Hi all, Just a note that the deadline for application to the SPIRT is coming soon - October 17. Balance is iimportant so please share with your Cs and SGs. https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-generic-names-supportin... I have also raised a question with Leadership about the possible incorporation of the Board's recently adopted Code of Conduct in the SPIRT Statement of Participation. Of course we did not know about this when preparing the Statement of Participation shown below. Thank you, Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso@gmail.com Statement of Participation (SOP) As a Member of the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT): ● I agree to genuinely cooperate with fellow members of the SPIRT to deliberate the issues identified. Where there are areas of disagreement, I will commit to work with others to reach a compromise position to the extent that I am able to do so; ● I agree that I will not pursue an outcome that is designed to discriminate against (or in favor of) any entity/applicant or group of entities/applicants; ● Where relevant, I agree to disclose, on a regular and ongoing basis, whether I am or will be employed by, under contract with, have a financial interest in, or will provide consulting, financial, legal or other services to any new gTLD applicant, objector, or commenter;. ● I acknowledge that while this is not a policy making body, I will abide by the recommended working methods and rules of engagement as outlined in the Charter, particularly as it relates to the rules in GNSO Working Group Guidelines; ● I will treat all members of the SPIRT with civility both face-to-face and online, and I will be respectful of their time and commitment to this effort. I will act in a reasonable, objective, and informed manner during my participation in the SPIRT and will not disrupt its work in bad faith; ● I commit to participation and will make best efforts to regularly attend all scheduled meetings. I will send apologies in advance when I am unable to attend. I will take assignments allocated to me during the course of the SPIRT seriously and complete these within the requested time frame; ● I agree to act in accordance with ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior, particularly as they relate to: o Acting in accordance with, and in the spirit of, ICANN’s mission and core values as provided in ICANN's Bylaws; o Listening to the views of all stakeholders and working to build consensus; and o Promoting ethical and responsible behavior; ● I agree to adhere to any applicable conflict of interest policies and the Statement of Interest (SOI) Policy within the GNSO Operating Procedures, especially as it relates to the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the initial completion and maintenance of my SOI; and <http://www.icann.org/transparency/acct-trans-frameworks-principles-10jan08.p...> <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-1-gn...> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en> <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/procedures> Version Date: July 2024 9 ● I agree to adhere to the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy and Terms of Participation and Complaint Procedures. As a Member of the SPIRT: ● I understand reaching consensus does not mean that I am unable to fully represent the views of myself or the organization I represent. I will abide by the recommended working methods and rules of engagement as outlined in the Charter, particularly as it relates to designating consensus in GNSO Working Group Guidelines. I acknowledge and accept that this Statement of Participation (SOP), including ICANN’s Expected Standards of Behavior, is enforceable and any individual serving in a Chair role (such as Chair, Co-Chair, or Acting Chair or Acting Co-Chair) of the SPIRT and GNSO Council Leadership Team have the authority to restrict my participation in the SPIRT in the event of non-compliance with any of the above. Problem/Issue Escalation & Resolution Process: The problem/issue escalation & resol