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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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ccNSO Launches ccTLD Financial Contributions Survey – Share Your Input by 13 May
by Joke Braeken May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Dear All, The ccNSO Finance Working Group (FIN2 WG) has now launched the ccTLD Financial Contributions Survey, and we invite all ccTLDs to take part. The survey is now open and will remain accessible until Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 12:00 UTC. Your feedback is essential to help shape a financial contributions model that is fair, equitable, and voluntary—reflecting the realities and diversity of the global ccTLD community. * Click here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/April2025_ccTLD_financial_contributions> to take the survey. * Each ccTLD is asked to submit only one (1) response, regardless of whether it is an ASCII or IDN ccTLD. This means one response per ccTLD, not per ccTLD manager. * Before responding, we encourage you to review the survey preview<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJR8GjZhO1b-XI6nEOB-cxNgScg956Tv/view?usp=…> to coordinate with colleagues and ensure complete, accurate submissions. * Deadline: 13 May 2025 at 12:00 UTC * Estimated time to complete: ~15 minutes All responses are confidential. Data will be anonymized and aggregated for analysis. Identifying details will be kept separate and not shared with third parties. The feedback collected will directly inform the FIN2 WG’s recommendations, which will be presented to the ccNSO Council at ICANN83 in Prague. Join us for the related session during the ccNSO Members Meeting on Tuesday, 10 June, from 13:30 to 15:00 UTC, either in person or remotely. BACKGROUND In line with the ccNSO Financial Contributions Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42805/guidelines-cctl…>, adopted in November 2013, the guideline is subject to review every five years. The first review took place in November 2018 and resulted in improvements to the invoicing process. The second review began at ICANN81. The objective of the second Finance Working Group (FIN2 WG) is to review, explore, and propose a financial contribution model that is fair, equitable, and encourages ccTLDs to contribute at a level considered reasonable—while upholding the principle of voluntary contributions. The group’s main focus areas include: * Analyzing and reviewing the ccTLD Shared Cost model. * Evaluating and assessing the existing banded contribution system. * Identifying and proposing solutions to reduce the gap between total contributions and a reasonable contribution level The ccTLD Shared Cost model—also referred to as the value exchange model—was originally developed in 2013 through a collaborative effort between the ccNSO and ICANN org. The ccNSO recognizes that ICANN incurs costs that directly and specifically benefit the ccTLD community and recommends that ICANN be reasonably compensated for these services. The ccTLD Shared Cost model serves as a framework for allocating expenditures. Recently, ICANN org and the FIN2 WG revisited the calculation methodology used in the 2013 model. Based on their review, the figures have been updated using the most recent data from ICANN’s FY26 Budget. Review the original 2013 model here<https://archive.icann.org/meetings/buenosaires2013/en/schedule/sun-finance/…>. View the 2025 version with updated figures here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PF7RDAVq_k4s9hgIP5Ok85FcqFhfpNqE/view?usp=…>. LINKS * 2013 ccNSO Financial contribution Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42805/guidelines-cctl…> * 2013 Final Report ccNSO Finance Working Group<https://archive.icann.org/meetings/buenosaires2013/en/schedule/sun-finance/…> including ccTLD Shared Cost model (2013) * Letter ICANN CEO on financial contributions<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42697/chehade-to-holl…> (November 2013) * Letter Chair Finance WG to CEO ICANN on ccTLD Financial contributions<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_44824/holland-to-cheh…> (December 2013) * ccTLD Contribution Reports<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/cctld-contributions.htm> (for each fiscal year) * ccTLD Billing Overview and FAQ<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cctld-billing-overview-faq-15au…> * Charter FIN2 WG <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sfwg.htm> * ICANN81 ccNSO Members Meeting, Welcome Session: guideline review kick-off<https://sched.co/1p2JD> * ccTLD Financial contributions model<https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann81/3a/ICANN%20ccTLD%20contributi…> (FY25, November 2024, ICANN81) * ICANN82 ccNSO Members Meeting, Financial Contributions Session: community consultation<https://sched.co/1vpcP> * 2013 ccTLD Shared Cost model, with updated figures (April 2025) <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PF7RDAVq_k4s9hgIP5Ok85FcqFhfpNqE/view?usp=…> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Re: final reminder to register for today's Q&A with candidate for Council, European region
by Joke Braeken April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear All, Apologies: the registration link in my previous email was broken. This one should work: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/FY0mTWqtSvK1dYno9CQX2Q Best regards. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 at 09:47 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: [ccnso-council] final reminder to register for today's Q&A with candidate for Council, European region Dear All, This is a final reminder to register for today’s Question-and-Answer session, which provides an opportunity for ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community to engage with the candidate for the ccNSO Council seat representing the European region, Nigel Roberts. The Q&A will be moderated by Chris Disspain. Date and time: Tuesday, 29 April at 14:00 UTC Register now to join the meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdeusrzMsH9MV3NpepfV-3OBKM6cqAXtc [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdeusr…> Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with connection details and a link to add the session to your calendar. A recording of the session will be posted here after the meeting: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ BACKGROUND | Following the resignation of the Councillor-elect from the European region, originally selected during the 2025 ccNSO Council nomination process, the ccNSO launched a new call for nominations, which closed in mid-April. Nigel Roberts has been nominated, seconded, and has accepted the nomination in line with the established ccNSO rules and timeline. Read more: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16apr25-en.htm [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announc…> Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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final reminder to register for today's Q&A with candidate for Council, European region
by Joke Braeken April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear All, This is a final reminder to register for today’s Question-and-Answer session, which provides an opportunity for ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community to engage with the candidate for the ccNSO Council seat representing the European region, Nigel Roberts. The Q&A will be moderated by Chris Disspain. Date and time: Tuesday, 29 April at 14:00 UTC Register now to join the meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdeusrzMsH9MV3NpepfV-3OBKM6cqAXtc Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with connection details and a link to add the session to your calendar. A recording of the session will be posted here after the meeting: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ BACKGROUND | Following the resignation of the Councillor-elect from the European region, originally selected during the 2025 ccNSO Council nomination process, the ccNSO launched a new call for nominations, which closed in mid-April. Nigel Roberts has been nominated, seconded, and has accepted the nomination in line with the established ccNSO rules and timeline. Read more: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16apr25-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Comment 2nd IFRT Initial report
by Bart Boswinkel April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear all, Please find included the final draft of comments on the Initial report from the 2nd IFRT Kind regards, Bart

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European Region Council Elections | Candidate Q&A session on Tuesday, 29 April at 14:00 UTC
by Joke Braeken April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Dear All, Here is a reminder to join the Question-and-Answer session on Tuesday, 29 April at 14:00 UTC. This session, moderated by Chris Disspain, offers ccTLD managers a chance to engage with Nigel Roberts, candidate for the vacant European Region Council seat. To view the nomination archives, click here<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/>. Nigel accepted his nomination here<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/thread/…>. His Candidate Statement is here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/roberts-statement-16apr25-en.pdf>, and his statement of interest is posted here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccnsowkspc/pages/10841459…>. Candidate Q&A Session Date and time: Tuesday, 29 April at 14:00 UTC Register now to join the meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdeusrzMsH9MV3NpepfV-3OBKM6cqAXtc Upon registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with details on joining the meeting. You will also be able to generate a calendar invite. Recordings will be posted here<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ>. Read more: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16apr25-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Upcoming Webinar of ICANN FY26-30 Operating and Financial Plan
by Claudia Ruiz April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Sent on behalf of the ICANN Finance and Planning team ****************************** Please see announcement for the “Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/preview-the-icann-and-iana-f…>” https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/preview-the-icann-and-iana-f… ICANN will be hosting this community webinar next week on 28 April 2025 from 13:30–15:00 UTC. This webinar will present an overview of the Proposed for Adoption ICANN FY26–30 Operating and Financial Plan, ICANN FY26 Operating Plan and Budget, and IANA FY26 Operating Plan and Budget documents that will be presented to the Board at the upcoming May Board Workshop. This webinar will provide attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the ICANN org Finance and Planning team. Please register for the webinar below. Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/pSgMOZDGQzOjm8D0wE22pQ#/registration The webinar will be recorded and published on our ICANN Finance and Planning Community Group Workspace for those who are unable to attend the event. You may also e-mail Planning(a)icann.org<mailto:Planning@icann.org> with any questions you may have. Link to the Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwBbBg Thank you!

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Upcoming Survey on ccTLD Financial Contributions – Launching 29 April
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Dear ccTLD Community Members, The second ccNSO Finance Working Group (FIN2 WG) is preparing to launch a survey to gather input from the ccTLD community. The results will help inform the group’s ongoing work in identifying financial contribution models that are fair and equitable, and encourage ccTLDs to contribute to ICANN at a level deemed reasonable, while preserving the principle of voluntary financial contributions. The survey will open on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, and close on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 12:00 UTC. Your participation is crucial to ensure the proposed models reflect the diverse needs and realities of the ccTLD community. In our next communication, we will share: - Detailed instructions - An offline copy of the survey questions - The survey link - A reminder of the submission deadline Before submitting your responses, we encourage you to review: - The offline version of the questionnaire (available next week) - The 2013 ccTLD Shared Cost model <https://archive.icann.org/meetings/buenosaires2013/en/schedule/sun-finance/…>, and a version with the most recent figures (available here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PF7RDAVq_k4s9hgIP5Ok85FcqFhfpNqE/view?usp=…> ) You may also find the background section below helpful. The estimated survey completion time is approximately 15 minutes. The FIN2 WG aims to present its final, community-supported recommendations to the ccNSO Council by ICANN83 in Prague. To learn more, we invite you to attend the ICANN83 ccNSO Members Meeting <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDTCw>, either in person or remotely. The session on ccTLD financial contributions is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 June, from 13:30 to 15:00 UTC. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the ccNSO Secretariat at ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org. Thank you for your continued engagement and support. Best regards, Alejandra Reynoso, ccNSO Council chair and Chair of the FIN2 WG BACKGROUND In line with the ccNSO Financial Contributions Guideline <https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42805/guidelines-cctl…>, adopted in November 2013, the guideline is subject to review every five years. The first review took place in November 2018 and resulted in improvements to the invoicing process. The second review began at ICANN81. The objective of the second Finance Working Group (FIN2 WG) is to review, explore, and propose a financial contribution model that is fair, equitable, and encourages ccTLDs to contribute at a level considered reasonable—while upholding the principle of voluntary contributions. The group’s main focus areas include: - Analyzing and reviewing the ccTLD Shared Cost model. - Evaluating and assessing the existing banded contribution system. - Identifying and proposing solutions to reduce the gap between total contributions and a reasonable contribution level The ccTLD Shared Cost model—also referred to as the value exchange model—was originally developed in 2013 through a collaborative effort between the ccNSO and ICANN org. The ccNSO recognizes that ICANN incurs costs that directly and specifically benefit the ccTLD community and recommends that ICANN be reasonably compensated for these services. The ccTLD Shared Cost model serves as a framework for allocating expenditures. Recently, ICANN org and the FIN2 WG revisited the calculation methodology used in the 2013 model. Based on their review, the figures have been updated using the most recent data from ICANN’s FY26 Budget. Review the original 2013 model here <https://archive.icann.org/meetings/buenosaires2013/en/schedule/sun-finance/…>. View the 2025 version with updated figures here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PF7RDAVq_k4s9hgIP5Ok85FcqFhfpNqE/view?usp=…> . LINKS - 2013 ccNSO Financial contribution Guideline <https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42805/guidelines-cctl…> - 2013 Final Report ccNSO Finance Working Group <https://archive.icann.org/meetings/buenosaires2013/en/schedule/sun-finance/…> including ccTLD Shared Cost model (2013) - Letter ICANN CEO on financial contributions <https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42697/chehade-to-holl…> (November 2013) - Letter Chair Finance WG to CEO ICANN on ccTLD Financial contributions <https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_44824/holland-to-cheh…> (December 2013) - ccTLD Contribution Reports <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/cctld-contributions.htm> (for each fiscal year) - ccTLD Billing Overview and FAQ <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cctld-billing-overview-faq-15au…> - Charter FIN2 WG <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sfwg.htm> - ICANN81 ccNSO Members Meeting, Welcome Session: guideline review kick-off <https://sched.co/1p2JD> - ccTLD Financial contributions model <https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann81/3a/ICANN%20ccTLD%20contributi…> (FY25, November 2024, ICANN81) - ICANN82 ccNSO Members Meeting, Financial Contributions Session: community consultation <https://sched.co/1vpcP> - 2013 ccTLD Shared Cost model, with updated figures (April 2025) <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PF7RDAVq_k4s9hgIP5Ok85FcqFhfpNqE/view?usp=…> ******************************************* 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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REMINDER | Call for Presentation Proposals: ccTLD News Session - ICANN83 | 9-12 June 2025 in Prague, CZ
by Joke Braeken April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Dear All, This is a reminder: does your ccTLD wish to have a speaking slot during the ccTLD News Session at ICANN83? Submit by Friday, 2 May 2025 (23:59 UTC) via https://forms.gle/FFVj9pqckmXkgTtR6 To date, MPC received 2 proposals only. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 3 April 2025 at 14:34 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, "ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org" <ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org>, "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Call for Presentation Proposals: ccTLD News Session - ICANN83 | 9-12 June 2025 in Prague, CZ Call for Presentation Proposals: ccTLD News Session - ICANN83 9-12 June 2025 | Prague, CZ The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites proposals for the ccTLD News Session at the ICANN83 Policy Forum. This session provides a platform for sharing updates, insights, and discussions on country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). Both in-person and virtual participation will be available, with simultaneous interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. Presentation Topics (including but not limited to): * Case studies on ccTLD initiatives * Collaboration & partnerships within the ccTLD community * Recent updates and developments in ccTLD operations * Policy & legislative impacts on ccTLDs * Best practices in registry management, marketing, and engagement Submission Guidelines: * Provide a title, abstract (a few sentences), presenter name, ccTLD affiliation, and contact details. * Submit by Friday, 2 May 2025 (23:59 UTC) via this submission link: https://forms.gle/FFVj9pqckmXkgTtR6 Selection & Notifications: * Proposals will be reviewed by the MPC, considering diversity and limited slots. * Applicants will be notified by 9 May 2025. * Selected presenters will receive a briefing and be invited to pre-session (13-15 May) and rehearsal (20-22 May) meetings. Why Present? * Showcase expertise and leadership in the ccTLD community * Engage with industry peers and stakeholders * Contribute to best practices and knowledge-sharing * Gain visibility for your ccTLD or initiative For inquiries, contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> The MPC looks forward to your proposals and an engaging session! Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Please review by Friday, 25 April (noon UTC): Draft Council comments on IFR2 initial report
by Joke Braeken April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Dear all, The Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report is out for public comments. Barrack Otieno, Peter Koch and the Secretariat prepared a draft Council comment. Please review the draft comment, and add any suggestions you may have directly into the google document. The deadline for doing so is Friday, 25 April at noon UTC. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dKu11TtU79B3L0BWjKxlzBeH53j0sw7SBTNsPhG… BACKGROUND https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/second-iana-naming-funct… Closed for Submissions: 28 April 2025 | 23:59 Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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