February 2021 - Ccnso-council

ccNSO Statement procedure to respond to ICANN legal’s query on the proposed change to Article 10 of the ICANN Bylaws
by Joke Braeken Feb. 8, 2021

Feb. 8, 2021

Dear Councillors, As you may recall, the Council decided on 8 December 2020 via an intermeeting decision to launch a ccNSO Statement procedure to respond to ICANN legal’s query on the proposed change to Article 10 of the ICANN Bylaws, to enable the inclusion of IDN ccTLDs in the ccNSO. The reason for using this procedure was to ensure * the ccNSO Membership is aware of the proposed amendment of the originally proposed changes; and * the ccNSO Membership does not object. This is important, as the original proposals were developed as part of ccPDP2. Following the 8 December Council decision, a drafting team was established and Council appointed Ai-Chin Lu as chair. On behalf of Ai-Chin, the secretariat submits the Draft Statement for adoption. The Statement consist of two parts: 1. A cover letter to ICANN legal 2. The final draft response to ICANN legal (version with and without track changes) The drafting team - consisting of Ai-Chin Lu (.tw) | drafting team Chair, Hirofumi Hotta (.jp), Jiankang Yao (.cn) and Mira Fajri (.id) - prepared the final draft response. Per applicable ccNSO Guideline, the draft was shared with the Council to seek initial comments, and subsequently with the ccNSO membership for their review and feedback. At the closure of the consultation round, one comment was submitted, based on which the drafting team decided to strike the second sentence in Article 10, Section 10.4 (a), to avoid confusion. No further changes were made to the draft response and no objections received on the proposed Statement. Once adopted, the chair of the ccNSO is requested to send the Statement to ICANN legal as a response to ICANN Legal on their letter. In the course of preparing the draft, the Drafting Team identified four (4) issues, which - although they do not directly relate to the letter from ICANN legal, - the Drafting Team wishes to bring to Council’s attention and consideration: 1. The drafting team wishes to thank Council for its initial review. Councilors previously expressed a clear mark-up of the requested changes to the text in the bylaws. The ccNSO Secretariat made an attempt to highlight the sections that were changed, but since it did not add to the clarity, the drafting team agreed to skip this step. For transparency reasons and ease of comparison, all relevant current documents were shared with the ccNSO members as links in the background section of the email 1. Based on a question by a ccNSO member regarding the use of “by electronic means” instead of “email vote” as method of voting in Article 10, Section 10.4 (i), the drafting team expressed a clear preference to use the more generic term in the ICANN Bylaws, to ensure technology-independency. Details about the voting process and related tools should be provided in the ccNSO internal procedures. 1. The drafting team wishes to inform the Council that the principle of one vote per member for those organizations or entities that manage multiple ASCII ccTLDs will not be affected by the proposed Bylaw change. This implies that those organizations or entities that have become member for two or more ccTLDs and have become member of the ccNSO will still be able to cast two or more votes in formal voting processes (in the Board nomination process, the Council elections and in membership approval voting of ccPDPs). As was noted in the ccPDP2 part 2, this issue may need to be addressed at one point, to ensure parity of members, who run multiple ccTLDs. Note, Organizations or entities who run multiple IDN ccTLDs related to one (1) country or territory will at a maximum have one (1) vote. 1. The drafting team wishes to inform Council that the bylaw change will have consequences for the ccNSO Council election guideline and ccNSO Board nomination guideline (see: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/guidelines.htm ), following Article 10, Section 10.4(h): nomination by any ccNSO member. It advises Council to ask the GRC to look at this issue in due time. Background * 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> * Guideline: ccNSO statements<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47783/guidelines-stat…> * ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Reminder | ccTLD News: call for presentations closes soon
by Joke Braeken Feb. 8, 2021

Feb. 8, 2021

Dear All, This is a reminder about the call for presentations for the upcoming ccTLD News Session. Do you have a milestone, best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with your colleagues from across the world? Submit your presentation proposal now. The call for presentations closes Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). Further details can be found in the email below or in the announcement published here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12jan21-en.htm The MPC looks forward to your proposals! Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Latest report ccNSO liaison to ALAC
by Joke Braeken Feb. 8, 2021

Feb. 8, 2021

Dear All, Please find enclosed the January 2021 report by Segun Akano, ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Thursday, 4 February 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest Feb. 4, 2021

Feb. 4, 2021

Thursday, 4 February 2021 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 ICANN70 Resources Registration Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing NEXT WEEK: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN70 Resources Registration Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing NEXT WEEK: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy A webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report will be held on Thursday, 11 February 2021 at 15:00 UTC to brief the community on its final recommendations. Participation details for the webinar, and call materials can be found here. DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process will open Monday, 8 February 2021 and program details are available here. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 (UTC). This program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients to the program. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN70. Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. Register for ICANN70. Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominees to apply for the program here beginning Monday, 8 February 2021. Chairs should send their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org so that ICANN org can verify the applications. SO/AC chairs and community leaders will have until Monday, 1 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. Learn more. REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open The Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN. 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 Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online candidate portal. All applications are confidential. Learn more. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process and submit your nominations here. Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report Close Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level Close Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 Volume 3, Issue 10 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 8 February 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Re: [ccnso-council] [Ext] Re: [ccnso-members] we seek your feedback | ccNSO response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO.
by Joke Braeken Feb. 3, 2021

Feb. 3, 2021

Dear Heiki, Thank you very much for your review of the draft ccNSO response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO. Following closure of the comment period, the drafting team met on 3 February, and discussed your comments. Please find included the response by the drafting team. Article 10, Section 10.4 (a) The drafting team fully agrees that it should be clear that only ccTLD managers can become members to the ccNSO. So to avoid confusion, the drafting team suggests to completely strike the second sentence: “Any organization or entity that meets the membership qualifications stated in this Section shall be entitled to be member of the ccNSO.” Please find a revised version with track changes enclosed (v3-03022021). Article 10, Section 10.4 (i) Regarding the tool used during elections, the suggestion is to replace “email” with “by electronic means”. There is a clear preference to use the more generic term in the ICANN Bylaws, to be technology independent. Details about the voting process and related tools will be provided in the ccNSO procedures. The drafting team hopes your concerns are addressed. If there are no further comments by Friday, 5 February (23:59 UTC), the ccNSO Council will be asked to adopt v3_03022021 of the draft response. Once adopted, the response will be sent to ICANN Legal for its consideration. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Heiki Sibul <heiki.sibul(a)internet.ee> Date: Friday, 22 January 2021 at 15:56 To: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [ccnso-members] we seek your feedback | ccNSO response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO. Dear Joke, Thank you for seeking our input and feedback for the ccNSO response on the proposed draft changing the Bylaws of ICANN. Overall, we support the ICANN Legal's edits to the initial ccNSO's proposal. Regarding the ccNSO's response letter to ICANN Legal, we suggest the following edits to the letter: 1) Article 10, Section 10.4 (a): Not knowing the drafting team's reasoning behind this, we suggest not to change "any ccTLD manager" to "any organization or entity". Changing this would create a false perception that any organization or entity could become a member of ccNSO. According to the following Sections from the Bylaws, it is clear that only a ccTLD manager is entitled to be a member of ccNSO, not any organization or entity. For legal certainty and clarity, it would be reasonable not to change "any ccTLD manager" to "any organization or entity" in Article 10, Section 10.4 (a); 2) Article 10, Section 10.4(i): We agree that expanding the casting of the ballot from e-mail to electronic means could be necessary for the purpose of facilitating the transition to more virtual meetings in the future or transition to modern voting solutions, but could it be explained more precisely e.g. in the drafting team's memorandums, what is meant by electronic means? We would like to thank ccNSO drafting team for their efforts and if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Heiki Sibul Eesti Interneti SA • Paldiski mnt 80, 10617 Tallinn Tel + 372 727 1000 • Mob +372 504 6524 www.internet.ee [eestiinternet.ee]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.eestiinternet.ee/__;!!PtGJab4!rAO2Ys7…> Kontakt Joke Braeken (<joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>>) kirjutas kuupäeval N, 21. jaanuar 2021 kell 18:13: Dear ccNSO Members, I am forwarding you an email on behalf of Ai-Chin Lu, ccNSO Councillor leading the drafting team for the ccNSO response to questions from ICANN legal regarding a Bylaw change to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO. Kindly note that the drafting team seeks your input. Close date is Monday, 1 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> = = = = Dear ccNSO Members, In order to include IDN ccTLDs as members to the ccNSO, the ccNSO Council requested changes to article 10 in the ICANN Bylaws. Since ICANN legal raised some questions, a drafting team was tasked with writing a ccNSO response. The drafting team now seeks your input and feedback on the proposed draft, allowing for further considerations, and eventually adoption of a response by the ccNSO Council. Please find enclosed the proposed letter to ICANN legal, including an Annex. The drafting team seeks your comments. Close date is Monday, 1 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). Your input will be reviewed by the drafting team, prior to adoption of the final response by the ccNSO Council. Thank you. Best regards, Ai-Chin Lu (.tw) | drafting team Chair Hirofumi Hotta (.jp), Jiankang Yao (.cn), Mira Fajri (.id) Background * ccNSO request to amend article 10 of the ICANN bylaws [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/fiel…>. (7 february 2020) * Response from ICANN legal - October 2020 [drive.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDpynivqNcPU4JY…> * Guideline: ccNSO statements [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file…> * ICANN Bylaws [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance…> _______________________________________________ Ccnso-members mailing list Ccnso-members(a)icann.org<mailto:Ccnso-members@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ccnso-members _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list 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 the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/privacy/tos__;!!PtGJab4!rA…>). 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Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report
by Joke Braeken Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

Dear All, A webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report will be held on Thursday, 11 February 2021 at 15:00 UTC to brief the community on its final recommendations. Participation details for the webinar, and call materials can be found here: https://community.icann.org/display/SSR/WEBINAR%3A++SSR2+Final+Report+%7C+1… About SSR2 The Security, Stability, and Resiliency Review is mandated by ICANN's Bylaws (Article 4, Section 4.6(c)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article4.6>) to review "ICANN's execution of its commitment to enhance the operational stability, reliability, resiliency, security, and global interoperability of the systems and processes, both internal and external, that directly affect and/or are affected by the Internet's system of unique identifiers that ICANN coordinates." * SSR2 Review Team wiki space: https://community.icann.org/x/AE6AAw * Security, Stability, and Resiliency Review page on icann.org: https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/specific-reviews/ssr Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Monday, 1 February 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

Monday, 1 February 2021 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 ICANN70 Resources Registration Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing NEW: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open REMINDER:Recording Now Available of ICANN Board Workshop Open Session on FY21 Operational Priorities REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget NEW: Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report NEW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level ICANN70 Resources Registration Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing NEW: Webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy A webinar on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report will be held on Thursday, 11 February 2021 at 15:00 UTC to brief the community on its final recommendations. Participation details for the webinar, and call materials can be found here. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process will open Monday, 8 February 2021 and program details are available here. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 (UTC). This program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. NEW: Internet Nominations by Community Leaders Procedure Community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients to the program. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN70. Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. Register for ICANN70. Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominee to apply for the program through: https://events.icann.org/icann70/bandwidthprogram [Application site will open Monday, 8 February 2021]. Chairs should their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org, for ICANN org to verify the applications. SO/AC chair and community leaders will have until Monday, 01 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. Learn more. REMINDER: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open The Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN. 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 Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online candidate portal. All applications are confidential. Learn more. REMINDER: Recording Now Available of ICANN Board Workshop Open Session on FY21 Operational Priorities ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman discussed the January workshop in a recent blog. On 24 January 2021, the ICANN Board held an open session during the workshop to discuss its priorities for 2021. The recording can be found here. REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process and submit your nominations here. Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 NEW: Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report Close Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 NEW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level Close Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 Volume 3, Issue 9 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 4 February 2021 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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February Council teleconference | 18 February at 20:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

Dear all, The February 2021 Council teleconference has been scheduled for 18 February at 20:00 UTC. Agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Call details: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96607870303?pwd=L3BOemR4Ti9vNXQ5NFNGdVhNa0V6dz09 Meeting ID: 966 0787 0303 Passcode: ccNSO-0218 Wiki:  https://community.icann.org/x/8gBACQ (background material, attendance, recording, transcript will be posted as it becomes available)

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REMINDER | we seek presenters (ccTLD News)
by Joke Braeken Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

Dear All, The MPC still seeks presenters for the upcoming ccTLD News Session. Do you have a best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with your colleagues from across the world? Submit your presentation proposal, covering for instance recent developments, ccTLD activities and ccTLD management related topics, both from an operational, marketing or legal point of view. The deadline to submit your presentation proposals is Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). Further details can be found in the email below or in the announcement published here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12jan21-en.htm The MPC looks forward to your proposals! Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 11 January 2021 at 18:02 To: "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org>, "cctldcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org" <ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org>, ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] ccTLD News Sessions | Call for presenters closes 10 February Dear All, The ccNSO Meetings Programme Working Group (MPC) is pleased to announce that it will organise another set of Virtual ccTLD News Sessions, scheduled to be held at the start of March 2021. The MPC seeks presentation proposals from the ccTLD community. Do you have a best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with your colleagues from across the world? You are kindly invited to submit your presentation proposal for the Virtual ccTLD News Sessions, covering for instance recent developments, ccTLD activities and ccTLD management related topics, both from an operational, marketing or legal point of view. ccTLD managers interested in presenting at the Virtual ccTLD News Session are kindly invited to contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). There will be 2 options to participate to the Virtual ccTLD News Sessions: * Virtual ccTLD News Session #1 | Tuesday, 9 March 2021 (19 UTC) * Virtual ccTLD News Session #2 | Thursday, 11 March 2021 (11 UTC) How to apply? Send the information below to Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). * Exact title of your presentation * First name of the presenter * Last name of the presenter * ccTLD of the presenter * Short summary of your presentation (max 10 sentences) * Profile picture, to be used when promoting the agenda Please note: * Presentations are to be held in English. * The Virtual ccTLD News Session will be held via Zoom * A recording will be made available * The ccNSO Secretariat will share with you some tips and tricks on how to make a good presentation even more engaging, and how to present remotely via zoom. A prep session and dry run will be organised as well. = = = = = Next steps Each proposal for a presentation is reviewed and evaluated by MPC. The MPC expects to confirm the final selection of presenters during its meeting on 11 February. The agenda with the list of presentations will become public by 15 February. A preparatory meeting for presenters will be held on 23 February, followed by a dry-run on 4 March. The ccNSO Meeting Programme Committee looks forward to your suggestions. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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