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SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Meeting: SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting Pattern: Weekly on Tuesdays, for 90 minutes - 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

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SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Meeting: SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team meeting Pattern: Weekly on Tuesdays, for 90 minutes - 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

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Meeting Information | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team
by Terri Agnew May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Dear SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Members, Thank you for completing the Doodle poll. Based on the responses received, our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Meeting Frequency: We will meet every Tuesday for 90 minutes at 12:00 UTC beginning 12 May 2026 and continue to meet at this time in the lead up to ICANN86. One exception due to other conflicts, Tuesday, 26 May meeting will be held Wednesday, 27 May at 21:00 UTC. Regarding Time Zone Challenges: We recognize that this meeting time may be challenging for some participants due to time zone differences. We appreciate your flexibility, and we may revisit the meeting time after our June face-to-face meeting to explore different options. Calendar Invitation: You will receive a formal calendar invitation with zoom and dial-in information shortly. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to this important work. Sincerely, GNSO Support Staff

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[Reminder] Identification of Lead for the Supplemental Recommendations Team
by Andrew Chen May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Dear SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team, This is a friendly reminder that we would like to identify the Lead for the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team during our first meeting which is being scheduled for the week of 11 May 2026. In order to achieve this, we ask that members who would like to serve as the Lead for the Supplemental Recommendations Team share their interest and qualifications* on the mailing list prior to the first meeting. 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 Internet 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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LAST REMINDER | Action needed | Complete Doodle | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team
by Terri Agnew May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Dear all, Please complete the doodle to schedule the recurring meetings for the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team until ICANN86. The meeting will be for 90 minutes each, starting the week of 11 May 2026. The doodle is to be completed by members & support staff only. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bqpqYl3a Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Action needed | Complete Doodle | SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team
by Terri Agnew May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Dear all, Please complete the doodle to schedule the recurring meetings for the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team until ICANN86. The meeting will be for 90 minutes each, starting the week of 11 May 2026. The doodle is to be completed by members & support staff only. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bqpqYl3a Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team - First meeting preparation and proposed agenda
by Caitlin Tubergen May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

Dear SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Members, Thank you for choosing to participate in the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team. The GNSO Support Staff (Caitlin Tubergen, Andrew Chen, Feodora Hamza) look forward to working with you all. We plan for our first meeting to take place the week of 11 May. You should have received an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule a 90-minute weekly meeting for the week of 11 May onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Wednesday, 06 May 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during kick-off. Enrollment Instructions Please note this message has been sent to assigned members; however, many members have not yet followed the official join instructions. These members have been included in bcc, but beginning on Wednesday, 6 May, messages will be sent to the mailing list only. If you have questions about how to sign up, please reach out to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. Assignment Form and Additional Links In preparation for our first meeting, please review and bookmark the following links: * GNSO Council SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Assignment Form<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/gnso-council-s…> * SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB2P> * EPDP on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Phase 2 Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas…> * RDRS Standing Committee Final Findings Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/rdrs-sc-findin…> * Consensus Playbook<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-4-c…> * ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-expected-standards-of-b…> * ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statements of Interest<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…> Tentative First Meeting Agenda The following items will be included on the agenda for the first meeting: 1. Welcome 2. Overview of Assignment Form 3. Statement of Participation 4. Identification of Supplemental Recommendations Team Lead 5. Overview of Work Plan 6. Explanation of Working Methods Identification of Lead for Supplemental Recommendations Team As noted in the agenda, we would like to identify the Lead for the Supplemental Recommendations Team during our first meeting. Per the Assignment Form, the role of the Lead is “to lead meetings and provide updates to the full GNSO Council. If and when the Lead is to discuss the topic outside of the Council context, the GNSO Council shall agree on talking points.” The Lead will be expected to act neutrally. Additionally, the Lead is expected to attend weekly coordination meetings with ICANN Support Staff. In order to achieve this, we ask that members who would like to serve as the Lead for the Supplemental Recommendations Team share their interest and qualifications* on the mailing list prior to the first meeting. 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. Action Items * Complete the doodle by 06 May 2026. Please let us know if you did not receive an email with a link to the doodle poll. * Review the Supplemental Recommendations Assignment Form<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/gnso-council-s…> and additional links noted above. * Optional - State your interest in leading the team on the mailing list before the first scheduled meeting. 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, Caitlin on behalf of GNSO Support Staff -- *Expressions of Internet 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?

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