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Post Call | GNSO SSC Meeting | Tuesday, 24 June 2025
by Devan Reed June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Dear all, All recordings for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee call held on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 18:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCbEw> (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) Thank you! Kind regards, Devan Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Survey Results | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for UA EWG
by Saewon Lee June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Dear SSC Members, Please find attached the survey results for our upcoming selection process – GNSO’s nomination of the UA EWG Member: * Tha “Data_All” file presents the ranking in p.8, where the top 3 candidates are marked in red. * The “Responses_All” file presents individual responses with comments to provide you with more context – the names of the responders have been redacted. Looking forward to our discussions today. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] Poll CLOSED | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for UA EWG Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 18:00 UTC. We greatly appreciate all those 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: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] ***REMINDER*** Action Needed: POLL OPEN | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for UA EWG ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 23 June at 18:00 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, As announced via the SSC mailing list on 30 May [lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-ssc…>, the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) EOIs for GNSO ended last Friday, 13 June, where we received 6 candidates in total. Now, the poll for GNSO’s UA EWG nominee selection is OPEN, which will CLOSE on Monday, 23 June at 18:00 UTC. Kindly fill in the survey via the link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTXRQPG [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTXRQPG__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GSSC/pages/307757080/Univ… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Kindly note that the survey is only a guide for discussion, not to make a determination. However, your contribution to the survey will be highly appreciated as the results will provide valuable insights into the members’ opinions and facilitate the selection process when the SSC meets to discuss the candidates on Tuesday, 24 June at 18:00 UTC. 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 UA EWG
by Saewon Lee June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 18:00 UTC. We greatly appreciate all those 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: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] ***REMINDER*** Action Needed: POLL OPEN | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for UA EWG ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 23 June at 18:00 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, As announced via the SSC mailing list on 30 May [lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-ssc…>, the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) EOIs for GNSO ended last Friday, 13 June, where we received 6 candidates in total. Now, the poll for GNSO’s UA EWG nominee selection is OPEN, which will CLOSE on Monday, 23 June at 18:00 UTC. Kindly fill in the survey via the link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTXRQPG [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTXRQPG__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GSSC/pages/307757080/Univ… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Kindly note that the survey is only a guide for discussion, not to make a determination. However, your contribution to the survey will be highly appreciated as the results will provide valuable insights into the members’ opinions and facilitate the selection process when the SSC meets to discuss the candidates on Tuesday, 24 June at 18:00 UTC. 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 | SSC Meeting | Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 18:00 UTC
by Saewon Lee June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Dear SSC Members, Please see below the proposed agenda for the SSC Meeting tomorrow on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 18:00 UTC. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Kind regards, Saewon Proposed Agenda SSC Meeting on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 18:00 UTC 1.⁠ ⁠Welcome & SOIs 2.⁠ ⁠Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) Candidates Evaluation a. Review of Poll Results b. Discussion and Selection of Candidate 3.⁠ ⁠Next Steps a. Timing of Consensus Call & GNSO Council Confirmation b. ⁠GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Alternate to the CSC – 2025 4.⁠ ⁠AOB

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***REMINDER*** Action Needed: POLL OPEN | SSC - GNSO Selection Process for UA EWG
by Saewon Lee June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 23 June at 18:00 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, As announced via the SSC mailing list on 30 May [lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-ssc…>, the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) EOIs for GNSO ended last Friday, 13 June, where we received 6 candidates in total. Now, the poll for GNSO’s UA EWG nominee selection is OPEN, which will CLOSE on Monday, 23 June at 18:00 UTC. Kindly fill in the survey via the link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTXRQPG [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTXRQPG__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GSSC/pages/307757080/Univ… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Kindly note that the survey is only a guide for discussion, not to make a determination. However, your contribution to the survey will be highly appreciated as the results will provide valuable insights into the members’ opinions and facilitate the selection process when the SSC meets to discuss the candidates on Tuesday, 24 June at 18:00 UTC. 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 UA EWG
by Saewon Lee June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Dear SSC Members, As announced via the SSC mailing list on 30 May<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-ssc@icann.org/thread/LEAA7QG5N…>, the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) EOIs for GNSO ended last Friday, 13 June, where we received 6 candidates in total. Now, the poll for GNSO’s UA EWG nominee selection is OPEN, which will CLOSE on Monday, 23 June at 18:00 UTC. Kindly fill in the survey via the link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTXRQPG The list of candidates and materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GSSC/pages/307757080/Univ… Kindly note that the survey is only a guide for discussion, not to make a determination. However, your contribution to the survey will be highly appreciated as the results will provide valuable insights into the members’ opinions and facilitate the selection process when the SSC meets to discuss the candidates on Tuesday, 24 June at 18:00 UTC. 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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**2nd Reminder-please complete Doodle poll / SSC Evaluation meeting
by Julie Bisland June 7, 2025

June 7, 2025

**Reminder to complete** Thank you to those who have completed the doodle poll. Dear all, Please complete the doodle poll below to find the best time on Tuesday, 24 June for the SSC to meet. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/b2Dl8k1e 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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**Reminder-please complete Doodle poll / SSC Evaluation meeting
by Julie Bisland June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

**Reminder to complete** Thank you to those who have completed the doodle poll. Dear all, Please complete the doodle poll below to find the best time on Tuesday, 24 June for the SSC to meet. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/b2Dl8k1e 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 / SSC Evaluation meeting
by Julie Bisland June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

Dear all, Please complete the doodle poll below to find the best time on Tuesday, 24 June for the SSC to meet. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/b2Dl8k1e 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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Upcoming Selection Processes
by Julie Hedlund May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

Dear SSC Members, We hope you are well. We are alerting you to two upcoming selection processes: 1. The GNSO Nominee for the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG): https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-call-for-nominations-u…<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-call-for-nominations-u…>. 1. Please also see the updated wiki on this process: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GABYEg 1. The GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Non-Registry Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) – See attached documents The process and timeline for the UA EWG nominee is outlined as follows: 30 May Announcement to SGs/Cs 13 June Deadline for GNSO EOIs 18 June Open poll 23 June Close poll 24 June SSC Evaluation meeting 24-26 June 48-hour Consensus Call 27 June Decision and motion submitted 10 July Selection Confirmed at GNSO Council meeting The GNSO Secretariat will send a Doodle poll soon to schedule the 24 June SSC Evaluation meeting. Kindly note that the EOI announcement has already been sent to the SGs/Cs. The process and proposed timeline for the GNSO Non-Registry Liaison and Non-Registry Alternate* to the CSC is: 04 June Announcement to SGs/Cs 16 July Deadline for GNSO EOIs 21 July Open poll 28 July Close poll 30 July SSC Evaluation meeting 30 July-01 Aug 48-hour Consensus Call 01 Aug Decision and motion submitted 14 Aug Selection Confirmed at GNSO Council meeting *Groups are encouraged to fill the Non-Registry Alternate Liaison position, but it’s not mandatory. For the GNSO, it will depend on whether there are qualified candidates and the doodle poll for a SSC Evaluation meeting will be sent at a later date. Thank you very much and please let us know if you have questions. Kind regards, Julie

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