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by Laura Margolis Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

Dear All, I am sorry but an emergency came up and I cannot attend the ALAC meeting. My report was sent by email, and it is also uploaded to the wikispace. Liaison REPORT <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> Send me any questions or comments you have and I will answer them as soon as I can. Please accept my apologies. Thank you, -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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Amended Latin Script Diacritics PDP Charter
by Justine Chew Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

Dear ALAC colleagues, At yesterday's ALAC Monthly Meeting, I reported that the GNSO Council will be considering and voting on an amended Latin Script Diacritics PDP Charter at its 19 Dec meeting. Three amendments are proposed to the earlier draft charter; these are as follows: 1) limiting the scope of work; 2) adjusting the membership structure to make it an “Open Model”; and 3) including the Global Public Interest (GPI) Framework <https://community.icann.org/display/prjxplrpublicint/GPI+Toolkit> and its checklist <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uVOXywoowxvM1Hn5GuCkkinuZiMc4smc/ed…> as a reference for analysis when conducting the PDP, per the ICANN Board’s recommendation. I welcome all 3 amendments, in particular the Open Model PDP and inclusion of the GPI Framework checklist which are completely aligned with positions I have put forth before. Having said that, Alan made an important point that even with an Open Model PDP, it would be necessary and useful for the ALAC to have designated participants who can bring PDP WG deliberations to the CPWG for discussion and to relay the ALAC/At-Large positions emanating from CPWG back to the PDP WG. Please let me know *by 18 Dec* whether the ALAC would like to relay any sentiments to Council on this amended PDP charter (which is attached). I intend to seek some clarify on next steps (eg when a call for a WG Chair, participants, etc will be made and when might the PDP WG be expected to commence its work). Thank you, Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> ------

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GNSO Council 19 December 2024 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew Dec. 25, 2024

Dec. 25, 2024

Dear all, Just a note to inform you that the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting 19 December 2024 is out. For a curated version of the highlighted agenda items, please visit this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> . *GNSO Council Meeting #12 of 2024 held on 19 Dec 2024 <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…>* *Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/x/E4DyEg> | Documents <https://community.icann.org/x/CICeFw> | Motions <https://community.icann.org/x/BoCeFw>* - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> - Item 3: Consent Agenda - GNSO Review of the GAC Communiqué - Recommendations Report for the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) Phase 2 - Confirmation of GNSO Empowered Community Representative (Tomslin Samme-NIar) - Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Empowered Community Approval Action on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Article 4 Accountability and Review, 4.2 Reconsideration - *Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Charter for Policy Development Process on Latin Script Diacritics* - *Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP Temporary Specification Phase 1, Recommendation 18 - Urgent Requests* - *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Request for Guidance from the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures / IDNs EPDP Phase 1 IRT* - Item 8: COUNCIL UPDATE: EPDP Temporary Specification Phase 1 - Billing Contact - Item 9: COUNCIL UPDATE - 2025 Council Strategic Planning Session (SPS) - *Item 10: DISCUSSION ITEM - Request for Guidance from the Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) PDP IRT on the Scope of Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) Recommendation 1 * - Item 11: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - GNSO Council PR Officer Update - Item 12: Any Other Business - 12.1 - GNSO Liaison to the GAC update - 12.2 - ICANN82 - funded travel emails were sent out, please action as past deadline This Council meeting will take place on 19 December at 19:00 - 21:00 UTC and is open to observers remotely in listen-only mode via Zoom. If you would like to observe the meeting, please check this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> for details. Thanks for reading / considering. Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> ------

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December ccNSO Newsletter
by Laura Margolis Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

Dear All, It’s me again! :) I just wanted to share with you the latest ccNSO newsletter. <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> This is all for 2024. But, I’ll be back soon. Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season! Warmest regards, -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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ccNSO meeting 212 Report
by Laura Margolis Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

Dear All: Here is a brief summary with some of the topics of the last council meeting #212 Click here <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> for the Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> *ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS * *2. Relevant Correspondence* A letter from Becky Burr <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/costerton-to-roberts-0…> was received. See item 10 *3. Minutes & Action Items* *a. Minutes Meeting 210: circulated 26 November 2024* October meeting’s notes were adopted. *b. Minutes Meeting 211: to be circulated 9 December 2024* November meeting notes were adopted. *c. Action Items * - *Action Item 211-01 (Completed)* The Secretariat is requested to include the approval action decision on the proposed fundamental bylaw change on the agenda of Council meeting 212 - *Action Item 211-02 (Completed)* The chair of the Council is requested to welcome the .bd ccTLD Manager as new ccNSO member accordingly. - *Action Item 211-03 (Completed)* Following the approval by council for the .bd ccTLD Manager to join the ccNSO as a member, the Secretariat is requested to publish the decision. The decision becomes effective upon publication. - *Action Item 211-04 (Completed)* The secretariat is requested to post the generic invite letter for ccTLD Managers to join the ccNSO, to make it downloadable after this resolution becomes effective. The secretariat is requested to post this resolution as soon as possible. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. - *Action Item 211-05 (Completed)* The ccNSO Council chair is requested to send the invite to join the ccNSO - as per the template approved by Council - to the ccTLD Manager(s) that recently requested such a letter. *Action Item 211-06 (Completed)* The secretariat is requested to inform all volunteers and where appropriate, the committee or working group leadership teams and relevant ICANN staff, according to the designations in resolution 211-04. The secretariat is requested to publish this resolution as soon as possible on the ccNSO website. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. - *Action Item 211-07 (Completed)* Regarding the decision in resolution 211-05 to launch calls for volunteers and Expressions of Interest, the secretariat is requested to post this resolution as soon as feasible. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. - *Action Item 211-08 (Completed)* The secretariat is requested to publish the resolution regarding the publication of the list of territories participating in the Board nomination process for Seat 12 (FY25), including which territories have voted and their corresponding ICANN regions, as soon as possible. This resolution becomes effective seven (7) days after publication. The nomination process manager is requested to implement this intervention once this resolution becomes effective. - *Action Item 211-09 (Completed)* The secretariat is requested to publish the resolution regarding the updated Council-approved timeline for the FY25 Board Seat 12 Nomination Process as soon as possible and inform the candidates as soon as this resolution becomes effective. - *Action Item 211-10 (Completed)* The secretariat is requested to post the resolution about the next steps regarding the review of the ccNSO financial contributions Guideline as soon as possible and to inform the community of the aforementioned timeline as soon as this resolution becomes effective. Next steps include the drafting of a charter for the new working group, launching a call for volunteers as per the approved timeline, and ensuring the group meets latest on 18 December 2024. This resolution becomes effective seven (7) days after publication. *4. Intermeeting Decisions (since meeting 211, November 2024)* *211-A: *Approval of the new charter Finance Working Group. *UPDATES* *6. Update ECA, IFRT & CSC (written updates)* Updates included some matters that are considered of importance for the ccNSO Council to look into. One is the upcoming public comment on the IANA Function Review and the other is related to the Root Server System Governance Working Group. Peter Koch suggests that Council should look into it in more detail. The suggestion is to set some time aside to discuss this item at the next Council meeting on January 16th. *7. Update Working Groups (written updates)* Will be uploaded to our wiki space when available. *10. Progress ccPDP3-RM and ccPDP4-IDNs Board Consideration* *ccPDP3-RM* For information Background material, note from Becky Burr Chair Board Caucus ccPDP3-RM and letter Sally Costerton to Nigel Roberts. The ccNSO sent an invitation to Becky Burr, to have a conversation about any issues still open, which was accepted. The note also included a reference to a letter from Sally Costerton to Nigel Roberts, in response to his question about the interpretation of section 15a of Annex B of the Bylaws. Jordan Carter and Alejandra Reynoso also received a formal note from chair of ccPDP3, referencing private conversations he had with Becky Burr and staff about the Caucus, as well as staff discussions regarding progress on the ccPDP3-RM. The note further suggested that Stephen and Jordan would be involved in any discussions between ICANN Staff and the Board concerning the proposed Review Mechanism policy. The tentative date for the Meeting with the Board Caucus and Staff is January 30th. Becky Burr indicated that prior to the meeting she will send an overview of the issues that need further clarification. Council will prepare a previous meeting with the drafting team to get organized. *Interpretation of section 15a.* As said the note also includes a reference to a letter from Sally Costerton to Nigel Roberts, on the interpretation of section 15a of Annex B of the Bylaws by ICANN. The link to the letter was forwarded to you. In council’s view, this letter addresses the question for a formal written statement on the interpretation of section 15a, specifically on the interpretation about the board procedures and duration of these considerations. *ccPDP4-IDN* The Public comment by the Board has closed. 2 comments were received. No changes needed to proposed policy. The GAC will likely not express any concerns on the policy itself. The chair of the GAC will send a letter to the Chair of the Board, expressing that there is no concern. The Board Caucus was established. Patricio Poblete is the Chair. The Caucus will meet shortly. Staff looked into feasibility and looked into matters. *11. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat* *a. Secretariat update: move from Sugar to CES as CRM* The ccNSO will start using ICANN's new Community Engagement System (CES) to manage stakeholder participation. This will help to streamline the management of ccNSO membership and ensure compliance with applicable laws. https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-02dec24-en.htm *ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS* *12. Approval Action decision on change Sections 4.2 and 4.3 ICANN Bylaws * Resolution for approval to change Fundamental Bylaw Section 4.2 (reconsideration) and Section 4.3 (Independent Review Process for covered actions) - exclude disputes and claims pertaining to decisions Grant program has been adopted. *13. Update Council Election Process by the Election Process Manager* To date, elections have been finalized and *Everton Rodriguez* was elected as a new councilor for LAC Region and *Jordan Carter* was elected as a councillor for AP Region. *14. Update Board Seat 12 Nomination Process by the Nomination Process Manager* Nominations closed in September, with Byron Holland and Nick Wenban-Smith being the two candidates who were nominated, seconded, and accepted their nominations in accordance with the applicable rules. The due diligence process for both candidates is still underway. A Questions & Answers session with the candidates was held during ICANN81, and a virtual follow-up session is scheduled for 4 February 2025 at 14:00 UTC. The election will commence on 4 February 2025 at 00:01 UTC. *15. Appointment members and chairs/vice chairs to committees and working groups, if any* *Draft Resolution* *Decision* *The following people were appointed:* *a. ccNSO liaison to ALAC* Barrack Otieno (AfTLD) *b. ccNSO appointees to the ICANN Meeting Strategy review group* Jodi Anderson (.nz) Molehe Wesi (.za) *c. members 2nd Finance WG* Pablo Rodriguez (.pr) Dmitry Kohmanyuk (.ua) Wafa Dahmani (NomCom appointed Councillor) Atsushi Endo (.jp) Carolyn Bedford (.uk) Sarah Gooch (.uk) Biyi Oladipo (.ng) Alejandra Reynoso (ccNSO Councillor) *d. members ICANN Excellence Award Selection Panel* Wafa Dahmani (NomCom Appointed Councillor) Demi Getschko (.br) *e. ccNSO appointed Mentor to the ICANN* *Fellowship Program * Jenifer Lopez (.pa) *f. ccNSO appointee to the Fellowship Program election Committee * Pablo Rodriguez (.pr) *g. members SOPC* Eric Muthundo Ndungu (.ke) Sami Mohamed Ali (.bh) Jose Rafael Gonzales Guilbert (.hn) Habeeb Wahab (.ng) Molehe Wesi (.za) Gitau Muraguri (.ke) Arinze Francis Alaneme (.ng) Fiona Ongeso (.ke) Charles Noir (.ca) Dejan Djukic (.rs) *FIN2 WG – Second Finance Working Group* The appointment of members to the 2nd. Finance Working Group follows the standard process conducted after a call for volunteers. The chair and vice-chair of the SOPC serve as ex-officio members of the group. *16. Progress Review of DASC – DNS Abuse Standing Committee* The RT (Sean, Molehe, Ai-Chin) conducted interviews. And a matrix was developed, to determine whether the DASC fulfilled its mission as per its ToR. The RT prepared 2 recommendations. Key recommendations: • To Continue DASC: Respondents overwhelmingly supported the continuation of the working group. Exploring new goals, such as focusing on broader threats or expanding outreach to diverse communities, could enhance the group's future impact. • New Focus: The DASC could come up with a flexible description to provide greater clarity and improve understanding for all stakeholders. The report will be finalized by January 9th. and will be submitted to the Council on January 13th. *SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS* *17. Next steps developing roadmap increasing capacity of ccNSO * *Background Material:* Notes from the ICANN81 workshop and mapping of suggestions. The focus is on measurement and identifying ways to enhance the capacity of the ccNSO. This includes succession planning and its impact on resources, presenting an insightful perspective. Key drivers for increasing resources and volunteers begin with effective onboarding and mentoring. The OMC mandate, along with training and learning initiatives, plays a crucial role in this process. After discussions with the Triage Committee, a suggestion was made to hold a second virtual workshop, centered on identifying the specific needs of the ccNSO for growth and improvement. *18. Continuous Improvement Framework & Pilot Holistic Review* *a. Input on CI framework* – *Continuous Improvement* In close collaboration with GRC: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/continuous-improvement-p… <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/continuous-improvement-p…> *b. Progress Pilot Holistic Review* There is ongoing discussion about the timing and role of the PHR in developing a mechanism to review the CIF, given the CI process is still under review. The group is debating whether to pause until the CIF work is finalized, with a decision expected in the next call in January. There is no consensus on the role of the Holistic Review—whether it should focus on restructuring ICANN, assessing SO/AC continuous improvement efforts, or evaluating SO/AC work and recommending restructuring without specific proposals. *19. Preliminary Block Schedule ICANN82* A Joint session with GAC will be added to schedule, on how to build stronger relationships. Liaisons are discussing topics of interest A call for presenters for ICANN82 ccTLD News has been launched https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09dec24-en.htm Sessions will include heat map consultations by IGLC on Internet Governance topics of interest to the ccTLD community. During the welcome session, there is a tentatively scheduled update regarding the Meeting Strategy Review. If you would like any other detailed information, please let me know and I will be happy to provide it. Thank you Kindest Regards, -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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Re: [ALAC-Announce] VOTE RESULTS: ALAC NomCom Delegate from North America
by Seun Ojedeji Dec. 17, 2024

Dec. 17, 2024

Congratulations Ed, all the best in your new role Regards ---- Sent from my mobile kindly excuse typos On Mon, 16 Dec 2024, 6:30 pm Heidi Ullrich via ALAC-Announce, < alac-announce(a)icann.org> wrote: > Dear All, > > > > On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, please note that the ALAC has > appointed Eduardo Diaz to fill the position of ALAC NomCom Delegate from > North America left vacant by the resignation of Glenn McKnight. > > > > On 25 November 2024, Glenn McKnight informed Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, of > his resignation as the NomCom Delegate from North America. > > > > On 12 December 2024 Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair, informed the ALAC Chair > that Eduardo Diaz was the regional recommended candidate for the ALAC > NomCom Delegate from North America. > > > > On 13 December 2024, Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, asked staff to launch a > vote starting Friday, 13 December 2024 for four days for the available > position of the ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the North American Region > left vacant by the resignation of Glenn McKnight. > > > > On 15 December 2024, the ALAC vote to appoint the ALAC Delegate to the > NomCom from the North American Region was completed with a unanimous > selection for Eduardo Diaz. The voting results may be seen here: > https://tally.icann.org/cgi/results?e=5b1f929ca6d. > > > > Eduardo Diaz will complete the remainder of the one-year term that will > start immediately at the conclusion of the ALAC vote through the end of the > 2025 AGM. > > > > Kind regards, > > > > At-Large Staff > > ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community > > Website: 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> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC-Announce mailing list -- alac-announce(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to alac-announce-leave(a)icann.org > > At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance > with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and > the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can > visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or > configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or > disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Draft agenda for ccNSO Council meeting #212
by Laura Margolis Dec. 9, 2024

Dec. 9, 2024

Dear All, Just to inform you that the council meeting Draft Agenda <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> is out. The meeting will take place on December 12th., at noon UTC. This is the brief version: 1. Welcome and roll call ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2. Relevant Correspondence 3. Minutes & Action Items 4. Intermeeting Decisions (since meeting 211, November 2024) 5. Intermeeting Decisions Triage Committee UPDATES 6. Update ECA, IFRT & CSC (written updates) 7. Update Working Groups (written updates) 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) 9. Update ccNSO Website redesign 10. Progress ccPDP3 and 4 Board Consideration 11. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 12. Approval Action decision on change Article 4. ICANN Bylaws 13. Update Council Election Process by the Election Process Manager 14. Update Board Seat 12 Nomination Process by the Nomination Process Manager 15. Appointment members and chairs/vice chairs to committees and working groups, if any 16. Progress Review of DASC SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 17. Next steps developing roadmap increasing capacity of ccNSO 18. Continuous improvement framework & Pilot Holistic Review 19. AOB 20. Next Council Meetings 21. Adjourn Thank you. Best Regards, -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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Report on ccNSO meeting and activities during ICANN81
by Laura Margolis Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

Dear All: Hope this email finds you well. Here is my report about the last council meeting #211 held in Istanbul on November 14th. 2024. You can see the full AGENDA and draft resolutions here <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> . In the last part, I am also including information on some of the sessions during ICANN81, with links to all the recordings included. *7. Working Groups and Committees written updates – will be send and uploaded to wiki space <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> shortly* *10. Approval Action Fundamental Bylaw* Timing of Approval Action Decision by Council. The Board has passed a resolution on November 10th. to amend a Fundamental Bylaw. This triggers the approval action process, which by mutual agreement has been expedited by agreeing to a community forum during ICANN81. This also resulted in a need for the ccNSO to take a decision to approve, object or abstain by mid-December. If no decision, the ccNSO will be considered to have abstained. You can find below the last ccNSO repository for Bylaw changes: *ccNSO repository for Bylaw changes <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=320405837&preview=…> - *Version November 11th. 2024 *11. Update Chair, Vice-Chairs, Councillors, RO’s and Secretariat* * Chair update SO/AC Roundtable* Roundtable: - Agreement on setting up a working group to review the Meeting Strategy, with defined charter and time frame. - It will be comprised of 8 participants + 8 alternates, appointed by the SO/ACs (16 max) - ICANN Org will be a participant and will have different proposals to issues they already have. - Expectation is that the WG will have results by Seattle, for the SO/AC Chairs to have a look and give a sense of them. - Then it will go to public comment. - Optimistically, it goes to the Board by Prague. *12. ccNSO Membership application ccTLD Manager .bd (Bangladesh),* The ccNSO received an application for membership from the ccTLD Manager for .bd (Bangladesh) the Posts and Telecommunications Division, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. No administrative issues showed. * Decision* The ccNSO Council approves the membership of the ccTLD Manager of .bd (Bangladesh) and welcomes the Posts and Telecommunications Division, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh as member of the ccNSO. The chair of the Council is requested to welcome the new member accordingly. The ccNSO Secretariat confirms that the application details are those of the ccTLD Manager as specified in the IANA Database - The ccNSO Secretariat sent a copy of the membership application to IANA Services staff. - IANA Services provided the following information: “there are no pending IANA requests or issues for the ccTLD” *13. Approval generic invite letter* To assist some ccTLD Managers to become members of the ccNSO, the ccNSO Council has contemplated drafting a generic letter of invitation for the ccTLD Managers, who may need such a letter. The draft was circulated to Council for review. The final version (13 November) is submitted for approval. *Decision* The ccNSO Council approves the generic invitation letter to become a member of the ccNSO. The secretariat is requested to post the letter to make it downloadable after this resolution becomes effective. The secretariat is requested to post this resolution as soon as possible. *14. Extension of the duration of the PGA WG <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/pga-wg.htm> – Policy Gap Analysis Working Group * The WG has completed part of this work, but still needs to explore gaps that have not emerged in practical terms. The WG therefore seeks to extend its mandate to ICANN83, allowing it to present its results in Seattle and present its recommendations in Prague. According to its charter the WG had to be introduced by ICANN81, in order to address them and related methods. The WG has completed part of this work, but still needs to explore gaps that have not emerged in practical terms. The WG therefore seeks to extend its mandate to ICANN83, allowing it to present its results in Seattle and present its recommendations in Prague. After ICANN82 and Until ICANN83: explore other gaps *Decision* The ccNSO Council extends the mandate of the Policy Gap Analysis working group up and until ICANN83, with expectation that the chair of the working group provides regular updates to the Council regularly. *15. Appointment members WG and chair/ vice chairs* The following members were approved: a. Appointment Andreas Musielak as chair and Irina Danelia as vice-chair of the SOPC b. Appointment of Régis Massé as chair and Nicklas Pousette as vice-chair of the TLD-Ops Standing Committee. c. Appointment Jennifer Lopez (.pa) Chair of the OMC d. Appointment Sophie Mitchell (.au) to SOPC e. Appointment of Pensri Arunwatanamongkol (.th) and Mourad Melleti (.tn) as members of the UAC f. Appointment Nicky Lisse as member of the OMC g. Appointment Souleymane Oumtanaga (.ci) as member to DASC *16. Call for Volunteers/Expression of Interest* The following call for volunteers will be relaunched: a. ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC For discussion: relaunch the call for expression of interest to serve as liaison to the ALAC b. Two ccNSO appointees to Excellence Award selection panel For decision c. Call for volunteers SOPC For decision d. Call for volunteers GRC The ccNSO Council request the secretariat to launch: ● A call for expression of interest by 26 November and close by 10 December 2024 to serve as ccNSO liaison to the ALAC ● A call for expression of interest by 26 November and close by 10 December 2024 to serve on the Excellence Award selection panel ccNSO Council ● A call for volunteers for the SOPC as soon as possible, and in coordination with the chair and vice-chair of the SOPC. ● A call for volunteers for the ccNSO GRC as soon as possible, and in coordination with the chair and vice-chair of the GRC. The secretariat is requested to post this resolution as soon as feasible. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. *18. Progress Board nomination process* *New Item: Publish progress voting by members on Board seat 12 nomination* For decision: The ccNSO GRC was tasked to test the ccNSO continuous improvement framework as adopted by Council in March 2024. The area for testing this framework was the ccNSO members voting process. As the Board nomination process was expedited, including the members vote, and taking into account the outcomes of the in-person and virtual world cafes, the GRC suggests two interventions to improve the upcoming voting process: - Outreach and informing ccTLD managers in the Caribbean region - Publishing which territory has voted (taking into account that some countries have two ccTLDs: ASCII and IDN, operated by two distinct managers) As the second intervention changes the manner in which the ccNSO conducts its voting, and there is no time to update the relevant guideline, the GRC suggests that the Council approves this intervention prior to the start of the voting. The Board nomination voting is envisioned to start on 4 February 2025. The publication will look like the following: ccTLD - IDN ccTLD - Territory or Country - Region - Voted .ae - United Arab Emirates - AP - pending .af - Afghanistan - AP - pending .al - Albania - EU – pending To avoid any confusion, how was voted by the ccTLD Manager(s) from a territory remains to be confidential. It is the expectation of the GRC that as a result the number of emissaries of the ccTLD Managers will increase, and therefore result in a higher level of participation in the ccNSO voting process. *Progress of process to date* In line with the relevant guidelines and the timeline agreed upon by the ccNSO Council, an election will be held. The election will begin on 4 February 2025 (00:01 UTC), following the completion of due diligence and an opportunity for ccNSO members to interact with the candidates. *Update timeline (change date of Q&A)* For decision: At the request of one of the candidates the Q&A requested to re-schedule the virtual Q&A with the Board Seat 12 candidates. As this requires a change of the Council approved timeline, the Council will need to approve such a change. In preparing this proposal the secretariat consulted the other candidate who expressed no objection. The suggested new date is 4 February 2025 at 14.00 UTC, the day the voting starts, and to avoid collusion with the seasonal break in the southern hemisphere. *19. Next steps review ccNSO Financial Contributions Guideline* According to the ccNSO Financial Guideline that was adopted in November 2013, the Guideline needs to be reviewed (required every 5 years). The first review was undertaken in *November 2018*, resulting in an improvement of the invoicing process. *The second review was introduced at ICANN81*. The chair of the former Finance WG focused on the historical background and core principles of the Guideline, ICANN’s CFO on the underlying value exchange model and related monetary model, and the ccTLD Manager with largest annual contribution to ICANN (.NL) raised the topic of the discrepancy between the aggregate level of financial contributions by the ccTLDs and the total amount the ccTLD community considered reasonable to contribute. Based on these introductions, it was suggested that the review should be conducted by a working group in close collaboration and assisted by ICANN Finance, in line with the manner in which the Finance WG was working. It was also suggested that this group would inform and consult the ccTLD community during the next ICANN82 and make recommendations to the community and Council by ICANN83. To make this possible the following actions are suggested: - Draft charter for such working group. The scope of this group should be focused on reviewing and confirming the model and related monetary model underlying the current financial contribution model with assumption for it to be confirmed, however if deemed necessary because of important shortcoming(s) in the current model, explore possible alternative models. - Explore, review and propose various financial contributions models, including the current banded contribution model, to be considered by the community and Council - Explore and suggest ways in which a discrepancy between level of aggregate contribution and level of reasonable contribution and how the discrepancy between these levels can be overcome, whilst maintaining the principle of voluntariness of the contributions. *23. Next Council Meetings* 12 December 2024 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 212 16 January 2025 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 213 13 February 2025 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 214 *INTERESTING SESSIONS DURING ICANN81* *DASC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm> – DNS Abuse Standing Committee * The DASC Survey’s results were presented to ALAC I am attaching the presentation in this email. If you want to know more information, please contact me and I will be happy to provide it. *I would like to mention that I spoke with Nick Webham-Smith who is the chair of the DASC group to work on making repository public for ALAC Community* *Engaging with the Global Digital Compact (GDC): key insights for ccTLDs in the WSIS+20 Process* This session was organised by the ccNSO IGLC, to review the community engagement with the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and identify takeaways for ccTLDs in the WSIS+20 process, thus empowering ccTLDs globally to navigate and influence the global digital governance landscape effectively. Session chair: Annaliese Williams (.au) Panellists: Manal Ismail (Egypt IDN), Jorge Cancio (GAC CH), Peter Koch (.de), Yuri Takamatsu (.jp), Demi Getschko (.br) Recording available: Zoom Archive <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/Q-1pJcHgy86Q1Bopu6Unde79715w9uI_YCJ_AQdSqZ9…> *ccTLD News part 1* Session chair: Yuri Takamatsu (.jp) - Transformations in the .tr Domain Name Landscape Within Two Years: The Impact of TRABİS | *Erdem Bayrak (.tr)* - VN domain name: incentives to promote digitalization in Viet Nam | Huu Ly Thai (.vn) - Taking Kenyan Schools Online: The Elimu TSO Program with KeNIC and Ajira Digital | Davis Waithaka (.ke) - A Window to the Future: the .au Domain Administration's Future Scenarios Project 2024 | Sophie Mitchell (.au) If you would like to listen the recordings to any of these presentations, please click on the link below: *Zoom Archive <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/Y7DOP_4kVgp5WKNch_RBtsBB1-e-s4b6uGOtWgiGd0C…>* *ccTLD News part 2* *During this session, de new .CO was launched by Thiago Dal-Toe from .co* *Session chair: Guðrun Poulsen (.fo)* - *Artificial Intelligence Policies and Readiness | Masa Drofenik (.si)* - *.UZ Domain on the High-Speed Line | Askhat Gimranov (.uz)* - *New Public tender and updated policies for the ccTLD .co | Thiago Dal-Toe (.co)* - *.tw community engagement | Ian Chang (.tw)* If you would like to listen the recordings to any of these presentations, please click on the link below: *Zoom Archive <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/Y7DOP_4kVgp5WKNch_RBtsBB1-e-s4b6uGOtWgiGd0C…>* Any questions or additional information, please let me know. Thank you. Best Regards, *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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GNSO Council 13 Novvember 2024 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew Nov. 23, 2024

Nov. 23, 2024

Dear all, Just a note to inform you that the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting 13 November 2024 is out. It's going to be another item-packed meeting. For a curated version of the highlighted agenda items, please visit this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> . *GNSO Council Meeting #11 of 2024 held on 13 Nov 2024 <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…>* *Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/x/EYDyEg> | Documents <https://community.icann.org/x/ygAiFg> | Motions <https://community.icann.org/x/yAAiFg>* - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> - Item 3: Consent Agenda - Motion <https://community.icann.org/x/yAAiFg> to Defer the Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) Policy Development Process (PDP) Phase 2 for an Additional Six Months - Motion <https://community.icann.org/x/yAAiFg> to Adopt the Revised Charter for Permanent Standing Committee on Continuous Improvements (SCCI) - *Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) Phase 2 Final Report* - *Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Initiation of Policy Development Process for Latin Script Diacritics* - *Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Policy Status Report (PSR) on Rights Protection Mechanisms PDP Phase 2* - *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Draft Charter on Latin Diacritics* - *Item 8: COUNCIL UPDATE: Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Standing Committee Update* - Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - GNSO Liaison to the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Annual Report - *Item 10: Any Other Business * - *10.1 - Update from GNSO Council Liaison to the Registration Data Policy Implementation Review Team* - *10.2 - Ethics Policy & Statements of Interest (SOIs)* - 10.3 - Review of Project Management Tools - Post-ICANN81 - 10.4 - Farewell to Outgoing Councilors - 10.5 - Open Mic This Council meeting will take place on 13 November at 10:15 - 12:15 UTC, during ICANN81 in Istanbul, and is open to observers both in-person and remotely in listen-only mode via Zoom. If you would like to observe the meeting, please check the ICANN81 Schedule <https://icann81.sched.com/event/1p2L7> for details. Thanks for reading / considering. Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> ------

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by Marcelo Rodriguez Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

Estimados/as Saludos cordiales a todos/as y cada uno/a de ustedes, deseamos se encuentren muy bien de salud junto a sus familias. Atento a que debemos elaborar el *Boletín de LACRALO* es que precisamos que nos envíen sus aportes, en una carilla o dos, las actividades realizadas como Directores/Representantes de LACRALO en ALAC, hasta la fecha de recepción de este correo. Serán reseñas como Finalización de mandatos, Reelectos o Electos para el nuevo periodo *La fecha límite de presentación será el 24 de Noviembre de 2024*. *A este mismo correo*. Aguardamos sus aportes Saludos atentos Marcelo Rodriguez WGComms - LACRALO

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