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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 14 August 2025 Meeting
by Steve Chan Aug. 6, 2025

Aug. 6, 2025

Dear all, Please see links below to the latest version of the GNSO Council’s Portfolio Management Tool Suite for the meeting on 14 August 2025. Agenda: * https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MKafBg Motions: * https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RKifBg Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework (PPMF): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/TgyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/Tgy…> * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQy…> * **Action/Decision Radar (ADR): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAy…> * **Project List (PL): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAy…> * **Action Items (AIs): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/64OeBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/64O…> * Council Small Teams (CSTs): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JS6fBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JS6…> * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * The ADR has been enhanced to reduce dependencies to the PMT: * The furthest right column now contains an approximate Month/Year of the action or decision. This replaces the old attempt of having pointers to the PMT and an approximate resource estimate. * The last range marker is now “6 Months to 12 Months+”. This is to increase visibility of longer-term deliverables that will require actions/decisions by the Council and allows to form a queue for repeated items that are operational in nature or items that may be deferred for extended periods, but some future action/decision is still required. * The PMT tool is down for maintenance in preparing it for alignment with the new FY26-FY30 Strategic Plan period. Staff should have a more refined version available for the September meeting. Please let staff know if you have any questions. Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Motion for the Accuracy Small Team
by Paul McGrady Aug. 6, 2025

Aug. 6, 2025

Hi All, Below is a Motion related to the work of the Accuracy small team. Note that the motion contains an active link that you will need to click on to get to the recommendations. Best, Paul ____ Motion to Approve the Council Small Team on Registration Data Accuracy’s Recommendations Submitted by: Paul McGrady Seconded by: Whereas, 1. On 19 September 2024<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/IcdzAkgsvrGhqhAbS0qNXnIGnacYd8iPARLNa3uukZhy…>, the GNSO Council agreed to form a drafting team to review threshold questions to ICANN org and the ICANN Community with the goal of making progress on the topic of registration data accuracy. 2. On 17 October 2024<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/jw4aV9Urr8afA8dRzD3c7eRlBDKvF94owUaIhcTDOaBf…>, the GNSO Council agreed to send the threshold questions, with amendments from the drafting team, first to ICANN org and then to the ICANN Community. 3. On 10 December 2024<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/plexi…>, ICANN org provided a response to the GNSO Council’s questions related to upcoming legislation and the potential impact on policy development. 4. On 14 February 2024, the extended due date, the GNSO Council received responses from the following eight (8) ICANN groups: At-Large Advisory Constituency<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/alac-ac…>, Business Constituency<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/bc-accu…>, Governmental Advisory Committee<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/gac-acc…>, Intellectual Property Constituency<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/ipc-acc…>, Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers Constituency<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/ispcp-a…>, Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/ncsg-ac…>, Registrar Stakeholder Group<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/rrsg-ac…>, and Registry Stakeholder Group<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/presentation/rysg-ac…>. 5. On 12 March 2025<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/cmyqjjeg58s2RGBE_HFLNR2s22_2dQMpzSkUhjgUojB3…>, the GNSO Council agreed to task a dedicated small team on registration data accuracy to review (i) the responses<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…> from ICANN org and the aforementioned ICANN groups on the Council’s threshold questions<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/draft-concept-…> and (ii) other relevant sources, and provide recommendations to the GNSO Council on how to proceed. 6. On 28 April 2025, the GNSO Council approved the assignment form<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for…> for the Council Accuracy Small Team by non-objection. 7. On 15 May 2025, the Council Accuracy Small Team began meeting and decided to focus on the areas of alignment within the responses received, which resulted in the creation of four (4) recommendations. 8. On 10 July 2025<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/0kOS5pm2E5NjxPhjjuzeQ6S7aB8kSdiDvlQUwj925pea…>, the Council Accuracy Small Team presented its four (4) recommendations to the GNSO Council. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council approves the four (4) recommendations in the Council Accuracy Small Team’s Summary Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/gnso-council-a…>. 2. The GNSO Council would like to thank the groups who provided feedback to the Council’s threshold questions and would also like to thank the leadership and members of the Council Accuracy Small Team for their commitment and hard work in completing the Summary Report on Registration Data Accuracy. [cid:29477642-c1d8-4407-9ce6-8abe13bdce4f] Paul McGrady Partner Elster & McGrady 1030 16th Ave. S Floor 2 Nashville,TN 37212 3847 N. Lincoln Avenue Second Floor Chicago, IL 60613 Office Direct: +1 (312) 515-4422 paul(a)elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/>

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FYI | Action needed | Expression of Interest: GNSO Members for the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) | Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC
by Terri Agnew Aug. 5, 2025

Aug. 5, 2025

Dear GNSO Council, The following information was sent to SG/C Chairs with deadline of 11 August 2025. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM Subject: Action needed | Expression of Interest: GNSO Members for the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) | Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC Dear SG/C Chairs, We hope this email finds you well. The GNSO is seeking to select two (2) volunteers to fill the roles of Members to the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (RoR CCG). Any member of a GNSO Stakeholder Group/Constituency is eligible to apply for one of the slots. Candidates must complete the attached Expression of Interest (EOI) Form and submit it by email to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> no later than Monday, 11 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. For more information on responsibilities, skills and experiences, please refer to the announcement page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-05aug25-en.htm> on the GNSO Website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/news/announcements>. The EOI Form can also be downloaded from that page. Additional information and details about the selection process (timeline) can be found on the wiki here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/W4AdG>. Should you have any questions, please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 14 August 2025
by Terri Agnew Aug. 5, 2025

Aug. 5, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 14 August 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/MKafBg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5ethntma 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/6KefBg> 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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Approval of Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Final Report
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

Hi Councilors, I am sharing here the motion to approve the Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Final Report at our August meeting. Remain blessed, Tomslin

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Consent Agenda Items for August Meeting
by Paul McGrady Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

Hi Councilors! In addition to the Team 14 item already sent, we have a few more consent agenda items for the coming call. Attached is the full list which I am submitting to Council for consideration. Thanks everyone! Best, Paul [cid:bc8f9310-ab1a-407d-858c-b03bf88f1be4] Paul McGrady Partner Elster & McGrady 1030 16th Ave. S Floor 2 Nashville,TN 37212 3847 N. Lincoln Avenue Second Floor Chicago, IL 60613 Office Direct: +1 (312) 515-4422 paul(a)elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/>

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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 14 August 2025
by Terri Agnew Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 14 August 2025 at 21:00 UTC This will be posted on the agenda wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MKafBg> shortly. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO GNSO Council Agenda 14 August 2025 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/6KefBg This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 15 March 2023. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 21:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/59esyca8 14:00 Los Angeles; 17:00 Washington DC; 22:00 London; 23:00 Paris; 00:00 Moscow; 07:00 Melbourne GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation [Published 24 hours prior to meeting]: https://icann83.sched.com/event/246XL/gnso-council-meeting Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 11 June 2025 were posted on 30 June 2025. Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 10 July 2025 were posted on 28 July 2025. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Deferral of CSC Effectiveness Review * Confirmation of GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) * GNSO Non-Registry Liaison: John Gbadamosi * Alternate: Anil Jain * Adoption of Team 14 outcomes document - Board Seat 14 appointment * Confirmation of Support for the Board’s Proposed Non-Adoption of Select IGO Recommendations Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Approval of IANA Review Function 2 (IFR2) Final Report (10 minutes) The IANA Naming Function Review is an accountability mechanism created as part of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) stewardship transition to ensure that ICANN’s IANA work through Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) meets the needs and expectations of its naming customers. Under the ICANN Bylaws, the ICANN Board must convene an IFR no less frequently than every five years, measured from the date the previous IFR was convened. The board convened<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> the first IFR on 16 September 2018. The second IFR team (IFR2) conducted the review in accordance with the scope specified in the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article18>. The review focuses on PTI’s performance of the IANA naming function against the contractual requirements in the IANA Naming Function Contract and the IANA Naming Function Statement of Work<https://www.icann.org/iana_pti_docs/151-iana-naming-function-contract-v-30s…>. The naming functions under review include management of the DNS root zone, a critical function for the ongoing operation of the Internet. The IFR2 recently sought public comments<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/second-iana-naming-funct…> on its Draft Report, which contained findings and recommendations in three key areas: * Presence of specific Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) policy details in the IANA Naming Function Contract * Transparency and availability of Contract amendments * Frequency of reviews After considering public comment received and making adjustments as appropriate, the IFR2 team is working to reach consensus on its Final Report. The Draft Report included two recommendations that will amend the IANA Naming Function Contract, including a recommendation on the presence of specific Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) policy details in the IANA Naming Function Contract and identifying and pointing to the appropriate policy authority for DNSSEC 98 in the IANA Naming Function Contract. Neither recommendation received objections during the public comment period. However, Section 18.6 (b) of the Bylaws reads that any recommendations by the IFR that would amend the IANA Naming Function Contract shall only become effective if: (i) The IFR Recommendation has been approved by the vote of (A) a supermajority of the ccNSO Council (pursuant to the ccNSO's procedures or, if such procedures do not define a supermajority, two-thirds (2/3) of the ccNSO Council's members) and (B) a GNSO Supermajority;” Here, the Council will vote on the two IFRT recommendations that will amend the IANA Naming Function Contract. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Tomslin Samme-NIar, Interim GNSO Co-Chair) 4.2 - Council Vote (Voting Threshold: Supermajority) 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Approval of Recommendations from GNSO Council Small Team on Accuracy (15 minutes) During the Council’s March 2025 meeting<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>, the Council agreed to form a dedicated small team on accuracy, which would be tasked with: * Reviewing the written input received on the Council’s threshold questions; and * Providing a detailed summary of the input received, taking into consideration the potential other sources that can inform the discussion - i.e. (but not limited to) INFERMAL study, EU NIS2 cooperation group, recommendation CC.1, and provide a recommendation to the Council on how to best make progress on the topic of registration data accuracy, e.g., relaunch scoping team with updated assignment, request Issues Report, request additional study (including the recommended form and aim of the study), etc. The Small Team, led by Paul McGrady, began meeting on 15 May 2025 and agreed to four recommendations for the Council’s consideration related to: * Examining the current timeline for validation and verification of registration data under the 2024 RAA * Creation of educational materials related to the importance of accurate registration data * Further consideration of a previously-approved Whois2 Review Team recommendation (CC.1) related to the inclusion of a notation in the RDDS record that the domain name is suspended due to incorrect data * Discontinuing the Accuracy Scoping Team at this time in light of the above recommendations, while noting these recommendations represent a starting point and do not foreclose further work in the future. Here, the Council will vote on the Accuracy Small Team’s Summary Report. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, Small Team Lead) 5.2 - Council Vote (voting threshold: simple majority) 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL VOTE - Request Issue Report on DNS Abuse (15 minutes) The Council’s small team on DNS abuse began meeting on 15 May 2025, working on its Assignment Form<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for…>. The assignment form includes the review and analysis of DNS Abuse mitigation efforts across the broader ICANN ecosystem, the impact of the RA and RAA amendments, the INFERMAL study, as well as other data sources. The goal of the small team was to determine, after reviewing available data sources, whether or not gaps remain in mitigating DNS abuse. The small team quickly came to the conclusion that there are indeed gaps remaining and have worked diligently to catalogue the issues. In developing that catalogue of issues, the small team also solicited input from SG/C/SO/ACs. The small team is putting forward recommendations to the GNSO Council that an Issue Report be requested during its August meeting, based upon the catalogue of issues the small team has developed. The recommendations suggest a specific subset of topics to be focused on in the draft charter and the PDP that is anticipated to follow. Here, the Council will vote to request an Issues Report on DNS Abuse. 6.1 - Presentation of Motion (Jennifer Chung, Small Team Lead) 6.2 - Council Vote (voting threshold: simple majority) 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL VOTE - Approval of the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group Charter (15 minutes) On 27 May 2025<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-holen-et-al-2…>, the Board wrote to SO/AC Leaders with an update on the ICANN Reviews. Specifically, following input from the community, the Board informed SO/AC leaders that it took the following actions related to reviews during its 19 May meeting: 1. Continue the deferral of Organizational Reviews until the completion of one CIP cycle (estimated at 3 years). 2. Conclude the Pilot Holistic Review and following the completion of the CIP cycle, consider whether to rename and re-charter an effort focused solely on designing a review of the CIP. 3. Continue the community dialogue to support a broader discussion on reviews. This will include an engagement session at ICANN84 focused on the purpose and essential subject areas for reviews. 4. Continue the deferral of the fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) to support the community’s capacity to participate in the dialogues, and any related activities that may result from such discussions. Please see the relevant Board Resolution<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> for further information. During ICANN83, the SO/AC Chairs met with ICANN org to discuss a potential path forward. During the Council’s Wrap-Up<https://icann83.sched.com/event/246XW/gnso-council-wrap-up> session, GNSO Chair Greg DiBiase shared a high-level overview of that approach, asking that Councilors begin socializing the approach with their respective groups. Additional options were subsequently circulated to the GNSO Council. Shortly thereafter, the SOAC Chairs, in collaboration with select ICANN Board members, agreed to start development on a charter for a Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (RoR CCG). It was determined that the RoR CCG Charter, as well as initiating the work, should proceed expeditiously and separately from efforts to address ICANN’s non-compliance with its Bylaws, in respect of timing issues for Reviews. The SOAC Chairs and select Board members worked tirelessly to come to agreement on a stable draft of the RoR CCG Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul…>, which was shared with the Council on [date]. In preparation for the GNSO to support the CCG, the Council tasked its Standing Selection Committee (SSC) to identify the two (2) GNSO members of the group. The Council recognizes the importance of allowing the RoR CCG to proceed with its work, but not losing sight of the non-compliance issue. Here, the Council will vote to approve the RoR CCG Charter. 7.1 - Presentation of motion<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…> (Susan Payne, IPC Councilor) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Council Vote (voting threshold: simple majority)] Item 8: COUNCIL UPDATE - Privacy Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Implementation Work - Questions for GNSO Council (10 minutes) On 9 August 2016, the ICANN Board approved the Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_48305/ppsai-final-07de…> of the Privacy Proxy Services Accreditation Issues (PPSAI) Working Group, which contains 21 policy recommendations. ICANN org convened an Implementation Review Team (IRT) in 2016 and worked on the implementation of the policy recommendations until 2019 when the implementation work was paused due to overlapping issues around the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data processing, and the Temporary Specification<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/gtld-registration-data-specs-en/#temp…>. In June 2024, ICANN org reconvened the PPSAI IRT and has been refining a set of overarching threshold questions that require input from the GNSO Council in order for ICANN org to, in consultation with the IRT, move forward on implementation of the 21 policy recommendations from the Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_48305/ppsai-final-07de…>. ICANN org recently sent the threshold questions<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/council@icann.org/thread/7WQUZAK2VH…> to the GNSO Council for further guidance. The threshold questions currently under discussion are: 1. Are there any policy questions or items the IRT already wants to bring to the GNSO Council for guidance? 2. Implementation Model: Accreditation Program or Alternative Implementation: a. Can an implementation model without a new standalone accreditation program remain consistent with the policy recommendations? 1. Disclosure Frameworks (Intellectual Property and Law Enforcement) a. Are there specific areas to revisit under new law/policy? b. Can these frameworks be aligned with existing work on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), Registration Data Policy, and other existing procedures and remain consistent with the policy recommendations? Here, the Council will discuss how to best address the questions from the PPSAI IRT and determine next steps. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Paul McGrady, GNSO Council Liaison to the PPSAI IRT) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: COUNCIL UPDATE: Update on Urgents Requests (15 minutes) ICANN org convened an Implementation Review Team to assist ICANN in implementing the EPDP on the Temporary Specification Phase 1 Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…>, which began meeting in May 2019. ICANN org published the draft Registration Data Policy for public comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/registration-data-consen…> on 24 August 2022. Several commenters expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of Recommendation 18, specifically around the issue of the response timeline for urgent requests. The relevant portion of Recommendation 18 reads, “A separate timeline of [less than X business days] will considered for the response to ‘Urgent’ Reasonable Disclosure Requests, those Requests for which evidence is supplied to show an immediate need for disclosure [time frame to be finalized and criteria set for Urgent requests during implementation].” On 3 June 2024<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/tsinh…>, the Board wrote to the GNSO Council, noting concerns with the proposed urgent request timeline of business days as not fit for purpose, as truly urgent requests should be responded to within minutes or hours rather than business days. Recognizing this, the Board also noted there is no universal mechanism for registrars to authenticate law enforcement entities. The GNSO Council responded on 29 August 2024<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/dibia…>, agreeing with the Board’s concerns and suggesting a trilateral meeting between the Board, GNSO Council, and GAC to discuss a potential path forward in light of the concerns. On 15 October 2024<https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/gac-follow-up-on-urgent-requests-gac-…>, the GAC wrote to the Board, recommending, “[f]or the work on authentication, we would support the establishment of a joint PSWG/CPH task force. For the work on the response time for authenticated requests, we invite the Board and the GNSO Council to identify an expedited procedure for addressing this workstream. We strongly suggest resuming the work of the IRT, which was halted last summer.” A trilateral meeting was held on 4 November 2024<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…> and the Board, GAC, and GNSO Council discussed next steps, including potentially resuming discussions with the IRT. The Council discussed this issue in detail during its meeting on 19 December 2024<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…> and responded to the GAC on 15 January 2025<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/correspondence/dibia…>. A second trilateral meeting was held on 12 February 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>. The IRT has resumed meetings on the issue of response time for urgent requests. Here, the Council will hear an update from the GNSO Council liaison to the IRT and discuss next steps. 9.1 - Introduction of Topic (Thomas Rickert, GNSO Council Liaison to the Registration Data IRT) 9.2 - Council Discussion 9.3 - Next Steps Item 10: COUNCIL UPDATE: Outcome of Transfer Policy Review PDP Human Rights Impact Assessment (15 minutes) During its 12 March 2025 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/rec/play/c9JJyD0XyDGkIJUQW…> meeting, the GNSO Council voted to approve all 47 recommendations of the Transfer Policy Review Working Group’s Final Report. While the Working Group’s Charter [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> did not include a Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA), the Council agreed to conduct an HRIA following the vote on the Final Report. Farzaneh Badii, the GNSO Councilor who volunteered to lead the HRIA effort, met with Roger Carney, the chair of the Transfer Policy Review PDP, on 16 April 2025. Farzaneh presented the outcome of the HRIA discussion to the Council during its meeting on 15 May 2025 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/rec/play/Vew12tHCU11uhBpXC…>. Here, the Council will discuss the outstanding items from the HRIA and determine if further action is needed or if additional items need to be added to the continued discussion of the Council’s prioritization of work. 10.1 - Introduction of Topic (Farzaneh Badii, GNSO Councilor) 10.2 - Council Discussion 10.3 - Next Steps Item 11: Any Other Business (15 minutes) 11.1 - ICANN84 planning and GNSO Draft schedule (Terri Agnew) 11.2 - WSIS update (Desiree Miloshevic or Jennifer Chung) 11.2 - GNSO Liaison to the GAC update (Sebastien Ducos) _______________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 21:00 UTC Local time between March and November in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 14:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 15:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 17:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 18:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 22:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+2 23:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 00:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 17:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEST) UTC+10 07:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/59esyca8

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Motion for Team 14
by Paul McGrady Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

Hi Councilors! Below is a motion to wrap up the work of the NCPH's Team 14. Attached are the Team's recommendations which were adopted by the NCPH (Andrea, if this is not the latest version, please step in!). Thanks all! Best, Paul ________________ Motion to replace ANNEX 7: Non-Contracted Parties House Procedure for Election of the Board Member/Seat No. 14. WHEREAS, 1. On 14 January 2024, a team of three volunteers from the Commercial Stakeholders Group and three volunteers from the Noncommercial Stakeholders Group, led by Paul McGrady, was formed to discuss topics surrounding the timely appointment of a candidate to Board seat 14. 2. On 15 July 2025, the Commercial Stakeholders Group and the Noncommercial Stakeholders Group (NCPH) approved the recommendations<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-nHpTTMO0DJgL5fX9iCLbAxOdH2n8CbH/view?usp=…> from Team 14. 3. The proposed amendment for Annex 7 clearly sets out a twice-yearly review of the Board Seat 14 incumbent, a timeline to begin the selection process, and a recommendation for a search committee made up of members of each SG. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council requests that the GNSO Operating Procedures be updated to include the new proposed Annex 7 process for immediate use by the Commercial Stakeholders Group and the Noncommercial Stakeholders Group to begin their selection process. 2. The GNSO Council congratulates the NCPHs on the collegial manner in which this work was completed. [cid:300e18dd-25a8-4d34-adab-caf0c2290db2] Paul McGrady Partner Elster & McGrady 1030 16th Ave. S Floor 2 Nashville,TN 37212 3847 N. Lincoln Avenue Second Floor Chicago, IL 60613 Office Direct: +1 (312) 515-4422 paul(a)elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/>

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Update from the SOAC chairs meeting on Review of Reviews
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

Hi Councilors, The council small team on Review of Reviews is still doing its work but due to the time sensitive nature of some of the decisions SO/AC chairs are making, I wanted to share an update of what came out of the last SOAC chairs meeting. In the SO/AC chairs meeting on August 31st, a stable draft charter of a Cross Community Group (CCG) was agreed upon which I have attached to this email. Because of the time critical nature of the anticipated work of the CCG and the anticipated deliverables coded in the charter that are expected by the ICANN84 meeting, while also acknowledging that SOs and ACs still need to discuss the charter draft according to their internal processes for formal approval, the SOAC Chairs agreed to formally send the stable draft to the board with a caveat that formal approval from SOs and ACs is pending. It is also leadersip's understanding that the board will be requesting nominating organisations to nominate their nominees for the CCG group for the group to start working circa mid-late August. For GNSO nominations, we think the SSC should be tasked with this. As a result, leadership is sharing this stable draft, with the expectation that councillors will discuss the charter with their groups before our August meeting and ideally, only egregious errors or omissions will be expected to alter the stable draft. Finally, on the topic of bylaws amendment, there was support from the SOAC chairs to have the board proceed with the the bylaws amendment in parallel to the CCG work. Our understanding again is that the board intends to lead this bylaws amendment process and will formally communicate this to the community. I have also attached the letter sent to the board by the SOAC chairs. Remain blessed, Tomslin

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FW: [Ext] NEW: REGISTRATION OPEN: Next Policy Development Accelerator Term
by Julie Bisland Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: REGISTRATION OPEN: Next Policy Development Accelerator Term [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=606324cb-d5ec-4fed-892c-2b57cc27de42…] Monday, 04 August 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=001JSxq4dP…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> 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 ICANN84 · CLOSES THURSDAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants · ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 · Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants · Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Information Sharing · NEW: REGISTRATION OPEN: Next Policy Development Accelerator Term Next Round · Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 Events · These events occur in July and August 2025. ICANN84 CLOSES THURSDAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN84 Annual General Meeting newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 25-26 October, 2025. These outreach sessions are part of the ""Get To Know ICANN Community"" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are an opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. Sign up for available slots here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…>. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. DEADLINE: August 7, 2025 ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 The ICANN org Finance and Planning Teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN84 or via webinars to present on Finance- and Planning topics. Presentations will cover topics such as: - Financial Results: FY25 Year-to-Date - High Level FY27 Planning Process, Structure, and Assumptions - ICANN’s Strategic Plan for FY26–30 - Other current topics Please contact planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> to request a briefing with your Community group. Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants with children 12 years old or younger who meet the criteria and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or childcare services. DEADLINE: Friday, 12 September 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Please find the FAQs for ICANN84 here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…>. Information Sharing NEW: REGISTRATION OPEN: Next Policy Development Accelerator Term The next term of the Accelerator will focus on the history of New gTLD Applicant Support. First meeting: 28 August 2025 at 13:00 UTC This material is best suited to newcomers. Sign up now to learn more about policy development! Contact devan.reed(a)icann.org<mailto:devan.reed@icann.org> for sign up information. Next Round 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=001JSxq4dP…>. 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=001JSxq4dP…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> 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=001JSxq4dP…>. 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>. 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=001JSxq4dP…>. 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=001JSxq4dP…> 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>. Webinars ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 (12:00 - 12:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> Action Items ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN Fellowship Program is open to all applicants interested or already engaged in various aspects of ICANN's work, such as policymaking, Domain Name System operations, and the security and stability of the global Internet. DEADLINE: 22 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> 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=001JSxq4dP…>. 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=001JSxq4dP…> 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=001JSxq4dP…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…>. Events These events occur in July and August 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=001JSxq4dP…>. · Digital Identity and Brand Trust: New gTLDs for the Financial Sector · Asia Pacific Advanced Network Conference (APAN60) · Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2025 · CTU's 21st Caribbean Internet Governance Forum and 4th Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated Volume 7, Issue 57 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 0 August 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JSxq4dP…>

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