October 2019 - Ccnso-council

ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY19
by Joke Braeken Oct. 30, 2019

Oct. 30, 2019

Dear all, ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) published their Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Audited Financial Statements, accompanied by unqualified audit reports from BDO LLP, the independent auditors View the ICANN FY19 Audited Financial Statements<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_M…> [PDF, 473 KB] View the PTI FY19 Audited Financial Statements<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_Q…> [PDF, 226 KB] In support of a continued commitment to accountability and transparency, these documents are posted to the ICANN Current Year (FY19) Financial Information page [newsalerts.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_L…> and the Financial Information for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) page <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_h…> . In addition, the following documents are also being published on ICANN.org: the FY19 Report on Board Expenses <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_V…> [PDF, 33 KB], the ICANN FY19 Annual Report <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_W…> [PDF, 9.3 MB], and the FY19 Funding by Source. In accordance with the Section 22.3 of ICANN's Bylaws, and Section 9.8 of PTI's Bylaws, these financial statements must be posted within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, or by 1 November 2019. ICANN invites the community to review the FY19 Audited Financial Statements. Please submit questions and comments to: planning(a)icann.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_S…>. Read more here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-10-29-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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Rules of engagement at Council workshops
by Katrina Sataki Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

Dear Colleagues, I would like to know your thoughts and wishes regarding the rules of engagement at our upcoming (and maybe all other) Council workshop. We have never done that before but, perhaps, we should discuss pluses and minuses of holding the workshop under the Chatham House Rule, i.e. "participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed." On the plus side, that could facilitate discussions. A minus: it would mean that the workshop part would be closed, i.e. only Councillors, observers from ROs and liaisons would be allowed. In any case, the workshops are not recorded. We will try to document the results by taking notes. A brief summary will also be given to the members on Tuesday. What are your thoughts? Thank you, ]{atrina

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The October edition of the ccNSO Monthly Newsletter is out now!
by Joke Braeken Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

Dear all, The October 2019 edition of the ccNSO monthly newsletter is out now. This month’s edition includes updates on the following topics: * All you need to know about the ccNSO schedule and agenda at ICANN66. Links to bookmark now. * Committee and Working Group updates, including among others reports by the Empowered Community Administration and the Guidelines Review Committee * Candidates ICANN Board seat 11 and 5 seats on the ccNSO Council You will be able to find this month’s edition, the ccNSO Newsletter Archive and instructions on how to subscribe here: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Newsletter 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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Invitation to attend: IDN ccTLD policy review & next steps @ICANN66
by Kimberly Carlson Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

Dear all, The ccNSO Council intends to launch the fourth ccNSO PDP to build the work of the second ccNSO PDP2, and the experience of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The fourth ccNSO PDP will address issues identified by the ccNSO IDN PDP2 Preliminary Review Team (PRT), which includes among others review of the confusing similarity review procedures and management and selection of IDN Variant (cc)TLDs. Purpose of this session is to inform and discuss with those who are interested in participating in developing IDN ccTLD policy work the next steps of IDN ccPDP 4 and preliminary timeline. All interested are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meeting details: * IDN ccTLD policy review & next steps <https://66.schedule.icann.org/meetings/1116960> – Thursday, November 7th | 1030-1200 (block 2) | Rm 514a Remote participation: - https://icann.zoom.us/my/yul66.514a<- https:/icann.zoom.us/my/yul66.514a> Thank you and safe travels to those attending in person. Best, Kim

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Georgia hit by massive cyber-attack
by ajay＠xgenplus.com Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

Hello Katrina May be it’s a good idea to discuss at some time about the following news and also see what could have been done to prevent and ensure continued services. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50207192 Thanks Ajay

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Draft joint SIFRT guideline
by Katrina Sataki Oct. 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

Dear Colleagues, In Montreal, during our bilateral meeting with the GNSO Council, the GNSO Drafting team and GRC will present the draft guideline that describes the process of joint GNSO/ccNSO consultations to decide whether to launch a Specific IANA Function Review. Although I hope the guideline will never be applied (not in our lifetime anyway), we need to have it in place. Thanks to the GNSO Drafting team who took the initiative and GRC who participated in discussions, the document is almost ready. The GNSO Council is planning to approve it in Montreal. It is clear that we won’t be ready to formally vote on it as according to our internal procedure we need to send the draft to the community and ask for their feedback. However, the idea is to “symbolically support” the draft during our meeting with the GNSO Council (they are aware of our internal process). Please have a look at the document (attached) by next Monday. As I already mentioned during our calls, GNSO and ccNSO have to agree on launching a SIFR (formally it is done by the Board but we have to request it) when everything else, i.e. three escalation steps defined by the CSC, fails. The process is not as heavy as the one for rejection or approval actions but it is not particularly simple either. It also requires active collaboration between our two groups. Happy to answer your questions should you have any. Kind regards, ]{atrina

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December ccNSO Council Teleconference | 19 December at 12:00 UTC.
by Kimberly Carlson Oct. 25, 2019

Oct. 25, 2019

Dear Councilors, The December ccNSO Council teleconference is scheduled for 19 December at 12:00 UTC. Please find the call details below: Topic: ccNSO Council Call Time: Dec 19, 2019 12:00 PM Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/388311562?pwd=SVc4YUJKcy9wQlFhUm51aU5ObW1IQT09 Wiki space: https://community.icann.org/x/Nwn_BQ (recording, transcript and background material will be posted as it becomes available) Meeting ID: 388 311 562 Password: 129744 **Please note this added security/privacy feature. Participants will only be required to enter the password if they are joining via the application and typing in the meeting ID manually. Anyone who joins a meeting via a link in a calendar or e-mail invitation will not be required to enter the password upon joining** Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aAAP6aGAx

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You're invited to CIRA's Exclusive event | Vous êtes invités à l'événement exclusif de l'ACEI
by Kimberly Carlson Oct. 25, 2019

Oct. 25, 2019

***NEW REGISTRATION CODE*** Canada—home of CIRA and .CA…and hockey, maple syrup, poutine, toques, butter tarts, and canoes. As part of ICANN Montreal, we are hosting an exclusive event—Canada Night! Join us for an exciting evening at Montreal’s Cirque Éloize—Canadian style. Experience acrobatic performances up close, distinctly Canadian food and drinks, and, of course, great music. Le Canada—la terre natale de l’ACEI et du .CA…mais aussi du hockey, du sirop d’érable, de la poutine, des tuques, des tartelettes au beurre et des canots! Dans le cadre de l’ICANN à Montréal, nous organisons un événement exclusif —la Nuit du Canada! Vous êtes invité à assister à une soirée excitante au Cirque Éloize de Montréal, à la canadienne. Vivez des spectacles acrobatiques de près, des mets et des boissons typiquement canadiennes et, bien sûr, de la bonne musique. RSVP [eventbrite.ca]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.ca_e_nu…> Your access code: CCNSO Advance registration is required. This is an exclusive, invitation-only event. To access the registration form you will need the access code included above. Bringing a +1? Please make sure to register them separately using the same access code. Votre code d’accès : CCNSO L’inscription préalable est requise. Il s’agit d’un événement privé réservé aux participants invités. Le code d’accès fourni ci-dessus vous permettra d’accéder au formulaire d’inscription. Vous amenez un +1 ? Assurez-vous de les enregistrer séparément en utilisant le même code d'accès. The Details: Where: Cirque Éloize, 417, rue Berri When: November 5. Doors open at 7 p.m. Attire: Business casual Les détails : Où : Cirque Éloize, 417, rue Berri Quand : Le 5 novembre. Ouverture des portes à 19 h. Code vestimentaire : Tenue de ville décontractée We look forward to connecting with you! Questions? Email us at canadanight(a)cira.ca<mailto:canadanight@cira.ca> Nous avons hâte d’échanger avec vous! Des questions? Écrivez-nous au canadanight(a)cira.ca<mailto:canadanight@cira.ca>. FUN FACT: Montreal is the international capital of circus and birthplace and home of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil. FAIT AMUSANT DE MONTRÉAL: Montréal est la capitale internationale du cirque ainsi que le berceau du Cirque du Soleil, célèbre dans le monde entier.

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VERSION2 | Draft overview (voluntary) Financial contributions from ICANN FY 2013/14 until ICANN FY 2018/19
by Joke Braeken Oct. 24, 2019

Oct. 24, 2019

Dear All, Further to Bart’s email below, ICANN Finance has updated the file to include the following updates. Please replace the file sent for review with the copy attached to this email. * country code operators that have not contributed within the date range (FY14-FY18) are not listed on the report. * recent contributions by ccTLD managers. * document footer has been updated to read the correct period. 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 From: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 9:31 AM To: "ccnso-council(a)icann.org" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, "ccTLDworld(a)icann.org" <ccTLDWorld(a)icann.org>, "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org>, "cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org" <cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org> Cc: ICANN Accounting <accounting(a)icann.org> Subject: Draft overview (voluntary) Financial contributions from ICANN FY 2013/14 until ICANN FY 2018/19 Dear all, Please find include draft overview of the ccTLD (voluntary) contributions to ICANN as compiled by ICANN Finance . If you notice any irregularities, please do not hesitate to contact ICANN Finance (in copy) or me directly by 30 October 2019. When looking at he overview please note the explanatory notes included in the overview. The goal is to publish the definite overview, by the ICANN66 meeting. Kind regards, Bart Boswinkel

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ccNSO Council Elections 2020: candidate list & statements
by Joke Braeken Oct. 24, 2019

Oct. 24, 2019

Dear ccNSO members, This is to inform you about the status and next steps for the 2020 ccNSO Council elections. In accordance with the approved timeline, the nomination period for the ccNSO Council closed on Tuesday, 15 October 2019, 23:59 UTC. The nomination archives can be found here<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccnso-nominations/>. In accordance with the applicable rules, the following candidates were nominated, seconded and have accepted their nomination for the ccNSO council election: Africa: Souleymane Oumtanaga Asia-Pacific: Atsushi Endo, Ai-Chin Lu Europe: Giovanni Seppia Latin America – Caribbean: Alejandra Reynoso North America: Stephen Deerhake Next steps: Africa, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, North America As only one candidate was nominated and seconded within the nomination period for the African, European, Latin American-Caribbean and North American regions, no elections need to be held in those regions. Since at the close of nominations there are no more valid candidates in the aforementioned geographic regions than there are seats on the ccNSO Council available for those regions, the nominated candidates shall be selected to serve on the ccNSO Council. Next steps: Asia-Pacific For the Asia-Pacific region, in accordance with the applicable rules, two candidates were nominated, seconded and have accepted their nomination. Consequently, an election will be held - according to the timeline previously agreed upon by the ccNSO Council - among the ccNSO members from the Asia-Pacific region. * Election opening and closing: As per the timeline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/timeline-nominat…> approved by the ccNSO Council, voting starts on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 (00:01 UTC) and closes on Tuesday, 3 December 2019 (23:59 UTC) * Election procedure: The vote will be by confidential email. Voting ballots will be sent to the e-mail address of the primary contact of each ccNSO Member from the Asia-Pacific region, as listed in the ccNSO Members database. As per the relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>, new ccNSO members are able to participate in the process if the ccNSO membership application has been approved by the ccNSO Council one day prior the nomination process starts, i.e. latest on 23 September 2019. Since the election is for one seat, each ccNSO member will be entitled to vote for up to one candidate. You can vote an unlimited number of times, but only the last vote submitted will be counted. Contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>) if you have questions or concerns regarding the e-mail address of the primary contact for your ccTLD. Further details about the election procedure will be shared closer to the start of the elections. Q&A Session with the candidates at ICANN66 A Q&A session will be held at the upcoming ccNSO Members Meeting at ICANN66 in Montréal, Canada. This Q&A session will provide the ccNSO members and broader ccTLD community an opportunity to interact with the candidates. Consult here<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=111391889> the agenda and remote participation details of the ICANN66 ccNSO Members Meeting. The session chair is ccNSO Councilor Biyi Oladipo (.ng). In preparation of the Q&A session, the written candidate statements, possible other material shared by the candidates and this announcement will be posted on the ccNSO website. Consult the candidate statements, if any, in attachment to this email. Conclusion The Election Manager will prepare the Election Report for the 2019 ccNSO council elections for consideration by the ccNSO Council, latest on Tuesday, 17 December 2019, after closure of the run-off elections, if any. The Council Election process 2020 will formally close 7 days after adoption and publication of the Election Report. The term start of the appointed Councillors will be at the conclusion of ICANN67 in Cancun. Background In March 2020, at the conclusion of ICANN67 in Cancun, the 3-year term of the following ccNSO Councillors ends: * Souleymane Oumtanaga (Africa) * Hirofumi Hotta (Asia-Pacific) * Giovanni Seppia (Europe) * Alejandra Reynoso (Latin America/Caribbean) * Stephen Deerhake (North America) The nomination and secondment procedure to fill those seats started Tuesday, 24 September 2019 (00:01 UTC) and closed Tuesday, 15 October 2019 (23:59 UTC). Links * Start nominations and secondments: Consult here the announcement<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-23sep19-en.htm> for details on the requirements for candidates, the acceptance of nominations, and next steps * Consult the announcement regarding the closure of the call for nominations here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16oct19-en.htm>. * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccnso-nominations/> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…> * Timeline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/timeline-nomination-election-2020-…> 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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