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Official appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

Dear John, Please find attached the letter informing you of the offical appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This will also be circulated on the GNSO Council mailing list and posted on the Correspondence page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2023> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> [signature_1478796951]

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Interim appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Dear John, Please find attached the letter informing you of the interim appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This will also be circulated on the GNSO Council mailing list and posted on the Correspondence page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> [signature_1478796951]

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Empowered Community Approval Notice
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

Dear Mr. Jeffrey, Please see the attached correspondence from the Empowered Community Administration on the Approval Action process relating to the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 of the ICANN Bylaws (per Board resolution 2024.11.10.04). Best regards, Christian Wheeler (Empowered Community Administration support staff)

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Expiration of Approval Action Decision Period and EC Approval Notice
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, In accordance with the timelines and procedures set out in Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws, staff notes that the Approval Action Decision Period pertaining to the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on Accountability Mechanisms that were approved by the Board, expired at 23:59 PST on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 (7:59 UTC on Thursday, 9 January 2025). The Empowered Community Administration has received written notifications in support of the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments from the following Decisional Participants: * At-Large Advisory Committee * Country Code Names Supporting Organization * Generic Names Supporting Organization * Governmental Advisory Committee Pursuant Section 1.4(b) of Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws, the EC Administration shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the expiration of the Approval Action Decision Period, deliver a written notice (“EC Approval Notice”) to the Secretary certifying that, pursuant to and in compliance with the procedures and requirements of Article 1 of Annex D, the EC has approved the Approval Action. Support staff has prepared the EC Approval Notice for your review (see attached). Staff will forward this notice to the ICANN Secretary on your behalf by 23:59 PST today, 9 January (7:59 UTC Friday, 10 January) unless you have any comments or concerns. Best regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of staff supporting the Empowered Community Administration)

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FW: ALAC Approval of Fundamental Bylaw Update
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

Hello Jonathan, Thank you for providing ALAC’s support for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments. I am forwarding this letter to the ECAdmin(a)icann.org<mailto:ECAdmin@icann.org> for archiving purposes and will have it published on the Empowered Community Correspondence page<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/correspondence> soon. Best regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of staff supporting the Empowered Community Administration) From: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org> Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM To: Christian Wheeler <christian.wheeler(a)icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] ALAC Approval of Fundamental Bylaw Update Christian, Attached is a letter of confirmation, from the ALAC, supporting the proposed changes. Thank you. Jonathan

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Expires Today: Approval Action Decision Period
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, Please note that the Empowered Community’s Approval Action Decision Period<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> expires today: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. So far, the Approval Action for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/bm/secretarys-notice-11nov24-en.pdf> has received support<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/correspondence> from 3 Decisional Participants: the ccNSO, GNSO, and GAC. For these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, at least 3 Decisional Participants must support the Approval Action with no more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action. As a reminder, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. If you have not done so already, please respond to the ECA list with your support, objection, or abstention today before 23:59 PST. If you have any questions, please let us know. Kind regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: Christian Wheeler via ECAdmin <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Christian Wheeler <christian.wheeler(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:49 AM To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Subject: [ECAdmin] Urgent Reminder: Approval Action Decision Period Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, Please note that the Empowered Community’s current Approval Action Decision Period<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> will expire tomorrow: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. So far, the Approval Action for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/bm/secretarys-notice-11nov24-en.pdf> has received support<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/correspondence> from 2 Decisional Participants: the ccNSO and GNSO. To approve the Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, at least 1 more Decisional Participant must support the Approval Action (with no more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action). As a reminder, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. If you have not done so already, please respond to the ECA list with your support, objection, or abstention before tomorrow’s deadline. If you have any questions, please do let us know. Kind regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: Christian Wheeler <christian.wheeler(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Subject: Reminder: Approval Action Decision Period Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, We hope you had a restful holiday break and enjoyable new year. As a reminder, the Empowered Community’s current Approval Action Decision Period<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> will expire on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. By 8 January, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. To approve an Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, the following is required: * At least 3 Decisional Participants supporting the Approval Action, and * No more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action So far, this Approval Action for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/bm/secretarys-notice-11nov24-en.pdf> has received support<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/correspondence> from 2 Decisional Participants: the ccNSO and GNSO. We look forward to hearing from the rest of you before the 8 January deadline. Thank you, and if you have any questions please feel free to let us know. Kind regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: Christian Wheeler via ECAdmin <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Christian Wheeler <christian.wheeler(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:26 AM To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Subject: [ECAdmin] Initiation of Approval Action Decision Period Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, This message is regarding the Empowered Community’s ongoing Approval Action<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms. Today, 11 December 2024, marks the official expiration of the Approval Action Community Forum Period, as well as the initiation of the 21-day Approval Action Decision Period. You may refer to Article 1.2, Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws for details on the Empowered Community Approval Process: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD. Under normal circumstances, this Approval Action Decision Period would expire on Wednesday, 1 January 2025, however because this Decision Period is scheduled to conclude over a widely observed holiday period, ICANN has agreed to an extension of the expiration until Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. Before the Approval Action Decision Period expires on 8 January, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. To approve an Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, the following is required: * At least 3 Decisional Participants supporting the Approval Action, and * No more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action We will be happy to assist with any questions you may have, please just let us know. Best regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration)

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Empowered Community Approval Action - GAC Notice of Support for Fundamental Bylaws Amendments – ICANN Board Resolution 2024.11.10.04
by Julia Charvolen Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

Dear All, Please find attached the letter from the GAC on the Empowered Community Approval Action - GAC Notice of Support for Fundamental Bylaws Amendments – ICANN Board Resolution 2024.11.10.04. The letter has been published on the GAC Correspondence page<https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/empowered-community-approval-action-g…>. Thank you, Best regards, Julia -- Julia Charvolen GAC Advice and Policy Support Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) +32 490 44 93 29 | Skype: julia.charvolen.icann

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Re: [Board-Ops-Team] Empowered Community Approval Action - GAC Notice of Support for Fundamental Bylaws Amendments – ICANN Board Resolution 2024.11.10.04
by Wendy Profit Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

Dear Julia, Thank you for transmitting the letter from the GAC on the Empowered Community Approval Action. We are acknowledging receipt on behalf of Tripti Sinha and confirming the letter has been forwarded to the full board for their review. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN From: Julia Charvolen via Board-Ops-Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julia Charvolen <julia.charvolen(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Cc: "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Kurtis Lindqvist <kurtis.lindqvist(a)icann.org>, John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, GACSTAFF <gac-staff(a)icann.org> Subject: [Board-Ops-Team] Empowered Community Approval Action - GAC Notice of Support for Fundamental Bylaws Amendments – ICANN Board Resolution 2024.11.10.04 Dear All, Please find attached the letter from the GAC on the Empowered Community Approval Action - GAC Notice of Support for Fundamental Bylaws Amendments – ICANN Board Resolution 2024.11.10.04. The letter has been published on the GAC Correspondence page [gac.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/empowered-…>. Thank you, Best regards, Julia -- Julia Charvolen GAC Advice and Policy Support Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) +32 490 44 93 29 | Skype: julia.charvolen.icann

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Urgent Reminder: Approval Action Decision Period
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, Please note that the Empowered Community’s current Approval Action Decision Period<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> will expire tomorrow: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. So far, the Approval Action for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/bm/secretarys-notice-11nov24-en.pdf> has received support<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/correspondence> from 2 Decisional Participants: the ccNSO and GNSO. To approve the Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, at least 1 more Decisional Participant must support the Approval Action (with no more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action). As a reminder, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. If you have not done so already, please respond to the ECA list with your support, objection, or abstention before tomorrow’s deadline. If you have any questions, please do let us know. Kind regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: Christian Wheeler <christian.wheeler(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Subject: Reminder: Approval Action Decision Period Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, We hope you had a restful holiday break and enjoyable new year. As a reminder, the Empowered Community’s current Approval Action Decision Period<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> will expire on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. By 8 January, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. To approve an Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, the following is required: * At least 3 Decisional Participants supporting the Approval Action, and * No more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action So far, this Approval Action for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/bm/secretarys-notice-11nov24-en.pdf> has received support<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/correspondence> from 2 Decisional Participants: the ccNSO and GNSO. We look forward to hearing from the rest of you before the 8 January deadline. Thank you, and if you have any questions please feel free to let us know. Kind regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: Christian Wheeler via ECAdmin <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Christian Wheeler <christian.wheeler(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:26 AM To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Subject: [ECAdmin] Initiation of Approval Action Decision Period Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, This message is regarding the Empowered Community’s ongoing Approval Action<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms. Today, 11 December 2024, marks the official expiration of the Approval Action Community Forum Period, as well as the initiation of the 21-day Approval Action Decision Period. You may refer to Article 1.2, Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws for details on the Empowered Community Approval Process: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD. Under normal circumstances, this Approval Action Decision Period would expire on Wednesday, 1 January 2025, however because this Decision Period is scheduled to conclude over a widely observed holiday period, ICANN has agreed to an extension of the expiration until Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. Before the Approval Action Decision Period expires on 8 January, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. To approve an Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, the following is required: * At least 3 Decisional Participants supporting the Approval Action, and * No more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action We will be happy to assist with any questions you may have, please just let us know. Best regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration)

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Reminder: Approval Action Decision Period
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, We hope you had a restful holiday break and enjoyable new year. As a reminder, the Empowered Community’s current Approval Action Decision Period<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> will expire on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. By 8 January, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. To approve an Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, the following is required: * At least 3 Decisional Participants supporting the Approval Action, and * No more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action So far, this Approval Action for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/bm/secretarys-notice-11nov24-en.pdf> has received support<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/correspondence> from 2 Decisional Participants: the ccNSO and GNSO. We look forward to hearing from the rest of you before the 8 January deadline. Thank you, and if you have any questions please feel free to let us know. Kind regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: Christian Wheeler via ECAdmin <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Christian Wheeler <christian.wheeler(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:26 AM To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Subject: [ECAdmin] Initiation of Approval Action Decision Period Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, This message is regarding the Empowered Community’s ongoing Approval Action<https://www.icann.org/en/ec/fundamental-bylaws-amendment-to-accountability-…> for the Fundamental Bylaws Amendment to Accountability Mechanisms. Today, 11 December 2024, marks the official expiration of the Approval Action Community Forum Period, as well as the initiation of the 21-day Approval Action Decision Period. You may refer to Article 1.2, Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws for details on the Empowered Community Approval Process: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD. Under normal circumstances, this Approval Action Decision Period would expire on Wednesday, 1 January 2025, however because this Decision Period is scheduled to conclude over a widely observed holiday period, ICANN has agreed to an extension of the expiration until Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 23:59 PST. Before the Approval Action Decision Period expires on 8 January, each Decisional Participant has the responsibility to inform the EC Administration in writing as to whether it supports or objects to the Approval Action; or it has determined to abstain from the matter. If a Decisional Participant does not inform the EC Administration in time, it shall be deemed to have abstained. To approve an Approval Action, and for these Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to be effective, the following is required: * At least 3 Decisional Participants supporting the Approval Action, and * No more than 1 Decisional Participant objecting to the Approval Action We will be happy to assist with any questions you may have, please just let us know. Best regards, Christian Wheeler (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration)

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