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Official appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

Dear John, Please find attached the letter informing you of the offical appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This will also be circulated on the GNSO Council mailing list and posted on the Correspondence page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2023> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.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…> [signature_1478796951]

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Interim appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Dear John, Please find attached the letter informing you of the interim appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This will also be circulated on the GNSO Council mailing list and posted on the Correspondence page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.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…> [signature_1478796951]

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Empowered Community Approval Notice
by Ozan Sahin Nov. 18, 2023

Nov. 18, 2023

Dear Mr. Jeffrey, Please see the attached correspondence from the Empowered Community Administration on the Approval Action process relating to the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws (per Board resolution 2023.09.10.05). Best regards, Ozan Sahin (Empowered Community Administration support staff)

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Expiration of Approval Action Decision Period and EC Approval Notice
by Ozan Sahin Nov. 18, 2023

Nov. 18, 2023

Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, In accordance with the timelines and procedures set out in Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws, staff notes that the Approval Action Decision Period pertaining to the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments relating to the IANA Naming Function Reviews and IANA Naming Function Separation Process that were approved by the Board has expired by 11:59 pm PST on Thursday, 16 November 2023 (07:59 am UTC on Friday, 17 November 2023). Empowered Community Administration has received written notifications in support of the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments from the following Decisional Participants: * Address Supporting Organization * At-Large Advisory Committee * Country Code Names Supporting Organization * Generic Names Supporting Organization * Governmental Advisory Committee Pursuant Section 1.4(b) of Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws, the EC Administration shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the expiration of the Approval Action Decision Period, deliver a written notice (“EC Approval Notice”) to the Secretary certifying that, pursuant to and in compliance with the procedures and requirements of Article 1 of Annex D, the EC has approved the Approval Action. Support staff prepared the EC Approval Notice for your review (see attached). Staff will forward the notice to ICANN Secretary on your behalf within 24 hours unless you have any comments or concerns. Best regards, Ozan Sahin (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration)

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Re: [ECAdmin] [Board-Ops-Team] Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws
by Wendy Profit Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

Dear Terri, Thank you for transmitting the letter from Greg DiBiase to the Empowered Community Administration regarding the fundamental bylaws amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN bylaws. We are acknowledging receipt, and confirming the letter has been forwarded to Tripti Sinha, John Jeffrey, and Sally Costerton as cc’s to the letter. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN From: Board-Ops-Team <board-ops-team-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Board Ops <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 5:46 PM To: Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org>, "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, ICANN Board Ops <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Subject: [Board-Ops-Team] Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws Dear all, Please find attached a letter from Gregory DiBiase, GNSO Chair on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws. This will also be circulated on the GNSO Council mailing list and posted on the Correspondence page [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence…> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.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…> [signature_1478796951]

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Re: [ECAdmin] Official appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Ozan Sahin Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

Dear Terri, Thank you for this letter. I confirm that Tomslin Samme-Nlar has been added to the Empowered Community Administration (ECA) mailing list. Best regards, Ozan Sahin (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: ECAdmin <ecadmin-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Terri Agnew via ECAdmin <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: 17 November 2023 Friday 00:37 To: John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org> Cc: Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Subject: [ECAdmin] Official appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration Dear John, Please find attached the letter informing you of the offical appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This will also be circulated on the GNSO Council mailing list and posted on the Correspondence page [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence…> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.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…> [signature_1478796951]

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Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws – GAC Support
by Rob Hoggarth Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

Dear Empowered Community Administration, On behalf of the GAC Chair, please find attached a communication from the Governmental Advisory Committee supporting the recent fundamental amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws Best regards, Rob Hoggarth ----- Robert Hoggarth Vice President, Policy Development and GAC Relations Washington, D.C.

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Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws
by Terri Agnew Nov. 16, 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

Dear all, Please find attached a letter from Gregory DiBiase, GNSO Chair on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws. This will also be circulated on the GNSO Council mailing list and posted on the Correspondence page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2023> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.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…> [signature_1478796951]

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Approval Action Decision – Amendment of Fundamental Bylaw Article 18 and 19
by Heidi Ullrich Nov. 16, 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

Dear Empowered Community Administration, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, please find attached a letter from the ALAC supporting the changes for Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws. Regards Heidi Ullrich Heidi Ullrich VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_721659689]

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Approval Action Community Forum on Board Approval of Fundamental Bylaws Amendments in Articles 18 and 19 of the ICANN Bylaws
by Ozan Sahin Nov. 16, 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

Dear Empowered Community Administration representatives, Under the ICANN Bylaws, delivery of the Secretary’s Notices on 15 September: (1) requires Decisional Participants to “promptly inform their constituents” of the delivery of such notices; and (2) triggers an Approval Action Community Forum, regarding the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments relating to IANA Naming Function Reviews and the IANA Naming Function Separation Process, to be convened and concluded during the period beginning upon the Approval Action Board Notification Date (15 September 2023) and ending at 11:59 pm (PDT) on the 30th day after the Approval Action Board Notification Date (15 October 2023); or during the next scheduled ICANN public meeting (ICANN78). Please refer to Article 1.2, Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws for additional details on Approval Process https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD and note that Approval Action Community Forum is convened at the direction of the EC Administration. Please let support staff know whether EC Administration would like to convene an Approval Action Community Forum on the Fundamental Bylaws Amendments mentioned above. If this is the case, please also indicate whether the Empowered Community Administration prefers to have this Approval Action Community Forum in the form of a teleconference to be held before 15 October 2023, or as an in-person meeting during ICANN78. If an in-person meeting is requested, please inform support staff by Wednesday, 27 September 2023 to allow enough time to add this session to the ICANN78 schedule. We will be happy to assist with any questions you may have about the process. Best regards, Ozan Sahin (on behalf of the staff supporting Empowered Community Administration) From: ECAdmin <ecadmin-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of John Jeffrey via ECAdmin <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Reply-To: John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org> Date: 16 September 2023 Saturday 04:08 To: "ecadmin(a)icann.org" <ecadmin(a)icann.org>, "aso-chairs(a)aso.icann.org" <aso-chairs(a)aso.icann.org>, Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, Alejandra Reynoso <alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt>, "sebastien(a)registry.godaddy" <sebastien(a)registry.godaddy>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, Nicolas Caballero <nicustkd(a)gmail.com> Cc: Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Sally Costerton <sally.costerton(a)icann.org> Subject: [ECAdmin] Secretary's Notice to the Empowered Community Greetings, Attached please find the following Secretary’s Notice(s) to the Empowered Community: * Notice of Board Approval of Fundamental Bylaws Amendments * Notice of Board Approval of ICANN Standard Bylaws Amendments * NomCom Bylaws Proposed for Adoption – August 2023 Sent on behalf of John Jeffrey. Best, Peg -- Peg Rettino (she/her) Project Specialist & Executive Assistant to John Jeffrey ICANN 12025 Waterfront Dr, Ste 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094

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