November 2025 - Ccnso-council

December ccNSO Council Teleconference (224) | 18 December at 18:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

Dear Council, The December ccNSO Council Teleconference (224) is scheduled for 18 December 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/93706364777?pwd=LDSnMfa0IrTFJ2TfNmWUagfQsxaXRG.1 Meeting ID: 937 0636 4777 Passcode: ccNSO-0224 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/K4wlBg Thank you!

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For your Review: Minutes Council Meeting #222
by Claudia Ruiz Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

Dear Council members, Please find for your review the draft minutes for the ccNSO Council meeting #222, held on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 14:00 UTC. If you have any comments or concerns, kindly share them via the mailing list. Thank you! Best regards, Claudia Ruiz

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proposed Nomination Report Board Seat 11
by Joke Braeken Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

Dear Councillors, Ahead of the Council meeting #223 on Thursday, 20 November at noon UTC, please find enclosed the proposed Nomination Report Board Seat 11. The report has also been posted on the Council Wiki for this meeting. https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/J4wlBg Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Draft and agenda and resolutions MEETING 223
by Bart Boswinkel Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

Dear all, Please find included the draft agenda and resolutions, Background material to follow Kind regards, Bart ---------- DRAFT AGENDA & RESOLUTIONS ccNSO Council meeting 223 Thursday, 20 November 2025 | noon UTC Table of contents Background and supporting documents. 1<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947695> Agenda. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947696> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947697> 1. Welcome. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947698> 2. Relevant Correspondence. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947699> 3. Minutes & Action Items. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947700> 4. Intermeeting Council Decisions (since meeting 222, October 2025) 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947701> 5. Intermeeting Decisions Triage Committee since Council meeting 222. 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947702> UPDATES. 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947703> 6. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947704> 7. Update Working Groups (written updates) 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947705> 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947706> 9. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN.. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947707> 10. Progress Review of Reviews. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947708> 11. Progress “How we meet” CCG.. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947709> 12. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947710> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS.. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947711> 13. Adoption Nomination process Board seat 11 Report 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947712> 15. Appointment members, or chairs/vice chairs to committees or working groups, if any 6<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947713> 16. Review Bylaw change Playbook. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947714> For discussion and decision. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947715> SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS.. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947716> 17. Any Other Business (AOB) 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947717> 18. Next Council Meetings. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947718> 19. Adjourn. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947719> Background and supporting documents * Council workspace for this meeting: * ccNSO correspondence: statements and responses: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm Agenda ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Welcome a. SOI updates Consult the <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> Complete the SOI <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> Check the ccNSO <https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> b. Meeting quorum 2. Relevant Correspondence 3. Minutes & Action Items a. Minutes Meeting 222 Circulated to the Council mailing list on [insert date]. b. Action Items: ● Action item 222-01 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to schedule a call for volunteers for a small group to review the Bylaw Change Playbook and prepare a response to be adopted by the Council at Meeting 223 in November (See agenda item 16) ● Action item 222-02 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to create a joint tracker in a google doc for all SO/ACs to add any pending requested items to the Board. (Pending, awaiting clarification and confirmation by other SO/AC) ● Action item 222-03 Following the conclusion of the candidate Q&A, the Nomination Process Manager is requested to prepare the Nomination Process report for discussion by Council at meeting 223.(Completed, see item 13) ● Action item 222-04 The Council Election Process Manager is requested to launch a call for nominations for one seat on the ccNSO Council, for the African region.(Completed) ● Action item 222-05 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to publish the updated ccNSO FY26-27 Portfolio of Activities and quarterly overview (Pending, awaits launch of new website). ● Action item 222-06 The ccNSO Chair is requested to inform the RySG and CSC about the adoption by ccNSO of the changes to the CSC Charter. The secretariat is requested to inform ICANN legal and other relevant ICANN staff, and publish this resolution (Completed). ● Action item 222-07 The secretariat is requested to publish the updated overview of the policies, guidance and practices for ccTLDs, and to archive the previous version. The secretariat is also requested to publish this resolution regarding the adoption of the updated overview. (Pending, awaits launch of new website). ● Action item 222-08 The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed, of appointments and enable their participation in the respective teams. This also includes the nominees for the 2026 ICANN leadership Program. (Completed) ● Action item 222-09 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to launch calls for volunteers for the SOPC, IANA Whois Accuracy Study Group and RZERC.(Completed). 4. Intermeeting Council Decisions (since meeting 222, October 2025) None 5. Intermeeting Decisions Triage Committee since Council meeting 222 None UPDATES Written updates - if any - are published on the wiki space for this meeting. 6. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 7. Update Working Groups (written updates) a. ccPDP4-IDN (Dormant) b. DASC c. GRC d. IGLC e. MPC f. OMC g. SOPC h. Tech WG i. TLD-OPS SC j. Triage Committee (reported) k. UAC l. CIP-CCG m. Planning Prioritization Process group n. RZERC o. RSS GWG p. CCG Review of Reviews (item 11) 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) a. Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC b. Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council 9. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN Informational No update since meeting 222 10. Progress Review of Reviews Informational Background ICANN's bylaws require periodic reviews of its supporting organizations, advisory committees, and other structures to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Past reviews have faced institutional lethargy, missed deadlines, and a failure to fully implement recommendations before the next review cycle begins. The current effort, formally initiated in May 2025 with a proposed Cross-Community Group (RoR CCG), seeks to break this cycle by addressing the procedural challenges within the review process itself. 11. Progress “How we meet” CCG No update since Council meeting 222 12. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 13. Adoption Nomination process Board seat 11 Report For discussion and decision Background The current term of Patricio Poblete, the ccNSO-nominated Director for ICANN Board Seat 11, will conclude at the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in October 2026. To ensure sufficient time for due diligence and the bylaw requirements regarding appointments, the Council initiated the nomination process in July 2025. This timeline allows the community to engage with the candidate during a Question-and-Answer session at the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting in Dublin. Patricio Poblete was duly nominated, seconded, and accepted his nomination before the deadline, in full compliance with the applicable rules. In accordance with ccNSO Council decision 219-02, an election is not required when only one candidate is nominated. Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council adopts the Board seat 11 Nomination Process report as proposed, including its recommendations, and formally nominates Patricio Poblete - the selected candidate - as outlined in Section 10.3(i) of the ICANN Bylaws. With this adoption, the Board Seat 11 Nomination Process is now closed. The Council congratulates Patricio on his nomination. The ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) is requested to review the Board Nomination Process Guideline, taking into account the recommendations from the Nomination Process Manager. The secretariat is requested to publish this resolution as soon as possible and inform the GRC. The ccNSO Chair is requested to inform the Empowered Community Administration (ECA) and ICANN's Secretary of the nomination results. This decision takes effect upon publication of the resolution. 14. Progress Council selection process a. Update on election process The ccNSO Council has five seats whose current three-year terms will expire in March 2026.The announcement regarding a Call for Nominations to fill these upcoming vacancies was posted on the ccNSO website and shared on the ccNSO members and Council mailing lists. The Nomination period opened on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 00:01 UTC and closed on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 23:59 UTC. The deadline for the nominees to accept their nomination and accept all required materials was Friday, 10 October 2025 (23:59 UTC). If there are more candidates than seats in a region, an election will be held from 13–27 November 2025. A Q&A session for candidates will take place 29 October 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC at ICANN84. Current status - the following candidates have accepted their nomination: AP region - Boyoung Kim and Sami Mohamed Ali EU region - Chris Disspain LAC region - Alejandra Reynoso NA region - Charles Noir b. Update call for Nomination African region Informational 15. Appointment members, or chairs/vice chairs to committees or working groups, if any The Council needs to agree on appointment of various persons to external groups. * ccNSO Nominees to various external groups (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NdPoBTmQUVlPhMy1PsoZr6rUxUxHzRDQ/ed…) The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed, and enable their participation in the respective teams. Draft resolution Decision The ccNSO Council appoints the following people to the respective roles as specified: * Members of the following committees, study groups or working groups: * Kristian Ørmen (.se), member of DASC * Hsuping Tang (.tw), member of DASC * Siphokazi Simandla (.za), member of IGLC This resolution becomes effective upon publication. 16. Review Bylaw change Playbook For discussion and decision SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS None 17. Any Other Business (AOB) 18. Next Council Meetings ● 18 December 2025 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 224 ● 22 January 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 225 ● 19 February 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 226 ● 12 March 2026 | ICANN85 - Mumbai, Meeting 227 ● 16 April 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 228 ● 21 May 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 229 ● 11 June 2026 | ICANN86, Meeting 230 ● 16 July 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 231 ● 13 August 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 232 ● 17 September 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 233 ● 22 October 2026 | ICANN87, Meeting 234 ● 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235 ● 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236 19. Adjourn

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ccNSO Council elections for Asia/Australia/Pacific Region starting next week
by Joke Braeken Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

Dear ccNSO Members from the AP region, This is a reminder that on 18 November, the ccNSO Council elections for the Asia/Australia/Pacific region will begin. Ahead of the elections, we encourage all ccTLDs from the region to verify who the designated voting emissary for their Country or Territory is and ensure that contact details are up to date. This will help avoid any last-minute issues and ensure that your ccTLD can fully participate in the election process. An email was recently sent to all Emissaries from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region by joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Title of the email: Heads-Up: You Are Listed as Voting Emissary for Your ccTLD – Upcoming ccNSO Council Elections (AP Region). If your ccTLD did not receive this email or cannot locate it, please contact Joke Braeken for assistance. Ballots will be sent by email – latest on 18 November - from the ccNSO Election Process Manager (noreply(a)eballot.com<mailto:noreply@eballot.com>). There are two candidates standing for election: Boyoung Kim (.kr) and Sami Mohamed Ali (.bh). Please find their candidate statements below. * ALI_Council_CandidateStatement_2025.pdf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWeFau2e0wPD4C2BYJaqKhrqGyZSU4Bo/view?usp=…> * KIM_Council_CandidateStatement_2025.pdf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Ev3wM0JFjl3xAJO3-o3DT-tFLviHnNr/view?usp=…> Both candidates engaged with ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community during a Q&A session held at the ccNSO Members Meeting during ICANN84. To view the recording, go to https://sched.co/29QO2 For more information about this election, visit: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm The election notice will be posted here next week as well. Thank you for your attention. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Election Process Manager joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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New Call for nominations to the ccNSO Council: African region
by Joke Braeken Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-11nov25-en.htm New Call for nominations to the ccNSO Council: African region The three-year terms for five members of the ccNSO Council will conclude in March 2026. In September 2025, the Council launched a call for nominations to fill these upcoming vacancies. The only nominee from the African region did not accept their nomination. Council therefor decided to launch a new call for nominations for the African region seat, in line with the ICANN Bylaws, the ccNSO Council Selection Guideline, and the timeline adopted by Council. Key details for nominations and seconding are included below. TIMELINE | The nomination and secondment procedure starts Thursday, 13 November 2025 (00:01 UTC) and ends 4 December 2025 (23:59 UTC). * Nomination acceptance period: 5 – 12 December 2025 * Election period (if applicable): 22 January – 4 February 2026 WHO CAN NOMINATE OR SECOND? | Only ccNSO Members from the African region, via their Representatives. The ICANN Bylaws, Article 10 – Section 10.4 (h)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> state: "(h) Any ccNSO member may nominate an individual to serve as a ccNSO Council member representing the ccNSO member's Geographic Region. Nominations must be seconded by another ccNSO member from a different Territory, from the same Geographic Region. By accepting their nomination, individuals nominated to the ccNSO Council agree to support the policies committed to by ccNSO members." The ccNSO Council election guideline, section 4.2<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>, states: "Only Representatives of ccTLD managers whose ccNSO membership has been approved by the ccNSO Council no later than one day before the start of the Call for Nominations are eligible to nominate or second a candidate. If the individual submitting a nomination or seconding is not the Representative, the Selection Process Manager will notify the Representative and request confirmation of the nomination or seconding." The Glossary of the Internal ccNSO Rules, states:<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/internal-members…> "Representative - Each ccTLD manager may designate in writing a person, organization, or entity to represent the ccTLD manager in matters relating to the ccNSO ("Representative"). In the absence of such a designation, the person, organization, or entity listed as the administrative contact in the IANA database shall be deemed to be the designate of the ccTLD manager by whom the ccNSO member shall be represented." Contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>, in case you have questions regarding who is listed as the Representative for your ccTLD. Note that new ccNSO members can participate in the nomination process if the ccNSO membership application has been approved by the ccNSO Council one day prior to the nomination process start, i.e., latest on 12 September 2025. KEY DETAILS | As per Section 6.1. of the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Council Selection and Removal Procedures<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>, here are key details for nominations and secondings: Nomination and Seconding Limits: * Each Representative may nominate and/or second only one (1) person to serve as Councillor for their respective ICANN Geographical Region. * If a Representative nominates more than one person, only the first nomination will be considered valid. Self-Nominations: * A Representative may self-nominate. * A self-nominated individual must be seconded by at least two (2) other Representatives from the same ICANN Geographic Region. Seconding Process: * If a Representative seconds more than one nomination, only the first seconding will be considered valid. * Self-secondings are not valid and will not be processed. Nomination and Seconding Forms: * All nominations and secondings must be submitted using the nomination or secondment form. * To be valid, these forms must be completed in full and submitted within the relevant deadlines. * All nominations and secondings will be publicly posted. INSTRUCTIONS | Nominations and secondments should be sent by e-mail to the Election Manager at the following e-mail address: ccnso-nominations(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-nominations@icann.org>. Templates for nominating and seconding nominations are provided below. You are kindly invited to follow these instructions closely, and not to use alternative templates. Consult the archive for nominations and secondments here: https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/ = = = please send to ccnso-nominations(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-nominations@icann.org> TEMPLATE | NOMINATION TO THE ccNSO COUNCIL Your full name: Your e-mail address: Your ccTLD: Your geographic region: Full name of the person you nominate to the ccNSO council: e-mail address of the person you nominate: = = = please send to ccnso-nominations(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-nominations@icann.org> TEMPLATE | SECONDING A NOMINATION TO THE CCNSO COUNCIL Your full name Your e-mail address: Your ccTLD: Your geographic region: Full name of the nominee you would like to second: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELECTED TO CCNSO COUNCIL | Any individual eligible to serve as a Councillor selected by ccNSO members may be selected in accordance with the procedures outlined in the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Council Selection and Removal Procedures<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>. To be considered a valid candidate for a specific ICANN Geographic Region, an individual must be nominated and seconded by Representatives from that same Region in line with the the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Council Selection and Removal Procedures<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>. The nominee must have accepted their nomination. ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS | After closure of the nomination period, the Election Manager will ask the nominees to accept their nomination. The Election Manager will provide a list with the name(s) of the candidate(s). A record of who has nominated and seconded the candidate(s) is publicly available: https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/ NEXT STEPS | The Election Manager will ask the candidates that accepted their nominations to provide a written candidate statement. A Question-and-Answer session with the candidate(s) might be held prior to the start of the elections. If the number of candidates in a region do not exceed the available seats, they are automatically selected. If there are more candidates than seats, an election will be held in that region as per the timeline adopted by the Council. LINKS * ICANN bylaws, Article 10<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> * ccNSO Internal Membership Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/internal-membership-rules-26oct22-en.pdf> * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/guideline-ccnso-council-selection-removal-…> * Announcements related to Council elections<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Rubens Kühl - Condolences
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

Dear Demi and Frederico, The ccNSO Council wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to you and all colleagues at NIC.br on the untimely passing of Rubens Kühl. Please see the note attached. Our thoughts are with you and the entire NIC.br team during this difficult time. 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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Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars
by Joke Braeken Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/advancing-the-icann-reviews-… Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars 6 November 2025 ________________________________ The Review of Reviews Cross Community Group [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (CCG) invites the community to continue the conversations about ICANN Reviews during webinars on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. To accommodate participants in multiple time zones, the CCG will host two 90-minute sessions. Data-gathering is important to the CCG's fact-finding phase. Participants are invited to share their views on the successes and challenges of past reviews (e.g., topics, structure, time frames, and recommendations). Input on how to shape a refreshed review system will also be welcome. All community members – including those new to ICANN Reviews – are encouraged to attend by registering for one, or both, of the sessions: * Tuesday, 18 November, at 06:00 UTC [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/bC9whfQ9R…> * Tuesday, 18 November, at 18:00 UTC [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RM3JPStlQ…> In the meantime, please consider: * Becoming a Reviews CCG observer [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. * Following the Reviews CCG's work on its community workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. * Providing input [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> on the Reviews CCG's work or pre-submitting questions [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> for the sessions. Background In May 2025, the ICANN Board approved a set of resolutions<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> calling for a community dialogue to design a review program that is fit for the intended purposes of enhancing ICANN's accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. These decisions followed discussions in which the Board and community identified the need to take a fresh approach to reviews. On 5 September 2025, the Board approved<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/secretarys…> a charter submitted by the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs). The Review of Reviews CCG, which began its work in September 2025, is a collaborative effort that brings together ICANN SOs, ACs, ICANN Board members, and the ICANN organization to manage a fundamental evaluation of the reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. More information about the Review of Reviews and the CCG can be found on its community workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Fwd: Announcement posted FYI
by Chris Disspain Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

FYI. Cheers, CD Chris Disspain +44 7880 642456 > > https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/advancing-the-icann-reviews-… > > Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars > > 6 November 2025 > The Review of Reviews Cross Community Group <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/overview> (CCG) invites the community to continue the conversations about ICANN Reviews during webinars on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. To accommodate participants in multiple time zones, the CCG will host two 90-minute sessions. > > Data-gathering is important to the CCG's fact-finding phase. Participants are invited to share their views on the successes and challenges of past reviews (e.g., topics, structure, time frames, and recommendations). Input on how to shape a refreshed review system will also be welcome. > > All community members – including those new to ICANN Reviews – are encouraged to attend by registering for one, or both, of the sessions: > > Tuesday, 18 November, at 06:00 UTC <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/bC9whfQ9RxGsGJJxOHjLkg> > Tuesday, 18 November, at 18:00 UTC <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RM3JPStlQWmdQAbBWISLhg> > In the meantime, please consider: > > Becoming a Reviews CCG observer <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/pages/464355519/Obse…>. > Following the Reviews CCG's work on its community workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/overview?homepageId=…>. > Providing input <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/pages/519831669/Prov…> on the Reviews CCG's work or pre-submitting questions <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/pages/519831669/Prov…> for the sessions. > Background > > In May 2025, the ICANN Board approved a set of resolutions <https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> calling for a community dialogue to design a review program that is fit for the intended purposes of enhancing ICANN's accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. These decisions followed discussions in which the Board and community identified the need to take a fresh approach to reviews. > > On 5 September 2025, the Board approved <https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/secretarys…> a charter submitted by the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs). > > The Review of Reviews CCG, which began its work in September 2025, is a collaborative effort that brings together ICANN SOs, ACs, ICANN Board members, and the ICANN organization to manage a fundamental evaluation of the reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. > > More information about the Review of Reviews and the CCG can be found on its community workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/overview?homepageId=…>. >

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reminder to share your feedback on the ICANN84 ccNSO Members Meeting
by Joke Braeken Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Dear All, This is a friendly reminder to share your feedback on the ICANN84 ccNSO Members Meeting. Your input helps us improve and plan for ICANN85. Please complete the short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JKSVNSL The survey closes on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, at 23:59 UTC. Thank you for your time and insights! Best regards, On behalf of the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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