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May ccNSO Council meeting (195) | 18 May at 12:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

***STARTING IN ONE HOUR*** Dear Councilors, The May ccNSO Council meeting (195) has been scheduled for 18 May at 12:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98586697937?pwd=eW9JTHlxbWM0V0JUYjQxQlc5WUU2Zz09 Meeting ID: 985 8669 7937 Passcode: ccNSO-0518 Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/wQejDQ If you are unable to attend, please let Bart and I know as soon as possible.

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Final Agenda and draft resolutions
by Bart Boswinkel May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Dear all, Please find included the Final agenda and draft resolutions for meeting 195. It now includes the name of the appointees (item 17 on the agenda) and the correct number of members of the ccNSO if .ec application is approved ( member 175, was member 174) Kind regards, Bart ------- Agenda and draft Resolutions ccNSO Council Meeting 195 18 May 2023, 12:00 to 13:30 UTC 1. Welcome and roll call 1. Relevant Correspondence (https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm) 1. Minutes & Action Items 1. Minutes Meeting 194: Circulated 12 May 2023 2. Action items and/or To-Do’s: Action Item 194-01: The secretariat is requested to post the resolution and updated version of the Terms of Reference [of Triage Committee] as soon as possible. (Completed) Action Item 194-02: Post the decision of welcoming NTRA, the ccTLD manager for .Egypt in Arabic (xn--wgbh1c / مصر), as member 174 and the first IDN-only ccTLD Manager of the ccNSO. (Completed) Action Item 194-03: The Chair is requested to inform the representative of NTRA accordingly, and have an announcement posted on the ccNSO website. (Completed) Action Item 194-04: The Council is to send a letter to the Board on the first IDN-only ccTLD manager member of the ccNSO. (Completed) Action Item 194-05: The Chair is requested to inform the CSC members and liaison appointing organisations about the findings and recommendations. (Completed) Action Item 194-06: The Chair is requested to share the outcome of the CSC review and the Final Report with the CSC, PTI and its Board and ICANN org and the ICANN Board of Directors. (Completed) Action Item 194-07: The secretariat is requested to publish the resolution on adoption of 2nd CSC Effectiveness Review and the Final Report as soon as possible. (Completed) 1. Intermeeting Decisions (since meeting 194, 20 April 2023) * Appointment of Tatiana Tropina as member of the Triage Committee. * Submission of ccNSO Council Statement ICANN Bylaw change Article 7 (Nomcom appointees to the Board), Article 8 (Nomcom) * Approval timeline selection ccNSO appointee to Nomcom 1. Intermeeting decisions Triage Committee (see overview: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/council/decisions/2023.htm) * Request 14-2023: ccNSO not to participate in ccNSO IDN EPDP phase 2 effort. However, the call for volunteers will be shared with ccPDP4-IDN WG, for interested individuals to join. * Request 13-2023: ccNSO requested to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals. Secretariat to check with current Fellowship mentor on further details about the proposals * Request 12-2023: Input on rebalancing Nomcom. Council to discuss (see item 9 on the agenda of the meeting). 1. Application of ccNSO membership by ECUADORDOMAIN S.A., the ccTLD Manager for .EC. For Decision Draft Resolution Background ECUADORDOMAIN S.A., the ccTLD manager for .ec (Ecuador), recently applied for membership of the ccNSO. If approved, ECUADORDOMAIN S.A. will become the 175th member of the ccNSO. Decision The ccNSO approves the membership application of ECUADORDOMAIN S.A., the ccTLD manager for .ec. The chair of the ccNSO is requested to welcome ECUADORDOMAIN S.A. as the 175th member of the ccNSO on behalf of Council. The secretariat is requested to publish this decision as soon as possible. This decision becomes effective upon publication. 1. Update Councillors 360-review & Review of process Informational (Alejandra to introduce) 1. 2023-2025 Work Plan and update to ccNSO purpose and goal statement Informational and for discussion 1. Discussion Purpose and Goal Statement (Jordan to introduce the topic) 2. Introducing the overview of of ccNSO activities (Jordan to introduce the topic) 1. Discussion Recommendation 10 NomCom review: composition of the NomCom For discussion Letter from the Board seeking feed-back and comment from the ccNSO (and others) on composition of Nomcom (Alejandra to introduce the topic) 1. Updates ccPDPs (written updates) Informational * Update ccPDP3 - Review Mechanism - Membership voting Report on the PDP vote (Joke to introduce voting report) * Update IDN ccPDP4 (written update) 1. Update ECA & CSC (written update) 1. Update WGs (written updates) * IGLC * GRC * SOPC * OISC (no meeting since ICANN 74, travel funding subgroup met) * TLD-OPS * DASC * Technical WG * MPC * Triage Committee * IRP Panel selection * CCG WS 2 Implementation * Prioritization Framework group 1. Update liaisons (written updates) * Update ALAC Liaison * Update GNSO Liaison * Update UASG Liaison 1. Update ccNSO Website redesign Informational (Kimberly to introduce topic) 1. Update Chair, Vice-Chairs, Councillors, RO’s and Secretariat 1. Update Charters, Terms of Reference For Information and decision, if needed. No charters under discussion 1. Appointments to Working Groups and Committees For decision. * Appointment members IFRT * Appointment Nomcom appointee * Appointment Vice-Chair IGLC * Appointment liaison to the GNSO council Draft Resolution Background The ccNSO has requested the secretariat to launch the following call for volunteers: ● Three (3) ccNSO appointees for the 2nd IANA Function Review Team ● ccNSO Appointee to the FY 24 Nominating Committee ● Nomination of the vice-chair of the Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) ● ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO Council In accordance with the relevant procedures and Guidelines the following people volunteered: ● Sophie Mitchell (AUDA, .au), ccNSO appointee NomCom ● Anil Kumar Jain (NIXI, .in), Vice-Chair IGLC, ● Margarita Valdes (NIC.CL, .cl) and Everton Rodrigues (NIC.BR, .br), ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO Council ● Sami Ali (.bh), Olga Cavalli (.ar), Peter Koch (.de), and Nicklas Pousette (.se), ccNSO appointed members of IFRT. Decision Following the various calls for volunteers, the ccNSO Council selects and appoints the following persons: ● Sophie Mitchell (AUDA, .au), ccNSO appointee NomCom ● Anil Kumar Jain (NIXI, .in), as Vice-Chair of the IGLC, ● Everton Rodrigues (NIC.BR, .br) as ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO Council ● Sami Ali (.bh), Olga Cavalli (.ar), Peter Koch (.de) as ccNSO appointed members of IFRT. The Council congratulates the aforementioned persons with their appointment and expresses its gratitude to the other strong candidates. The Council requests the secretariat to inform the appointees, other candidates and the groups to which the nominees have been appointed as soon as possible. The secretariat is also requested to publish these resolutions as soon as possible. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. 1. ICANN77 For information * ccNSO 20th Anniversary * ccNSO related meetings (tentative block schedule) * Virtual Council Prep call Tentative date (if needed): 5 June 2023| 18.00 UTC * Virtual Council workshop 1. Proposed date for workshop: 1 JUNE 2023, 20.00 UTC 2. Topics: Roles and Responsibilities, including Succession planning liaisons ( Action item 193- 07) & Work Plan discussion continued * Joint meetings: None * Thu 15 June - Council Meeting (TBC’ed) 1. AOB 1. Next Council Meetings * Meeting 196, June - ICANN 77 TBD * Meeting 197, 20 July – 21:00 UTC * Meeting 198, 17 August – 12:00 UTC * Meeting 199, 21 September – 18:00 UTC * Meeting 200, October – ICANN 78 TBD * Meeting 201, 16 November – 12:00 UTC * Meeting 202, 21 December – 21:00 UTC 1. Adjourn

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Outcome selection process: three volunteers (3) to serve on the second IANA Functions Review Team
by Joke Braeken May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

Dear Councillors, This is to inform you about the outcome of the selection process for three volunteers (3) to serve on the second IANA Functions Review Team. The 3 candidated with the most supportive votes are: Peter Koch, Olga Cavalli, Sami Ali. Their formal appointment will happen during Council meeting 195 on Thursday, 18 May 2023. Staff will inform all applicants about the outcome of the selection processes. The selection process closed Wed, 17 May at noon UTC. Thank you for your votes. In the table below, you will be able to find an overview of the ballot numbers, their date of receipt and the order of preference as listed by the individual council members. Participation of councilors in selection processes is tracked here: https://community.icann.org/x/zwZ1Cw Ballot number Peter Koch (.de) Nicklas Pousette (.se) Olga Cavalli (supported by .ar) Sami Ali (.bh) 1 4 3 2 1 2 4 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 1 3 4 2 5 4 3 1 2 6 1 3 4 2 7 4 2 1 3 8 4 3 1 2 9 1 3 2 4 10 3 1 4 2 11 2 3 4 1 12 3 1 4 2 13 4 1 3 2 14 4 2 1 3 15 2 1 4 3 TOTAL 42 34 39 35 BACKGROUND * call for volunteers |2ND IFRT https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12apr23-en.htm * Relevant Selection Guideline https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccnso… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/fiel…> * Vote tracker https://community.icann.org/x/v4SCDg Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> = = = ICANN77 links to bookmark now * ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/IQM5Dg * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/RgI5Dg * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/MAM5Dg

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Outcome selection: ccNSO Liaison to the GNSO
by Joke Braeken May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

Dear Councillors, This is to inform you about the outcome of the selection process for one appointee (1) to serve as ccNSO Liaison to the GNSO. The candidate with the most supportive votes is Everton Rodrigues. Everton received 29 points in total, and Margarita 19 points. Everton’s formal appointment will happen during Council meeting 195 on Thursday, 18 May 2023. Staff will inform all applicants about the outcome of the selection processes. The selection process closed Wed, 17 May at noon UTC. Thank you for your votes. In the table below, you will be able to find an overview of the ballot numbers, their date of receipt and the order of preference as listed by the individual council members. Participation of councilors in selection processes is tracked here: https://community.icann.org/x/zwZ1Cw Ballot number Everton Rodrigues (.br) Margarita Valdes (.cl) 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 4 1 2 5 2 1 6 2 1 7 2 1 8 2 1 9 1 2 10 2 1 11 2 1 12 2 1 13 2 1 14 2 1 15 2 1 16 2 1 LINKS & BACKGROUND. * call for volunteers | Liaison to GNSO https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-19apr23-en.htm * Relevant Selection Guideline https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccnso… * Vote tracker https://community.icann.org/x/v4SCDg Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> = = = ICANN77 links to bookmark now * ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/IQM5Dg * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/RgI5Dg * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/MAM5Dg

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REMINDER: May ccNSO Council meeting (195) | 18 May at 12:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

Dear Councilors, As a reminder, the May ccNSO Council meeting (195) has been scheduled for 18 May at 12:00 UTC. Agenda is attached. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98586697937?pwd=eW9JTHlxbWM0V0JUYjQxQlc5WUU2Zz09 Meeting ID: 985 8669 7937 Passcode: ccNSO-0518 Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/wQejDQ If you are unable to attend, please let Bart and I know as soon as possible. Thanks, Kim

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Agenda and draaft resolutions
by Bart Boswinkel May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Dear all, Please find included the agenda and draft resolutions. Please note that the resolution related to item17 will need to be updated to include the names of people you want to appoint for the various roles. Kind regards, Bart ----- Agenda and draft Resolutions ccNSO Council Meeting 195 18 May 2023, 12:00 to 13:30 UTC 1. Welcome and roll call 1. Relevant Correspondence (https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm) 1. Minutes & Action Items 1. Minutes Meeting 194: Circulated 12 May 2023 2. Action items and/or To-Do’s: Action Item 194-01: The secretariat is requested to post the resolution and updated version of the Terms of Reference [of Triage Committee] as soon as possible. (Completed) Action Item 194-02: Post the decision of welcoming NTRA, the ccTLD manager for .Egypt in Arabic (xn--wgbh1c / مصر), as member 174 and the first IDN-only ccTLD Manager of the ccNSO. (Completed) Action Item 194-03: The Chair is requested to inform the representative of NTRA accordingly, and have an announcement posted on the ccNSO website. (Completed) Action Item 194-04: The Council is to send a letter to the Board on the first IDN-only ccTLD manager member of the ccNSO. (Completed) Action Item 194-05: The Chair is requested to inform the CSC members and liaison appointing organisations about the findings and recommendations. (Ongoing, pending coordination with the chair of the GNSO) Action Item 194-06: The Chair is requested to share the outcome of the CSC review and the Final Report with the CSC, PTI and its Board and ICANN org and the ICANN Board of Directors. (Ongoing, pending coordination with the chair of the GNSO) Action Item 194-07: The secretariat is requested to publish the resolution on adoption of 2nd CSC Effectiveness Review and the Final Report as soon as possible. (Completed) 1. Intermeeting Decisions (since meeting 194, 20 April 2023) * Appointment of Tatiana Tropina as member of the Triage Committee. * Submission of ccNSO Council Statement ICANN Bylaw change Article 7 (Nomcom appointees to the Board), Article 8 (Nomcom) * Approval timeline selection ccNSO appointee to Nomcom 1. Intermeeting decisions Triage Committee * Request 14-2023: ccNSO not to participate in ccNSO IDN EPDP phase 2 effort. However, the call for volunteers will be shared with ccPDP4-IDN WG, for interested individuals to join. * Request 13-2023: ccNSO requested to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals. Secretariat to check with current Fellowship mentor on further details about the proposals * Request 12-2023: Input on rebalancing Nomcom. Council to discuss (see item 9 on the agenda of the meeting). 1. Application of ccNSO membership by ECUADORDOMAIN S.A., the ccTLD Manager for .EC. For Decision Draft Resolution Background ECUADORDOMAIN S.A., the ccTLD manager for .ec (Ecuador), recently applied for membership of the ccNSO. If approved, ECUADORDOMAIN S.A. will become the 174th member of the ccNSO. Decision The ccNSO approves the membership application of ECUADORDOMAIN S.A., the ccTLD manager for .ec. The chair of the ccNSO is requested to welcome ECUADORDOMAIN S.A. as the 174th member of the ccNSO on behalf of Council. The secretariat is requested to publish this decision as soon as possible. This decision becomes effective upon publication. 1. Update Councillors 360-review & Review of process Informational (Alejandra to introduce) 1. 2023-2025 Work Plan and update to ccNSO purpose and goal statement Informational and for discussion 1. Discussion Purpose and Goal Statement (Jordan to introduce the topic) 2. Introducing the overview of of ccNSO activities (Jordan to introduce the topic) 1. Discussion Recommendation 10 NomCom review: composition of the NomCom For discussion Letter from the Board seeking feed-back and comment from the ccNSO (and others) on composition of Nomcom (Alejandra to introduce the topic) 1. Updates ccPDPs (written updates) Informational * Update ccPDP3 - Review Mechanism - Membership voting Report on the PDP vote (Joke to introduce voting report) * Update IDN ccPDP4 (written update) 1. Update ECA & CSC (written update) 1. Update WGs (written updates) * IGLC * GRC * SOPC * OISC (no meeting since ICANN 74, travel funding subgroup met) * TLD-OPS * DASC * Technical WG * MPC * Triage Committee * IRP Panel selection * CCG WS 2 Implementation * Prioritization Framework group 1. Update liaisons (written updates) * Update ALAC Liaison * Update GNSO Liaison * Update UASG Liaison 1. Update ccNSO Website redesign Informational (Kimberly to introduce topic) 1. Update Chair, Vice-Chairs, Councillors, RO’s and Secretariat 1. Update Charters, Terms of Reference For Information and decision, if needed. No updates 1. Appointments to Working Groups and Committees For decision. * Appointment members IFRT * Appointment Nomcom appointee * Appointment Vice-Chair IGLC * Appointment liaison to the GNSO council Draft Resolution Background The ccNSO has requested the secretariat to launch the following call for volunteers: ● Three (3) ccNSO appointees for the 2nd IANA Function Review Team ● ccNSO Appointee to the FY 24 Nominating Committee ● Nomination of the vice-chair of the Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) ● ccNSO appointed liaison the the GNSO Council In accordance with the relevant procedures and Guidelines the following people volunteered: ● Sophie Mitchell (AUDA, .au), ccNSO appointee NomCom ● Anil Kumar Jain (NIXI, .in), Vice-Chair IGLC, ● Margarita Valdes (NIC.CL, .cl) and Everton Rodrigues (NIC.BR, .br), ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO Council ● Sami Ali (.bh), Olga Cavalli (.ar), Peter Koch (.de), and Nicklas Pousette (.se), ccNSO appointed members of IFRT. Decision Following the various calls for volunteers, the ccNSO Council selects and appoints the following persons: ● Sophie Mitchell (AUDA, .au), ccNSO appointee NomCom ● Anil Kumar Jain (NIXI, .in), as Vice-Chair of the IGLC, ● [insert name] as ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO Council ● [insert names] as ccNSO appointed members of IFRT. The Council wants to congratulate the aforementioned persons with their appointment and express its gratitude to the other strong candidates. The Council request the secretariat to inform the appointees, other candidates and groups to which the appointees have been appointed as soon as possible. The secretariat is also requested to publish this resolutions as soon as possible. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. 1. ICANN77 For information * ccNSO 20th Anniversary * ccNSO related meetings (tentative block schedule) * Virtual Council Prep call * Virtual Council workshop 1. Propose date for workshop: 1 JUNE 2023, 20.00 UTC 2. Topics: Roles and Responsibilities, including Succession planning liaisons ( Action item 193- 07) & Work Plan discussion continued * Joint meetings: None * Thu 15 June - Council Meeting (TBC’ed) 1. AOB 1. Next Council Meetings * Meeting 196, June - ICANN 77 TBD * Meeting 197, 20 July – 21:00 UTC * Meeting 198, 17 August – 12:00 UTC * Meeting 199, 21 September – 18:00 UTC * Meeting 200, October – ICANN 78 TBD * Meeting 201, 16 November – 12:00 UTC * Meeting 202, 21 December – 21:00 UTC 1. Adjourn

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background materials for items 9 and 10 on ccNSO Council meeting 195
by Joke Braeken May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Dear Councillors, Please find enclosed the background materials for items 9 and 10 on ccNSO Council meeting 195, held Thursday, 18 May. * Item 9: letter from ICANN Board chair to ccNSO Council Chair regarding NomCom rebalancing * Item 10: vote report ccPDP3-Review Mechanism vote Best and thanks. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> = = = ICANN77 links to bookmark now * ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/IQM5Dg * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/RgI5Dg * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/MAM5Dg

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Background material item 8 agenda meeting 195
by Bart Boswinkel May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Dear all, Please find included the background material re item 8 on the agenda of meeting 195: * One-Pager Purpose and Goal of the ccNSO * “One-Pager” Overview of ccNSO activities * Diagram work flow Triage Committee and Council in identifying work items and updating the work plan Kind regards, Bart

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Rejection Action Period ICANN's FY24 Operating Plan and Budget | 8 May 2023 - 29 May 2023
by Bart Boswinkel May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Dear members of the ccTLD Community, First, apologies for cross-posting. I am writing you one behalf of Nick Wenban-Smith, the ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager, to inform you that on 30 April 2023 the ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY24 Operating Plan and Budget. The resolution approving the ICANN FY24 Operating Plan and Budget is available at https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… The ICANN FY24 Operating Plan is available at pages 123-232 of the following https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/op-financial-plan-fy24-28-oppla… and the ICANN FY24 Budget is available at https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/fy24-budget-30apr23-en.pdf On 8 May 2023, the ccNSO as one the Decisional Participants received a notice from the ICANN Secretary pursuant to Section 22.5(a)(v) of the ICANN Bylaws, which initiated the 21 days Rejection Action Petition Period for the community. The deadline for submission of a Rejection Action Petition(s) to the ccNSO role account (ccnso-petions(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-petions@icann.org>) is 29 May 2023 at 23:59 UTC. If you are interested in submitting a Rejection Action Petition with respect to the adopted FY24 Operating Plan and Budget, please consult Section 2 of Annex D for the requirements, which must be met (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD ). Please be advised that per Annex D Section 2.2(a)(i)(A) the Rejection Action Petition must be: “…based on one or more significant issues that were specifically raised in the applicable public comment period(s) relating to perceived inconsistencies with the Mission, purpose and role set forth in ICANN's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the global public interest, the needs of ICANN's stakeholders, financial stability, or other matter of concern to the community.” Please see also our internal Guideline: ccNSO Procedure for the Exercise of the Empowered Community's rights to Reject Specified Actions (https://ccnso.icann.org/about/guideline-rejection-actions-procedure-24may18… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/about/guideline-rejectio…> ). According to the Guideline, the ccNSO will consider a Rejection Action Petition from the following constituents: * ccTLD managers, * Individual(s) directly related to a ccTLD manager, * ccNSO working groups or committees mandated to submit such a pe//on, * Regional ccTLD organisations (as defined in sec/on 10.5 of the ICANN Bylaws), * the ccNSO Council. All relevant information will be published at: https://community.icann.org/x/8tDRAw Kind Regards, On behalf of Nick Wenban-Smith, ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager, Bart Boswinkel ccNSO Secretariat

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Rejection Action Period ICANN's FY24 - FY 28 Operating and Financial Plan | 8 May 2023 - 29 May 2023
by Bart Boswinkel May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Dear members of the ccTLD Community, First, apologies for cross-posting. I am writing you one behalf of Nick Wenban-Smith, the ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager, to inform you that on 30 April 2023 the ICANN Board of Directors approved the FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan. The resolution approving the ICANN FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan is available at https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… . The ICANN FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan is available at pages 11-122 of the following document: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/op-financial-plan-fy24-28-oppla… On 8 May 2023, the ccNSO as one the Decisional Participants received a notice from the ICANN Secretary pursuant to Section 22.5(a)(v) of the ICANN Bylaws, which initiated the 21 days Rejection Action Petition Period for the community. The deadline for submission of a Rejection Action Petition(s) to the ccNSO role account (ccnso-petions(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-petions@icann.org>) is 29 May 2023 at 23:59 UTC. If you are interested in submitting a Rejection Action Petition with respect to the adopted FY24 Operating Plan and Budget, please consult Section 2 of Annex D for the requirements, which must be met (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD ). Please be advised that per Annex D Section 2.2(a)(i)(A) the Rejection Action Petition must be: “…based on one or more significant issues that were specifically raised in the applicable public comment period(s) relating to perceived inconsistencies with the Mission, purpose and role set forth in ICANN's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the global public interest, the needs of ICANN's stakeholders, financial stability, or other matter of concern to the community.” Please see also our internal Guideline: ccNSO Procedure for the Exercise of the Empowered Community's rights to Reject Specified Actions (https://ccnso.icann.org/about/guideline-rejection-actions-procedure-24may18… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/about/guideline-rejectio…> ). According to the Guideline, the ccNSO will consider a Rejection Action Petition from the following constituents: * ccTLD managers, * Individual(s) directly related to a ccTLD manager, * ccNSO working groups or committees mandated to submit such a pe//on, * Regional ccTLD organisations (as defined in sec/on 10.5 of the ICANN Bylaws), * the ccNSO Council. All relevant information will be published at: https://community.icann.org/x/8tDRAw Kind Regards, On behalf of Nick Wenban-Smith, ccNSO Rejection Action Process Manager, Bart Boswinkel ccNSO Secretariat

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