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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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High-Level Notes and Action Items - SSC Meeting on 30 July 2025
by Caitlin Tubergen July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

Dear SSC Members, Please find below the high-level notes and action items from today’s SSC meeting on Wednesday, 30 July at 20:00 UTC. Thank you. Best regards, Caitlin -- SSC Meeting on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC Agenda 1.⁠ ⁠Welcome & SOIs 2.⁠ GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) 2025 Candidates Evaluation a. Review of Survey Results * Survey results were shared via email prior to this meeting and can also be downloaded via the wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NIBWEg * Survey recently closed after being open for one week (21 July – 28 July) opened on 21 July and closed on 28 July – was open for 1 week * For this nomination, there were three candidates: Hago Elteraifi Mohamed Dafalla, John Gbadamosi, and Anil Jain * The rankings from the survey were as follows: (1) John Gbadamosi (2) Anil Jain (3) Hago Elteraifi Mohamed Dafalla * As a reminder, the rankings are used as a discussion guide to support the decision-making process and are not decisive. * John Gbadamosi is currently serving the CSC as the non-registry alternate. * Anil Jain’s CV was received after the poll opened but is now available. Those who completed the survey early may have noted that this was missing. * The CSC could choose two candidates – one as a non-registry liaison and one alternate. * These appointments are both optional (but recommended); however, neither appointment is mandatory. b. Discussion and Selection of Candidates * No objections to submitting John Gbadamosi as the Non-Registry Liaison to the CSC. * CSC notes support for appointing an alternate. * CSC support for Anil Jain as the non-registry alternate to the CSC. 3.⁠ ⁠Next Steps - Timing of Consensus Call & GNSO Council Confirmation * ACTION: Support Staff to send consensus call with John Gbadamosi as the choice for non-registry liaison and Anil Jain as choice for the alternate. [COMPLETE] * Timeline – With the decision today, Support Staff to send consensus call for 48 hours following this meeting. Consensus call to close 1 August 2025. * If no objections, the confirmed candidates will be sent to both the CSC support team for their information and the GNSO Council for their confirmation during the consent agenda portion of their 14 August meeting. * Terms of these new CSC roles will begin on 1 October. * Upcoming Review of Reviews Work * The Review of Reviews work is ongoing, and there will soon be a need to select two members from the GNSO to serve on the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group. * Further details will be sent as they become available, but the selection process of the GNSO representatives will be done by the SSC. The candidates do not need to be GNSO Councilors but could be GNSO Community members. * Leadership and staff support believe it prudent to schedule a placeholder meeting to select candidates. * Tentatively, we have identified 19 August so that the SSC can confirm and select candidates by 22 August. * ACTION: Support Staff to send a Doodle Poll to identify a time. 4.⁠ ⁠AOB

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Post Call | GNSO SSC Meeting | Wednesday, 30 July 2025
by Julie Bisland July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

Dear all, All recordings for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee call held on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArFQ> (attendance included) and the GNSO Master Calendar<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2025>. These include: * Attendance (please let me know if your name has been left off the attendance list) * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript & chat) * Transcript * Agenda & Notes/Action Items (if applicable) For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-ssc@icann.org/> and the main wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CADRBQ>. Thank you! Kind regards, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Friday, 1 August 2025 at 21:00 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC
by Saewon Lee July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

Dear SSC members, As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend John Gbadamosi as the GNSO-Appointed Non-Registry Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) and Anil Jain as the Alternate Liaison. (See the candidate materials here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NIBWEg>). If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than Friday, 1 August 2025 at 21:00 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to ICANN org by 1 August 2025 and the GNSO Council by 4 August 2025 with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 14 August 2025. Kind regards, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Proposed Agenda | SSC Meeting | Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC
by Saewon Lee July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

Dear SSC Members, Please see below the proposed agenda for the SSC Meeting on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC. Kind regards, Saewon Proposed Agenda SSC Meeting on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC 1.⁠ ⁠Welcome & SOIs 2.⁠ GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) 2025 Candidates Evaluation a. Review of Survey Results b. Discussion and Selection of Candidates 3.⁠ ⁠Next Steps - Timing of Consensus Call & GNSO Council Confirmation 4.⁠ ⁠AOB

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Survey Results | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025
by Saewon Lee July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

Dear SSC Members, Please find attached the survey results for our upcoming selection process – GNSO’s nomination of the Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate positions to the CSC: * Tha “Data_All” file presents the ranking in p.5, where I have marked in red the rankings (Note: only 3 candidates). * The “Responses_All” file presents individual responses with comments to provide a bit more context for the discussions/selection process; but like last time, I have redacted the individual responders. Looking forward to meeting with you all soon. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: POLL CLOSED | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025 Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC. We would like to extend our appreciation to all those that responded to the survey. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025 ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 28 July at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, As shared during the last SSC Meeting on 24 June 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCbEw>, the Expressions of Interests (EOIs) for the GNSO’s Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) ended last Wednesday, 16 July 2025. We received a total of three (3) candidates. The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 28 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8M7S2WM The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NIBWEg As noted in the overview on the wiki, groups may appoint one alternate to ensure the CSC attendance requirements are met. While the GNSO is encouraged to fill the non-registry alternate liaison position, it is not mandatory. For the GNSO, it will depend on the qualifications of the candidates. The GNSO’s selection process for the alternate position will run concurrently with the liaison selection. The candidate next in line may be appointed as the alternate or selected at the discretion of the SSC. Once again, please note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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POLL CLOSED | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025
by Saewon Lee July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC. We would like to extend our appreciation to all those that responded to the survey. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025 ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 28 July at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, As shared during the last SSC Meeting on 24 June 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCbEw>, the Expressions of Interests (EOIs) for the GNSO’s Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) ended last Wednesday, 16 July 2025. We received a total of three (3) candidates. The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 28 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8M7S2WM The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NIBWEg As noted in the overview on the wiki, groups may appoint one alternate to ensure the CSC attendance requirements are met. While the GNSO is encouraged to fill the non-registry alternate liaison position, it is not mandatory. For the GNSO, it will depend on the qualifications of the candidates. The GNSO’s selection process for the alternate position will run concurrently with the liaison selection. The candidate next in line may be appointed as the alternate or selected at the discretion of the SSC. Once again, please note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025
by Saewon Lee July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 28 July at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, As shared during the last SSC Meeting on 24 June 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCbEw>, the Expressions of Interests (EOIs) for the GNSO’s Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) ended last Wednesday, 16 July 2025. We received a total of three (3) candidates. The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 28 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8M7S2WM The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NIBWEg As noted in the overview on the wiki, groups may appoint one alternate to ensure the CSC attendance requirements are met. While the GNSO is encouraged to fill the non-registry alternate liaison position, it is not mandatory. For the GNSO, it will depend on the qualifications of the candidates. The GNSO’s selection process for the alternate position will run concurrently with the liaison selection. The candidate next in line may be appointed as the alternate or selected at the discretion of the SSC. Once again, please note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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POLL OPEN | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025
by Saewon Lee July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

Dear SSC Members, As shared during the last SSC Meeting on 24 June 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCbEw>, the Expressions of Interests (EOIs) for the GNSO’s Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) ended last Wednesday, 16 July 2025. We received a total of three (3) candidates. The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 28 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8M7S2WM The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NIBWEg As noted in the overview on the wiki, groups may appoint one alternate to ensure the CSC attendance requirements are met. While the GNSO is encouraged to fill the non-registry alternate liaison position, it is not mandatory. For the GNSO, it will depend on the qualifications of the candidates. The GNSO’s selection process for the alternate position will run concurrently with the liaison selection. The candidate next in line may be appointed as the alternate or selected at the discretion of the SSC. Once again, please note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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