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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep | 29 October 2025 - Part 1 and Part 2
by Terri Agnew Oct. 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting on 29 October 2025 at 13:15 IST/ UTC. 1. Have question on prep materials for this meeting? Check out the Council Preparatory Materials Cheat Sheet found here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lQ9fqEjD-inZWpni7tx_EKij6_19oGvi/edit?u…>. 1. Question of the month and answer found on materials cheat sheet: Are there guidelines and templates to help GNSO fulfill its roles and obligations? 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda (part 1<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QKafBg> and part 2<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4AuGQ> – Reminder; seating of new council) will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/_KefBg> 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://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQyfBg> in particular the Action Decision Radar<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAyfBg> and the Project List<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg> . 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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Wednesday, 29 October 2025 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew Oct. 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

Dear councilors, Here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann84.sched.com/> on the ICANN84 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Wednesday, 29 October 2025 * 09:00 – 10:00: GNSO Coordination of ROR CCG<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QOz/gnso-coordination-on-ror-ccg> ( All councilors if possible – added on 07 October 2025) * 13:15 – 15:15: GNSO Council Meeting (Part 1 of 2)<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QND/gnso-council-meeting-part-1-of-2> - ( All councilors – outgoing councilors last meeting) * 15:30 – 16:00: GNSO Council Meeting (Part 2 of 2 - Admin meeting)<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QNF/gnso-council-meeting-part-2-of-2-admi…> - ( All councilors: Note INCOMING councilors this will be your first meeting, includes vote on next GNSO Chair) * 16:30 – 17:30: RDRS Standing Committee Work Session (4 of 4)<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QN4/gnso-rdrs-standing-committee-work-ses…> * 19:00 - ? - GNSO Council dinner – GNSO Councilors & GNSO Staff support only - ( All incoming and outgoing councilors ) Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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friendly amendment to the Option 4 IGO/INGO
by desiree-me Oct. 28, 2025

Oct. 28, 2025

Dear Councillors In conversation with some of you I have expressed some unease about the TLD applicant not seeing displayed properly warnings about the existence of the Reserved list, whilst filling in the application form. Links may not be visible enough. I like to propose a small friendly amendment to the Option 4 text, under a) - The application process must prominently display and clearly communicate this List so that TLD applicants are fully aware of its existence and implications prior to filing its choice of the TLD string. b) That Org should contact the relevant protected organizations after String Confirmation Day to ensure they are aware of any applied-for strings that could be considered confusingly similar to those on the Reserved Names list, and are aware of their options for bringing formal Objection or seeking support of the GAC. c) That Org should also contact the GAC after String Confirmation Day to ensure that the GAC are aware of any applied-for strings that could be considered confusingly similar to those on the Reserved Names list, in order that GAC members may consider whether any Early Warning(s) or GAC Consensus Advice would be appropriate. d) We also would encourage the GAC to contact the relevant protected organizations to ensure that they are aware of the applied-for strings and can decide whether to utilize any challenge methods outlined in the AGB. e) That Org should also notify the applicant of the confusingly similar string, and give them the option to withdraw for an appropriate refund. f) The GNSO Council encourages the Board to ensure that Org puts appropriate mechanisms in place to safeguard the strings on the Reserved Names List, pending the conclusion of the Objection period, the outcome of any filed Objection, the outcome of any GAC Consensus Advice against a confusingly similar string, or confirmation from the GAC that it does not intend to issue Consensus Advice. Such an appropriate mechanism might include placing any confusingly similar application on hold, pending such resolution. Hope this is an acceptable friendly amendment. best Desiree — NCA CPH Councillor

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Tuesday, 28 October 2025 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew Oct. 28, 2025

Oct. 28, 2025

Dear councilors, Here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann84.sched.com/> on the ICANN84 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Tuesday, 28 October 2025 * N/A for GNSO Council specific – reminder check the main schedule for other SO/AC, Stakeholder Group, Constituency sessions you may be interested in. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] GNSO NCPH vice-chair appointment
by Terri Agnew Oct. 27, 2025

Oct. 27, 2025

Dear councilors, Please see below the communication from the Non-Contracted Party House regarding the GNSO Vice-Chair. Congratulations Peter! Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM To: "gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org" <gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org>, Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Cc: Fouquart <philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com> Subject: [Ext] GNSO NCPH vice-chair appointment Hi, I am glad on behalf of the NCPH to share that we appointed Peter Akinremi as GNSO vice-chair from NCPH. Best regards, Rafik

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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 03 November 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 13 November 2025 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Oct. 27, 2025

Oct. 27, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 03 November 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 13 November 2025 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://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/XKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Notification For [council@icann.org]
by ICANN . Oct. 27, 2025

Oct. 27, 2025

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Monday, 27 October 2025 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew Oct. 27, 2025

Oct. 27, 2025

Dear councilors, Here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann84.sched.com/> on the ICANN84 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Monday, 27 October 2025 * 09:00 – 10:15: Welcome Ceremony<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QIQ/welcome-ceremony> * 10:45 – 12:00: Geopolitical Forum: WSIS +10 focus<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QIK/geopolitical-forum-wsis+20-focus> * 13:15 – 14:30: Community Session – Review of Review Session 1 of 2<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QIN/review-of-reviews-session-1-of-2> * 15:00 - 16:00: GNSO Council Informal Meeting [Closed session]<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QKM/gnso-council-informal-meeting-c> - ( All councilors) – Closed zoom room will be sent closer to date of meeting * 16:30 – 17:30: Joint Session: ICANN Board and GNSO Council<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QIH/joint-session-icann-board-and-gnso-co…> - ( All councilors) * 19:00– 22:00: Evening Reception at EPIC, The Irish Immigration Museum<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29WEj/evening-reception-at-epic-the-irish-i…> – Please stop by the ICANN Meeting Information Desk at the Convention Centre Dublin on the ground floor on Monday to pick up your special wristband for entry to EPIC. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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IRTs
by farzaneh badii Oct. 26, 2025

Oct. 26, 2025

Hi Council I’d like to raise some general questions about the extent and nature of the Council’s involvement in Implementation Review Team (IRT) deliberations, specifically, when and how such involvement should occur. These questions are not related to any particular IRT discussion but stem from broader observations about process and governance. In a recent instance, I noticed that despite a clear majority position within the IRT, the matter was still referred to the Council. Later, the Board also weighed in, aligning itself with the minority view. This raised questions for me about the appropriate triggers and boundaries for Council and Board engagement in IRT processes. To help clarify this, I’d like to propose the following questions for discussion: 1. Under what circumstances should a Council liaison to an IRT bring an issue to the Council? 2. Should the liaison do so only when directed by the IRT, or can they raise issues on their own initiative? 3. Should matters still be referred to the Council even when there is a clear majority position within the IRT? 4. Similarly, what processes, if any, guide when and how the Board should intervene in IRT deliberations? Should such interventions be based on legal analysis, or on broader policy considerations? I am not suggesting that this discussion delay other ongoing work or votes, but I believe it would be useful for the Council to have a shared understanding of these procedural boundaries. Perhaps we could include this as a discussion item during the Dublin meeting. Farzaneh

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Sunday, 26 October 2025 – REMINDER Clocks adjust by one hour | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew Oct. 26, 2025

Oct. 26, 2025

Dear councilors, Here are the council sessions being held today. Whether onsite or participating remotely, councilor presence is highly encouraged. Please join on time for sound checks and for the sessions to begin in a timely manner. Zoom access information will not be circulated on this list, please refer to your schedule <https://icann84.sched.com/> on the ICANN84 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Sunday, 26 October 2025 – REMINDER Clocks adjust by one hour * 09:00 – 10:00: GNSO Working Session (1 of 2)<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QJI/gnso-working-session-1-of-2> - ( All councilors) * 10:30 – 12:00: DNS Abuse Work Session<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QJN/gnso-dns-abuse-work-session> * 13:15 – 14:30: GNSO Working Session (2 of 2)<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QJK/gnso-working-session-2-of-2> - ( All councilors) - Photo in-session * 15:00 – 16:00: Joint GAC and GNSO Council<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QJ3/joint-meeting-gac-and-gnso> - ( All councilors) * 16:30 – 17:30: RDRS Standing Committee Work Session (3 of 4)<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QKV/gnso-rdrs-standing-committee-work-ses…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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