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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. 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: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · NEW: Transition to Our New Travel Management Company, AmTrav · NEW: ICANN-EDP Capacity-Building Sessions: Empowering Puerto Rico's Future Leaders · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · TOMORROW: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · 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 April 2025. Information Sharing NEW: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy Your insights on these topics will help shape practical solutions that align with ICANN's commitment to global participation and operational sustainability. Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> Public Comment [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> NEW: Transition to Our New Travel Management Company, AmTrav We will send additional information to impacted travelers with required actions to take during this changeover. Please keep an eye out for these important communications in the coming days. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> NEW: ICANN-EDP Capacity-Building Sessions: Empowering Puerto Rico's Future Leaders The goal is to ensure that students are prepared for job opportunities and professional growth in the technology sector. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SRhY-oL…> 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=001SRhY-oL…> 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=001SRhY-oL…> 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=001SRhY-oL…>. 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=001SRhY-oL…>. 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=001SRhY-oL…> 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=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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