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Curative Rights IRT/Potential Council Comment
by Ashcraft, Damon July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026

Council colleagues, As discussed in our last meeting. I wanted to provide some background on the Curative Rights IRT and ask you to consult with your respective Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies on whether the Council should consider submitting a comment in the current Curative Rights IRT Public Comment proceeding. A comment is due August 10, 2026. During implementation, the IRT identified differing views regarding the timing of the new arbitral process in relation to UDRP/URS proceedings. The issue was referred to the Council, which adopted a resolution on January 15, 2026 clarifying its understanding that the policy intent was to allow parties to voluntarily use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms at any point after a UDRP or URS proceeding begins. Following the Council's resolution, some in the IRT maintained that implementing the new arbitral process before a UDRP or URS decision would extend beyond the adopted policy recommendations. The IRT ultimately reached agreement on a compromise implementation approach that sought to reflect both the Council's clarification of policy intent and the concerns raised during implementation. The proposal is that domain registrants may request to initiate the arbitral process before a UDRP or URS appeals panel decision is formally rendered, with the IGO Complainant able to accept or decline the registrant's request to arbitrate. This approach is reflected in the draft implementation materials now out for Public Comment. As noted during the Council meeting, it is unusual for the GNSO Council to submit a general comment in a Public Comment proceeding. However, given the Council's previous consideration of this issue, I would ask Councilors to consult with their respective groups on whether this is a matter on which the Council should comment and, if so, whether they would support the Council doing so. Based on the feedback received, the Council can then determine whether there is sufficient support to submit a public comment in this proceeding. Thank you, Damon J. Damon Ashcraft , P.C. O: 602.382.6389<tel:602.382.6389> | M: 602.510.1640<tel:602.510.1640> dashcraft(a)swlaw.com<mailto:dashcraft@swlaw.com> SNELL & WILMER swlaw.com<https://us.content.exclaimer.net?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swlaw.com%2F&tenanti…> | LinkedIn<https://us.content.exclaimer.net?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompa…> One East Washington Street | Suite 2700 | Phoenix, AZ 85004‑2556 Albuquerque | Boise | Dallas | Denver | Las Vegas | Los Angeles | Los Cabos | Orange County | Palo Alto | Phoenix | Portland | Reno-Tahoe | Salt Lake City | San Diego | Seattle | Tucson | Washington, D.C. This email and any attachments may be confidential and protected by legal privilege. If you have received this message in error, please do not disclose the contents to anyone. Please notify the sender by return email and delete this email as well as any attachments from your system.

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Draft Minutes of the GNSO Council Meetings on 9 July 2026
by John Emery July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 9 July 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 23 July. 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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Action Items | GNSO Council meeting 09 July 2026
by Terri Agnew July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on 09 July 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 9 July 2026 Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) | item start time 13:15 UTC * GNSO Review of GAC Communiqué Action Items: * GNSO Council Chair to communicate the GNSO Council Review of ICANN86 GAC Communiqué Issues of Importance to the ICANN Board; * The GNSO Council requests GNSO Liaison to the GAC to inform the GAC of the communication between the GNSO Council and the ICANN Board. Item 5: Council Discussion - DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP2 Draft Charter Update 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Jennifer Chung, GNSO Council Vice-Chair) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Action Items: * Staff to circulate PDP 2 Charter in a Google doc version for feedback from SG/C’s * GNSO Councilors to read through the PDP 2 Charter and come with feedback for the August Council meeting * Staff to circulate a CfV for a charter drafting team for PDP 2 Item 6: Council Discussion - Initiation of Prioritization Exercise 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Susan Payne, GNSO Chair) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Action Items: * Staff to distribute excel versions of the Prioritization scoring template to all for SG/C’s to conduct exercise * GNSO Councilors to conduct prioritization exercise by 13 August 2026. Item 7: Any other business 7.1 - Council Public Comment on the IGO-INGO Curative Rights IRT Action Items: * Damon to explain what Council said and what the direction the group has taken * GNSO Councilors to review issue if they agree to a Council Public Comment 7.3 - SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Liaison to the new Input Group for Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms Action Items: * Gaurav Vedi has volunteered to be the SSAD SRT Liaison to the LEA Authentication Input Group Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants
by Terri Agnew July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=75bd2622-9400-44b7-9552-a5949b05e284…] Monday, 13 July 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=001JBa0mVE…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JBa0mVE…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JBa0mVE…> 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 ICANN87 · Register Now · NEW: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Grant Program Completes First Interim Reporting Period 2026 Round · REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August · ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings · ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program · ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available Webinars · TOMORROW: Join the ICANN Webinars: Review of Reviews Draft Report 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms · Stay Connected! 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[danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JBa0mVE…> Webinars TOMORROW: Join the ICANN Webinars: Review of Reviews Draft Report Webinar Sessions (identical agenda; register for one or both): Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – 06:00–07:30 UTC Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – 18:00–19:30 UTC Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JBa0mVE…> Action Items ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building The award recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission. Deadline: 31 July 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JBa0mVE…> Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms ICANN welcomes participation from individuals and organizations with relevant expertise and perspectives. 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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2026 meetings
by Terri Agnew July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

Dear councilors, A reminder to all that a Google doc<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> is open for all to add their suggestions and comments to the upcoming GNSO Council meeting agendas. This does not have to be in the form of a full agenda item proposal, simple comments and questions are equally welcome! You are welcome to add to the document<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> via the comments feature. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 03 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 13 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 03 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 13 August 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/AYBKJ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Support Gaurav as Council Liaison to Input Group on LEA Authentication
by Anne ICANN July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026

Hi all, Just wanted to express my support for Gaurav as Council Liaison to the Input Group on LEA Authentication. He is the perfect choice! Separately, having participated in the PSWG Authentication Group (which no longer meets), I wanted to support Farzi's comments regarding possible "bleed" in the technical "proof-of-concept" work into the policy realm. Hopefully Gaurav will be able to keep a close watch on this and promptly raise any issues with the SSAD SRT. When PSWG Authentication was meeting, several questions were raised with respect to LEA contacts, how these lists are maintained and purged, and what will apply when an LEA is NOT a member of a larger group such as Europol or Interpol. The latter consideration has particular implications for LEAs in underdeveloped regions. Some concern was expressed that requiring smaller agencies to join larger Designated User Groups would create obstacles for agencies in underdeveloped countries. Thank you, Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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Re: ON NOW | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council meeting | Thursday, 09 July 2026
by Anne ICANN July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026

Hi Terri - very sorry to have missed the July 9 meeting. We had a family emergency. Everyone is ok now. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com On Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 6:07 AM Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> wrote: > ON NOW > > > > *From: *Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> > *Date: *Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM > *To: *"council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> > *Subject: ***Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council > meeting | Thursday, 09 July 2026 > > > > ***Starting in 15 minutes* > > > > Dear all, > > > > The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 09 July 2026 at 13:00 > 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/RIA5J* > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RIA5J> > > *Check your time zone: *https://tinyurl.com/22a3433s > > > > 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 > > > > *Please click the link below to join the webinar: * > *https://icann.zoom.us/j/92983839529?pwd=DyyxXAO3IN-_JiujB6dHDRVzkll77e1YNB0.1qvsohuF33Kn2B6_* > <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/AQBTJ> 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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Prioritization Scoring Sheet
by Steve Chan July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026

Dear Councilors, As discussed on the Council’s meeting on 9 July, the Council will be initiating a test run of its prioritization exercise. Attached, please find the scoring sheet for you and your SG/Cs to complete by 13 August. As a reminder, the attached document contains several tabs, which provides instructions, weighting guidance, information on the relevant projects, as well as the weighting sheet. In terms of next steps, once submissions are received, they will be posted on the Council’s wiki space and staff will consolidate all results into a prioritization matrix. The Council will then discuss the results during its meeting on 10 September. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do let Council leadership and staff know. 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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Meeting Invitation | Pre-ICANN87 GNSO Council Webinar | Thursday, 01 October 2026
by Terri Agnew July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026

Dear all, The Pre-ICANN87 GNSO Council Webinar is scheduled on Thursday, 01 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 60 minutes. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92983839529?pwd=R0BcWsye1mbmk1uFXUbeN42WAt2jyP.1 Passcode:9gj@q?GLfL To join Audio: Webinar ID: 929 8383 9529 Passcode: 8666091466 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQwxX7jW0 Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…>, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>, and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBXTQ Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/mutr8nsr * GNSO Council members are expected to join and will be promoted to panelists. * Questions will be taken from GNSO Council only. * Observers are welcome and will be in read-only and listen-only mode. 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> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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