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f'up from Mumbai: proposal for Council 'sounding board' for liaison appointees
by Peter Koch April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Dear Colleagues, following our disscussion in Mumbai regarding a potential future request to work in a RSS GS (root server system governance structure), here is a proposal for a broader approach: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ccNSO appoints various liaison (and similar) positions into other ICANN structures and cross community committees and groups. Some of those are other SOs, some are more leaned to the governance of technical funtions. The latter are CSC [regular appointments] RZERC [regular appointments] IANA Functions Review (reocurring 1-2 yrs after every 5 yrs) (Root Server System Governance Structure Council, TBD) The liaisons/appointees report back to the Council formally, by written reports or, occasionally, by ad hoc calls or invitations to a Council session. This is lightweight and has worked reasonably well, but the feedback and interaction could be improved. Inspired by, but not copying the ICANN Board's Board Technical Committee (BTC), it is proposed to the Council to form a structure (name TBD), comprised of a subset of Councillors (3-6, details TBD) to act as a 'sounding board' for appointees to share observations, raise issues or ask for guidance. It is meant as an offer to the appointees and is supposed to enhance the communication between the appointees and the council and, optionally, also between the appointees. It should remain lightweight and as informal as possible with the focus on facilitating the communication. The need for staff support should be minimal accordingly. As a potential add on, the group of councillors could have a leading role in identifying and assessing future appointees. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'd appreciate your feedback! It might be a bit too close to Thursday's council session, so I am not asking for an agenda item, but maybe we could have it under AOB or defer it to the GRC. Best regards Peter

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May ccNSO Council Teleconference (229) | 21 May at 15:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

***TIME CHANGED TO 15:00 UTC*** Dear Council, The May ccNSO Council Teleconference (229) is scheduled for 21 May 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/96045201002?pwd=NN5YqkaXLm6UQOPQpR1ww4POCxKDDe.1 Meeting ID: 960 4520 1002 Passcode: ccNSO-0229 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDaK Thank you!

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Reminder | Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86
by Joke Braeken April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Hello All, Here is a reminder about the possibility to apply for a speaking slot at the ICANN86 ccTLD News Sessions. Read more: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/news-and-announcements/documents/call-for-pr… Best, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 11:47 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: Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86 Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86 9 April 2026 The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites proposals for the ccTLD News Session at the ICANN86 Policy Forum, held 8-11 June 2026 in Seville, Spain. This time, MPC considers organising 2 ccTLD News Sessions, thus offering slightly more speaking slots than usual. 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, 1 May 2026 (23:59 UTC) via this submission link: https://forms.gle/ENqnekcz2haoM2cm6 Selection & Notifications: Proposals will be reviewed by the MPC, considering diversity and limited slots. Applicants will be notified latest by mid-May 2026. Selected presenters will receive a briefing and be invited to pre-session (21 May) and a rehearsal meeting (28 May). 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! Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Deadline extended | Call for one Volunteer: ccNSO participation in GNSO PDP on Associated Domain Check (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1)
by Joke Braeken April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Dear All, The ccNSO Council has tasked the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) with identifying one (1) additional volunteer to represent the ccNSO in the GNSO PDP on Associated Domain Check (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1). The call for volunteers is still open. Please find more information, including detailed instructions on how to apply, here: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/news-and-announcements/documents/call-for-vo… Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Agenda and Draft resolutions meeting 228 | 16 April 2026 noon UTC
by Bart Boswinkel April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Dear all, Please find included the agenda and draft resolutions for the upcoming Council call. As follow-up from the previous Council meeting, voting will again be tested with Mentimeter. The details to join will be circulate closer to meeting in separate message. Kind regards, Bart AGENDA ccNSO Council meeting 228 Thursday, 16 April 2026 Table of contents Background and supporting documents 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 1. Welcome 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 2. Relevant Correspondence 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 3. Minutes & Action Items 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 4. Intermeeting decisions 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> UPDATES 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 6. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 7. Update Working Groups (written updates or taken from the meeting) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 9. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 10. Progress CCG Review of Reviews 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 11. New standing item: Update GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 12. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> Informational 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 13. Approval Membership .es 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 14. Approval ccNSO Guideline Statement - and Conflict of Interest 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 15. Shadowing fellowship mentor 5<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 16. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any 5<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 17. ICANN86 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 18. Any Other Business (AOB) 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 19. Next Council Meetings 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 20. Adjourn 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> Background and supporting documents * Council workspace for this meeting: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDZK * ccNSO correspondence: statements and responses: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Welcome a. SOI updates Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> Complete the SOI template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> Check the ccNSO Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> b. Meeting quorum 2. Relevant Correspondence See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence No relevant correspondence since meeting 227. 3. Minutes & Action Items a. Minutes Meeting 227 Circulated to the Council mailing list on 8 April 2026 b. Action Items * Action item 227-01 The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary of the election of Alejandra Reynoso as ccNSO Council Chair and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. (Completed) * Action item 227-02 The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary of the election of Adebiyi Oladipo and Jordan Carter as ccNSO Council Vice-Chairs and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. (Completed) * Action item 227-03 The secretariat is requested to publish the overview of roles and responsibilities and their assignments on the ccNSO website as soon as possible. (Completed). * Action item 227-04 The Council requests its Chair to publish the comments on the proposed change of Articles 17, 18 and the charter of CSC. (Completed) * Action item 227-05 The Council requests the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) to draft a comment on ICANN’s Universal Acceptance Expert Group’s draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption and to submit it in the related public comment forum on their own behalf. (Completed) * Action item 227-06 The secretariat is requested to publish FY 26-27 Portfolio Activities and the February 2026 quarterly overview (Completed) * Action item 227-07 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. (Completed) * Action Item 227-08 The secretariat is requested to confirm on whether the Council would submit a comment on the Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Public Comment. (Completed) 4. Intermeeting decisions a. Appointment of participants to the Chairing Skills Pilot Training b. No Comment on Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews 5. Triage Committee decisions since Council meeting 227 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 or taken from the meeting) 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 k. UAC l. CIP-CCG m. Planning Prioritization Process group n. RZERC o. RSS GWG 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) a. Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC b. Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council 9. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3 Informational 10. Progress CCG Review of Reviews Informational 11. New standing item: Update GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Informational 12. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat Informational a. Update Chair b. Update secretariat ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 13. Approval Membership .es ccNSO membership application RED.ES , ccTLD Manager .es (Spain) Draft resolution Decision The ccNSO Council approves the membership of RED.ES, the ccTLD Manager of .es (Spain) and welcomes RED.ES as member 181 of the ccNSO. The Chair of the ccNSO is requested to formally welcome the RED.ES as a member. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. 14. Approval ccNSO Guideline Statement - and Conflict of Interest For Decision Draft Resolution Background Following the adoption of ICANN’s Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…> by the ICANN Board in September 2025 an update of the 2023 ccNSO Statement of Interest Guideline<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/resources/ccnso-internal-procedure-gener…> was considered necessary, to align the 2023 Guideline with the 2025 ICANN Code of Conduct. The GRC developed the updated version, which was circulated to Council for review in February 2026 and ccNSO Members. No suggestions were made To align with the ICANN Code of Conduct the following changes to the 2023 ccNSO Guideline were made: · Include Explicit reference to the ICANN Code of Conduct and clarify their relationship. · Add the provision about non-participation when disclosure cannot be made. · Include familial relationships in the list of interests to disclose. · Expand examples to cover more scenarios (researchers, patent holders, consultants with multiple clients). Excluded from the update are: · Allow for issue-specific supplemental disclosures when interests differ by topic · Add training and education commitments for ccNSO participants. Decision The ccNSO Council adopts the proposed ccNSO Guideline General Statement of Interest & ccNSO [Council] Conflict of Interest (version 2, April 2026). The Secretariat is requested to post the Guideline and this decision on the ccNSO website, and inform the various Committees and Working groups of the update of the Guideline. This decision becomes effective seven (7) days after posting of the decision. 15. Shadowing fellowship mentor For information and action Proposed action: Request GRC to update selection procedure (https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccnso…) to select fellowship mentor and alternate/shadow mentor. 16. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any · Desiree Miloshevic (.gi) to IGLC · Others tbd’ed Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council appoints the following persons as Members of the following committees, study groups or working groups: · Desiree Miloshevic (.gi) to IGLC The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership team of the IGLC and persons appointed and enable their participation in the respective teams. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 17. ICANN86 a. Draft Block Schedule b. Council meeting c. ccNSO Cocktail sponsorship 18. Any Other Business (AOB) 19. Next Council Meetings · 21 May 2026 | 15:00 UTC, Meeting 229. Note the changed time due to overlap with pre-ICANN86 policy webinar · 11 June 2026 | ICANN86 - Sevilla, 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 - Muscat, Meeting 234 · 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235 · 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236 20. Adjourn

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Please review: written updates
by Joke Braeken April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

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NEW:
by ICANN Community Digest April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Email from ICANN Monday, 13 April 2026 ICANN Community Digest Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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 Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services NEW: ICANN Launches new IG Network and mailing lists 2026 Round Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages Webinars NEW: ICANN OCTO ISPCP/SSAC: The New gTLD Program 2026 and the Future of the DNS Ecosystem NEW: At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 CLOSES FRIDAY: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Name Collision Procedure Documentation CLOSES TODAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews CLOSES TODAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services ICANN's preference would be to contract with one provider that can support all in-scope countries; however, under certain considerations ICANN may be open to selecting multiple providers as part of this initiative. Deadline: 8 May 2026 Read more. NEW: ICANN Launches new IG Network and mailing lists We’re pleased to announce ICANN’s new Internet Governance Network, providing a central place to stay informed on ICANN's Internet governance engagement. We'll begin by focusing on the upcoming processes of the ITU Plenipotentiary 2026 and IGF 2026. We invite you to join the dialogue by subscribing to the mailing lists and staying engaged with our work. IGF 2026 Mailing List ITU-PP 26 Mailing List 2026 Round Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Stay tuned for more information and updates as we approach the 30 April 2026 opening. Read more. Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round We are only weeks away from opening the 2026 Round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program. The program leaders and their teams continue to make significant progress toward the 30 April launch. Read more. ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Read more. 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org. Webinars NEW: ICANN OCTO ISPCP/SSAC: The New gTLD Program 2026 and the Future of the DNS Ecosystem Date: Apr 15, 2026 (16:00 - 17:00 UTC) Read more and register. NEW: At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 (13:00 - 14:15 UTC) Read more and register. Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans Date: 23 April 2026 (15:00–16:00 UTC) Register. Action Items CLOSES FRIDAY: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026 Read more. CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. NEW Deadline: 19 April 2026 Read more. ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. GNSO’s DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment While the PDP membership is structured as a representative model, all of the ICANN community are also free to enroll as an Observer to follow the deliberations of the PDP. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. 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Draft agenda meeting 228- Thursday 16 April 2026 noon UTC
by Bart Boswinkel April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Dear all, Please find included the draft agenda for the upcoming meeting (meeting # 228). Background material ( relating to items # 5,6 and 12) will follow. Kind regards, Bart AGENDA ccNSO Council meeting 228 Thursday, 16 April 2026 Table of contents Background and supporting documents 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 1. Welcome 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 2. Relevant Correspondence 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 3. Minutes & Action Items 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 4. Intermeeting decisions 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> UPDATES 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 5. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 6. Update Working Groups (written updates or taken from the meeting) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 7. Update Liaisons (written updates) 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 8. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 9. Progress CCG Review of Reviews 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 10. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> Informational 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 11. Approval Membership .es 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 12. Approval ccNSO Guideline Statement - and Conflict of Interest 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 13. Shadowing fellowship mentor 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 14. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 15. ICANN86 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 16. Any Other Business (AOB) 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 17. Next Council Meetings 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 18. Adjourn 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> Background and supporting documents * Council workspace for this meeting: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDZK * ccNSO correspondence: statements and responses: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Welcome a. SOI updates Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> Complete the SOI template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> Check the ccNSO Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> b. Meeting quorum 2. Relevant Correspondence See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence No relevant correspondence since meeting 227. 3. Minutes & Action Items a. Minutes Meeting 227 Circulated to the Council mailing list on 8 April 2026 b. Action Items * Action item 227-01 The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary of the election of Alejandra Reynoso as ccNSO Council Chair and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. (Completed) * Action item 227-02 The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary of the election of Adebiyi Oladipo and Jordan Carter as ccNSO Council Vice-Chairs and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. (Completed) * Action item 227-03 The secretariat is requested to publish the overview of roles and responsibilities and their assignments on the ccNSO website as soon as possible. (Awaiting confirmation liaisons). * Action item 227-04 The Council requests its Chair to publish the comments on the proposed change of Articles 17, 18 and the charter of CSC. (Completed) * Action item 227-05 The Council requests the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) to draft a comment on ICANN’s Universal Acceptance Expert Group’s draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption and to submit it in the related public comment forum on their own behalf. (Draft underway) * Action item 227-06 The secretariat is requested to publish FY 26-27 Portfolio Activities and the February 2026 quarterly overview (Completed) * Action item 227-07 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. (Completed) * Action Item 227-08 The secretariat is requested to confirm on whether the Council would submit a comment on the Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Public Comment. (Completed) 4. Intermeeting decisions a. Appointment of participants to the Chairing Skills Pilot Training b. No Comment on Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews UPDATES Written updates - if any - are published on the wiki space for this meeting. 5. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 6. Update Working Groups (written updates or taken from the meeting) 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 k. UAC l. CIP-CCG m. Planning Prioritization Process group n. RZERC o. RSS GWG 7. Update Liaisons (written updates) a. Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC b. Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council 8. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3 Informational 9. Progress CCG Review of Reviews Informational 10. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat Informational a. Update Chair b. Update secretariat ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 11. Approval Membership .es 12. Approval ccNSO Guideline Statement - and Conflict of Interest 13. Shadowing fellowship mentor 14. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any · Desiree Miloshevic (.gi) to IGLC · Others tbd’ed SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 15. ICANN86 a. Draft Block Schedule b. Council meeting c. ccNSO Cocktail sponsorship d. 16. Any Other Business (AOB) 17. Next Council Meetings · 21 May 2026 | 15:00 UTC, Meeting 229. Note the changed time due to overlap with pre-ICANN86 policy webinar · 11 June 2026 | ICANN86 - Sevilla, 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 - Muscat, Meeting 234 · 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235 · 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236 18. Adjourn

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NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans
by ICANN Community Digest April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Email from ICANN Thursday, 09 April 2026 ICANN Community Digest Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans UPDATED: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program NEW: Rethinking Delegation in the Domain Name System 2026 Round NEW: Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages Webinars NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget CLOSES MONDAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews CLOSES MONDAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans ICANN has thoroughly considered the community's feedback on the Operating and Financial Plans for FY27–31, incorporating revisions where appropriate, but making no material changes to the plans. Read more. UPDATED: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. NEW Deadline: 19 April 2026 Read more. UPDATED: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. NEW Deadline: 19 April 2026 Read more. NEW: Rethinking Delegation in the Domain Name System The work underway in the DELEG Working Group represents an opportunity to modernize one of the oldest parts of the DNS architecture Read more. 2026 Round NEW: Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Stay tuned for more information and updates as we approach the 30 April 2026 opening. Read more. Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round We are only weeks away from opening the 2026 Round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program. The program leaders and their teams continue to make significant progress toward the 30 April launch. Read more. ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Read more. 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org. Webinars NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans Date: 23 April 2026 at 15:00–16:00 UTC Register. Action Items CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that ICANN will evaluate for capability and expertise. Because the work related to both panels is similar, ICANN intends to consolidate the work with a single provider. Deadline: 10 April 2026 Read more. ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026 Read more. ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. GNSO’s DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment While the PDP membership is structured as a representative model, all of the ICANN community are also free to enroll as an Observer to follow the deliberations of the PDP. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget CLOSES MONDAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 CLOSES MONDAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 04 May 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in April 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. 1st African Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-28 DNSSEC Training CaribNOG 31 Regional Meeting USTTI Cybersecurity Leadership ARIN 57 48 Meeting of PCC.I ZANOG@iWeek 2026 Volume 8, Issue 24 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 13 April 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86
by Joke Braeken April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86 9 April 2026 The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites proposals for the ccTLD News Session at the ICANN86 Policy Forum, held 8-11 June 2026 in Seville, Spain. This time, MPC considers organising 2 ccTLD News Sessions, thus offering slightly more speaking slots than usual. 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, 1 May 2026 (23:59 UTC) via this submission link: https://forms.gle/ENqnekcz2haoM2cm6 Selection & Notifications: Proposals will be reviewed by the MPC, considering diversity and limited slots. Applicants will be notified latest by mid-May 2026. Selected presenters will receive a briefing and be invited to pre-session (21 May) and a rehearsal meeting (28 May). 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! Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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