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Re: [Ntfy-gnso-ssc] Update on Next Process_Re: Doodle Poll | GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC)
by Johan Helsingius Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Thanks, Saewon! Dear SSC members, we have another assignment, and one with a tight schedule, and one where I expect some Council leadership instructions that might depart a bit from our normal way of doing things - more about this as it is nailed down. Meanwhile, I wanted to share with you some feedback I received with regards to the discussion about the "Don't know" answers to the question about if the candidate satisfies the criteria and requirements. It has been pointed out to me that the "don't know" answers should definitely be interpreted as "I don't know if this person satisfies the criteria" rather than "I don't know this person", as knowing the person shouldn't overly influence our evaluation of the person. We should strive to be as objective as possible, and assess the candidates based on the criteria and their applications/statements of interest. Knowing a person might make it easier to make a determination, but favoring someone you know could easily be misinterpreted as partisanship. Julf On 03/02/2026 7:13 pm, Saewon Lee via Ntfy-gnso-ssc wrote: > Dear SSC Members, > > Contrary to what was communicated during last week’s meeting – and to > our surprise –a new process has recently come to our attention pursuant > to a directive from the Council Leadership Team. You may have seen a > poll circulated (below) to determine dates for the next SSC meeting; > please complete the poll as soon as possible so that we may convene > promptly to address this process. > > At this time, the application period has formally concluded <https:// > gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/eoi-chair-pdp- > dns-abuse-mitigation-15jan26-en.pdf>, with three (3) candidates > remaining under consideration. A survey poll will be distributed soon > for your review and selection, subject to and following further guidance > from the Council and SSC Leadership Team. > > Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation. > > 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@icann.org <mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> > > *Skype:* saewon.lee.icann > > *Website:*www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org> > > *From: *Julie Bisland via Ntfy-gnso-ssc <ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> > *Reply-To: *Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> > *Date: *Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:33 AM > *To: *"ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *[Ntfy-gnso-ssc] Doodle Poll | GNSO Standing Selection > Committee (SSC) > > Dear all, > > Please complete the doodle below as soon as possible to schedule the > next SSC call. *The doodle will close on Friday, 06 February at 20:00 UTC. * > > *Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/b2q8jnPa [doodle.com] > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doodle.com/group-poll/participate/ > b2q8jnPa__;!!PtGJab4!6dd6XX6XGCdVZ7i7Q0_pA8N2QnlBOaarxG8_Xh-e2vARI3- > Rih14YFBBupIaQ1jI9lCm4Yp7n11kiVPQqsLMU_vic8gVcRs$>* > > Thank you! > > Kind regards, > > > Julie > > -- > > */Julie Bisland/*// > > /Policy Team Supporting the GNSO/ > > > _______________________________________________ > Ntfy-gnso-ssc mailing list -- ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to ntfy-gnso-ssc-leave(a)icann.org > _______________________________________________ > 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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CLOSED: 48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

Dear SSC members, Per the message below, as no objections were received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to the GNSO Council with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 12 February 2026. As also shared, the preliminary decision will be sent to ICANN org first so that the name is submitted by 10 February 2026. Thank you all and have a great weekend! Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:51 AM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] 48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program Dear SSC members, Thank you for all the thoughtful suggestions and kind input to help SSC’s process improve in the future. As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend Imran Hossen as the GNSO-Appointed Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program. (See the candidate materials here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…>.) If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to the GNSO Council by 2 February 2026 with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 12 February 2026. The preliminary decision will be sent to ICANN org by 10 February 2026, subject to confirmation on 12 February 2026. Thank you for your cooperation. 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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Post Call | GNSO SSC Meeting | Wednesday, 28 January 2026
by Terri Agnew Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Dear all, All recordings for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee call held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/oQA_K> (attendance included) and the GNSO Master Calendar<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2026>. 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, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Dear SSC members, Thank you for all the thoughtful suggestions and kind input to help SSC’s process improve in the future. As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend Imran Hossen as the GNSO-Appointed Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program. (See the candidate materials here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK>.) If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to the GNSO Council by 2 February 2026 with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 12 February 2026. The preliminary decision will be sent to ICANN org by 10 February 2026, subject to confirmation on 12 February 2026. Thank you for your cooperation. 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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Survey Results | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Dear SSC, Thank you again to everyone who took time to participate in the survey and share your responses – your input will help make tomorrow’s discussion more effective! Herewith attached are the survey results for GNSO’s nomination of the ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor for 2026: * The “Data_All” file presents the ranking in p.8, where I have marked in red numbers the top 3 rankings with the yellow highlights/red outlined box being our #1. * The “Responses_All” file presents individual responses with comments to provide a bit more context for the discussions/selection process and I have redacted the individual responders. A few things to note from the survey result: * We received 9 responses in total through the survey, but not representing all SG/Cs. * Though the rankings indicate a winner, it is not the end result and still can be up for discussion. The survey results are for your reference only and intended to support discussion, and the final decision may be adjusted following tomorrow’s meeting. I hope this helps move our discussions along. See you all tomorrow! 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> From: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: POLL CLOSED | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at 13:00 UTC. Thank you to all those members that responded to the survey. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Kindly 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, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 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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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting | Wednesday, 28 January 2026
by Saewon Lee Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Dear SSC, Please find the proposed agenda for Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at 13:00 UTC below: 1.⁠ ⁠Welcome & SOIs 2.⁠ GNSO Appointed Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program 2026 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 The survey results will be shared with you soon in a separate email. 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> From: Julie Bisland via Ntfy-gnso-ssc <ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8:35 AM To: "ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ntfy-gnso-ssc] **REMINDER** Meeting Invitation | GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting | Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Reminder to please send apologies only to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> (avoid sending to the team list) Dear all, The GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 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 to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> * 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 Wiki agenda pages for 2026: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PwA6K [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PwA…> Audio only: One tap mobile +19294362866,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (New York) +12532158782,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (Tacoma) 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!5M…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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POLL CLOSED | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at 13:00 UTC. Thank you to all those members that responded to the survey. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Kindly 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, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 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 - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Kindly 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, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 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 - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 19, 2026

Jan. 19, 2026

Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK Kindly 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, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 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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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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