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 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