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Action for Council: Feedback on SSAD Supplemental Recommendations team composition
by Caitlin Tubergen March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Dear Councilors, During the ICANN85 GNSO Discussion on Next Steps for SSAD Recommendations session<https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwoc/gnso-discussion-on-next-steps-for-ssa…>, GNSO Support Staff presented a strawperson for the composition of the team that will develop supplemental recommendations to share with the GNSO Council for its consideration. Action Item for all GNSO Councilors Action Item: Please review the below proposal and provide further feedback. If you have concerns, please articulate them to the list as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, 3 April. When articulating concerns, please provide a proposed path forward or alternative to address your concerns. We are asking for feedback by 3 April (i.e. the working day prior to the Documents deadline) to allow for a fulsome discussion during the upcoming April Council meeting. Background As noted during the session and afterward during the GNSO Wrap-up, the purpose of ICANN85 Session on Next Steps was to gather feedback regarding team composition from the wider community as well as the GNSO. No decisions were made regarding the composition of the team during the Next Steps session, nor were decisions made during the GNSO Wrap-up session. During the Council’s SPS, however, the Council did unanimously align on the path of Supplemental Recommendations. The Council had an initial opportunity to discuss the potential composition of the team, but did not reach agreement. However, GNSO Support Staff proposed an initial strawperson based on some of the initial feedback received, with the goal of generating discussion and seeking feedback. Following the Next Steps session and the GNSO Council Wrap-up, GNSO Support Staff collected feedback and made some initial adjustments to the proposed strawperson based on specific suggestions. Below, please find the updated proposal for your feedback. As a reminder, a Council Small Team (or Small Team +) operates under a set of agreed procedures which are captured here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>, intended to ensure that the work of the group is transparent and accountable. Proposal SSAD Supplemental Recommendations “Small Team Plus” * Any interested GNSO Councilor plus * Additional Members from Community, Board, and ICANN org * Up to 2 RrSG * Up to 2 RySG * Up to 3 CSG (1 BC, 1 IPC, 1 ISPCP) * Up to 3 NCSG * Up to 1 ALAC (+ 1 Alt) * Up to 1 GAC (+ 1 Alt) * Up to 1 SSAC (+ 1 Alt) * Liaisons · 2 Board liaisons · 2 ICANN org liaisons (focusing on implementation) For the avoidance of doubt “additional members” are considered members outside of the GNSO Council. GNSO Councilors are not subject to the proposed seat allocations. Observers will be permitted to follow the work of the group, including to observe, but not participate in meetings. Amendments to Initial Proposal Please note that GNSO Support Staff made the following adjustments based on the discussions at ICANN85: * Added another board seat per request from board caucus members * Added alternates for the non-GNSO groups (note: this proposal does not include alternates for GNSO groups, as GNSO councilors could serve as an alternate, if needed) There was a suggestion to add additional seats for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the RDRS Standing Committee; however, for the SubPro Small Team Plus, the co-chairs were appointed by their respective groups. Next Steps The strawperson seeks to strike a balance between keeping the group small and nimble while allowing for the appropriate expertise to be included in the discussions (e.g., former EPDP Phase 2 members, RDRS Standing Committee members, etc.) Based on the feedback received, Council Leadership will work with GNSO Support Staff to work on an updated proposal and potentially a draft small team plus assignment form to present for the Council’s consideration during the upcoming April meeting. Thank you. Best regards, Caitlin

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ICANN85 | GAC Communiqué
by Terri Agnew March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Dear all, The ICANN85 GAC Communiqué has been published. It can be found here: https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/icann85-mumbai-communique?language_id… GNSO Council Small Team GAC Communiqué and wiki space: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBwO * Benjamin * Gaurav * Hong-Fu * Jennifer * Samantha * Sebastien * Susan M * Vivek 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, Terri

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FYI | FW [Ext] NEW: ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provide for 2026 Round
by Terri Agnew March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=4e94845a-f1da-478d-9fa3-5203f6cac858…] Thursday, 19 March 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=001gii96gL…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> 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 Board Approves 2026 Base Registry Agreement · NEW: ICANN85 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available · NEW: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now 2026 Round · NEW: ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round · NEW: 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 · NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collision Temporary Delegation · GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update · Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover · Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews · Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Events · These events occur in March 2026. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Board Approves 2026 Base Registry Agreement On 12 March 2026, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board of Directors approved [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> the standard Registry Agreement (RA) that applicants in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round would enter into with ICANN, should their application be successful. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> NEW: ICANN85 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) issued the ICANN85 GAC Communiqué. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> NEW: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> 2026 Round NEW: ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> NEW: 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program As of 27 February, there are five fully qualified supported applicants and seven that are conditionally qualified, bringing the total to 12 – with 62 applicants still in review. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> 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=001gii96gL…>. 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>. Action Items ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collison Temporary Delegation ICANN issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify a service provider to operate the Name Collision Temporary Delegation process for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Deadline: 6 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> 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=001gii96gL…> 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=001gii96gL…>. 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=001gii96gL…> 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=001gii96gL…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment 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=001gii96gL…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…> Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gii96gL…>. 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Action Items | ICANN85 | GNSO Council
by Terri Agnew March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Action Items: ICANN85 GNSO Action Items GNSO Council Working Session 1 of 3 Action Items * SSAD recommendations: Caitlin to circulate the language that was coalescing around Option 2 * Get Council alignment and get language to respective groups * Sam’s hybrid proposal as emailed to Council on 17 March https://docs.google.com/document/d/122suSucvCc-PWfee9cJBFo1e8R-t-gO4Lf6-R4G… GNSO Council Working Session 2 of 3 Action Items * Councilors to make respective groups aware of the Public Comment period on Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption and also take a look at the complete slide deck GAC-GNSO Bilateral Action Items * Seb to facilitate communication between topic leads in GAC and GNSO in between ICANN meetings. GNSO Council Working Session 3 of 3 Action Items * Continue discussion of the topics of independent research and parity during the closed session if time allows; if not find time during subsequent Council meetings. GNSO Council Meeting – on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 Item 3: Consent Agenda * Confirm DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 Working Group Chair: Paul McGrady Action Items: GNSO Secretariat to inform the appointed candidate that he has been selected. Item 5: Council Discussion - Update on Proposed Process to Un-Adopt Approved GNSO Policy Recommendations 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Jennifer Chung, GNSO Council Vice-Chair) Two documents regarding the proposed GNSO Process for the ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs: (i) the draft updated PDP manual [docs.google.com] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1WxnQEsswTbeL…>(ii) the draft updated GGP manual [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/159UvOrKfigdE…> 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Action Items: All Councilors to discuss the redlines with their respective groups to have a discussion during the April Council meeting. Item 7: Recap of Outcomes from the GNSO Strategic Planning Session (20 minutes) 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Susan Payne, GNSO Chair) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Action Items: * Staff to circulate a detailed write-up of the SPS, which includes key outcomes and action items. * Councilors to review this document and confirm it aligns with what was discussed Item 8: Proposed GNSO Prioritization Methodology 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Jennifer Chung, GNSO Council Vice-Chair) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Action Items: * Tapani proposed to write up a methodology for prioritization * Determine which options best meet the Council’s needs based on this first draft text<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/presentation/gnso-co…>, if any. Item 9: Follow-up on Accuracy Small Team Recommendation 9.1 - Introduction of Topic (Susan Payne, GNSO Chair) 9.2 - Council Discussion 9.3 - Next Steps Action Items: Registrar Councilors take this back to their group to attempt a first cut at the educational materials. GNSO Council Wrap Up Session – Thursday, 12 March 2026 Action Items: The following volunteers will coordinate for the Strategic Plan Public Comment: Strat Plan Public Comment: Osvaldo, Jen, Gaurav, Tapani, Susan P & Peter GAC Small Team: 1. Seb, Gaurav, Sam, Jennifer, Susan Mohr, Benjamin, Vivek, Hong-Fu RDRS/SSAD: 1. Staff to share Small Team Proposal. (including Draft Assignment Form of Group). 2. Councilors take back proposals and discuss with their groups and provide alternatives or adjustments as needed. 3. Staff to include discussion on group formation to the next agenda item. 4. Observers can join meetings. Urgent Requests Next Steps: 1. Urgent Requests options to be discussed during next Council meeting and decision to be taken on which option to consider/take. 2. Option 2 seems the preferred option. DNS Abuse Next Steps: 1. Consider convening the PDP2 Charter Small Team. 2. Add as discussion item to next GNSO Council meeting. 3. Council to consider PDP2 charter after seeing confirmed PDP1 timeline. So they can make an informed decision.

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council meeting | Thursday, 16 April 2026
by Terri Agnew March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 16 April 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/agAyJ Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/38jbydhn 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/AYBRJ> 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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Draft Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting at ICANN85 on 11 March 2026
by John Emery March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held at ICANN85 on 11 March 2026. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> section 3.5: "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 29 March. Thank you, 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: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Susan Payne, GNSO Chair RE: GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Phase 2 Final Report and the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Policy Recommendations
by Terri Agnew March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Hello, Please see attached letter on the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Phase 2 Final Report and the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Policy Recommendations. This will be posted shortly on the GNSO Correspondence page. https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2025 Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:29 PM To: "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org> Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Susan Payne, GNSO Chair RE: GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Phase 2 Final Report and the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Policy Recommendations Dear Susan Payne, Please find the attached letter from ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha regarding Board action following the receipt of the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Phase 2 Final Report and the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Policy Recommendations. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 06 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 16 April 2026 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 06 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:00 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/DwBHJ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] RE: Board Seat 14 timeline
by Terri Agnew March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Dear all, Please see below the communication from the Non-Contracted Parties House (NCPH) Chairs regarding the nomination of Chris Buckridge to serve an additional term in Board Seat 14, which will take effect at the Annual General Meeting ICANN87. The acknowledgement of the appointment will be on the April 2026 GNSO Council Consent Agenda. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: John McElwaine <john.mcelwaine(a)nelsonmullins.com> Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 8:55 AM To: Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon(a)icann.org>, Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org>, Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Cc: "philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com" <philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com>, "mason.cole(a)morganlewis.com" <mason.cole(a)morganlewis.com>, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Ext] RE: Board Seat 14 timeline Andrea and Terri, Rafik and I are pleased to inform you that the NCPH has reached consensus to nominate Chris Buckridge to a second term as a director (Board Seat 14). I believe that Terri is the GNSO Secretariat, but let us know if there is anything more that you need the NCPH to do in this process. In addition, prior to this being made public, we would like to get a note of thanks out to the other candidates. @Devan Reed<mailto:devan.reed@icann.org> is that something that you can assist us with? Kind regards, John [Image removed by sender.] JOHN C. MCELWAINE PARTNER john.mcelwaine(a)nelsonmullins.com<mailto:john.mcelwaine@nelsonmullins.com> LIBERTY CENTER | SUITE 600 151 MEETING STREET | CHARLESTON, SC 29401 T 843.534.4302 F 843.722.8700 101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW | SUITE 900 WASHINGTON, D.C., 20001 T 202.689.2939 F 202.689.2860 NELSONMULLINS.COM [nelsonmullins.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.nelsonmullins.com__;!!PtGJab4!7WKpqUn…> VCARD [nelsonmullins.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.nelsonmullins.com/people/john-mcelwai…> VIEW BIO [nelsonmullins.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.nelsonmullins.com/people/john-mcelwai…> From: Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon(a)icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 10:02 AM To: boardseat14search(a)icann.org Cc: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com>; philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com; mason.cole(a)morganlewis.com; John McElwaine <john.mcelwaine(a)nelsonmullins.com> Subject: FW: Board Seat 14 timeline Hello all, I am passing along the email that was sent this morning to the NCPH chairs. Andrea From: Terri Agnew <terri. agnew@ icann. org> Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 08: 53 To: "mason. cole@ morganlewis. com" <mason. cole@ morganlewis. com>, Hello all, I am passing along the email that was sent this morning to the NCPH chairs. Andrea From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org<mailto:terri.agnew@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 08:53 To: "mason.cole(a)morganlewis.com<mailto:mason.cole@morganlewis.com>" <mason.cole(a)morganlewis.com<mailto:mason.cole@morganlewis.com>>, "john.mcelwaine(a)nelsonmullins.com<mailto:john.mcelwaine@nelsonmullins.com>" <john.mcelwaine(a)nelsonmullins.com<mailto:john.mcelwaine@nelsonmullins.com>>, "philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com<mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com>" <philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com<mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com>>, "rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com<mailto:rafik.dammak@gmail.com>" <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com<mailto:rafik.dammak@gmail.com>>, "wisdom.dk(a)gmail.com<mailto:wisdom.dk@gmail.com>" <wisdom.dk(a)gmail.com<mailto:wisdom.dk@gmail.com>>, "jumaropi(a)yahoo.com<mailto:jumaropi@yahoo.com>" <jumaropi(a)yahoo.com<mailto:jumaropi@yahoo.com>>, "marie.pattullo(a)aim.be<mailto:marie.pattullo@aim.be>" <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be<mailto:marie.pattullo@aim.be>> Cc: Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon(a)icann.org<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org>>, Brenda Brewer <brenda.brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org>>, GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>> Subject: Board Seat 14 timeline Dear Non-Contracted Party House Chairs, As per the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, Section 7.8.d. “At least six months before the date specified for the commencement of the term as specified in Section 7.8(a)(iv) through Section 7.8(a)(vi) above, any Supporting Organization or the At-Large Community entitled to nominate a Director for a Seat with a term beginning that year shall give the EC Administration (with a copy to the Secretary and the Decisional Participants) written notice of its nomination of Directors for seats with terms beginning at the conclusion of the annual meeting, and the EC Administration shall promptly provide the Secretary (with a copy to the Decisional Participants) with written notice of the designation of those Directors. All such notices shall be posted promptly to the Website.” With that in mind, staff has prepared a tentative Board Seat 14 election timeline below in accordance with the GNSO Operating Procedures 2.4.2. Please note this has been produced taking into account maximum duration possible for each time slot. Election results need therefore to be communicated before the deadline of 06 April 2026 for the results to be confirmed during the 16 April 2026 GNSO Council meeting. Board seat 14 timeline Deadline: Not Later Than: Activity Commences: Maximum Duration: 22 December 2025 T – 4 Months Call for Nominations 1 Month 22 January 2026 T – 3 Months Candidate Interviews 2 Weeks 11 February 2026 T – 10 Weeks First Round of Voting 2 Weeks 25 February 2026 T – 8 Weeks Second Round of Voting (if needed) 2 Weeks 11 March 2026 T – 6 Weeks Third Round of Voting (if needed) 2 Weeks 25 March 2026 T – 4 Weeks GNSO Secretariat Reports Election Results 3 Days 16 April 2026 Next Council Meeting Confirmation of Election 3 Days 22 April 2026 T GNSO Chair Notifies Empowered Community Administration with a copy to the Secretary of the election results as prescribed by Section 7.25 of the ICANN Bylaw s.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance…> 3 Days Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Confidentiality Notice This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. 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Summary of options from urgent requests discussion re: authentication
by Caitlin Tubergen March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

Dear Councilors, Further to the discussion this morning on urgent requests, please find the below summary of options: To ensure consistency with Recommendation 18, the work to develop an authentication mechanism could be integrated with the Urgent Request timeline through either: * GNSO Council confirmation that implementation of the response timeline language incorporating the authentication mechanism would be consistent with Recommendation 18 OR * Board un-adoption of Recommendation 18 and GNSO Council development of a supplemental Consensus Policy recommendation integrating authentication and the response timeline language OR * Council incorporates the authentication mechanism as part of the work on supplemental recommendations for the EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations. References EPDP Phase 1 Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> EPDP Phase 2 Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas…> Public Comment on proposed Urgent Request timeline language<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/timeline-for-urgent-requ…> Public Comment on Proposed GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recommendations<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-gnso-process-fo…> Public Comment on Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/registration-data-reques…> Thank you. Best regards, Caitlin

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