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Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs
by Bart Boswinkel March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

17 March 2022 Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs Dear John, At its meeting on 10 March 2022 and ion accordance with the temporary election procedure adopted on 24 February 2022, the ccNSO Council appointed Alejandra Reynoso (.gt) as Jordan Carter (.nz) and Adebiyi Oladipo (.ng) as Vice-Chairs. The Chair and Vice-Chairs have been appointed to serve until the end of the ccNSO Council during ICANN76. On behalf of the ccNSO Council, Bart Boswinkel ccNSO Secretariat

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Requests for clarification/confirmation wrt ccPDP3 Review Mechanism
by Stephen Deerhake ＠ ASNIC May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Greetings, A quick update: Bernard Turcotte and I are jointly working on replies to the Board’s document seeking clarification/confirmation that Alejandra circulated to us last week. I expect we will have something to share with the Council by the end of the week. Best Regards, //Stephen

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ccNSO Special Council Meeting | 7 May at 20:00 UTC
by Claudia Ruiz April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

Topic: Special ccNSO Council Meeting Time: May 7, 2024 20:00 UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/91395586867?pwd=ejAveDRNUWZhTDhXKzRGMWRoL3RZQT09 Meeting ID: 913 9558 6867 Passcode: .V8X3!m7p4

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Requests for clarification/confirmation wrt ccPDP3 Review Mechanism
by Stephen Deerhake ＠ ASNIC April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

Greetings all, I will reserve my thoughts regarding the appropriateness of the ICANN Board attempting to shape/dictate ccNSO (indeed, all SO/AC) policy writ large for further correspondence, I think the way forward for us is for me, as the chair of the PDP3 WG, to “get the band back together” and have a couple of calls with the WG to focus on the Board’s questions/concerns. The WG members are after all the subject matter experts, having spent hundreds of hours developing the policy document that was approved by the ccNSO Community and the Council. It’s been over a year since the WG last met, and getting the WG back together might well prove challenging. The mailing list is still alive however, and I have shared the Board’s correspondence with the mailing list. Ideally, I’d like to get the consensus of the WG with a response to the Board’s questions/concerns, and then forward that to the Council for our consideration in developing our response to what the Board has asked of us. Administratively, I would like the following ICANN Org staff available for the proposed calls: Kimberly, Bart, Joke. and Bernard Turcotte. I am not certain of Bernard’s relationship with ICANN presently, but he has been instrumental in the ccNSO’s deliberation in all matters since (at least) the FoI, and was instrumental in the WG’s policy development. We will need him for our discussions. Any thoughts on this proposal as a way forward? Best Regards, //Stephen

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Proposed ccPDP4 vote report
by Joke Braeken April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

Dear All, In preparation of the May Council meeting, please find enclosed the proposed vote report regarding the recent ccPDP4 vote. Executive Summary The ccNSO members voted in March-april 2024 to determine whether the ccNSO membership supported the ccNSO Council's recommendation to adopt the proposed ccPDP4-IDN policy (part A of the Members Report).In accordance with the approved timeline, the voting started on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 (00:01 UTC) and closed Wednesday, 17 April 2024 (23:59 UTC). The vote passed: At the closure of the vote, 56% of the Emissaries (97 out of 174 Emissaries) cast their vote. 97% of the votes cast were in support of the ccNSO Council recommendation to adopt the proposed ccPDP4-IDN policy. The Bylaw requirements for a valid vote in support of the policy were met: at least 50% of the emissaries are required to lodge their vote and the 66 % of the votes cast need to be in favor. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Fwd: Requests for clarification/confirmation wrt ccPDP3 Review Mechanism
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

Dear Councillors As Katrina informed us almost a couple of weeks ago, here are the requests for clarification from the Board Caucus that is evaluating the ccPDP3 Review Mechanism. On our previous council call I briefly made the following observations to keep in mind: 1. We are talking about ccNSO recommendations: recommendations approved initially by the working group, then the Council and finally by the membership 2. Currently the Council is looking at related matters through the policy gap ad-hoc group 3. We need careful consideration on how we want to handle it To discuss how we want to proceed we could wait until our next scheduled council meeting on 16.May at 21:00 UTC or we could have an extraordinary call the week before, on Tuesday 7.May at 12:00 UTC. Please let me know your thoughts and preference by replying to this email. 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. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Katrina Sataki <katrina.sataki(a)board.icann.org> Date: Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 12:58 PM Subject: Requests for clarification/confirmation wrt ccPDP3 Review Mechanism To: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Cc: <ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org>, Patricio Poblete < patricio.poblete(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org> Dear Alejandra, I am writing to inform the ccNSO of the progress made to date regarding the assessment of the feasibility of the proposed policy for a Review Mechanism Pertaining to IANA Naming Function Operator (IFO) decisions that apply to ccTLDs and to request additional information. As mentioned in my January 2024 report, the Board Caucus was formed in June 2023 with three objectives: (i) To evaluate the proposed policy for a Review Mechanism Pertaining to IANA Naming Function Operator (IFO) decisions that apply to ccTLDs, and provide recommendations to the Board, including in potential dialogue with the ccNSO Council when needed. (ii) To provide strategic advice to ICANN org during the implementation phase of the proposed policy. (iii) To develop a Supplemental Board Statement and engage in subsequent dialogue in the event that the Board does not accept recommendations. Following the closure of Public Comment period and solicitation of GAC advice as mandated by the Bylaws, the Caucus support staff initiated an in-depth analysis of sections 2-6 of the Board report. This analysis served as the initial step in assessing the feasibility of implementation. Its aim was to ensure that the understanding and interpretation of the policy is unambiguous and aligns with the intentions of the ccNSO. As a result of this analysis, forty-three (43) instances were identified where additional information of the ccNSO would be beneficial in assessing the feasibility of implementing the proposed review mechanism and identify any necessary modifications. The additional information is requested using two types of questions: - Requests for confirmation: The purpose of these requests is to seek confirmation from the ccNSO that ICANN’s understanding and/or interpretation of a specific section is correct/ aligns what the ccNSO intended. - Requests for clarification: The purpose of these requests is to seek further information or clarification from the ccNSO on a specific topic that is not clear from the language of the CCRM Policy. After analyzing the CCRM Policy language, we’ve identified a foundational assumption that requires confirmation from the ccNSO: any Review of an IFO Decision under the CCRM Policy is limited to a review of whether the IFO properly followed its process in reaching that decision (a procedural review), and that the substantive, material review of an IFO Decision is not subject to review. Once this foundational element is confirmed, we will evaluate each aspect of the review mechanism to ensure alignment with this principle and determine whether each proposed step advances the objectives of the CCRM (low cost, fast, minimize total time). The questions that have been compiled in the attached document, are organized into columns as follows: - Column A: Comment Number (1 through 43) - Column B: Relevant section in the Board Report - Column C: Relevant text from the Board Report to provide context for the question - Column D: Request for clarification (highlighted in yellow) or request for confirmation of interpretation (highlight in green) - Column E: Open space for ccNSO comments Given the breadth of the inquiry, we understand that the ccNSO may require time to respond fully. However, we would appreciate your responses at your earliest convenience. Once we receive your responses, the Caucus support staff will continue the assessment of implementation feasibility. Should the ccNSO have any questions on this matter in the interim, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards, Katrina Sataki, On behalf of the Board Caucus ccPDP3 RM

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reminder DOODLE: ccNSO Council workshop and ICANN80 prep call
by Kimberly Carlson April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

REMINDER: Dear Councilors, The ccNSO Council will combine the workshop with the usual ICANN meeting prep call. The workshop/ICANN80 prep will be either 23 or 30 May for 90 minutes. Please complete the Doodle by Monday, 29 April EOD: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/azxXp6Yd Thank you, Kim

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Reminder | Call for Presentation Proposals: ICANN80 ccTLD News Session
by Joke Braeken April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Dear All, This is a reminder: we seek presenters for the next ccTLD News Session, held at ICANN80 in Kigali, Rwanda. The ccNSO meetings programme committee (MPC) welcomes both remote and onsite presenters. To date, we did not receive any proposals. Please submit your presentation proposals no later than 8 May 2024 (23:59 UTC) via https://forms.gle/TNefyANLGJq19wm17 Read more: see e-mail below, or announcement on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-17apr24-en.htm Best regards. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024 at 09:00 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: Call for Presentation Proposals: ICANN80 ccTLD News Session Dear ccTLD Community Members, We are pleased to announce the call for presentation proposals for the upcoming ccTLD News Session, scheduled to take place during the ICANN80 Policy Forum, held 10-13 June in Kigali, Ruanda. This session aims to provide updates, share insights, and facilitate discussions on topics relevant to country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and their operations. The ccTLD News Sessions have been a part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years and have provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. PRESENTATION TOPICS | This is a session for and by ccTLDs. We invite proposals for presentations on the following topics (but not limited to): * Case studies showcasing ccTLD initiatives * ccTLD collaboration and partnerships * Recent developments and updates within the ccTLD community * Policy or legislative initiatives impacting ccTLD operations * Practices in registry management, marketing, and community engagement The session will allow for both in-person and virtual participation. Simultaneous interpretation will be available for selected ccNSO sessions during the upcoming ICANN Public Meeting, including the ccTLD News Session. Participants will be able to select the language they wish to speak or listen to in Zoom. Languages available will be Arabic, English, French or Spanish. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES | Presentation proposals should include a title, abstract (few sentences), and the name, ccTLD affiliation and contact details of the presenter. SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Please submit your presentation proposals no later than 8 May 2024 (23:59 UTC) via https://forms.gle/TNefyANLGJq19wm17 SELECTION PROCESS | Proposals will be reviewed by the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) based on overall contribution to the objectives of the ccTLD News Session, taking into consideration the limited number of speaking slots. The MPC embraces diversity, including among others in terms of experiences and regional affiliation. Following conclusion of the MPC deliberations, all applicants will be notified by 17 May 2024, COB. All presenters will receive a briefing paper outlining role, scope, etc. All session presenters will be invited to attend an informational pre-session meeting and a rehearsal session closer to the meeting. BENEFITS OF PRESENTING | * Showcase your expertise and thought leadership within the ccTLD community * Engage with fellow ccTLD operators, industry experts, and stakeholders * Contribute to the advancement of best practices and knowledge sharing for and by ccTLDs * Gain visibility and recognition for your ccTLD or initiative CONTACT INFORMATION | For inquiries, please contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> The MPC looks forward to receiving your proposals and hosting an informative ccTLD News Session! Sincerely, Everton T. Rodrigues (MPC Chair) Gudrun Poulsen (MPC Vice Chair) Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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DOODLE: ccNSO Council workshop and ICANN80 prep call
by Kimberly Carlson April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024

Dear Councilors, The ccNSO Council will combine the workshop with the usual ICANN meeting prep call. The workshop/ICANN80 prep will be either 23 or 30 May for 90 minutes. Please complete the Doodle by Monday, 29 April EOD: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/azxXp6Yd Thank you, Kim

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Volunteers Mapping World cafe suggestions keeping the ccNSO reelvant
by Bart Boswinkel April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

Dear all,over the next years Yesterday you agreed to the format to map the suggestions from the two world café session to activities of current working groups and committees and need to prioritize the suggestions. For your convenience I include the overview again. In order to complete the work some volunteers are needed. May I suggest that members of the former Anniversary Team, will assist? Guesstimated time commitment is around 4 – 5 hours in total between now and the May Council meeting (2-3 calls). Please reply on this mail or to me directly if you volunteer, preferably by Tuesday 23 April. Thank you kind regards, Bart

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