April 2025 - council - lists.icann.org

Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2025 meetings
by Terri Agnew May 22, 2025

May 22, 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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Next steps for the Whois Accuracy Implementation Advisory Group
by DiBiase, Gregory May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

Dear Councilors, During our April meeting<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/m7OxKCA5oQ9K_waOhDVno3cyrjdqXBktXf0uHaIGJT6I…>, we discussed potential next steps for the Whois Accuracy Implementation Advisory Group. Background and potential options are below (the meeting recording<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/B88W5Be-pDdOMPBXvuhFOa3rbb00kxbNYyjHRGk-meJ7…> includes additional). Please discuss with your SGs and provide feedback by Friday, 2 May. What is this procedure? ICANN's Procedure For Handling Registration Data Directory Services Conflicts with Privacy Law<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/rdds-conflicts-procedure-2024-02-21-en> is a procedure that allows Contracted Parties to demonstrate when they are prevented by local laws from fully complying with the provisions of ICANN contracts regarding personal data in RDDS. After receiving a recommendation from the 2003 Whois Task Force, the GNSO launched a PDP on this topic in 2005, and ICANN org implemented a procedure in 2006. The procedure was updated in 2017 to include an alternative trigger. Why is the Council considering this now? Following the addition of the new alternative trigger to the procedure in 2017, the GNSO Council was set to review the procedure by launching a PDP. However, because the EPDP on the Temporary Specification was engaged in parallel work, the GNSO Council decided to pause the call for volunteers until the EPDP Team delivered its report. Following the publication of the Final Report, ICANN org and Contracted Parties agreed to prioritize their work on the Data Processing Specification prior to revisiting the Conflicts Procedure. ICANN org published the Data Processing Specification<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/data-processing-specification-request…)> (DPS) in January 2025. Now that the DPS is complete, the Council is considering if/how it should proceed on reviewing the Conflicts Procedure. Questions to consider? As discussed during the Council meeting and brought up councilors, some of the factors to consider in determining how to proceed include: * Do Contracted Parties (the parties who would use the procedure) believe this is an urgent need as no Contracted Parties have used the procedure in years? * Does the new Registration Data Policy, which becomes effective in August, obviate the need for a modification to the procedure? * Does the Council believe this should be a priority, which would require other work to be de-prioritized? Potential Options 1. Defer/Leave procedure as is * If Councilors (particularly Contracted Parties) do not believe this procedure needs an urgent modification, further work could be: * Deferred indefinitely until the Community communicates a need to review (in other words, leave the procedure alone until the Community informs Council it needs to be reviewed.) * Deferred for a finite amount of time (1 year, 2 years, etc.) to revisit if updates may be needed 2. Proceed with original plan - ICANN org to draft modification in consultation with CPs * If Councilors (particularly Contracted Parties) believe this work is urgent and important, the Council could request ICANN org to draft a modification to the procedure in consultation with Contracted Parties before sharing with the Council. (As noted above, due to resource constraints, the Council would need to determine what work can be de-prioritized in order to prioritize this work.) 3. Terminate/Retire procedure * During the meeting, some councilors noted it may be worth terminating/retiring this procedure due to flaws. It is important to note that the termination/retirement of the procedure would require further policy work as this procedure is the product of GNSO policy recommendations. If the Council does not want to extend resources on this procedure at this time, it may be worth exploring Option 1. Deadline for Feedback? Please socialize with your respective SG/Cs and let the Council know how you think it should proceed by Friday, 2 May. Thanks, Greg

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Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams
by Feodora Hamza April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear Councilors, thank you for providing your feedback and comments to the assignment forms. Please find below the final versions of the assignment forms. * Accuracy wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DQCiCg * Assignment Form: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… * DNS Abuse wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/iQCiCg * Assignment Form: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… Shortly, the members of each small team will receive an Email regarding the scheduling of the kick-off meetings. Kind regards, Feodora From: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 17:55 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: Deadline extended: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear Councilors, thank you for providing your feedback and comments to the assignment forms. Please see below, the latest versions (with your comments incorporated) below: 1. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egOjldhPvWxthxVQuOXgwmNzmF6Am7e-/edit 2. Accuracy Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJa1dQWpWeyDHJWejktHlbndxJU5tc8Rz87yT3f… As requested by some Councilors, we will extend the deadline for review until Monday 28 April COB. Thank you again. Kind regards, Feodora From: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 20:23 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear Councilors, thank you for your input to the assignment forms for the DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams. Please see below, the current version of the forms: 1. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egOjldhPvWxthxVQuOXgwmNzmF6Am7e-/edit 2. Accuracy Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJa1dQWpWeyDHJWejktHlbndxJU5tc8Rz87yT3f… We will accept the proposed amendments by tomorrow (after the deadline) and should there be no further substantial comments, we will move to scheduling the kick-off meeting of each Small Team. Thank you, Feodora From: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 14 April 2025 at 21:04 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear Councilors, As discussed during the last GNSO Council meeting, please find below the DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Team Assignment Forms in Google Doc format for your comments and suggestions. 1. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egOjldhPvWxthxVQuOXgwmNzmF6Am7e-/edit 2. Accuracy Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJa1dQWpWeyDHJWejktHlbndxJU5tc8Rz87yT3f… Please provide your comments and suggestions in the respective document by 22 April 2025. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Devan Reed via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, 4 April 2025 at 17:49 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Hi all, Updated draft assignment forms have been posted on the GNSO Council Drafts webpage [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts__;!!PtG…> and Small team wiki pages (Accuracy [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DQC…> and DNS Abuse [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/iQC…>). Item 9.5 of the April GNSO Council Agenda [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKa…> has also been updated with links. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> Accuracy Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> Thank you! Kind regards, Devan From: Feodora Hamza via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear GNSO Council members, Please see attached the draft assignment forms for: * DNS Abuse Small Team * Accuracy Small Team The Council will discuss the assignment forms during its 10 April meeting. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ccNSO letter to the Board
by desiree-me April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Dear Councilors Please note the letter from the ccNSO Council to the ICANN Board regarding the continuation of the Holistic Pilot Review. https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-15apr… Desiree -- GNSO liaison to the ccNSO

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FYI | ICANN Community Digest
by Terri Agnew April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ba4cc5dd-d8c5-4f66-9366-afa4bb6b1538…] Monday, 28 April 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=001YM6eEx3…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> 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: WSIS+20: A Critical Juncture for the Internet's Future · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · TODAY: Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · NEW: Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · CLOSES TODAY: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs Events · These events occur in April & May 2025. Information Sharing NEW: WSIS+20: A Critical Juncture for the Internet's Future The future of the Internet is on the line. Later this year, the United Nations (U.N.) will reconsider the principles that have kept the Internet open, secure, and globally connected for two decades. At stake is a fundamental question: Will the Internet remain guided by inclusive multistakeholder collaboration – or shift toward control by a single stakeholder, risking fragmentation? Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. 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Deadline extended: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams
by Feodora Hamza April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Dear Councilors, thank you for providing your feedback and comments to the assignment forms. Please see below, the latest versions (with your comments incorporated) below: 1. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egOjldhPvWxthxVQuOXgwmNzmF6Am7e-/edit 2. Accuracy Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJa1dQWpWeyDHJWejktHlbndxJU5tc8Rz87yT3f… As requested by some Councilors, we will extend the deadline for review until Monday 28 April COB. Thank you again. Kind regards, Feodora From: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 20:23 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear Councilors, thank you for your input to the assignment forms for the DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams. Please see below, the current version of the forms: 1. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egOjldhPvWxthxVQuOXgwmNzmF6Am7e-/edit 2. Accuracy Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJa1dQWpWeyDHJWejktHlbndxJU5tc8Rz87yT3f… We will accept the proposed amendments by tomorrow (after the deadline) and should there be no further substantial comments, we will move to scheduling the kick-off meeting of each Small Team. Thank you, Feodora From: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 14 April 2025 at 21:04 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear Councilors, As discussed during the last GNSO Council meeting, please find below the DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Team Assignment Forms in Google Doc format for your comments and suggestions. 1. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egOjldhPvWxthxVQuOXgwmNzmF6Am7e-/edit 2. Accuracy Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJa1dQWpWeyDHJWejktHlbndxJU5tc8Rz87yT3f… Please provide your comments and suggestions in the respective document by 22 April 2025. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Devan Reed via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, 4 April 2025 at 17:49 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Hi all, Updated draft assignment forms have been posted on the GNSO Council Drafts webpage [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts__;!!PtG…> and Small team wiki pages (Accuracy [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DQC…> and DNS Abuse [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/iQC…>). Item 9.5 of the April GNSO Council Agenda [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKa…> has also been updated with links. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> Accuracy Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> Thank you! Kind regards, Devan From: Feodora Hamza via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear GNSO Council members, Please see attached the draft assignment forms for: * DNS Abuse Small Team * Accuracy Small Team The Council will discuss the assignment forms during its 10 April meeting. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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FYI | FW: [Ext] REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025
by Terri Agnew April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

FYI –Reminder, pre-registration is needed for the Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans on Date: Monday 28 April 2025 (13:30 UTC) [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=7a7b3cef-b49a-4599-ad86-00dcad61bdc5…] Thursday, 24 April 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=001scwh5aN…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> 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: ICANN Customer Standing Committee Seeks Input on Process to Amend IANA SLAs · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report Events · These events occur in April & May 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Customer Standing Committee Seeks Input on Process to Amend IANA SLAs ICANN's Customer Standing Committee (CSC) has updated the Process for Amending the IANA Naming Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and seeks feedback from the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> 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=001scwh5aN…>. 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=001scwh5aN…>. 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=001scwh5aN…> 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=001scwh5aN…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars CORRECTED TIME: Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans Date: Monday 28 April 2025 (13:30 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Action Items Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 ICANN’s New gTLD Program team will be available to provide updates on Applicant Guidebook topics to the interested parties during ICANN83. If you would like the team to join any of your sessions, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org> indicating which topics you would like to be briefed on and during which session no later than 30 April 2025. Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's SOs and ACs in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline: 13 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 Launched in 2016, APIGA is a five-day capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) targeting youths in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Deadline: Sunday, 11 May, at 23:59 KST (14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> 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=001scwh5aN…>. 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=001scwh5aN…> 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>. Public Comment NEW: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 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=001scwh5aN…> 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=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Open for Submissions: 14 April 2025 Closed for Submissions: 27 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…>. Events These events occur in April & May 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=001scwh5aN…>. · TWNIC Engagement Forum 2025 · ARIN 55 · Nordic Domain Days · Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans · University Engagement - UMSA Bolivia · Middle East DNS Forum 2025 · CaribNOG29 Volume 7, Issue 31 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> | Next Issue: Monday, 28 April 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…>

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FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Greg DiBiase - GNSO Review of the ICANN82 Seattle GAC Communiqué
by Devan Reed April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

FYI – this will be published shortly on the GNSO Correspondence page for 2025.https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM To: "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Tripti Sinha <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 - GNSO Review of the ICANN82 Seattle GAC Communiqué Dear Greg, Please find the attached letter from ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha in response to the GNSO’s Review of the ICANN82 Seattle GAC Communiqué. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams
by Feodora Hamza April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Dear Councilors, As discussed during the last GNSO Council meeting, please find below the DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Team Assignment Forms in Google Doc format for your comments and suggestions. 1. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egOjldhPvWxthxVQuOXgwmNzmF6Am7e-/edit 2. Accuracy Small Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJa1dQWpWeyDHJWejktHlbndxJU5tc8Rz87yT3f… Please provide your comments and suggestions in the respective document by 22 April 2025. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Devan Reed via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, 4 April 2025 at 17:49 To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Hi all, Updated draft assignment forms have been posted on the GNSO Council Drafts webpage [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts__;!!PtG…> and Small team wiki pages (Accuracy [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DQC…> and DNS Abuse [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/iQC…>). Item 9.5 of the April GNSO Council Agenda [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKa…> has also been updated with links. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> Accuracy Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> Thank you! Kind regards, Devan From: Feodora Hamza via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear GNSO Council members, Please see attached the draft assignment forms for: * DNS Abuse Small Team * Accuracy Small Team The Council will discuss the assignment forms during its 10 April meeting. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Register for the webinar | Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans
by Terri Agnew April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Dear all, Reminder if you would like to attend the Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans webinar, you must register for the zoom link. Information can be found here: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/preview-the-icann-and-iana-f… Register for the Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating Plans and Budget<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/pSgMOZDGQzOjm8D0wE22pQ> 28 April 2025 13:30–15:00 UTC Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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