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Draft TStement revised terms of reference Pilot Holistic review
by Bart Boswinkel Nov. 28, 2023

Nov. 28, 2023

Dear all, Please find included (word, PDF and below) a draft for a Council statement on the revise terms of refence for the pilot holistic review. As you may recall you briefly discussed on-line when agreeing to submit a statement, major concerns were addressed and there are no major issues anymore. As the public comment period closes Monday 27 November 23.59 UTC, It would be very helpful if you could provide feed-back, if any by Friday 24 November 2023 NOON UTC on this list. This would allow enough time to finalize the statement and submit it in time. Kind regards, Bart -------------- Submission: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference. Date 24 November 2023 The Country-Code Name Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council welcomes the opportunity to provide a response and input to ICANN’s Revised Draft Terms of Reference for the Pilot Holistic Review (PHR). This response and input reflects the views of the ccNSO (Council) and was adopted in accordance with the Guideline: ccNSO Statements (2016). The ccNSO Council commends the ICANN Board the way in which the comments and issues raised on the 2022 Draft Terms of Reference for the pilot Holistic Review by the ccNSO Council and others have been taken into account and addressed. We appreciate that not all of our concerns could be addressed. The ccNSO Council expresses its support for the draft Revised Terms of Reference and the next steps as noted in the Background section of the public comment announcement on the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference. On behalf of the ccNSO Council Alejandra Reynoso (chair)

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[REVIEW] Council 360 feedback process
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Nov. 28, 2023

Nov. 28, 2023

Dear Councillors This is a kind reminder to provide any comments on the updated ccNSO Council 360 feedback process by next Tuesday 28 of November. The text will be updated with your suggestions and circulated to you again for final discussion and adoption at the Council call in December. 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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NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN79 Participants
by ICANN Community Digest Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

Monday, 27 November 2023 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org! Table of Contents Information Sharing ICANN78 Policy Outcomes Report IS PUBLISHED NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN79 Participants REMINDER: Formation of a Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) REMINDER: Retirement of Non-Policy Recommendations Action Items THIS WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Volunteers: Join the Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) that will help design the future Continuous Improvement Program 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN80 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study Information Sharing ICANN78 Policy Outcomes Report IS PUBLISHED Please find the ICANN78 Policy Outcomes Report here: https://go.icann.org/outcomes78 NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN79 Participants The 12 selectees attend universities in the North American region where they study computer science, communications, and technology. Read more. REMINDER: Formation of a Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) ICANN org reached out to SO/AC Chairs and sent them a full letter and a draft CIP-CCG terms of reference to propose the formation of a CIP-CCG to convene in December 2023. The goal is to develop a framework for implementation of ATRT3 Recommendation 3.6. The feedback from SO/AC Chairs is expected by 30 November. THIS WEEK: Retirement of Non-Policy Recommendations ICANN org shared a document named "Draft Process to Retire Non-Policy Recommendations" with SO/AC Chairs and expects their feedback by 30 November. The process pertains exclusively to non-policy recommendations that emerge from Reviews and Cross-Community Working Groups, aligning with the objective of the implementation of ATRT3 Recommendation 5. Action Items THIS WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Volunteers: Join the Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) that will help design the future Continuous Improvement Program The leadership of the ICANN Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs), and their constituent stakeholder groups (22 total including the Nominating Committee) will be appointing one representative (with an optional secondary alternate) to join the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG). Appointees are expected to be identified by the end of November 2023, with a view toward an initial meeting in December 2023. Please share your interest in participation with your structure’s leadership. The CIP-CCG will be responsible for helping to design and implement a Continuous Improvement Program. This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in designing a program which will have lasting impact on the effectiveness and accountability of your community structure. In this work, the Community Coordination Group will be responsible for: 1. Developing a shared understanding of the meaning of Continuous Improvement in the context of ATRT3 Recommendation 3.6, calling for Organizational Reviews to be evolved into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), 2. Considering a range of methodologies for effective continuous improvement programs, 3. Agreeing on the methodology that is fit for ICANN purpose, and 4. Formulating a CIP Framework, to be used by each SO, AC and NomCom. For transparency of the process, input received will be posted on a community page at https://community.icann.org/x/WJRME. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel ICANN Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee Leaderships are invited to appoint up to two individuals from their communities to comprise the 2024 ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel by Monday, 11 December 2023. 2024 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented at ICANN79 in San Juan. A nomination period will be open from 13 November 2023 through 8 January 2024. ICANN is convening a community selection panel that will review the nominations and select the award recipient(s). It would be ideal for panelists to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and variety of input and equal opportunity among community members to take part in this recognition effort. For more information about the ICANN Community Excellence Award please see Community Excellence Award wiki space: https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN80 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN80 meeting is scheduled for 10–13 June 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. If ICANN80 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 16 December 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The revised nomination period reflects that the presentation of the 2024 Community Excellence Award has been moved from the Policy Forum in June to the Community Forum in March. Read more. Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Open for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 November 2023 Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study Open for Submissions: 19 October 2023 Closed for Submissions: 04 December 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 5, Issue 85 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 30 November 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Help plan the next TLD OPS Workshop
by Kimberly Carlson Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

Dear all, As you may remember, the TLD-OPS Standing Committee conducted a disaster recover/business continuity workshop (Montreal ICANN66). This session was well received and highly attended. The Standing Committee has developed a plan for future workshops – which included gathering feedback at ICANN78 and the launch of a workshop planning group. It was suggested to replay the previous workshop, with a few modifications. Scenarios for the workshop could include ransomware, DDoS, natural disaster, global pandemics, etc. A planning session will be held at ICANN79 on Sunday, 3 March 2024. Please let the committee know if you are interested in joining this planning group (ccNSO-TLDops(a)icann.org<mailto:ccNSO-TLDops@icann.org>). Anyone with an interest is welcome to join. Sent on behalf of the TLD-OPS Standing Committee Thank you.

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ccNSO members from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region: please vote
by Joke Braeken Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

Dear ccNSO members from the Asia/Australia/Pacific Region, This is a call to action, to please vote to elect one (1) ccNSO Council member for the Asia/Australia/Pacific region. The deadline for voting in this round is approaching soon. Voting closes Thursday, 30 November 2023 (23:59 UTC). IMPORTANT: 6 (six) additional votes are needed to reach a quorum for the Asia/Australia/Pacific region. If the quorum is not reached, a second round of voting must be held according to the schedule previously adopted by the ccNSO Council. ccNSO COUNCIL | AP region * Ballots counted, excluding duplicates: 22 (32 Emissaries have not yet voted) * Quorum requirement: a majority of the eligible Emissaries needs to vote to meet the quorum * Election notice & candidate statements: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-07nov23-en.htm * End vote: Thursday, 30 November 2023 (23:59 UTC) * Who can vote: ccNSO members from the AP region, via their Emissaries (54 Emissaries, corresponding to 55 members) Your ballot was e-mailed to you by tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org>. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Reminder to please vote
by Joke Braeken Nov. 24, 2023

Nov. 24, 2023

Dear ccNSO members, This is a call to action, and a reminder to please vote, as voting closes next week. IMPORTANT: To meet the quorum for the elections in the Asia/Australia/Pacific Region, 7 additional votes are needed. If the quorum will not be met, a second voting round will need to be held, as per the timeline previously adopted by the ccNSO Council. ccNSO COUNCIL | AP region * Ballots counted, excluding duplicates: 21 (33 members have not yet voted) * Quorum requirement: a majority of the eligible Emissaries needs to vote to meet the quorum * Election notice & candidate statements: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-07nov23-en.htm * Start vote: Thursday 9 November 2023 (00:01 UTC) * End vote: Thursday 30 November 2023 (23:59 UTC) * Who can vote: ccNSO members from the AP region, via their Emissaries (54 Emissaries, corresponding to 55 members) ccNSO COUNCIL | EU region * Ballots counted, excluding duplicates: 28 (19 voters have not yet voted) * Quorum requirement: a majority of the eligible Emissaries needs to vote to meet the quorum * Election notice & candidate statements: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-07nov23-en.htm * Start vote: Thursday 9 November 2023 (00:01 UTC) * End vote: Thursday 30 November 2023 (23:59 UTC) * Who can vote: ccNSO members from the EU region, via their Emissaries (47 Emissaries, corresponding to 47 members) BOARD SEAT 12 * Ballots counted, excluding duplicates: 76 (99 voters have not yet voted) * Quorum requirement: There is no quorum requirement for this voting. As per section 3.7 of the applicable guideline: "The Candidate(s) that receive(s the plurality of the votes cast by the ccNSO members, shall be the Candidate(s) who is(are) elected to be nominated by the ccNSO Council. * Election notice & candidate statement: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-06nov23-en.htm * Start vote: Tuesday, 7 November 2023 (00:01 UTC) * End vote: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 (23:59 UTC) * Who can vote: ccNSO members, via their Emissaries (175 Emissaries, corresponding to 177 members) This email also includes a status update regarding the ongoing ccNSO elections (status update from Friday, 24 November 2023, at 07:00 UTC). Do you have questions? Contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>). Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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NEW: Consultation Preview: Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments
by ICANN Community Digest Nov. 23, 2023

Nov. 23, 2023

Thursday, 23 November 2023 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org! Table of Contents Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Launches New Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Pages NEW: Consultation Preview: Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments NEW: Over 120 Events: ICANN’s North American Engagement Team Closes 2023 Strong NEW: ICANN Org Increases Functionality of Label Generation Rules Toolset NEW: Watch the ICANN Reviews Program webinar for updates on key initiatives! REMINDER: Formation of a Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) REMINDER: Retirement of Non-Policy Recommendations Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN80 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Volunteers: Join the Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) that will help design the future Continuous Improvement Program Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Launches New Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Pages The new SSAC pages are designed to further the overall goals of the ITP, which are focused on improving ICANN's content governance and infrastructure, while providing a more streamlined and intuitive experience for users. Read more. NEW: Consultation Preview: Public Interest Commitments/Registry Voluntary Commitments The consultation process will have three key components: 1) community review of and feedback on a proposed implementation framework; 2) a community webinar to provide an overview of the proposed framework and an opportunity for initial community questions; and 3) a plenary session on PICs/RVCs at ICANN79 in March 2024. Read more. NEW: Over 120 Events: ICANN’s North American Engagement Team Closes 2023 Strong The Washington, D.C. metro area continues to serve as a major hub of Internet activity in the tech policy space. There is a strong ICANN community presence here, which provides incredible opportunities for partnership and collaboration. Read more. NEW: ICANN Org Increases Functionality of Label Generation Rules Toolset The LGR Toolset assists end users in validating IDN labels and determining their variant labels and brings consistency and transparency to the IDN Table review process for registry operators. Read more. NEW: Watch the ICANN Reviews Program webinar for updates on key initiatives! Several initiatives are underway to improve ICANN Reviews, including: The Pilot Holistic Review: Third Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) Recommendation 3.5 to create a Holistic Review The Pilot Continuous Improvement Program: ATRT3 Recommendation 3.6 to evolve Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program The Lifecycle of Reviews Project: ICANN org initiated the project to understand the current problems faced by Specific Reviews and introduce improvements to the reviews process The implementation of the second Organizational Review of the NomCom (NomCom2 Review) Watch the ICANN Reviews Program webinar here. For more information about ICANN Reviews, please visit the ICANN Accountability page at and ICANN.org Reviews page To learn more, contact rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org or implementationoperations(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Formation of a Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) ICANN org reached out to SO/AC Chairs and sent them a full letter and a draft CIP-CCG terms of reference to propose the formation of a CIP-CCG to convene in December 2023. The goal is to develop a framework for implementation of ATRT3 Recommendation 3.6. The feedback from SO/AC Chairs is expected by 30 November. REMINDER: Retirement of Non-Policy Recommendations ICANN org shared a document named "Draft Process to Retire Non-Policy Recommendations" with SO/AC Chairs and expects their feedback by 30 November. The process pertains exclusively to non-policy recommendations that emerge from Reviews and Cross-Community Working Groups, aligning with the objective of the implementation of ATRT3 Recommendation 5. Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel ICANN Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee Leaderships are invited to appoint up to two individuals from their communities to comprise the 2024 ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel by Monday, 11 December 2023. 2024 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented at ICANN79 in San Juan. A nomination period will be open from 13 November 2023 through 8 January 2024. ICANN is convening a community selection panel that will review the nominations and select the award recipient(s). It would be ideal for panelists to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and variety of input and equal opportunity among community members to take part in this recognition effort. For more information about the ICANN Community Excellence Award please see Community Excellence Award wiki space: https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN80 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN80 meeting is scheduled for 10–13 June 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. If ICANN80 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 16 December 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The revised nomination period reflects that the presentation of the 2024 Community Excellence Award has been moved from the Policy Forum in June to the Community Forum in March. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Volunteers: Join the Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) that will help design the future Continuous Improvement Program The leadership of the ICANN Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs), and their constituent stakeholder groups (22 total including the Nominating Committee) will be appointing one representative (with an optional secondary alternate) to join the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG). Appointees are expected to be identified by the end of November 2023, with a view toward an initial meeting in December 2023. Please share your interest in participation with your structure’s leadership. The CIP-CCG will be responsible for helping to design and implement a Continuous Improvement Program. This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in designing a program which will have lasting impact on the effectiveness and accountability of your community structure. In this work, the Community Coordination Group will be responsible for: 1. Developing a shared understanding of the meaning of Continuous Improvement in the context of ATRT3 Recommendation 3.6, calling for Organizational Reviews to be evolved into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), 2. Considering a range of methodologies for effective continuous improvement programs, 3. Agreeing on the methodology that is fit for ICANN purpose, and 4. Formulating a CIP Framework, to be used by each SO, AC and NomCom. For transparency of the process, input received will be posted on a community page at https://community.icann.org/x/WJRME. Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Open for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 November 2023 Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study Open for Submissions: 19 October 2023 Closed for Submissions: 04 December 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 5, Issue 84 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 27 November 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Call For Presenters: ICANN79 ccTLD News Session
by Joke Braeken Nov. 23, 2023

Nov. 23, 2023

Dear ccTLD managers, The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) is seeking presenters for the next edition of the ccTLD News session, to be held 2-7 March during the ICANN79 Community Forum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The MPC encourages ccTLDs to submit proposals, spread the word among colleagues and peers in the ccTLD community, and join the session. I would like to present: How do I apply for a speaking slot? To submit your proposal, please go to https://forms.gle/6JZUTf48UsSbkzxT8 The deadline for submissions is Friday, 19 January 2024 (23:59 UTC). Next steps After the application deadline, the MPC will review all proposals and set the agenda for the meeting. Latest by the end of January, the ccNSO Secretariat will notify all applicants and publish the agenda for the ccTLD News Session. All presenters will receive a briefing paper outlining the run sheet, roles and other useful considerations. All session presenters will be invited to attend an informational pre-session meeting and a rehearsal session closer to ICANN79. About the ccTLD News Session The ICANN79 ccTLD News Session is tentatively scheduled for 5 or 6 March, and will allow for both in-person and virtual participation. Simultaneous interpretation will be available for selected ccNSO sessions during the next ICANN Public Meeting, including the ccTLD News Session. Participants will be able to select the language they wish to speak or listen to. Languages available will be Arabic, English, French or Spanish. Previous editions of the ccTLD News Sessions had an excellent collection of case studies, statistics, new developments, trends and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been a part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years and has provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. For reference, the most recent session was held during ICANN78. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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ICANN78 Policy Outcomes report is out now
by Joke Braeken Nov. 22, 2023

Nov. 22, 2023

Dear All, The ICANN78 Policy Outcomes report is out now. It captures decisions and outcomes from the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. This report also reviews additional activities, looks ahead, and provides resources to enable sustained engagement on important issues. Read more: https://go.icann.org/outcomes78 Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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[FEEDBACK required] Expectation on the Ombuds role
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

Dear Councillors During the last council call I mentioned the listening session to which Biyi, Jordan & I are invited with the ICANN Board Ombuds Search Committee. After consulting with Danko, who is chairing the committee, attached you'll find the draft position description proposed. Please don't share it outside this group, this is not a final version. Kindly reply to this thread with your comments and/or questions regarding the Ombuds role, by the end of this week. 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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