Dear All: I hope you are doing fine. Here is a summary report from the last ccNSO Council Meeting #221 This is the just submitted response to request for comments Root Server System Governance Working Group. <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/functional-model-for-root...> *Report of the ccNSO Council Meeting #221* *Date:* Thursday, 18 September 2025 *Time:* 21:00 UTC Full Agenda - Background Documents - Relevant Correspondence <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/103123999/1...> ------------------------------ *1. Welcome* AOB items announced: 1. Update by OMC. 2. Request from Tech WG Chair. 3. Announcement: ICANN adopted a Code of Conduct for community participation. ------------------------------ *2. Relevant Correspondence* Tripti Sinha’s communication to SO/AC Chairs regarding the Review of Reviews CCG Charter Approval and Board Appointed Participants was noted and scheduled for later discussion. ------------------------------ *3. Action Items* - *Action items:* All from Meeting 220 were completed. These included: - Sharing the Finance WG Final Report with ICANN CEO. - Updating guidelines with the new Banded Model. - Publishing resolutions on IFRT adoption and IANA IP rights transfer. - Appointments and working group updates. ------------------------------ *4–5. Intermeeting Decisions* No Council or Triage Committee decisions since Meeting 220. ------------------------------ *6–8. WG Updates <https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Yy33VRHtchfaDpI0sytrp5iszogpE-6kmvGp2HIKKY/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6o3pcrbrtmvy>* Written updates from ECA, IFRT, CSC, Working Groups, and Liaisons noted. ------------------------------ *10. ccPDP4-IDN <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/idn-cctld-strings.htm> – Board Consideration* Patricio Poblete reported progress: the second reading of the validation procedure is done; further in-depth discussions are upcoming. ------------------------------ *11. Review of Reviews (RoR CCG)* - Alejandra Reynoso noted delays and lack of co-chairs but highlighted that the process has started. - Preparations ongoing for ICANN84 in Dublin: prep week session, 2 plenaries, and a ccNSO internal session. ------------------------------ *12. “How We Meet” CCG* Alejandra Reynoso summarized past consultations and the upcoming development of an implementation plan based on ICANN CEO’s decisions. ------------------------------ *13. Nomination Process – ICANN Board Seat 11* Joke Braeken reported that ICANN Legal confirmed due diligence for Patricio Poblete was completed with no issues. ------------------------------ *14. Council Selection Process* - Joke Braeken reported that nominations were received from most regions; pending confirmations from Latin America/Caribbean and North America. - Councillors were suggested not to wait until the last minute (nomination period closes 30 September). ------------------------------ *15. Updates – Chair, Vice-Chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat* - *Chair updates:* - Planning ccNSO webinar with LACTLD. - Successful presentation at APTLD (SOPC showcased). - SO/AC Chairs meetings discussed topics like risk aversion, meeting guidelines, and RoR. - Bart reported on ccPAIG’s first meeting post-adoption of the Review Mechanism policy. ------------------------------ *16. CSC Matters* - *Membership:* Full slate approved by ccNSO Council Selection Committee and GNSO; term starts 1 October 2025. - *Bylaws/Charter updates:* ICANN org drafting text on alternates and review frequency; awaiting legal feedback. ------------------------------ *17. Draft Response – RSS Governance WG* - Draft response to public comments on the RSS Functional Model was adopted. - Resolution passed: Chair submitted the response; Secretariat to publish it. - Vote: All in favour; Peter Koch abstained. ------------------------------ *18. Appointments to Committees & Working Groups* Appointments approved: - *MPC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/mpwg.htm> Effectiveness Review Team:* Olga Cavalli, Irina Danelia, Khaled Khelifi, Peter Koch, Sean Copeland. - *SOPC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sopiwg.htm>:* Mostofa Al Mahmud. - *Study Group on IANA Disaster Recovery:* Peter Koch, Antonia Chu, Barrack Otieno, Irina Danelia, Katrina Sataki, Jodi Anderson. ------------------------------ *19. ICANN84 Preparations* - Highlights include: - Joint sessions with RSSAC and GAC (focus on domain abuse). - WIPO presentation during Welcome. - Review of Reviews and GRC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/grc.htm> World Café sessions. - IANA Study Group and Disaster Recovery discussions. - Councillors asked to propose topics for the joint Board session. ------------------------------ *20. Any Other Business (AOB)* - *Buddy Program:* OMC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/omc.htm> launched updated ccNSO newcomer buddy initiative. - *Tech WG <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/techwg.htm> Request:* Proposal to amend ToR to add Tech WG Chair as ex-officio member of the Disaster Recovery Study Group. After discussion, the Council agreed to decline politely. - *ICANN Code of Conduct:* Adopted for community participation; SO/ACs expected to implement. Suggested review by GRC. This is all for now! Thank you for reading. If you have any questions or topics you would like me to deep dive, please let me know and I will be happy to answer. Kindest Regards, *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...>