From: GNSO Council via ICANN <no-reply@icann.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew@icann.org>, Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org>, Devan Reed <devan.reed@icann.org>
Subject: GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Damon Ashcraft

Full Name of Officer:

John McElwaine

Officer Email Address:

john.mcelwaine@nelsonmullins.com

Date Prepared:

04 March 2026

GNSO Organization:

Intellectual Property Constituency

Officer Position or Title:

President

Name of Absent Councilor:

Damon Ashcraft

Voting Remedy:

Proxy

Proxy Information

Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy:

Damon is unable to make the meeting in person and this request is being made in case there are any connection issues.

Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised:

In the event Damon cannot attend remotely and vote.

Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate:

13 March 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:

Susan Payne

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I Agree