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Notes and Action Items | SCCI Meeting | Wednesday, 15 April 2026
by Saewon Lee April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Dear All, Please see the following action items and high-level notes from SCCI Meeting #4 in 2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HgC1Nw> on Wednesday, 15 April at 12:00 UTC. Kind regards, Saewon Notes and Action Items from SCCI Meeting #4 in 2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HgC1Nw> on Wednesday, 15 April at 12:00 UTC. [KEY OUTCOMES] 1. Theme 1: Regarding the vague period/frequency topic, SCCI agreed to add a qualitative Indicator while adding other qualitative characters to certain Indicators – Agreement to line up the Indicators in the order of frequency, mechanism, and then effectiveness 2. Theme 3: SCCI agreed with “one or more” for the low baseline Indicators. [ACTION ITEMS] 1. LT/Staff to incorporate the agreements to the Indicator doc. and circulate it with the SCCI Members 2. SCCI Members to review the CIP Assessment Framework doc. again, provide input if any, especially focusing on GNSO/GNSO Council distinction (Principle 3). [NOTES] * Slides available at the SCCI’s dedicated wiki agenda page here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HgC1Nw 1. Welcome and SOIs · N/A 1. Recap of Meeting #1: Key Outcomes and Action Items · SCCI Members agreed to the proposed approach and methodology to move forward with the Indicators – Thanks to all the members for the input to the draft Indicators. 1. Review of SCCI Comments for Indicators * SCCI comments for the CIP Assessment Framework can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ER4xnR6MNJ50LpkHhnng1tffVMslKsC0nX8MOOJ… * Manju reminded the SCCI Members of the CIP Phase 1 Work Plan via slide 7<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HgC1Nw>; currently developing Indicators. * Prior to delving into individual comments via the doc., LT/Staff believed a level setting on CIP Assessment Framework Development assignment may be helpful, which is listed via slide 8<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F_VdlKCo_OApnQCX38d3-wFaUl7u_5qH/ed…>: 1) At present, SCCI to focus only on reviewing Indicators; 2) the current agreed upon Indicators include a mixture of process/procedure/governance-based lists and quantifiable; 3) the expectation is not for Indicators to score 10/10 but to have areas to improve – we need to focus on questions rather than the answers; 4) data may not be easy to collect and need to consider the feasibility and usability; 5) the collection of data will eventually help GNSO determine areas of the greatest need for improvement. * Concern raised that the current Indicators may not be practical or useful, rather academic, and that most answers will come from the survey where we don’t know how this will be captured/formulated. Acknowledged the concerns and noted that the SCCI will be developing the survey together under the org guidance once the Assessment Framework is stabilized. * SCCI comments on Indicators by theme in slide 9<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F_VdlKCo_OApnQCX38d3-wFaUl7u_5qH/ed…>: * Theme 1: Periodic Frequency and preciseness of the frequency request (e.g., regularly). Noted that we are asking the questions, not seeking answers which may seem like the questions or timing/frequency is vague. * Specifity may not be relevant as the Indicator will act as questions for SCCI’s data gathering purposes and the assessment will only occur after. * Suggestion: The GNSO Council engages effectively with SOs, ACs, SGs, and Cs. * Need for a qualitative Indicator (i.e., is it sufficient? Is it effective?) beyond the quantitative (i.e., frequency), you know, and you ask a question * Options: 1. Revise “regularly” to “effectively”; 2. Add a new Indicator with “effectively” * SCCI agreed not to combine many characteristics to one Indicator (effectively and regularly) since it will become blurry and more difficult to measure. * Indicator 2 can be revised to: “…one or mechanism to effectively seek input…” * Indicator 3 can add “…sufficiently engages…” • to review again next week. * Theme 3: Bar is too low with “at least one” and should be revised to “one or more” * With the current language (at least one), it does not actually identify what/any mechanisms asked, or how effective they are; Survey questions should talk about naming those mechanisms. Noted that the current language and intent was not to respond with only “yes/no” but to list out the mechanisms. * SCCI agreed to proceed with “one or more” * Not all Indicators need to be a part of the survey – i.e., frequency which can be calculated by org – and that makes the qualitative aspects more important for the survey. * Theme 2 – Statement Indicators to be revised into more measurable methods – was a path agreed upon in previous meetings. * Theme 4: GNSO Council and GNSO as a whole distinction (mainly in Principle 3). * Question raised if the Principle can include – or be separated – to ask questions on both GNSO and the GNSO Council. Noted that this needs more careful review and that each item will need to be examined. *Outcome: 1) Theme 1: Regarding the vague period/frequency topic, SCCI agreed to add a qualitative Indicator while adding other qualitative characters to certain Indicators – Agreement to line up the Indicators in the order of frequency, mechanism, and then effectiveness; 2) Theme 3: SCCI agreed with “one or more” for the low baseline Indicators. *Action Item: 1) LT/Staff to incorporate the agreement to the Indicator doc. and circulate it with the SCCI Members; 2) SCCI to review the doc. again, focusing on Principle 3. 1. Next Steps · Meeting on 22 April · SCCI Members to review the CIP Assessment Framework doc. again, provide input if any, especially focusing on GNSO/GNSO Council distinction. *Action Item: SCCI Members to review the CIP Assessment Framework doc. again, provide input if any, especially focusing on GNSO/GNSO Council distinction. 1. AOB · N/A From: Steve Chan via Gnso-scci <gnso-scci(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM To: "gnso-scci(a)icann.org" <gnso-scci(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-scci] Proposed Agenda | SCCI Meeting | Wednesday, 15 April 2026 Dear SCCI Members, Please see the proposed agenda for meeting #2 for 2026, on Wednesday, 15 April at 12:00 UTC. 1. Welcome and SOIs 2. Recap of Meeting #1: Key Outcomes and Action Items 3. Review of SCCI Comments for Indicator: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ER4xnR6MNJ50LpkHhnng1tffVMslKsC0nX8MOOJ… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1ER4xnR6MNJ50…> 4. Next Steps 5. AOB Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Mobile: +1.310.339.4410

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO SCCI Call | Wednesday, 22 April 2026
by Julie Bisland April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Dear all, The next meeting of the GNSO Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) will take place on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 1 hour. Zoom Webinar link: : https://icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpMZHdNSlNSQkYrSG5MZmxQUT09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpM…> Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: .&@z^zfSL1 Audio: Webinar ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: 0702315261 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/ad6GAsKCUM ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…>, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>, and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. * Visit the 2026 Wiki Agenda pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCPKQ * Time conversion link: https://tinyurl.com/5bvwezzd Thank you, Kind regards, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Post Call | GNSO Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) | Wednesday, 15 April 2026
by Julie Bisland April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Dear all, All recordings for the SCCI call held on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HgC1Nw> and the GNSO Master calendar<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2026>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, and chat.) * Transcript * Agenda and Notes/Action Items As a reminder only members and alternates can join the call as a Panelist, observers can join as an Attendee to listen. For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-scci@icann.org/> and the main wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FABbBg>. Thank you. Kind regards, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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**15-MINUTE REMINDER** Meeting Invitation | SCCI Call | Wednesday, 15 April 2026
by Julie Bisland April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

**15-MINUTE REMINDER** Dear all, The next meeting of the GNSO Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) will take place on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 1 hour. Zoom Webinar link: : https://icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpMZHdNSlNSQkYrSG5MZmxQUT09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpM…> Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: .&@z^zfSL1 Phone one-tap: +13017158592,,96269931065#,,,,*0702315261# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,96269931065#,,,,*0702315261# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: 0702315261 SIP: 96269931065(a)zoomcrc.com<mailto:96269931065@zoomcrc.com> Passcode: 0702315261 ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> * Visit the 2026 Wiki Agenda pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCPKQ * Time conversion link: https://tinyurl.com/5bvwezzd Thank you, Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Proposed Agenda | SCCI Meeting | Wednesday, 15 April 2026
by Steve Chan April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Dear SCCI Members, Please see the proposed agenda for meeting #2 for 2026, on Wednesday, 15 April at 12:00 UTC. 1. Welcome and SOIs 2. Recap of Meeting #1: Key Outcomes and Action Items 3. Review of SCCI Comments for Indicator: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ER4xnR6MNJ50LpkHhnng1tffVMslKsC0nX8MOOJ… 4. Next Steps 5. AOB Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Mobile: +1.310.339.4410

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**REMINDER** Meeting Invitation | SCCI Call | Wednesday, 15 April 2026
by Julie Bisland April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Dear all, The next meeting of the SCCI will take place on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 1 hour. Zoom Webinar link: : https://icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpMZHdNSlNSQkYrSG5MZmxQUT09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpM…> Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: .&@z^zfSL1 Phone one-tap: +13017158592,,96269931065#,,,,*0702315261# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,96269931065#,,,,*0702315261# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: 0702315261 SIP: 96269931065(a)zoomcrc.com<mailto:96269931065@zoomcrc.com> Passcode: 0702315261 ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> * Visit the 2026 Wiki Agenda pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCPKQ * Time conversion link: https://tinyurl.com/5bvwezzd Thank you, Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Proposed GNSO Criteria and Indicators
by Steve Chan April 11, 2026

April 11, 2026

Dear SCCI Members, As agreed, the leadership team and staff have worked over the last few days to try and develop proposed Indicators for each of the Criteria. As was discussed with the SCCI, the Indicators follow a general pattern: A combination of qualitative statement-based (e.g., existing processes) and quantitative indicators (e.g., data-driven and/or survey-based) can collectively demonstrate address the relevant Criteria. The SCCI’s next scheduled call is for 15 April, where substantive feedback from SCCI members will be discussed. However, to better ensure a productive meeting, please complete your review before then. In advance of the call, we would encourage you to provide input to the email list and/or add comments directly to the document. However, please resist the urge to directly redline the text! If you have any questions or concerns, please let leadership and staff know. Document available here, with the Indicators starting on page 7: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ER4xnR6MNJ50LpkHhnng1tffVMslKsC0nX8MOOJ… Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Mobile: +1.310.339.4410

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Notes and Action Items | SCCI Meeting | Wednesday, 25 March 2026
by Saewon Lee March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Dear All, Please see the following action items and high-level notes from SCCI Meeting #1 in 2026 on Wednesday, 25 March at 12:00 UTC<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoCzNw>. Kind regards, Saewon Notes and Action Items from SCCI Meeting #1 in 2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoCzNw> on Wednesday, 25 March at 12:00 UTC. [KEY OUTCOMES] 1. SCCI agreed with the current approach and overall methodology used for the Indicators under Principle 1. 2. NO meetings on 1 and 8 April 2026; SCCI meetings will resume on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, if deemed necessary. [ACTION ITEMS] 1. Leadership Team and GNSO Support Staff to update language from today’s discussion, finalize the draft Indicators, and circulate the full set with the SCCI by Wednesday, 1 April. 2. Meetings on 1 April and 8 April to be cancelled. [COMPLETE] 3. SCCI to review the full set of Indicators and provide comments during the weeks off. [NOTES] * Slides available at the SCCI’s dedicated wiki agenda page here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoCzNw 1. Welcome and SOIs * Julf (and many community members) had problems with SOIs and now he has been able to resolve the problem. * Those members that need any assistance with SOI updates should contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> 1. Recap of ICANN85: Key Outcomes and Action Items * Key Outcome from SCCI Working Session during ICANN85: SCCI will determine the approach for the Indicators during the detailed review and discussion of the draft Indicators for Principle 1 today (25 March). * Action Item from SCCI Working Session during ICANN85: Draft Indicators for Principle 1 will be proposed today and based on the agreement, Indicators for Principles (maybe all) will be finalized by LT/Staff for SCCI’s consideration. 1. Review of Proposed Indicators for Principle 1 * SCCI reviewed the proposed Indicators for Principle 1 and assessed whether the approach and direction were sound through slides 7-11<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoCzNw>. * Anne’s points have been appropriately incorporated within the revised Indicators for Principle 1: 1) Rather than proposing 1 datapoint (body or mechanism), the revised Indicators 1 & 2 now allow for a richer response and/or different datapoints; 2) Survey constituents refer to the constituents of the respective SOAC (GNSO: SG/Cs), not constituents of other SOACs, since this is an exercise of the SOACs reviewing themselves based on their purpose and needs. * Peter raised questions on 1) whether the focus is on GNSO as a Council or GNSO as a whole; and 2) whether a language revision is necessary from “The GNSO has at least one mechanism in place…” to “The GNSO has a mechanism in place…” since the aim is to let the data point speak for itself and allow for the different kind of mechanisms that are in place. Noted that 1) the focus is on GNSO as a whole; and 2) LT/Staff tried to pull on existing bodies/mechanisms while Indicator 3 assesses whether they are working effectively/properly – Indicators 1 & 2 (Statement-based yes or no Indicators) vs. Indicator 3 (metrics driven quantitative/percentage Indicators). In GNSO, there are structures in place (e.g., datapoint for Indicator 1 could be GNSO Council, 2 could GNSO Operating Procedure) and Indicator 3 can help ensure that the constituents agree and believe that the GNSO is fulfilling its purpose. LT/Staff believe that based on Anne’s suggestion, the current revision of the Indicators 1& 2 allow for the question to be more open-ended and list out all the mechanisms/data that are in place. * Jen raised a question on timing of the surveys – i.e., when and how will the surveys be taken place? Will the constituents have datapoints for I1 and I2 before conducting the survey? Noted that SCCI can determine the timing when designing the survey; this will be taken into consideration once all the Indicators are in place. * Chris and some members expressed concerns on “51%” and that this result could still be problematic. Thomas also mentioned that maybe a % is unnecessary – i.e., “Surveyed Constituents agree…” Noted that CIP Framework sample Indicators presented XX% to allow for flexibility and each SOAC to determine the %. Since one of the next steps is to identify the data and collect the data where the % may be unsatisfactory, this would indicate whether it is a problem area that needs attention and priority for GNSO to make improvements, rather than to indicate whether it is a success or failure. It would be a data point that helps guide the group in determining where it wants to focus its attention on and make improvements in. Asteway still requested that I3 (the 51% Indicator language) be revised so that this does not indicate a voting process but an Indicator. * Jen suggested that “the multistakeholder model” should be “ICANN’s multistakeholder model” and LT noted that this could be incorporated. * SCCI agreed with the current approach and overall methodology used for the Indicators under Principle 1. *Outcome: SCCI agreed with the current approach and overall methodology used for the Indicators under Principle 1. *Action Item: LT/Staff to consider how to update the Indicator 3 so that it is clearer and not indicate a vote. 1. Next Steps * Now that the approach used for Indicators under Principle 1 has been agreed as sound, all Indicators will be developed for the 5 Principles and the text will be circulated with SCCI by 1 April for SCCI to review and provide input – This is for SCCI members’ review only and should NOT be shared with respective SG/Cs. * Proposal to have NO meetings on 1 and 8 April and resume 15 April if deemed necessary. If unnecessary, next steps will be shared via mailing list either for SCCI members to bring it back to each SG/C or have a call on 15 April. *Outcome: 1) The full set of Indicators will be circulated with the SCCI by Wednesday, 1 April 2026; 2) NO meetings on 1 and 8 April 2026; 3) SCCI meetings will resume on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, if deemed necessary. 1. AOB * N/A From: Steve Chan via Gnso-scci <gnso-scci(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:52 PM To: "gnso-scci(a)icann.org" <gnso-scci(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-scci] Proposed Agenda | SCCI Meeting | Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Dear SCCI Members, Please see the proposed agenda for meeting #1 for 2026, on Wednesday, 25 March at 12:00 UTC. 1. Welcome and SOIs 2. Recap of ICANN85: Key Outcomes and Action Items 3. Review of Proposed Indicators for Principle 1 4. Next Steps 5. AOB Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Mobile: +1.310.339.4410

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Post Call | GNSO Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) | 25 March 2026
by Terri Agnew March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Dear all, All recordings for the SCCI call held on Wednesday, 25 March at 12:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoCzNw> and the GNSO Master calendar<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2026>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, and chat.) * Transcript * Agenda and Notes/Action Items As a reminder only members and alternates can join the call as a Panelist, observers can join as an Attendee to listen. For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-scci@icann.org/> and the main wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FABbBg>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Meeting Invitation | SCCI Call | Wednesday, 15 April 2026
by Terri Agnew March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

**Reminder, 01 & 08 April meeting are cancelled, please remove them from your calendars. See information below for next scheduled meeting. Dear all, The next meeting of the SCCI will take place on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 1 hour. Zoom Webinar link: : https://icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpMZHdNSlNSQkYrSG5MZmxQUT09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/96269931065?pwd=c0VKWkpM…> Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: .&@z^zfSL1 Phone one-tap: +13017158592,,96269931065#,,,,*0702315261# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,96269931065#,,,,*0702315261# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Meeting ID: 962 6993 1065 Passcode: 0702315261 SIP: 96269931065(a)zoomcrc.com<mailto:96269931065@zoomcrc.com> Passcode: 0702315261 ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> * Visit the 2026 Wiki Agenda pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCPKQ * Time conversion link: https://tinyurl.com/5bvwezzd Thank you, Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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