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GNSO Council resolutions 10 April 2025
by Terri Agnew April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 10 April 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 20250410-1 Consent Agenda GNSO Council Motion to Adopt the GNSO Council Review of ICANN82 GAC Communiqué Issues of Importance Submitted by: Nacho Amadoz Whereas, 1. The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) advises the ICANN Board on issues of public policy, and especially where there may be an interaction between ICANN's activities or policies and national laws or international agreements. It usually does so as part of a Communiqué, which is published towards the end of every ICANN meeting. 2. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is responsible for developing and recommending to the ICANN Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains. 3. The GNSO Council has expressed a desire to provide feedback to the ICANN Board on issues in the GAC Communiqué as these relate to generic top-level domains to inform the ICANN Board as well as the broader community of past, present, or future gTLD policy activities that may directly or indirectly relate to Advice provided by the GAC. 4. The GNSO Council's review of GAC Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/correspondence/dibia…> is intended to further enhance the co-ordination and promote the sharing of information on gTLD related policy activities between the GAC, Board, and the GNSO. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the GNSO Review of the ICANN82 Seattle Communiqué Issues of Importance<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/draft-gnso-cou…> (there was no GAC Advice provided for ICANN82) and requests that the GNSO Council Chair communicate the GNSO Council Review of ICANN82 GAC Communiqué Issues of Importance to the ICANN Board. 2. The GNSO Council requests that the GNSO Liaison to the GAC also informs the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20250410-2 Consent Agenda GNSO Council Motion to Approve the GNSO Council Recommendations Report to the ICANN Board regarding the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group Submitted by: Nacho Amadoz Whereas: 1. On 12 March 2025, the GNSO Council unanimously approved<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202503> the forty-seven (47) Full Consensus policy recommendations from the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group by a GNSO Supermajority; 2. On 31 March 2025, as required under the ICANN Bylaws, a GNSO Council Recommendations Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/gnso-council-r…> to the ICANN Board on the approved PDP recommendations was submitted to the GNSO Council for its consideration. Resolved: 1. The GNSO Council approves the Recommendations Report to the ICANN Board regarding the Final Recommendations from the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group and instructs the GNSO Secretariat to transmit the report to the ICANN Board and communicate the outcomes from the GNSO Council's decision as appropriate. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20250410-3 **Updated as friendly amendment Motion to confirm EPDP on Temporary Specification Team’s Intent to Modify RAA Requirements Related to Billing Contact Submitted by: Greg Dibiase Seconded by: Farzaneh Badii WHEREAS 1. On 17 May 2018<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2018-05-17-en>, the ICANN Board adopted the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/gtld-registration-data-specs-en/#temp…> (Temporary Specification) pursuant to the procedures in the Registry Agreement and Registrar Accreditation Agreement concerning the establishment of temporary policies. 2. Following the adoption of the Temporary Specification, and per the procedure for Temporary Policies as outlined in the Registry Agreement and Registrar Accreditation Agreement, a Consensus Policy development process as set forth in ICANN's Bylaws needed to be initiated immediately and completed within a one-year time period from the implementation effective date (25 May 2018) of the Temporary Specification. 3. On 19 July 2018, the GNSO Council approved the EPDP Initiation Request<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/temp-spec…> and the EPDP Team Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/temp-spec…>. 4. The EPDP followed the prescribed EPDP procedures as stated in the Bylaws, resulting in a Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> delivered on 20 February 2019. 5. The GNSO Council reviewed and discussed the recommendations of the EPDP Team (Recommendations) and approved<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/1999-2019#20190304-1> all Recommendations on 4 March 2019 by a GNSO Supermajority vote. 6. The GNSO Council vote exceeded the required voting threshold set forth in the ICANN Bylaws to impose new Consensus Policies on ICANN contracted parties. 7. The ICANN Board adopted the Recommendations for a new Consensus Policy on gTLD Registration Data as set forth in section 5 of the Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> in accordance with Sections A and B of the attached scorecard titled "Scorecard: EPDP Phase 1 Recommendations<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/epdp-scorecard-15may19-en.pdf>". 8. The ICANN Board directed the President and CEO, or his designee(s), to develop and execute an implementation plan for the adopted Recommendations that is consistent with the guidance provided by the GNSO Council. 9. Throughout the implementation phase, ICANN org, in cooperation with the GNSO Council Liaison to the Implementation Review Team (IRT), identified questions concerning the Recommendations, including areas for additional clarification and potential drafting errors. 10. During these discussions, former EPDP Team members, the GNSO Council Liaison to the IRT, and the GNSO Council acknowledged the unique circumstances involved in the Board’s adoption of the Temporary Specification and the narrow timeframe within which the EPDP Team had to produce theRecommendations. 11. In light of this truncated timeline, the GNSO Council acknowledges, in particular, that some of the Recommendations could have benefitted from further discussions and, accordingly, acknowledged that the Recommendations had some unintentional omissions and errors. 12. On 21 February 2024, ICANN org published the Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> with an effective date of 21 August 2025. 13. On 8 August 2024, ICANN org informed the IRT that billing contact data must still be collected and retained pursuant to the current requirements in the Registrar Accreditation Agreement. 14. In response, some members of the IRT expressed the view that the absence in the Recommendations of a specific consensus policy recommendation to supersede and eliminate Registrar Accreditation Agreement requirements related to processing billing contact data was a drafting error, and that the EPDP Team intended for registrars’ collection of billing contact data to become optional and not mandatory. No IRT members expressed disagreement with this view. For the avoidance of doubt, the relevant sections of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement the IRT referenced include section 3.6 (as it relates to 3.4.1.3), 3.4.1.3, and 1.1.2 - 1.1.5 of the Data Retention Specification. 15. The GNSO Council acknowledges that the role of the GNSO Council during policy implementation is to “serve as a resource for staff who have questions about the background or intent of the policy recommendations during its implementation. The GNSO Council may continue to provide input on the implementation of a policy, for example, if the GNSO Council believes that the implementation is inconsistent with the policy.” 16. The GNSO Council also acknowledges that unless in conflict with or otherwise modified by a policy recommendation, current contractual requirements and consensus policy requirements remain in place following the implementation of a new ICANN Consensus Policy. 17. ICANN org asked the GNSO Council to provide guidance on whether the Recommendations were intended to supersede and eliminate the current Registrar Accreditation Agreement requirements for the collection, retention, and escrow of registrant billing contact data, and the GNSO Council discussed this topic during its meetings on 19 December 2024<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>, 13 February 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>, and 12 March 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>. 18. In its discussion, the GNSO Council agreed that the EPDP Team did intend to eliminate the requirement for registrars to collect and retain billing contact data under an ICANN purpose for processing; however, the GNSO Council acknowledged that there is no corresponding policy recommendation that states this. 19. The GNSO Council further acknowledges that it is not the role of the GNSO Council nor the IRT to create policy, as policy is created per the GNSO Policy Development Process in the ICANN Bylaws, Annex A<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#annexA>. 20. The GNSO Council acknowledges that the EPDP Phase 1 Team was working under an exceptional timeline due to the Board’s adoption of a Temporary Specification (the first of its kind), and for that reason, the Recommendations fail to comprehensively capture the Working Group’s intent related to the collection and escrow of billing contact data. 21. With this exceptional circumstance in mind, the GNSO Council confirms that the EPDP Team intended to eliminate the current requirements in the Registrar Accreditation Agreement related to Billing Contact. This intention was demonstrated in the Final Report, which did not include a recommendation for registrars to collect and retain billing contact data and which was delivered pursuant to the EPDP Team Charter which directed the EPDP Team to consider the collection and retention of billing contact data. RESOLVED 1. The GNSO Council confirms its guidance to ICANN org that the EPDP Team did intend to modify the current Registrar Accreditation Agreement requirements related to billing contact, and the current RAA requirements for the collection, retention, and escrow of billing contact have been eliminated by the Registration Data Policy. For the avoidance of doubt, the modified sections include section 3.6 (as it relates to 3.4.1.3), 3.4.1.3, and 1.1.2 - 1.1.5 of the Data Retention Specification. 2. The GNSO Council confirms and commits that, going forward, it will be specified in Working Group Charters that if the Working Groups intend to modify a requirement within the Registry Agreement, Registrar Accreditation Agreement, or Consensus Policy via Consensus Policy recommendations, the policy recommendations must explicitly and specifically identify which requirements are intended to be modified and how such requirements are recommended to be modified per their Consensus Policy recommendations. 3. The GNSO Council requests GNSO Support Staff to inform the ICANN org Global Domain Services Team of this motion. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…> IPC Statement<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/ipc-sta…>

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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 10 April 2025
by Terri Agnew April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Thursday, 10 April 2025. Audio only: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/H66oq2jwJqE3dH30c4OggQikOKZs7CjLMZx4ZKWk_bTm… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/1BdJrVMYICLOfeH4W7CEh-q9Udop0TZrUmaQ47ekzkZ… 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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GNSO WSIS+20 mapping document -
by desiree-me April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Dear Councilors Thank you for agreeing to review our informal group team exercise by April 18. Here's a link to the document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fM5b8tZX1APSUhEovc0qHWXc_wg3HzJ8__mJuvZ… We would appreciate the Council's review of this draft so we can share it more broadly with the informal GAC IG Topic leads and cccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee first, and ultimately with the SO/AC informal discussion group. Thank you Desiree -- GNSO Councilor, NCA CPH

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Re: [Ext] IPC Statement on No Vote
by Terri Agnew April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Hi Damon, Thank you very much, confirm receipt. Kindest regards, Terri From: "Ashcraft, Damon" <dashcraft(a)swlaw.com> Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Cc: "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com>, Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com>, GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] IPC Statement on No Vote Hi Terri, Here is our statement: The IPC appreciates opposing viewpoints and research that was done on this topic. While the topic of billing data collection may have been discussed during the PDP, no decision was reached or recorded and we’re simply not comfortable with characterizing this omission being a drafting error and thus effectively having Council amend a section of the RAA. Thank you again for the discussion and vote. Thanks, Damon J. Damon Ashcraft , P.C. O: 602.382.6389<tel:602.382.6389> | M: 602.510.1640<tel:602.510.1640> dashcraft(a)swlaw.com<mailto:dashcraft@swlaw.com> SNELL & WILMER swlaw.com [swlaw.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.swlaw.com/__;!!PtGJab4!_u8LRIHBR8L2u…> | LinkedIn [linkedin.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/snell-&-wilmer_…> One East Washington Street | Suite 2700 | Phoenix, AZ 85004‑2556 Albuquerque | Boise | Dallas | Denver | Las Vegas | Los Angeles | Los Cabos | Orange County | Palo Alto | Phoenix | Portland | Reno | Salt Lake City | San Diego | Seattle | Tucson | Washington, D.C. This email and any attachments may be confidential and protected by legal privilege. If you have received this message in error, please do not disclose the contents to anyone. Please notify the sender by return email and delete this email as well as any attachments from your system.

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IPC Statement on No Vote
by Ashcraft, Damon April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Hi Terri, Here is our statement: The IPC appreciates opposing viewpoints and research that was done on this topic. While the topic of billing data collection may have been discussed during the PDP, no decision was reached or recorded and we’re simply not comfortable with characterizing this omission being a drafting error and thus effectively having Council amend a section of the RAA. Thank you again for the discussion and vote. Thanks, Damon J. Damon Ashcraft , P.C. O: 602.382.6389<tel:602.382.6389> | M: 602.510.1640<tel:602.510.1640> dashcraft(a)swlaw.com<mailto:dashcraft@swlaw.com> SNELL & WILMER swlaw.com<https://www.swlaw.com/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/snell-&-wilmer> One East Washington Street | Suite 2700 | Phoenix, AZ 85004‑2556 Albuquerque | Boise | Dallas | Denver | Las Vegas | Los Angeles | Los Cabos | Orange County | Palo Alto | Phoenix | Portland | Reno | Salt Lake City | San Diego | Seattle | Tucson | Washington, D.C. This email and any attachments may be confidential and protected by legal privilege. If you have received this message in error, please do not disclose the contents to anyone. Please notify the sender by return email and delete this email as well as any attachments from your system.

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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 10 April 2025
by Terri Agnew April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

**Starting in 15 minutes 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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Meeting Invitation | Pre-ICANN83 GNSO Council Webinar | Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC
by Devan Reed April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Dear all, The Pre-ICANN83 GNSO Council Webinar is scheduled on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC for 60 minutes. 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…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FoCtD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/35962dzr GNSO Council members are expected to join and will be panelists. Questions will be taken from GNSO Council only. Observers are welcome and will be in listen-only mode. 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. Thank you. Kind regards, Devan Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Pre-ICANN83 GNSO Council Webinar
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Meeting: Pre-ICANN83 GNSO Council Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC for 60 minutes. 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…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FoCtD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/35962dzr GNSO Council members are expected to join and will be panelists. Questions will be taken from GNSO Council only. Observers are welcome and will be in listen-only mode. 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.

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FW: [Ext] NEW: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy
by Julie Bisland April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ea383b5c-6580-4b2f-9445-5f01efe7851a…] Thursday, 10 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=001SRhY-oL…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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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=001SRhY-oL…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars TOMORROW: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Friday 11 April 2025 (20:30 - 21:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> 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=001SRhY-oL…> 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=001SRhY-oL…>. 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=001SRhY-oL…> 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: 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=001SRhY-oL…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 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=001SRhY-oL…> 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=001SRhY-oL…> 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=001SRhY-oL…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…>. Events These events occur in 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=001SRhY-oL…>. · WACREN 2025 Conference · U.S. Cyber Policy Landscape: What Are We Seeing · Washington Center Student Visit to the ICANN DC Office (Apr 2025) · ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · GITEX Africa 2025 · MA Domain Day 2025 · IGF Moldova 2025 · Taiwan Network Operators' Group 6 (TWNOG6) · Local APIGA 2025- Taipei · TWNIC Engagement Forum 2025 Volume 7, Issue 27 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> | Next Issue: Monday, 14 April 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…>

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FYI | GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Bruna Santos
by Terri Agnew April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Full Name of Officer: Rafik Dammak Officer Email Address: rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com Date Prepared: 10 April 2025 GNSO Organization: Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Bruna Santos Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: unable to attend call due to an emergency Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: to vote on all matters/motions during the GNSO council meeting Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 12 April 2025 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Manju Chen By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy>, and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>. I Agree

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SCCI Assignment Forms
by Julie Hedlund April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Dear all, Per the following agenda item, please see the attached SCCI assignment forms: 9.4 - Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements - Review of Project Plan Kind regards, Julie

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FW: GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Farzaneh Badii
by Julie Bisland April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

FYI-- -- Full Name of Officer: Rafik Dammak Officer Email Address: rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com Date Prepared: 10 April 2025 GNSO Organization: Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Farzaneh Badii Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Farzaneh is travelling and might not be able to join meeting on time Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: to vote on all matters/motions during the GNSO council meeting when Farzaneh is absent Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 12 April 2025 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Julf helsingius By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy>, and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>. I Agree

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GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Meeting: GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members Date/time: Thursday, 17 April 2025 at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. This meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to make it. 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/GIBoD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5ydb4kzz Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Houston) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B

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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep | 10 April 2025 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting on 10 April 2025 at 21:00 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 to find GNSO Operating Procedures. 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKafBg> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/yKefBg> 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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REMINDER | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 10 April 2025
by Devan Reed April 9, 2025

April 9, 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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Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams
by Feodora Hamza April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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: GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Vivek Goyal
by Devan Reed April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

FYI Full Name of Officer: Mason Cole Officer Email Address: mcole(a)perkinscoie.com Date Prepared: 08 April 2025 GNSO Organization: Business Constituency Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Vivek Goyal Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Vivek Goyal may be absent from the 10 April 2025 GNSO Council meeting. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: All business before the GNSO Council. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 11 April 2025 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Lawrence Olawale-Roberts By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy>, and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>. I Agree

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members | Monday, 28 April 2025
by Terri Agnew April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members is scheduled on Monday, 28 April 2025 at 12:00 UTC for 60 minutes. This meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to make it. 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/GIBoD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5n9azays Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Houston) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Meeting: GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members Date/time: Monday, 28 April 2025 at 12:00 UTC for 60 minutes. This meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to make it. 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/GIBoD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5n9azays Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Houston) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B

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FYI | [Ext] NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82
by Terri Agnew April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=7d825577-32f2-4a71-a6da-3a9c48a1587d…] Monday, 07 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=001wpYjY02…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82 · 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 · FRIDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · THURSDAY: Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Events · These events occur in March and April 2025. Information Sharing NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82 After a productive Board Workshop and Community Forum, let us continue to collaborate and build consensus as we pursue our shared goals. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars FRIDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Friday 11 April 2025 (20:30 - 21:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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. THURSDAY: 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…> 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 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…>. · 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 · WACREN 2025 Conference · U.S. Cyber Policy Landscape: What Are We Seeing · Washington Center Student Visit to the ICANN DC Office (Apr 2025) · ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Volume 7, Issue 26 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 10 April 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…>

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Preliminary GNSO Response to ICANN82 Seattle GAC Communique' Issues of Importance
by Julie Hedlund April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Dear all, On behalf of the GNSO Council Liaison to the GAC, and the Small Team of Councilors who have volunteered to prepare the response from the GNSO Council to the Board on the ICANN82 Seattle GAC Communique’ Issues of Importance (there was no Advice), please see the attached preliminary response. Please note that per the Small Team’s assignment the response table is a compilation of guidance the GNSO Council has already provided on these issues, or information from the Council’s Operating Procedures. As such, the Small Team does not believe there is anything controversial in this response and, absent any objections, the preliminary response will be sent to the Board today, in advance of the Board’s meeting with the GAC on Monday, 07 April. Please also note that the Council’s response to the GAC Communique’ is on the consent agenda at the Council meeting on 10 April. Once adopted at the April meeting, the Council’s final response to the GAC Issues of Importance will be sent to the Board. Kind regards, Julie

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Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams
by Devan Reed April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

Hi all, Updated draft assignment forms have been posted on the GNSO Council Drafts webpage<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts> and Small team wiki pages (Accuracy<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DQCiCg> and DNS Abuse<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/iQCiCg>). Item 9.5 of the April GNSO Council Agenda<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKafBg> has also been updated with links. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… Accuracy Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… 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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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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FW: Our Deepest Condolences
by Devan Reed April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Dear Councilors, For your information, we sent the attached letter to the GAC Chair. Kind regards, Devan From: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Subject: Our Deepest Condolences Dear Nico, Please find attached a letter regarding our deepest condolences and sympathies regarding the passing of an extremely valuable community member, Nigel Hickson. This will be posted to the GNSO Correspondence<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2025> page shortly. Kind regards, Devan Devan Reed Secretariat Operations Coordinator Policy Development Team Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org&d=DwMGaQ&…>

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FYI | [Ext] NEW: Remembering Nigel Hickson
by Terri Agnew April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=5af6e1e7-e3f1-49ea-8378-6e9e70ff1e68…] Thursday, 03 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=001AmoJXTM…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> 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: Remembering Nigel Hickson · NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · 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 · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEW: Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Summary Report Published: ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · NEW: Summary Report Published: Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget · NEW: FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · 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: Remembering Nigel Hickson While there will be many opportunities to honor Nigel and his life’s work in the coming weeks and months, today, we keep him in our thoughts and extend our sincere condolences to his family. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: 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. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan ICANN invites stakeholders from the Middle East and those interested in ICANN’s work in the region to submit input to help ICANN org define regional activities that would best fit the regional needs and priorities. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Public Comment. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…>. 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=001AmoJXTM…>. 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Friday 11 April 2025 (20:30 - 21:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> Action Items NEW: 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 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=001AmoJXTM…>. 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> Public Comment NEW: Summary Report Published: ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: Summary Report Published: Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…>FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…>. 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=001AmoJXTM…>. · 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 · WACREN 2025 Conference · U.S. Cyber Policy Landscape: What Are We Seeing · Washington Center Student Visit to the ICANN DC Office (Apr 2025) · ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Volume 7, Issue 25 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> | Next Issue: Monday, 07 April 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…>

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