June 2012 - Ccnso-council - lists.icann.org

ICANN Prague Meeting Guide
by Gabriella Schittek June 14, 2012

June 14, 2012

Dear all, ICANN has now published a meeting guide for the Prague meeting: http://prague44.icann.org/meetings/prague2012/meeting-guide-13jun12-en.pdf Kind regards, Gabi

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Call for Applications for Travel Funding Toronto Meeting
by Gabriella Schittek June 14, 2012

June 14, 2012

Dear all, The ccNSO travel funding committee is now accepting applications to the ICANN meeting in Toronto, Canada 14-19 October 2012. Funding is made available for those who actively participate in the work of the ccNSO and make a special contribution to its projects and meetings. However, you do not need to be a ccNSO member to receive funding! The funding covers an economy class ticket to the travel destination, the hotel costs for the time of the meeting and a per diem. A document with background information and explanations on how the funding shall be distributed is available at: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/ccnso-travel-funding-09nov10-en.pdf If you think you are eligible to receive funding for the Toronto meeting, please send an email to ccnso-travelfunding(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-travelfunding@icann.org> by 12.00 noon UTC on 21 June 2012, at the latest. The email must contain: - Name and contact details of the applicant - A short description of how you think you can contribute to the work of the ccNSO. Please, note that applications without this information will not be considered! - If you are employed: An agreement from the individual that you directly report to at your place of employment. Please, copy him or her in your application email. Kind regards, Gabi

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Announcement on applied-for strings
by Gabriella Schittek June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012

Dear all, ICANN has published an announcement on the applied-for strings, which were revealed today: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-13jun12-en.htm Kind regards, Gabi

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New gTLD strings + applicants list
by Gabriella Schittek June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012

Dear all, You can view the applied for New gTLD strings + applicants at http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-120… Kind regards, Gabi

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FW: ccNSO Application for Membership (.bh)
by Roelof Meijer June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012

Dear fellow councilors, We received an application for membership of the ccNSO from .bh, the ccTLD of Bahrain. The application has been filed by Mohamed Alnoaimi, representing .bh's manager, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). Please see IANA's " all clear" below. If you have any objections to .bh's membership, please let me know before Wednesday 20 June. .bh will be member 133. Best regards, hope to see you all in Prague, Roelof Meijer From: Kim Davies <kim.davies(a)icann.org<mailto:kim.davies@icann.org>> To: Gabriella Schittek <gabriella.schittek(a)icann.org<mailto:gabriella.schittek@icann.org>> Cc: Roelof Meijer <Roelof.Meijer(a)sidn.nl<mailto:Roelof.Meijer@sidn.nl>> Subject: Re: ccNSO Application for Membership (.bh) Hi Gabi, There are no outstanding IANA issues relating to .BH. kim On Jun 5, 2012, at 12:11 AM, Gabriella Schittek wrote: Kim, Does IANA have any outstanding issues with .bh? Thanks, Gabi From: "applications(a)icann.org<mailto:applications@icann.org>" <applications(a)icann.org<mailto:applications@icann.org>> To: "ccnso-applications(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-applications@icann.org>" <ccnso-applications(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-applications@icann.org>> Subject: ccNSO Application for Membership (.bh) Application for Membership Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Confirmation E-mail: malnoaimi(a)tra.org.bh<mailto:malnoaimi@tra.org.bh> cctld: .bh To: ccNSO Membership c/o ICANN Secretary Date: 4/6/2012 Regarding: ccNSO Membership ------------ With this letter, I, Mohamed Alnoaimi declare that Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is the ccTLD manager (as defined in the ICANN bylaws, (Article IX Section (4)(1)) for the .bh and wishes to apply for membership of the ccNSO and that I am duly authorized to make and sign this application for membership on behalf of Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) hereby recognizes the role of the ccNSO within the ICANN structure, and agrees, for the duration of its membership in the ccNSO to: (a) adhere to the rules of the ccNSO, including membership rules; and (b) adhere to ICANN Bylaws as they apply to ccTLDs (Article IX and Annexes B and C of the ICANN bylaws. Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) understands that: (i) membership in the ccNSO is independent of any individual relationship a ccTLD manager has with ICANN or the ccTLD manager's receipt of IANA services. (Article IX Section (4)(3)); and (ii) currently there are no fees payable for ccNSO membership. However, under the ICANN bylaws (Article IX Section (7) (3)), the ccNSO could in the future, subject to members approval, establish membership fees. Signed by Mohamed Alnoaimi for and on behalf of Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA): Name of ccTLD Manager: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Name of Representative: Mohamed Alnoaimi Name of Primary Contact: Mohamed Alnoaimi Primary Contact Address: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority PO Box 10353 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Street Address 5th Floor Building No. 852 Road No. 3618 Seef 436 Primary Contact Telephone Number: +973 1752 0000 Primary Contact E-Mail: malnoaimi(a)tra.org.bh<mailto:malnoaimi@tra.org.bh> *DEFINITION: 1) A ccTLD Manager is the person or organisation referred to in the IANA database entry for a ccTLD under the current heading "Sponsoring Organisation". 2) Where the Sponsoring Organisation is listed in the IANA database as an individual person then that person is the Representative. Where the Sponsoring Organisation is listed in the IANA database as an organisation then the Representative is the individual person who is completing the application form for the organisation and is authorised to do so by the organisation. 3) The Primary Contact is the main contact for the member and should be either the Administrative Contact or Technical Contact listed in the IANA database for the ccTLD.

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ccNSO Council/Board Cocktail Confirmation
by Kristina Nordstrom June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

Dear Councillors, We have now received a confirmation that the Cocktail with the Board will take place on Monday 25 June at 19.00 – 20.00 in the room called Atrium. This will be listed on the calendar as "Networking Event". Kind regards, Kristina

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Open Consultation on ICANN Board Conflicts of Interest Review
by Keith Davidson June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

All, Following on the current Council call, the Independent Expert Report on the ICANN Board Conflicts of Interest Review is now open for consultation. The comment period closes on 6 July. The report and links to comments are found at www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/board-coi-review-report-05jun12-en.htm This is a topic that should be of interest to the ccNSO as a matter of good corporate governance... Cheers Keith

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Dial in details Council Call 12 June 12:00 UTC (with Adobe link)
by Kristina Nordstrom June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

Dear all, Below you can find the dial in details for the Council call next week on 12 June at 12:00 UTC. Please let me know as soon as possible if you require dial out assistance. As per the Council decision at the last meeting we will be using an Adobe Connect meeting room for this meeting. You can find the link below and when the meeting is about to start, just click on the link, choose the option 'enter as a guest', type your full name and enter. Dial in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann/ Conference ID: 5258 http://icann.adobeconnect.com/ccnsocouncil/ Two-way audio will be available in the Adobe Room. Kind regards, Kristina

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Wiki/Adobe Workshop information
by Kristina Nordstrom June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

Dear all, This is a note to let you know that there will be another Wiki/Adobe Workshop in Prague, with most focus on Adobe. It will take place as follows: Monday 25 June in Palmovka/Rokoska 17:00-18:00 CET This time I would like to focus on what you want to learn. Most of you have already had a look at Adobe and Confluence but perhaps you feel that you need more knowledge about something specific. So, if you plan to attend the workshop, please feel welcome to send me any topic suggestions or questions beforehand. There will be no remote participation available for this session. Kind regards, Kristina

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Confirmation of Council meetings in Prague - remote participation
by Kristina Nordstrom June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

Dear Councillors, Please find below a list of the Council meetings in Prague. The Joint ccNSO-GNSO Council meeting on 25 June and the regular ccNSO Council meeting on 27 June will both have phone bridges available (BA), and I would like to ask you to please let me know as soon as possible if you wish to attend either of these two meetings remotely. 25 June - ccNSO Council Preparatory Meeting (CLOSED); Room Barcelona 11:00-12:00 CET 25 June - Joint ccNSO-GNSO Council Meeting; Room Palmovka/Rokoska 12:30-14:00 CET (10:30-12:00 UTC) BA 25 June - ICANN Board/ccNSO Council Networking Event (CLOSED); Room TBD 19:30-20:30 CET 27 June - ccNSO Council Meeting; Room Chez Louis 16:00-17:00 CET (14:00-15:00 UTC) BA All ccNSO related meetings for Prague will be listed at http://ccnso.icann.org/calendar#jun. Kind regards, Kristina

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