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GNSO Council Meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Meeting: GNSO Council Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 13:15 Türkiye Time (10:15 UTC) | ICANN81 ) for 2 hours. Zoom Link will be published 24 hours in advance on SCHED

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Highlights From Six Months of RDRS Operations and Metrics
by Terri Agnew 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8e924fc2-25de-4061-ae9a-c72194bb8bb0…] Thursday, 27 June 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> 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 Seeks Input on Han Script Single-Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains · NEW: ICANN Highlights From Six Months of RDRS Operations and Metrics Webinars · NEW: WSIS+20 Outreach Network GDC Second Revision · NEW: ICANN80 LAC Readout Action Items · TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: A Request for FY26 Planning Prioritization Group Nominations: Due 28 June 2024 Public Comment · NEW: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains · TUESDAY: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Han Script Single-Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains ICANN org seeks feedback on the proposed considerations for the application of single-character IDN gTLDs based on the analysis and conclusions shared by the CJK GPs. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> NEW: ICANN Highlights From Six Months of RDRS Operations and Metrics While outreach and engagement efforts are ongoing, we now have six months of system usage data to help us gauge demand and inform policy decisions related to a System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Nonpublic Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Registration Data. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Webinars NEW: WSIS+20 Outreach Network GDC Second Revision The WSIS+20 Outreach Network will host two one-hour interactive webinars to discuss the Second Revision Global Digital Compact and its implications. The webinars will provide a space for stakeholders to share information and engage in discussions on how to preserve and continue to evolve the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Webinar 1: Monday, 01 July 2024 at 12:00 UTC for 60 Minutes | Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> & Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Webinar 2: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 Minutes | Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> & Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> NEW: ICANN80 LAC Readout The objective is to keep our community informed by organizing a readout session after each ICANN meeting, summarizing the most important topics discussed. Date: Thursday 27 June 2024 (23:00 UTC) - Friday 28 June 2024 (00:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Action Items TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: A Request for FY26 Planning Prioritization Group Nominations: Due 28 June 2024 The FY26 Annual Operating Plan and Budget Planning Process has launched, and we are seeking nominations from the SO/AC Leadership to the community led Planning Prioritization Group. The community-led Planning Prioritization Group is scheduled to hold meetings in July 2024. This timing will permit ICANN org to receive input for the development of the Draft Operating Plan and Budget, which is planned to open for Public Comment in December 2024. We ask that the SO/AC Leadership please nominate new members or re-confirm the previous member(s) from your group no later than 28 June 2024. Previous members by SO/AC are listed here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. Please email the name of the members that you have nominated to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> with a copy to the Policy Strategic Management team (policy-strat-mgt(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-strat-mgt@icann.org>). Please nominate 1 member and 1 secondary member from your group as follows: ASO | ALAC | GNSO/CSG | GNSO/CPH | GNSO/NCSG | ccNSO | GAC | RSSAC | SSAC For more information on the Planning Prioritization Group please visit here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. Public Comment NEW: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Open for Submissions: 27 June 2024 Closed for Submissions: 16 August 2024 TUESDAY: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. Volume 6, Issue 47 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> | Next Issue: Monday, 01 July 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>

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Re: [Ext] RE: Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness
by Caitlin Tubergen 25 Jun '24

25 Jun '24

Dear Councilors, Thank you to all of the willing volunteers! Lest this be a product of “fear of missing out”, Support Staff did want to clarify the scope of this group. During the Strategic Planning Session in December, Council agreed that it should seek to limit the likelihood of the Council approving PDP recommendations and the Board being unable to adopt the recommendations. Within this discussion, the Council discussed developing a “one-pager” on what it means for recommendations to be “board ready”. Our impression coming out of ICANN80, though please feel free to correct(!), was for a few volunteers to review and provide input on an existing one-pager that explains the concept of board readiness and provides examples of factors that contribute to board readiness. We did not envision an official small team that meets regularly at this point. Once the small group provides feedback and is comfortable with the status of the document, it will be shared with the full Council for further feedback. When the Council agrees on what board readiness means and how to best achieve it (as documented in the one-pager), it may make sense to have a small team work together to implement any improvements that may be needed. This isn’t meant to exclude anyone; all of the volunteers are welcome to provide feedback on the document Support Staff prepared. We did, however, think it may be helpful to clarify expectations. Kind regards, Caitlin From: Paul McGrady <paul(a)elstermcgrady.com> Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:28 AM To: Prudence Malinki <prudence.malinki(a)markmonitor.com>, Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org>, "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness Me too please. Although my views may diverge from the broader groups so I may need to drop out as not to be disruptive. 😊 From: Prudence Malinki via council <council(a)icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:52 AM To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org>; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: [council] Re: Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness Hi Caitlin, If there’s still space- I’d love to get involved in this small group! Kind Regards, Prudence Malinki Head of Industry Relations, Markmonitor Skype: Malinkip T +44 207 433 4869 Time zone: GMT/BST [cid:image001.png@01DAC71B.DEB8FA40] From: Caitlin Tubergen via council <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 4:45 PM To: council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness [CAUTION External Email] Dear Councilors, During the ICANN80 Council Wrap-up Session [icann80.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann80.sched.com/event/1dr4t/gnso-counc…>, Kurt raised the topic of board readiness and volunteered to work with a small group of interested councilors to look into what steps the Council can take to ensure the policy recommendations it approves are board-ready. During this discussion, Jennifer and Justine volunteered to be a part of this effort. If you are interested in joining Kurt, Jennifer, and Justine, please reply to this message by Friday, 28 June. Kind regards, Caitlin This email originated from outside the firm. Please use caution.

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FW: [gnso-secs] RrSG Council Change
by Devan Reed 25 Jun '24

25 Jun '24

Dear Councilors, Please see below the message from RrSG Chair, Ashley Heineman, regarding recent changes to the RrSG Council members. Thank you. Kind regards, Devan From: aheineman--- via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "aheineman(a)godaddy.com" <aheineman(a)godaddy.com> Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:16 AM To: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Zoe Bonython <secretariat(a)icannregistrars.org> Subject: [gnso-secs] RrSG Council Change Dear GNSO Secs, I wanted to let you know that Antonia Chu has stepped down as one of the RrSG Council members. We have initiated an election period today to fill this position (and others). I’ll let you know as soon as possible once we have a replacement and any other possible changes. Thanks so much and please feel free follow up with any questions. Ashley Heineman Chair, RrSG

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Draft Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting 12 June 2024
by John Emery 25 Jun '24

25 Jun '24

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 12 June 2024. 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 30 June 2024. Thank you. Kind Regards, 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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Draft GNSO PR Officer - Roles & Responsibilities
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Dear Councilors, If you recall, one of the two substantive recommendations for new mechanisms to enhance the GNSO Council’s communications practice put forward by the Council Small Team on Communications is to appoint a member in the GNSO Council to serve as a “PR Officer”. In that regard, I am sharing the proposed GNSO PR Officer roles and responsibilities document ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqiSMYetLvWz_ro0EfWrVLf77JOLoowIS5Zbm5N… ) that staff has helped put together for your review and feedback. As you will see, the document takes into account ICANN policies on social media, making it a PR Officer-led initiative supported by the staff. We intend to have it on the consent agenda for the July meeting, so let me know if any concerns please. Warmly, Tomslin

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FW: [Ext] NEW: Improving ICANN’s Transparency
by Julie Bisland 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Improving ICANN’s Transparency [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=6d62fc1e-883b-495c-ad6e-b7efd6064375…] Monday, 24 June 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…> 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: Improving ICANN’s Transparency · NEW: ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT: Transatlantic Law Forum Action Items · THIS WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: A Request for FY26 Planning Prioritization Group Nominations: Due 28 June 2024 Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Phase 2 Initial Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · NEXT WEEK: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations Information Sharing NEW: Improving ICANN’s Transparency To address implementation guidance received from the Enhancing ICANN Accountability Cross-Community Working Group during Work Stream 2, the ICANN organization has furthered its reporting. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…> NEW: ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT: Transatlantic Law Forum Its objective is to foster a transatlantic dialogue on salient questions of law and public policy. Date: Friday 28 June 2024 (17:57 UTC) - Saturday 29 June 2024 (00:57 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…> Action Items THIS WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: A Request for FY26 Planning Prioritization Group Nominations: Due 28 June 2024 The FY26 Annual Operating Plan and Budget Planning Process has launched, and we are seeking nominations from the SO/AC Leadership to the community led Planning Prioritization Group. The community-led Planning Prioritization Group is scheduled to hold meetings in July 2024. This timing will permit ICANN org to receive input for the development of the Draft Operating Plan and Budget, which is planned to open for Public Comment in December 2024. We ask that the SO/AC Leadership please nominate new members or re-confirm the previous member(s) from your group no later than 28 June 2024. Previous members by SO/AC are listed here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…>. Please email the name of the members that you have nominated to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> with a copy to the Policy Strategic Management team (policy-strat-mgt(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-strat-mgt@icann.org>). Please nominate 1 member and 1 secondary member from your group as follows: ASO | ALAC | GNSO/CSG | GNSO/CPH | GNSO/NCSG | ccNSO | GAC | RSSAC | SSAC For more information on the Planning Prioritization Group please visit here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…>. Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Phase 2 Initial Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…> NEXT WEEK: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…>. Volume 6, Issue 46 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 27 June 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015FlF5_X…>

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Action Items | GNSO Council meeting 12 June 2024
by Terri Agnew 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Wednesday, 12 June 2024 and GNSO Council Wrap Up during ICANN80 on Thursday, 13 June 2024. 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. GNSO Council meeting on 12 June 2024 Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) GNSO Council Aspirational Statement (removed) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership to notify Council that no further action will be taken. Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Request for Policy Status Report - Expiration Policies (10 minutes) Action Items: 1. The GNSO Council requests a Policy Status Report (PSR) for the Expedited Domain Deletion Policy (EDDP) and Expedited Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP). 2. The GNSO Council notes immediate work is not needed on this PSR and would request either (i) delivery of the PSR or (ii) confirmation that work on the PSR has begun and an updated estimate on when the PSR should be delivered, in one (1) year from the passage of this motion. 3. The GNSO Council leadership directs GNSO Policy Support Staff to notify ICANN org Global Domains & Services of the request for a PSR on the EDDP and ERRP. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Accuracy Check-in (20 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership to send a follow-up email to Council to take the following questions back to their groups and suggest next steps: 1. Given the limitations in processing data noted by ICANN org in its write-up, does the Council believe pursuing the proposed two alternative options/scenarios would be worthwhile, or, if not, do Councilors have any additional suggestions that still take into account the limitations noted by ICANN org? 2. Given the limitations with respect to access to data, would there be value in restarting the Scoping Team at this time? 3. If not, what other ideas do Councilors have to advance this topic given its importance to the ICANN community? Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Updated Work from Council Strategic Planning Session (“SPS”) (20 minutes) Council Liaisons to PDP Working Groups Action Items: Staff to incorporate the link to the Description of Council Liaison Roles on the GNSO Procedures web page into the next iteration of the PDP Manual. Recommendations Reports Action Items: GNSO Council to revisit the origin and need for the Recommendation Report and discuss at the July meeting. Public Comment Review Action Items: GNSO Councilors to continue the discussion at the July meeting. Item 10: Any Other Business (15 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council to call for volunteers to draft a letter to the Board on the IPC RFR. Volunteers during the meeting were: Greg DiBiase, Nacho Amadoz, Damon Ashcraft, and Paul McGrady. GNSO Council Wrap-Up on 13 June 2024. Agenda: 1. Next steps for the aspirational statement Action Items: GNSO Council leadership to notify Council that no further action will be taken. 2.Next steps for registration data accuracy Action Items: GNSO Council leadership to send a follow-up email to Council to take the following questions back to their groups and suggest next steps: 1. Given the limitations in processing data noted by ICANN org in its write-up, does the Council believe pursuing the proposed two alternative options/scenarios would be worthwhile, or, if not, do Councilors have any additional suggestions that still take into account the limitations noted by ICANN org? 2. Given the limitations with respect to access to data, would there be value in restarting the Scoping Team at this time? 3. If not, what other ideas do Councilors have to advance this topic given its importance to the ICANN community? 3.GNSO Chair election Action Items: Staff to send the timeline to the Council list. 4.AOB GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations Action Items: GNSO Councilors and their groups to consider commenting on the Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/policy-status-report-gns…> by the 02 July deadline. Board Readiness Action Items: Staff to circulate the draft one-pager stemming from the existing Strategic Planning Session action item and call for volunteers for a small team. [Note: Initial volunteers: Kurt, Jennifer, Justine] ODP/ODA Staff to remove the ODP/ODA from the “Z” policy diagram. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GNSO Chair 2024 Election Timeline
by Terri Agnew 20 Jun '24

20 Jun '24

Dear GNSO Council, Please see below the GNSO Chair election timeline for the 2024 GNSO Chair election. We are sharing ahead of the announcement deadline in order to allow for more flexible election scheduling. Deadlines Not Later Than: Activity Commences: 9 May 2024 Summer ICANN Meeting and/or dependency on new travel deadlines Announce Proposed Procedure and Timeline 12 JULY 2024 (ICANN81 funded traveler name submission deadline) T – 60 Days and/or dependency on new travel deadlines NomCom Selectees Announced SG/C New Council Members Announced House Nominee Selection 14 October 2024 T – 30 Days Houses Submit Nominees 26 October 2024 T – 18 Days Candidates Submit Statements 10 November 2024 T – 3 Days Candidate Meetings 13 November 2024 T Election Held at Annual General Meeting 15 November 2024 T + 2 Days Council informs the Board & Community and posts election results on the GNSO website Traditionally the timeline is built in keeping with GNSO Operating Procedures guidelines, but with the funded traveler submission deadline now being 120 days prior to the meeting (instead of 90 days), we have had to adapt the first two steps of the timeline. This now fits in with the 12 July 2024 as submission deadline for funded traveler names for ICANN81. The remaining steps however are in keeping with the GNSO Operating Procedures, counting back from the election date. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2024 meetings
by Terri Agnew 20 Jun '24

20 Jun '24

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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