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Council photo
by Prudence Malinki March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

Dear Councillors, It was a pleasure spending time with you this week! I hope you have all had a productive week. Here's the group shot of those who were able to make it! (Thanks for taking the photo Terri and thanks everyone for taking the time to take the photo) [image/jpeg] Prudence Malinki Head of Industry Relations, Markmonitor Skype: Malinkip T +44 207 433 4869 Time zone: GMT/BST [X]

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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Wednesday, 12 March 2025
by Terri Agnew March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. Audio only: https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-12-T2011-elwhab-e… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/XC71i3cBsmTtmcFQgRPId906PL7w2tijmW7SBByLnI_… The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Calendar page. <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2025> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Thursday, 13 March 2025 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Dear councilors, Final day, we can do it. It has been lovely seeing you all week, either in person or remote. 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://icann82.sched.com/> on the ICANN82 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Thursday, 13 March 2025 * 09:00 – 10:00: Geopolitical, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments Update<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpgL/geopolitical-legislative-and-regulato…> * 10:30 – 12:00: ICANN Public Forum<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpgK/public-forum> * 13:15 – 14:30: GNSO Council Wrap-Up<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpgZ/gnso-council-wrap-up> - ( All councilors) * 16:30 – 17:30: ICANN Board Meeting<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpgO/icann-board-meeting> * 17:30 – 18:30: Closing Reception<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vphJ/closing-reception> * Make sure to check the schedule for PDP, EPDP, IRT, Standing Committee, SG/C & Plenary meetings, etc. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Wrap up Council Meeting
by Osvaldo Novoa March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Hello all, I am sorry I wont be able to join you for today’s Council Meeting. I am returning home now, I have a commitment I cannot miss. I wish you all a safe return home and hope to see you again in Prague. Best regards, Osvaldo Saludos, Osvaldo Novoa

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GNSO Council resolutions 12 March 2025
by Terri Agnew March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 which will be posted shortly on the GNSO Council resolutions <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/20…> page. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri **Consent Agenda Motion to Confirm the Leadership of the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements (SCCI) Submitted by: Tomslin Samme-Nlar WHEREAS, 1. On 16 June 2021, the GNSO Council initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20210616-1> the Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (“CCOICI”) Framework as a pilot to administer the GNSO’s work that is focused on structural, procedural, and process improvements, rather than policy development. 2. When the pilot concluded, the Framework was reevaluated through a survey<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CCFOICI/pages/97454884> conducted by all relevant ICANN Community Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies (“SG/Cs”) during February-March 2024. 3. The survey determined the CCOICI to be the appropriate mechanism to deal with such issues and to continue with its work following the revision of its charter<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CCFOICI/pages/97453710> focusing on the improvements to its membership structure and the decision-making process. The GNSO Council approved of this work to start in May 2024. 4. In revising the draft charter for a permanent standing committee, the Team considered elements such as scope of work and its future assignments, membership and leadership structure of the CCOICI and its Task Forces (TFs), and the decision-making methodology. 5. The members of the CCOICI agreed to change the name of their group to the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements (SCCI) as reflected in the charter<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CCFOICI/pages/97454926>. 6. At the GNSO Council meeting on 13 November 2024, the Council adopted<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202411> the SCCI charter. 7. On 26 November 2024, a Call for Volunteers was sent out to recruit the members for SCCI, completing the membership by the end of January 2025. 8. On 02 March 2025, the SCCI submitted the following leadership roles to the Council for confirmation: Manju Chen for Chair and Ajith Francis for Vice-Chair. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council confirms the following SCCI members in their leadership roles: Manju Chen for Chair and Ajith Francis for Vice-Chair. 2. The GNSO Secretariat notifies the SCCI that the GNSO Council has confirmed the leadership. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…> **Consent Agenda Motion to Acknowledge the Election for Seat 13 on the ICANN Board of Directors Submitted by: Tomslin Samme-Nlar WHEREAS, 1. Pursuant to Section 7.25<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#article7> of the ICANN Bylaws, and the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Operating Procedures, Annex 6 [gnso<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…>], pertaining to ICANN’s Board of Directors Seat 13, the Contracted Parties House (CPH) held a third round of voting with a single candidate election held from 19-26 February 2025. 2. According to Annex 6, the winning candidate must achieve more than 50 percent of the vote in one Stakeholder group and at least 50 percent in the other Stakeholder Group (Minimum Vote). 3. Based on the above guidance the CPH has met the Minimum Vote requirement. 4. The CPH notified the GNSO Council on 26 February that the winning candidate was Greg DiBiase. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council hereby acknowledges the CPH election of Greg DiBiase for Board Seat 13. 2. The GNSO Council directs the GNSO Secretariat to notify the CPH of the above acknowledgement. 3. The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the GNSO Chair, notifies the Empowered Community Administration with a copy to the Secretary of the election results as prescribed by Section 7.25 of the ICANN Bylaws. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…> Motion – Adoption of the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group Final Report Submitted by: Osvaldo Novoa Seconded by: Prudence Malinki WHEREAS: 1. On 18 February 2021, the GNSO Council initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202102> a two-phased Policy Development Process on a review of the Transfer Policy. 2. On 24 March 2021, the GNSO adopted the Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/novoa…> for the Transfer Policy Review Working Group. 3. On 21 June 2022, the Transfer Policy Review Working Group published its Initial Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/inter-registrar-transfer-policy-irtp/tra…> on Phase 1(a) of its work. 4. On 16 February 2022, the GNSO Council approved<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…> the Project Change Request submitted by the Transfer Policy Review Working Group to combine its two phases of work into one phase, after the Working Group recognized dependencies between the two phases. 5. On 1 August 2024, the Transfer Policy Review Working Group published its consolidated Initial Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/inter-registrar-transfer-policy-irtp/tra…>, which included responses to all of its charter questions. 6. On 31 January 2025, the Transfer Policy Review Working Group reached Full Consensus on all of the forty-seven (47) final policy recommendations within its Final Report. 7. On 5 February 2025, the Transfer Policy Review Working Group submitted its Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/correspondence/tpr-t…> to the GNSO Council for its consideration and review. RESOLVED: 1. The GNSO Council approves, and recommends that the ICANN Board adopt, all forty-seven (47) final recommendations in the Transfer Policy Review Working Group’s Final Report. 2. Should the final recommendations be adopted by the ICANN Board, the GNSO Council requests that ICANN org convene an Implementation Review Team (IRT) to assist ICANN org in developing the implementation details for the Transfer Policy Review final recommendations to ensure that the resultant implementation conforms to the intent of the approved recommendations. The GNSO Council recommends that the IRT shall operate in accordance with the IRT Principles and Guidance approved by the GNSO Council in June 2015. 3. The GNSO Council thanks the leadership, members, participants, and liaisons to the Transfer Policy Review Working Group for their commitment and hard work in completing the Final Report for this Working Group. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…> NCSG Statement<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/ncsg-st…>

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Urgent Requests - work done by the IRT but not implemented
by Anne ICANN March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Leadership and Steve, Regarding the upcoming Council discussion on next steps for "Urgent Requests", below is what I understand to have been the Registration Data Policy IRT work that was not implemented even though the policy re urgent requests in Recommendation 18 was in fact adopted by the Board. *It would be great if staff could confirm before Wednesday that the sections below are consistent with staff's understanding of the IRT work that was done:* DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS FOR APPLYING TIMELINES 3.8 “Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure” are limited to circumstances that pose an imminent threat to life, of serious bodily injury, to critical infrastructure, or of child exploitation in cases where disclosure of the data is necessary in combatting or addressing this threat. Critical infrastructure means the physical and cyber systems that are vital in that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on economic security or public safety. FORM AND TIMING OF DISCLOSURE REQUESTS 10.1 Registrar and Registry Operator MUST publish on their homepage (a publicly available webpage where their domain name services are offered) a direct link to a page where the mechanism and process for submitting Disclosure Requests is detailed. The mechanism and process MUST specify (a) the required format and content of requests, (b) the means of providing a response to the requestor, and (c) the anticipated timeline for responses. 10.6 For Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure, Registrar and Registry Operator MUST respond, as defined in Section 10.7, without undue delay, generally within 24 hours of receipt. 10.6.1 If Registrar or Registry Operator cannot respond to an Urgent Request for Lawful Disclosure within 24 hours, it MUST notify the requestor within 24 hours of receipt of an Urgent Request for Lawful Disclosure of the need for an extension to respond. Registrar or Registry Operator’s extension notification to the requestor MUST include (a) confirmation that it has reviewed and considered the Urgent Request for Lawful Disclosure on its merits and determined additional time to respond is needed, (b) rationale for why additional time is needed, and (c) the time frame it will respond, as required by Section 10.7, which cannot exceed two (2) business days from the time of the initial receipt of the request. 10.6.2 In addition to the extension provided for in Section 10.6.1, if responding to an Urgent Request for Lawful Disclosure is complex, or a large number of requests are received by Registrar or Registry Operator, it MAY extend the time for response up to an additional one (1) business day provided it notifies the requestor within (2) business days from the time of the initial receipt of the request of the updated time frame to respond explaining the need for an additional extension of time. There are also some footnotes clarifying some issues in relation to requests that come on non-business days, etc. Thank you, Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep | 12 March 2025 at 13:15 PT ( 20:15 UTC)
by Terri Agnew March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting on 12 March 2025 at 13:15 PT ( 20:15 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: Where can I find ICANN Bylaws? 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BqafBg> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/vqefBg> 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>. We do have votes. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Tuesday, 11 March 2025 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew March 11, 2025

March 11, 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://icann82.sched.com/> on the ICANN82 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Tuesday, 11 March 2025 * Make sure to check the schedule for PDP, EPDP, IRT, Standing Committee, SG/C & Plenary meetings, etc. * 19:30 - ? - GNSO Council dinner – GNSO Councilors & GNSO Staff support only - ( All GNSO Councilors) Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Wednesday, 12 March 2025 | GNSO Council daily reminder
by Terri Agnew March 11, 2025

March 11, 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://icann82.sched.com/> on the ICANN82 website. Note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Wednesday, 12 March 2025 * 13:15 – 15:15: GNSO Council Meeting<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpbt/gnso-council-meeting> - ( All councilors) – photo in session * 16:30 – 17:30: RDRS Standing Committee Work Session<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpbm/gnso-rdrs-standing-committee-work-ses…> * Make sure to check the schedule for PDP, EPDP, IRT, Standing Committee, SG/C & Plenary meetings, etc. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GPI/HR Framework
by Saewon Lee March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Dear Councilors, Per your request, kindly find the GPI Framework (Checklist) and HR Framework tool (HRIA) below: * GPI Checklist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uVOXywoowxvM1Hn5GuCkkinuZiMc4smc/ed… * HRIA Tool: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yuJuDXh_M9dvVhQWsH1pYS2MEpl-I2dDeSr… Kindly note that the GPI Checklist offers categories and language to facilitate discussions for the WG and there isn't a prescriptive way to use the framework as long as the PDP WG proactively considers the GPI impact of the policy recommendations. It will be at the WG’s discretion on how it wants the analysis conducted. This is the same for HRIA when considering HR impact of policy recommendations. Lastly, these tools have been shared with the Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG during the Kick-off meeting. Kind regards, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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