October 2021 - Gnso-ssc - lists.icann.org

GNSO Council confirmation of SSC leadership
by Emily Barabas Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Hi all, During today’s GNSO Council meeting, the Council approved Carlton as SSC Chair and Sophie as Vice Chair. You can find the Council meeting agenda here: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+GNSO… Kind regards, Emily Emily Barabas Policy Manager, GNSO Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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GNSO Council Approval - GNSO Council Liaison to the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures
by Emily Barabas Oct. 28, 2021

Oct. 28, 2021

Dear SSC members, As many of you are likely already aware, during the 27 October 2021 GNSO Council meeting, councilors unanimously voted in support of the Consent Agenda item approving the appointment of Jeffrey Neuman as GNSO Council Liaison to the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase. You can find the resolution posted here [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/20…>. Congratulations to all on a successful selection process, and again, a special thanks to those of you rolling off the SSC after the AGM! Kind regards, Julie and Emily Emily Barabas Policy Development Support Senior Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Gracefully exiting the SSC - Term Limit
by Jothan Frakes Oct. 26, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021

Hi All- I am hitting my term limit and will be leaving the group, but wanted to thank you all for the collaboration over the last two years and express it was a privilege to participate in the important work of this group with you all. The Registrar Stakeholder Group will be putting forth the name of the person who will begin representing us shortly. I look forward to seeing you all in person in [hopefully] the not too distant future. -Jothan Jothan Frakes CEO, PLISK.com RrSG Vice Chair TechOps / Excom Volunteer, Public Suffix List email: jothan(a)jothan.com skype: jothan.frakes telegram: @jothanfoap

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Exiting the SSC as NCSG representative
by Raymond Mamattah Oct. 26, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021

Dear all, At the end of the ICANN72, I will no longer be the NCSG representative to the SSC. I will be taking up my role as the African representative at the ALAC. I had a discussion with the NCSG leadership and we came to an amicable resolution that I should be replaced though I have served only one term. This was based on a mutual understanding. Being in the SSC for a year has been a good learning experience for me and I am happy for the opportunity to serve in the SSC. I shall be back some other time. Regards, Raymond Mamattah [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/RMamattah> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/selorm.mamattah> [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-selorm-mamattah-02637610/> Accra, Ghana

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Consensus call - Deadline Wednesday, 13 October at 19:00 UTC - GNSO Council Liaison to the SubPro ODP
by Emily Barabas Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

Dear SSC members, As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend Jeff Neuman as the GNSO Council Liaison to the SubPro ODP. If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 October at 19:00 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a full consensus recommendation and submit it to the GNSO Council. Kind regards, Julie and Emily Emily Barabas Policy Development Support Senior Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Notes & Action Items - SSC meeting - 12 Oct 2021 at 18:00 UTC
by Julie Hedlund Oct. 12, 2021

Oct. 12, 2021

Dear SSC members, Please find below notes and action items from today’s call on Tuesday, 12 October 2021 at 18:00 UTC. Kind regards, Emily and Julie Action Item: Staff to send a consensus call email to the SSC on the list on its selection of the candidate and put it out for non-objection for 24 hours. (DONE) Notes: Proposed Agenda SSC Meeting – 12 October 2021 1. Roll Call & SOI updates * Raymond Mamattah to take up the NomCom role with the ALAC at the end of the AGM. Will check to see if there is any conflict of interest to remain in his role on the SSC. 2. Review of poll results – SubPro ODP Liaison (see attached file) 8 responses in the survey (additional response provided verbally, see below) Q3 Based on the EOI materials and your own knowledge about the candidates, please rate the candidates' understanding of the specific and limited nature of the role and ability to perform liaison duties with the necessary restraint. Scores: Sebastien: 8.63 Cheryl: 7.88 Jeff: 9.25 Q4 Comments about candidates' understanding of the specific and limited nature of the role and ability to perform liaison duties with the necessary restraint. Summary: Overall positive. Q5 Based on the EOI materials and your own knowledge about the candidates, please rate the candidates' previous involvement with the SubPro PDP and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Scores: Sebastien: 7.13 Cheryl: 8.00 Jeff: 9.88 Q6 Comments about the candidates' previous involvement with the SubPro PDP and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Summary: Overall positive and brief. Q7 Based on the EOI materials and your own knowledge about the candidates, please rate the candidates' demonstrated ability to act in a neutral manner, especially when there are divergent views within the GNSO. Scores: Sebastien: 8.25 Cheryl: 8.00 Jeff: 9.00 Q8 Comments about candidates' demonstrated ability to act in a neutral manner. Summary: Overall positive and brief. Q9 Based on the EOI materials and your own knowledge about the candidates, please rate the candidates' familiarity with both the dynamics and the operations of the GNSO Council. Scores: Sebastien: 8.63 Cheryl: 7.75 Jeff: 9.25 Q10 Comments about the candidates' familiarity with both the dynamics and the operations of the GNSO Council. Summary: Some comments about the specific roles the candidates have played. Q11 Based on the EOI materials and your own knowledge about the candidates, please rate the candidates' availability to devote the necessary time to this effort, including attending meetings with the ODP team upon request and providing regular updates to the Council. Scores: Sebastien: 8.38 Cheryl: 8.00 Jeff: 9.00 Q12 Comments about the candidates' availability to devote the necessary time to this effort. Summary: Some comments on availability. Q13 Additional comments Summary: Overall positive. Note: Oswaldo Novoa’s comments did not get captured in the survey/poll, but they were consistent with the results of the survey. 3. Discussion and selection – SubPro ODP Liaison -- We’ve been really clear on the limitations of this role; should be really clear what the role is and its limitations when it is initiated. Can the SSC raise this suggestion to the Council leadership, particularly that this is a neutral role? -- Making such a suggestion may not be in scope of the role of the SSC, but Tatiana can informally raise it with leadership and ask for guidance. Next Steps: -- Staff to send a consensus call email to the SSC on the list on its selection of the candidate and put it out for non-objection for 24 hours. -- Staff to draft a motion for leadership review. -- Carlton to submit the motion by the document and motion deadline of 17 October 2021. 4. AOB: None.

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Post Call | Standing Selection Committee meeting | Tuesday, 12 October 2021 at 18:00 UTC
by Julie Bisland Oct. 12, 2021

Oct. 12, 2021

Dear all, All recordings for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee held on Tuesday, 12 October 2021 at 18:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/YQmHCg> (attendance included) and the GNSO Master Calendar<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar>. These include: * Attendance (please let me know if your name has been left off the attendance list) * Audio recording * Zoom chat archive * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript) * Transcript Thank you! Kind Regards, Julie

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Proposed agenda - SSC meeting - Tuesday, 12 October 2021 at 18:00 UTC
by Emily Barabas Oct. 11, 2021

Oct. 11, 2021

Dear SSC members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the SSC meeting scheduled to take place tomorrow, 12 October at 18:00 UTC. Kind regards, Julie and Emily Proposed Agenda SSC meeting – 12 October 2021 1. Welcome and Agenda Review 2. Review of poll results – SubPro ODP Liaison 3. Discussion and selection – SubPro ODP Liaison 4. AOB Emily Barabas Policy Development Support Senior Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Poll results - SubPro ODP Liaison
by Emily Barabas Oct. 8, 2021

Oct. 8, 2021

Dear all, The deadline has now passed and the poll is closed. Please find the summary of responses attached. Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 7 October 2021 at 21:30 To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: Deadline TOMORROW - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Friday, 8 October at 23:59 UTC Dear all, Gentle reminder -- please complete the poll by tomorrow, 8 October at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 5 October 2021 at 09:03 To: Craig Schwartz <craig(a)ftld.com>, Marie Pattullo - AIM <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be> Cc: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [Ext] Re: [Gnso-ssc] Deadline extended - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC Hello all, As a compromise, would it work for everyone if we moved the poll deadline to this Friday, 8 October at 23:59 UTC? Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Craig Schwartz <craig(a)ftld.com> Date: Monday, 4 October 2021 at 19:55 To: Marie Pattullo - AIM <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be> Cc: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org>, "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [Gnso-ssc] Deadline extended - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC Thanks Marie and let's see what others think. Craig Schwartz Managing Director fTLD Registry [ftld.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ftld.com/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJnrj59…> - .BANK [register.bank]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.bank/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJ…> | .INSURANCE [register.insurance]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.INSURANCE__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-z…> Office: +1 202 236 1154 Skype: craig-schwartz On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 1:53 PM Marie Pattullo - AIM <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be<mailto:marie.pattullo@aim.be>> wrote: Thanks Craig. From my side I can do it (hopefully) on Friday or definitely at the weekend, but by Thursday 22:00 UTC (my midnight) is impossible due to other work commitments, sorry. Kind regards Marie From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc-bounces@icann.org>> On Behalf Of Craig Schwartz via Gnso-ssc Sent: Monday, 4 October 2021 19:47 To: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org<mailto:emily.barabas@icann.org>> Cc: gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org> Subject: Re: [Gnso-ssc] Deadline extended - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC Hi All, Thank you for the update. My preference would be for the poll to be completed by this Thursday or Friday, and the reasons for this are: 1. Given two of the candidates are active members of the RySG, I may want to consult with the RySG's Ex-Comm. on the poll's results. If the poll doesn't close until the 11th and we meet on the 12th, there won't be time for any consultation that may be desired. 2. For many in the United States, Monday October 11th is a holiday and this may pose a coordination challenge. Thanks for taking this under consideration. Craig Schwartz Managing Director fTLD Registry [ftld.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ftld.com/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJnrj59…> - .BANK [register.bank]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.bank/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJ…> | .INSURANCE [register.insurance]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.INSURANCE__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-z…> Office: +1 202 236 1154 Skype: craig-schwartz On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 9:56 AM Emily Barabas via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> wrote: Dear SSC members, We now have our next SSC meeting on the calendar, scheduled for Tuesday, 12 October at 18:00 UTC. Therefore, we will extend the poll deadline to Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC. Staff will send around the results right after it closes so everyone has time to review the responses before Tuesday’s meeting. Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org<mailto:emily.barabas@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, 30 September 2021 at 21:37 To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> Subject: Poll open - SubPro ODP Liaison - Deadline Wednesday 6 October at 11:00 UTC Dear SSC members, Seeing no additional input on the format of the draft poll, staff has gone ahead and opened the poll: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TZXL5W5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/TZXL5W5__;!!PtGJa…>. We are still determining the best date and time for the next meeting. As a reminder, please fill out the doodle here [doodle.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doodle.com/poll/qxv64b2i3z357sib?utm_sou…>. The first possible slot in the doodle poll is Wednesday 6 October at 12:00 UTC, so the tentative deadline for the poll is Wednesday 6 October at 11:00 UTC. We will likely be able to extend this deadline once we have the next call scheduled, so that the poll closes shortly before the call. If you have any questions or concerns, please share them on list. Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc-bounces@icann.org>> on behalf of Julie Hedlund via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> Reply to: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org<mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org>> Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021 at 21:02 To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] Notes & Action Items - SSC meeting - 29 September 2021 at 18:00 UTC Dear SSC members, Please find below notes and action items from today’s call on Wednesday, 29 September 2021 at 18:00 UTC. Kind regards, Julie Julie Hedlund, Policy Director Action Items: 1. Staff will update the draft poll to allow optional comments after each question that asks them to rank candidates (COMPLETED). See the updated poll at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN8u1cNTLCwI9o0Juve_2BMYmrqge… [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN…> 2. SSC members will review the format of the poll only and provide comments, if any, not later than 24 hours after the 29 Sept meeting – by 1900 UTC on Thursday, 30 Sept. 3. Once the 24-hour period for SSC members to provide feedback on the format of the poll has closed and SSC members approve the format, staff will open the poll for SSC members; it will close shortly before the next meeting. 4. Staff will send a Doodle poll to schedule the next meeting. 5. Staff will gather the results for discussion at the next meeting. Notes: Proposed Agenda SSC Meeting – 29 September 2021 1. Roll Call & SOI updates 2. Welcome from the Chair * Reminder that some terms are coming to an end for SSC members at the Annual General Meeting (ICANN72) – new appointments are due 3 weeks after the AGM. Please coordinate with your appointing organization. Staff will send a follow-up note soon. 3. Overview of the assignment and next steps – selection of GNSO Council Liaison to the SubPro ODP * Please see the assignment at: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Council+Liaison+to+SubPro+ODP… on the wiki. * Overview of the Liaison role to the SubPro ODP: * ODP is a fairly new tool. Only the second one to be initiated after the SSAD ODP. * Goal is to have more tools to support the Board in its consideration of the policy recommendation. * Sept 12th Board directed ICANN to initiate an ODP, although there had already been discussion on the ODP. * See SubPro ODP: https://www.icann.org/subpro-odp * Meant to be a conduit between the ODP and GNSO – to the extent that ICANN Org has questions the liaison channels them back to Council. From the wiki: Responsibilities * Serve as the primary contact between the ODP team and the GNSO Council to facilitate and streamline communications on identified issues that pertain to the intent or substance of the policy recommendations. Convey relevant information from the GNSO Council to the ODP team and vice versa. * Provide relevant background information to ICANN org upon request, in consultation with the GNSO Council, as needed. * Ensure all communications between the liaison and the ODP team are fully transparent. Desired Skills and Experience Criteria used to evaluate candidates: * Understanding of the specific and limited nature of the role and ability to perform liaison duties with the necessary restraint. * Previous involvement with the SubPro PDP and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. * Demonstrated ability to act in a neutral manner, especially when there are divergent views within the GNSO. * Familiarity with both the dynamics and the operations of the GNSO Council. * Availability to devote the necessary time to this effort, including attending meetings with the ODP team upon request and providing regular updates to the Council. Discussion: * Question: Some of those applying for the liaison are Council members, who also would be reviewing policy. Thought that might be a conflict of interest. Answer: Shouldn’t be any constraints on multiple roles. Also, the Council has already approved the recommendations/policies. * Good question (above): It is not in the requirements and the Council is not providing guidance on conflicts, but this role is very limited. The role of the liaison does not serve on the ODP and does not deliberate. The liaison is a channel between the ODP and the Council. * This implementation is very critical; we also have to keep in mind the amount of work required on this task. Consider what the candidates bring to this role, specifically with respect to the SubPro. * Important to assess capacity and candidates skills and experience, but note that the ODP is a pre-implementation process. The liaison will have nothing to do with implementation. * The role is expected to require about 5 hours of work a month. * We might want to take into consideration how GNSO operates when looking at the individuals. * Important to note that this is a very narrow and specific role. This is not part of the implementation. The ODP is about doing an analysis to help the Board make its decision. * The liaison is the go-between to help bring questions from ICANN Org to the GNSO Council. * Note re: conflicts of interest – the EOI includes a question about interests in the SubPro, as an extension of the Statement of Interest from the GNSO Operating Procedures. Generally speaking in the GNSO community members wear a lot of different hats. Disclosure of interests generally does not prevent community members from participating. If the SSC sees a conflict of interest for performing the role, they should be very clear in the rationale. Poll to Evaluate Candidates: * Question: Will it be ok to have place for comments after each of the rankings? Answer: Yes. Staff can add this as an option. * If SSC members think there is enough information to answer a question, they could mark it as “N/A” and provide a rationale in the comments box. * Staff will update the poll accordingly and circulate the revised draft for review. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Staff will update the draft poll to allow optional comments after each question that asks them to rank candidates (COMPLETED). See the updated poll at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN8u1cNTLCwI9o0Juve_2BMYmrqge… [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN…> 2. SSC members review the format of the poll only and provide comments, if any, not later than 24 hours after the 29 Sept meeting – by 1900 UTC on Thursday, 30 Sept. 3. Once the 24-hour period for SSC members to provide feedback on the format of the poll has closed and SSC members approve the format, staff will open the poll for SSC members; it will close shortly before the next meeting. 4. Staff will send a Doodle poll to schedule the next meeting. 5. Staff will gather the results for discussion at the next meeting. 4. AOB: None. _______________________________________________ Gnso-ssc mailing list Gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:Gnso-ssc@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gnso-ssc _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Deadline TOMORROW - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Friday, 8 October at 23:59 UTC
by Emily Barabas Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

Dear all, Gentle reminder -- please complete the poll by tomorrow, 8 October at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 5 October 2021 at 09:03 To: Craig Schwartz <craig(a)ftld.com>, Marie Pattullo - AIM <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be> Cc: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [Ext] Re: [Gnso-ssc] Deadline extended - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC Hello all, As a compromise, would it work for everyone if we moved the poll deadline to this Friday, 8 October at 23:59 UTC? Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Craig Schwartz <craig(a)ftld.com> Date: Monday, 4 October 2021 at 19:55 To: Marie Pattullo - AIM <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be> Cc: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org>, "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [Gnso-ssc] Deadline extended - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC Thanks Marie and let's see what others think. Craig Schwartz Managing Director fTLD Registry [ftld.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ftld.com/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJnrj59…> - .BANK [register.bank]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.bank/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJ…> | .INSURANCE [register.insurance]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.INSURANCE__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-z…> Office: +1 202 236 1154 Skype: craig-schwartz On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 1:53 PM Marie Pattullo - AIM <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be<mailto:marie.pattullo@aim.be>> wrote: Thanks Craig. From my side I can do it (hopefully) on Friday or definitely at the weekend, but by Thursday 22:00 UTC (my midnight) is impossible due to other work commitments, sorry. Kind regards Marie From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc-bounces@icann.org>> On Behalf Of Craig Schwartz via Gnso-ssc Sent: Monday, 4 October 2021 19:47 To: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org<mailto:emily.barabas@icann.org>> Cc: gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org> Subject: Re: [Gnso-ssc] Deadline extended - SubPro ODP Liaison poll - Complete by Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC Hi All, Thank you for the update. My preference would be for the poll to be completed by this Thursday or Friday, and the reasons for this are: 1. Given two of the candidates are active members of the RySG, I may want to consult with the RySG's Ex-Comm. on the poll's results. If the poll doesn't close until the 11th and we meet on the 12th, there won't be time for any consultation that may be desired. 2. For many in the United States, Monday October 11th is a holiday and this may pose a coordination challenge. Thanks for taking this under consideration. Craig Schwartz Managing Director fTLD Registry [ftld.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ftld.com/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJnrj59…> - .BANK [register.bank]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.bank/__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-zIJKJ…> | .INSURANCE [register.insurance]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.register.INSURANCE__;!!PtGJab4!pVU-z…> Office: +1 202 236 1154 Skype: craig-schwartz On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 9:56 AM Emily Barabas via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> wrote: Dear SSC members, We now have our next SSC meeting on the calendar, scheduled for Tuesday, 12 October at 18:00 UTC. Therefore, we will extend the poll deadline to Monday, 11 October at 18:00 UTC. Staff will send around the results right after it closes so everyone has time to review the responses before Tuesday’s meeting. Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Emily Barabas <emily.barabas(a)icann.org<mailto:emily.barabas@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, 30 September 2021 at 21:37 To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> Subject: Poll open - SubPro ODP Liaison - Deadline Wednesday 6 October at 11:00 UTC Dear SSC members, Seeing no additional input on the format of the draft poll, staff has gone ahead and opened the poll: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TZXL5W5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/TZXL5W5__;!!PtGJa…>. We are still determining the best date and time for the next meeting. As a reminder, please fill out the doodle here [doodle.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doodle.com/poll/qxv64b2i3z357sib?utm_sou…>. The first possible slot in the doodle poll is Wednesday 6 October at 12:00 UTC, so the tentative deadline for the poll is Wednesday 6 October at 11:00 UTC. We will likely be able to extend this deadline once we have the next call scheduled, so that the poll closes shortly before the call. If you have any questions or concerns, please share them on list. Kind regards, Julie and Emily From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc-bounces@icann.org>> on behalf of Julie Hedlund via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> Reply to: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org<mailto:julie.hedlund@icann.org>> Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021 at 21:02 To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-ssc@icann.org>> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] Notes & Action Items - SSC meeting - 29 September 2021 at 18:00 UTC Dear SSC members, Please find below notes and action items from today’s call on Wednesday, 29 September 2021 at 18:00 UTC. Kind regards, Julie Julie Hedlund, Policy Director Action Items: 1. Staff will update the draft poll to allow optional comments after each question that asks them to rank candidates (COMPLETED). See the updated poll at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN8u1cNTLCwI9o0Juve_2BMYmrqge… [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN…> 2. SSC members will review the format of the poll only and provide comments, if any, not later than 24 hours after the 29 Sept meeting – by 1900 UTC on Thursday, 30 Sept. 3. Once the 24-hour period for SSC members to provide feedback on the format of the poll has closed and SSC members approve the format, staff will open the poll for SSC members; it will close shortly before the next meeting. 4. Staff will send a Doodle poll to schedule the next meeting. 5. Staff will gather the results for discussion at the next meeting. Notes: Proposed Agenda SSC Meeting – 29 September 2021 1. Roll Call & SOI updates 2. Welcome from the Chair * Reminder that some terms are coming to an end for SSC members at the Annual General Meeting (ICANN72) – new appointments are due 3 weeks after the AGM. Please coordinate with your appointing organization. Staff will send a follow-up note soon. 3. Overview of the assignment and next steps – selection of GNSO Council Liaison to the SubPro ODP * Please see the assignment at: https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Council+Liaison+to+SubPro+ODP… on the wiki. * Overview of the Liaison role to the SubPro ODP: * ODP is a fairly new tool. Only the second one to be initiated after the SSAD ODP. * Goal is to have more tools to support the Board in its consideration of the policy recommendation. * Sept 12th Board directed ICANN to initiate an ODP, although there had already been discussion on the ODP. * See SubPro ODP: https://www.icann.org/subpro-odp * Meant to be a conduit between the ODP and GNSO – to the extent that ICANN Org has questions the liaison channels them back to Council. From the wiki: Responsibilities * Serve as the primary contact between the ODP team and the GNSO Council to facilitate and streamline communications on identified issues that pertain to the intent or substance of the policy recommendations. Convey relevant information from the GNSO Council to the ODP team and vice versa. * Provide relevant background information to ICANN org upon request, in consultation with the GNSO Council, as needed. * Ensure all communications between the liaison and the ODP team are fully transparent. Desired Skills and Experience Criteria used to evaluate candidates: * Understanding of the specific and limited nature of the role and ability to perform liaison duties with the necessary restraint. * Previous involvement with the SubPro PDP and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. * Demonstrated ability to act in a neutral manner, especially when there are divergent views within the GNSO. * Familiarity with both the dynamics and the operations of the GNSO Council. * Availability to devote the necessary time to this effort, including attending meetings with the ODP team upon request and providing regular updates to the Council. Discussion: * Question: Some of those applying for the liaison are Council members, who also would be reviewing policy. Thought that might be a conflict of interest. Answer: Shouldn’t be any constraints on multiple roles. Also, the Council has already approved the recommendations/policies. * Good question (above): It is not in the requirements and the Council is not providing guidance on conflicts, but this role is very limited. The role of the liaison does not serve on the ODP and does not deliberate. The liaison is a channel between the ODP and the Council. * This implementation is very critical; we also have to keep in mind the amount of work required on this task. Consider what the candidates bring to this role, specifically with respect to the SubPro. * Important to assess capacity and candidates skills and experience, but note that the ODP is a pre-implementation process. The liaison will have nothing to do with implementation. * The role is expected to require about 5 hours of work a month. * We might want to take into consideration how GNSO operates when looking at the individuals. * Important to note that this is a very narrow and specific role. This is not part of the implementation. The ODP is about doing an analysis to help the Board make its decision. * The liaison is the go-between to help bring questions from ICANN Org to the GNSO Council. * Note re: conflicts of interest – the EOI includes a question about interests in the SubPro, as an extension of the Statement of Interest from the GNSO Operating Procedures. Generally speaking in the GNSO community members wear a lot of different hats. Disclosure of interests generally does not prevent community members from participating. If the SSC sees a conflict of interest for performing the role, they should be very clear in the rationale. Poll to Evaluate Candidates: * Question: Will it be ok to have place for comments after each of the rankings? Answer: Yes. Staff can add this as an option. * If SSC members think there is enough information to answer a question, they could mark it as “N/A” and provide a rationale in the comments box. * Staff will update the poll accordingly and circulate the revised draft for review. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Staff will update the draft poll to allow optional comments after each question that asks them to rank candidates (COMPLETED). See the updated poll at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN8u1cNTLCwI9o0Juve_2BMYmrqge… [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=4bILN…> 2. SSC members review the format of the poll only and provide comments, if any, not later than 24 hours after the 29 Sept meeting – by 1900 UTC on Thursday, 30 Sept. 3. Once the 24-hour period for SSC members to provide feedback on the format of the poll has closed and SSC members approve the format, staff will open the poll for SSC members; it will close shortly before the next meeting. 4. Staff will send a Doodle poll to schedule the next meeting. 5. Staff will gather the results for discussion at the next meeting. 4. 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