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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 29, 2025

July 29, 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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CLOSED: 48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 18:30 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Member to the UA EWG
by Saewon Lee June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

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 10 July. 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 via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] 48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 18:30 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Member to the UA EWG Dear SSC members, As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend Nitin Walia as the GNSO-Appointed Member to the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) (See the candidate materials here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>). If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 18:30 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to ICANN org by 30 June 2025 and the GNSO Council with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 10 July 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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**REMINDER** Doodle poll for next meeting on 30 July 2025
by Julie Bisland June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Thank you to the members who have completed the poll. Please take a moment to complete if you haven’t! Dear all, Please complete the doodle poll below to pin down a time for the next SSC call on Wednesday, 30 July 2025. Doodle poll: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/azY3E4me Thank you. Kind regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Doodle poll for next meeting on 30 July 2025
by Julie Bisland June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Dear all, Please complete the doodle poll below to pin down a time for the next SSC call on Wednesday, 30 July 2025. Doodle poll: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/azY3E4me Thank you. Kind regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Notes and action items - GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting - 24 June 2025
by Caitlin Tubergen June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Dear SSC members, Thank you for the discussion today. Please find high-level notes and action items from today’s meeting below. Thank you. Kind regards, Caitlin -- GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting 24 June 2025 High-Level Notes and Action Items Action Items 1. Support Staff to send consensus call today for the SSC’s selection of Nitin Walia as the UA EWG candidate. [COMPLETE] 2. SSC members have 48 hours (until Thursday, 26 June at 18:30 UTC) to register objections to Nitin’s appointment. 3. Pending no objections, the GNSO Council will vote on the appointment for the GNSO UA EWG candidate during its upcoming meeting on Thursday, 10 July. 4. Support Staff to send a doodle poll to schedule the next meeting of the SSC on 30 July, where the SSC will discuss the appointment for the GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC). (Note: the poll for SSC evaluation of candidates for these positions will open on 21 July and close on 28 July.) 1. Welcome & SOIs · Since the last SSC meeting, Karen Day has changed employers and is now working with Elster McGrady. SOI has been updated accordingly and can be viewed here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsosoi/pages/106797413/K… 1. Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) Candidates Evaluation * Review of Poll Results Link to UA EWG Process/Timeline: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GABYEg · Poll opened on 18 June and closed on 23 June · Survey results are not to determine selection of candidates, but to serve as a guide · Link to survey results can be found on the wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCbEw · There were 6 respondents out of 9 SSC members - thank you to those who responded · There were 6 candidates for UA EWG Candidate · The top three candidates, ranked in order are: · Nitin Walia · Jim Galvin · Amina Ramallan b. Discussion and Selection of Candidate · Agree with rankings, so this should be a simple selection · Agree with rankings - in previous experience with Nitin, think he would be a great candidate · Unanimous support for Nitin Walia as the UA EWG candidate 1. Next Steps * Timing of Consensus Call & GNSO Council Confirmation · With the Committee’s decision today, a consensus call will be sent out with 48 hours (until Thursday, 26 July) to register objections. If there are no objections, the Council will vote on the candidate during its upcoming meeting on 10 July 2025. b. GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC - 2025 · SSC has been asked by the GNSO Council to evaluate the candidates for the GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC). · The EOI was announced on 4 June, with a deadline for input on 16 July. · Poll for SSC will open on 21 July and close on 28 July. · Support Staff to send a doodle poll to schedule the next meeting of the SSC on 30 July. 1. AOB

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48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 18:30 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Member to the UA EWG
by Saewon Lee June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Dear SSC members, As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend Nitin Walia as the GNSO-Appointed Member to the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) (See the candidate materials here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GSSC/pages/307757080/Univ…>). If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 18:30 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to ICANN org by 30 June 2025 and the GNSO Council with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 10 July 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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