June 2023 - Gnso-ssc - lists.icann.org

GNSO Council confirmation of SSC leadership
by Emily Barabas Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 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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Proposed Agenda - SSC Meeting - Wednesday, 05 July 2023 at 14:00 UTC
by Julie Hedlund June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

Dear SSC members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the SSC meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 05 July 2023 at 14:00 UTC Kind regards, Caitlin, Emily, and Julie Proposed agenda – Wednesday, 05 July 2023 at 14:00 UTC 1. Welcome and SOI Updates 2. Review of upcoming SSC assignment and selection process: a. See: GNSO Alternate Non-Registry Liaison to the CSC<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Alternate+Non-Registry+Liaiso…> and below. b. Preview candidate evaluation poll. c. Next Steps: See Key Dates below. 3. AOB SSC Assignment Overview: The GNSO Council is currently seeking volunteers who wish to be an alternate liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 1 October 2023. The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSC is responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier’s (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. Additionally, the CSC may recommend changes to the naming Service Level Expectations as well as enhancements to the provision of the IANA naming services. See the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection and the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. The CSC onboarding deck<https://www.icann.org/en/csc/onboarding> may also be a helpful resource. Selection Process: The GNSO Council has tasked the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) with evaluating the Expressions of Interest according to the criteria in the EOI with the objective of making a recommendation by full consensus to the GNSO Council. The GNSO Council will review the SSC's recommendation and make a final decision. Key Dates: 21 June 2023: Deadline to submit Expressions of Interest 27 June 2023: SSC notified of new assignment 05 July 2023: SSC meeting to review assignment/preview poll; launch poll on candidate 10 July 2023: Motion Deadline for July GNSO meeting (submit placeholder without name) 11 or 12 July 2023: Poll closes 12 or 13 July 2023: SSC meeting to discuss candidate (Additional meetings possible, if needed) 20 July 2023: GNSO Council meeting vote on candidate (24 August meeting if more time is needed) ________________________________ Candidates (SSC members may access additional materials for the selection process here<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic…>) John Gbadamosi

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) | Wednesday, 05 July at 14:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

Dear all, The next GNSO Standing Selection Committee call is scheduled for Wednesday, 05 July 2023 at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. Join the Zoom Room directly: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94560333319?pwd=SE9NTGdFRHNhRUdOZlBoYi9jR1h2UT09 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/94560333319?pwd=SE9NTGdF…> Meeting ID: 945 6033 3319 Passcode: AqA*NR37+s 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 Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…> Visit the Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/mZOZDg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5xxsu84t Audio only: One tap mobile +13126266799,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (New York) Meeting ID: 945 6033 3319 Passcode: 8419095341 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aIFn14e8S <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/aIFn14e8S__;!!PtGJab4!6W…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri

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GNSO Standing Selection Committee
by ICANN Policy Calendar June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

Meeting: GNSO Standing Selection Committee Date/time: Wednesday, 05 July 2023 at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes Join the Zoom Room directly: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94560333319?pwd=SE9NTGdFRHNhRUdOZlBoYi9jR1h2UT09 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/94560333319?pwd=SE9NTGdF…> Meeting ID: 945 6033 3319 Passcode: AqA*NR37+s 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 Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…> Visit the Wiki agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/mZOZDg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5xxsu84t Audio only: One tap mobile +13126266799,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (New York) Meeting ID: 945 6033 3319 Passcode: 8419095341 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aIFn14e8S <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/aIFn14e8S__;!!PtGJab4!6W…>

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LAST REMINDER | ACTION NEEDED | Complete doodle | SSC
by Terri Agnew June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

**LAST REMINDER to complete doodle – this meeting will be scheduled shortly. Dear all, Please complete the doodle and be sure to select dates for the first meeting (05 or 06 July to review this assignment and preview the candidate evaluation poll) and second meeting (12 or 13 July for a meeting to review the poll results and make the selection), make sure to use the arrows to see both date sets. Doodle: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/b4L9Az6b [doodle.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/b4L9Az…> This doodle will close on Friday, 30 June 2023 so we can get the meetings on everyone’s calendar in a timely manner. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Julie Hedlund via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3:56 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] New SSC Assignment: GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Dear SSC members, We hope you are well and enjoying the summer! We are alerting you to a new assignment for the SSC: the selection of the GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 01 October 2023. Please see the information below concerning the details of the assignment and also on the wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Alternate+Non-Registry+Liaiso…>. Please look out for a Doodle to schedule a meeting next week on 05 or 06 July to review this assignment and preview the candidate evaluation poll. We will also include times for 12 or 13 July for a meeting to review the poll results and make the selection. Looking forward to meeting with you soon to discuss this assignment and any questions you may have. Kind regards, Caitlin, Emily, and Julie SSC Assignment Overview: The GNSO Council is currently seeking volunteers who wish to be an alternate liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 1 October 2023. The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSC is responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier’s (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. Additionally, the CSC may recommend changes to the naming Service Level Expectations as well as enhancements to the provision of the IANA naming services. See the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection and the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. The CSC onboarding deck<https://www.icann.org/en/csc/onboarding> may also be a helpful resource. Selection Process: The GNSO Council has tasked the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) with evaluating the Expressions of Interest according to the criteria in the EOI with the objective of making a recommendation by full consensus to the GNSO Council. The GNSO Council will review the SSC's recommendation and make a final decision. Key Dates: 21 June 2023: Deadline to submit Expressions of Interest 27 June 2023: SSC notified of new assignment 05 or 06 July 2023: SSC meeting to review assignment/preview poll; launch poll on candidate 10 July 2023: Motion Deadline for July GNSO meeting (submit placeholder without name) 11 or 12 July 2023: Poll closes 12 or 13 July 2023: SSC meeting to discuss candidate (Additional meetings possible, if needed) 20 July 2023: GNSO Council meeting vote on candidate (24 August meeting if more time is needed) ________________________________ Candidates (SSC members may access additional materials for the selection process here<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic…>) John Gbadamosi

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REMINDER | ACTION NEEDED | Complete doodle | SSC
by Terri Agnew June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

**REMINDER to complete doodle. Dear all, Please complete the doodle and be sure to select dates for the first meeting (05 or 06 July to review this assignment and preview the candidate evaluation poll) and second meeting (12 or 13 July for a meeting to review the poll results and make the selection), make sure to use the arrows to see both date sets. Doodle: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/b4L9Az6b [doodle.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/b4L9Az…> This doodle will close on Friday, 30 June 2023 so we can get the meetings on everyone’s calendar in a timely manner. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Julie Hedlund via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3:56 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] New SSC Assignment: GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Dear SSC members, We hope you are well and enjoying the summer! We are alerting you to a new assignment for the SSC: the selection of the GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 01 October 2023. Please see the information below concerning the details of the assignment and also on the wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Alternate+Non-Registry+Liaiso…>. Please look out for a Doodle to schedule a meeting next week on 05 or 06 July to review this assignment and preview the candidate evaluation poll. We will also include times for 12 or 13 July for a meeting to review the poll results and make the selection. Looking forward to meeting with you soon to discuss this assignment and any questions you may have. Kind regards, Caitlin, Emily, and Julie SSC Assignment Overview: The GNSO Council is currently seeking volunteers who wish to be an alternate liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 1 October 2023. The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSC is responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier’s (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. Additionally, the CSC may recommend changes to the naming Service Level Expectations as well as enhancements to the provision of the IANA naming services. See the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection and the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. The CSC onboarding deck<https://www.icann.org/en/csc/onboarding> may also be a helpful resource. Selection Process: The GNSO Council has tasked the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) with evaluating the Expressions of Interest according to the criteria in the EOI with the objective of making a recommendation by full consensus to the GNSO Council. The GNSO Council will review the SSC's recommendation and make a final decision. Key Dates: 21 June 2023: Deadline to submit Expressions of Interest 27 June 2023: SSC notified of new assignment 05 or 06 July 2023: SSC meeting to review assignment/preview poll; launch poll on candidate 10 July 2023: Motion Deadline for July GNSO meeting (submit placeholder without name) 11 or 12 July 2023: Poll closes 12 or 13 July 2023: SSC meeting to discuss candidate (Additional meetings possible, if needed) 20 July 2023: GNSO Council meeting vote on candidate (24 August meeting if more time is needed) ________________________________ Candidates (SSC members may access additional materials for the selection process here<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic…>) John Gbadamosi

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ACTION NEEDED | Complete doodle | SSC
by Terri Agnew June 27, 2023

June 27, 2023

Dear all, Please complete the doodle and be sure to select dates for the first meeting (05 or 06 July to review this assignment and preview the candidate evaluation poll) and second meeting (12 or 13 July for a meeting to review the poll results and make the selection), make sure to use the arrows to see both date sets. Doodle: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/b4L9Az6b This doodle will close on Friday, 30 June 2023 so we can get the meetings on everyone’s calendar in a timely manner. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri From: Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Julie Hedlund via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Hedlund <julie.hedlund(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3:56 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] New SSC Assignment: GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Dear SSC members, We hope you are well and enjoying the summer! We are alerting you to a new assignment for the SSC: the selection of the GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 01 October 2023. Please see the information below concerning the details of the assignment and also on the wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Alternate+Non-Registry+Liaiso…>. Please look out for a Doodle to schedule a meeting next week on 05 or 06 July to review this assignment and preview the candidate evaluation poll. We will also include times for 12 or 13 July for a meeting to review the poll results and make the selection. Looking forward to meeting with you soon to discuss this assignment and any questions you may have. Kind regards, Caitlin, Emily, and Julie SSC Assignment Overview: The GNSO Council is currently seeking volunteers who wish to be an alternate liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 1 October 2023. The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSC is responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier’s (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. Additionally, the CSC may recommend changes to the naming Service Level Expectations as well as enhancements to the provision of the IANA naming services. See the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection and the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. The CSC onboarding deck<https://www.icann.org/en/csc/onboarding> may also be a helpful resource. Selection Process: The GNSO Council has tasked the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) with evaluating the Expressions of Interest according to the criteria in the EOI with the objective of making a recommendation by full consensus to the GNSO Council. The GNSO Council will review the SSC's recommendation and make a final decision. Key Dates: 21 June 2023: Deadline to submit Expressions of Interest 27 June 2023: SSC notified of new assignment 05 or 06 July 2023: SSC meeting to review assignment/preview poll; launch poll on candidate 10 July 2023: Motion Deadline for July GNSO meeting (submit placeholder without name) 11 or 12 July 2023: Poll closes 12 or 13 July 2023: SSC meeting to discuss candidate (Additional meetings possible, if needed) 20 July 2023: GNSO Council meeting vote on candidate (24 August meeting if more time is needed) ________________________________ Candidates (SSC members may access additional materials for the selection process here<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic…>) John Gbadamosi

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New SSC Assignment: GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC)
by Julie Hedlund June 27, 2023

June 27, 2023

Dear SSC members, We hope you are well and enjoying the summer! We are alerting you to a new assignment for the SSC: the selection of the GNSO Non-Registry Alternate Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 01 October 2023. Please see the information below concerning the details of the assignment and also on the wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSC/GNSO+Alternate+Non-Registry+Liaiso…>. Please look out for a Doodle to schedule a meeting next week on 05 or 06 July to review this assignment and preview the candidate evaluation poll. We will also include times for 12 or 13 July for a meeting to review the poll results and make the selection. Looking forward to meeting with you soon to discuss this assignment and any questions you may have. Kind regards, Caitlin, Emily, and Julie SSC Assignment Overview: The GNSO Council is currently seeking volunteers who wish to be an alternate liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) for the term beginning 1 October 2023. The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSC is responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier’s (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. Additionally, the CSC may recommend changes to the naming Service Level Expectations as well as enhancements to the provision of the IANA naming services. See the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection and the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. The CSC onboarding deck<https://www.icann.org/en/csc/onboarding> may also be a helpful resource. Selection Process: The GNSO Council has tasked the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) with evaluating the Expressions of Interest according to the criteria in the EOI with the objective of making a recommendation by full consensus to the GNSO Council. The GNSO Council will review the SSC's recommendation and make a final decision. Key Dates: 21 June 2023: Deadline to submit Expressions of Interest 27 June 2023: SSC notified of new assignment 05 or 06 July 2023: SSC meeting to review assignment/preview poll; launch poll on candidate 10 July 2023: Motion Deadline for July GNSO meeting (submit placeholder without name) 11 or 12 July 2023: Poll closes 12 or 13 July 2023: SSC meeting to discuss candidate (Additional meetings possible, if needed) 20 July 2023: GNSO Council meeting vote on candidate (24 August meeting if more time is needed) ________________________________ Candidates (SSC members may access additional materials for the selection process here<https://community.icann.org/display/GSSCMO/GNSO+Liaison+to+the+CSC+-+Applic…>) John Gbadamosi

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