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Council Minutes - 29 June 2017
by Kimberly Carlson July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

Dear Councilors, Please find, attached, the 29 June 2017 - minutes for your review. Thank you! Kim ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Kimberly Carlson SO/AC Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email Kimberly.Carlson(a)icann.org Skype kimberly.carlson.icann

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FW: ccNSO Delegate to the ICANN 2018 Nominating Committee
by Katrina Sataki July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

FYI From: Katrina Sataki [mailto:katrina@nic.lv] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 4:26 PM To: 'Nom Com 2017' <nomcom2017(a)icann.org> Cc: 'Jörg Schweiger' <schweiger(a)denic.de>; 'Bart Boswinkel' <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>; 'hph(a)oslo.net' <hph(a)oslo.net>; 'Zahid Jamil-IG (internet(a)jamilandjamil.com)' <internet(a)jamilandjamil.com>; 'svg(a)milathan.ltd' <svg(a)milathan.ltd>; 'Kimberly Carlson' <kimberly.carlson(a)icann.org>; 'Joette Youkhanna' <joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org> Subject: RE: ccNSO Delegate to the ICANN 2018 Nominating Committee Dear Hans Petter, Zahid and Stephane, Thank you for your kind reminder! I am pleased to inform you that the ccNSO has launched its nomination process. It will close on 21 July. The ccNSO Council will then start its selection procedure and I hope our NomCom appointee will be known by 4 August. With respect to your call to look at diversity: the ccNSO is first and foremost concerned with the quality of its single candidate. As we are by defintion one of the most diverse groups, diversity is an integral part of our selection process. Taking into account that we have only one seat on the NomCom, we are not the group at whom you should appeal to take diversity into consideration. As for your request: “...please send the name of the RSSAC delegate no later than Friday, 4 August 2017 to NomCom Staff Support” This might be a challenge as I am not sure RSSAC is aware they are supposed to inform us about their selection :) But we will do our best to send you the name of the ccNSO delegate by the date. I would also like to use the opportunity to thank Jörg for his excellent service and contribution! Kind regards, Katrina Sataki, Chair, ccNSO From: Nom Com 2017 [mailto:nomcom2017@icann.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 1:28 AM To: 'Katrina Sataki' <katrina(a)nic.lv <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> > Cc: Jörg Schweiger <schweiger(a)denic.de <mailto:schweiger@denic.de> >; Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org> >; hph(a)oslo.net <mailto:hph@oslo.net> ; Zahid Jamil-IG (internet(a)jamilandjamil.com <mailto:internet@jamilandjamil.com> ) <internet(a)jamilandjamil.com <mailto:internet@jamilandjamil.com> >; svg(a)milathan.ltd <mailto:svg@milathan.ltd> ; Kimberly Carlson <kimberly.carlson(a)icann.org <mailto:kimberly.carlson@icann.org> >; Joette Youkhanna <joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org <mailto:joette.youkhanna@icann.org> > Subject: ccNSO Delegate to the ICANN 2018 Nominating Committee Dear Katrina, This email is sent on behalf of the 2018 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Chair, still to be appointed by the ICANN Board of Directors and ask that the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) select a delegate to join the 2018 NomCom. Jörg Schweiger served on the 2016 NomCom and serves on the 2017 NomCom. Jörg is not eligible to serve another term. In addition to the below requirements from the ICANN Bylaws, please take diversity into consideration when selecting your delegate. The ICANN community is diverse and the composition of NOMCOM should reflect this in order to fulfill its mission. The composition of the NomCom is outlined in Article 8, Section 8.2. Composition of ICANN’s Bylaws: ( <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8) “Section 8.2. COMPOSITION The Nominating Committee shall be composed of the following persons: 1. A non-voting Chair, appointed by the ICANN Board; 2. A non-voting Chair-Elect, appointed by the ICANN Board as a non-voting advisor; 3. A non-voting liaison appointed by the ICANN Root Server System Advisory Committee established by <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article12> Section 12.2(c); 4. A non-voting liaison appointed by the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee established by <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article12> Section 12.2(b); 5. A non-voting liaison appointed by the <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article12> Governmental Advisory Committee; 6. Subject to the provisions of the Transition Article of these Bylaws, five voting delegates selected by the At-Large Advisory Committee established by <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article12> Section 12.2(d); 7. Voting delegates to the Nominating Committee shall be selected from the Generic Names Supporting Organization, established by <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11> Article 11, as follows: a. One delegate from the Registries Stakeholder Group; b. One delegate from the Registrars Stakeholder Group; c. Two delegates from the Business Constituency, one representing small business users and one representing large business users; d. One delegate from the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers Constituency (as defined in <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11> Section 11.5(a)(iii)); e. One delegate from the Intellectual Property Constituency; and f. One delegate from consumer and civil society groups, selected by the Non-Commercial Users Constituency. 8. One voting delegate each selected by the following entities: a. The Council of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization established by <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> Section 10.3; b. The Council of the Address Supporting Organization established by <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article9> Section 9.2; and c. The Internet Engineering Task Force. 9. A non-voting Associate Chair, who may be appointed by the Chair, at his or her sole discretion, to serve during all or part of the term of the Chair. The Associate Chair may not be a person who is otherwise a member of the same Nominating Committee. The Associate Chair shall assist the Chair in carrying out the duties of the Chair, but shall not serve, temporarily or otherwise, in the place of the Chair.” We would be grateful if you could make your selection as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, 4 August 2017. We hope service on the NomCom will be interesting and rewarding. The 2018 NomCom will select 3 Directors of the ICANN Board, 2 members of the ALAC, 1 member of the GNSO Council, and 1 member of the ccNSO Council. All 2018 NomCom members should be able to attend the first formal meeting of the 2018 NomCom in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates which is anticipated to be held during the ICANN60 meeting, 28 October - 3 November 2017. Travel and hotel accommodations will be provided. Please note the following as you select and appoint your delegate to the 2017 NomCom: * Specific criteria for selecting a delegate to the NomCom is provided in Article 8, Section 8.4 of ICANN’s Bylaws ( <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8) “Section 8.4. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE DELEGATES Delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be: 1. Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience and competence with collegial large group decision-making; 2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN; 3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities; 4. Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities; 5. Persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN's activities on the broader Internet community who are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses; and 6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English.” * NomCom delegates should have a high level network of contacts essential to candidate recruitment (and we hope the RSSAC - as sending entity will support your delegate and help them with outreach). * Eligibility Exception - No person who is an employee of or paid consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve in any of the Nominating Committee positions as described in Article 8, Section 8.2 of ICANN’s Bylaws ( <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8) * The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences (typically 15:00 or 16:00 UTC). Note that the committee's workload will increase significantly during Apr/May/June 2017 when the candidate assessment process will be at its busiest. Conference calls are held more frequently (typically weekly and the duration of the calls may last up to 3 hours) during this time as well. * The person must be able to attend the NomCom selection meeting in late June 2018 during ICANN62 in Panama City, Panama. * The person should be willing to work in a large, consensus-oriented committee. The NomCom have <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2017-guidelines-2016-12-13-en> guideline and <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2017-procedures-2017-02-07-en> procedure documents for reference that provide additional information about the work of the NomCom. Please consider geographic diversity and gender balance of the NomCom when making your selection of delegate. We would appreciate your acknowledging receipt of this message, and please send the name of the RSSAC delegate no later than Friday, 4 August 2017 to NomCom Staff Support, Joette Youkhanna at: <mailto:joette.youkhanna@icann.org> joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org and Jia Kimoto at: <mailto:jia-juh.kimoto@icann.org> jia-juh.kimoto(a)icann.org. Many thanks in advance for helping the 2018 NomCom get off to a good start! Warm regards, Hans Petter Holen, Chair – 2017 NomCom Zahid Jamil, Chair Elect – 2017 NomCom Stephane Van Gelder, Associate Chair - 2017 NomCom ------ Joette Youkhanna Jia Kimoto Nominating Committee Operations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA USA 90094-2536

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Draft Agenda 20 July 2017 18.00 UTC
by Bart Boswinkel July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

Dear all, Please find included the draft agenda for the upcoming Council meeting Thursday 20 July 18.00 UTC . Kind regards, Bart Draft Agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 20 July 2017, 18.00 UTC 1) Welcome and Apologies Attendance list is available at: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/attendance.htm 2) Minutes and Actions Minutes 29 June 2017. Action items 3) Overview inter-meeting Council decisions None 4) Appointments 4.1 Appointment Vadim A. Mikhaylov (.su) PDP WG Retirement of ccTLDs 4.2 Progress ccNSO appointment NomCom FY 2018 5) ccNSO as Decisional Participant Update 5.1 Approval Action Process update Update on Approval Action ECA Update ccNSO as Decisional Participant 5.2 Rejection Action Process update ECA update ccNSO update 6) Update CSC charter review 7) Final Paper of the Cross-community WG Use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs 7.1 Discussion and or adoption final paper (https://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/ccwg-ctn-final-paper-15jun17-en.pdf ) Background At the ccNSO members meeting in Johannesburg the recommendations of the CCWG Use of Country and Territory names to continue work on use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs were discussed and supported. However, the format to continue work is still under community discussion. Awaiting the outcome of that discussion the ccNSO Councils deferred the discussion and adoption of the final paper to the next meeting (July 2017). By adopting the recommendations in the final paper the ccNSO Council effectively closes the Cross-community Working group and supports the need for additional work in this area. However, following ICANN 59 the next steps on how future work on the use of names countries and territories as TLDs will be structured and how the ccTLD community could participate most effectively is not clear (yet). 7.2 Discussion recommendation Study Group CTN Letter to the Board to request continued exclusion of country and territory names in subsequent new gTLDs rounds. For discussion and / or decision. Background In September 2014 the Study Group recommended Council: In light of the need for further work on the treatment of country and territory names, the complexity of the issue at hand and the aforementioned inconsistencies between various ICANN policies, it is also recommended that the ccNSO Council request that the ICANN Board extend the current rule in the new gTLD Applicant Guidebook regarding the exclusion of all country and territory names in all languages, for consecutive rounds of new gTLD applications. Council adopted this recommendation in 2014. Given the establishment of the CCWG UCTN, Council did not pursue this recommendation, awaiting the outcome of the deliberations and recommendations of the CCWG. At the ccNSO members meeting in Johannesburg the recommendations of the CCWG Use of Country and Territory names to continue work on use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs were discussed and supported. This also included the recommendation of the Study Group. However, as the format to continue work is still under community discussion, and interest of the ccTLD community in future efforts needs to be ensured the ccNSO Councils deferred decision to send the letter. 8) EPSRP update Update & next steps 9) PDP progress 10) ICANN 60: meeting agenda (Abu Dhabi) 10.1 Review ICANN 59 10.2 ICANN 60 Meeting schedule days and Tech day 10.3 Council meetings Prep meeting Council Council meeting: Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning? 9.00-10.30? 11) CSC and RZERC update 10.1 CSC update (Byron) 10.2 RZERC update (placeholder) 12) Council Updates 12.1 Chair Update 12.2 Vice-Chair Update 12.3 Councilors Update 12.4 Regional Organizations Update 12.5 Secretariat update Schedule Board and Council election to be prepared for the 24 August meeting 13) WG update 13.1 Programme WG (Alejandra) 13.2 GRC update (Katrina) 13.3 CCWG Auction Proceeds (Ching) 14) Liaison Updates 14.1 GNSO Update (written update). 14.2 ALAC Update (written update). 15) Next meetings Thursday 24 August Thursday 21 September 12.00 UTC Thursday 18 October, 18.00 UTC 16) AOB 17) Closure

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Re: [ccnso-council] Friendly reminder: Call for volunteers ccNSO appointed member on ICANN's NomCom FY 2018
by wafa DAHMANI July 11, 2017

July 11, 2017

Dear Bart, As .tn administrator I'm interested to apply for this position will send a motivation Letter soon Best Wafa De: "Bart Boswinkel" <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> À: "ccnso-council" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org, ccnso-members(a)icann.org Envoyé: Mardi 11 Juillet 2017 13:29:50 Objet: [ccnso-council] Friendly reminder: Call for volunteers ccNSO appointed member on ICANN's NomCom FY 2018 Dear all, This is a friendly reminder if you are intersted to become the ccNSO appointed member on ICANN's NomCom FY 2018, Kind regards, Bart Boswinkel From: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday 5 July 2017 at 13:04 To: "ccnso-council(a)icann.org" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, "cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org" <cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org>, "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org> Subject: Call for volunteers ccNSO appointed member of of ICANN's NomCom FY 2018 Dear all, In accordance with the ccNSO Guideline: Appointment of delegate to the Nominating Committee ( http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/appointment-nomcom-delegate-05nov08.pdf ), the ccNSO Council is now looking for a volunteer to serve on ICANN’s Nominating Committee (NomCom) on behalf of the ccNSO. Please note that candidates may self-nominate. Please also note that you are required to be associated with a ccTLD manager. If you are interested in serving in this position, please, send an email to the ccNSO Secretariat ( ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org ), and include a short motivation why you wish to serve on the NomCom. Closing date for nomination is Friday 21 July 2015, 17.00 UTC. The list of candidates will be presented to all ccNSO Councillors who are eligible to vote. Councillors will then take a decision by email vote. Under the 1 October 2016 Bylaws the NomCom is an independent committee tasked with nominating eight members of the Board of Directors and other key positions within ICANN's structure. The 2018 NomCom will select Directors of the ICANN Board, member(s) of the ALAC, member(s)of the GNSO Council, 1 member of the ccNSO Council. More information on the criteria for serving as appointee on the NomCom can be found at the end of this email and on the NomCom itself at: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom-2013-12-13-en . On behalf of the ccNSO Secretariat, kind regards, Bart Boswinkel Specific criteria for selecting a delegate to the NomCom is provided in Article 8, Section 4 of ICANN’s Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8) “Section 4. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE DELEGATES Delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be: 1. Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience and competence with collegial large group decision-making; 2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN; 3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities; 4. Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities; 5. Persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN's activities on the broader Internet community who are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses; and 6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English.” All FY 2018 NomCom members should be able to attend the first formal meeting of the 2018 NomCom in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates (during or around ICANN 60). Travel and hotel accommodation will be provided. In addition: * NomCom delegates should have a high level network of contacts essential to candidate recruitment * The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences (typically 13:00 or 14:00 UTC). Note that the committee's workload will increase significantly during Apr/May/June 2018 when the candidate assessment process will be at its busiest. Conference calls are held more frequently (typically weekly) during this time as well. * The person must be able to attend the NomCom selection meeting in late June 2018. * The person should be willing to work in a large, consensus-oriented committee. The NomCom has its own guideline < https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2015-guidelines-2014-11-14-en > and procedure < https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2015-procedures-2014-11-14-en > . These reference documents provide additional information about the work of the NomCom. _______________________________________________ Ccnso-council mailing list Ccnso-council(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ccnso-council

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DECISION NEEDED: Upcoming Council calls
by Katrina Sataki July 9, 2017

July 9, 2017

Dear Colleagues, As you know our next Council call will take place on 20 July. According to the schedule the next call after that will be on 21 September, i.e., a little more than a month prior to the ICANN60 meeting. Isn't that too risky? What would you say about adding another call at the end of August, let's say, on 24 August? Would that work for you? Kind regards, ]{atrina

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Re: [ccnso-council] DECISION NEEDED: Upcoming Council calls
by ceo July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

Dear Katrina, I'm OK with 24th August. Thank you, Kind regards AbdallaOn Jul 6, 2017 2:50 PM, Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv> wrote: > > Dear Colleagues, > > > > As you know our next Council call will take place on 20 July. According to the schedule the next call after that will be on 21 September, i.e., a little more than a month prior to the ICANN60 meeting. Isn’t that too risky? What would you say about adding another call at the end of August, let’s say, on 24 August? Would that work for you? > > > > Kind regards, > > > > ]{atrina > > > >

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ccNSO Activity Summary | June 2017
by Kimberly Carlson July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

ccNSO Activity Summary June 2017 ICANN59: Tech Day presentations are posted here <https://ccnso.icann.org/meetings/johannesburg59/workshop.htm> and Member Day presentations are posted here <https://ccnso.icann.org/meetings/Johannesburg59/presentations.htm> ICANN59 public schedule <https://schedule.icann.org/> - recordings/transcripts will be posted as they become available The Multistakeholder Ethos Award honors Patricio Poblete and Hiro Hotta <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-26-en> ICANN59 by the Numbers <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann59-by-the-numbers> ICANN59 Survey <https://meetingapp.icann.org/icann59/surveys/196660/102296> ICANN60: Meeting page <https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> ICANN60 Preview <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann60-preview> Working/Study Group Meeting Output: Recordings of various Working Group Meetings can be found here: http://ccnso.icann.org/calendar 2 June TLD OPS Standing Committee Telephone Conference Mp3 <http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-tld-ops-02jun17-en.mp3> 7 June ccPDP on Retirement Working Group Telephone Conference Mp3 <http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-pdp-retirement-07jun17-en.mp3> and Wiki <https://community.icann.org/x/yh-wAw> 19 June Guidelines Review Committee Telephone Conference Mp3 <http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-grc-19jun17-en.mp3> and Wiki <https://community.icann.org/x/r0HwAw> 19 June TLD OPS Standing Committee Telephone Conference Mp3 <http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-tld-ops-19jun17-en.mp3> ccNSO Council: ccNSO Council preparation material and output can be found here: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/minutes.htm 29 June - ccNSO Council Call recording <https://participate.icann.org/p4a70m8wkqu/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&p bMode=normal> and wiki <https://community.icann.org/x/fTfwAw> 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 ICANNs Accountability Process: IANA Stewardship Transition Implementation Page <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-implementation> CSC Reports and Findings <https://www.icann.org/en/csc/reports> ICANN Launches New Empowered Community Webpages <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-05-25-en> Other Announcements: <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/gac-to-icann-29jun17-e n.pdf> ICANN59 Johannesburg GAC Communiqué Co-Chairs Statement from CCWG-Accountability Meeting in Johannesburg <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/co-chairs-statement-from-ccwg-accountabilit y-meeting-in-johannesburg> Our International Office Strategy <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/our-international-office-strategy> Kobe and Montréal Identified as ICANN Meeting Sites for 2019 <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-27-en> Empowered Community Powers Triggered: FY18 Operating Plan and Budget, and Updates to Five-Year Operating Plan <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-24-en> ICANN Announces Global Indigenous Ambassador Program <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-14-en> ICANN Publishes FY18 Operating Plan and Budget Proposed for ICANN Board Adoption <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-06-13-en> ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Kimberly Carlson SO/AC Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email <mailto:Kimberly.Carlson@icann.org> Kimberly.Carlson(a)icann.org Skype kimberly.carlson.icann

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FW: [ccTLDcommunity] Notice to the ccTLD Community on Rejection Action Board Notices
by Katrina Sataki July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

Dear ccTLD Community, As a follow up on my email of 29 June (see below), I would like to inform you that the ccNSO Council did not receive any rejection petitions from the ccTLD Community. We will keep you posted on further developments. Have a nice day! Kind regards, ]{atrina From: cctldcommunity-bounces(a)cctld-managers.org [mailto:cctldcommunity-bounces@cctld-managers.org] On Behalf Of Katrina Sataki Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 11:54 AM To: ccnso-members(a)icann.org; ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org; cctldworld(a)icann.org Cc: ccnso-council(a)icann.org Subject: [ccTLDcommunity] Notice to the ccTLD Community on Rejection Action Board Notices Dear ccTLD Community, On Friday, 23 June 2017, the ICANN Board of Directors adopted resolutions regarding the following: FY18 Operating Plan and Budget FY18 IANA Budget FY18 Five Year Operating Plan Update As a result, on Saturday, 24 June 2017, the ccNSO as a Decisional participant received from the ICANN Secretary Rejection Action Board Notices for the 3 resolutions listed above. The adopted FY18 Operating Plan and Budget, the FY18 IANA Budget, and the FY18 Five Year Operating Plan Update are subject to Rejection Action Petitions from the Community for each of the Rejection Action Notices. The announcement from ICANN is available at <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann ouncement-2D2017-2D06-2D24-2Den&d=DwMFAg&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJm s7xcl4I5cM&r=nC4gfbyyEQpMRtwgTZRqwi_KEPkorJJN6BPIwtsjBWQ&m=8vVY8KeG77ts5r2VR rOJxLaeWTrgmlNGm3kew7eknh4&s=Is9QuRAlDo8vMo0c_qb_ymWD-xqaHX-Lr7Noic5ZhE4&e=> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-24-en[icann.org]. The specific procedures that the Community needs to follow are detailed in Section 2 of Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws, available at <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource s_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den_-23annexD&d=DwMFAg&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgf kbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=nC4gfbyyEQpMRtwgTZRqwi_KEPkorJJN6BPIwtsjBWQ&m=8vVY8KeG 77ts5r2VRrOJxLaeWTrgmlNGm3kew7eknh4&s=6mcCsoe0RXMfKR4SfZv9hDSEB0_m9XddTbbT-5 BzbzQ&e=> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD[icann.org ]. If you are interested in submitting a Rejection Action Petition to the ccNSO Council, please consult Section 2 of Annex D for the requirements, which must be met by a Rejection Action Petition. Please also be advised that per Section 2.2(a)(i)(A) of Annex D, your proposed Rejection Action Petition must be: ".based on one or more significant issues that were specifically raised in the applicable public comment period(s) relating to perceived inconsistencies with the Mission, purpose and role set forth in ICANN's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the global public interest, the needs of ICANN's stakeholders, financial stability, or other matter of concern to the community." If your proposed Rejection Action Petition meets the criteria given above, the deadline for submission of your Rejection Action Petition to the ccNSO Secretariat ( <mailto:ccNSOsecretariat@icann.org> ccNSOsecretariat(a)icann.org) is Monday 3 July 2017 23.59 UTC. Kindest regards, Katrina Sataki Chair of the ccNSO Council

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Friendly reminder to apply now for ccNSO travel funding for ICANN60 (28 October - November 2017, in Abu Dhabi)
by Bart Boswinkel July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

Dear All, ccNSO travel funding is available for a limited set of travelers for the ICANN60 public meeting, taking place between 28 October and 3 November 2017 in Abu Dhabi. The application window has opened 29 June 2017 12:00 UTC (noon) and closes Tuesday 12 July 2017 23:59 UTC. No early/late submissions will be accepted! Funding to attend and participate in ICANN60 is made available to a small set of travelers, who meet the following requirement: They actively participate in the work of the ccNSO, and make a special contribution to its projects and meetings. Examples of contributions to the work of the ccNSO: an active engagement in a ccNSO working group, a presentation at the ccNSO member meeting, or other engagements that strengthen the activities of the ccNSO. Important: Applications which do not clearly state an active contribution, are not eligible and will not be taken into consideration. The funding covers an economy class ticket to the travel destination, the hotel costs for the time of the meeting and a per diem (either full funding, or partial funding). A document with background information on the funding scheme is available at: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/travel-funding-guideline-07apr16-en.pdf[ccnso.… Full details on how to submit your application can be found here: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/travel-funding[ccnso.icann.org]. Once the application window closed, the ccNSO Travel Fund Committee members will evaluate all applications. The outcome of their deliberations will be published on the ccNSO website towards the end of July. All applicants will receive a personal notification as well. Best regards, Bart Boswinkel

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Call for volunteers ccNSO appointed member of of ICANN's NomCom FY 2018
by Bart Boswinkel July 5, 2017

July 5, 2017

Dear all, In accordance with the ccNSO Guideline: Appointment of delegate to the Nominating Committee (http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/appointment-nomcom-delegate-05nov08.pdf) the ccNSO Council is now looking for a volunteer to serve on ICANN’s Nominating Committee (NomCom) on behalf of the ccNSO. Please note that candidates may self-nominate. Please also note that you are required to be associated with a ccTLD manager. If you are interested in serving in this position, please, send an email to the ccNSO Secretariat (ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org) and include a short motivation why you wish to serve on the NomCom. Closing date for nomination is Friday 21 July 2015, 17.00 UTC. The list of candidates will be presented to all ccNSO Councillors who are eligible to vote. Councillors will then take a decision by email vote. Under the 1 October 2016 Bylaws the NomCom is an independent committee tasked with nominating eight members of the Board of Directors and other key positions within ICANN's structure. The 2018 NomCom will select Directors of the ICANN Board, member(s) of the ALAC, member(s)of the GNSO Council, 1 member of the ccNSO Council. More information on the criteria for serving as appointee on the NomCom can be found at the end of this email and on the NomCom itself at: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom-2013-12-13-en . On behalf of the ccNSO Secretariat, kind regards, Bart Boswinkel Specific criteria for selecting a delegate to the NomCom is provided in Article 8, Section 4 of ICANN’s Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8) “Section 4. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE DELEGATES Delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be: 1. Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience and competence with collegial large group decision-making; 2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN; 3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities; 4. Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities; 5. Persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN's activities on the broader Internet community who are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses; and 6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English.” All FY 2018 NomCom members should be able to attend the first formal meeting of the 2018 NomCom in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates (during or around ICANN 60). Travel and hotel accommodation will be provided. In addition: * NomCom delegates should have a high level network of contacts essential to candidate recruitment * The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences (typically 13:00 or 14:00 UTC). Note that the committee's workload will increase significantly during Apr/May/June 2018 when the candidate assessment process will be at its busiest. Conference calls are held more frequently (typically weekly) during this time as well. * The person must be able to attend the NomCom selection meeting in late June 2018. * The person should be willing to work in a large, consensus-oriented committee. The NomCom has its own guideline <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2015-guidelines-2014-11-14-en> and procedure <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2015-procedures-2014-11-14-en> . These reference documents provide additional information about the work of the NomCom.

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