January 2017 - Ccnso-council

ccNSO Members Meeting ICANN58: seeking candidate presenters (ccTLD News Session)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

Dear All, The next ccNSO Members’ Meeting takes place on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 March 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The latest version of the ccNSO Members’ Meeting schedule for ICANN58 has been published here: https://ccnso.icann.org/meetings/copenhagen58 (draft schedule – subject to changes!) If your registry would like to give a presentation at the ICANN58 ccNSO Member Days, please contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>. Currently we are only looking for presentations to be held during the ccTLD News Session, covering for instance recent developments, ccTLD activities, ccTLD management, experiences worth sharing (what worked, and what did not?), etc. Candidate presenters are invited to send the following information to Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, at their earliest convenience - no later than Tuesday 24 January 2017: · Session relevant for your presentation: ccTLD news · Exact title of your presentation: · Full name of the presenter · company/ccTLD of the presenter: · Short summary of your presentation (2-3 sentences): · Estimated time needed to present: This information is crucial for the Programme Working Group, to be able to plan the schedule. The summary of your presentation will be published online, prior to the meeting. Depending on the amount of proposals, the Programme Working Group cannot always guarantee a slot to all volunteers. Your summary will be very helpful in the selection process. No interpretation services will be provided during the ccNSO Members meeting, therefore please take in consideration that the presentation are held in English. We look forward to your feedback. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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organizational review of the ccNSO - call for volunteers for a Working Party
by Joke Braeken Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

Dear all, During the ccNSO council call of 12 Jan 2017, the next preliminary steps of the process and schedule of the second organizational review of the ccNSO were discussed. One of the topics discussed was the need to appoint a Working Party, post ICANN58 (Copenhagen meeting), and the need to start organizing the activities leading up to the review now, which includes a briefing call with relevant ICANN staff and a conversation with the Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the ICANN Board. At the 12 Jan call, the Council agreed that ultimately the working party should include: 5 Councillors appointed by the ccNSO members; 1 (former) NomCom appointed Councillor; 5 members form the broader ccTLD community - to be included post Copenhagen. So at this stage, and as agreed: * The ccNSO councilors are requested to nominate one member on a regional basis (one per region) * The NomCom appointed councilors are requested to nominate a (former) NomCom appointed Councillor. To that end Jordi Iparraguirre, Celia Lerman Friedman and Hong Xue are included in this email. If you could work out among yourself per group who will participate/ has an interest that would be much appreciated. Please inform the ccNSO Secretariat (ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org)<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org)> , no later than Thursday 19 January 2017, 23:59 UTC, who from your region and who of the (former) NomCom appointed Councillors will be participating. Next steps: Once the (former) Council members have put their names forward, the secretariat will organize a webinar between members and ICANN staff, in week 5 (between 30 January and 03 February), prior to the next Council call scheduled for 9 February. The purpose of this webinar is to explain the scope of the review, the process itself, the anticipated roles of the Council and Working Party and Independent Reviewer. We will launch a doodle poll to determine the preferred date of this webinar. In Copenhagen, the following activities will be organized: · Meeting with the OEC and relevant ICANN staff. For that meeting the ccNSO appointed ICANN Board members will be invited as well. · Session during the ccNSO Member Meeting, to engage the community. Current the session is scheduled at Tuesday 14 March, between 15:15 and 15:45 local time. Background: According to ICANN Bylaws section 4.4 (a) Section 4.4(a), calls for a periodic review “of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, ….by an entity or entities independent of the organization under review.” As per the Bylaws, the goal of these reviews shall be “to determine: (i) whether that organization, council or committee has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, (ii) (if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness and (iii) whether that organization, council or committee is accountable to its constituencies, stakeholder groups, organizations and other stakeholders”. These Organizational Review “shall be conducted no less frequently than every five years, based on feasibility as determined by the Board. Each five-year cycle will be computed from the moment of the reception by the Board of the final report of the relevant review Working Group.” The Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the Board (OEC), previously known as the Structural Improvements Committee (SIC), is engaged in the process from the Board side. It is the understanding that the 2nd ccNSO review will be kicked off at its earliest in July 2017. For further information see: https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/org For Information on the 1st review see: https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/org/ccnso Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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Selection ALAC liaison
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

Dear all, Per Council decision, the secretariat is initiating the selection process for the position ccNSO Liaison to ALAC. Please find included: · Description of the nomination procedure (see below) · Information regarding the two candidates (was already included in material for the 12 January Council meeting) You are requested to submit the name of your preferred candidate either to the ccNSO secretariat (ccNSOsecretariat(a)icann.org)<mailto:ccNSOsecretariat@icann.org)> or to me directly ( bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org<mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> ), with subject line: Selection ALAC liaison. PLEASE SEND YOUR EMAIL BY THURSDAY 19 JANUARY 23.59 UTC Thank you and kind regards, Bart Selection Process Introduction As decided on the most recent Council meeting (12 January) you are requested, to select the ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC. As agreed the selection will be done using the standard selection process. The applicants The list of applicant and their application letters etc. are included again. As none of the applicants is a member of Council, all Councillors are eligible to participate in the nomination process, you are all requested to send the name of your preferred candidate. Selection and procedure Based on the material provided, you are requested to assess which candidate you find most suited as liaison to ALAC. To assist you in your assessment the description of liaisons role as included in the call for volunteers is included (see below. Once you completed your assessment you are requested to mail your preference to Bart (bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org<mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> , or the ccNSO secretariat (ccNSOsecretariat(a)icann.org)<mailto:ccNSOsecretariat@icann.org)> with subject line: Selection ALAC liaison PLEASE SEND YOUR EMAIL BY THURSDAY 19 JANUARY 2017 23.59 UTC Administrative Procedure After we received your email, we will acknowledge receipt and include a ballot number and date of receipt. On 20 JANUARY 2017 we will circulate an email to the list, which will include an overview in the following format: - Ballot number, - Date ballot was received, - preferred candidate per ballot. This email will also include the total level of preference per candidate. As agreed by Council resolution and in accordance with the relevant ccNSO Guideline the candidate receiving most supportive votes, is selected. In the event the two candidates are equally preferred run-off selection will be needed. Roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC * To participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of the ALAC on an ongoing and longterm basis * To communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the ALAC; * To report to the ccNSO on current and upcoming activities of the ALAC that may be of relevance to the ccNSO and broader ccTLD community. * If feasible and considered relevant ask to the ccNSO for advance guidance, if any, on matters that are going to be discussed by ALAC. * Participate in ALAC-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare the f-2-f meetings, if any.

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NOTES: ccNSO Council Meeting, 12 January 2017, 19.00 UTC
by Joke Braeken Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

Dear All, Please find below the notes from the ccNSO Council Meeting from 12 January 2017, 19.00 UTC Best regards. Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org<http://ccnso.icann.org/> 1) Welcome and Apologies happy New Year by the chair ==>Administrative Topics 2) Minutes and Actions Minutes circulated on 6 Jan. No comments received. All action items complete. Any questions/comments? Feel free to jump in. 3) Overview inter-meeting Council decisions SSR2: top 3 members appointed to review team. If there is the need by other SO/AC chairs to fill additional slots, the other candidates are also put forward. (to be discussed under item 7 as well) Katrina to inform staff and chair about our selection. Byron: logistics/timing - timing and process going forward from here? Katrina: your question will be addressed under item 7. 4) Appointments and call volunteers 4.1 Appointment ccNSO Liaison to ALAC 2 candidates: Wafa & Ben. Their application material was presented to the council. We need to select one of them by the end of next week. Secretariat to launch the process tomorrow. Deadline to submit preference: end next week. 4.2 Appointment Volunteers Ethos Awards Committee Nigel & Margarita put their names forward. Thank you. Movers? Ching Seconders? Byron / Alejandra Against? no-one Abstentions? no-one 4.3 Appointment (interim) co-chair CCWG Auction Proceeds Mathieu, Peter, Ching: asked for their opinion on the interim chair. Do we need one? If yes, who volunteers? Ching volunteered to be interim co-chair, Mathieu supported him. Peter objects for the ccNSO to appoint a co-chair to this CCWG. Peter: I am not against someone from ccNSO as co-chair. just a warning. It is about funds that do not come from our members, but organisations under the umbrella of the GNSO. However, it is already in archives of GNSO: there is already a reference to Ching as co-chair. Would be wrong to change our minds now. This is an interim co-chair, we might reconsider our position later. Ching: Mathieu and I agree on the caution Peter warned us for. I shared this concern with Jonathan Robertson (co-chair). He is aware. Positive sign that ccNSO wants to send its voice to this WG. Katrina: we already agreed to participate. at this point we have an interim co-chair. we could perhaps revisit this in Johannesburg. We could decide either not to have a co-chair, or to remove the "interim" from the title. 4.4 Call for volunteers ccNSO liaison to GNSO Patrick Myles will step down. Needs to be replaced. Movers? Nigel Seconded? Alejandra Any comments/questions? Acknowledgement of good job Patrick did by Ching and Barrack ==> Substantive topics 5) Adoption Final report and closure WG EPSRP, submission of Final report to the ICANN Board of Directors WG prepared a report for public comment. Support from ALAC, GAC, Verisign. Critical document submitted by SSAC. Discussions in HYD resulted in an updated report by SSAC. WG asked to adjust its report, if deemed necessary. They adjusted the report indeed. Added conservatism principle, and RFC6912 requirements should be taken into account. Minor further tweaks. The updated report by the WG was submitted to the council. Mover? Stephen Seconder? Byron Against ? none Abstentions? none All in favour Hiro was on this WG. Thank you. 6) Organizational review ccNSO and timeline. We need to undergo this review, done by independent examiner. We need to have a working party: 1 councilor from each region + 1 NomCom Council member. Working Party to be in place by the end of next week. Peter Van Roste: I am invited to the RIPE roundtable in BRU on 24/01. Discussing accountability of different communities. Also GAC reps there. They asked me to talk about accountability and organisational reviews in ccTLDs. Jean-Jacques Sahel is covering accountability reviews. Might be good to update them on the ccNSO review. Are any slides available? Bart: on previous call we shared some slides we received from ICANN staff. This is public. On the ICANN website there is a high level overview of reviews. First step: council members who will participate need to get up to speed, then we can have a meeting with the board committee (OECD). Doubt we could organise a call before the 24th. This meeting with OECD will define the scope of the review itself. We are well ahead of the curve at this stage. 7) Clarification processes and procedures Specific Reviews answering Byron's question: Katrina will submit names of 3 selected candidates + the additional 3. The process is not clear. This is a problem. Supposed to be described in Operating Standards, but these are not in place yet. Katrina tried to ask for more info on the current status from Karen. She was OOO this week. The call for volunteers to join SSR2 was launched under the old bylaws. The selection process and all upcoming steps are supposed to be handled according to the new bylaws, and this is where we need to operating standards. a second call was launched: registry directory services (old WHOIS). Some candidates already sought ccNSO endorsement. We already speak about the content of the work, whereas the process itself is not clear. Bart: I will pass the bit from the old bylaws on the operating standards. It is not just the nomination and selection process that is guided by the OS, but also the mode of working. SSR review and the directory services will take place for a year, in parallel. Then the next 4/5 years nothing will happen in this area. Both reviews are in a "frameless world". Byron: question answered, thank you. 8) Updates CSC, RZERC and EC AC 8.1 Update CSC – Byron Holland Byron: we have just received the most recent report from PTI. Very recent. They have met their SSLA to 99,4% CSC will meet on Monday, for a follow up with PTI. Nothing negative to report from a daily operating perspective. Annual survey: needs to meet the need of the community. Mandate requires us to focus on next set of items on our agenda. Update in CPH to broader ccNSO and other groups We get what we need from staff in a timely manner. Adequately/promptly attended to our requests. Answer to question from Stephen: CSC has not commented on the budget as a group. but individual members did. We will discuss the budget in the meeting with PTI on Monday. 8.2 Update EC AC/ GRC related work – Stephen Deerhake did outreach to ECA reps. Reached out to John Jeffrey and Xavier Calvez. no formal actions taken by ECA. no requests received from any other SO/AC. Annex D. Guideline to be split into several different guidelines (as specified in Annex D) GRC agreed to focus immediately on the Rejection Decision Guideline. PTI FY18 budget development is well under way. ccNSO needs to be able to react. Concerns: - timelines imposed by bylaws require us to adjust our decision-making process - ECA needs to self-organise. - Lack of communication between ECA decisional Support members Questions? Katrina: lack of communication between members: do we have enough support from ICANN staff? Byron, Demi and Katrina could raise this in the call with Göran tomorrow. Stephen: Mailing list needed. need to self-organise sooner rather than later. The FY18 PTI budget will pop up, and the EC will be asked for objections. Concern is that communities are not ready to react. Default: ICANN prevails, unless community acts within the timeframe and acts under requirements of Annex D. We are not ready yet to do so. Please nudge ICANN. I hope to hear back from GNSO in next couple of days. We need to push on this hard before CPH. Katrina: To be discussed in CPH as well, and during all the meetings with other SO/ACs (ALAC, GNSO) 8.3 RZERC No update (no change since previous meeting) 9) WG updates 9.1 Update CCWGs o CCWG Accountability (written update Mathieu Weill, will be send over the course of the week) o CCWG Use of country and territory names (written update) o CCWG Internet Governance (Young Eum Lee) 9.2 Update GRC (Katrina Sataki) 9.3 Update Programme WG (Alejandra Reynoso) short update. Last week meeting with ICANN meeting team. GAC raised a concern to have HITS on Wednesday: because that is when they have their drafting session (GAC submitted 2 HIT proposals) Alejandra tried to avoid conflict with Tech Day. Tech Day scheduled - during block 3 - a DDOS session. Alejandra liaising with Eberhard whether this HIT is a conflict with Tech Day or not. Underserved regions: not a HIT. Council meeting: on Wednesday block 5, unless something changes to the main ICANN block schedule. HIT by ccNSO & GNSO on Thursday morning, block 1. Session leaders have not yet confirmed their availability for Thursday morning. Maybe we can move it back to Wednesday? 10) Council Updates 10.1 Chair Update 10.2 Vice-Chair Update 10.3 Councilors Update 10.4 Regional Organizations Update to be submitted to the mailing list. We are running out of time. 11) Liaison Updates 11.1 GNSO Update (Patrick Myles). 11.2 ALAC Update (Interim: Maureen Hilyard, circulated). 12) Next meetings • 9 February 2017, 11:00 UTC (not noon, was a mistake) • Copenhagen meetings o Sunday, 12 March 2017, Workshop and prep meeting f-2-f meeting, Copenhagen ICANN 58, noon local time, lunch included. ♣ Workshop to discuss: • Roles and responsibilities ccNSO Councilors, includes prep chair and vice – chairs election, membership standing committees • Annual Work Plan ♣ Prep meeting: Prep discussions and assignment of leads on core topics meeting. o ALAC-ccNSO Council meeting (tentatively) Sunday 12 March 17.00 local) o ccNSO-GNSO Councils meeting, Monday 13 March, 12.15-13.45 local time (lunch meeting). o Board- ccNSO meeting TBC’ed. o ccNSO-GAC meeting, tentatively Tuesday 14 March. • Council meeting 15 March 17.00 Local time, alternatively Thursday 16 March 9 am local time. Meetings for the rest of the year to be fixed as well. Overlap with RO meetings to be avoided. 13) AOB Nigel: will send an email. 14) Closure Thank you.

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CCWG IG updates
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

Dear all, Please find included the CCWG IG provided by Young Eum, Kind regards, Bart

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ICANN Policy staff Workshop 23 - 27 January 2017
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

Dear all, ICANN Policy staff will be holding its annual Policy Workshop in Los Angeles from Monday 23 January 2017 to Friday 27 January 2017. Staff will be replying to email requests, but there will be delays. Thank you for your understanding, _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Carlson SO/AC Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email Kimberly.Carlson(a)icann.org Skype kimberly.carlson.icann [cid:image001.png@01D243BB.E5949130]

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Agenda and draft resolutions 12 January Council meeting (19.00 UTC)
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 11, 2017

Jan. 11, 2017

Dear all, Please find included the angenda and draft resolutions document Also included the background material arounf item 4.1. Yesterday ( 10 January) the call for volunteers for ccNSO liaison to ALAC closed. Kind regards, Bart

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ccNSO related sessions in Copenhagen
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 11, 2017

Jan. 11, 2017

Dear all, As schedules are being finalized and travel arrangements made, we wanted to update you on a few of the tentative ccNSO-related sessions in Copenhagen. Day 2, Sunday 12 March The Guidelines Review Committee (GRC), Strategic and Operational Planning Working Group (SOP) and TLD OPS all plan on having a face-to face meeting. Day 3, Monday 13 March Tech Day - plan is to start after the Opening Ceremony Day 4, Tuesday 14 March, and Wednesday Day 5 15 March Members meeting days - draft agenda has been posted and available here<https://ccnso.icann.org/meetings/copenhagen58/agenda.htm> I will send additional updates as soon as we confirm the joint sessions (with other SO/ACs) and the ccNSO Council, as well as when times/rooms are secured. If you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Kim Carlson _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Carlson SO/AC Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email Kimberly.Carlson(a)icann.org Skype kimberly.carlson.icann [cid:image001.png@01D243BB.E5949130]

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REMINDER: Next ccNSO Council Call 12 January @19:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 10, 2017

Jan. 10, 2017

Dear all, As a friendly reminder, the next Council call will be Thursday, 12 January at 19:00 UTC. Please find the dial in details below: Dial in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann/ Conference ID: 5258 Adobe Room: https://participate.icann.org/ccnsocouncil/ Two-way audio will be available through the Adobe Room. Please let me know if you require a dial out. If you are unable to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. Kind regards, Kim Carlson _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Carlson SO/AC Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email Kimberly.Carlson(a)icann.org Skype kimberly.carlson.icann [cid:image001.png@01D243BB.E5949130]

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next meeting of the ccNSO Council : 12 January
by Joke Braeken Jan. 10, 2017

Jan. 10, 2017

Dear All, The next meeting of the ccNSO Council will take place on 12 January 2017. The draft agenda, including the background material, has been uploaded on the Council Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/display/ccNSOCWS/12+January+2017 Further background material will be added closer to the meeting. Recordings and minutes will be published once available. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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01-2017 - Volunteers Needed: Registry Service Provider Program Working Group
by Joke Braeken Jan. 9, 2017

Jan. 9, 2017

Dear Councillors, Please find below the proposed Triage recommendation 01-2017. Kindly provide me with your input by the end of 11 January 2017, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed recommendation. Thank you. Topic: 01-2017 - Volunteers Needed: Registry Service Provider Program Working Group Originator: ICANN Summary of request: ICANN is seeking volunteers for a working group that will explore the development of a framework for ICANN's Registry Service Provider Program. Participants will work with ICANN's Global Domains Division to develop and evaluate solutions for challenges that industry members and ICANN have identified. Some opportunities for improvement include ICANN processes for evaluating or changing registry service providers. When considering the opportunities for improvement, the group will be expected to contemplate the potential effects on enforcement mechanisms, registrars, and overall security, stability and resiliency of the gTLD space. https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-03-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Date received: 4 January 2017 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: Statements of Interest must be submitted by 23:59 UTC on 30 January 2017. Recommended action, if any: none Expertise needed, if any: gTLDs Date of submission to Triage Committee: 6 January 2016 Date of submission to Council: 9 January 2017 Deadline Council decision: 11 January 2017, 23:59 UTC Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: low Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC: call for volunteers closes Tuesday 10 January 2017, 23:59 UTC.
by Joke Braeken Jan. 9, 2017

Jan. 9, 2017

Dear All, This e-mail serves as a reminder regarding the second call for volunteers, launched by the ccNSO, to fill the vacancy of ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC. Candidates are invited to submit their applications to the ccNSO Secretariat by tomorrow, Tuesday 10 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. Further details can be found in the e-mail below, or in the announcement on https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-16dec16-en.htm[ccnso.ica…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_announ…> Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ccNSO&d=Dg…> Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_ccnso…> http://ccnso.icann.org[ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ccnso.icann.org&d=DgMGa…> From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>> Date: Friday 16 December 2016 at 13:36 Subject: Second call for volunteers - ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC Dear All, Per ccNSO council decision[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> (Resolution 123-10), the ccNSO secretariat launched on 22 November a call for volunteers to fill the vacancy of ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC. Candidates were asked to submit their applications to the ccNSO Secretariat by Wednesday 7 December 2016, 23:59 UTC. (read the announcement on https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-22nov16-en.htm)[ccnso.ic…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_announ…> To date, the secretariat has received two indications of interest in the position, however this did not result in a formal application. Per Council resolution of 15 December 2016, a second call for volunteers to fill the vacancy of ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC is launched today (16 December 2016). Candidates are invited to submit their applications to the ccNSO Secretariat by Tuesday 10 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. (read the announcement on https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-16dec16-en.htm) Background Ron Sherwood stepped down as ccNSO Liaison to ALAC[atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_abou…>. In order to help ensure that the ccNSO can participate effectively in all parts of the work of ICANN, members of the ccTLD community are appointed as liaisons. The roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC are: * To participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of the ALAC on an ongoing and long-term basis * To communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the ALAC; * To report to the ccNSO on current and upcoming activities of the ALAC that may be of relevance to the ccNSO and broader ccTLD community. * If feasible and considered relevant ask to the ccNSO for advance guidance, if any, on matters that are going to be discussed by ALAC. * Participate in ALAC-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare the f-2-f meetings, if any. Since Ron Sherwood stepped down, Maureen Hillyard - ALAC appointed liaison to the ccNSO - temporarily reported to the ccNSO Council as well. If you have any questions for Maureen, please do not hesitate to contact the secretariat. How to Apply? Interested individuals are invited to provide the following: * A resume, curriculum vitae, or biography * A letter of motivation detailing your interest in serving as ccNSO Liaison to ALAC and what you will bring to this position. * Letter from your employer supporting you with respect to the required time commitments, confirming that you will attend ALAC meetings regularly and inform the ccNSO Council and broader ccTLD community. * If not directly related to a ccTLD Manager, demonstrate active backing by a ccTLD manager * Statement of interest that identifies potential conflict of interest in your service as Liaison Please email your application to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> by Tuesday 10 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org<http://ccnso.icann.org/>

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Material Council meeting 12 January 2017
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 6, 2017

Jan. 6, 2017

Dear all, Please find included the first batch of background material for the upcoming Council meeting. 1. Final (update report) WG EPSRP clean and redline compared to previous version and analysis of SSAC 088 (item 5 on the agenda) 2. Draft resolution pertaining to WG EPSRP (item 5 on the agenda) 3. Written update on ALAC (Maureen) (item 11.2 Agenda) In addition, please find included an updated agenda: the numbering of the agenda items has been corrected. As always where feasible, all documents have are included in word and pdf. Closer to the meeting you will receive additional material Kind regards, Bart

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Council minutes - 15 December
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 6, 2017

Jan. 6, 2017

Dear Councilors, Please find, attached, the 15 December 2016 minutes for your review. Kind regards, Kim Carlson _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Carlson SO/AC Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email Kimberly.Carlson(a)icann.org Skype kimberly.carlson.icann [cid:image001.png@01D243BB.E5949130]

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Draft Agenda ccNSO Council meeting 12 January 2017
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 5, 2017

Jan. 5, 2017

Dear all, Please find ncluded the draft agenda for the upcoming Council call ( 12 January 2017). Over the next days you wil receive additional background material. Kind regards, Bart Draft Agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 12 January 20175 December 2016, 19.00 UTC 1) Welcome and Apologies Attendance list is available at: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/attendance.htm Administrative Topics 2) Minutes and Actions Minutes 15 December 2016, to be circulated shortly. All Action completed: Action 124-01: Inform both the volunteers and CCWG New gTLD Auction Proceeds of appointments. Volunteers have been informed (staff is informed today) Action 124-02: Ask members if one of them is willing to become the ccNSO appointed co-chair (CCWG New gTLD Auction Proceeds) Completed, appears Ching will be interim co-chair Action 124-03: PDP Charter Drafting Team – secretariat is requested to inform volunteers. Completed Action 124-04: The Secretariat is directed to initiate the process on Friday 16 December (SSR2 nomination) Completed 3) Overview inter-meeting Council decisions · Selection SSR 2 ccNSO Nominees 4) Appointments and call volunteers 4.1 Appointment ccNSO Liaison to ALAC For Decision The first call for volunteers for the ccNSO liaison to ALAC closed on 7 December, with no application coming in. Council decided to renew call. The secretariat has received one application: Wafa Dahmani Zaafouri. 4.2 Appointment Volunteers Ethos Awards Committee For Decision Call for volunteers was send out after the last Council meeting. To date Margarita and Nigel have put their name forward. 4.3 Appointment (interim) co-chair CCWG Auction Proceeds For discussion The ccNSO appointed members on the CCWG new gTLD Auction Proceeds (Chnig Chiao, Peter Vergote and Mathieu Weill) were asked if the ccNSO needs to appoint a co-chair and if so who would volunteer. One member cautions against claiming a co-chairmanship for the ccNSO, as this CCWG deals in large with money that has been paid by organisations acting under the GNSO umbrella. Another member has volunteered as “Interim” co-chair, with support of the third appointed member. Background: As chartering organisations of the CCWG new Auction proceeds the ccNSO may appoint a co-chair. Question for discussion: Should the ccNSo appoint a co-chair as it is entitled to do? 4.4 Call for volunteers ccNSO liaison to GNSO For decision: Call for volunteers Background: Patrick Myles, the ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO will step down and he needs to be replaced. Substantive topics 5) Adoption Final report and closure WG EPSRP, submission of Final report to the ICANN Board of Directors For decision: Adoption Final report WG EPSRP Background The ICANN Board requested the ccNSO to provide guidance on how to deal with split findings of the Extended Process similarity review panel. The ccNSO created a WG under chairman ship of Giovanni Seppia and invited the GAC and SSAC to participate in any way that they felt to be most appropriate. Individual members of the GAC participated as observers. The WG drafted a set of recommendation to provide guidance, which was published for public comment. As part of the public comment process SSAC initially produced a comment recommending not to adopt the recommendations of the WG. As part of the public comment process ALAC expressed its support and, after closure of the public comment, the GAC send its comment to the ccNSO and ICANN Board of Directors. The GAC supports the recommended course of action. In Hyderabad members of Council and WG EPSRP met with SSAC. As a result of that meeting, SSAC indicated its intention to update their report. This report, SSAC 088 was received on 12 December 2016 (UTC). As a result, the Council nor the Wg EPSRP did have time to digest this response and understand its implications. Council decided not to take decision at its 15 December meeting, but asked the WG EPSRP to: - Review SSAC 088 and provide us a with a brief analysis and points to take into consideration - Review the WGs Final report and update it if considered necessary and appropriate The WG accepted these tasks and submitted its analysis and updated report to the Council. 6) Organizational review ccNSO and timeline. For discussion - To move forward, the ccNSO members elected Councillors are requested to nominate one member on a regional basis (one per region). The NomCom appointed Councillors are requested to nominate a (former) NomCom appointed Councillor. - Once the (former) Council members have been selected the secretariat will organize a webinar before the next Council call (February 2017). Purpose of the call is to explain scope of the review, the process itself, anticipated roles of the Council and working party and Independent Reviewer. The chair of the ccNSO had an initial meeting with ICANN staff on the process and schedule of the second organizational review of the ccNSO. As discussed at its 15 December meeting the ccNSO Council at one point members of Council will need to meet with the OEC and the Council will need to send out a call for volunteers to appoint a “working party”. As also discussed and agreed on 15 December, the “working party” should consist of one Council member from every region, one (former) NomCom appointed Council member, and one ccTLD from every region. Based on latest conversation with relevant ICANN staff, it is anticipated that the actual review will start at its earliest in July 2017. - To move forward, the ccNSO members elected Councillors are requested to nominate one member on a regional basis (one per region). The NomCom appointed Councillors are requested to nominate a (former) NomCom appointed Councillor. - Once the (former) Council members have been selected the secretariat will organize a webinar before the next Council call (February 2017). Purpose of the call is to explain scope of the review, the process itself, anticipated roles of the Council and working party and Independent Reviewer. - The conversation with the OEC was originally intended for January 2017, however at this stage the Invite has not been send out due to Board schedule. It is now foreseen either before or at the Copenhagen meeting. Meeting with the OEC is important to understand and define the scope of the review. - Finally, Session on the Review has been included as part of the ccNSO meeting days in Copenhagen 7) Clarification processes and procedures Specific Reviews For discussion and action: Request relevant ICANN staff to provide clarification on status Operating Standards. ICANN has launched the Directory Services review, by sending out a call for volunteers. This is the second specific review under the 1 October 2016 Bylaws ( the other one is the SSR 2 review) and will run in parallel with the other. Part of the regime under the 1 October 2016 Bylaws is that, among others, the membership selection process is guided by the Operating Standards for conducting the reviews (section 4.6 a (i) ) and that these Operating Standards shall be developed through community consultation. The current status of these Operating Standards is unclear. 8) Updates CSC, RZERC and EC AC 8.1 Update CSC – Byron Holland 8.2 Update EC AC/ GRC realted work – Stephen Deerhake 8.3 RZERC No update (no change since previous meeting) 9) WG updates 11.1 Update CCWGs o CCWG Accountability (written update Mathieu Weill) o CCWG Use of country and territory names (written update Annebeth Lange) o CCWG Internet Governance (Young Eum Lee) 11.2 Update GRC (Katrina Sataki) 11.3 Update Programme WG (Alejandra Reynoso) 10) Council Updates 15.1 Chair Update 15.2 Vice-Chair Update 15.3 Councilors Update 15.4 Regional Organizations Update 11) Liaison Updates 13.1 GNSO Update (Patrick Myles). 13.2 ALAC Update (Interim: Maureen Hilyard). 12) Next meetings · 9 February 2017, noon UTC · Copenhagen meetings o Sunday, 12 March 2017, Workshop and prep meeting f-2-f meeting, Copenhagen ICANN 58, Sunday 12 March, noon local time, lunch included. § Workshop to discuss: · Roles and responsibilities ccNSO Councilors, includes prep chair and vice – chairs election, membership standing committees · Annual Work Plan § Prep meeting: Prep discussions and assignment of leads on core topics meeting. o ALAC-ccNSO Council meeting (tentatively) Sunday 12 March 17.00 local) o ccNSO-GNSO Councils meeting, Monday 13 March, 12.15-13.45 local time. o Board- ccNSO meeting TBC’ed o ccNSO-GAC meeting, tentatively Tuesday 14 March. · Council meeting 15 March 17.00 Local time, alternatively Thursday 16 March 9 am local time. 13) AOB 14) Closure

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ICANN59 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
by Joke Braeken Jan. 5, 2017

Jan. 5, 2017

Dear all, ICANN launches the Fellowship application round for ICANN59. This round is open only for Fellowship Program Alumni, those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship, as it is a Community Policy Forum. The meeting takes place from 26-29 June 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The deadline to apply 27 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on 24 March 2017 on ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>. The Fellowship Program The ICANN Fellowship Program[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_fellowsh…> seeks out those who are interested in, or already engaged in, the various components of ICANN's work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the Program is to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents to engage in the ICANN multistakeholder process and become the new voice of experience in their regions and on the global stage. Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship Program has built a strong group of individuals who are actively participating in all of the ICANN communities as well as various Internet governance entities within the Internet ecosystem. Their engagement ranges from writing articles and blogs, providing online or in-person public comment in regard to bottom up policy building, engaging in Internet conferences and panel discussions, lifting a pen in working groups, mentoring newcomers, assisting our regional leaders and becoming leaders themselves. Click here for more information »[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_fellowsh…> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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reminder: the ccNSO seeks a ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC
by Joke Braeken Jan. 4, 2017

Jan. 4, 2017

Dear All, On behalf of the ccNSO Secretariat, our very best wishes for 2017! We look forward to continuing to further our working relationship during 2017. This e-mail serves as a reminder regarding the second call for volunteers, launched by the ccNSO, to fill the vacancy of ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC. Candidates are invited to submit their applications to the ccNSO Secretariat by Tuesday 10 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. Further details can be found in the e-mail below, or in the announcement on https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-16dec16-en.htm[ccnso.ica…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_announ…> Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ccNSO&d=Dg…> Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_ccnso…> http://ccnso.icann.org[ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ccnso.icann.org&d=DgMGa…> From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>> Date: Friday 16 December 2016 at 13:36 Subject: Second call for volunteers - ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC Dear All, Per ccNSO council decision[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> (Resolution 123-10), the ccNSO secretariat launched on 22 November a call for volunteers to fill the vacancy of ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC. Candidates were asked to submit their applications to the ccNSO Secretariat by Wednesday 7 December 2016, 23:59 UTC. (read the announcement on https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-22nov16-en.htm)[ccnso.ic…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_announ…> To date, the secretariat has received two indications of interest in the position, however this did not result in a formal application. Per Council resolution of 15 December 2016, a second call for volunteers to fill the vacancy of ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC is launched today (16 December 2016). Candidates are invited to submit their applications to the ccNSO Secretariat by Tuesday 10 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. (read the announcement on https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-16dec16-en.htm) Background Ron Sherwood stepped down as ccNSO Liaison to ALAC[atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_abou…>. In order to help ensure that the ccNSO can participate effectively in all parts of the work of ICANN, members of the ccTLD community are appointed as liaisons. The roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC are: * To participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of the ALAC on an ongoing and long-term basis * To communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the ALAC; * To report to the ccNSO on current and upcoming activities of the ALAC that may be of relevance to the ccNSO and broader ccTLD community. * If feasible and considered relevant ask to the ccNSO for advance guidance, if any, on matters that are going to be discussed by ALAC. * Participate in ALAC-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare the f-2-f meetings, if any. Since Ron Sherwood stepped down, Maureen Hillyard - ALAC appointed liaison to the ccNSO - temporarily reported to the ccNSO Council as well. If you have any questions for Maureen, please do not hesitate to contact the secretariat. How to Apply? Interested individuals are invited to provide the following: * A resume, curriculum vitae, or biography * A letter of motivation detailing your interest in serving as ccNSO Liaison to ALAC and what you will bring to this position. * Letter from your employer supporting you with respect to the required time commitments, confirming that you will attend ALAC meetings regularly and inform the ccNSO Council and broader ccTLD community. * If not directly related to a ccTLD Manager, demonstrate active backing by a ccTLD manager * Statement of interest that identifies potential conflict of interest in your service as Liaison Please email your application to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> by Tuesday 10 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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ccNSO Activity Summary December 2016
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 3, 2017

Jan. 3, 2017

ccNSO Activity Summary December 2016 ICANN58: Meetings Page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/copenhagen58> Working/Study Group Meeting Output: Recordings of various Working Group Meetings can be found here: http://ccnso.icann.org/calendar 5 December - Guidelines Review Committee Telephone Conference - Mp3<http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-grc-05dec16-en.mp3> 14 December - Meetings Programme Working Group Telephone Conference - Mp3<http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-programme-14dec16-en.mp3> 15 December - Cross-Community Working Group on Use of Country/Territory Names as TLDs Telephone Conference - Recording<http://audio.icann.org/gnso/gnso-ctn-15dec16-en.mp3> / Transcript<https://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/transcript-ctn-15dec16-en.pdf> 19 December - Guidelines Review Committee Telephone Conference - Mp3<http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-grc-19dec16-en.mp3> 21 December - TLD Ops Standing Committee Telephone Conference - Mp3<http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-tld-ops-21dec16-en.mp3> Call for Volunteers: Call for volunteers - ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC<https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-22nov16-en.htm> ccNSO Council: ccNSO Council preparation material and output can be found here: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/minutes.htm 15 December - ccNSO Council Telephone Conference - Mp3<http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-council-15dec16-en.mp3> ccNSO Council Decisions and Resolutions: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/decisions-resolutions.htm ccNSO Council Wiki space <https://community.icann.org/x/BiyAAw> Links and Announcements regarding the IANA Stewardship Transfer and ICANN's Accountability Process: IANA Stewardship Transition Implementation Page<https://www.icann.org/stewardship-implementation> CSC Reports and Findings<https://www.icann.org/en/csc/reports> Other Announcements: ICANN Releases Findings of ICANN57 Survey and Attendance Data<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-06-en> Nomination Period Opens For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN59 | Nominations Close 20 March 2017<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-12-12-en> ICANN Publishes Report on Syntax and Operability Accuracy of WHOIS Data in gTLDs<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2016-12-12-en> ICANN Implements Standardized Framework for Release of Two-Character Labels<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-12-13-en> Puerto Rico and Barcelona Identified as ICANN Meeting Sites for 2018<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-12-22-en> ICANN Publishes Updated gTLD Marketplace Health Index<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-12-21-en> What Is a DNS Covert Channel?<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/what-is-a-dns-covert-channel> Draft Report of the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Available in January<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/draft-report-of-the-competition-consumer-tr…> Update on ICANN Transparency Reporting<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/update-on-icann-transparency-reporting> _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Carlson SO/AC Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email Kimberly.Carlson(a)icann.org<mailto:Kimberly.Carlson@icann.org> Skype kimberly.carlson.icann [cid:image001.png@01D243BB.E5949130]

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Overview preferences SSR 2 candidacy
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 3, 2017

Jan. 3, 2017

Dear all, Based on the list of preferences of 12 Councillors, The order of preference for the SSR 2 is: 1. Boban Krsic ( 64 points) 2. and 3: Žarko Kecić and Aina Alain (35 points) 3. Paul Wouters (34 points) 4. Alexa Raad (33 points) 5. Abdalmonem Galila Based on this list Boban, Zarko and Aina are the preferred candidates and no additional round is needed. Included the overview of preferences per ballot number. Kind regards, Bart

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