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Vote Results | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Lead
by Terri Agnew May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear SSAD SRT Members, Thank you for participating in the poll to identify the SSAD SRT Lead. The deadline to vote has passed, and the poll is now closed. With 60% of the total votes, the Team has selected Marc Anderson as the Lead. Congratulations to Marc and thank you to Abbas and to John. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (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…>

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ICANN86 GNSO Sessions - How to Get Organized / Remote Participation Details
by Julie Bisland May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear all, With ICANN86<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann86/> just around the corner, please take a moment to read the information below for a seamless and successful meeting. ICANN86 key dates: * Prep Week will take place virtually 20 & 21 May 2026. * Deadline for IN-PERSON registration is 07 June 2026. * ICANN86 will take place in Seville 08 - 11 June 2026. On-site registration will not be available. Registration for ICANN86 does not automatically create a user account on sched.com. Instructions and guides to register as well as personalize your schedule can be found on these pages: * Visit this page to REGISTER: https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann86/ * General information about Seville, hotels, transportation and rates, and links to food options can also be found here * The ICANN86 Schedule: https://icann86.sched.com/ * Instructions for personalizing your schedule can also be found here There will be no calendar invitations sent, as the meeting schedule allows you to download all sessions of interest to your individual calendars A reminder to review the Participation Tools page and update Zoom * All sessions that use Zoom rooms, access details will be available 24hrs prior. * Visit the Participation Tools page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> for links to download the latest version of Zoom for access to the ICANN Meeting sessions. * Please see the ICANN Meeting VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION GUIDES in the blue box on the right side of the Participation Tools page for more information on how to get the most out of the virtual meeting tools. * If participating on-site, please read the Frequently Asked Questions here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann86/#faq>. Links to Bookmark ICANN86 Meeting Schedule<https://icann86.sched.com/> ICANN86 GNSO Remote Participation Wiki Page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQB0Og> GNSO Session agendas<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBUOg> For all GNSO meeting-related queries, please email us at: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> and we will be more than happy to assist! Kind regards, GNSO SO/AC Support team -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Analyst (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (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…>

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SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting | ICANN86 Day Zero
by Terri Agnew May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Meeting: SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting | ICANN86 Day Zero Date and time: Sunday, 07 June 2026 at 10:00 CEST (08:00 UTC) for 8 hours Room: Zurich (Committee Breakout 1) - Floor 3 Zoom room: TBD

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Notes and Action Items: SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Meeting #1 - 12 May 2026
by Caitlin Tubergen May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Dear SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Members, Below, please find action items and high-level notes from today’s meeting. Best regards, Caitlin on behalf of the GNSO Support Team -- Action Items: 1. Members to vote for SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Lead: SSAD SRT Members to vote for preferred candidate for SSAD SRT Lead by Wednesday, 13 May at 14:00 UTC. E-ballots have been sent to all members’ email addresses for voting. 2. Reading homework for next meeting: SSAD SRT Members to review the following in preparation for our next meeting on Tuesday, 19 May at 12:00 UTC: * Full text of SSAD Recommendation #11<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas…> (Terms and Conditions) * Standing Committee Analysis<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/rdrs-sc-findin…> of Recommendation #11 * Full text of SSAD Recommendation #17<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas…> (Reporting) * Standing Committee Analysis<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/rdrs-sc-findin…> of Recommendation #17 3. GNSO Support Staff to circulate Statement of Participation<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/agenda/ssad-statemen…>. High-Level Notes 1. Welcome 2. Overview of Assignment Form * The Assignment Form<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/agenda/gnso-council-…> will be used as the SSAD SRT’s Charter and outlines important considerations and information, including: * Assignment: Propose modifications to SSAD recommendations based on the recommendation rationale provided in the Standing Committee’s Final Findings Report, keeping in mind important considerations such as the impact to human rights, global public interest, and the additional elements included in the Board’s resolution. * Timing: Deliver supplemental recommendations to the Council by February 2027. * Membership: Council chose this membership model in recognition of the original EPDP Team, which included non-GNSO groups and important expertise within the community that exists outside of GNSO Councilors. * Required Reading: Members are asked to read all required materials in this section as they explain important history and context for this group’s work. 1. Statement of Participation * The Statement of Participation<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/agenda/ssad-statemen…> details the expectations of all members of this team, including: * Abiding by ICANN’s Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-expected-standards-of-b…> * Constructively cooperating with fellow members of the team to reach consensus on the issues detailed in the team’s assignment * Treating fellow members with civility both face-to-face and online * Refraining from purposely disrupting or obstructing the work of the team * Making best efforts to attend all meetings (or reviewing recordings when unable to attend live) and completing assignments per assigned deadlines * Working in good faith to produce SSAD Supplemental Recommendations. * ACTION ITEM: GNSO Support Staff to circulate statement and post on wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>. 1. Identification of Supplemental Recs. Team Lead * The role of Lead is to lead team meetings, provide updates to the Council, and conduct this role in a neutral manner. * GNSO Council Leadership noted that if more than one volunteer steps forward, team members will be asked to vote on their preferred candidate, and the candidate who receives the majority of the votes will become the lead. * All members will receive an e-ballot via email shortly. Please choose your preferred candidate by Wednesday, 13 May at 14:00 UTC. * In the event there is no majority, additional instructions will be sent to the team. 1. Overview of Work Plan * Because the Council committed to deliver Supplemental Recommendations in under one year, we will be working backwards from March 2027, which is one year from when the Board passed a resolution to send the SSAD recommendations back to the GNSO Council. * Team is asked to deliver Supp. Recs. to the Council at the latest by Feb. 2027. * The timeline also highlights the opportunities the Team will have to work face-to-face, which includes meetings at ICANN86, and we will also plan several sessions at ICANN87. * Following the appointment of the Team Lead and the group’s progress during ICANN86, Support Staff will work with the Team Lead to develop a more detailed work plan that breaks down the recommendation review schedule. * The Group will not be asked to review a recommendation and decide on it during one meeting; the Support Staff Team understands additional consultation will be needed and will work with the identified Lead to determine appropriate review times. 1. Explanation of Working Methods * Staff has prepared a strawman/strawpet/strawdoc for each SSAD recommendation as a starting point for discussions and further edits. Edits endeavor to incorporate feedback from the Standing Committee, the Board resolution, and the supporting documents detailed in the Assignment Form. Where edits are made based on these inputs, they will be highlighted for transparency. * The draft updates are put forward as a starting point for discussion, not a foregone conclusion. All members will be invited to provide feedback on the edits and proposed adjustments/deletions. * Recent GNSO policy recommendations have been accompanied by a short rationale to assist those reviewing and implementing the recommendations. A rationale was not included for the 18 SSAD recs, but Support Staff has proposed a rationale for each recommendation for the team’s feedback. * Support Staff will work with the identified Lead and distribute the strawman for the assigned recs when ready. * The team will be working iteratively through the recommendations. * Support Staff will be following up with the board to confirm the board liaisons. * Recommendation 11 – Terms and Conditions * Recommendation 11 covers SSAD Terms and Conditions. * The RDRS Standing Committee recommended keeping Rec. 11 and that any minor modifications would be a low level of effort to change. In other words, the recommendation should have small adjustments only (if any). * Rec. 11 outlines the terms and conditions that any SSAD requestor would need to submit to and abide by. * The RDRS Pilot incorporated T&C through a click-through agreement that users had to submit to in order to make requests through the SSAD. * The Standing Committee noted this was an important legal and procedural measure and should be kept. * The consequences for violating terms and conditions are addressed via separate SSAD recommendations. * Implementation guidance is part of the policy recommendation and may be adjusted as part of the team’s review. * Recommendation 17 Reporting * The topic for Recommendation 17 is Reporting Requirements. * In short, Rec. 17 ensures that important data points are transparently reported and provided to the ICANN Community (and the GNSO Standing Committee) who may recommend improvements to the SSAD. * Throughout the RDRS pilot, ICANN org provided monthly reports on the metrics, and the Standing Committee met on a regular basis to review these metrics and suggest improvements to the RDRS. * The Standing Committee also requested some additional data points to be reported on to assist in their analysis. * In its review of this recommendation, the Standing Committee noted that RDRS reporting was very valuable and should be continued. * The SC also noted that these types of reports assist in data-driven policy adjustments. * Similar to Rec. 11, the SC noted that this recommendation should be kept and would be a low level of effort to change. * ACTION ITEM: In preparation for next week’s call, all SSAD SRT members are asked to read through these two recommendations in detail as well as the SC’s analysis of the recommendations. * The plan for next week is to discuss the proposed strawman text, and in order to have an informed discussion, we ask that you do this important pre-reading. 1. Any other business * Day 0 session on Sunday, 7 June will be held from 10:00 – 18:00 local time. * Shuttle to the venue will be provided. * Lunch and refreshments will be provided. If any members have dietary restrictions, please reach out to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. * Support Staff will look into the type of Zoom room to allow for threaded replies.

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Post Call | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team | Tuesday, 12 May 2026
by Terri Agnew May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Dear all, All recordings for the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team call held on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB2P> . Agenda wiki page includes: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, and chat.) * Agenda For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-ssad@icann.org/> and the main wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB2P>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Meeting Invite | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team | Tuesday, 19 May 2026
by Terri Agnew May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Dear all, The next SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 90 minutes. (recurring weekly on Tuesdays 12 May – 02 June 2026, one exception 27 May at 21:00 UTC). Join Zoom Webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94379024946?pwd=gb0blhnNZ50pJORTKSVnWTnkILIBCR.1 Passcode:7!&u3WB3PU Webinar ID: 943 7902 4946 Passcode: 8477018167 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abaeiDlpR9 ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies and dial out requests 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 meeting pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB2P Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invite | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team | Tuesday, 12 May 2026
by Terri Agnew May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

**Starting in 15 minutes Dear all, The SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 90 minutes. (recurring weekly on Tuesdays 12 May – 02 June 2026, one exception 27 May at 21:00 UTC). Join Zoom Webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94379024946?pwd=gb0blhnNZ50pJORTKSVnWTnkILIBCR.1 Passcode:7!&u3WB3PU Webinar ID: 943 7902 4946 Passcode: 8477018167 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abaeiDlpR9 ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies and dial out requests 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 meeting pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB2P Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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**REMINDER** Meeting Invite | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team | Tuesday, 12 May 2026
by Julie Bisland May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Dear all, The SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 90 minutes. (recurring weekly on Tuesdays 12 May – 02 June 2026, one exception 27 May at 21:00 UTC). Join Zoom Webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94379024946?pwd=gb0blhnNZ50pJORTKSVnWTnkILIBCR.1 Passcode:7!&u3WB3PU Webinar ID: 943 7902 4946 Passcode: 8477018167 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abaeiDlpR9 ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies and dial out requests 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 meeting pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB2P Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Meeting Invite | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team | Tuesday, 12 May 2026
by Terri Agnew May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

Dear all, The SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC for 90 minutes. (recurring weekly on Tuesdays 12 May – 02 June 2026, one exception 27 May at 21:00 UTC). Join Zoom Webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94379024946?pwd=gb0blhnNZ50pJORTKSVnWTnkILIBCR.1 Passcode:7!&u3WB3PU Webinar ID: 943 7902 4946 Passcode: 8477018167 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abaeiDlpR9 ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies and dial out requests 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 meeting pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB2P Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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SRT Lead EOI Deadline and Voting Information
by Andrew Chen May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Dear SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Members, Thank you to those who have provided their expression of interest in being the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team (SRT) Lead. Now that our first meeting has been scheduled for 12 May 2026, if you are interested in serving as the Lead for the Supplemental Recommendations Team, please share your interest and qualifications* on the mailing list by EOD Friday, 8 May 2026. We confirm that we have received EOIs from the following members: * Abbas Sibai * John McElwaine * Marc Anderson Voting Information All candidates will be given an opportunity to speak about their EOI during the SRT’s first meeting on 12 May 2026. Following the candidates’ statements, the voting process will begin. Each member of the SRT will receive an eBallot on 12 May 2026. The eBallot will remain open until Wednesday, 13 May at 14:00 UTC, approximately 24-hours after the 12 May meeting concludes. Kind reminder that GNSO Council Leadership has recommended that if more than one volunteer comes forward, the Supplemental Recommendations Team will vote on a Lead for the Supplemental Recommendations Team. The candidate who receives the majority of votes will become Lead for the Supplemental Recommendations Team. *Expressions of Interest from Potential Leads should include: * What is the applicant’s interest in this position? * What particular skills and attributes does the applicant have that will assist them in leading the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team and facilitating consensus building? * What is the applicant's knowledge of and/or experience in SSAD related work at ICANN, if any? * Is the applicant able to commit the time required and necessary work needed to lead the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team? Thank you for your willingness to contribute your time and expertise to this important work. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Andrew on behalf of the GNSO Support Staff -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/

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