March 2025 - council - lists.icann.org

Notice | Official appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Dear Council, Please find attached the letter on the official appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This will posted on the Correspondence page [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence…> on the GNSO website shortly. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2025 meetings
by Terri Agnew Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

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

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FW: Interim appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Dear Council, Please find attached the letter informing you of the interim appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This was sent to John Jeffrey, ICANN Secretary and posted on the Correspondence page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Call for volunteers: GNSO Council DNS Abuse Small Team
by Caitlin Tubergen April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Dear Councilors, The following action item came out of the GNSO Council Working Session (2 of 3)<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpW8/gnso-council-working-session-2-of-3> at ICANN82 on 9 March 2025: GNSO Council to reconvene the DNS Abuse Small Team via a new assignment form with the scope to include consideration of: 1) the insights provided by ICANN Org (Compliance) and the INFERMAL study; 2) the previous Small Team recommendations and implementation; and 3) list potential next steps on what other work (policy, further research, etc.) might be needed to address DNS abuse. If you would like to participate in the GNSO Council DNS Abuse Small Team, please let us know by responding to this message by Friday, 28 March. Thank you! Kind regards, Caitlin

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Motion re: Billing Contact
by DiBiase, Gregory April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Attachment protected by Amazon: [Billing Contact Motion.docx] https://us-west-2.secure-attach.amazon.com/780ad4f6-b31a-4303-b140-dbb57b44… Amazon has replaced the attachment in this email with a download link. Downloads will be available until April 27, 2025, 15:24 (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 Hello All, Please see the attached motion in which the GNSO Council would confirm to ICANN that the EPDP Team did intend to modify the current Registrar Accreditation Agreement requirements related to billing contact, and that the current RAA requirements for the collection, retention, and escrow of billing contact have been eliminated by the Registration Data Policy. We have added language noting the exceptional circumstances surrounding this issue. We are also cognizant that several Councilors preferred a different approach to resolving this issue. We appreciate this perspective, however, given the amount of discussion to date, Leadership believes a putting this matter to vote is the appropriate next step. We appreciate everyone's thoughtful comments on this matter and hope we can resolve at April's meeting. Thanks, Greg

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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 10 April 2025 Meeting
by Steve Chan March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

Dear all, Please see links below to the latest version of the GNSO Council’s Portfolio Management Tool Suite for the meeting on 10 April 2025. Agenda: * https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKafBg Motions: * https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JKifBg Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework (PPMF): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/TgyfBg * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQyfBg * **Action/Decision Radar (ADR): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAyfBg * **Project List (PL): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg * **Action Items (AIs): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/64OeBg * Council Small Teams (CSTs): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JS6fBg * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * None for this period Key Project Changes or Milestones for this Period: * GNSO Council to consider Board Report to the Final Report of the Transfer Policy Review WG * GNSO Council consideration of GAC advice, if any * GNSO Council to consider resolution on EPDP_P1 Billing Contact * GNSO Council to consider next steps on Whois Implementation Advisory Group * ICANN83 – Prague Planning * Active Project Packages: * IDN_DLS: TBD * IRT Status Page: https://www.icann.org/policy/implementation Key Project Activities for May/June 2025: * GNSO Council to consider next steps regarding DNS Abuse * GNSO Council to consider next steps regarding Registration Data Accuracy * GNSO Council to consider next steps on RPMs Phase 2 – UDRP Review * GNSO Council to initiate Expression of Interest for non-CPH candidate to CSC * GNSO Council to consider next steps in consideration of a review of the Expiration Policy * Board consideration on launching ATRT4 Please let staff know if you have any questions. Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Draft Minutes of 12 March 2025 GNSO Council Meeting
by John Emery March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 12 March 2025. 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 1 April. Thank you. Sincerely, 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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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 10 April 2025
by Terri Agnew March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKafBg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5bsuykt5 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/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Passcode: mkt7*ULa9b If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 910 4823 5847 Passcode: 9213420189 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a6JrPP2u5 Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/yKefBg> 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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FINDAL REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 31 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 10 April 2025 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 31 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 10 April 2025 15 21:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] WEDNESDAY: Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB
by Julie Bisland March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] WEDNESDAY: Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ad0498c0-aff8-40fa-8c6c-43291286f019…] Monday, 31 March 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: RSSAC061 Guidelines for Changing IP Addresses · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · TOMORROW: ICANN82 Multi lingual read-out (by EURALO) · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · WEDNESDAY: Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules Events · These events occur in March and April 2025. Information Sharing NEW: RSSAC061 Guidelines for Changing IP Addresses This publication defines guidelines for, and expectations on, RSOs regarding such address changes. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83. Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> 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=001CfRxCTi…>. 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=001CfRxCTi…>. 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=001CfRxCTi…> 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=001CfRxCTi…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars TOMORROW: ICANN82 Multi lingual read-out (by EURALO) This readout webinar, in a pitch tour format, is to summarize and discuss selected topics from the ICANN82 Meeting. Speakers from ICANN Board, ICANN org and the different constituencies will provide an overview of the highlights and key take-aways. Date: Tuesday, 01 April 2025, 17:00 - 19:00 UTC Read more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> Action Items Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> Public Comment WEDNESDAY: Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> Open for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2025 Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…>. Events These events occur in March and April 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…>. · Capacity Development Sessions at EDP University · ICANN Stakeholder Engagement Meeting: Next Round of New gTLDs - South Africa (Cape Town) · North America Universal Acceptance Day · New gTLD Next Round special outreach in Abuja (Nigeria) · The Prague Dialogue: Internet Governance & Disinformation Challenges · Opportunities in the Next Evolution of the Domain Name System Volume 7, Issue 24 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 03 April 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CfRxCTi…>

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