January 2024 - Ccnso-council

Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) welcomes additional members
by Joke Braeken Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2024

Dear All, The ccNSO welcomes additional volunteers for the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC). The call for volunteers will close on Friday, 26 January 2024 (23:59 UTC). Potential MPC members and those want to learn more about the work of the MPC are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee chair Everton T. Rodrigues (.br). The webinar will be held on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 at 13 UTC. You will be informed on how to join the Committee, the required skill set, the topics that will be addressed by this group, and its working methods. MPC Webinar | 23 January 2024 at 13 UTC Register in advance for this meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqfuGuqT0sH9G4PpYjCyy3RXL6VKR3SgX2 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Recordings will be posted here: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ Who can become an MPC member? Do you have a finger on the pulse? Are you interested in and aware of the latest things that are happening in the ccTLD world? Do you have experience with session selection and meeting organization? The MPC needs you! Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members of the ccNSO or not) The membership will be listed on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/mpwg.htm Term of service As per its Charter, each year the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. The group encourages participation from all geographic regions and by volunteering you commit to participate in and contribute to the bi-weekly MPC meetings and to the work in between those meetings. Working methods The committee meets on a bi-weekly basis through Zoom and might decide to meet during the ICANN public meetings. The working language of the committee is English. How to apply? If you are interested in applying for membership of the ccNSO MPC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. The call for volunteers will close on Friday, 26 January 2024 (23:59 UTC). By submitting your personal data, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and you agree to abide by the electronic Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) Next Steps Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as member and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. About the MPC The objective of the MPC is aligned with the platform function of the ccNSO: The MPC aims to enable information sharing for and by ccTLDs, focusing on topics relevant to ccTLD Managers. The MPC coordinates and manages the high-level schedule of the ccNSO-related sessions, including the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda at ICANN public meetings, and related matters. Membership of the MPC is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members or non-members of the ccNSO). Consult the MPC Charter and read more about the Committee here: https://community.icann.org/x/hDCAAw Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Canceled: January ccNSO Council teleconference (202) | 18 January at 12:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2024

Dear Council, The January ccNSO Council teleconference (202) is scheduled for 18 January at 12:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/94988469061?pwd=M2dLbkxhWTdoNzNCQk9HeE44dzczUT09 Meeting ID: 949 8846 9061 Passcode: ccNSO-0118 Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/cYBkEQ

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[CANCELLATION] January Council Call
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Jan. 12, 2024

Jan. 12, 2024

Dear Councillors There has not been much activity since our last meeting on the 21 of December and there are no current topics for immediate discussion, therefore, to optimize our time together I suggest we cancel our meeting on 18 of January and reconvene on the 15 of February. Note that there are some things that will come your way via email: 1. Timeline for next 360 feedback round (this will be an online decision) 2. Notes from the SO/AC Chairs meeting in Washington (will be forwarded when we receive them) 3. Updates on the ccNSO draft schedule for ICANN79 Reminders: 1. Please send your topics to discuss with our appointed Board members at ICANN79. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. *******************************************

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NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide
by ICANN Community Digest Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

Thursday, 11 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org! Table of Contents ICANN79 ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide NEW: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study Draft ICANN FY25 Plans Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 REMINDER: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide This guide will provide prospective applicants with the information that they need on eligibility and application processes so they are well-prepared when the application window officially opens in late March of 2024. Read more. Press Release. NEW: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback The webinars will be offered at two time slots and you only need to register for one. Both sessions will be presented in English. Click on one of the links below to register. Webinar #1 | Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 minutes Webinar #2 | Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 15:00 UTC for 60 minutes Read more. NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group The ICANN community and leadership have appointed their representatives to the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG). The ICANN community has demonstrated great interest in contributing to the evolution of Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program, with 21 out of 22 of the groups across the ICANN community represented in the CIP-CCG. Learn more here. The group is being convened to help evolve ICANN Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to implement Recommendation 3.6 of the Third Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT3). The development of a Continuous Improvement Program is part of a larger effort to evolve the ICANN multistakeholder model, and is included in ICANN Interim President and CEO Goal 11 related to the management and refinement of Reviews. Please contact the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team for questions: rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. Public Comment Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 6, Issue 3 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 15 January 2024 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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Last Call: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award
by ICANN Community Digest Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

Monday, 08 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org! Table of Contents ICANN79 THIS WEEK: Sign up for a session slot-ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing CLOSES TODAY Last Call: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items CLOSES TODAY🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds CLOSES TODAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study Draft ICANN FY25 Plans Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 THIS WEEK: Sign up for a session slot-ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants? Sign up for a 15 or 30 minute session on March 2-3, 2024. This outreach session is an opportunity to share information with the fellows and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. The deadline to sign up for a slot is 10 January 2024. Click here to sign up for available slots. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. Information Sharing CLOSING TODAY Last Call: Nominations for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 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. Deadline: 8 January 2024 23:59 UTC Read more. NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group This work will serve the public interest by contributing to the fulfillment of ICANN's commitment to maintaining and improving its accountability and transparency. Read more. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items CLOSES TODAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Ombuds position. For additional information on the position, please refer to the Call for Expressions of Interest here. Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to ICANN-Ombuds-EOI-2023(a)icann.org by no later than 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. CLOSES TODAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The revised nomination period reflects that the presentation of the 2024 Community Excellence Award has been moved from the Policy Forum in June to the Community Forum in March. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form NEW: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. Public Comment Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 6, Issue 2 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 11 January 2024 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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FW: [Ext] UASG work monthly report（Jan 2024）
by Joke Braeken Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

Dear All, Please find enclosed the latest report by Qing Cai (.cn), ccNSO appointed liaison to UASG. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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February ccNSO Council teleconference (203) | 15 February at 18:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

Dear Council, The February ccNSO Council teleconference (203) is scheduled for 15 February at 18:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/92342084426?pwd=STFTU2FkakcvZ2hCRVFKMm1QWThzQT09 Meeting ID: 923 4208 4426 Passcode: ccNSO-0216 Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/eoBkEQ

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January ccNSO Council teleconference (202) | 18 January at 12:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

Dear Council, The January ccNSO Council teleconference (202) is scheduled for 18 January at 12:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/94988469061?pwd=M2dLbkxhWTdoNzNCQk9HeE44dzczUT09 Meeting ID: 949 8846 9061 Passcode: ccNSO-0118 Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/cYBkEQ

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REMINDER | Call For Presenters: ICANN79 ccTLD News Session
by Joke Braeken Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

Dear All, This is a reminder that the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) is seeking presenters for the next edition of the ccTLD News session, to be held 2-7 March during the ICANN79 Community Forum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The MPC encourages ccTLDs to submit proposals, spread the word among colleagues and peers in the ccTLD community, and join the session. I would like to present: How do I apply for a speaking slot? To submit your proposal, please go to https://forms.gle/6JZUTf48UsSbkzxT8 The deadline for submissions is Friday, 19 January 2024 (23:59 UTC). Next steps After the application deadline, the MPC will review all proposals and set the agenda for the meeting. Latest by the end of January, the ccNSO Secretariat will notify all applicants and publish the agenda for the ccTLD News Session. All presenters will receive a briefing paper outlining the run sheet, roles and other useful considerations. All session presenters will be invited to attend an informational pre-session meeting and a rehearsal session closer to ICANN79. About the ccTLD News Session The ICANN79 ccTLD News Session is tentatively scheduled for 5 or 6 March, and will allow for both in-person and virtual participation. Simultaneous interpretation will be available for selected ccNSO sessions during the next ICANN Public Meeting, including the ccTLD News Session. Participants will be able to select the language they wish to speak or listen to. Languages available will be Arabic, English, French or Spanish. 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 during ICANN78. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions
by Joke Braeken Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions 3 January 2024 https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/apply-now-for-icann-leadersh… ________________________________ Starting today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees and the ICANN Board of Directors. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. The deadline to submit applications<https://webportalapp.com/sp/icann-nc-submission-portal-2024> is 15 March 2024 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The NomCom is inviting applications for the following positions: * Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors * Two regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee – one from Europe and one from North America * One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization Council * One member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Guided by the global public interest, those selected will help fulfill ICANN's mission to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. All selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward this goal. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skill requirements, and time commitments depend on the position. For more information, visit the NomCom webpage<https://nomcom.icann.org/>. Application Process Applications should be submitted using the online candidate portal<https://webportalapp.com/sp/icann-nc-submission-portal-2024>. All applications are confidential. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Applications that remain incomplete at this time will not be considered. After receiving the applications, the NomCom will consider all applicants and select a short list of qualified candidates. The NomCom anticipates announcing its selections in August 2024. Successful candidates will assume their positions at the conclusion of the ICANN81 the Annual General Meeting in November 2024. Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation All positions require regular participation in virtual meetings via telephone and other electronic means. The positions also involve significant international travel. Reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service by all selected leaders will be reimbursed. Each ICANN Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with a Board resolution<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>. The remaining positions are voluntary. More Information Learn more by visiting the NomCom webpage<https://nomcom.icann.org/>. If you have questions or comments, please email nomcom2024(a)icann.org<mailto:nomcom2024@icann.org>. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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