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<td>Re: Board Seat 14 Nomination Procedures and Timeline</td>
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<td>Thu, 2 Mar 2023 10:16:30 +0100</td>
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<td>Johan Helsingius <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:julf.helsingius@gmail.com"><julf.helsingius@gmail.com></a></td>
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<td>Lori Schulman <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:lschulman@inta.org"><lschulman@inta.org></a></td>
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<td>Cole, Mason (Perkins Coie)
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:MCole@perkinscoie.com"><MCole@perkinscoie.com></a>, Tim Smith
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:tim.smith@cipa.com"><tim.smith@cipa.com></a>, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:csg-excomm@ICANN.org">csg-excomm@ICANN.org</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:csg-excomm@icann.org"><csg-excomm@icann.org></a>, Mohr, Susan
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Susan.Mohr@lumen.com"><Susan.Mohr@lumen.com></a>, 'Brian King'
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:brian.king@clarivate.com"><brian.king@clarivate.com></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com">philippe.fouquart@orange.com</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com"><philippe.fouquart@orange.com></a></td>
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<p>Dear Lori,<br>
<br>
Thank you for the followup of our informative call.<br>
<br>
It was of course disappointing to hear that you didn't<br>
find Matthew a viable candidate, but we understand the<br>
situation.<br>
<br>
We really appreciate the effort you have taken in finding<br>
and interviewing suitable candidates, and we will now do<br>
the same. We are very keen to interview all the candidates<br>
(apart from Heather who unfortunately withdrew), and will<br>
also in parallel look for alternative candidates in case<br>
it turns out none of the candidates you interviewed are <br>
acceptable to the NCSG (in which case we will have to follow <br>
the process set down in 2018 and try to come up with a <br>
mutually acceptable candidate.</p>
<p>We also really appreciate the initiative to amend and extend <br>
the procedure, and totally agree that we should properly <br>
document our mutual understanding and agreement rather than <br>
rely on verbal, undocumented discussions that are easy to<br>
misinterpret or misremember.<br>
<br>
We will discuss your suggested amendments in our executive and<br>
policy committees and get back to you.<br>
<br>
With kind regards,<br>
<br>
Julf Helsingius, NCSG Chair<br>
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<p>On 27/02/2023 19:38, Lori Schulman wrote:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Julf,<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">Thank you
for the very productive call. This is the first of 2
emails that I will send confirming our conversation. The
second will focus on the “building bridges” aspect of our
conversation, NCPH common priorities and a proposal for a
virtual intersessional sometime between April and July of
this year. Below, is the link to the agreed upon Board
selection process. This is the formalized document from
2018. Also, below is the timeline for Board selection.
We did not do background checks on the candidates. I
think it makes more sense to agree on the nominee and then
ask ICANN for the check as it will save time and money.
<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">The 2018
procedures do not envision alternating nominating
responsibilities for each side of our house. However, my
understanding is that an informal agreement was made in
2020 to renew Matthew Shears based on the agreement that
the CSG would be responsible for the 2023 nominee. This
is because, initially, there was no consensus on renewing
Matthew. CSG agreed to the renewal in order to give
Matthew a change to improve and grow even if we had
reservations about his performance. I was not on the
CSG ExComm in 2020 so I do not have any direct knowledge
or emails to this effect. However, I do remember the
issue being discussed with the IPC membership at the
time. We agreed that to keep in peace in the house, we
would give Matthew a second chance. Matthew made promises
that he did not fulfill and, to his credit, admitted so in
our interview process this year. CSG does not support
Matthew for renewal in 2023. <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">CSG offers
Mark Datysgeld and Damon Ashcraft as an alternate slate of
candidates for Board Seat 14. CSG supports both
candidates strongly as they are proven ICANN leaders and
consensus builders. Both bring considerable skills to the
table. Mark is a young entrepreneur, sitting GNSO
counselor and deeply committed to GNSO policy work. Mark
represents the population that ICANN is trying to reach to
ensure its future. Damon has had leadership positions on
NomCom and has received outstanding 360 reviews. Damon is
a natural leader, consensus builder and consistent ICANN
volunteer. He is committed to civil society engagement
through his community volunteering, numerous board
positions and pro bono work. Both are excellent options.
We wanted NCSG to have a fair choice. We believe that we
are offering one. We do not wish to reach stalemate as
that does not serve either side well.<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">As a point
of information, CSG interviewed 5 candidates and asked all
of them the same questions. A copy of those questions is
attached. The CSG ExCom met on 2 calls to discuss
rankings and overall results and came to our conclusion as
to the proposed slate. Once that process was completed, I
reached out to you as Chair of CSG.<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">The
candidates that were in considered in alphabetical order
were:<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">Damon
Ashcraft<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mark
Datysgeld<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Heather
Forrest (withdrawn)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Matthew
Shears<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine
Willett<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">In order
to improve the process moving forward CSG proposes
amending the 2018 procedure to include a review and
nominating process that makes more sense for our mutual
interests. Below is a framework which we would like to
implement for 2026 and moving forward. It provides for a
review of the sitting Board 14 member and more balanced
process for nominations which should minimize stalemate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Proposal
for selecting a Seat 14 Board Candidate in 2026 and
Beyond<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p><span
style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This
proposal would serve as an Amendment to the 2018 agreement
referenced here: </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"
lang="EN-GB"><a
href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-7-ncph-election-procedures-seat-14-24oct19-en.pdf"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-7-ncph-election-procedures-seat-14-24oct19-en.pdf</a>
and provide a more fair way of picking candidates
including reviewing the performance of the incumbent. We
happy to discuss with NCSG as part of an intersessional<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p><span
style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Align on selection and
performance criteria for the Seat 14 Board position. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Selection criteria could
include background, ICANN experience, Board
experience, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Performance criteria could
include regular engagement with the CSG and NCSG,
understanding of CSG and NCSG priorities, ability to
advance these priorities while also considering the
overall priorities of the Board, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Conduct annual reviews of the
current Seat 14 Board member’s performance – provide
feedback to the Board member. The NomCom model for
performance reviews could be considered or a
modification thereof.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Meet 3 months in advance of
3-year Seat 14 election to reach majority/consensus on
whether the current Seat 14 Board member’s performance
supports re-election to a 2<sup>nd</sup> or 3<sup>rd</sup>
term (what is the preferred standard – majority or
consensus or something else?)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">When the <i>consensus/majority</i>
conclusion is that the current Seat 14 Board member <i>
is performing well </i>based on objective criteria,
the current member will be the candidate for another
term unless they are termed out.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">When the <i>consensus/majority</i>
conclusion is that the current Seat 14 Board member is
<i> not performing</i> and an alternative should be
selected, then selection of alternative candidates
will rotate between the CSG and NCSG. All alternative
candidates proposed will be interviewed by both the
CSG and NCSG ex comm. The CSG and NCSG will nominate
a final candidate based on a consensus/majority
outcome. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">When Board members are termed
out, the selection of proposed candidates by either the
CSG or NCSG will depend on which group last selected a
candidate. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">The Secretariat will keep a
record of performance review outcomes and the candidate
selection “turn” of the CSG and NCSG. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">With kind
regards,</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"> </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Lori S. Schulman</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Senior Director,
Internet Policy</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">International
Trademark Association (INTA)</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">+1-202-704-0408,
Skype: LSSchulman</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"> Nathalie Peregrine <a
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:nathalie.peregrine@icann.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><nathalie.peregrine@icann.org></a>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 3, 2022 6:17 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Johan Helsingius <a
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:julf@Julf.com" moz-do-not-send="true"><julf@Julf.com></a>;
Benjamin Akinmoyeje <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:benakin@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true"><benakin@gmail.com></a>;
Raoul Plommer <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:plommer@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true"><plommer@gmail.com></a>;
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated
moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:philippe.fouquart@orange.com"
moz-do-not-send="true">philippe.fouquart@orange.com</a>;
Lori Schulman <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:lschulman@inta.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><lschulman@inta.org></a>;
Cole, Mason (Perkins Coie) <a
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:MCole@perkinscoie.com"
moz-do-not-send="true"><MCole@perkinscoie.com></a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated
moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org"
moz-do-not-send="true">gnso-secs@icann.org</a>;
Brenda Brewer <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><brenda.brewer@icann.org></a>;
Andrea Glandon <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><andrea.glandon@icann.org></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Board Seat 14 timeline<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Dear Non Contracted
Party House Chairs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0,
0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans:
auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-size-adjust:
auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px"> <span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0,
0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans:
auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-size-adjust:
auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px"> <span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">As per the<span
class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den-23VI-2D8.4%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DFmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM%26r%3DPDd_FX3f4MVgkEIi9GHvVoUhbecsvLhgsyXrxgtbL10DTBs0i1jYiBM_uTSDzgqG%26m%3DvQsdfuD5PAFi7ZqA8J-kf5fBuo9PeoBIsWVsGHh0AkM%26s%3DDVrXZ-Q2n7QzK-zkgttiirdC9ZYNujb8mdeVI0Z8D7I%26e%3D&data=05%7C01%7Clschulman%40inta.org%7C07c74a57b172486d641308dabdbf3d87%7C1b6dad14b17645319562fdf3080f9d47%7C0%7C0%7C638030926325475421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MhVT8r%2FUqU6uloIDdoTJHwErkwIhfqIS5uAubLz8O7M%3D&reserved=0"
moz-do-not-send="true">ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]</a>,
Section 7.8.d. “At least six months before the date
specified for the commencement of the term as specified
in <u>Section 7.8(a)(iv)</u> through <u>Section 7.8(a)(vi)</u> above,
any Supporting Organization or the At-Large Community
entitled to nominate a Director for a Seat with a term
beginning that year shall give the EC Administration (with
a copy to the Secretary<a name="_BPDCI_105"
moz-do-not-send="true"></a> and the Decisional
Participants) written notice of its nomination of
Directors for seats with terms beginning at the conclusion
of the annual meeting<a name="_cp_text_1_70"
moz-do-not-send="true"></a>, and the EC Administration
shall promptly provide the Secretary <a name="_BPDCI_106"
moz-do-not-send="true"></a>(with a copy to the
Decisional Participants) with written notice of the
designation of those Directors. All such notices shall be
posted promptly to the Website.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0,
0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans:
auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-size-adjust:
auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px"> <span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0,
0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans:
auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-size-adjust:
auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px"> <span
style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">With that in mind,
staff has prepared a tentative </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Board Seat 14 election <span
style="color:black"> timeline below in accordance with
the GNSO Operating Procedures 2.4.2. Please note this
has been produced taking into account maximum duration
possible for each time slot.<span
class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Election
results need therefore to be communicated <u>before
the </u></b></span><b><u>29<sup>th</sup> March 2023
for the results to be confirmed during the April 2023
<span style="color:black">GNSO Council meetin</span>g</u><span
style="color:black">. </span></b><span
style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;color:white"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Board seat 14
timeline</span></b><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Deadline:</span></b><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Not Later
Than:</span></b><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Activity
Commences:</span></b><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Maximum
Duration:</span></b><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">26
December 2022</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">T – 4 Months</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Call for
Nominations</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">1 Month</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
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valign="bottom">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">26
January 2023</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">T – 3 Months</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Candidate
Interviews</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">2 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td style="border:solid black
1.0pt;border-top:none;background:#FCE5CD;padding:1.5pt
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valign="bottom">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">15
February 2023</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">T – 10 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">First Round of
Voting</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">2 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height:15.75pt">
<td style="border:solid black
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valign="bottom">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">1
March 2023</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">T – 8 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Second Round of
Voting (if needed)</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">2 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height:15.75pt">
<td style="border:solid black
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valign="bottom">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">15
March 2023</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">T – 6 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Third Round of
Voting (if needed)</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">2 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height:15.75pt">
<td style="border:solid black
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valign="bottom">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">29
March 2023</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">T – 4 Weeks</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">GNSO
Secretariat Reports Election Results</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">3 Days</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td style="border:solid black
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valign="bottom">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">20
April 2023</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Next Council
Meeting</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">Confirmation of
Election</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:106.3pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">3 Days</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height:15.75pt">
<td style="border-top:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">26
April 2023</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">T</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td
style="width:232.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC"><a
href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icann.org%2Fresources%2Fpages%2Fgovernance%2Fbylaws-en%23article7.25&data=05%7C01%7Clschulman%40inta.org%7C07c74a57b172486d641308dabdbf3d87%7C1b6dad14b17645319562fdf3080f9d47%7C0%7C0%7C638030926325475421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Bis6vVL1oyggjEzS9JY1pcUI38vqbyiaBvsfl529WpQ%3D&reserved=0"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">GNSO
Chair Notifies Empowered Community
Administration with a copy to the Secretary of
the election results as prescribed by Section
7.25 of the ICANN Bylaw<span
style="color:blue"><br>
</span>s.</a><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif;color:black">3 Days</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times
New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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