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Call for Volunteers | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team
by Terri Agnew April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026

Dear GNSO Councilors, As discussed during the 16 April GNSO Council meeting, the GNSO Council has tasked the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team to develop proposed modifications to non-adopted recommendations in the EPDP Phase 2 Final Report regarding the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD). The SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Assignment Form is under review and will be distributed to the volunteers as soon as it is finalized. GNSO Council Members are invited to participate in the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team to help inform this assignment. GNSO Council Member participation in the Supplemental Recommendations Team will not count toward the team composition allotments for the RrSG, RySG, NCSG, and CSG. Please note the Assignment Form notes that members are “expected to be familiar, or familiarize themselves, with the SSAD recommendations (Recs. 1-18) in the EPDP (RegData) Phase 2 Final Report and the RDRS Standing Committee Final Findings Report.” Call for Volunteers Deadline Please email gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> by 24 April 2026 if you would like to volunteer to be a member of the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team. Once email is sent, please see the attached instructions (PDF) so you may immediately enroll into the GNSO PDP via ICANN Join and update GNSO Statements of Interest. Do not forward the PDF attachment as it contains a unique enrollment code. If you have any additional questions, please send an email to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. Scope of Team’s Assignment As a reminder, the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team has been tasked to develop proposed modifications that are focused on addressing the Board’s concerns and RDRS Stand Committee’s recommendations. This is not an opportunity to bring new issues to the table or reopen previous conversations. As a result, the deliberations are expected to be focused, narrow, and swift. Estimated Time Commitment It is projected that the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team will begin by meeting once per week for ninety (90) minutes with the potential to increase the meeting cadence if needed. Upcoming Face-to-Face Meeting In addition, a full-day face to face meeting on Day 0 of ICANN86 (Sunday, 7 June) in Seville has been planned to collaborate on draft supplemental recommendations. Further details will be provided for members, and remote participation will be provided for team members who are unable to travel. For the avoidance of doubt, members of the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team (including participating Councilors) will be provided with one additional hotel day and one additional day of per diem in Seville. There will not be additional flights or hotel days provided for members who will not be in Seville. Please note, however, remote participation will be made available for team members who are unable to travel. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 11 May 2026 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 21 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 11 May 2026 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 05:00 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/kgA3J Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Soac-chairs-vice-chairs] Review of Reviews l Refined outline
by Susan Payne April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

Councillors As previewed during our Council meeting last Thursday, the refined outline proposal from the Review of Reviews has been circulated – see the below and attached. Please share with your groups, and note both the upcoming webinars and the relatively short timeframe for feedback. Susan Susan Payne Head of Legal Policy Com Laude T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 D +44 (0) 20 74218 255 [cid:image001.png@01DCD111.38720D00] <https://comlaude.com/> Follow us on LinkedIn<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAABB8AADw_RQA0> and Youtube<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/ZxkAABB8AADw_RQA0> From: Alice Jansen via Soac-chairs-vice-chairs <soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:soac-chairs-vice-chairs@icann.org>> Reply-To: Alice Jansen <alice.jansen(a)icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org>> Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM To: "soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:soac-chairs-vice-chairs@icann.org>" <soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org<mailto:soac-chairs-vice-chairs@icann.org>> Cc: avri doria <avri(a)doria.org<mailto:avri@doria.org>>, Chris Disspain <chris.disspain(a)identity.digital<mailto:chris.disspain@identity.digital>>, Manal Ismail <manal(a)tra.gov.eg<mailto:manal@tra.gov.eg>>, Alice Jansen via Supportstaffreviewsccg <supportstaffreviewsccg(a)icann.org<mailto:supportstaffreviewsccg@icann.org>>, Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org<mailto:mary.wong@icann.org>>, Susie Johnson <susie.johnson(a)icann.org<mailto:susie.johnson@icann.org>> Subject: [Soac-chairs-vice-chairs] Review of Reviews l Refined outline Sent on behalf of the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group Co-Chairs Dear SO/AC Leaders, On behalf of the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG), we are pleased to share with you a refined outline that builds upon the input received during ICANN85, as well as the continued collaborative efforts to develop a refreshed reviews system. This outline is the result of active engagement with both members and observers who have participated in the discussions. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping the current document. While we recognize that the outline lacks certain details, our intention in sharing it at this stage is to present the foundational “backbone” of the proposal and to seek your views on whether it provides a suitable basis for the development of the forthcoming Draft Report. An announcement will be circulated shortly regarding two interactive webinars that will take place on Tuesday, 5 May at 06:00 UTC and 18:00 UTC, each with a duration of 60 minutes and language services. These sessions will provide an opportunity for further clarification or discussion but we welcome any questions you may have in the meantime. We kindly request that Nominating Groups share any considerations they may have through the public, archived communication channel at inputonreviews(a)icann.org<mailto:inputonreviews@icann.org>. We would greatly appreciate receiving your feedback as soon as feasible to enable the CCG to reflect your perspectives in a timely manner, as appropriate, as we elaborate our draft, and no later than 12 May 2026. We aim to release our Draft Report prior to Prep Week and will be hosting a dedicated session at ICANN86 to gather further community input. Thank you in advance for your engagement and continued support. We look forward to your valuable input to ensure the proposed system is fit for purpose, viable for all stakeholders, and addresses known challenges as articulated in our charter. Review of Reviews Co-Chairs Avri Doria, Chris Disspain, Manal Ismail ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. 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Action Items | GNSO Council meeting 16 April 2026
by Terri Agnew April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday, 16 April 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. Action Items of the GNSO Council Meeting 16 April 2026 Item 1: Administrative Matters 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/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 February 2026 were posted on 03 March 2026. Minutes <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 11 March 2026 were posted on 29 March 2026. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List 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 * GNSO Review of the GAC Communiqué * Board Seat 14 (Non-Contracted Party House) * Chris Buckridge Action Items: * GNSO Secretariat to provide the GNSO Council’s review of the GAC Communiqué to the ICANN Board * GNSO Council secretariat to notify NCPH and Empowered Community Administration with a copy of the election results Item 4: Council Discussion - Proposed Process to Un-Adopt Approved GNSO Policy Recommendations 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Jennifer Chung, GNSO Council Vice-Chair) 4.2 - Council Discussion 4.3 - Next Steps Action Items: * Leadership and staff to integrate any suggested changes for voting in the May Council meeting. * Staff to integrate Justine’s suggested redline to include the "impact of the Board's intended action" in the PDP and GGP Manuals. Item 5: Council Update - SSAD Supplemental Recommendations: Team Composition and Assignment 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Susan Payne, GNSO Chair) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Action Items: * Leadership and staff to amend the text in the assignment form that the Board “expects” at multiple locations in the assignment form to indicate it is the Council’s remit to decide what is in and out of scope. * Staff to suggest changes based on discussion and to circulate revisions to the document to the Council for non-objection. * Staff to send the call out for the Call for Volunteers for the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Item 6: Next Steps on Urgent Requests 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Susan Payne, GNSO Chair) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Action Items: Council to formally notify the Board of the decision to incorporate authentication as part of the work on Supplemental Recommendations on SSAD and to confirm the urgent request timeline and associated policy language can be published as an update to the Registration Data Policy. Item 7: Review of Reviews Update 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Osvaldo Novoa and Sophie Hey, GNSO representatives to the Review of Reviews) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Action Items: None Item 8: Review of DNS Abuse PDP1 Work Plan 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Jennifer Chung, GNSO Council Vice-Chair) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Action Items: DNS Abuse PDP 1 Council liaison to convey that work plan has been received to the WG. Item 9: Any other business 9.1 - Update on ICANN86 planning and GNSO Draft schedule 9.2 - Council Process for Response to SPIRT Request<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/council-proces…> 9.3 - IGO/INGO Liaison Update Action Items: 9.1 Pre-ICANN86 GNSO Council Webinar will take place on 28 May at 13:00 UTC Councilors are required to attend. 9.2 GNSO Council Liaison to the SPIRT to provide clarification regarding the identification of Council response to the SPIRT and the process use case. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] TOMORROW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants
by Julie Bisland April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

FYI- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:04 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] TOMORROW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=7cc713b6-3875-47f6-bb22-9c8a3a17be6d…] Monday, 20 April 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=001AghIYYf…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> 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 2026 Round · CLOSES TODAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · 2026 Round TAMS Webinars and Newly Available FAQs · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series for EMEA: ICANN and Global Internet Governance Engagements in 2026 · NEW: APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses · NEW: The Rise and Fall of Undelegated TLDs: The Impact of a Global Misconfiguration Webinar · NEW: At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and Relevance to At-Large · NEW: ICANN Technical Webinar EMEA: Phishing and DNS Abuse - Operational Blindspots · TOMORROW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants · THURSDAY: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services · ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction · ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events · These events occur in April 2026. 2026 Round CLOSES TODAY: 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. Deadline: 20 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> 2026 Round TAMS Webinars and Newly Available FAQs TAMS is the online system that will be used by applicants, ICANN staff, and evaluation panelists to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> 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=001AghIYYf…>. 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>. Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series for EMEA: ICANN and Global Internet Governance Engagements in 2026 Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> NEW: APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses Date: Thursday 23 April 2026 (06:00 - 07:15 UTC) Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> NEW: The Rise and Fall of Undelegated TLDs: The Impact of a Global Misconfiguration Webinar Date: Thursday 23 April 2026 (18:00 - 18:30 UTC) Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> NEW: At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and Relevance to At-Large Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026 (19:00 - 20:15 UTC) Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> NEW: ICANN Technical Webinar EMEA: Phishing and DNS Abuse - Operational Blindspots Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> TOMORROW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants Dates: 21 April, 16:00 UTC | 21 April, 23:00 UTC | 12 May, 16:00 UTC | 26 May, 16:00 UTC Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> THURSDAY: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans Date: 23 April 2026 (15:00–16:00 UTC) Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> Action Items ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services ICANN's preference would be to contract with one provider that can support all in-scope countries; however, under certain considerations ICANN may be open to selecting multiple providers as part of this initiative. Deadline: 8 May 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> 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=001AghIYYf…>. 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=001AghIYYf…> 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=001AghIYYf…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 04 May 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…>. Events These events occur in April 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=001AghIYYf…>. · ARIN 57 · 48 Meeting of PCC.I · ZANOG@iWeek 2026 · SEE 14 · TLD Application Management System (TAMS) Q&A Webinar #1 · TLD Application Management System (TAMS) Q&A Webinar #2 · ICANN Webinar Series for EMEA: ICANN and Global Internet Governance Engagements in 2026 · APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses · Moldova IGF and UA Day · The Rise and Fall of Undelegated TLDs: The Impact of a Global Misconfiguration Webinar · 2025 Canada Youth IGF Honorariums Symposium · At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and Relevance to At-Large” · ICANN Technical Webinar EMEA: Phishing and DNS Abuse - Operational Blindspots Volume 8, Issue 27 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 23 April 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AghIYYf…>

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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 16 April 2026
by Terri Agnew April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Audio only: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/u6nSfjNa9GlHr0hh7-QbsneQkLmabdzfw26nCIxyx40u… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/hKTcbagcogYoeivmAj02xRrn6aw5jPNma6sqDSvj7p6… 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 16 April 2026
by Terri Agnew April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on 16 April 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 **Friendly amendment submitted by Anne Aikman-Scalese and accepted by Taiwo Peter Akinremi Motion for GNSO Council Review of ICANN85 GAC Communiqué Submitted by: Taiwo Peter Akinremi Whereas, 1. The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) advises the ICANN Board on issues of public policy, and especially where there may be an interaction between ICANN's activities or policies and national laws or international agreements. It usually does so as part of a Communiqué, which is published towards the end of every ICANN meeting; 2. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is responsible for developing and recommending to the ICANN Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains; 3. The GNSO Council has expressed a desire to provide feedback to the ICANN Board on issues in the GAC Communiqué as these relate to generic top-level domains to inform the ICANN Board as well as the broader community of past, present, or future gTLD policy activities that may directly or indirectly relate to Advice provided by the GAC; 4. The GNSO Council's review of GAC Communiqué Advice and Issues of Importance is intended to further enhance the co-ordination and promote the sharing of information on gTLD related policy activities between the GAC, Board, and the GNSO. Resolved, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the GNSO Review of the ICANN85 Mumbai Communiqué Issues of Importance and requests that the GNSO Council Chair communicate the GNSO Council Review of ICANN85 GAC Communiqué Issues of Importance <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/icann85-gnso-c…> to the ICANN Board; 2. The GNSO Council requests that the GNSO Liaison to the GAC also informs the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. Motion to Acknowledge the Election for Seat 14 on the ICANN Board of Directors Submitted by: Taiwo Peter Akinremi WHEREAS, 1. Pursuant to Section 7.25<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#article7> of the ICANN Bylaws, and the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Operating Procedures, Annex 7<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-7-n…>, pertaining to ICANN's Board of Directors Seat 14, the Non-Contracted Parties House (NCPH) carried out its procedures. 2. According to Annex 7, the winning candidate must receive the vote from each of the CSG and NCSG. 3. The NCPH notified the GNSO Council on 18 March 2026 that the winning candidate was Chris Buckridge. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council hereby acknowledges the NCPH election of Chris Buckridge for Board Seat 14. 2. The GNSO Council directs the GNSO Secretariat to notify the NCPH of the above acknowledgement. 3. The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the GNSO Chair, notifies the Empowered Community Administration with a copy to the Secretary of the election results as prescribed by Section 7.25 of the ICANN Bylaws. 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, 16 April 2026
by Terri Agnew April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

**Starting in 15 minutes 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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FYI | FW: GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Nacho Amadoz
by Terri Agnew April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

FYI Full Name of Officer: Elizabeth Bacon Officer Email Address: beth(a)pir.org Date Prepared: 16 April 2026 GNSO Organization: Registries Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair RySG Name of Absent Councilor: Nacho Amadoz Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Family emergency necessitates absence. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: Any and all subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council relevant to the current agendas during the term of the absence. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 17 April 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: Samantha Demetriou 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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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants
by Terri Agnew April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=e1934c04-5323-401d-b527-b361e7667a0b…] Thursday, 16 April 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=001so83KWo…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> 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: Publication: ICANN and the IETF · NEW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants · NEW: You Said; We Listened: Public Comment Proceeding and Ombuds Office Improvements 2026 Round · NEW: 2026 Round TAMS Webinars and Newly Available FAQs · CLOSES MONDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages Webinars · NEW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants · Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program · CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services · ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction · ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANARelated Reviews and CSC Charter Update · Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events · These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: Publication: ICANN and the IETF The Internet’s infrastructure is maintained by the coordinated efforts of many. The engagement of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) with the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) constitutes one essential thread in that fabric. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> NEW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants ICANN is hosting a new webinar series dedicated to answering questions about the TLD Application Management System (TAMS) and other aspects of the 2026 Round gTLD application process. TAMS is the online system used by applicants, ICANN staff, and evaluation panelists to manage, process, and submit new gTLD applications. While the focus of the webinars will be on how to use TAMS, potential applicants are invited to pose questions on other aspects of the gTLD application and evaluation processes as well. Pre-submitted questions will be prioritized during the four webinars. Attendees are invited to submit questions using this submission form. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> NEW: You Said; We Listened: Public Comment Proceeding and Ombuds Office Improvements I was very pleased to receive 11 submissions from individuals, organizations, and community groups with valuable suggestions for Ombuds Office improvement. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> 2026 Round NEW: 2026 Round TAMS Webinars and Newly Available FAQs TAMS is the online system that will be used by applicants, ICANN staff, and evaluation panelists to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> CLOSES MONDAY: 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. Deadline: 20 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Stay tuned for more information and updates as we approach the 30 April 2026 opening. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> 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=001so83KWo…>. 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>. Webinars NEW: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants Dates: 21 April, 16:00 UTC | 21 April, 23:00 UTC | 12 May, 16:00 UTC | 26 May, 16:00 UTC Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans Date: 23 April 2026 (15:00–16:00 UTC) Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> Action Items CLOSES TOMORROW: 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=001so83KWo…> 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. Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. NEW Deadline: 19 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services ICANN's preference would be to contract with one provider that can support all in-scope countries; however, under certain considerations ICANN may be open to selecting multiple providers as part of this initiative. Deadline: 8 May 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> 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=001so83KWo…>. 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=001so83KWo…> 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=001so83KWo…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANARelated Reviews and CSC Charter Update [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 04 May 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…>. Events These events occur in April 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=001so83KWo…>. · 1st African Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-28 · CaribNOG 31 Regional Meeting · USTTI Cybersecurity Leadership · ARIN 57 · 48 Meeting of PCC.I · ZANOG@iWeek 2026 Volume 8, Issue 26 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…> | Next Issue: Monday, 20 April 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001so83KWo…>

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