February 2025 - Ccnso-council

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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You're Invited! Registration for ccNSO Cocktail in Seattle sponsored by .US
by Claudia Ruiz March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

ccNSO Cocktail and Networking Event You are invited to the ccNSO Cocktail in Seattle! 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM Register here: https://forms.gle/sHgPuRVCQMc8VbNk6 Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're on the list, you'll receive a confirmation email a few days before the event. ccNSO related session schedule: https://community.icann.org/x/EoCRG ✨ A huge thank you to .US <https://registry.godaddy/> for organizing and sponsoring this event !!! ✨ Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Best regards, Claudia Ruiz

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Fwd: Notification of ICANN Board Director Nominated by the ccNSO Council (Seat 12)
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

FYI ******************************************* 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: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM Subject: Notification of ICANN Board Director Nominated by the ccNSO Council (Seat 12) To: ECAdmin <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Cc: John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org>, Tripti Sinha < tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Patricio Poblete <ppoblete(a)nic.cl>, Kurtis Lindqvist <kurtis.lindqvist(a)icann.org>, ccNSO Secretariat < ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org> Dear members of the ECA On behalf of the ccNSO Council, please find attached a notification of the ICANN Board Director Nominated by the ccNSO Council for Seat 12. 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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Council Prep Meeting | 27 February 2025 at 19:00 UTC.
by Claudia Ruiz Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

***REMINDER*** Dear all, As a reminder, the ccNSO prep call will be on Thursday, 27 February 2025 at 19:00 UTC. Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XWHse_T_ZhzuxMy9bEFC12Cy9mhwPi1wRZ7h-vA… Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/94938295538?pwd=LU03aYYE1Eb4ubXkEb7gz5VLi8RIXR.1 Meeting ID: 949 3829 5538 Passcode: Council#01

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Council Prep Meeting for ICANN82 | 27 February 2025 at 19:00 UTC.
by Claudia Ruiz Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Dear all, Friendly reminder for our call on 27 February 2025 at 19:00 UTC. We will be going over the session assignments for ICANN82, here is the link to the google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XWHse_T_ZhzuxMy9bEFC12Cy9mhwPi1wRZ7h-vA… Thank you, Claudia

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ICANN New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program
by Joke Braeken Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of ICANN org, I am sending you a reminder regarding the ICANN New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program. https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-opens-new-gtld-registr… = = = In November 2024, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. RSPs provide critical back-end services on behalf of the gTLD registry operator. These services include operating Domain Name System (DNS) services, performing the cryptographic operations required of DNS Security Extensions, and providing registration data via the Registration Data Access Protocol, among others. The RSP Evaluation Program ensures that RSPs have the proper technical qualifications to run a gTLD back end. RSPs need only be evaluated once through the program, regardless of the number of services they provide or the number of gTLDs they support. All gTLD applicants must use RSPs that have been successfully evaluated through the program. In some cases, the RSP may be the same entity as the prospective applicant; in other cases, the gTLD may outsource services to a third party. There are two distinct periods during which RSPs may be evaluated: 19 November 2024 to 20 May 2025, and again during the New gTLD Program: Next Round application window, which is expected to open in April 2026 for 12–15 weeks. RSPs that choose to be evaluated in this first phase and successfully complete the process will be listed on the RSP Evaluation Program webpage<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/rsp>. This timing will allow new gTLD applicants to enter into discussions with evaluated RSPs before the gTLD application window opens in April 2026. The RSP Evaluation Program, like the New gTLD Program: Next Round, is operated on a cost-recovery basis by those seeking evaluation. This approach involves potentially lowering the final RSP evaluation fee based on the number of applicants received by 20 May 2025, the end of the first evaluation phase. Based on a conservative estimate of how many RSP applications will be received, the evaluation fee is set at a maximum of US$92,000, due at the time of application. ICANN may issue refunds if it receives more applications than were projected. If you are seeking comprehensive information related to the RSP Evaluation Program, the RSP Handbook along with instructions for accessing the RSP Portal can be found on the program webpage<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/rsp/apply#rsp…>. = = = Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN82: https://community.icann.org/x/EoCRG

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Opportunities to engage on the 'How We Meet' draft proposals
by Joke Braeken Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

Dear all, I have been asked to forward you the below message, on behalf of Molehe Wesi (.za) and Jodi Anderson (.nz). Best, Joke = = = Dear All, Over the past two months, two of our ccNSO members have been part of a community group put together to discuss how to optimize ICANN’s in-person and hybrid meetings, to ensure that resources are allocated and used appropriately and efficiently in support of the community’s policy and technical work. This has been called the "How We Meet" project. ICANN Org developed a strawman paper outlining potential proposals, and facilitated weekly meetings of the cross-community group to discuss and refine the proposals. The next step is to present the updated proposals to the ICANN community for input. There will be a number of opportunities for you to learn about this project and the draft proposals and to input your views during ICANN82: 1. ICANN82 Prep Week session https://sched.co/1udkH Wednesday, 26 Feb 2025 at 18:00 UTC Progress on Work to Improve the Efficiency of ICANN Public Meetings 1. ICANN 82 Plenary session https://sched.co/1vpaT Monday, 10 March 2025 at 10:45 local How We Meet Community Feedback Session 1. ICANN82 ccNSO Members Meeting: welcome session https://sched.co/1vpcE What this about, followed by mentimeter polling and discussion Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at 09:00 local Jodi Anderson (.nz) Molehe Wesi (.za) = = = Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN82: https://community.icann.org/x/EoCRG

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Reminder: newcomer webinar on 25 Feb, DASC survey webinar on 26 Feb
by Joke Braeken Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

Hello, Here is a reminder about two ccNSO webinars this week: ccNSO webinar for newcomers Tuesday, 25 February 2025 at noon UTC (60 min.) Read more and register here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-19feb25-en.htm ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) 2024 Survey webinar Wednesday, 26 February 2025, at noon UTC (90 min.) Read more and register here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-13feb25-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN82: https://community.icann.org/x/EoCRG

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RSVP Opens Monday: ccNSO Cocktail – Limited Spots Available
by Claudia Ruiz Feb. 22, 2025

Feb. 22, 2025

Hi all, Please be aware that the RSVP for the ccNSO cocktail will be sent out on Monday. Space is limited, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you. Best regards, Claudia Ruiz

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Re: Nomination Process Report Board Seat 12: for review and adoption
by Stephen Deerhake ＠ ASNIC Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Thank you Joke, for this effort. It looks fine to me. Best regards, //Stephen From: Joke Braeken via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 06:32 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Nomination Process Report Board Seat 12: for review and adoption Dear Councillors, Please find enclosed the proposed Nomination Process Report, for your review and adoption. If you have any concerns or objections, please send them to the council mailing list. The deadline is Thursday, 27 February 2024 at 23:59 UTC Draft resolution The ccNSO Council adopts the Board seat 12 Nomination Process report as proposed, including its recommendations, and formally nominates Byron Holland - the elected candidate - as outlined in Section 10.3(i) of the ICANN Bylaws. With this adoption, the Board Seat 12 Nomination Process is now closed. The Council congratulates Byron on his election and wholeheartedly thanks Nick Wenban-Smith for his candidacy. 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 promptly 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. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN82: https://community.icann.org/x/EoCRG

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