January 2019 - Ccnso-council

Council minutes for review - 17 January
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 29, 2019

Jan. 29, 2019

Dear Councilors, Here are the 17 January minutes for review. Thank you, Kim _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Carlson ccNSO Support Lead Administrator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Skype kimberly.carlson.icann www.icann.org Top of Form Bottom of Form

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recent ICANN News Alerts
by Joke Braeken Jan. 29, 2019

Jan. 29, 2019

Dear all, Please find included below a number of recent news alerts by ICANN, including: * Community Dialogues on Consumer Safeguards<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2019-01-28-en> * ICANN Board creates Working Group on Anti-Harassment<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-01-28-en> * ICANN Publishes Documents Regarding the Implementation of the Procedure for Release of Two-Character Labels<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2019-01-22-en> * Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-01-17-en> * Amendment to the IANA Naming Functions Contract, Annex A<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/iana-naming-amend-2019-01-07-en>: public comment Further information can be found below. Best regards, Joke Braeken Community Dialogues on Consumer Safeguards ICANN published a recording of a recent discussion on consumer safeguards in the Domain Name System (DNS). The recording<https://audio.icann.org/compliance/consumer-safeguards-11jan19-en.mp3>, presentation<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/consumer-safeguards-contractual…> [PDF, 1.0 MB], and supplementary documents are now available. The meeting, held on 11 January 2019, in Washington, D.C., was intended to gauge local interest in holding a community-wide dialogue on consumer safeguards topics, such as DNS infrastructure abuse, at a future ICANN meeting. Nearly 50 ICANN community members participated and concluded that a sub-group of the participants should attempt to draft an agenda for a community-wide dialogue at a future ICANN meeting. If you have additional input on these topics as well as the safeguards summary document<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cccs-safeguards-11sep17-en.pdf>, please send it to Jamie Hedlund, Senior Vice President for Contractual Compliance & Consumer Safeguards at jamie.hedlund(a)icann.org, or Bryan Schilling, Consumer Safeguards Director at bryan.schilling(a)icann.org<mailto:bryan.schilling@icann.org>. Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2019-01-28-en ICANN Board creates Working Group on Anti-Harassment The ICANN Board Working Group on Anti-Harassment was created by the Board in resolution 2019.01.16.01<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-01-16-en#1.…> to oversee a review of the community's understanding of the existing Community Anti-Harassment Policy and the procedures and practices that follow from it. The working group is a subset of the ICANN Board. Any recommendations it develops shall be presented to the entire Board for review and consideration. Suggestions for improvements to existing procedures and practices in the implementation of the current Anti-Harassment Policy will be informed through dialogue and in consultation with the community. The members of the working group are: Becky Burr, Chris Disspain, Avri Doria, Rafael Lito Ibarra, Manal Ismail, Merike Kaeo, and Tripti Sinha. Sarah Deutsch will serve as Chair of the working group. The Board is committed to enabling a culture of trust and mutual respect in efforts to prevent harassment in ICANN's multistakeholder community. Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-01-28-en ICANN Publishes Documents Regarding the Implementation of the Procedure for Release of Two-Character Labels ICANN Org published two documents regarding ICANN organization’s procedure for the release of two-character labels at the second level. These documents were prepared to provide additional background information for an ongoing discussion between the ICANN Board and the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) regarding the GAC’s advice on two-character country codes at the second-level, including its most recent advice in the GAC Barcelona Communiqué<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/gac-to-icann-25oct18-e…>. The first document details the specific steps taken by the ICANN org leading up to the release of two-character labels in November 2016. This document also responds to specific questions raised by the GAC<https://gac.icann.org/briefing-materials/icann63-2-characters-briefing-v2-2…> regarding the release. Click here to download the ICANN Organization Memo on the Implementation of the Procedure for Release of Two-Character Labels and Standard Measures to Avoid Confusion with Corresponding Country Codes<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/implementation-memo-two-charact…>[PDF, 395 KB] The second document is a historical overview of two-character labels at the second level. The overview includes actions taken by both the ICANN Board and org based on GAC Advice. The document also includes an appendix of communications between the ICANN Board, org and the GAC during the development of the procedure for release of two-character labels. Click here to download the Historical Overview of Events Regarding Two-Character Labels at the Second Level in the New gTLD Namespace<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/historical-overview-two-charact…> [PDF, 500 KB] Both documents are also available on the Two-Character ASCII Labels<https://www.icann.org/resources/two-character-labels> information page. During its meeting scheduled in Los Angeles later this week, from 26 - 27 January 2019<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2019-board-meetings>, the ICANN Board plans to formally respond to the GAC advice contained in the Barcelona Communiqué via the established GAC Advice Consideration Process. Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2019-01-22-en Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit an expression of interest in key leadership positions within ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is 18 March 2019 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). NomCom is also accepting recommendations of suggested candidates. The NomCom is inviting applications and recommendations for the following positions: · Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors. · One member of the PTI Board of Directors. · Three regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one from the Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands region, one from the Latin America and Caribbean Islands region, one from the Africa region. · Two members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. · One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization(ccNSO) Council. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers, and in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward the evolution of the Domain Name System as an essential global resource. Read more about the qualifications, the application deadline and process, the Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-01-17-en or learn more by visiting the 2019 NomCom website<https://www.icann.org/nomcom2019>. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2019(a)icann.org<mailto:nomcom2019@icann.org>. Amendment to the IANA Naming Functions Contract, Annex A The purpose of this public comment proceeding is to obtain community input on a proposed Amendment to the IANA Naming Functions Contract between ICANNand Public Technical Identifiers (PTI)<https://pti.icann.org/>. If approved, the Amendment would allow the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) and PTI/ICANN to change the IANANaming Function's Service Level Agreements (SLAs) without the need to do a contract amendment every time an SLA change is needed. Instead, the SLA change would follow an SLA Change Process that provides a process to achieve amendments to the SLAs in a timely fashion while requiring consultations with the IANA Function naming customers and broader ICANN community as appropriate. Close date: 18 February 2019 Read more: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/iana-naming-amend-2019-01-07-en 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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Join the public sessions at the Los Angeles ICANN Board workshop (25-28 January)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 25, 2019

Jan. 25, 2019

Dear All, From 25-28 January, the ICANN Board will meet in Los Angeles, California, for its first workshop of calendar year 2019. The Board will be discussing many of the topics outlined in a previous blog<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chair-s-blog-best-wishes-for-2019> post by Cherine Chalaby (Chair, ICANN Board of Directors), as well as his wrap-up<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chair-s-blog-icann63-meeting-board-workshop> of ICANN63 and the Barcelona Board workshop. This includes some of the most-pressing issues impacting ICANN, such as ongoing efforts related to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a subsequent round of new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications, and more. The ICANN Board will also hold multiple public sessions, including a public Board meeting. Information about how to dial-in to these listen-only sessions is available here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/2019-board-meetings>. Read more here: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chair-s-blog-a-preview-of-the-los-angeles-b… 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: we seek volunteers.
by Joke Braeken Jan. 24, 2019

Jan. 24, 2019

Dear all, The ccNSO seeks volunteers: * additional members to the SOPC * a ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO * a ccNSO appointed liaison to the ALAC Read more about the requirements for candidates and how to apply here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/news/announcements Closing date for these calls for volunteers is Monday, 4 February 2019 (23:59 UTC). 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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the January 2019 ccNSO monthly newsletter is out!
by Joke Braeken Jan. 23, 2019

Jan. 23, 2019

Dear all, The January 2019 edition of the ccNSO monthly newsletter is out. This month’s edition includes updates on the following topics: * Review of 2018 and outlook for 2019 by Katrina Sataki * Highlights from the 6 December ccNSO council meeting * Call for volunteers: The ccNSO seeks additional members to the SOPC and volunteers for the role of ccNSO appointed liaisons to GNSO and ALAC respectively. How to subscribe? We want to ensure you are not receiving unwanted emails. Please fill out this https://goo.gl/forms/WqdlgF6NSi8tM8If1<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_WqdlgF6NS…> to receive monthly updates by the ccNSO. If you do not wish to receive future ccNSO monthly newsletters, no action from you is needed. You can unsubscribe at any time, via a link in the newsletter itself. Archive Consult the ccNSO Newsletter Archive here: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Newsletter 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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Call for volunteers: ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee (SOPC)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 21, 2019

Jan. 21, 2019

Dear all, The ccNSO seeks additional volunteers for the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee (SOPC). The SOPC is a key working group for the ccNSO, which has gained an important role by its regular input provided to ICANN's Strategic and Operational plans. The SOPC has recently kicked off its work to provide input to FY20 Annual Budget and operational Plan. If you are interested in joining the SOPC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Closing date of this call for volunteers is Monday, 4 February 2019, 23:59 UTC. This announcement will also be published here: https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements Who can join? Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members or non-members of the ccNSO). Workload & working method The Group has estimated that every member needs to be able to invest at least six days on a yearly basis towards the work of the group. The workload is not spread evenly but is concentrated around the periods when ICANN launches consultations on its Operating Plan, Budget and Strategy Plan. The group meets through telephone conferences and face-to-face meetings during the ICANN meetings. However, most work is done between the telephone conferences and meetings. About the SOPC The aim of the Committee is to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in ICANN and PTI's strategic and operational planning processes and related budgetary processes. The ccNSO Council and individual ccTLD managers, collectively or individually, will be invited to support the position or input of the Committee. The Committee may submit a relevant Rejection Action Petition against the ICANN and IANA budgets, as well as their Strategic and operating Plans as defined in the ICANN Bylaws, Annex D, section 2.1 (f), (g), (h) and (i) to the ccNSO as Decisional Participant. Links * Committee members: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sopiwg.htm * On https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sopiwg.htm, scroll down to the "documents" section to consult all submissions by the SOPWG and SOPC * SOPC Charter, adopted on 1 November 2017: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/sopc-charter-01n… Next Steps Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. (consult the template here: https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.…<https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.…>) Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as a SOPC members and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation as SOPC member and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. The ccNSO Council will appoint the additional members to the SOPC as soon as possible. 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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call for volunteers: ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC
by Joke Braeken Jan. 21, 2019

Jan. 21, 2019

Dear All, Per ccNSO council decision, the ccNSO launches a call for volunteers to fill the vacancy of the ccNSO appointed Liaison to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC). Read the announcement here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/news/announcements?field_official_date_value%5Bv…>. The ccNSO is looking for a member of the ccTLD community to be appointed as ccNSO liaison to the ALAC. Opening date of this call for volunteers is Monday, 21 January 2019 (00:01 UTC), whereas the call for volunteers will close on Monday, 4 February 2019 (23:59 UTC). If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Further instructions are included under the heading "How to apply?". Roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC As specified in the ccNSO Guideline Liaison and Observers (https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/…) the ccNSO appointed liaison to the ALAC shall report to the ccNSO Council not less than monthly on the activities of the respective organization. The ccNSO appointed Liaison to the ALAC shall represent ccNSO values in these efforts, shall pursue specific direction from the ccNSO Council as and when given, and shall seek ccNSO Council advice as and when needed. Furthermore, the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC is committed to: * Participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of the ALAC on an ongoing and long-term basis * Communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the ALAC; * 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 the ALAC. * Participate in ALAC-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare the f-2-f meetings, if any. The ccNSO liaison to the ALAC shall not be a member of or entitled to vote on the ccNSO council or the Councils of other organizations, but otherwise shall be entitled to participate in the respective Council meetings. 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 the 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 linked to or employed by a ccTLD Manager, demonstrate active backing by a ccTLD manager * Statement of interest that identifies potential conflict of interest in your service as Liaison If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Closing date of this call for volunteers is Monday, 4 February 2019 (23:59 UTC). Next Steps Timeline * Call for volunteers: Mo, 21 January 2019 until Monday, 4 February 2019 * Evaluation of the candidates and selection by the council: Tue, 5 February 2019 until Tue, 12 February 2019 * Appointment selected candidate: approval election report by the ccNSO Council during its meeting on 14 February 2019. * The candidate will assume its role at the end of ICANN64 in Kobe Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. (consult the template here: https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.…<https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.…>) Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as a Liaison and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation as ccNSO appointed Liaison to the ALAC and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. In the event only one person has volunteered, this person shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council at the first council meeting following the call for volunteers. In the event two or more persons have volunteered for the same position, the ccNSO Council will conduct an email vote for the appointment. The Secretariat will then act as Selection manager. The volunteer who receives the majority of the votes lodged shall be considered to be appointed by the ccNSO Council as of the date of adoption of the Election Report, foreseen for the 14 February 2019 council meeting. The Chair of the ccNSO will inform the ICANN Secretary and the respective Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee of the appointment. Background * ccNSO Guideline: Liaison and Observers https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/…<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/…> * The current ALAC liaison, Wafa Dahmani (.tn), took a seat on the Number Resource Organisation Number Council (NRO NC) / Address Supporting Organisation Address Council (ASO AC). Read more here<https://aso.icann.org/appointments-to-the-nro-nc-aso-ac-2019/>. 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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call for volunteers: ccNSO appointed Liaison to the GNSO
by Joke Braeken Jan. 21, 2019

Jan. 21, 2019

Dear all, Per ccNSO council decision, the ccNSO launches a call for volunteers to fill the vacancy of the ccNSO appointed Liaison to the Generic names Supporting Organisation (GNSO). Read the announcement here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/news/announcements?field_official_date_value%5Bv…>. The ccNSO is looking for a member of the ccTLD community to be appointed as ccNSO liaison to the GNSO. Opening date of this call for volunteers is Monday, 21 January 2019 (00:01 UTC), whereas the call for volunteers will close on Monday, 4 February 2019 (23:59 UTC). If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Further instructions are included under the heading "How to apply?". Roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the GNSO As specified in the ccNSO Guideline Liaison and Observers (https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/…) the ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO shall report to the ccNSO Council not less than monthly on the activities of the respective organization. The ccNSO appointed Liaison to the GNSO shall represent ccNSO values in these efforts, shall pursue specific direction from the ccNSO Council as and when given, and shall seek ccNSO Council advice as and when needed. Furthermore, the ccNSO Liaison to the GNSO is committed to: * Participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of the GNSO on an ongoing and long-term basis * Communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the GNSO; * Report to the ccNSO on current and upcoming activities of the GNSO 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 the GNSO. * Participate in GNSO-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare the f-2-f meetings, if any. The ccNSO liaison to the GNSO shall not be a member of or entitled to vote on the ccNSO council or the Councils of other organizations, but otherwise shall be entitled to participate in the respective Council meetings. 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 the GNSO 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 GNSO meetings regularly and inform the ccNSO Council and broader ccTLD community. * If not directly linked to or employed by a ccTLD Manager, demonstrate active backing by a ccTLD manager * Statement of interest that identifies potential conflict of interest in your service as Liaison If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Closing date of this call for volunteers is Monday, 4 February 2019 (23:59 UTC). Next Steps Timeline * Call for volunteers: Mo, 21 January 2019 until Monday, 4 February 2019 * Evaluation of the candidates and selection by the council: Tue, 5 February 2019 until Tue, 12 February 2019 * Appointment selected candidate: approval election report by the ccNSO Council during its meeting on 14 February 2019. * The candidate will assume its role at the end of ICANN64 in Kobe Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. (consult the template here: https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.…<https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.…>) Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as a Liaison and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation as ccNSO appointed Liaison to the GNSO and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. In the event only one person has volunteered, this person shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council at the first council meeting following the call for volunteers. In the event two or more persons have volunteered for the same position, the ccNSO Council will conduct an email vote for the appointment. The Secretariat will then act as Selection manager. The volunteer who receives the majority of the votes lodged shall be considered to be appointed by the ccNSO Council as of the date of adoption of the Election Report, foreseen for the 14 February 2019 council meeting. The Chair of the ccNSO will inform the ICANN Secretary and the respective Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee of the appointment. Background * ccNSO Guideline: Liaison and Observers https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/…<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/…> * The current GNSO liaison, Biyi Oladipo (.ng), will take a seat on the ccNSO Council at the end of ICANN64 in Kobe. Consult the latest council election report here<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/election-report-…>. 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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FW: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] ICANN64 - Board topic for Discussion & Questions to the Board
by Katrina Sataki Jan. 21, 2019

Jan. 21, 2019

Dear Colleagues, We should start thinking about questions we would like the Board to answer during our face-to-face meeting in Kobe. We also should think and answer the questions from the Board (see below). Please share your thoughts on the mailing list, send them directly to me, or save them for our call in February. Thank you! Kind regards, ]{atrina From: So-ac-sg-cleaders [mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Vinciane Koenigsfeld Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 7:27 PM To: so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org Cc: Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Subject: [So-ac-sg-cleaders] ICANN64 - Board topic for Discussion & Questions to the Board Dear Constituency and Stakeholder Groups Chairs, Questions from your Groups to the Board - Please reply no later than Monday 18 February 2019 On behalf of the Board, I would like to wish each and every one of you, a HAPPY NEW YEAR! In 2019, the Board and I are determined to work with you more closely than ever to make it a productive and successful year for ICANN’s future. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you and discussing with you during ICANN64 which will take place in Kobe between 9-14 March 2019. This time in particular, the Board would like to listen to your suggestions in order to make ICANN’s big plans successful. What does it mean? In 2018, besides GDPR, the Community, the Board and ICANN org have worked tirelessly on several key plans that are now or soon will be out for public comment: - the draft Strategic Plan 2021-2025 was published a little before Christmas; - the first consultation paper on a 2-Year budgeting process was also published before Christmas; - and the draft FY21-25 Operating Plan & Financial Projections will be posted before this summer. In addition, based on community feedback and discussions at ICANN 63, we will begin a consultation in Kobe on the status of ICANN’s governance’s model, including whether and how it should evolve to continue to serve the global ICANN community. In the aggregate, these plans are comprehensive and address the key challenges ICANN’s faces in the future in the areas of security; governance; unique identifier systems; geopolitics; and financials. Even great plans come with challenges, which we want to anticipate and address as a prelude to implementation. We pulled together once before, galvanized our resources effectively and achieved a successful transition. We need to do it again to address ICANN’s future challenges. Are we ready? Do we, for example, collectively have the leadership, skills, resources, knowledge and commitment required to implement these plans successfully over the next five years? We need your help for this. Specifically, as you prepare for Kobe, we would like your high-level input on: 1. What the Board, ICANN org, and the Community should be doing now to prepare for the successful implementation of these plans? Please make three suggestions as concrete as possible, providing one each for the Board, ICANN org, and the Community. 2. While the success of these plans lies primarily within ICANN, we all know that ICANN does not operate in a vacuum, and alliances and partnerships are important to our success. How can we increase the likelihood that important allies and partners in the space are on the same page and working together to achieve common/agreed upon goals? Please provide one suggestion of something that could be done externally to improve trust and collaboration. We are looking forward to hearing your four suggestions during our face-to-face meetings in Kobe so that we could then work jointly towards a successful implementation of ICANN’s future plans, that you have been involved in formulating. In the meantime, we would be very grateful if you could send to Board Operations (board-ops-team(a)icann.org <mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org> ) the questions you would like the Board to address during our face-to-face meetings. Given the finite time available for these meetings, we would appreciate it very much if you could list your questions in order of priority. We would also appreciate getting your questions no later than Monday 18 February, 2019 or sooner. We thank you in advance for your time on this matter and we look forward to welcoming you in Japan! Best regards, Cherine Chalaby Chair, ICANN Board of Directors so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org <mailto:so-ac-sg-cleaders@icann.org>

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Final Overview ccTLD Financial Contributions ICANN's FY 18
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019

Dear all, Please be informed that ICANN Org has recently posted its overview of the ccTLD Financial Contributions to ICANN for FY 18. This overview can be found at: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/fy18-cctld-contributions-19dec1… Apologies for cross-posting. Kind regards, Bart Boswinkel 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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