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***REMINDER*** Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) Welcomes additional members
by Claudia Ruiz April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Dear all, The ccNSO welcomes additional volunteers for the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC). The call for volunteers will close Friday, 11 April 2025 (23:59 UTC). Potential DASC members and those want to learn more about the work of the DASC are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by DASC Chair Nick Wenban-Smith. The webinar will be held on Thursday, 03 April 2025 at 14:00 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. JOIN DASC Webinar The webinar was held on Thursday, 03 April 2025 at 14:00 UTC The Zoom recording can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ Who can become a DASC member? 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/dasc.htm Term of service There is no term end, however 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 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 hold a working session during the ICANN public meetings or plan an engagement session. How to apply? If you are interested in joining the DASC, please submit your application by Friday, 11 April 2025 (23:59 UTC). To apply, complete the form here<https://forms.gle/hvQD8xPPWW1b3ZnK8>. You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining the committee. Secondly, to facilitate your participation in the ccNSO representing your ccTLD, we will require an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/help>, which is the ccNSO's and ICANN's platform to manage participation. If you already have an ICANN Account (e.g. for registering at ICANN meetings), please login<https://account.icann.org/login> to your ICANN Account using the email address that you use for your ccNSO work and verify that your profile is up to date. If you do not have an ICANN Account or are unsure, please create an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/> at your earliest convenience. Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI). Fill out the form here<https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46>. Next Steps Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. If you have questions, please contact us at ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> LINKS Find the DASC charter and further information here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm>. Best regards, Claudia

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Fwd: Nigel Hickson
by Chris Disspain April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

All, See below FYI... Cheers, Chris > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Jaromitski, Esther (DSIT)" <Esther.Jaromitski(a)dsit.gov.uk> > Subject: Re: Nigel Hickson > Date: 9 April 2025 at 14:56:40 BST > > Dear All, > > Following on from Paul's emails last week, I wanted to pass on some more information about Nigel's funeral. We understand that there will also be a livestream available from the Potter’s Bar church. It will be on the Facebook page of the church: https://m.facebook.com/stmaryspb/ Anyone who would like to attend remotely is welcome to join at 11am BST on May 1, 2025. Please do share with people you think would like to attend remotely. > > Please also find attached a link to the donation page set up by Nigel's family, supporting Cancer Research UK and the Potters Bar Scout Group.https://www.memorygiving.com/nigeljohnhickson > > I’d like to use this opportunity to thank you wholeheartedly for all your messages and well wishes. I hope those of you who knew Nigel well accept my deepest condolences. > > Thank you all very much. > > With warmest wishes, > > Esther > > Esther Jaromitski | Senior Policy Adviser | Internet Governance | Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) > > > > > > > Cheers, CD Chris Disspain +44 7880 642456

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Canceled: ccNSO Council Special meeting: How We Meet (Wed, 9 April 2025 at 19:00 UTC)
by ccNSO Calendar April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Dear all, As the public comment period has not started yet, and the draft report is not available the call is deferred and will be rescheduled once new date of public comment is known Kind regards, Bart Topic: ccNSO Council Special meeting: How We Meet (Wed, 9 April 2025 at 19:00 UTC) Time: Apr 9, 2025 19:00 Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/93430646545?pwd=VSABM9akGzPZ1xqXEYos7elc0GQDG9.1 Meeting ID: 934 3064 6545 Passcode: %yfRb1s1KE Passcode: 8517118219 (phone only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeB41LizZM = = = The request for public comments on the ICANN org “How We Meet” initial report is expected to be published at or around 7 April. See https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment

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Draft Response clarification ccTLD retirement policy
by Bart Boswinkel April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Dear all, Please find included the draft response to Kim Davies to provide clarification on the ccTLD retirement policy. For your reference the original questions are included as well (word document) The draft was compiled by Stephen, Chris, Jordan, Peter and Alejandra. Goal is to approve this letter by email vote by 9 April 2025. If you have any concerns or questions, please reply to the list. If you support, abstain or not support the letter, please use the list as well to let your position know. Kind regards, Bart ------------ XX April 2025 Dear Kim, We refer to our meeting on 8 March 2025 in Seattle and thank you for your email of 13 March requesting clarification on the ICANN ccTLD Retirement Policy (the Policy). For the avoidance of doubt, we would not characterise our meeting as a ‘discussion’. Rather, we listened to your concerns and took away your questions for discussion at the Council. Your email of 13 March puts in writing what you are asking and this letter responds to that. Before we deal with the specific questions raised, it is important to stress: a. The Policy is relevant only where a 2-letter code has been delegated in the root zone. The clarification of the standing or otherwise of any parts of ISO 3166-1 in the Policy or in this letter should not be considered in respect to policy matters relating to delegations, transfers, or revocations of ccTLDs; and b. Although the Policy was developed by the ccNSO it has been adopted and implemented by ICANN and is therefore an ICANN policy not a ccNSO policy. In your email you state that the language in the Policy suggests that a triggering event occurs when: (i) An ascii entry identified as a ccTLD in the Root Zone database (ii) That corresponds to any ISO 3166-1 Alpha 2 Code Element (iii) Is deleted from the ISO 3166-1 standard by the ISO 3166-1 Maintenance Agency. We believe that this is the correct understanding of a triggering event. You go on to request clarification of the meaning of Alpha-2 Code Elements. It is not the role of the ccNSO to interpret the meaning of terms within ISO 3166-1. That said, when developing the policy, although the ccNSO did consider all of the various categories of code elements it took the view that the policy applied to those code elements that are defined in the fourth edition of the International Standard ISO3166, part 1, i.e. on the list of country names or as an exceptionally reserved code element, and crafted the policy on that basis. Accordingly, it is our view that the Policy is relevant only in circumstances where, as a result of action taken by the ISO, a delegated 2-letter code is no longer on the list of country names or an exceptionally reserved code element. If you have any further questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Alejandra Reynoso ccNSO Council Chair

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Deadline nominations for Council (EU region) approaching: closing 15 April 2025
by Joke Braeken April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Dear European region ccNSO members, This is a reminder about the ongoing call for nominations for one (1) ccNSO Council member from the European region. To fill the vacancy on the ccNSO Council for the European region, the ccNSO opened a call for nominations. The nomination and secondment period will close next week, on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC. This new nomination process is initiated because the Councillor-elect from the European region, chosen during the 2025 ccNSO Council nomination process, resigned in February 2025. Read more: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25mar25-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: Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 11:45 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: REMINDER | call for nominations for one (1) ccNSO Council member from the European region Dear ccNSO Members from the European Region, This is a reminder about the ongoing call for nominations for one (1) ccNSO Council member from the European region. To view the nominations/secondments to date, go to https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/ To fill the vacancy on the ccNSO Council for the European region, the ccNSO last week opened a call for nominations. The nomination and secondment period will close on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC. This new nomination process is initiated because the Councillor-elect from the European region, chosen during the 2025 ccNSO Council nomination process, resigned in February 2025. Read more: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25mar25-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Nigel Hickson - Condolences
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Dear Adam The ccNSO Council wishes to express their condolences to Nigel's family (note attached). Thank you for passing our message to them. 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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Nigel Hickson - Condolences
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Dear Nico The ccNSO Council wishes to express their condolences to Nigel's colleagues (note attached). Our thoughts are with you, Nigel's family and colleagues. 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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Call for volunteers to draft submission Public comment Initial report second IANA Function Review Team
by Bart Boswinkel April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

Dear all, The 2nd IFRT has recently published its Initial report for public comment ( https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/second-iana-naming-funct…) The public comment period closes on 28 April. In. order to meet the deadline the following steps are proposed: 1. 2-3 volunteers from Council 7 April 2. Initial draft ready 15 April 2025 3. Council support 24 April 4. Submission 28 April 2025 If you are interested, please reply to the list by Monday 7 April 2025 Kind regards Bart

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Reminder: DASC Webinar Thursday, 03 April 2025 at 14:00 UTC and call for volunteers
by Joke Braeken April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Hello All, A reminder about the DASC call for volunteers and today’s webinar. Learn more here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-31mar25-en.htm Interested in joining the DASC or learning more about its work? Join a webinar with DASC Chair Nick Wenban-Smith to discuss membership, required skills, key topics, and working methods. Thursday, 03 April 2025 at 14:00 UTC Register here: Zoom Registration<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/CMMRrmOGRqy1kKbRH4GxJQ> After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on joining. The webinar recording will be available here: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Call for Presentation Proposals: ccTLD News Session - ICANN83 | 9-12 June 2025 in Prague, CZ
by Joke Braeken April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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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