even coming into effect. Council Leadership drafted a short comment recommending that the designation of Moderate Attention might be more appropriate for this goal. Please review. We will discuss in our September meeting. Thanks, Greg

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Motion on Singulars & Plurals
by Paul McGrady Sept. 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

Dear Fellow Councilors, It is with great happiness that I attach the motion from the Small Team Plus on the issue of Singulars & Plurals. I'm looking forward to our discussion on this motion, and hopefully positive vote, on our next Council call. I would like to commend the diligent work of the members of the Small Team Plus in reaching a conclusion to our work. I'd also like to say a special thank you to Julie Hedlund and Steve Chan for helping us get this across the finish line. Both are tireless and creative and we are lucky to have them. Best, Paul [cid:image001.jpg@01DB029C.A7F02AD0] 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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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Announces Pilot Holistic Review Team
by Julie Bisland Sept. 16, 2024

Sept. 16, 2024

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Announces Pilot Holistic Review Team [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=5dc57887-2b8d-4a72-ba0b-8423e3d79c2e…] Monday, 16 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=001xwgcJCj…> 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 · ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · NEW: ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers · NEW: ICANN Announces Pilot Holistic Review Team · NEW: ICANN84 Annual General Meeting Location Announced · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 7 September 2024 · NEW: A Path Forward: Contention Set Resolution for the New gTLD Program: Next Round · NEW: Driving Toward Our Future Events · NEW: Libya School on Internet Governance 2024 · NEW: APTLD86 · NEW: Digital Skills Forum 2024 · NEW: ICANN Technical Training Europe: Advanced DNSSEC · NEW: Aspen Digital CyberSummit · NEW: CaribNOG28 Webinars · TOMORROW: LAC RDRS Webinar · Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · TOMORROW: Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Open for Public Comment · 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: PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments · NEW: PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics · NEW: PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) · CLOSES TODAY: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures · CLOSES TODAY: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program · CLOSES TOMORROW: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 · 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=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…> Information Sharing NEW: 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=001xwgcJCj…>. 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>. NEW: 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=001xwgcJCj…>. 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=001xwgcJCj…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! NEW: ICANN Announces Pilot Holistic Review Team The Pilot Holistic Review Team is tasked with developing the guidelines and methodologies for the future Holistic Review, recommended by the third Accountability and Transparency Review Team. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: ICANN84 Annual General Meeting Location Announced ICANN announced that Muscat, Oman, has been selected as the location for the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting. The event will take place from 25–30 October 2025 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 7 September 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 7 September 2024 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…>. NEW: A Path Forward: Contention Set Resolution for the New gTLD Program: Next Round During its workshop in Los Angeles (6–8 September 2024), the ICANN Board spent considerable time discussing the resolution of contention sets in the New gTLD Program: Next Round (Next Round). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: Driving Toward Our Future The ICANN community is a place where all participants should feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued. This is a belief that my fellow Board members and I are committed to protecting. In support of this, the Board has been relentlessly committed to change, with an intense focus on transformation. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> Events NEW: Libya School on Internet Governance 2024 Date: Monday 16 September 2024 (13:00 - 14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: APTLD86 Date: Tuesday 17 September 2024 (02:27 UTC) - Thursday 19 September 2024 (10:27 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: Digital Skills Forum 2024 Date: Tuesday 17 September 2024 (06:00 UTC) - Friday 20 September 2024 (14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: ICANN Technical Training Europe: Advanced DNSSEC Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024 (12:00 - 13:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: Aspen Digital CyberSummit Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00 - 20:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: CaribNOG28 Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00 UTC) - Saturday 21 September 2024 (13:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> Webinars TOMORROW: LAC RDRS Webinar This webinar will explain the purpose and benefits of RDRS to registrants and those with a need to access non-public generic top-level domain registration data. Date: Tuesday 17 September 2024 (16:00 - 17:00 UTC) Read More & Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> Action Items TOMORROW: Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Open for Public Comment The Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework is open for Public Comment through 17 September 2024. Read More and Participate [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> The Board Strategic Planning Committee co-chairs hosted two community webinars on 30 and 31 July 2024 to provide an in-depth overview of the plans. The zoom Recordings are posted here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…>. 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: 27 September 2024 Read more and access the survey here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…>. Public Comment NEW: PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> NEW: PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> CLOSES TODAY: 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=001xwgcJCj…> Open for Submissions: 03 July 2024 Closed for Submissions:16 September 2024 CLOSES TODAY: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> Submissions Opening Date: 7 August 2024 Submissions Closing Date:16 September 2024 CLOSES TOMORROW: 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=001xwgcJCj…> Open for Submissions: 23 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 September 2024 Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…> 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=001xwgcJCj…>. 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UPDATE | Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 19 September 2024
by Terri Agnew Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

Hello all, An additional item has been added to AOB on the GNSO Council agenda<https://community.icann.org/x/DYDyEg>. 8.6 - Contention sets for the New gTLD Program: Next Round (Next Round)<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/sinha…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 3:22 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org>, "liaison6c(a)gnso.icann.org" <liaison6c(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 19 September 2024 Dear all, Please find below the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting taking place on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at 05:00 UTC for 2 hours This has been posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/DYDyEg>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO GNSO Council Agenda 19 September 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/L4DlFQ. 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, 19 September 2024 at 05:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/47y2u9fh 22:00 Los Angeles (Wednesday); 01:00 Washington DC; 06:00 London; 07:00 Paris; 08:00 Moscow; 15:00 Melbourne 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 18 July 2024 were posted on 02 August 2024. Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 08 August 2024 were posted on 23 August. 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) * Motion to Approve Proposed Modifications to GNSO Operating Procedures Relating to Election of Board Seat No. 13 <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/gnso-op-proced…> * Approval of the 2024 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Slate. In accordance with Section 17.2 (d) of the ICANN Bylaw and per the CSC Charter, the full membership of the CSC must be approved by the GNSO Council. The Council approves the full slate of members and liaisons, noting that the ASO has declined to appoint a liaison. Members: Dmitry Burkov (EU) Appointing Organization: RySG Term: 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2025 Federico Neves (LAC) Appointing Organization: ccNSO Term: 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2025 Pablo Rodriguez (NA) Appointing Organization: ccNSO Term: 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2026 Rick Wilhelm (NA) Appointing Organization: RySG Term: 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2026 Liaisons: Joe Abley Appointing Organization: SSAC Term: 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2026 Tracy Hackshaw Appointing Organization: GAC Term: 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2026 Hiro Hotta Appointing Organization: RSSAC Term: 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2026 Milton Mueller Appointing Organization: GNSO (Non-Registry) Term: 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2025 Holly Raiche Appointing Organization: ALAC Term: 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2025 Amy Creamer Appointing Organization: PTI Term: No term limit ASO has advised that it will not send a liaison to the CSC for the 2024 slate. Alternates: Maarten Aertsen Appointing Organization: SSAC Term: 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2026 Gloria Atwine Katuuku Appointing Organization: GAC Term: 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2026 Ejikeme Egbuogu Appointing Organization: ALAC Term: 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2025 John Gbadamosi Appointing Organization: GNSO (Non-Registry) Term: 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2025 Daniel Migault Appointing Organization: RSSAC Term: 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2026 Nicklas Pousette Appointing Organization: ccNSO Term: 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025 Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Supplemental Recommendation on Singulars/Plurals (20 minutes) In March 2023, the ICANN Board approved the majority of the recommendations contained in the Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent PDP, but also placed some recommendations into a pending status. The Council convened a small team that worked collaboratively with the ICANN Board to resolve all pending recommendations. While the majority of the pending recommendations were able to be adopted by the ICANN Board, recommendations across six Topics were non adopted by the ICANN Board. 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 the strawperson, or an amended version, could be agreed upon. The Small Team Plus worked to develop a Supplemental Recommendation, seeking to agree on a limited exception procedure for strings found to be singulars and plurals of each other in the same language. The Small Team Plus was ultimately unable to reach agreement on the exception procedure and ultimately reached consensus on proceeding without any exception procedure. Here, the Council will vote on the Supplemental Recommendation on Singulars/Plurals<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/final-suppleme…>. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, Small Team Plus Chair) 4.2 - Council Vote (Voting threshold: GNSO Supermajority in order to trigger the threshold that “the Board shall adopt the recommendation unless more than two-thirds (2/3) of the Board determines that such policy is not in the interests of the ICANN community or ICANN.”) 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Registration Data Accuracy (20 minutes) The Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team was initiated by the GNSO Council in July 2021 per the formation instructions<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/registrat…>. The Scoping Team 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, however, the Council will continue to discuss how to best proceed on this topic and will vote to defer the consideration of the Scoping Team’s two recommendations for an additional six months. Here, the Council will vote to defer the Scoping Team’s recommendations #1 (voluntary registrar survey) and #2 (registrar audit). 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 5.2 - Council Vote (Voting threshold: Simple Majority) 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: 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. However, during the August meeting, some Councilors suggested potentially convening a small team to discuss how to make progress on this topic. Council Leadership has worked on a proposal of how to solicit additional feedback from GNSO groups with directed questions, in order to receive information from which an eventual small team (if that is the Council’s chosen vehicle) can decide how to handle the important topic of accuracy. Here, the Council will discuss Council’s Leadership’s proposal. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations (20 minutes) In July 2013, the GNSO Council formed a Working Group, which was tasked<https://community.icann.org/x/5FV-Ag> to provide the GNSO Council with a set of recommendations on a number of questions that specifically related to policy and implementation in a GNSO context. In June 2015, the GNSO Council adopted the Policy and Implementation Working Group Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/policy-implementation-recommendations-01ju…>, followed by Board approval of the parts pertaining to the ICANN Bylaws in September 2015. These recommendations resulted in the establishment of a set of new mechanisms, including the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP), Consensus Policy Implementation Framework (CPIF), and others. As part of the GNSO Council resolution<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/1999-2019#201506>, it was recommended that “a review of these recommendations is carried out at the latest five years following their implementation to assess whether the recommendations have achieved what they set out to do and/or whether any further enhancements or changes are needed”. The PSR discusses the contents of the Policy and Implementation Recommendations and their performance against stated objectives by the GNSO Council and the ICANN community, based on readily available data, staff observations, and analysis to date. The report is intended to serve as input to the GNSO Council’s review of the policy and implementation related efforts, including, for example: * The GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) * The GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) * The GNSO Input Process (GIP) * The Implementation Review Team (IRT) Principles & Guidelines * The Consensus Policy Implementation Framework (CPIF) Here, the Council will receive an update from the ICANN org staff who assisted in drafting the PSR. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Peter Eakin, Policy Research Specialist) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: Any Other Business (30 minutes) 8.1 - GNSO Council SPS 8.2 - Update on ICANN81 planning and GNSO Draft schedule<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/update-icann81…> 8.3 - Latin Diacritics Public Comment Preliminary Issue Report 8.4 - Reminder: Informal Joint Meeting with GNSO Appointed Board Members and GNSO Council<https://community.icann.org/x/XoHKFQ> (25 Sept at 21:00 UTC) 8.5 - Update from Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Implementation Review Team<https://community.icann.org/x/VA2sAw> Liaisons 8.6 - Contention sets for the New gTLD Program: Next Round (Next Round)<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/sinha…> _______________________________ 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 05:00 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 22:00 (Wednesday) San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 23:00 (Wednesday) New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 01:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 02:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 06:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+2 07:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 08:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 13:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEST) UTC+10 15:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/47y2u9fh

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Final Issue Report on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics
by John Emery Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

Dear Councilors, Further the resolution<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202405> passed on 16 May 2024 requesting a Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics, please find attached the Final Issue Report on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics. A summary report of the 41 public comments received can be found in Annex B of the Final Issue Report and on the closed public comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…> page. 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: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Greg DiBiase - Contention Sets
by Terri Agnew Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

Dear GNSO Council, Please find letter attached regarding the resolution of contention sets for the Next Round of the New gTLD Program. This will be posted shortly on the GNSO Correspondence webpage<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2024>. Happy Friday! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:56 AM To: Gregory DiBiase <dibiase(a)amazon.com>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org> Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Greg DiBiase - Contention Sets Dear Greg DiBiase, Please find the attached letter from ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha regarding the resolution of contention sets for the Next Round of the New gTLD Program. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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Motion on Registration Data Accuracy
by Nacho Amadoz Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

Dear Councillors, Please see the attached motion regarding the Registration Data Accuracy Scoping Team’s Recommendations #1 and #2. Council leadership will follow up with a detailed proposal on this topic. Thanks. Nacho Amadoz

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FW: [Ext] NEW: NIS2 Consultation and Next Steps
by Julie Bisland Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: NIS2 Consultation and Next Steps [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a0e79ff2-eef5-4833-8f9f-b19611c05069…] Thursday, 12 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=00163GPfUH…> 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 · ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: Reminder to Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase (ODP) Community Consultation Survey · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Updates · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for Next Round Applicant Guidebook · NEW: NIS2 Consultation and Next Steps · Africa Internet Summit 2024 Webinars · Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Open for Public Comment · Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey · DEADLINE EXTENDED: NextGen@ICANN82 Applications · NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations Public Comment · NEW: Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · NEW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates · CLOSES TODAY: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available · CLOSES MONDAY: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures · CLOSES MONDAY: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program · CLOSES TUESDAY: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 · Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review 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=00163GPfUH…> 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=00163GPfUH…>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> 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=00163GPfUH…> Information Sharing NEW: Reminder to Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase (ODP) Community Consultation Survey More information regarding this request and the ODP Community Consultation can be found from the following ICANN announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…>. NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Updates These Reference LGRs are reference Internationalized Domain Name tables in a machine-readable format and are developed in the context of either a language or a script with consultation from relevant language and script communities. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for Next Round Applicant Guidebook This is the second in a series of Public Comment proceedings that will gather input from the ICANN community on proposed language for selected sections of the Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> NEW: NIS2 Consultation and Next Steps As we move closer to the October deadline, it remains important for all stakeholders to stay engaged and proactive, ensuring a uniform transposition of NIS2 which not only recognizes the uniqueness of national ecosystems but also aligns with international standards, safeguarding the integrity of the DNS and the broader internet ecosystem. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> Africa Internet Summit 2024 AIS’24 is a platform for the Internet community to gather to discuss, collaborate, learn, and disseminate information about these key areas of Africa’s Internet development. Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024 (07:00 UTC) - Saturday 14 September 2024 (07:00 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> 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=00163GPfUH…> 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=00163GPfUH…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> Action Items NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Open for Public Comment The Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework is open for Public Comment through 17 September 2024. Read More and Participate [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> The Board Strategic Planning Committee co-chairs hosted two community webinars on 30 and 31 July 2024 to provide an in-depth overview of the plans. The zoom Recordings are posted here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…>. 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: 27 September 2024 Read more and access the survey here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> DEADLINE EXTENDED: 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=00163GPfUH…> 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=00163GPfUH…>. Public Comment NEW: 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=00163GPfUH…> Open for Submissions: 10 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 October 2024 NEW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> Open for Submissions: 12 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 24 October 2024 CLOSES TODAY: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 September 2024 CLOSES MONDAY: 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=00163GPfUH…> Open for Submissions: 03 July 2024 Closed for Submissions:16 September 2024 CLOSES MONDAY: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> Submissions Opening Date: 7 August 2024 Submissions Closing Date:16 September 2024 CLOSES TUESDAY: 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=00163GPfUH…> Open for Submissions: 23 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 September 2024 Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2024 Closed for Submissions: 30 September 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00163GPfUH…>. 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