Dear all, I hope you are doing fine. Please find below a summary of the main discussions, decisions, and action points from the ccNSO Council Meeting #229 held on 21 May 2026. Full Agenda and Background Materials <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/685408257/2...> WG written updates <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99711461/ALA...> – May 2026 *Administrative Matters* - Minutes from Meeting #228 were approved. - All outstanding action items from Meeting #228 were completed, except for one item assigned to the Triage Committee, which remains scheduled for future work. *Intermeeting and Triage Updates* - Approval comments regarding the Co-Chair's Review of Reviews refined outline were adopted between meetings. - The Triage Committee reviewed three requests and made recommendations related to NomCom leadership expressions of interest, approval/rejection actions, and Ombuds survey participation. - Discussion took place regarding the Triage Committee mandate and decision-making authority, with additional discussions expected offline. *Policy and Working Group Updates* - Progress on ccPDP4-IDN and implementation activities continues. A caucus group is reviewing policy sections and identifying implementation considerations. Four clarification questions for the ccNSO are expected. - Progress on the Review of Reviews initiative and upcoming planning for Seville was noted. - Updates were provided on the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1, including the appointment of Nick Wenban-Smith as Vice Chair. *Chair and Community Updates* - Jordan Carter's continuation on Council following affiliation changes was confirmed without objections. - The Chair's meeting with ICANN leadership was postponed and will be rescheduled. - Updates were shared from regional organizations including CENTR, LACTLD, and APTLD activities. *Decisions Approved* The Council approved: - Adoption of the ccNSO Board Director Removal, NomCom Board Director Removal, and Board Recall Guidelines. - Launch of a call for volunteers for a ccNSO appointee to the NomCom. - Multiple appointments: • Luis Diego Espinoza as Vice Chair of Tech WG • Irina Danelia and Charles Noir for the Planning Prioritization Process Group • Grace Mwikarago as member of MPC Discussion took place regarding how abstentions should be handled in combined (omnibus) resolutions, particularly when a councillor is directly affected by only part of a decision, and how the rationale for such abstentions should be documented in future meeting records." *Portfolio and Work Planning* - Portfolio monitoring and work plan updates were presented. - Some study groups will require additional time and now target completion by ICANN87. - Staff changes in the Secretariat beginning in October may impact the launch of new initiatives, with recommendations to delay additional work until transition activities stabilize. *Upcoming Activities* - Updated Board Nomination Guidelines were introduced and opened for Council review, with comments due by 29 May. - Preparations for ICANN86 in Seville continue, including Council preparation calls, meeting planning, and agenda coordination. This report, as well as more information is uploaded in the ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Report...> *I will send you an email, shortly regarding the recommended sessions for ICANN86.* Thank you! Best regards, Laura Margolis -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl@gmail.com +59899690992 Teams: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Report...>