December 2022 - Ccnso-council

Nomination Period Opens for the ICANN Community Excellence Award
by Joke Braeken Dec. 7, 2022

Dec. 7, 2022

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/nomination-period-opens-for-… Dear All, Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened the nomination<https://forms.gle/diH9Qd82omUfCQA7A> period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award. The nomination period will close on 28 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Launched in 2014, the ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed substantively to the ICANN multistakeholder model. The ideal recipient(s) will have: * Participated in the ICANN community for at least five years * Served in multiple ICANN working groups or committees * Collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization (SO) and/or Advisory Committee (AC) in a significant capacity Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of ICANN community members appointed by the SO/AC chairs. The panel will evaluate candidates using a merit-based point system and the following criteria: * Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANN stakeholders to build consensus * Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, in a spirit of collaboration shown through empathy, and a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests * Demonstrated additional support for the ICANN multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees Please submit your nominations via this nomination form<https://forms.gle/diH9Qd82omUfCQA7A> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Self-nominations will not be considered. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to excellenceaward2023(a)icann.org<mailto:excellenceaward2023@icann.org>. The award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2023 at ICANN77 in Washington, D.C., USA. For more information, please refer to the ICANN Community Wiki<https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw>. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Join the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Workshop on 15 December 2022 at 13 UTC
by Joke Braeken Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

Dear All, The ccNSO Council invites the ccTLD Community to join a public webinar on Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 13:00 UTC to further discuss the suggestions regarding what the ccNSO should do or should not do with respect to Universal Acceptance, in addition to what is already happening at the local and regional ccTLD level. The workshop will further explore the expectations by the ccTLD community regarding potential ccNSO action on Universal Acceptance, and how to organize next efforts. Following conclusion of the workshop, the ccNSO Council will develop a plan which will be presented to the ccTLD community at the upcoming ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancun (MX), held 11-16 March 2023. Workshop information Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98316963984?pwd=NVhLQWZhNS9XR1NMWGEwb2JsNzZmZz09 Meeting ID: 983 1696 3984 Passcode: ccNSO-1215 After the event takes place, a recording of the workshop will be published at the following link: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ Background The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) has organized a session on Universal Acceptance during the ICANN75 ICANN Public Meeting. Country code top-level domain (ccTLD) managers and others explored the potential role of the ccNSO itself. Both ccTLDs and other stakeholders suggested activities the ccNSO could undertake to complement existing work being done by the community. Recordings of the ICANN75 ccNSO session on Universal Acceptance have been posted here<https://75.schedule.icann.org/meetings/SPBHL3JWeeNTZQJ8f>. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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CLOSES TODAY: Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs Public Comment
by ICANN Community Digest Dec. 5, 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

Monday, 05 December 2022 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents Information Sharing NEW: RSSAC Operational Procedures NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN76 Participants NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open NEW Press Release: ICANN Launches Initiative to Advance Africa's Digital Transformation NEW: SubPro ODP Update: Work Track 7, Resources, Staffing, and Logistics NEW Added Session: ICANN Grant Program Implementation Update Webinar NEW: ICANN Holds Webinar on Updating the Root Zone Management System (RZMS) REMINDER: ICANN Launches Fiscal Year 2024 Additional Budget Request Process REMINDER: ICANN Hosts Community Webinar on New gTLD SubPro ODA REMINDER: Register to Attend ICANN's Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar REMINDER: ICANN Restarts the Community Regional Outreach Program for FY23 REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: ICANN77 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs NEW: Initial Report on the ccNSO PDP Review Mechanism NEW: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs Information Sharing NEW: RSSAC Operational Procedures RSSAC000v7-RSSAC Operational Procedures, was published on 28 November 2022. Read more. NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN76 Participants ICANN has announced the individuals selected to participate in the NextGen@ICANN Program at the ICANN76 Community Forum. The 12 selectees attend universities in the Latin American region where they study law, economics, and communications. Read more. NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process. Submit your nominations. NEW Press Release: ICANN Launches Initiative to Advance Africa's Digital Transformation Home to the youngest population on the planet, 70 percent of whom are under age 30, Africa has one of the fastest-growing Internet penetration rates in the world. Internet connectivity is growing by leaps and bounds – from 1.2 percent in 2000 to 43 percent in 2021 – driven by a digitally savvy, young, and educated urban workforce for whom adopting and using online services is second nature. Read more. NEW: SubPro ODP Update: Work Track 7, Resources, Staffing, and Logistics This work track team is responsible for planning around the human resources and facilities needed to implement the next round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), without disrupting the org's day-to-day operations. Read more. NEW Added Session: ICANN Grant Program Implementation Update Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites the community to join a public webinar for an update on the ICANN Grant Program. This webinar will cover identical content as the webinar on 1 December 2022, and is scheduled to accommodate participants in different time zones. This additional webinar will take place on 7 December 2022 at 6:00 UTC. Register here. Read more. NEW: ICANN Holds Webinar on Updating the Root Zone Management System (RZMS) The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), as part of its responsibilities performing the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions, will hold a webinar on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 to provide details about updates to the Root Zone Management System. For those interested in joining the webinar on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 from 16:00 to 17:00 (UTC), please be sure to register in advance by following the registration link. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Launches Fiscal Year 2024 Additional Budget Request Process The ABR Process reflects potential ICANN community activities that are not already included in the annual ICANN operating plan and budget. The ABR process helps the ICANN Board and ICANN organization (org) better understand and develop resources for present and future ICANN community needs. More information about the FY24 ABR Process can be found on this workspace. ICANN org will host an informational webinar on Thursday, 08 December 2022, at 16:00 UTC. Please register. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Hosts Community Webinar on New gTLD SubPro ODA ICANN will host a community webinar on the Operational Design Assessment (ODA) for the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Final Report. For those interested in joining the webinar on Wednesday, 14 December 2022 (13:00–15:00 UTC and 20:00–22:00 UTC), please register. Read more. REMINDER: Register to Attend ICANN's Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites the ICANN community to participate in an informational webinar about the Draft FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan, and Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget. Both webinars will present identical information. Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 01:00 UTC, register Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 17:00 UTC, register Read More. REMINDER: ICANN Restarts the Community Regional Outreach Program for FY23 ICANN organization is restarting the Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP). The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) CROP space is now available for use by eligible community groups. FY23 CROP trips will be available starting Monday, 16 January 2023. Read more. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) are invited 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. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Tuesday, 31 January 2023 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. REMINDER: ICANN77 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN77 Policy Forum. This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN fellowship. The ICANN77 Policy Forum is scheduled for 12–15 June 2023 in Washington, D.C. If ICANN77 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 15 December 2022, 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on Friday, 17 February 2023. Read more. Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs Open for submissions date: 24 August 2022 Closed for submissions date: 05 December 2022 NEW: Initial Report on the ccNSO PDP Review Mechanism Open for submissions date: 29 November 2022 Closed for submissions date: 07 February 2023 NEW: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs Open for submissions date: 28 November 2022 Closed for submissions date: 15 February 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 4, Issue 89 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 08 December 2022 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here 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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Webinar introducing the ccPD3 WG initial proposals
by Kimberly Carlson Dec. 5, 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

Dear all, The ccNSO Policy Development Process Review Mechanism Working Group (ccPDP3WG-RM) has recently completed its initial draft for a recommended policy for a mechanism to review specific decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). The objective of the policy is to offer ccTLD managers, and applicants for new ccTLDs, an independent review mechanism for a limited set of decisions, which are detailed in the Initial Report. To seek community input and comments a public comment period started on 29 November 2022 and will close on 24 January 2023 (see: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/initial-report-on-the-cc…) . To assist community members in providing feedback and comments [if any], the Working Group will host two webinars to accommodate different time zones (you will only need to attend one webinar, each session will cover the same material): * The first webinar is scheduled on 7 December 2022 | 8:00 UTC (1 hour) Zoom URL: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95804574031?pwd=N2RmbGtYdnIvcmhadUp4K3BZQzBkdz09 | Meeting ID: 958 0457 4031 * The second webinar is scheduled on 7 December | 20:00 UTC (1 hour) Zoom URL: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94115804070?pwd=Z244dkdRcXc5TmxiNTdUZVhxQmxDdz09 | Meeting ID: 941 1580 4070 If you are unable to attend live, the slides and recordings will be made available on the wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/Iok-DQ Thank you, Kim

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ICANN Grant Program Implementation Update Webinar on 7 December at 6 UTC
by Joke Braeken Dec. 5, 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

Added Session: ICANN Grant Program Implementation Update Webinar 2 December 2022 https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/added-session-icann-grant-pr… ________________________________ The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites the community to join a public webinar for an update on the ICANN Grant Program. This webinar will cover identical content as the webinar on 1 December 2022, and is scheduled to accommodate participants in different time zones. The Grant Program is the culmination of years of work by the ICANN community. It is a testament to the multistakeholder model in action, as well as to the ICANN organization's ability to deliver on the community's recommendations. The Grant Program will distribute the proceeds from auctions of last resort in the 2012 New gTLD Program. Once launched, it will be open to applications from any eligible organization across the world for projects that are supportive of ICANN's mission. Through this program, ICANN will support creativity and innovation that furthers our vision of a single, open, and globally interoperable Internet. This webinar will report on recent updates regarding the preliminary implementation design, the work ahead as the implementation design evolves, and the forecasted timeline leading to the first grant cycle. This additional webinar will take place on 7 December 2022 at 6:00 UTC. Register here<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdemhrTgqH90wq28cjiuej-LPcKih2ooL>. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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INVITATION: Guideline Review Committee Subgroup on Implementation
by Kimberly Carlson Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

Dear all, As you will recall the ICANN Board has recently (September 2022) adopted the ccNSO policy on retirement of ccTLDs. The ccNSO is currently working on two other policy initiatives: review mechanism and selection of IDN ccTLD strings. At one point, these proposed policies will need to be implemented before they become operational. Although the development of ccNSO policies is first and foremost a matter of the ccNSO, the implementation of these policies is undertaken by ICANN org. However, it is anticipated that during the implementation process of these policies the ccNSO may be asked to provide clarification and/or provide other input. To provide a structured approach the ccNSO Guideline Review Committee was asked by Council to develop guidance on how the ccNSO could assist and advise on implementation of policies developed through the ccNSO Policy development process. The GRC decided on the 21 November 2022 to use the sub-group structure to develop a ccNSO Implementation guideline. So, if you are interested, please let me know and/ or attend the first meeting the small group will start its work is Monday 5 December 2022, 15.00 UTC. Thank you, Kim

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October-November ALAC updates
by Joke Braeken Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

Dear All, Please find enclosed the October-November ALAC updates by Segun Akano, ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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LAST CALL: Public Comment Proceeding on Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs
by ICANN Community Digest Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

Thursday, 01 December 2022 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes FY23 Q1 Unaudited Financial Results NEW: ICANN Publishes New TMCH-CA Certificate NEW: ICANN Launches New RFC Annotations Project REMINDER: ICANN Launches Fiscal Year 2024 Additional Budget Request Process REMINDER: ICANN Hosts Community Webinar on New gTLD SubPro ODA REMINDER: Register to Attend ICANN's Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar REMINDER: ICANN Restarts the Community Regional Outreach Program for FY23 REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: ICANN77 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Initial Report on the Second CSC Effectiveness Review LAST CALL: Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs NEW: Initial Report on the ccNSO PDP Review Mechanism NEW: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes FY23 Q1 Unaudited Financial Results ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers published their unaudited financial results through the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Read more. NEW: ICANN Publishes New TMCH-CA Certificate ICANN has completed actions in preparation for the renewal of the Certificate Authority (CA) of the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH-CA). The TMCH-CA is set to expire on 23 July 2023. For continued operation, a new TMCH-CA certificate has been generated and published, and is now available for testing by registries, registrars, trademark holders, and agents. More information is available here. Read more. NEW: ICANN Launches New RFC Annotations Project ICANN released the first version of its new Request For Comments (RFC) Annotations project. The purpose of this new project is to allow developers and security researchers to see commentary on the RFC documents from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) that make up the Domain Name System (DNS) protocol. The DNS-related RFCs can be viewed with annotations, such as updates to the RFCs and commentary on parts of the protocols. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Launches Fiscal Year 2024 Additional Budget Request Process The ABR Process reflects potential ICANN community activities that are not already included in the annual ICANN operating plan and budget. The ABR process helps the ICANN Board and ICANN organization (org) better understand and develop resources for present and future ICANN community needs. More information about the FY24 ABR Process can be found on this workspace. ICANN org will host an informational webinar on Thursday, 08 December 2022, at 16:00 UTC. Please register. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Hosts Community Webinar on New gTLD SubPro ODA ICANN will host a community webinar on the Operational Design Assessment (ODA) for the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Final Report. For those interested in joining the webinar on Wednesday, 14 December 2022 (13:00–15:00 UTC and 20:00–22:00 UTC), please register. Read more. REMINDER: Register to Attend ICANN's Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites the ICANN community to participate in an informational webinar about the Draft FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan, and Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget. Both webinars will present identical information. Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 01:00 UTC, register Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 16:00 UTC, register Read More. REMINDER: ICANN Restarts the Community Regional Outreach Program for FY23 ICANN organization is restarting the Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP). The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) CROP space is now available for use by eligible community groups. FY23 CROP trips will be available starting Monday, 16 January 2023. Read more. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) are invited 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. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Tuesday, 31 January 2023 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. REMINDER: ICANN77 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN77 Policy Forum. This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN fellowship. The ICANN77 Policy Forum is scheduled for 12–15 June 2023 in Washington, D.C. If ICANN77 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 15 December 2022, 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on Friday, 17 February 2023. Read more. Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Initial Report on the Second CSC Effectiveness Review Open for submissions date: 14 September 2022 Closed for submissions date: 01 December 2022 LAST CALL: Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs Open for submissions date: 24 August 2022 Closed for submissions date: 05 December 2022 NEW: Initial Report on the ccNSO PDP Review Mechanism Open for submissions date: 29 November 2022 Closed for submissions date: 07 February 2023 NEW: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs Open for submissions date: 28 November 2022 Closed for submissions date: 15 February 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 4, Issue 88 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 05 December 2022 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here 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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written updates of the various ccNSO working groups and committees: November 2022 edition
by Joke Braeken Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

Dear All, The November written is now available. Go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r3Mr9Dn-a6cFDj49TFo2jQ5zitUDS3nDwnACdvM… About this document This document contains the written updates of the various ccNSO working groups and committees, as well as other ICANN initiatives with ccNSO involvement and/or relevancy. The document is sent to the ccNSO Council mailing list, ahead of every council meeting: This allows the ccNSO Council to remain informed about the current status and next steps of the various committees and working groups. Updates are provided in written format ahead of every ccNSO Council meeting, to allow sufficient time for discussions during the Council meeting itself. To consults previous editions, go to: https://community.icann.org/x/4QciCw Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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