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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Councilors,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please below find the final proposed agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 22 February 2018 at 12:00 UTC. This has been posted on the
<a href="https://community.icann.org/x/WAK8B">GNSO Council meeting wiki page</a> and on the GNSO
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group-2Dactivities_calendar-23nov&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG&m=pFQxlozYAm_b-YkKiVmz0XwG6RINxE6YaQNRIiF1UXc&s=lr5kHa3FU6cRqwx-VE_M9ndjoPs8Dve2w19gnTIL_u8&e=">
master calendar</a>. The missing links will be inserted upon receipt of the requested documents, and the wiki page and master calendar will be updated accordingly.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <b>Final proposed agenda 22 February 2018</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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/VQK8B">https://community.icann.org/x/VQK8B</a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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>
<br>
For convenience:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in <u>Appendix 1</u> at the end of this agenda.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Coordinated Universal Time: 12:00 UTC: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y8etlo5z">https://tinyurl.com/y8etlo5z</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">04:00 Los Angeles; 07:00 Washington; 12:00 London; 17:00 Islamabad; 21:00 Tokyo; 23:00 Hobart<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">GNSO Council Meeting Audio Cast</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>
To join the event click on the link: <a href="http://stream.icann.org:8000/stream01.m3u">http://stream.icann.org:8000/stream01.m3u</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <br>
Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">___________________________________</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 1. Administrative Matters (5 mins)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1.1 - Roll Call<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures:<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-21dec17-en.pdf">Minutes</a> of the GNSO Council meeting on the 21 December 2017 were posted on 8 January 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Minutes of the GNSO Council meeting on the 30 January 2017 were posted on XXXXXXXX<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 2. Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 mins)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 3. Consent Agenda (0 min)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">None<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE – Adoption of the Charter related to the next steps for the ICANN Procedure of Handling WHOIS conflicts with Privacy Law (15 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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
Conflicts with Privacy Law Procedure</a> on 18 April 2017 to better accommodate issues where WHOIS requirements conflict with applicable laws.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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 Conflicts with Privacy Law 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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 Atallah providing a collection of possible options for
proceeding with the review, and offering to discuss those options or others identified by Council. On 24 August 2017, the Council received an update from GDD staff and discussed possible options for moving forward with the review of the Procedure for Handling
WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A small group of Councilors have prepared a <a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/draft-icann-procedure-whois-conflicts-iag-23jan18-en.pdf">Charter</a> (including guidelines and parameters around scope,
deliverables, composition, operating procedures, etc.) pursuant to which a subsequent group will operate as it deliberates and provides suggested next steps and/or recommendations. This motion was considered during the Council’s 30 January 2018 meeting but
was deferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here, the Council will vote to approve the Charter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4.1 – Presentation of <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/WgK8B">motion</a> (Keith Drazek)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4.2 – Council Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4.3 – Council vote (voting threshold: simple majority)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 5. COUNCIL VOTE – Replacement for GNSO member for the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team (15 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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). James Gannon, 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Taking into account the criteria outlined in the call for volunteers, as well as the scoping information and the skills matrix developed by the SSR2-RT, the SSC has performed its review process and selected
[insert name] to replace James Gannon on the SSR2-RT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here, the Council will vote to approve [insert name] as the replacement for James Gannon on the SSR2-RT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5.1 – Presentation of <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/WgK8B">motion</a> (Susan Kawaguchi)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5.2 – Council discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5.3 – Council vote (voting threshold: simple majority)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 6: COUNCIL UPDATE – Updated Charter for the Cross Community Working Group on Internet Governance (15 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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 (<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>).
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 (<a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#20161107-3">https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions
- 20161107-3</a>). 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 (<a href="http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2017-March/019816.html">http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2017-March/019816.html</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">On 24 August 2017, the Council adopted a <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/kAwhB">motion</a> that among other things, requested that the members of the CCWG-IG explore a framework / model (INSERT LINK) that
addresses the concerns expressed by the GNSO Council and then submit this framework / model for Council consideration between ICANN60 and ICANN61.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here the Council will consider the framework / model submitted by the CCWG-IG.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6.1 - Update on framework / model (Rafik Dammak)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6.2 – Council discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6.3 – Next steps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Update and discussion on the GNSO Standing Committee on Budget and Operations (SCBO) review of the Draft FY19 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget (15 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The GNSO Council has determined that it may need to provide a Council specific response (not to supersede any response from any SG/C) to certain ICANN budget related public comments. Operating on an interim
charter, the Standing Committee on Budget and Operations (SCBO) is considering the <a href="https://www.icann.org/public-comments/fy19-budget-2018-01-19-en">Draft FY19 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget</a> and preparing a public comment in advance of the public
comment close date on <b>8 March 2018</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The SCBO and its supporting subject matter experts from various Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies have identified a number of areas where it is considering providing comment on behalf of the GNSO Council.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here, the Council will receive an update from the SCBO on these potential areas of comment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">7.1 - Update on progress (SCBO)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">7.2 – Council discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">7.3 – Next steps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Discussion of the Draft Post-Implementation Review Framework (15 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Consensus Policy Implementation Framework (<a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gdd-consensus-policy-implementation-framework-31may15-en.pdf">CPIF</a>) provides guidance to ICANN org and
the community for implementing policy. However, there is minimal guidance in this document or in other documentation around the review of implemented policies adopted by the GNSO Council. In some cases, a review is explicitly mandated as an element of the
PDP WG’s recommendations to the Council, but in some cases, the recommendations are silent in this respect.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">ICANN org has prepared some initial thoughts on the approach for post-implementation reviews of Council adopted policy recommendations. ICANN org has also identified a number of questions for the Council to
consider (e.g., When should a review be initiated when there is NO PDP recommendation to do so? what triggers should initiate a review? What are the expected outcomes of the review? Etc.). This document was briefly mentioned during the GNSO Council Strategic
Planning Session and it was agreed during that meeting that the draft framework would be discussed in greater detail in a future Council meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here, the Council will consider the possible approach and suggested questions from ICANN org. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">8.1 – Presentation of materials (Brian Aitchison, ICANN staff)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">8.2 – Council discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">8.3 – Next steps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Planning for ICANN61 (10 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Taking note of the proposed block schedule for ICANN61, which was discussed at ICANN60 in Abu Dhabi, a draft GNSO schedule has been prepared for Council’s consideration. This draft largely follows the outline
of the ICANN60 schedule. Based on requests received to date from the different GNSO PDP WGs, CCWGs, WGs, and cross community session landscape, the Council leadership has prepared a <a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/icann61-draft-gnso-schedule-12feb18-en.pdf">draft
GNSO schedule</a> for Council input and review. Following Council review, this draft GNSO schedule will continue to be shared with the GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to facilitate their planning and scheduling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here, following the discussions during the Council’s Strategic Planning Session, the Council will discuss its plans for the GNSO Working Session, as well as meetings with other SO/ACs and the Board.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">9.1 - Update on planning for ICANN61 (Council leadership)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">9.2 – Council discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">9.3 – Next steps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 10: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Assignment of Council Liaisons (15 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The GNSO Council assigns liaisons to a number of different efforts, in particular to PDP WGs (as described in the <a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-30jan18-en.pdf">GNSO Operating Procedures</a>),
as well as to Implementation Review Teams, Cross Community Working Groups, to the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Following the discussions during the Council’s Strategic Planning Session, where the role of liaisons was discussed in detail, the description (INSERT LINK) of the liaison role has been revised.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As agreed during the Strategic Planning Session, the Council will review the liaisons for the various PDPs, IRTs, and other relevant efforts. Here, the Council will seek new volunteers or confirmation from <a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/projects-list.pdf">existing
liaisons</a> to continue to serve in their role. The Council will also seek to reach general agree on the updated description of the liaison role.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">10.1 – Presentation of discussion topic (Council leadership)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">10.2 – Council discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">10.3 – Next steps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Item 11: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (5 minutes)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">11.1 – Discussion of GNSO Council Strategic Planning Session Report</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">________________________________</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i))</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">References for Coordinated Universal Time of 12:00 UTC <br>
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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 13:00<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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