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Re: [ccnso-council] [Request for Advice] ALAC session at ICANN 71
by Stephen Deerhake ＠ ASNIC July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021

Greetings Alejandra and my fellow Councilors, First, I wish to express my appreciation to Katrina for her diligent work in participating in this session, and representing the ccNSO and overall ccTLD Community in this session. Second, I also wish to thank my fellow ccNSO Councilors for their post-session comments to the Council list regarding this session. I have been reluctant to offer my views on this session; I was hoping that with the passage of time, my initial visceral reaction to this session would abate. It has not. The portion of the session involving “Ms. Holly Raiche, ALAC Member from APRALO (.au - not for profit)”, subsequent to her straight-forward presentation about auDA (the first slide of her two slide set presentation), was frankly nothing short of a complete hatchet job on both the .cc and .cx ccTLDs, and to a lesser extent, ICANN/IANA and the rest of us within the ccTLD community. For my non-native English speaking colleagues, a hatchet job is “a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions”. Her presentation of accusations was disorganized from the start, and only got worse as she confused the two ccTLDs in her accusatory diatribe against the two ccTLDs. I failed to detect a coherent theme in her “presentation”, such as it was… As unhappy as I am with this session, I will afford Maureen Hilliard, the chair of ALAC, the benefit of the doubt. I cannot believe she saw this, coming, or was complicit in it. However, I think a conversation between Alejandra and her are in order, and I further submit an apology from ALAC to the ccNSO for this attack on our fellow ccTLDs is also in order. Best Regards, /Stephen

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[Request for Advice] ALAC session at ICANN 71
by Alejandra Reynoso July 5, 2021

July 5, 2021

Dear All As usual the MPC met one day after the conclusion of the ICANN meeting to review what went well, what can be improved and how to prepare for the next ICANN meeting from a ccNSO perspective. One of the items discussed was the "At-Large Policy Session 2: ccTLD Governance Models - Testimonies From At-Large End Users" ( https://go.icann.org/3w8Mqxg) Several comments were made, including: - Confusion as to why would ALAC host a ccTLD governance session and have people who do not work at the ccTLDs be the ones explaining how specific ccTLDs work. - If ALAC wanted to know more about ccTLDs it would have been better to hear it from the ccTLDs. The issue was that not all testimonials were factually correct i.e accusations were made on the basis of mis-representations and lack of understanding. - End users were supposed to talk about their experiences with their ccTLDs, not to explain how the ccTLD worked, nor on the perceived issues in the country between a ccTLD from a related territory and the government. The general feelings of those attending the MPC meeting was that the session was of low quality due to lack of preparation, and some argued that in hindsight we [the ccNSO] shouldn't have participated as they felt that by participating the ccNSO gave credence to the session. This is a small sample of comments, but I can see how others from our community might be just as confused and upset as a result of the session. Therefore, how do you propose we proceed with this matter? Should I write to the ALAC Chair? If so, what should be the goal and content of the message? Do nothing? Do you have another suggestion? Please advise, preferably by Monday 5 of July. Best regards, Alejandra -- [image: Photograph] *Alejandra Reynoso*Investigación & Desarrollo | Dominios .gt *P:* +502 23688565 *E:* alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt 18 Ave. 11-95 Zona 15, V.H. III. (A-109) Guatemala, Guatemala www.gt

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Monday, 5 July 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest July 5, 2021

July 5, 2021

Monday, 5 July 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. Read more: How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents Information Sharing NEW: ICANN71 Outcomes Report REMINDER: Register for the SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest for 2022 NomCom Leadership Extended through 7 July 2021 REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group REMINDER: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs Public Comment Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A Information Sharing NEW: ICANN71 Outcomes Report The ICANN71 Outcomes Report is now available. This report provides an update of the community's work that was completed during ICANN71. REMINDER: Register for the SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar ICANN will host a webinar on Tuesday, 13 July 2021, at 16:00 UTC to provide the community with an update on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD) Operational Design Phase (ODP). The webinar will give an update on the work being done by the ICANN org SSAD ODP project team, including the recently opened Request for Information (RFI), outline next steps in the project, and provide a timeline as to when the Operational Design Assessment (ODA) is expected to be delivered to the ICANN Board. The webinar will also include a general overview of the org's ODP process, and a question and answer session with community participants. Please register in advance to receive details on how to join the webinar. Read more. REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest for 2022 NomCom Leadership Extended through 7 July 2021 ICANN is extending the deadline to submit expressions of interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom) to Wednesday, 7 July 2021. Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to nomcomchair2022(a)icann.org. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here. Read more. REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on topics within the PDP’s charter. The request was sent by email on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to SO/AC/SG/C leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021 and may be sent to gnso-secs(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually from Sunday to Monday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming platforms. To register, click here. REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building Today, ICANN opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form by Monday, 2 August 2021 23:59 UTC. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org. Read more. REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open ICANN announced that it has now opened the Request for Information (RFI) to better understand what may be commercially available in the marketplace to deliver some or all of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD), including existing methods for identity verification. The RFI overview document can be viewed here. Indications of interest are to be submitted by emailing SSAD-ODP-RFI(a)icann.org with the following information, upon which access will be provided to the RFI: Name of the organization Name of the contact Email address of the contact The RFI will be open until Monday, 19 July 2021 (23:59 UTC). Read more. Public Comment Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Volume 3, Issue 48 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 8 July 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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Nomination Period Open for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by Joke Braeken July 5, 2021

July 5, 2021

Dear All, Nominations are now open for ICANN’s Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. The deadline for nominations is 2 August 2021 23:59 UTC. ICANN introduced<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2020-01-27-en> the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building in January 2020 to recognize ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing capacity in areas related to ICANN's mission. The annual award is awarded to one individual during ICANN’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in the fourth quarter each year. The ideal recipient will have at least five years of: * Significant contributions to national, regional, or global capacity-building programs related to ICANN’s mission. * Developing capacity-building programs that positively influenced the multistakeholder model and diversified participation at ICANN. In addition: * All nominations must include detailed information and documentation to demonstrate the nominee's fulfilment of the award criteria. * Any ICANN community member or ICANN community group (e.g., Supporting Organization (SO), Advisory Committee (AC), or a SO/AC constituent group) may submit a nomination. * All nominations must be submitted via the nomination form. * Self-nominations are not allowed. The ICANN Board will evaluate a shortlist of candidates. Learn more here >> https://go.icann.org/3w4OhDq<https://t.co/OjBfmM3z3y?amp=1> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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The ICANN71 Policy Outlook Report is out now.
by Joke Braeken July 5, 2021

July 5, 2021

Dear All, The ICANN71 Policy Outlook Report is out now. Go to https://go.icann.org/outcomes71 Written by the Policy Development Support function, the ICANN71 Policy Outcomes report captures decisions and outcomes from the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. This report also reviews additional activities, looks ahead, and provides resources to enable sustained engagement on highlighted issues. Best regards. Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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[VOTE ALERT] Upcoming Members vote - ccPDP Retirement outcome
by Alejandra Reynoso July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

Dear Members The ccNSO Policy Development Process on Retirement of ccTLDs has reached an important and critical point: - *We as the ccNSO community have to decide whether we accept the proposed policy.* Therefore, *I urge you to vote*, whether you support the proposals or not, but vote. To understand the issues at stake and the proposed retirement policy I refer you to the ccNSO Members Report, which was published on 24 June (see https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/pdp3-retirement-members-report-24j…) . - *Next week the voting will start on Wednesday 7 July 2021*, at 00.01 UTC and it will close on 28 July 2021 at 23.59 UTC. - *The primary contact from your ccTLD Manager will receive an email ballot from tally(a)icann.org <tally(a)icann.org>* - If you have not received the email ballot on 7 July 2021, please contact Joke (Joke.Braeken(a)icann.org) For more information on the voting process please have a look at the June edition of the ccNSO newsletter ( https://myemail.constantcontact.com/ccNSO-Newsletter---June-2021.html?soid=… ) Best Regards, Alejandra Reynoso Chair of the ccNSO -- [image: Photograph] *Alejandra Reynoso*Investigación & Desarrollo | Dominios .gt *P:* +502 23688565 *E:* alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt 18 Ave. 11-95 Zona 15, V.H. III. (A-109) Guatemala, Guatemala www.gt

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Thursday, 1 July 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

Thursday, 1 July 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. Read more: How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents Information Sharing NEW: Register for the SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recap of June Board Workshop and ICANN71 NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest for 2022 NomCom Leadership Extended through 7 July 2021 NEW: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group NEW: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 NEW: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building NEW: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A Information Sharing NEW: Register for the SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar ICANN will host a webinar on Tuesday, 13 July 2021, at 16:00 UTC to provide the community with an update on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD) Operational Design Phase (ODP). The webinar will give an update on the work being done by the ICANN org SSAD ODP project team, including the recently opened Request for Information (RFI), outline next steps in the project, and provide a timeline as to when the Operational Design Assessment (ODA) is expected to be delivered to the ICANN Board. The webinar will also include a general overview of the org's ODP process, and a question and answer session with community participants. Please register in advance to receive details on how to join the webinar. Read more. NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recap of June Board Workshop and ICANN71 FROM: Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair The ICANN multistakeholder community brings many different voices together, and it's during ICANN meetings that we have the great opportunity to come together to exchange ideas and collaborate in support of our mission. The Board gathered online 10-12 June for our fourth workshop in 2021. You can read about the priorities we set in advance of the workshop here. Below, I'd like to share some of the activities and impressions from our time together. Read more. NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest for 2022 NomCom Leadership Extended through 7 July 2021 ICANN is extending the deadline to submit expressions of interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom) to Wednesday, 7 July 2021. Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to nomcomchair2022(a)icann.org. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here. Read more. NEW: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on topics within the PDP’s charter. The request was sent by email on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to SO/AC/SG/C leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021 and may be sent to gnso-secs(a)icann.org. NEW: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually from Sunday to Monday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming platforms. To register, click here. NEW: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building Today, ICANN opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form by Monday, 2 August 2021 23:59 UTC. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org. Read more. NEW: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open ICANN announced that it has now opened the Request for Information (RFI) to better understand what may be commercially available in the marketplace to deliver some or all of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD), including existing methods for identity verification. The RFI overview document can be viewed here. Indications of interest are to be submitted by emailing SSAD-ODP-RFI(a)icann.org with the following information, upon which access will be provided to the RFI: Name of the organization Name of the contact Email address of the contact The RFI will be open until Monday, 19 July 2021 (23:59 UTC). Read more. REMINDER: Participate or Observe: EPDP on IDNs The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Team on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) welcomes anyone to join as a participant or an observer. Please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org to sign up as a participant or an observer. Read more. Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: Draft North America Engagement Plan FY21-25 Close Date: Friday, 2 July 2021 Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Volume 3, Issue 47 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 5 July 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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