September 2019 - Ccnso-council

FW: Request for appointment of co-chairs to the IANA Naming Function Review
by Katrina Sataki Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Dear Colleagues, As you can see below, we are requested to appoint a co-chair to the IFRT. I have contacted our three appointed members Unguec, Peter and Frederico. The team supported appointment of Frederico Neves as a co-chair. Please let me know if you have any objections by 11 September. If there are no objections, I will inform other communities and ICANN that Frederico is our appointed co-chair. Thank you! Kind regards, ]{atrina From: Trang Nguyen [mailto:trang.nguyen@icann.org] Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 3:09 AM To: Drazek, Keith <kdrazek(a)verisign.com>; Katrina Sataki <katrina(a)nic.lv> Cc: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>; Marika Konings <marika.konings(a)icann.org>; Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin(a)team.neustar>; gbunton(a)tucows.com; harris(a)cabase.org.ar; wolf-ulrich.knoben(a)t-online.de; Brian(a)Winterfeldt.law; ed4coa(a)gmail.com; claudia.selli(a)att.com; bwanner(a)uscib.org; Stephanie Perrin <stephanie.perrin(a)mail.utoronto.ca>; Amy Creamer <amy.creamer(a)icann.org>; David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Subject: Request for appointment of co-chairs to the IANA Naming Function Review Dear Keith and Katrina, Please see attached letter requesting that the ccNSO and GNSO appoint co-chairs to the IANA Naming Function Review. Best, Trang

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Keeping You Informed: An Update on the Information Transparency Initiative
by Joke Braeken Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Dear all, I am forwarding a blog written by David Conrad, ICANN Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Sally Newell Cohen, ICANN Senior Vice President, Global Communications. The text is included below, or go to https://www.icann.org/news/blog/keeping-you-informed-an-update-on-the-infor… In this blog David and Sally ask for your input regarding a new version of the ICANN website. Best regards, Joke It's been a few months since we last updated<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-information-transparency-initiative-iti…> you about the Information Transparency Initiative (ITI). Behind the scenes, the team has been hard at work delivering on the project's primary goal<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2017-09-23-en#2.c> of improving the findability of our content. Registry Agreement Search Improvements Today, we're releasing the proposed new search experience for Registry Agreement content for your input via our feedback site<https://feedback.icann.org/>. We are committed to working with you to deliver a result that meets your needs. To do that, we need your input. The improved searchability includes these features: · Filters to narrow your search results by gTLD or string, agreement type, operator, or agreement status. · A date range filter. · Type ahead and search by the internationalized domain name. · Ability to download search results to a csv file with links to the individual agreement pages. · Keyword(s) search within registry agreement content with the results available by relevance (number of instances of the keyword(s)) or newest (search results ordered by publish date). We implemented these changes with helpful feedback from registry operators and staff. Because this release is in active development, some files and archive sections may be missing. Rest assured, all files and content currently on https://icann.org<https://icann.org/> will be migrated and available when the new site is officially launched. This particular content type was complicated to implement. It involved taking 48,000 pieces of unstructured files and pages and transforming the content into structured content and applying relevant metadata. Although this process took a lot of work, it gives you the ability to find your content more quickly. It also futureproofs our content for an easier migration process years from now, as new platform technologies emerge. Take the time to compare the current Registry Agreement findability<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registries/registries-agreements-en> with our new release<https://alpha.icann.org/en/registry-agreements?filterLetter=A&sortColumn=to…> and let us know what you think via the feedback site<https://feedback.icann.org/>. The feedback period will be open until 30 September 2019. Upcoming Content and Features Available for Feedback The team has also completed development on many other content types that are not yet available for feedback. Content migration into a new content model takes time and our goal is to provide you with previews of these content types with real data. This will give you a truer user experience to test the improved functionality. We plan to release Board Meeting Materials for your feedback in late October 2019, before ICANN66. In addition, the team is developing an improved Public Comment feature based on invaluable input from several members of ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. This new feature will be available for testing in late January 2020. As you know, this is a complex project. It involves auditing and migrating thousands of pieces of content, integrating two platforms from the ground up, and developing features to improve search and customize authoring. We remain laser-focused on sticking to our core goal - making it easier for you to find and access content. Soft Launch Plans We're aiming for a soft launch of the new site in April 2020. What do we mean by soft launch? We will release the new version of the site for your feedback in April 2020. This version will include: · Improved search and features for some content types like Board Materials, Public Comment, Announcements, Blogs, and Reviews. · 75% of all https://icann.org<https://icann.org/> files and pages migrated and searchable. The existing https://icann.org<https://icann.org/> will remain the definitive site during this period and run in parallel to the new site. This soft launch period gives us the opportunity to gather your feedback about many aspects of the improved site and make subsequent updates before we officially retire the current site. We appreciate all the positive feedback and constructive input we've received from the community, and we count on your patience and continued input during this time as we approach the soft launch date. Remember, we can't do this without you. Register your input!<https://feedback.icann.org/> The feedback period will be open until 30 September 2019. 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: TLD-OPS DR/BCP Workshop – ICANN66-Montreal
by Kimberly Carlson Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Dear all, Please remember to RSVP for TLD-OPS DR/BCP Workshop in Montreal (RSVP link can be found below). Both the lunch and workshop are closed sessions and admittance will be adhered to according to those who pre-registered for this event. Thank you, Kim From: Kimberly Carlson <kimberly.carlson(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 5:16 AM To: "tld-ops(a)dns-oarc.net" <tld-ops(a)dns-oarc.net> Cc: "ccnso-council(a)icann.org" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org>, "ccnso-tldops(a)icann.org" <ccnso-tldops(a)icann.org> Subject: TLD-OPS DR/BCP Workshop – ICANN66-Montreal Subject: TLD-OPS DR/BCP Workshop – ICANN66-Montreal The TLD-OPS Standing Committee and Drafting Team are planning a workshop at ICANN66-Montreal. The workshop is scheduled for Sunday, 3 November from 13:30-18:30 local (blocks 3, 4 and 5). Only members of TLD-OPS and the DR/BCP Drafting Team will be invited to participate in the workshop. - You must RSVP - A limit of 3 participants by ccTLD - TLD-OPS members may invite ccTLD members that are attending the Montreal ICANN 66 meeting (need to actively participate in workshop). The workshop will focus on testing the draft DR/BCP Playbook in a tabletop exercise and simulation. The expected outcome is to produce and circulate a ’tested’ TLD-OPS DR/BCP Playbook that’s serves as guidance implementing the basis of Business Continuity within a small ccTLD operator. There will be a sponsored lunch for workshop participants. To RSVP for the workshop, please complete the online pre-registration form: https://forms.gle/KYBFMguxAeytP33A9 Thank you, Kim Carlson on behalf of the TLD-OPS Standing Committee: Jacques Latour, (.ca) Chair, Régis Massé (.fr) Vice Chair, Frederico Neves (.br), Erwin Lansing (.dk), Ali Hadji Mmadi (.km), Abibu Ntahigiye (.tz), Brett Carr (.uk), Warren Kumari SSAC Liaison, John Crain SSR Liaison, Kim Davies IANA Liaison

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ALAC Updates-August 2019
by Joke Braeken Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Dear Councillors, Please find included in attachment the latest update by Segun Akano, the ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC. 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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Country Code Names Supporting Organization Review Final Report Submitted
by Joke Braeken Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Dear all, ICANN announced that the Meridian Institute<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_L…>, the independent examiner of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), has concluded its review and submitted its final report.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_u…> Read more here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-09-03-en Final Report The final report<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_u…> is the result of Meridian's review of documents, observation of meetings, interviews and a community-wide survey. Meridian also collaborated closely with the ccNSO Review Working Party (RWP) and wider ICANN community via webinar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_I…>, public comment<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_i…>, and public sessions during ICANN64<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_h…> and ICANN65<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_w…>. The report contains important findings on how the ccNSO fulfils its purpose, manages its structure and operations, and strives for accountability. Based upon the findings, the Meridian Institute's determination is that: * the ccNSO has a strong continuing purpose; * there does not seem to be a significant need to make structural or operational changes; and * the ccNSO is accountable to its constituencies, including its members. The report contains 14 recommendations for continuous improvements, some of which have already been acted on by the ccNSO. Background An independent review of the ccNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_U…> is mandated by ICANN's Bylaws<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_G…>. The purpose of the review is to determine (i) whether the ccNSO has a continuing purpose within the ICANN structure; (ii) how effectively the ccNSO fulfils its purpose and whether any change in its structure or operations is desirable to improve the ccNSO's effectiveness; and (iii) the extent to which the ccNSO as a whole is accountable to its organizations, committees, constituencies, and stakeholder groups. Meridian Institute was selected to perform the review and began its work in August 2018<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_m…>. Learn more about the ccNSO Review here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newsalerts.icann.org_c…>. 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 webinar on the FY21 Planning Process which includes Operating Plans and Budgets for PTI, IANA and ICANN
by Joke Braeken Sept. 4, 2019

Sept. 4, 2019

Dear All, ICANN’s Planning Team would like to invite you to attend a webinar on the FY21 Planning Process which includes Operating Plans and Budgets for PTI, IANA and ICANN. We will hold two webinars that will cover the following: * FY21 Operating Plan and Budget * FY21-FY25 Operating and Financial Plan * Timeline * Community Participation Opportunities * Questions Below are the details for the two sessions. If you are unable to participate in one of these sessions, they will be recorded and posted to the community wiki for future viewing and additional questions. It is not necessary to attend both sessions, each session will cover the same material. We are hosting two sessions to better accommodate time zones. Webinar #1 11 September 2019 00:00-1:00 UTC Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/462178439 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.zoom.us_j_462178…> Webinar #2 12 September 2019 16:00-17:00 UTC Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/826234297 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.zoom.us_j_826234…> Community Wiki Link to Recordings (Once they become available.) https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY20+Budget+Planning+Pro… We look forward to your participation and invite you to share this information with other community members who would like to learn more about ICANN’s Planning Process. 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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GNSO Council update
by Joke Braeken Sept. 4, 2019

Sept. 4, 2019

Hello everyone, Please find included in attachment the latest update by Maarten Simon, ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO. 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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ccNSO membership applications for .bj, .gl, .zm
by Souleymane Oumtanaga Sept. 2, 2019

Sept. 2, 2019

Dear All, The ccNSO Secretariat has received 3 new applications for ccNSO membership, for the following country codes: - .BJ (Benin) - .GL (Greenland) - .ZM (Zambia) Kindly provide me with your input by the end of Tuesday, 3 September 2019 (23:59 UTC), in case you do not agree with the ccNSO membership accreditation. The following checks have been completed for this ccNSO membership application: - The ccNSO Secretariat confirms that the application details are those of the ccTLD Manager as specified in the IANA Database - The ccNSO Secretariat sent a copy of the membership application to IANA Services staff. - IANA Services provided the following information: = = = - .BJ This message is to confirm that we do not have any pending requests or issues with .BJ. We recently completed a transfer of .BJ to ARCEP Benin so the information below is consistent with the data we have in the IANA Root Zone Database for .BJ. - .GL This message is to confirm that we do not have any pending requests or issues with .GL. The information below is consistent with the data we have in the IANA Root Zone Database for .GL. - .ZM This message is to confirm that IANA does not have any currently open requests for .ZM nor any pending issues. The information in the application below is consistent with the data we have on file for .ZM. = = = Details of the applications: - .BJ Name of ccTLD Manager: ARCEP BENIN Name of Representative: Executive Secretary Name of Primary Contact: Executive Secretary Primary Contact Address: COTONOU /GANHI, Immeuble MAERSK House Zone OCBN Cotonou, 01BP 2034 Bénin - .GL Name of ccTLD Manager: Tele Greenland Name of Representative: Thomas Hansen Name of Primary Contact: Thomas Hansen Primary Contact Address: Farip Aqqutaa 8 3900 Nuuk - .ZM Name of ccTLD Manager: Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority Name of Representative: Naming and Numbering Engineer Name of Primary Contact: Christina Lesa Chibesakunda Primary Contact Address: Plot 4909 Corner of United Nations and Independence Avenues Lusaka Zambia

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