Find out the latest about the ccNSO. ccNSO Newsletter | September 2020 Join the ccTLD News Session The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites you to attend the upcoming pre-ICANN69 Virtual ccTLD News Sessions. There are two options to participate. Kindly note that the two sessions each have a separate agenda. For all relevant information, including a short summary of the presentations, details how to join and session recordings, visit the ccNSO workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> . Session chair will be Barbara Povse (.si), MPC chair. Tuesday, 29 September 2020 11:00 UTC | Join meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> - Successful transition of the .vu ccTLD | Andrew Molivurae (.vu) - Study on legislative harmonization concerning Indonesian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Procedure | Mira Fajriyah (.id) - Trademark protection mechanisms in .ua ccTLD | Svitlana Tkachenko (.ua) - The first decade of Russian IDN ccTLD .РФ: our experience and feedback | Maria Kolesnikova (.ru) Thursday, 1 October 2020 19:00 UTC | Join meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> - The European ccTLDs’ response to the EU digital agenda| Polina Malaja (CENTR) - Critical infrastructure laws In Australia | name TBC (.au) - Policy updates and activities at the .ng ccTLD during the covid-19 pandemic | Edith Udeagu (.ng) - .ar top level domain Opening - Digital Assistance Program | Romina Auletta Guirardo (.ar) Council nominations closing soon In March 2021, at the conclusion of ICANN70, the 3-year term of the following ccNSO Councillors ends: - Africa: Abdalla Omari, - Asia Pacific: Young Eum Lee, - Europe: Katrina Sataki, - Latin America/Caribbean: Margarita Valdes, - North America: Byron Holland. At the start of September, the ccNSO opened a call for nominations to fill those seats as per the timeline <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> approved by the ccNSO Council. The nomination- and secondment procedure closes on Wednesday, 30 September 2020 (23:59 UTC). Read more here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> During a recent Council Election Webinar, the ccNSO Chair and Councillors gave an overview of the election process and address the need to replace Councillors at reasonable and regular intervals. Moreover, they provided further information about the required skill sets for Councillors, the time commitment and working methods of the ccNSO Council. Consult the webinar recording <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> . Get ready for ICANN69 ccNSO Members Meeting Which sessions are planned as part of the ICANN69 Virtual ccNSO Members Meeting? Please refer to the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o2PfTokq1Mcy8fqQyChASBTHTFSs7aiiEcJyQ0vrKEcgZQMTxl-u0oz2FYoV_rzshuNeQ10ep6c9O5bPiJmRB5nQSvaKTb46eN1O1nSqj2_7oUYiiLVklkNq0VgFs7vYwKjCbft7UAg4eaenE941ui0LKDv33lywGPgZkL7hJSFqq28XBgwV1QEpidaMqIc=&c=LAk1qQ3xJOhYm82nuqfOQY6k1S_bjCQTZ1KHP23EIiIfLdmt9jhmVA==&ch=n-AYG3oNRDH9og7PWQFCVcCz4lJSlknqiv7TdwDUc2xKjrxTqdCKRg==>ccNSO Members Meeting workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> for the most current information, including detailed agendas, and a summary of the topics covered. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN69 here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> . ccNSO Sessions: What to expect? The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) program begins on Tuesday, 13 October, with the ccNSO Members Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>. The first session will focus on governance of the ccNSO, and the second session will provide members with an opportunity to meet with candidates for the ccNSO Council. On Wednesday, 14 October, there is a meeting by the Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>), followed by presentations and panel discussions about the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, 15 October, the Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>) will meet, followed by a question and answer session where the ccNSO members and others have an opportunity to interact with the candidates for ICANN Board Seat 12, preparing the ccNSO membership for elections in November. The final session of the ccNSO Members Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 20 October, when ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community participate in a question and answer session with the ccTLD-related ICANN Board members. Tech Day <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>, a workshop open to all community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics, will be held on Monday, 19 October. The <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o2PfTokq1BkZIN2tkbDL__oyXhaxTtuKLSK49IA8c0_fIbxuGoWkt8ZQuEESV0yZWa78xdV8WGs6NK4GvwFPyGPCzYz-lGRljWyAvm7j_JFNciYGNtlmkUOPRFowAcVL71Aq3esXHrZEiYl5skJMr7GQ6B70YuH1bBfJq4GeSg==&c=LAk1qQ3xJOhYm82nuqfOQY6k1S_bjCQTZ1KHP23EIiIfLdmt9jhmVA==&ch=n-AYG3oNRDH9og7PWQFCVcCz4lJSlknqiv7TdwDUc2xKjrxTqdCKRg==>ccNSO Council <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> will meet on Wednesday, 21 October 2020. The detailed ccNSO schedule, including a summary of the topics covered and remote participation details for ICANN69, is available on the ccNSO <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> ICANN69 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> . ccNSO links to bookmark now - ccNSO Schedule & Remote Participation Hub <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>: The one-stop page for all your remote participation queries - Agenda Tech Day <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> - Agenda ccNSO Members Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>  The ccNSO schedule at ICANN69 This schedule is subject to changes. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN69 here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> . Please note that participation links will be posted 24 hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. The session schedule will display in your local time, based on the time set for your device where you view the website. Tuesday, 13 October 2020 - ccNSO Members meeting: Governance | 10:00-11:30 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: Q&A with ccNSO Council Candidates | 12:00-13:30 UTC - Joint session: ccNSO & ICANN Board | 14:00-15:00 UTC Wednesday, 14 October 2020 - IGLC | 10:00-11:30 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: the impact of Covid-19 on ccTLD managers | 12:00-13:30 UTC (part 1) - ccNSO Members meeting: the impact of Covid-19 on ccTLD managers | 14:00-15:00 UTC (part 2) Thursday, 15 October 2020 - Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee | 10:00-1130 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: Q&A with Board Seat 12 Candidates | 12:00-13:30 UTC - ccPDP Retirement Working Group | 14:00-15:00 UTC Monday, 19 October 2020 - Tech Day | 08:30-12:00 UTC (break TBD) Tuesday, 20 October 2020 - Joint session: ccNSO and GNSO Councils | 10:30-12:00 UTC - ccNSO Members meeting: Q&A with cccTLD-related ICANN Board Members | 12:30-14:00 UTC Wednesday, 21 October 2020 - ccNSO Council Meeting | 12:30-14:00 UTC Materials and recordings will be shared on the ICANN69 meeting schedule <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>. Meeting registration is required to access this information. ICANN69 Prep Week schedule The Prep Week webinars <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>, organised by ICANNorg, are intended to help prepare the community for the ICANN69 Virtual Annual General Meeting. To attend any of the webinars, please register for ICANN69 here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...> . ccNSO Council highlights The ccNSO Council conducted its monthly meeting on 17 September 2020. The agenda and relevant background material are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>, and the resolutions approved by the ccNSO Council are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aj0k36sMCVuLme3Q0P8cU-0wHSDGPjdDArk68PIKM3I-o...>. 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