Dear All, I hope you are all doing great. The last Council Meeting #219 was held on July 17th., 2025 at 18:00 UTC. *Full AGENDA and Background materials <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/103123991/17+July+2025+-+18+00+UTC+219>* I will highlight on the first part of this report and overview on some Working Groups and Committees and on the second part about the Council Meeting *PART 1* *ccPAIG (ccNSO Policy Implementation Assistance Group – Review Mechanism)* The ccPAIG was established as a new group tasked with supporting the implementation of the Review Mechanism under ccPDP3. Its main responsibility is to assist in translating policy outputs into operational and procedural guidance, ensuring clarity and feasibility for practical implementation. The group plays a key advisory role and will interact with various working groups and committees across the ccNSO. *Appointed Members: *Irina Danelia, Peter Koch, Nick Wenban-Smith, Jordan Carter and Chris Disspain. The group has not a space on the wiki yet. *DASC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm> (DNS Abuse Standing Committee)* The group met on 3 July 2025 to refine its priorities and prepare for ICANN84. The committee reaffirmed its intention to focus on practical, community-relevant work and to align closely with broader ccNSO objectives. As part of its ICANN84 planning, DASC is exploring the organization of webinars in the lead-up to the meeting to raise awareness and stimulate engagement. During the meeting, it was noted that two external entities—Global Signal Exchange, a non-profit initiative by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and DNS Research Federation (DNSRF), and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)—have submitted requests to participate as speakers at ICANN84. The committee is also proposing a joint session with the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) to facilitate dialogue on DNS abuse from both community and governmental perspectives. *IGLC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm> (Internet Governance Liaison Committee)* At its 16 July 2025 meeting, the IGLC reviewed current developments in Internet governance and preparations for ICANN84. Members shared reflections from the WSIS+20 Forum, noting its increasingly intergovernmental tone and limited interaction in plenaries. The need for more forward-looking contributions was emphasized, and members were invited to support the ongoing elements paper consultation. The group also revisited its Prague session, identifying collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency as key themes. The Chair and Vice-Chair will prepare a summary of the outcomes. Looking ahead to ICANN84, the IGLC is planning a working session and contributing to the ccNSO full session. Discussions may align with the WSIS+20 process and consider developments from the Global South and Europe. *PART 2* *ccNSO Council Meeting 219 Report* *Date:* Thursday, 17 July 2025 *Time:* 18:00 – 19:30 UTC *Full AGENDA and Background materials <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/103123991/17+July+2025+-+18+00+UTC+219>* *1. Welcome and Agenda Updates* The starting of the meeting noted two updates to the agenda. Item 14 (approval of IFR recommendations) was rendered informational only, as the IFRT had not formally adopted its final report. Regarding item 16a (CSC selection), a decision was no longer necessary due to the receipt of two complete volunteer applications just before the call deadline. *2. Administrative Matters* *Relevant Correspondence* A letter to Jonathan Zuck (ALAC) concerning the Community Reconsideration Request was acknowledged. *Minutes & Action Items from Meeting 218* Items that were completed from meeting 218: - Publication of the Council Election Process guideline and nomination timelines (Board Seat 11 and Council elections) - Launch of the 360-degree Council review - Publication of resolutions and ToRs for the Disaster Recovery and IANA Public Records study groups - Closure of ccPDP3-RM WG and update of the policy overview - Launch and publication of the ccPAIG RM volunteer call Ongoing items include final debriefings from the 360-degree reviews and a joint message to the ICANN Board Chair from the ccNSO and GNSO regarding deferral of the 3rd CSC Effectiveness Review methodology. *Intermeeting Decisions* - *25 June 2025*: Procedure defined for handling ALAC’s Community Reconsideration Request. - *8 July 2025*: Council voted *not to support* the ALAC Request during a special meeting. *3. Updates* *ECA, IFRT & CSC* Written updates were either submitted or pending. The IFRT (IANA Naming Function Review Team) is expected to publish its final report soon, which will include two recommendations requiring Council action. Peter Koch (IFRT co-chair) noted these are unchanged from the draft report and are expected to receive support before Board submission. *Board Progress on ccPDP4-IDN* Incremental progress was noted, with implementation assessment and review of complex recommendations such as variant management ongoing. *4. Administrative Decisions* *Adoption of FY26–27 Portfolio* The Council adopted the Triage Committee’s recommended portfolio of work for FY26–27, which outlines priorities, resource allocations (volunteer and staff), and a delivery roadmap. Prioritization was critical due to limited resources. Key work areas include: - Information sharing (Internet Governance, DNS Abuse, Universal Acceptance, Tech Day) - Policy development (ongoing work for ccPDP3 RM implementation and ccPDP4) - Bylaw-mandated ICANN participation (e.g. Review of Reviews) - Foundational activities (governance and administration of the ccNSO) The Council agreed to: - Launch the *Disaster Recovery Study Group* around ICANN84 - Begin preparations for the *IANA Data Accuracy Study Group* before ICANN84, leveraging the event to build interest and participation Remember that this 2 study groups were decided as a result of the work of the PGA WG (Policy Gap Analysis Working Group) *Board Seat 11 – Nomination Process* A discussion was held on the relevance of the "None of the Above" option in the election ballot. It was agreed that: - If only one candidate is nominated and accepts, *no election will be held* - If two or more candidates are nominated, *the “None of the Above” option will be removed* from the ballot Concerns included the historical ambiguity and redundancy of the option, as well as procedural inefficiency. *Resolution passed*, effective seven days after publication due to its impact on members. *5. Deferred and Informational Matters* *Approval of 2nd IANA Function Review Team (IFRT2) Recommendations* No decision was taken. The item was deferred to the August 2025 meeting. The Council is expected to approve: - *Recommendation 1*: Remove policy details from the IANA Naming Function Contract - *Recommendation 2*: Identify and reference DNSSEC policy authority in the Contract *6. Appointments to Committees and Working Groups* The following appointments were confirmed: - *IGLC*: Jaijit Bhattacharya - *MPC*: Heidy Isabel Hernandez Lopez - *ccPAIG*: Irina Danelia, Peter Koch, Nick Wenban-Smith, Jordan Carter, Chris Disspain *7. CSC Related Matters* *a. Progress on Member Selection* This item was overtaken by events. Two valid applications were received before the deadline, making an extension unnecessary. *b. Bylaw and Charter Updates* Bart Boswinkel provided an update: - CSC adopted SLA change mechanisms to enable full review of IANA Naming Services SLAs (starting at ICANN84) - Proposed bylaw changes reflect recommendations of the 2nd CSC Effectiveness Review Team - Discussion ongoing regarding alternates and frequency of reviews No decision required. *8. Substantive Topics* *Review of Reviews – Progress* The Council reviewed the evolving process for a cross-community group to reform ICANN's review mechanisms. Recent milestones: - Draft charter was prepared by Biyi Oladipo, Jordan Carter, Alejandra Reynoso and Chris Disspain - Engagement with ICANN (Theresa Swinehart, Becky Burr, Tripti) confirmed no showstoppers from ICANN Org - Informal discussions continued in SO/AC Chairs calls - If consensus is reached, the ICANN Board will initiate the CCG process *Charter details:* - Membership: 2 per SO/AC, 2 Board members, 2 senior Org reps (max 18 members) - Deliverables: fact-finding to begin in ICANN84, proposals by ICANN85. The ccNSO delegation will be selected according to its internal nomination procedures. *9. ICANN84 Planning* The block schedule is in development. Planned sessions: - *Community session on Review of Reviews* (Monday) - *Meetings with GAC, RSSAC, and ICANN Board* - *GAC-UA & ccNSO-UAC joint session* (Saturday) - Topics may include European regulatory approaches and structural evolution *10. Any Other Business* - *Maarten Simon’s note* on IANA-related intellectual property transfer from IETF Trust to IPMC was introduced. - The *final report of the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIP)* was circulated. A workshop is proposed for ICANN84 to discuss implementation. This framework is intended to replace the current Organizational Review process. If you need more details on any of the topics, please let me know and I will be happy to provide them. Remember that this report and rest of information on what is going on at the ccNSO are uploaded in our Liaison’s wiki space. <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99711461/ALA...> Thank you. Kindest Regards, *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl@gmail.com +59899690992 ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Report...>