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Upcoming ccNSO Council meetings | May & June
by Kimberly Carlson May 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

Dear Councilors, Please find below a list of the upcoming ccNSO Council meetings for May and June: * Thursday, 20 May | 18:00 UTC (May Council Call) * Wednesday, 9 June | 18:00 UTC (Council prep call for ICANN71) * Thursday, 10 June | 20:00 UTC (joint gNSO & ccNSO Councils) * Thursday, 17 June | 12:30 UTC (Council meeting at ICANN71) Please note, there will not be a workshop prior to ICANN71. Calendar invites will be sent as well. Separately, I will send a list with the high-level ccNSO-related sessions at ICANN71. Thank you, Kim

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For decision: Resolution Roles and responsibilities and overview of ccNSO Council appointed persons to groups
by Bart Boswinkel May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021

Dear all, Please find included the draft resolution from last Council call on roles and responsibilities and overview of ccNSO Council appointed liaisons and others to other groups. Also included the overviews themselves ( in pdf) If you have any questions or comments please let your fellow Councillors know by Friday 30 April 2021, 23.59 UTC. If no comments or objection by then, the resolution is considered accepted. Once adopted the overviews will be posted on the ccNSO website. Kind regards, Bart Draft Resolution Background The ccNSO Councillors were requested to volunteer for and submit their names to take on a role and related responsibility as Committee member or other role. At the suggestion of the Chair the ccNSO Council also discussed the need to distinguish roles that Councillors play within and as part of the ccNSO Council and other roles as Councillors and community members to represent the ccNSO as liaison or in another representative capacity. Decision The ccNSO Council supports the refinement of the roles and responsibilities overview in the two proposed parts: · Part 1. Overview Roles and Responsibilities ccNSO Councillors roles and membership council related committees. · Part 2. Overview of appointments as external liaison or to external committees The ccNSO Council adopts both overview and requests the secretariat to publish this resolution as soon as possible and publish the aforementioned overviews. This resolution becomes effective seven (7) days after publication.

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Draft resolution: actions to implement asap to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the Council
by Bart Boswinkel May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021

Dear all, Please find included the results Council workshop, and Council meeting 172 exercise. Also included is a draft resolution, which was deferred from the meeting and now also includes the actions you suggested to implement as soon as possible. If you have any questions, comments or objection, please send them to the list by Friday 30 April 23.59 UTC. The draft resolution reads: Draft Resolution Background Following the March 2021 ccNSO Council Workshop and the Exercise during ccNSO Council meeting 172 to identify actions that would enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the ccNSO Council, the following actions were identified that should be implemented as soon as possible: * Virtual Coffee Breaks between Council meetings. * Focus on relation building when the f-2-f meetings or hybrid versions start again * Use various communication channels: * Council WhatsApp group chat (Council only, and a Councillor as Admin) * Council WhatsApp read-only Alert Channel (Council and Secretariat, Secretariat as Admin) To improve understanding of the impact and efforts required, additional discussion and planning will be needed in time around the following actions: * Mentoring. Mentoring new Councillors by more experienced Councillors * Develop & maintain a living document with topics of interest to Councillors The ccNSO Council is advised to discuss and assess the following possible actions as well, specifically in light of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the ccNSO Council: * Outreach to recent appointed NomCom Councillors * Increased collaboration with the Regional Organisations * Translation Decision The ccNSO Council request its Chair jointly with the Secretariat to implement the following actions as soon as possible: * Secretariat to organize Virtual Coffee Breaks between Council meetings. * When the f-2-f meetings or hybrid versions start again, focus on relation building * Use various communication channels in addition to the already existing methods of communication (email, zoom etc.): * Council WhatsApp group chat (Council only, and a Councillor as Admin) * Council WhatsApp read-only Alert Channel (Council and Secretariat, Secretariat as Admin) The Chair is also requested to schedule discussion of the other identified actions at a later workshop around ICANN72. Kind regards, Bart

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April 2021 edition of the ccNSO monthly newsletter is out now
by Joke Braeken April 29, 2021

April 29, 2021

Dear All, The April 2021 edition of the ccNSO monthly newsletter is out now. Highlights from this month's edition: * Meet the new ccNSO Council Chair: Interview with Alejandra Reynoso * Status Update ccNSO Policy Development Processes * ccNSO Planning for ICANN71 * Pre-ICANN71: ccTLD News Session | new dates, topical approach * Pre-ICANN71: save the date for the ccTLD Community Webinar for newcomers * Tech Day seeks presenters * Sneak peek ccNSO Members Meeting * ccNSO Council Highlights 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

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Thursday, 29 April 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest April 29, 2021

April 29, 2021

Thursday, 29 April 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 Information Sharing NEW: ODP Webpage NEW: NCUC Webinar on Civil Society Participation at ICANN Public Comment EXTENDED: GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Outputs for ICANN Board Consideration NEW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) Information Sharing NEW: ODP Webpage ICANN has launched a new home for the Operational Design Phase process: https://icann.org/odp. ICANN has also started the first ever ODP for the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Nonpublic Registration Data (SSAD) policy recommendations. Learn more about the SSAD ODP at the dedicated webpage here. NEW: NCUC Webinar on Civil Society Participation at ICANN The Noncommercial Users Constituency (NCUC) will hold a webinar titled “History of Civil Society Participation at ICANN” on Thursday, 6 May 2020 at 12:00 UTC, with participation from the At-Large Advisory Committee, Noncommercial Stakeholder Group, and the Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency. The purpose of this webinar is to enhance civil society participation at ICANN. It will achieve this by outlining the history of civil society and explaining how civil society positions are developed in ICANN. The webinar will feature the chairs of the participating community groups sharing how their respective community groups participate in ICANN processes from the perspective of civil society and how they advocate for civil society positions at ICANN. To join the webinar, please contact maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org for participation details. Public Comment EXTENDED: GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Close Date: Friday, 21 May 2021 GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Outputs for ICANN Board Consideration Close Date: Tuesday, 1 June 2021 NEW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 5 (MSR-5) Close Date: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 Volume 3, Issue 32 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 3 May 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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For decision: Appointment additional member IGLC
by Joke Braeken April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

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 Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution. Appointment member IGLC · For decision Formal appointment additional member to the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) · Draft Resolution Ellen Strickland (.nz) applied for membership of the IGLC. The ccNSO Council approves Ellen’s membership to the IGLC. The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include her as member of the IGLC and to inform the IGLC Chair accordingly. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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FINAL REMINDER | Call For Presenters ccTLD News Session. Closes tomorrow Wed, 28 April 2021 (23:59 UTC).
by Joke Braeken April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

Dear All, This is a final reminder regarding the call for presentation proposals for the ccTLD News Session. The deadline for submitting a presentation proposal is tomorrow, Wednesday 28 April 2021 (23:59 UTC). Further details are included below. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 21 April 2021 at 10:53 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] REMINDER | Call For Presenters ccTLD News Session. Closes 28 April 2021 (23:59 UTC). Dear All, Do you have a best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with the broader community? A recent market development from your ccTLD, or perhaps some legal or operational news that is engaging, relevant and informative to other ccTLDs from across the world? We want to hear from you! On 1 and 2 June 2021, there will be the next edition of the virtual ccTLD News Sessions, organized by the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC). The MPC has now issued a call for presentations and is seeking speakers on a variety of ccTLD-related topics. Read more below, or here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16apr21-en.htm [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announc…> The deadline for submitting a presentation proposal is 28 April 2021 (23:59 UTC). How to apply? Please send your presentation proposal – including the information below - to Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than 28 April 2021 (23:59 UTC) * 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 Next steps Each proposal for a presentation is reviewed and evaluated by MPC. The agenda for the upcoming ccTLD News Session will become public by 3 May 2021. A preparatory meeting for presenters will be held on 19 May, followed by a dry-run on 27 May. There will be 2 options to participate to the pre-ICANN71 Virtual ccTLD News Sessions: * Tuesday, 1 June 2021 (5 UTC) * Wednesday, 2 June 2021 (14 UTC) Each session will have a separate agenda. The ccNSO Meeting Programme Committee looks forward to your suggestions. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken On behalf of the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee About the ccTLD News Sessions Previous editions of the ccTLD News Sessions had an excellent collection of case studies, statistics, new developments, trends and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been a part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years and has provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. For reference, the most recent session was held prior to ICANN70. The presentations and recordings are available at https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/pre-ICANN70+ccNSO+Sessions Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Monday, 26 April 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

Monday, 26 April 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 Information Sharing DUE TODAY: Appointments to GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy TOMORROW: Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations NEW: At-Large Community Launches Two ICANN Learn Courses Public Comment CLOSES THIS FRIDAY: GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration NEW: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Outputs for ICANN Board Consideration Information Sharing DUE TODAY: Appointments to GNSO PDP to Review the Transfer Policy The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council recently initiated a two-phased policy development process (PDP) to review the Transfer Policy, which will determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. Call for Volunteers: GNSO PDP Working Group to Review the Transfer Policy Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Group, and Constituency chairs received a letter inviting them to appoint a limited number of members and alternates to the GNSO PDP working group to review the Transfer Policy. The deadline for appointments is Monday, 26 April 2021. TOMORROW: Webinar on Prioritization of ICANN Work and Supplemental Fund for Implementation of Community Recommendations The ICANN org Planning and Finance teams will host a webinar on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 15:00 UTC to discuss prioritizing ICANN work and the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. Please register in advance to receive details to join this webinar. In this webinar, the Planning team will provide an overview of the "Prioritization of ICANN Work" project, including its purpose and scope, work plan, and community engagement. Prioritization of ICANN work is a targeted outcome of the Planning at ICANN operating initiative in the ICANN FY21-25 Operating Plan. It includes the design and implementation of a prioritization framework in collaboration with the ICANN community, Board and org. The Finance team will also share the proposed supplemental fund for implementation of community recommendations. NEW: At-Large Community Launches Two ICANN Learn Courses Two new courses about the At-Large community are now available on ICANN Learn. The first course provides an introduction to the At-Large community and the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), how they function within the ICANN community, and how end users can start and continue their involvement. The second course, “ICANN Policy Development: A Guide for At-Large Participants” provides a deeper dive into how the ALAC develops policy advice and forms policy positions. Take the courses! Public Comment GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Phase 1 Final Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Close Date: Friday, 30 April 2021 NEW: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Outputs for ICANN Board Consideration Close Date: Tuesday, 1 June 2021 Volume 3, Issue 31 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 29 April 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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May 2021 Council teleconference | 20 May at 18:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

Dear all, The May 2021 Council teleconference has been scheduled for 20 May at 18:00 UTC. Agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Call details: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96202882163?pwd=elIxejRLQXlMU3JLTWEzb1Y0Y2o2UT09 Meeting ID: 962 0288 2163 Passcode: ccNSO-0520 Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/rAFACQ (background material, attendance, recording, transcript will be posted as it becomes available)

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For decision: Initial Term of Appointment OISC Members
by Joke Braeken April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

Dear Councillors, Please find below a draft resolution, presented to you for an online decision. Kindly provide me with your input by the end of Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution. Initial Term of Appointment OISC Members * For decision Formal introduction of the Term of Appointment for the initially appointed OISC members. * Draft resolution To comply with the Outreach and Involvement Standing Committee Terms of Reference, and taking into account the OISC members’ regional diversity as well as their term of appointment on the ccNSO Council overall, the ccNSO Council approves the following duration of the term of appointment for the initially appointed members to the Outreach and Involvement Standing Committee (OISC) members: Laura Margolis and Biyi Oladopo are appointed for a one (1) year term. Pablo Rodriguez and Alejandra Reynoso are appointed for a two (2) year term, and Javier Rua for an initial three (3) year term. Eberhard Lisse and Barbara Povse – by virtue of their office - have no term end: their seat on the OISC lasts for the duration of their respective roles as Tech Working Group Chair and ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee Chair. The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to inform the OISC Chair and the OISC members accordingly. Background The OISC Terms of Reference (https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-draft-oisc-04feb21-en.pdf) : “5. Composition of the OISC […] 5.2. Term of Appointment The term for the initially appointed members is for either one (1) year; two (2) years; or three (3) years. The ccNSO Council decides on the terms of the initially appointed members. After the initial appointment the regular term of appointment shall be three (3) years.” Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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