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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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Update | Re: Action Items | GNSO Council meeting | 10 April 2025
by Terri Agnew April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Hello all, One update below to 9.2 - WSIS+20 and internet governance discussions Action Items: Farzaneh Badii to volunteer for the WSIS+20 group on the GNSO Council list and staff to inform the group’s administrative support. UPDATE: The Informal IG group have decided to send in Desiree Zeljka Miloshevic Evans name and Farzaneh Badii as an alternate. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Action Items | GNSO Council meeting | 10 April 2025 Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meetings, below arising from the GNSO Council meetings held on 10 April 2025. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) GNSO Review of the GAC Communiqué Action Items: 1. On behalf of the GNSO Council Chair, the GNSO Secretariat communicates the GNSO Council Review of ICANN82 GAC Communiqué Issues of Importance to the ICANN Board. 2. On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat requests that the GNSO Liaison to the GAC also informs the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. Recommendations Report for the Transfer Policy Review PDP Action Items: On behalf of the GNSO Council, the GNSO Secretariat to transmit the report to the ICANN Board and communicate the outcomes from the GNSO Council's decision as appropriate. Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Confirmation of EPDP on Temporary Specification Team’s Intent to Modify RAA Requirements Related to Billing Contact (20 minutes) Action Items: The GNSO Council requests GNSO Support Staff to inform the ICANN org Global Domain Services Team of this motion. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Aspirational Statement Review (15 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership to add to the Council May meeting agenda for a vote. [added on Council Meeting Agenda planning google doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAzKcfltI7SWwzXda1NtKxfQ2k-t0o…>] Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Han Script Single Character gTLDs (Recommendation 3.17) (20 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership and staff to refine the options and create a comparison chart for the Council to consider. Item 7: COUNCIL UPDATE: Registration Data Request Service (10 minutes) Action Items: Leadership, with assistance from GNSO Support Staff, to follow up with the Council regarding the question of if the RDRS Findings Report should have a public comment period. Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Next Steps for Whois Implementation Advisory Group (15 minutes) Action Items: Support Staff to send a follow-up message to Council, outlining potential next steps for Councilors to socialize with their groups. Item 9: Any Other Business (25 minutes) 9.1 - Update on ICANN83 Planning and GNSO Draft Schedule Action Items: GNSO Council leadership and staff to work with the GAC to develop ICANN83 topics early, including this item for discussion on the agenda for the 20 May webinar, and scheduling a meeting for a further review, with Council before ICANN83. 9.2 - WSIS+20 and internet governance discussions Action Items: Farzaneh Badii to volunteer for the WSIS+20 group on the GNSO Council list and staff to inform the group’s administrative support. 9.3 - Latin Diacritics PDP Working Group - Review of Project Plan Action Items: Support staff to inform the LD PDP WG that the Project Plan has been approved by the GNSO Council by non-objection. 9.4 - Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements - Review of Project Plan Action Items: Support staff to inform SCCI that the Project Plan and the accompanying assignment forms have been approved by the GNSO Council by non-objection. 9.5 - Council review of Assignment Forms for DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Action Items: Recirculate the assignment forms to the Council as Google docs, to better facilitate the collection of Councilor input. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 05 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 15 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 05 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 15 May 2025 15 05:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Request for Input: Public Comment on RDRS Standing Committee Report
by DiBiase, Gregory April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

Dear Councilors, Following the recent update <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/i39NWFbE8i-ZP49d_oWAL2MoCyDGmPto7z5fs6WbJWph…> on the work of the Standing Committee (SC) on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), a procedural question was brought before Council: whether there should be a public comment on the RDRS SC Report. Background: The SC is nearing completion of its final findings report, which is structured around its assignment<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/draft/draft-rdrs-sta…> from the GNSO Council, which includes information on the usage trends, system enhancements, lessons learned (particularly in light of SSAD recommendations), and suggestions to Council as it approaches its dialogue with the ICANN Board. As described in its Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/draft/draft-rdrs-sta…>, the SC should consult with the GNSO Council on whether this report, which is intended as a factual account of their work, not a policy document, should be published for public comment prior to the submission of the report to the Council? When considering this question, please note that all GNSO SGs are represented <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EOTSFGRD/pages/115682448/…> in the Standing Committee. In addition, the RDRS Sc benefits from active participation by representatives from GAC, SSAC and ALAC, and it has already received community input during ICANN public sessions. While the Council always retains the option to initiate its public comment period prior to engaging with the ICANN Board, the SC would appreciate clarity whether it should initiate a public comment at this stage - prior to submitting their report to Council. Please consult with your stakeholder groups and be prepared to provide feedback at the upcoming Council meeting in May. Your input will help inform how the Standing Committee proceeds as it finalizes its work. Thanks, Greg

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FW: [Ext] CLOSING TODAY: ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program
by Julie Bisland April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] CLOSING TODAY: ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1801cc3a-79fd-4c9f-9fc3-27ee4fc4de5c…] Monday, 21 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=0014m55DX2…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014m55DX2…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014m55DX2…> 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 · TODAY: 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 · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements – A Look at the First Year · 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 · 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 2025. Information Sharing TODAY: 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: Monday, 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…>. 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=0014m55DX2…>. 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements – A Look at the First Year Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…>. 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…> 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=0014m55DX2…>. 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FW: [Ext] NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect
by Julie Bisland April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1634e3b8-b266-44f6-baa2-74dc3d8214a3…] Thursday, 17 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=001cYcnR6f…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cYcnR6f…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cYcnR6f…> 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: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Internal Audit Services · NEW: ICANN Address Supporting Organization Seeks Input on Updated Governance Document · NEW: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · MONDAY: 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 · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements – A Look at the First Year · 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 ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Summary Report-Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · 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 2025. Information Sharing NEW: 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=001cYcnR6f…> NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Internal Audit Services The selected provider(s) will be responsible for conducting independent, objective assessments of ICANN's risk management, control, and governance processes. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cYcnR6f…> NEW: ICANN Address Supporting Organization Seeks Input on Updated Governance Document If adopted by ICANN and the RIRs, the RIR Governance Document would supersede and replace the ICP-2. Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cYcnR6f…> Public Comment [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cYcnR6f…> NEW: 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=001cYcnR6f…> MONDAY: 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: Monday, 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=001cYcnR6f…> 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=001cYcnR6f…> 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=001cYcnR6f…>. 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=001cYcnR6f…>. 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=001cYcnR6f…> 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=001cYcnR6f…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements – A Look at the First Year Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cYcnR6f…> Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans Date: Monday 28 April 2025 (05:30 - 07:00 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cYcnR6f…> 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=001cYcnR6f…> 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=001cYcnR6f…>. 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=001cYcnR6f…> 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>. 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CANCELLED | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members | Thursday, 17 April 2025
by Terri Agnew April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

This meeting is cancelled, please make sure to remove it from your calendars. Further discussion on this topic will take place during the May 2025 GNSO Council meeting, as this conversation is still evolving and will be more efficient to have in May when more concreate information is available. Dear all, The GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members is scheduled on 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 Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Canceled: GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 15, 2025

April 15, 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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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 05 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 15 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 05 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 15 May 2025 15 05:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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