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Document and Motion deadline | Sunday, 01 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 11 March 2026 at 07:45 UTC (13:15 IST)
by Terri Agnew Feb. 16, 2026

Feb. 16, 2026

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Sunday, 01 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 07:45 UTC (13:15 IST) 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/pYAtJ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 12 February 2026
by Terri Agnew Feb. 14, 2026

Feb. 14, 2026

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Audio only: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/Acpqy98UJ6g0PpQUkKVs834m-oPaMoInBM-WtUhLn9jK… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/jnZIU8uE97sxnjazBCXduG0xE0S0jMuIcBkTAGMIYbl… The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Calendar page. <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2026> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GNSO Council resolutions 12 February 2026
by Terri Agnew Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on 12 February 2026 which will be posted shortly on the GNSO Council resolutions <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/20…> page. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Confirm the GNSO-Appointed Mentor for the 2026 ICANN Fellowship Program Submitted by: Taiwo Peter Akinremi Whereas, 1. On 16 December 2025, the GNSO announced<https://gnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16dec25-en.htm> that it was launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to solicit volunteers to serve in the capacity of a GNSO-appointed Fellowship Program Mentor for three consecutive ICANN meetings, beginning with ICANN87; 2. The GNSO Council tasked the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) with reviewing Mentor applications and recommending one individual for the GNSO Council to appoint. 3. The SSC reviewed six (6) applications received, taking into account the selection criteria outlined in the EOI announcements. 4. The SSC submitted its Full Consensus recommendations to the GNSO Council by way of submission of the relevant motion. 5. The GNSO Council considered the recommendation of the SSC. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council confirms the nomination of Imran Hossen to serve as a 2026 ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor for three consecutive ICANN meetings, beginning with ICANN87. 2. The GNSO Council asks the GNSO Secretariat to communicate resolved clause #1 to the staff supporting the ICANN Fellowship Program. 3. The GNSO Council asks the GNSO Secretariat to inform the appointed candidate that he has been selected. 4. The GNSO Council asks the GNSO Secretariat to send a response to those applicants who were not appointed, thanking them for their interest and encouraging them to apply for future opportunities as they arise. (end of Consent Agenda items) Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/vote-result/gnso-cou…> Motion to Adopt the Final Report of the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) in relation to the Review of the Policy and Implementation (P&I) Policy Status Report (PSR) Submitted by: Taiwo Peter Akinremi Seconded by: Farzaneh Badii Whereas, 1. In June 2015, the GNSO Council adopted the Policy and Implementation (P&I) Working Group (WG) Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47703/policy-implement…> followed by ICANN Board approval in September 2015, which resulted in the creation of the GNSO processes – namely the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP), the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP), and the GNSO Input Process (GIP). 2. The Council committed to reviewing the effectiveness of the new processes no later than five years after their successful implementation, and the P&I Policy Status Report (PSR)<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/correspondence/psr-t…>, prepared by ICANN’s Global Domains and Strategy (GDS) function, serves as the review envisioned by the Council; 3. The GNSO Council tasked the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) to review the PSR and consider both the analysis conducted and the potential changes suggested; 4. The SCCI systematically reviewed the analysis and came to the conclusion that the mechanisms were generally working as intended, resulting in only three (3) recommendations through its Final Report, which propose courses of action for each of the three (3) processes – EPDP, GGP, and GIP – primarily focusing on enhancing clarity; 5. On 17 December 2025, the SCCI submitted its recommendations by way of a Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/final-report-s…>; 6. The GNSO Council considered SCCI’s recommendations on the PSR during its January 2026 Meeting. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council adopts all three (3) recommendations as outlined in the Final Report. 1. The GNSO Council requests that the SCCI, in collaboration with the GNSO Policy Development Support Staff, implement all three (3) recommendations as soon as feasible. 1. The GNSO Council thanks the members of the SCCI for its work. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/vote-result/gnso-cou…>

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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council meeting | Thursday, 12 February 2026
by Terri Agnew Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

**Starting in 15 minutes Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 12 February 2026 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…> , ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> and, the Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statement of Interest<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZQAtJ Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/4fwnj9jd 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/92983839529?pwd=DyyxXAO3IN-_JiujB6dHDRVzkll77e1YNB0… Passcode:9gj@q?GLfL Phone one-tap: +19294362866,,92983839529#,,,,*8666091466# US (New York) +12532158782,,92983839529#,,,,*8666091466# US (Tacoma) If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 929 8383 9529 Passcode: 8666091466 If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQwxX7jW0 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/AQBQJ> 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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Supplemental Recommendation Procedural Question
by Steve Chan Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

Dear Councilors, During the SPS, the Council discussed next steps for the SSAD recommendations. The Council agreed to the RDRS Standing Committee’s recommendation, which is to recommend that the Board non-adopt the 18 SSAD recommendations as a package in order to start the Supplemental Recommendations process, described in Annex A, Section 9 of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#annexA>. During this discussion, a question was asked: is the Board required to non-adopt recommendations for the Council to issue supplemental recommendations? The short answer is yes. In Annex A, Section 9 of the Bylaws, there is a series of four steps that have been interpreted to be sequential steps in a process, culminating in step 9(d), where the Council has the option to develop Supplemental Recommendations. In other words, the Council cannot immediately skip to step 9(d) without the preceding three steps having been properly accounted for. In Annex A, Section 9(a), the Bylaws state that the PDP Recommendations shall be adopted unless, “the Board determines that such policy is not in the best interests of the ICANN community or ICANN.” Some have noted the absence of explicit mention of words like “non-adopt”, “not adopt”, or “reject” in that section; however, Section 9(b) provides, “In the event that the Board determines, in accordance with paragraph a above, that the policy recommended by a GNSO Supermajority Vote or less than a GNSO Supermajority vote is not in the best interests of the ICANN community or ICANN (the Corporation), the Board shall (i) articulate the reasons for its determination in a report to the Council (the "Board Statement"); and (ii) submit the Board Statement to the Council.” (emphasis added). If the Board determines that GNSO policy recommendations are not in the best interests of the ICANN community or ICANN, it cannot adopt the recommendations. Accordingly, non-adoption (or “not adopt” or “rejection”), while not explicitly noted, is implied. This has been ICANN org’s interpretation of the Bylaws in similar situations such as the non-adoption of the certain SubPro recommendations. In the SubPro example, the Board’s statement included its reasons for not adopting the recommendations, which triggered the Supplemental Recommendation process. The process described in Annex A, Section 9 should not be confused with Section 16 of the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…>, where the Council does have the opportunity to proactively modify pending recommendations that have not yet been approved by the Board; doing so does not require Board intervention. The RDRS Standing Committee did discuss this alternative and found it to have procedural challenges, in particular the requirement to reconstitute an EPDP Team that has long since been dissolved. Instead, the RDRS determined that the Supplemental Recommendations process for SubPro was efficient, allowed for community consultation, and led to effective outcomes. Accordingly, the Bylaws path was preferred over reconstituting the EPDP Team. We hope this information is helpful. 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

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Bylaws Amendments
by Julie Bisland Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Bylaws Amendments [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=45963da3-3cda-4d13-8ab6-15ab766a7109…] Thursday, 12 February 2026 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=0013jajvj5…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> 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 ICANN85 · Register now · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN85 Schedule Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Management Financial Results · NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Bylaws Amendments Webinars · Webinar - Emerging DNS Abuse Trends and Mitigation Strategies 2026 Round · 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 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round · NEXT WEEK: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · NEW: Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update · NEW: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews · TODAY: ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets · TODAY: Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget · Latin Script Diacritics PDP Initial Report · Name Collision Procedure Documentation · Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover Events · These events occur in February 2026. ICANN85 Register now [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> ICANN85 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Management Financial Results ICANN Operations expenses through December 2025 are lower than budget and flat to the same period last year. The variance to budget is largely driven by lower-than-planned headcount. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Bylaws Amendments These include Fundamental Bylaws Amendments relating to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Naming Function Review, the Customer Standing Committee (CSC), and the CSC Charter and a Standard Bylaws Amendment proposal to temporarily remove Bylaws mandates to initiate Specific Reviews during community dialogue. Announcement. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Public Comment Webpage. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> 2026 Round 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=0013jajvj5…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> 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=0013jajvj5…>. 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=0013jajvj5…>. 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=0013jajvj5…> 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>. Action Items NEXT WEEK: ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round The selected provider(s) will also be required to collaborate with ICANN on the development of evaluation guides for the work conducted by the panels, ensuring that the evaluation processes are transparent, consistent, and repeatable across all gTLD applications. DEADLINE: Wednesday 18 February, 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> NEXT WEEK: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. DEADLINE: 18 February 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> GNSO’s DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment While the PDP membership is structured as a representative model, all of the ICANN community are also free to enroll as an Observer to follow the deliberations of the PDP. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> 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=0013jajvj5…>. 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=0013jajvj5…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 NEW: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 TODAY: ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 Closed for Submissions Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026 TODAY: Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 Closed for Submissions Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026 Latin Script Diacritics PDP Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 12 January 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Name Collision Procedure Documentation [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Open for Submissions Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 16 March 2026 Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…>. Events These events occur in February 2026. 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=0013jajvj5…>. · APRICOT 2026 / APNIC61 · Central Africa IGF 2026 · A Conversation with NTIA Assistant Secretary Arielle Roth on the future of the digital economy · DNS Abuse in Cybercrime: Practical Investigation Workshop Using WHOIS and RDAP · Virtual School on Internet Governance Course - Session on WISIS+20 Volume 8, Issue 12 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…> | Next Issue: Monday, 16 February 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013jajvj5…>

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GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Tapani Tarvainen
by Terri Agnew Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Full Name of Officer: Rafik Dammak Officer Email Address: Rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com Date Prepared: 11 February 2026 GNSO Organization: Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Tapani Tarvainen Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Tapani will be travelling at the time of the meeting Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: Vote on all matters before GNSO council Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 14 February 2026 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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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep | 12 February 2026
by Terri Agnew Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting on 12 February 2026 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…>. a. Question of the month and answer found on materials cheat sheet: where can we find GNSO PDP 3.0 Final Report information? 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZQAtJ> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBQJ> 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>. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council meeting | Thursday, 12 February 2026
by Terri Agnew Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 12 February 2026 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…> , ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> and, the Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statement of Interest<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZQAtJ Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/4fwnj9jd 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/92983839529?pwd=DyyxXAO3IN-_JiujB6dHDRVzkll77e1YNB0… Passcode:9gj@q?GLfL Phone one-tap: +19294362866,,92983839529#,,,,*8666091466# US (New York) +12532158782,,92983839529#,,,,*8666091466# US (Tacoma) If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 929 8383 9529 Passcode: 8666091466 If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQwxX7jW0 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/AQBQJ> 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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February Council Meeting Agenda Item 7: Council Discussion - Prioritization of Work
by Steve Chan Feb. 10, 2026

Feb. 10, 2026

Dear Council, Attached, please find a supplemental document to support agenda item 7 for the upcoming Council meeting. As discussed during the recent Strategic Planning Session (SPS), staff has updated the document based on decisions already made by the Council and the passage of time and events. Besides making the document as current as possible, key changes include: * Updating the timeline which also includes making it clearer what is a Council commitment (i.e., is already taking up community and staff resources), a dependency, or a key input for consideration. * As the Council has prioritized some projects already (e.g., DNS Abuse, SSAD pending recs), I have separated out the line items that have already been prioritized (bottom table) versus the line items that remain available to be prioritized (top table). As was agreed by the Council during the SPS, the Action Decision Radar (ADR) remains an important planning tool, but its continued usage does not preclude the Council from also engaging in prioritization activities. 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

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