August 2013 - Ccnso-council

Invitation to ccNSO Webinar 27 March 08:00/19:00 UTC
by Kristina Nordstrom Nov. 6, 2013

Nov. 6, 2013

Dear all, The suggestion to have a ccNSO newcomer webinar was met with positive reactions and we have decided to move forward. The webinar will be held on Wednesday 27 March on two occasions: 08:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC. If you wish to participate, just join the session most convenient for your timezone. Adigo numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Conference ID: 6565 Adobe Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/ccnso2013/ If you need a dial out for the session please let me know as soon as possible. Two-way audio will be available in the Adobe room. The webinar is open to anyone interested in the function of the ccNSO and its role within ICANN and we will also touch on ccNSO activities at ICANN meetings. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might find it useful. You do not need to rsvp, just show up! Kind regards, Kristina

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Triage Committee
by Byron Holland Sept. 9, 2013

Sept. 9, 2013

Greetings, In light of my new role as ccNSO Chair, I am going to step down from the Triage Committee. Best regards, Byron Byron Holland President & CEO Canadian Internet Registration Authority Twitter: cira001 Blog: http://blog.cira.ca/

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NomCom member Volunteer sought
by Gabriella Schittek Sept. 3, 2013

Sept. 3, 2013

Dear all, We are now looking for a volunteer to serve on ICANN's Nominating Committee (NomCom) on behalf of the ccNSO. The Committee is tasked to select eight members of the ICANN Board and other key positions within the ICANN structure. The NomCom is designed to function independently from the Board, the Supporting Organisations, and Advisory Committees. NomCom members act only on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the scope of the ICANN mission and responsibilities assigned to it by the ICANN Bylaws. This means that even if you are delegated on behalf of the ccNSO, you are not accountable to the ccNSO. The NomCom works primarily through teleconferences and email, but also meet face-to-face during the ICANN meetings. For more information, see http://nomcom.icann.org/ For questions, please contact Joette Youkhanna: joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org Should you be interested in this position, please, let me know by Friday, 6 September at the latest. Please, also add a brief note, motivating why you wish to serve on this position. Kind regards, Gabi

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Initial Evaluation phase of new gTLD programme concluded
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2013

Dear all, ICANN has concluded the Initial Evaluation phase of the new gTLD programme. More than 1,700 applications have now moved to the next steps in the programme. Out of the 1,930 new gTLD applications submitted, 1,745 applications passed the Initial Evaluation, 32 have gone into Extended Evaluation, and 121 were withdrawn from the programme: www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-30aug13-en.pdf Kind regards, Gabi

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Dotless Domain Names Prohibited
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 30, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

Dear all, The ICANN Board New gTLD Programme Committee (NGPC) has adopted a resolution, affirming that "dotless domain names" are prohibited: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30aug13-en.htm Kind regards, Gabi

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Theresa Swinehart rejoins ICANN as Senior Advisor on Global Strategy
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 28, 2013

Aug. 28, 2013

Dear all, Theresa Swinehart, which many of you may know, is rejoining ICANN as Senior Advisor to the President on Global Strategy: http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-28aug13-en.pdf Kind regards, Gabi

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ICANN FY 2014 Operating Plan and Budget approved
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 28, 2013

Aug. 28, 2013

Dear all, The ICANN Board has approved the ICANN's Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Plan and Budget: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-27aug13-en.htm Kind regards, Gabi

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Call for Volunteers to Affirmation of Commitment Reviews Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT-RT)
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 28, 2013

Aug. 28, 2013

Dear all, ICANN is inviting you to apply for volunteer Review Team Member positions, to serve on the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT-RT). For more information on its purpose and work, see: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-16aug13-en.htm Applications are welcome until 1 October 2013. Kind regards, Gabi

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Council Approval IDN ccPDP Draft Board Report ( by 23 August 2013)
by Bart Boswinkel Aug. 26, 2013

Aug. 26, 2013

Dear all, Please find included the draft Board Report for approval by the Council by 23 August 2013. Once approved, the report will be finalized ( insert the date of approval) and send to the ICANN Board of Directors. The draft Board Report is structured in a similar way as the Final and Members Report: 0 Executive summary 1.Background and Introduction ( more concise, if compared with the previous reports) 2. ccNSO Recommendation ( two-parts) 3. Process to date ( more extended, no next steps described) Included are now also A reference to the Final Report ( Annex C) Reference to the Members Report ( Annex D) Copy of notification of the chair of the GAC ( Annex E) If you have any comments etc. please send them to the list or me directly as soon as possible. Next steps: After approval of the Board Report, the Issue Manger has to submit the report to the ICANN Board of Directors. Once submitted, the Board will meet to discuss the Report and take a vote ( section 15 Annex B), potentially pending the receipt of GAC advise or opinion. Background With adoption of the ccNSO Council Recommendation by the membership, it has now become a ccNSO Recommendation and ready to be conveyed to the ICANN Board of Directors. According to the ccPDP rules (section 14, Annex B). The ccNSO Recommendation needs to be included in a report to be approved by the Council and then to be submitted to be Board. Also according to section 14 the Board Report must at least contain the following: a. A clear statement of the ccNSO recommendation (included, section 2 of the draft Report) b. The Final Report submitted to the Council (pro forma included in Annex C of the draft Report: with a link to the report); and c. the Members' Report. Pro Forma included as Annex D: with a link to the report) Kind regards, Bart

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Call for Volunteers - Study Group on Voting Quorum Rule
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 26, 2013

Aug. 26, 2013

Dear all, We are looking for volunteers to a Study Group that will look into the necessity of the requirement to have a quorum during ccNSO Votings. The Group will meet through telephone conferences, most likely on a bi-weekly basis. Its members are expected not only to actively participate on the calls, but also to devote some time to discuss relevant matters on a specially dedicated email list and to help with the drafting of a Study Group report. Please, can those of you interested in joining this group let me know by next Friday, 30 August, at the latest. Thanks, Gabi

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