June 2025 - council - lists.icann.org

FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN RFI: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Justification
by Julie Bisland June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN RFI: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Justification [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=52d8a7d5-8586-4f27-8c43-585dbd52011a…] Monday, 23 June 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=001cuBwMT_…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Obtains Successful Court Ruling, Reinforcing Call for Fair AFRINIC Board Elections, Court Requires Receiver to make a Communique to Members · NEW: ICANN RFI: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Justification · NEW: Next Steps for Monitoring the Effectiveness of ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) · Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 · Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) · Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) Events · These events occur in June 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Obtains Successful Court Ruling, Reinforcing Call for Fair AFRINIC Board Elections, Court Requires Receiver to make a Communique to Members ICANN continues to pay close attention to AFRINIC’s ability to maintain its obligations as an RIR. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> NEW: ICANN RFI: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Justification The purpose of this RFI is to gather insights from prospective providers regarding their methodologies, expertise, and perspective on the potential challenges that may arise while conducting evaluations of String Similarity, Variant Justification, or both, under ICANN's policies and guidelines. Deadline: 11 August 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> NEW: Next Steps for Monitoring the Effectiveness of ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model We are confident that the Strategic Outlook Trends exercise places ICANN on the right path to identifying strengths and weaknesses, as well as new community needs and expectations, in a comprehensive and structured manner. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot We’re excited to introduce the Next Round Snapshot, a new monthly recap that highlights key updates shared during the IRT Outreach meetings. This report covers recent activities across the Applicant Support Program (ASP), Registry Service Provider (RSP) evaluation, regional and topical engagement, web traffic stats, and communications milestones. Developed in response to GAC feedback, this snapshot supports visibility and alignment across teams working on the New gTLD Program: Next Round. 📅 Published monthly following each IRT Outreach meeting 📎 Check out the inaugural April/May edition here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…>. For questions, contact globalsupport(a)icann.org.<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…>. 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=001cuBwMT_…>. 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=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…>. 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=001cuBwMT_…> 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: Public Comment Summary Report: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 June 2025 Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…>. 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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 30 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 10 July 2025 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 30 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 10 July 2025 at 13:00 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/PKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FYI | FW: RrSG GNSO Councilor election results
by Terri Agnew June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the RrSG GNSO Council election results. Congratulations! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO On 6/17/25, 6:38 PM, "Owen Smigelski" <owen.smigelski(a)namecheap.com <mailto:owen.smigelski@namecheap.com>> wrote: Hello GNSO Secretariats, The RrSG recently concluded its election, and the following were elected as RrSG GNSO Councillors starting at the AGM 2025: - Hong-Fu (Tom) Meng - Ashley Heineman Regards, Owen

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FW: GNSO Councilor- RySG
by Devan Reed June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the result of the RySG GNSO Councilor elections. Thank you! Kind regards, Devan From: Elizabeth Bacon <bbacon(a)pir.org> Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM To: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Sue Schuler <secretariat(a)rysg.info>, "jen(a)dot.asia" <jen(a)dot.asia> Subject: GNSO Councilor- RySG Hello, I’m pleased to inform you that per our recent RySG elections, Jennifer Chung was re-elected to serve another term as the RySG’s GNSO Councilor for APAC. Please let me know if you need anything further from me. Best, Beth Elizabeth Bacon | Chair, RySG

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ICANN83 | GAC Communiqué
by Devan Reed June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

Dear all, The ICANN83 GAC Communiqué has been published. It can be found here: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann83-governmental-advisor… GNSO Council Small Team GAC Communiqué: * Sam * Desiree * Jennifer * Hong-Fu * Susan * Sebastien If you are not listed above, please let us know if you would like to join. A doodle has already been sent to schedule the calls. Thank you! Kind regards, Devan

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Draft Minutes of the 11 June 2025 GNSO Council Meeting
by John Emery June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 11 June 2025 at ICANN83. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure section 3.5: "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 30 June. Thank you. Sincerely, John R. Emery, Ph.D. Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN83 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available
by Devan Reed June 19, 2025

June 19, 2025

FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM To: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN83 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=33d9bfa6-4b69-4cb8-8c70-2b09997f280d…] Thursday, 19 June 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=001wgSgfEh…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> 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 ICANN83 · NEW: ICANN83 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available · NEW: ICANN83 Policy and Advice Outcomes Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Root Zone Label Generation Rules · NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Maximal Starting Repertoire · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) · NEW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) · Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 Events · These events occur in June 2025. ICANN83 NEW: ICANN83 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available The ICANN83 Gac Communiqué is available here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> NEW: ICANN83 Policy and Advice Outcomes This blog captures the high-level policy and advice outcomes from the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 includes the work completed by the Thaana Script Generation Panel, which represents the 27th script in the RZ-LGR.] Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Public Comment. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Maximal Starting Repertoire It is a subset of code points in Unicode 16.0, created by following the prescriptions detailed in the Procedure to Develop and Maintain Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone with Respect to IDN Labels (RZ-LGR Procedure) in eliminating code points not eligible for the root zone. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Public Comment. Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot We’re excited to introduce the Next Round Snapshot, a new monthly recap that highlights key updates shared during the IRT Outreach meetings. This report covers recent activities across the Applicant Support Program (ASP), Registry Service Provider (RSP) evaluation, regional and topical engagement, web traffic stats, and communications milestones. Developed in response to GAC feedback, this snapshot supports visibility and alignment across teams working on the New gTLD Program: Next Round. 📅 Published monthly following each IRT Outreach meeting 📎 Check out the inaugural April/May edition here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>. For questions, contact globalsupport(a)icann.org.<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> 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=001wgSgfEh…>. 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=001wgSgfEh…>. 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=001wgSgfEh…> 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=001wgSgfEh…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> 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=001wgSgfEh…>. 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=001wgSgfEh…> 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: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 NEW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 June 2025 Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>. 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Action Items | ICANN83 including 11 June 2025 GNSO Council Meeting
by Terri Agnew June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from ICANN83 Prague, which includes GNSO Council meeting held on 11 June 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 ICANN83 including 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. Tuesday, 10 June 2025 GNSO Council Informal Meeting [C] - 13:45 - 15:00 CEST (75 mins) Action Items: * Create communications materials for PDP process to highlight the variable timetable to communicate the process to community and other groups, how quickly things can be done even if narrowly scoped Wednesday, 11 June 2025 GNSO Council Meeting Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Prioritization of Upcoming Work (35 minutes) Action Items: * Staff to add column on resource requirements to the prioritization document<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/gnso-co…> to aid in ranking priorities for Councilors Thursday, 12 June 2025 GNSO Council Wrap-Up - 10:45 - 12:15 CEST (90 mins) Action Items: * Follow up on Thomas’ written problem statement on law enforcement and urgent requests * Develop a GNSO process presentation for the GAC and perhaps record a webinar to demonstrate how the GNSO Council operates * (Alternative: Councilors can direct GAC members and other community members to ICANN Learn page on GNSO Council here: https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/ea1e7978-2499-4f75-80d5-295091f36d… ) * Staff to set up meetings for Sam, Desiree, Jen, Hong Fu, Susan, Seb, and Manju to work on GAC communique response and coordinate Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair RE: GNSO Latin Diacritics PDP Board Liaison - Alan Barrett
by Devan Reed June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

FYI This will be posted shortly to the GNSO Correspondence page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2025 Thank you! Kind regards, Devan From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair RE: GNSO Latin Diacritics PDP Board Liaison - Alan Barrett Dear Greg, Please find the attached letter from ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha regarding the GNSO Council’s request for a Board Liaison to the Latin Diacritics PDP WG. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 30 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 10 July 2025 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 30 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 10 July 2025 at 13:00 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/PKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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