December 2020 - Ccnso-council

REMINDER | Call for volunteers: ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee (SOPC)
by Joke Braeken Dec. 10, 2020

Dec. 10, 2020

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. and related budgetary processes of ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). 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 Friday, 11 December 2020 (23:59 UTC). This announcement has also be published here: https://ccnso.icann.org/announcements Consult the recording of the November 2020 Webinar by Chair Giovanni Seppia here: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars Who can join? Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members or non-members of the ccNSO). Each year the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. SOPC members are expected to have the following skillset: * Availability and commitment to investing up to eight to ten days yearly. Please note that the work of the group (the workload) is not spread evenly throughout the year, but concentrates around the periods of public consultations of ICANN Operating Plan, Budget and Strategic Plans. * Knowledge of ICANN internal corporate and policy making processes, including the ccNSO work, and willingness to learn more about the subjects in the scope of the SOPC work and ICANN work. * Ability to work under time pressure and willingness to work at odd hours/ days. Please note that public comment periods may fall on a holiday season. The group encourages participation from all geographic regions, but realizes this implies that some members may need to participate at uncomfortable hours. * Good knowledge and record of dealing with strategic and budget planning matters. * Ability to review financial data sets and extensive background documents within tight deadlines. * Experience of (remote) working in teams and ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment. * Good communication skills and a sufficient command of English as the working language of the group, including familiarity with basic financial, corporate and strategic management lexicon and terminology. * Good presentation skills are desirable. Working method The group meets through telephone conferences and face-to-face/virtual 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, might 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: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/sopc-charter-30j… * November 2020 Webinar recording: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars 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.… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publ…>) Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as a SOPC member 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, once the call for volunteers closes. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Save the date! ccTLD consultation sessions | Recommendations by ICANN org on ICANN Public Meetings & impact on the ccNSO schedule
by Joke Braeken Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

Hello everyone, Next week, the ccNSO leadership team and MPC Chair will host two consultation sessions via Zoom, aimed at collecting your feedback regarding ICANN org’s recommended strategic changes for future ICANN Public Meetings and its impact on the ccNSO schedule. You are highly encouraged to attend. Basis for discussion is the attached document, which was previously circulated by Barbara Povse (MPC Chair). ccTLD Consultation Sessions There are two options to participate. A recording will be made available here<https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars>. * ccTLD Consultation Session #1: Tuesday, 15 December 2020 | 18 UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98412127811?pwd=RFFxbmR4ZTFlRVhEbjBPRFIwQmVuUT09 Meeting ID: 984 1212 7811 Passcode: &f^nP0b+3J Passcode: 9363239363 (audio only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/axDeX4swq * ccTLD Consultation Session #2: Wednesday, 16 December 2020 | 11:30 UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/93531023664?pwd=RkNtbGh4U2tDMzA4eXpFSFpPU2Rodz09 Meeting ID: 935 3102 3664 Passcode: u*39Tdjy+% Passcode: 9281297391 (phone only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aefAbSz0qa Next Steps As Barbara mentioned, the deadline for comments is Thursday, 17 December 2020 (23:59 UTC). The ccNSO will submit its consolidated feedback to ICANN org on 18 December. The anticipated launch for implementation of ICANN org’s recommendations would be for the ICANN70 Community Forum in March 2021. We look forward to your input, regarding ICANN public meetings, and how to shape the ccNSO schedule moving forward. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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December Council teleconference | 17 December at 18:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

**REMINDER** Dear all, The December Council teleconference has been scheduled for 17 December at 18:00 UTC. Agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Call details: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92882153198?pwd=Vm56c1RWOHNpWWVBUWEzRkJ0SE1XQT09 Meeting ID: 928 8215 3198 Passcode: Council_12 Wiki:  https://community.icann.org/x/Y4EmCQ  (background material, attendance, recording, transcript will be posted as it becomes available)

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REMINDER | We seek one (1) Fellowship Program Mentor and one (1) member for the Fellowship Program Selection Committee.
by Joke Braeken Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

Dear All, This is a reminder: No volunteers stepped forward to date. ICANN org invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. The ccNSO Council therefor seeks one (1) Fellowship Program Mentor and one (1) member of the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Requirements and time commitment Further to the skillset included below, ccNSO candidates are expected to have the support of a ccTLD manager (whether members or non-member of the ccNSO). Fellowship Program Mentors: · Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. · Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN72. · Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. · Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Fellowship Program Selection Committee: · Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. · Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. · Work for this role will begin in April 2021 to select fellows for ICANN72. · For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> for additional details on the Mentorship program and here [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> for additional details on the Selection Committee. · Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. How to apply * Expressions of Interest for nomination to the Fellowship Program as Mentor or as member of the Selection Committee should be submitted to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> * The deadline for volunteering is Friday, 18 December 2020 (23:59 UTC). * Applications must be accompanied by a short statement regarding your qualifications to serve on the Fellowship Program as Mentor or as member of the Selection Committee on behalf of the ccNSO. * By submitting your personal data, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/privacy/policy__;!!PtGJab4…>) and you agree to abide by the electronic Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/privacy/tos__;!!PtGJab4!sF…> ) Next steps Expressions of Interest will be reviewed by the ccNSO Council, who is expected to appoint one Fellowship Program Mentor and one member of the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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ALAC update: October and November 2020
by Joke Braeken Dec. 7, 2020

Dec. 7, 2020

Dear Councillors, Please find enclosed the latest report by Segun Akano, the ccNSO appointed liaison to the ALAC, covering the months of October and November 2020. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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7 December 2020
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest Dec. 7, 2020

Dec. 7, 2020

Monday, 7 December 2020 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing CLOSES TODAY: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track NEW: Board Activity on the Third Accountability and Transparency Review REMINDER: Request For Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation NEW: Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 Information Sharing CLOSES TODAY: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The GNSO Council is requesting that interested Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs), and GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies consider appointing members to the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track, a group to be formed within an ongoing Policy Development Process (PDP) reviewing all rights protection mechanisms in all gTLDs at the second level of the domain name system. The composition of the IGO Work Track is as follows: The Registries Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members The Registrars Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members The Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members The Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members Each AC, other SOs and IGOs: up to 2 members per group Please confirm your appointed members and alternates at the latest by Monday, 7 December 2020 by notifying the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org. Learn more about the work track and how to apply. NEW: Board Activity on the Third Accountability and Transparency Review From: Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair Earlier this year, the third Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) delivered its Final Report to the ICANN Board. This report was then posted for Public Comment to help inform the Board’s action on the final recommendations. During the Board's 30 November meeting, the Board resolved to approve the five recommendations in the ATRT3 Final Report, comprised of 15 component parts as enumerated in the scorecard, which call for: Updates to the requirements of ICANN’s Public Comment proceedings. ICANN org to review the implementation of the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2) recommendations in light of the ATRT3’s assessment, and to complete the implementation of ATRT2 recommendations subject to prioritization. Changes to Specific and Organizational Reviews, including creation of a new Holistic Review of ICANN, and evolution of Organizational Reviews into Continuous Improvement Programs. Improvements to the accountability and transparency of ICANN’s Strategic and Operating Plans. The creation of a community-led entity tasked with operating a prioritization process for recommendations made by review teams, cross-community groups, or any other community-related budgetary elements the Board or ICANN org feels appropriate. On behalf of the Board, I want to extend our thanks to the ATRT3 team for its dedication and hard work. The ATRT3 Final Report is the culmination of 14 months of work by 19 team members, representing more than 2,500 hours of meetings and significant engagement with the wider ICANN community throughout the process. The commitment and efforts of this review team and thoughtful contributions of the wider community via public comments and other engagement with the ATRT3 cannot be underestimated. This illustrates the strength, accountability, and transparency of the multistakeholder model. Learn more. REMINDER: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees will be requested to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June. Further information will be available in the upcoming weeks. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here. REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more. Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation Close Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2020 NEW: Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 Close Date: Friday, 22 January 2021 Volume 2, Issue 93 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 10 December 2020 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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3 December 2020
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest Dec. 3, 2020

Dec. 3, 2020

Thursday, 3 December 2020 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing CLOSES TOMORROW: Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Representatives Group to Select Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel CLOSES MONDAY: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track NEW: Request For Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 Public Comment CLOSES TUESDAY: Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation Information Sharing CLOSES TOMORROW: Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Representatives Group to Select Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support In accordance with the ICANN Bylaws and Terms of Reference agreed to by ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO and ACs), a Community Representatives Group is being formed that will work with ICANN org to select a slate of nominees for a Standing Panel to hear disputes filed under ICANN's Independent Review Process (IRP). All applications to join the Community Representatives Group will be reviewed by the specific SO or AC whose endorsement is being sought. The closing date is Friday, 4 December 2020. Please review the announcement and Terms of Reference for further details about the role of the Community Representatives Group and the skills sought for membership. The Bylaws require ICANN org to work with all SO and ACs to ensure that a Standing Panel is constituted for the IRP, an important accountability mechanism under the Bylaws. The requirements and process is documented via the wiki space: https://community.icann.org/display/ESPFIRP. CLOSES MONDAY: Call for Volunteers: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The GNSO Council is requesting that interested Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs), and GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies consider appointing members to the Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Work Track, a group to be formed within an ongoing Policy Development Process (PDP) reviewing all rights protection mechanisms in all gTLDs at the second level of the domain name system. The composition of the IGO Work Track is as follows: The Registries Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members The Registrars Stakeholder Group: up to 2 members The Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members The Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group: up to 3 members Each AC, other SOs and IGOs: up to 2 members per group Please confirm your appointed members and alternates at the latest by Monday, 7 December 2020 by notifying the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org. Learn more about the work track and how to apply. NEW: Request For Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees will be requested to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June. Further information will be available in the upcoming weeks. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here. REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more. Public Comment CLOSES TUESDAY: Recommendations for ICANN’s Root Name Service Strategy and Implementation Close Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2020 Volume 2, Issue 92 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 7 December 2020 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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online decision: formal appointment members of the Drafting Team that will formulate a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO
by Joke Braeken Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

Dear Councilors, Please find below a draft resolution, presented to you for an online decision. Kindly provide me with your input by the end of Friday, 4 December 2020, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution. Appointment members * For decision formal appointment members of the Drafting Team that will formulate a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO * Draft Resolution Following a call for volunteers, a number of candidates applied for membership of the drafting team that will formulate a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO. The ccNSO Council approves membership to the drafting team for the candidates included below. * Hiro Hotta (.jp) * Jiankang Yao (.cn) * Mira Fajri (.id) The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include Hiro, Jiankang and Mira as members of the drafting team, including informing Ai-Chin Lu who was previously appointed as the Councillor who will lead the drafting team. * Background The ccNSO Council sought a limited number of volunteers for a drafting team for a ccNSO statement as a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO. The ccNSO Council appointed Ai-Chin Lu (.tw) - ccNSO Councilor for the Asia-Pacific region - as designated Councilor to lead this effort. The ccNSO Secretariat launched a call for volunteers, whch closed 2 December (noon UTC). The drafting team will use the ccNSO Statement procedure as described in the applicable guideline.<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47783/guidelines-stat…> The team is expected to submit its draft statement to the ccNSO members for feedback and comments by mid January 2021, according to the timeline included below. TIMELINE * Opening call for volunteers Drafting Team: 24 November * Closure call for volunteers Drafting Team: 2 Dec. (noon UTC) * Secretariat asks Council to appoint the Drafting Team: 2 Dec. (> noon UTC) * Council deadline to appoint the DT: 4 Dec. (23:59 UTC) * Drafting Team meeting #1: 7 Dec. (10:00 UTC) * Drafting team sends its draft statement to Council for review: 14 December * Deadline for Council input: 18 Dec. (23:59 UTC) * Drafting Team meeting #2: 21 Dec. (Time TBC) * End-of-year holiday season. ICANN closes between 24 Dec. and 3 Jan. * Draft statement sent to ccNSO members for input: 12 January * Deadline for comments by ccNSO members: 19 January (23:59 UTC) * Drafting Team meeting #3: 20 January (Time TBC) * Drafting Team sends final version to Council for adoption: 21 January * Deadline adoption ccNSO statement by Council: 27 January LINKS * ccNSO request to amend article 10 of the ICANN bylaws<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/sataki-to-botter…>. (7 february 2020) * Response from ICANN legal - October 2020<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDpynivqNcPU4JYmKnMnfdv9uW-sjfyr/view?usp=…> * Guideline: ccNSO statements<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47783/guidelines-stat…> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Re: [ccnso-council] online decision: formal appointment members of the Drafting Team that will formulate a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO
by Stephen Deerhake ＠ ASNIC Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

+1. I propose amending the resolution with a single sentence thanking them for stepping forward. /Stephen From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 07:28 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] online decision: formal appointment members of the Drafting Team that will formulate a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO Dear Councilors, Please find below a draft resolution, presented to you for an online decision. Kindly provide me with your input by the end of Friday, 4 December 2020, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution. Appointment members * For decision formal appointment members of the Drafting Team that will formulate a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO * Draft Resolution Following a call for volunteers, a number of candidates applied for membership of the drafting team that will formulate a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO. The ccNSO Council approves membership to the drafting team for the candidates included below. * Hiro Hotta (.jp) * Jiankang Yao (.cn) * Mira Fajri (.id) The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include Hiro, Jiankang and Mira as members of the drafting team, including informing Ai-Chin Lu who was previously appointed as the Councillor who will lead the drafting team. * Background The ccNSO Council sought a limited number of volunteers for a drafting team for a ccNSO statement as a response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO. The ccNSO Council appointed Ai-Chin Lu (.tw) - ccNSO Councilor for the Asia-Pacific region - as designated Councilor to lead this effort. The ccNSO Secretariat launched a call for volunteers, whch closed 2 December (noon UTC). The drafting team will use the ccNSO Statement procedure as described in the applicable guideline.<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47783/guidelines-stat…> The team is expected to submit its draft statement to the ccNSO members for feedback and comments by mid January 2021, according to the timeline included below. TIMELINE * Opening call for volunteers Drafting Team: 24 November * Closure call for volunteers Drafting Team: 2 Dec. (noon UTC) * Secretariat asks Council to appoint the Drafting Team: 2 Dec. (> noon UTC) * Council deadline to appoint the DT: 4 Dec. (23:59 UTC) * Drafting Team meeting #1: 7 Dec. (10:00 UTC) * Drafting team sends its draft statement to Council for review: 14 December * Deadline for Council input: 18 Dec. (23:59 UTC) * Drafting Team meeting #2: 21 Dec. (Time TBC) * End-of-year holiday season. ICANN closes between 24 Dec. and 3 Jan. * Draft statement sent to ccNSO members for input: 12 January * Deadline for comments by ccNSO members: 19 January (23:59 UTC) * Drafting Team meeting #3: 20 January (Time TBC) * Drafting Team sends final version to Council for adoption: 21 January * Deadline adoption ccNSO statement by Council: 27 January LINKS * ccNSO request to amend article 10 of the ICANN bylaws<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/sataki-to-botter…>. (7 february 2020) * Response from ICANN legal - October 2020<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDpynivqNcPU4JYmKnMnfdv9uW-sjfyr/view?usp=…> * Guideline: ccNSO statements<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47783/guidelines-stat…> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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December Council teleconference | 17 December at 18:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

Dear all, The December Council teleconference has been scheduled for 17 December at 18:00 UTC. Agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Call details: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92882153198?pwd=Vm56c1RWOHNpWWVBUWEzRkJ0SE1XQT09 Meeting ID: 928 8215 3198 Passcode: Council_12 Wiki:  https://community.icann.org/x/Y4EmCQ  (background material, attendance, recording, transcript will be posted as it becomes available)

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