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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Would it be possible to move the WT5 discussion onto the regular agenda and out of AOB to assure it gets some decent airing, especially now that a 15-minute
 block of time has been opened up by the removal of Item 6?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The decision-making process to be employed by WT5 was discussed yesterday on the BC’s regular bi-monthly call and is an issue of considerable interest to those
 I represent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> council-bounces@gnso.icann.org [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>James M. Bladel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 18, 2017 11:55 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> icannlists; Nathalie Peregrine; council@gnso.icann.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> gnso-secs@icann.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] Proposed Final Agenda GNSO Council Meeting 24 August 2017 at 12:00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Paul –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Assuming no one objects, we can withdraw Item 6 as you propose.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">As far as WT5, the Vice Chairs and I have already added this under AOB in order to report on our call with the co-chairs, so this would be an opportune time for you to provide
 a liaison report as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">We are accumulating AOB items but our regular (non-AOB) agenda is fairly light, so I’m reasonably confident we’ll get to them all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">From: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><<a href="mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org">council-bounces@gnso.icann.org</a>> on behalf of icannlists <<a href="mailto:icannlists@winston.com">icannlists@winston.com</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11:55 <br>
<b>To: </b>Nathalie Peregrine <<a href="mailto:nathalie.peregrine@icann.org">nathalie.peregrine@icann.org</a>>, GNSO Council List <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc: </b>"'gnso-secs@icann.org'" <<a href="mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org">gnso-secs@icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [council] Proposed Final Agenda GNSO Council Meeting 24 August 2017 at 12:00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Hi All,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I’d prefer to withdraw the current Item 6 (discussion of potential name change)  in favor of a far more time sensitive update from me as Council liaison on
 the progress of getting SubPro WT5 kicked off.  I’m trying to have a call with the co-chairs of that PDP early next week so that I can bring a fresh and full report to Council along with any thoughts on what, if anything, we can do as a Council to catalyze
 that portion of our PDP.  Hopefully that is OK with everyone.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Best,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Paul</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
<a href="mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org">council-bounces@gnso.icann.org</a> [<a href="mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org">mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Nathalie Peregrine<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 15, 2017 1:59 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org">gnso-secs@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [council] Proposed Final Agenda GNSO Council Meeting 24 August 2017 at 12:00 UTC</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Final Proposed Agenda 24 August 2017 - GNSO Council Meeting</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Please note that <b>all documents </b>referenced <b>in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access:
<a href="https://community.icann.org/x/igwhB"><span style="font-weight:normal">https://community.icann.org/x/igwhB</span></a></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">This agenda was established according to the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_council_op-2Dprocedures-2D01sep16-2Den.pdf&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=U4IBJYYYko8geLjSlTyOXbvtmoVER-_lK-PAQ64rKHs&m=55oYi9y1UeIL5juaxAkqpioz33PyWq">GNSO
 Operating Procedures</a> v3.2, updated on 01 September 2016.<br>
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For convenience:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in <u>Appendix 1</u> at the end of this agenda.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in <u>Appendix 2</u> at the end of this
 agenda.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Coordinated Universal Time: 12:00 UTC: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/y8tmfkkd">http://tinyurl.com/y8tmfkkd</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington; 13:00 London; 15:00 Istanbul; 22:00 Hobart<b> </b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">GNSO Council Meeting Audio Cast</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><br>
To join the event click on the link: <a href="http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u">http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u</a><br>
Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">___________________________________</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 1. Administrative Matters (5 mins)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">1.1 - Roll Call</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-28jun17-en.pdf">Minutes</a> of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 28 June 2017, posted on 20 July 2017.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-13jul17-en.pdf">Minutes</a> of the meeting of the GNSO Council on 13 July 2017, posted on 03 August 2017. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 2. Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 mins)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of <a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project">Projects List </a>and <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg">Action
 Item List</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">2.2 - Report results of e-vote on the Council response to the GAC Communique.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 3. Consent Agenda (5 mins)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">None</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE – Updated Charter for the Cross Community Working Group on Internet Governance (20 minutes)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">At ICANN57 in Hyderabad in November 2016, the GNSO Council approved a motion conditioning the future participation of the GNSO as a Chartering Organization of the CCWG on
 Internet Governance (CCWG-IG) upon a comprehensive review of the group’s Charter by the CCWG-IG, in accordance with the Framework of Uniform Principles for CCWGs that had been adopted recently by the ccNSO and GNSO Councils (<u><a href="http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/uniform-framework-principles-recommendations-16sep16-en.pdf">http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/uniform-framework-principles-recommendations-16sep16-en.pdf</a></u>).
 In its resolution, the GNSO Council had noted that the CCWG-IG’s future work is expected to be subject to a clear work plan, with regular updates and clear deliverables, and had requested that, by ICANN58, the CCWG-IG was to report on its findings, which report
 may include a revised charter, and the CCWG-IG was to also consider whether it will be preferable to reconstitute the group under a new structure (<u><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#20161107-3">https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions
 - 20161107-3</a></u>). The CCWG-IG provided a written report on its 2016 activity and a draft revised Charter for the GNSO Council’s consideration on 10th March 2017 (<u><a href="http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2017-March/019816.html">http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2017-March/019816.html</a></u>)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">At its Public Meeting at ICANN58 in Copenhagen on 15 March 2017 and its joint meeting with the ccNSO Council on 13 March 2017, the Council engaged in a discussion with the
 CCWG-IG co-chairs regarding the group’s reports. At the GNSO Council’s call on 18 May 2017, the Council continued its discussion of the topic as well as during ICANN59 during which it became clear that although there is strong support to continue the GNSO’s
 involvement in Internet Governance, a CCWG is not considered the appropriate vehicle for such involvement.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The Council discussed this motion on its 13 July 2017 call, where the vote was deferred. Here the Council will consider the motion that has been submitted in relation to
 this topic.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">4.1 – Presentation of <u><a href="https://community.icann.org/x/kAwhB">motion</a></u> (Keith Drazek)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">4.2 – Council discussion</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">4.3 – Council vote (voting threshold: simple majority)    </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 5. COUNCIL VOTE – Replacement for GNSO member for the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">On 19 January 2017, the GNSO Council voted to approve its three primary candidates for the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency Review Team (SSR2-RT). Emily Taylor,
 one of those three candidates, has since resigned from the SSR2-RT. The Standing Selection Committee (SSC) has been tasked with recommending a replacement candidate to be considered by the GNSO Council.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Taking into account the criteria outlined in the call for volunteers, the SSC has performed its review process and selected [name] to replace Emily Taylor on the SSR2-RT.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Here, the Council will vote to approve [name] as the replacement for Emily Taylor on the SSR2-RT.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">5.1 – Presentation of
<a href="https://community.icann.org/x/kAwhB">motion</a> (Johan Helsingius)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">5.2 – Council discussion</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">5.3 – Council vote (voting threshold: simple majority)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 6. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Changing the Name of the GNSO (15 minutes)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Some in the community have noted that as domain name are available globally, the term “generic” has certain meanings to different parts of the ICANN community, that the usage
 of “generic” to describe a .brand is potentially confusing, and among other reasons, that it might make sense to substitute the word “Generic” for “Global” in Generic Names Supporting Organization.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">To consider this change, some on the GNSO Council have suggested that a narrowly scoped Drafting Team should be formed to determine whether a change of this nature is recommended
 and if so, develop a proposed implementation plan to effectuate that change.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Here, the Council will discuss whether it supports the premise of changing the name of the GNSO and if so, what next steps might be.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">6.1 – Presentation of discussion topic (Paul McGrady)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">6.2 – Council discussion</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">6.3 – Next Steps</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Review of the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling Whois Conflicts with Privacy Law (20 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">As a result of community input and the work of the Implementation Advisory Group (IAG), ICANN made effective the revised
<a href="https://whois.icann.org/en/revised-icann-procedure-handling-whois-conflicts-privacy-law">
Whois Procedure</a> on 18 April 2017 to better accommodate issues where Whois requirements conflict with applicable laws.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">As requested by this GNSO Council, ICANN published a
<a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/whois-privacy-conflicts-procedure-03may17-en.pdf">
paper</a> for <a href="https://www.icann.org/public-comments/whois-privacy-law-2017-05-03-en">
public comment</a> to provide analysis and solicit community input on the practicality and feasibility of the triggers identified in the revised Whois procedure. The public comment period was also intended to collect suggestions for moving forward with the
 review. The public comment period closed on 7 July 2017 and the <a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-whois-privacy-law-28jul17-en.pdf">
staff report of public comments</a> was published on 28 July 2017.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">On 1 August 2017, the Council received a
<a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/atallah-to-bladel-et-al-01aug17-en.pdf">
letter</a> from Akram Attalah, providing a collection of possible options for proceeding with the review, and offering to discuss those options or others identified by Council.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Here, the Council will discuss options for moving forward with the review of the Whois Procedure. 
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">7.1 – Update on current status (GNSO Council chairs)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">7.2 – Council Discussion</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">7.3 – Next Steps</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – PLANNING FOR ICANN60 (10 minutes)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">During ICANN59, the proposed block schedule for ICANN60 was shared (<a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann60-draft-prelim-block-schedule-27jun17-en.pdf">https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann60-draft-prelim-block-schedule-27jun17-en.pdf</a>) –
 note that further updates have been made as a result of the SO/AC Planning Committee and the resulting cross-community session selections. Based on requests received to date from the different GNSO PDP WGs, CCWGs WGs, and cross community session landscape,
 the Council leadership has revised its draft GNSO schedule for Council input and review, available here. Following Council review, this draft GNSO schedule will again be shared with the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to facilitate their planning
 and scheduling.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">8.1 - Update on planning for ICANN60 (Council leadership)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">8.2 – Council discussion</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">8.3 – Next steps</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (5 minutes)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">9.1 – Report from chairs on our call with Subsequent Procedures (“SubPro”) PDP co-chairs, regarding the creation of Work Track 5 (WT5)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">9.2 – Update from CCWG-ACCT WS2</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i))</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">See<b> </b><a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11">https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11</a><b>.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">See <a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf">https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-01sep16-en.pdf</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 05:00<br>
San José, Costa Rica UTC-6 06:00<br>
Iowa City, USA (CDT) UTC-5 07:00<br>
New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 08:00<br>
Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 09:00<br>
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (BRST) UTC-3 09::00<br>
London, United Kingdom (GMT) UTC+1 13:00<br>
Bonn, Germany (CET) UTC+2 14:00<br>
Cairo, Egypt, (EET) UTC+2 14:00<br>
Istanbul, Turkey (TRT) UTC+3 15:00 <br>
Singapore (SGT) UTC +8 20:00 <br>
Tokyo, Japan (JST) UTC+9 21:00 <br>
Sydney/Hobart, Australia (AEDT) UTC+11 22:00<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">DST starts/ends on last Sunday of October 2017, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions)<br>
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