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NEW: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee
by ICANN Community Digest April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023

Monday, 17 April 2023 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents ICANN77 🔥 Design and Translation Deadlines 🔥 REMINDER: ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Information Sharing NEW: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Proposed Renewal of the .NET Registry Agreement 🔥 ACTION ITEM: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals REMINDER: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Calls for Volunteers for the New gTLD Program Next Round Implementation Review Team 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET ICANN77 Starting with ICANN77, we have a change to our typical pre-meeting routine: we are not printing any materials; we are only going to be designing and translating meeting collateral. 🔥 27 April 2023 | DESIGN DEADLINE: If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. newsletter vs. 1-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything by 27 April. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 🔥 11 MAY 2023 | TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by 11 MAY. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes to said translations. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated. All content/requests can be sent to andrea.glandon(a)icann.org REMINDER: ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Registration is now open for the ICANN77 Policy Forum, which will be held both virtually and in-person from 12-15 June 2023 in Washington, D.C. In-person registration closes 7 June 2023, while virtual registration closes 15 June 2023. ICANN77 Website. Information Sharing NEW: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee To gather input from the ICANN Community and the broader Internet ecosystem, the Search Committee has planned a series of Board Listening Sessions, the first of which took place last month during ICANN76. We have scheduled the next Listening Session with the Community on 16 May at 14:00–15:30 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) via Zoom. Please visit the Search Committee page for more information and to register. You may also share your views with the Search Committee at any time by emailing us at ceosearch2023(a)icann.org. Read more. NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 ICANN is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN Program for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN78 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 19 June 2023. Read more. NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Proposed Renewal of the .NET Registry Agreement The ICANN organization is opening this Public Comment proceeding to obtain community input on the proposed agreement for renewal of the .NET Registry Agreement. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals SOs/ACs are asked to contribute to the Fellowship Program's strategy for outreach and promotion by providing feedback on suggested diversity targets for the Fellowship Program. Interested community groups should complete this form and send it via email to Siranush.Vardanyan(a)icann.org. Groups should aim to return the forms by 15 May 2023. The ICANN organization regularly updates its strategy for targeted outreach and promotion for the Fellowship Program. SOs/ACs are being asked to provide guidance on diversity goals for the program. These may include, but are not limited to, skills and experience, stakeholder group affiliation, region, gender, and language. ICANN org will use this list of goals to inform the program’s outreach and promotion strategy. Input is welcome on any specific local, regional, or global events where promoting the Fellowship Program would help identify strong candidates. These goals will be revised by the SOs/ACs every two years. REMINDER: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar The webinar is tailored to those new to ICANN and will give a high-level overview of how the Internet works, what ICANN is, what its role in the Internet infrastructure is, and why and how participants get involved in ICANN. "ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction" will be held during two time slots (You only need to register for one of the webinars.): 25 April 2023 at 1400 UTC Click here to register. 26 April 2023 at 0600 UTC Click here to register. Closing date for registration: 24 April 2023. The webinars are in English only. Recordings will be posted here after the webinars. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Calls for Volunteers for the New gTLD Program Next Round Implementation Review Team ICANN org is seeking volunteer participants for the Implementation Review Team (IRT) to assist in the implementation of the policy recommendations in the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Final Report. ICANN org plans for the first IRT meeting to take place no later than the week of 14 May 2023. To join the IRT as a participant or observer, please complete this form. Alternatively, if you are not able to access the form, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions ICANN’s FY25 Planning Process has started, beginning with the strategic outlook program. We are looking for participation from community members in the trend identification sessions through their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule sessions from March through May 2023. This program is a joint effort of the ICANN ecosystem to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that the opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Once trends are identified, ICANN will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. Significant shifts could result in adjustments to the strategic plan. Moreover, new trends or shifts in existing trends also impact the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget, and are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually, and community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. Thank you for your support in the ICANN planning process. Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes Open for submissions date: 09 March 2023 Closed for submissions date: 18 April 2023 Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review Open for submissions date: 27 March 2023 Closed for submissions date: 08 May 2023 Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET Open for submissions date: 13 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 25 May 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. 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REMINDER: DOODLE: Planning Trends Session
by Kimberly Carlson April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023

This is a reminder to complete the trends session Doodle poll. If you are unable to attend either option, please indicate that as well. From: Kimberly Carlson <kimberly.carlson(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 10:24 AM To: "ccnso-council(a)icann.org" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org>, "ccnso-sopcommittee(a)icann.org" <ccnso-sopcommittee(a)icann.org> Subject: DOODLE: Planning Trends Session Dear Council and SOPC, Once again, the ccNSO Council and SOPC has been invited to participate in the ICANN org Planning Team’s trends session. Invitation email can be viewed below. Please take a moment to complete the Doodle by Monday, 17 April: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/ermmW3Ed As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate contacting me. Best, Kim Dear Chair: As shared in the ICANN Community Leadership Digest, ICANN is kicking off the FY25 Strategic Outlook program. We are reaching out to discuss the opportunity to hold a trend session with your group. Sessions will be held virtually in Zoom, and in English only. We can only accommodate 35 active participants in a session, due to the nature of the exercise, and propose to accept participants on a first come, first serve basis, unless you have other suggestions. A session will take about 120 min, organized as follows: 🞈 Welcome (5’) 🞈 Plenary presentation of Strategic Outlook process (5’) 🞈 Break-out into subgroups; trends identification exercise (50’) 🞈 Break (10’) 🞈 Return to plenary and share results (35’) 🞈 Individual votes for top-3 priorities (10’) 🞈 Adjourn (5’) We are targeting to complete the trend sessions by April. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment, which is scheduled for May-July. This will be followed by an impact assessment in Jul-Sept. We hope that your group will participate in this important discussion on ICANN planning and strategy. Thank you.

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Vote notice: proposed review mechanism policy for ccTLDs
by Joke Braeken April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023

Dear ccNSO Members, This is to inform you about a ccNSO vote to determine whether the ccNSO membership supports the ccNSO Council's recommendation to adopt the proposed policy which will introduce a review mechanism with respect to decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation and retirement of ccTLDs. The first round of electronic voting will start on Tuesday, 18 April 2023 (00:01 UTC) and will close on Tuesday, 9 May 2023 (23:59 UTC). = = = ! ccNSO Members: Your participation in this vote is important! At least 50% of the Emissaries need to lodge their votes, and at least 66% of the votes cast need to be in favour. = = = If the ccNSO Membership votes in favour of the Council recommendation, the policy recommendations will be submitted to the ICANN Board of Directors for their consideration. About the vote * A total of 173 voting ballots will be sent latest by Monday, 17 April 2023 (23:00 UTC), from tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org> to the e-mail address of the Emissaries, as listed in the ccNSO Members database. As per Section 10.4(e) of the June 2022 ICANN Bylaws, the Emissary is the Representative selected by the ccTLD Manager for the purpose of voting in the specific cases enumerated in Article 10 & Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws and some of the votings as per the ccNSO Internal Rules and Procedures. Each eligible Emissary will receive one (1) unique ballot. Currently 173 ccTLD Managers corresponding to 173 Territories are members of the ccNSO. * If you are unable to locate the ballot, please consider checking your spam folder. Contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>) if you have questions or concerns regarding who is eligible to vote * Each eligible emissary receives one unique ballot only * When the results are displayed, the votes are only identified by the ballot ID, and not by the voter's email address * You can vote an unlimited number of times, but only the last vote submitted will be counted What is this policy about? This policy will introduce a review mechanism with respect to decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation and retirement of the delegated ccTLDs. It offers ccTLD managers, and applicants for new ccTLDs - as direct customers of the IANA Naming Function - an independent review mechanism for specifically identified IANA Function Operator (IFO) decisions, and it increases the predictability and legitimacy of those decisions. In developing the proposed policy, the ccPDP3 Review Mechanism working group ensured that the following objectives were met: low cost, fast and fundamentally fair. Read more * Join the informative webinars on 18 April<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-06apr23-en.htm>, or consult the recordings<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ> * Consult the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers * Consult the proposed policy (Members Report) here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/members-report-proposed-policy-rev…>. * Keep an eye out for the announcements on the ccNSO members mailing list and website * Check out the ccPDP3-RM materials on the ccNSO website<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/pdp-review-mechanism.htm> * Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexB> describes the process that governs the ccNSO policy development process. 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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Join the 18 April ccPDP3-Review Mechanism webinar (08:00 and 19:00 UTC)
by Joke Braeken April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023

Dear All, Starting Tuesday, 18 April 2023 (00:01 UTC), ccNSO members - via their Emissaries – can participate in a vote regarding the review mechanism policy. To learn more about the proposed policy and the voting process, you are invited to participate in a webinar. The vote is to determine whether the ccNSO membership supports the ccNSO Council's recommendation to adopt the proposed policy which will introduce a review mechanism with respect to decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of ccTLDs. Join the ccPDP3-RM Webinar On Tuesday, 18 April 2023, there will be 2 editions of the ccPDP3-RM Webinar. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. Both webinars will be recorded, and recordings will be posted here<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ>. Webinar #1 on Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at 08:00 UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98678398320?pwd=eUFpQXlXcCtGbUR4S2pyYTc0VXlJQT09 Meeting ID: 986 7839 8320 | Passcode: ccPDP3-#01 Webinar #2 on Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at 19:00 UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/91518830678?pwd=V3hhRnhHMEo5aG51ODIzcXJtTUlldz09 Meeting ID: 915 1883 0678 | Passcode: ccPDP3-#02 What is this policy about? This policy will introduce a review mechanism with respect to decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation and retirement of the delegated ccTLDs. It offers ccTLD managers, and applicants for new ccTLDs - as direct customers of the IANA Naming Function - an independent review mechanism for specifically identified IANA Function Operator (IFO) decisions, and it increases the predictability and legitimacy of those decisions. In developing the proposed policy, the ccPDP3 Review Mechanism working group ensured that the following objectives were met: low cost, fast and fundamentally fair. Read more * Join the informative webinars on 18 April<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-06apr23-en.htm>, or consult the recordings<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ> * Consult the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (see enclosed) * Consult the proposed policy (Members Report) here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/members-report-proposed-policy-rev…>. * Keep an eye out for the announcements on the ccNSO members mailing list and website * Check out the ccPDP3-RM materials on the ccNSO website<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/pdp-review-mechanism.htm> * Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexB> describes the process that governs the ccNSO policy development process. 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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NEW: ICANN Request for Information: The Grant Program
by ICANN Community Digest April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

Thursday, 13 April 2023 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents ICANN77 🔥 Design and Translation Deadlines 🔥 NEW: ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Information Sharing NEW: ICANN76 Policy Outcomes Report Now Available NEW: ICANN Request for Information: The Grant Program UPDATED🔥 ACTION ITEM: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals REMINDER: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Calls for Volunteers for the New gTLD Program Next Round Implementation Review Team 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions Public Comment NEW: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET CLOSES TUESDAY: IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review ICANN77 Starting with ICANN77, we have a change to our typical pre-meeting routine: we are not printing any materials; we are only going to be designing and translating meeting collateral. 🔥 27 April 2023 | DESIGN DEADLINE: If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. newsletter vs. 1-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything by 27 April. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 🔥 11 MAY 2023 | TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by 11 MAY. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes to said translations. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated. All content/requests can be sent to andrea.glandon(a)icann.org NEW: ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Registration is now open for the ICANN77 Policy Forum, which will be held both virtually and in-person from 12-15 June 2023 in Washington, D.C. In-person registration closes 7 June 2023, while virtual registration closes 15 June 2023. ICANN77 Website. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN76 Policy Outcomes Report Now Available The ICANN76 Policy Outcomes Report is now available here. NEW: ICANN Request for Information: The Grant Program Through the Grant Program, proceeds from the auctions of last resort in the 2012 New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program will be distributed. This program is being designed with best practices at the forefront, yet because this is a new program for ICANN, there is a need for external vendors with a proven track record of expertise in the grant-making field to support this work. Read more. UPDATED 🔥 ACTION ITEM: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals SOs/ACs are asked to contribute to the Fellowship Program's strategy for outreach and promotion by providing feedback on suggested diversity targets for the Fellowship Program. Interested community groups should complete this form and send it via email to Siranush.Vardanyan(a)icann.org. Groups should aim to return the forms by 15 May 2023. The ICANN organization regularly updates its strategy for targeted outreach and promotion for the Fellowship Program. SOs/ACs are being asked to provide guidance on diversity goals for the program. These may include, but are not limited to, skills and experience, stakeholder group affiliation, region, gender, and language. ICANN org will use this list of goals to inform the program’s outreach and promotion strategy. Input is welcome on any specific local, regional, or global events where promoting the Fellowship Program would help identify strong candidates. These goals will be revised by the SOs/ACs every two years. REMINDER: Join the Second Iteration of ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction Webinar The webinar is tailored to those new to ICANN and will give a high-level overview of how the Internet works, what ICANN is, what its role in the Internet infrastructure is, and why and how participants get involved in ICANN. "ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction" will be held during two time slots (You only need to register for one of the webinars.): 25 April 2023 at 1400 UTC Click here to register. 26 April 2023 at 0600 UTC Click here to register. Closing date for registration: 24 April 2023. The webinars are in English only. Recordings will be posted here after the webinars. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Calls for Volunteers for the New gTLD Program Next Round Implementation Review Team ICANN org is seeking volunteer participants for the Implementation Review Team (IRT) to assist in the implementation of the policy recommendations in the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Final Report. ICANN org plans for the first IRT meeting to take place no later than the week of 14 May 2023. To join the IRT as a participant or observer, please complete this form. Alternatively, if you are not able to access the form, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org. Read more. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Sign up for Strategic Outlook Identification Sessions ICANN’s FY25 Planning Process has started, beginning with the strategic outlook program. We are looking for participation from community members in the trend identification sessions through their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule sessions from March through May 2023. This program is a joint effort of the ICANN ecosystem to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that the opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Once trends are identified, ICANN will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. Significant shifts could result in adjustments to the strategic plan. Moreover, new trends or shifts in existing trends also impact the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget, and are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually, and community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. Thank you for your support in the ICANN planning process. Public Comment NEW: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET Open for submissions date: 13 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 25 May 2023 CLOSES TUESDAY: IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes Open for submissions date: 09 March 2023 Closed for submissions date: 18 April 2023 Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review Open for submissions date: 27 March 2023 Closed for submissions date: 08 May 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. 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Draft agenda meeting 194- 20 April 2023, 18.00-19.30 UTC
by Bart Boswinkel April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

Dear all, Please find included the draft agenda for the upcoming meeting. Please note this will be special meeting Council meeting for two reasons: 1. 18.00-18.30 UTC Meeting with ICANN’s CEO Sally Costerton – if you have a topic to raise, please use the list so we can inform her before the meeting 2. 19.00-19.30 UTC Special session to discuss CEO requirements to prepare for meeting on 28 April with CEO Search Committee. This part of the meeting will be informal, not recorded and no minutes will be taken. For reference, included the link to the transcript of the ICANN76 session on the topic: https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann76/35/TRANSC_I76CUN_Tue14Mar2023… Tomorrow (Friday 14 April 2023) the ccNSO Statement drafting team will circulate its draft submission on the changes to Article 18 and 19 to you for approval. Note the submission is due 18 April 2023, 23.59 UTC. Closer to the Council meeting you will receive the updated Triage Committee charter. For your reference I have included the Final Report of the 2nd CSC Effectiveness Report again ( was circulated 16 March 2023). This relates to item 9 on the draft agenda. Note that the GNSO Council will consider the Final Report at is meeting on 20 April as well. Kind regards, Bart Draft Agenda --------------------- Draft Agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 194 20 April 2023, 18:00 - 19:30 UTC 1. Welcome and roll call 1. Meeting with Sally Costerton – CEO and President ICANN (18.00-18.30 UTC) 1. Relevant Correspondence (https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm) 1. Minutes & Action Items * Minutes Meeting 193: * Action items and/or To-Do’s: Action Item 193-01: Secretariat to include CSC RT final report on April Council agenda (for discussion and adoption) (Completed) Action Item 193-02: Secretariat to reach out to TLD Ops leadership requesting preferred method for identifying candidates.(Completed) Action Item 193-03: Secretariat to liaise with org Planning team and schedule the trend exercise (with SOPC) (Completed) Action Item 193-04: The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary accordingly and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website (Chair election) (Completed) Action Item 193-05: The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary accordingly and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website (Vice-chair election #1) (Completed) Action Item 193-06: The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary accordingly and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website (Vice-chair election #2) (Completed) Action Item 193-07: The ccNSO Council requests its Chair, Irina Danelia, Sean Copeland, Biyi Oladipo, and Chris Disspain to continue the review of the current roles and responsibilities in key areas for the ccNSO and present their findings during a Council session during ICANN 77. (Ongoing) Action Item 193-08: Secretariat to launch call for volunteers ( 2nd IFRT) (Completed/scheduled 12 April) Action Item 193-09: The Secretariat is requested to inform the respective Chairs and appointees accordingly and take all steps necessary to subscribe the new members to the working groups (DASC, IGLC, GRC) (Completed) Action Item 193-10: The Issue Manager is requested to compile the Members Report taking this resolution into account. (PDP3 RM) (Completed) Action Item 193-11: For Online Decision: Implementation of UA ccNSO & UA roadmap (Completed) Action Item 193-12: The Chair of the Council and Feedback Process Manager, are requested to take all necessary steps in accordance with the Guideline (360-degree process)(Completed, see item 7 agenda) 1. Intermeeting Decisions (since meeting 193, 16 March 2023) * Appointment Irina Danelia (member) and Chris Disspain (alternate) ICANN’s planning prioritisation group * ccNSO Council Statement of changes Article 18 and 19 ICANN Bylaws * Adoption Roadmap ccNSO & UA 1. Update Charters, Terms of Reference For decision: update Triage Committee 1. New: Intermeeting decisions Triage Committee 1. Application of ccNSO membership by National Telecom Regulatory Authority, the (IDN) ccTLD Manager for Egypt (xn--wgbh1c / مصر) For Decision 1. Adoption Final Report 2nd Customer Standing Committee Effectiveness Review For Decision 1. Update Councillors 360-review Informational 1. Updates ccPDPs (written updates) Informational 1. Update ccPDP3 - Review Mechanism - Membership voting Item 11.b - 20: written updates b. Update IDN ccPDP4 (written update) 1. Update ECA & CSC 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 (no meeting since last update) 1. Update liaisons (written updates) * Update ALAC Liaison * Update GNSO Liaison (see item 13) * Update UASG Liaison 1. Update ccNSO Website redesign Informational 1. Update Chair, Vice-Chairs, Councillors, RO’s and Secretariat 1. Updates & Adoption ccNSO Internal Procedures Informational and/or Decision * Update Guideline: ccNSO SoI and CoI For Information * Update Implementation policy For information 1. Update Charters, Terms of Reference For Information and decision, if needed. 1. Appointments to Working Groups and Committees For Information and decision, if needed. 1. ICANN77 For information * ccNSO 20th Anniversary * ccNSO related meetings (tentative block schedule) * Virtual Council Prep call * Virtual Council workshop: Roles and Responsibilities, including Succession planning liaisons (Action item 193- 07) & Introduction ccNSo work plan July 2023- June 2025. * Joint meetings: None scheduled * Thu 15 June - Council Meeting (TBC’ed) 1. AOB 1. Next Council Meetings * Meeting 195, 18 May – 12:00 UTC * 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. Closure of formal meeting Informal meeting (19.00- 19.30 UTC) For discussion This part of the ccNSO Council meeting 194 will not be recorded, nor will minutes be taken. Observers (non-Councillors) are welcome to stay on the call during this part of the meeting as well. Background- This meeting is to prepare for the meeting with the Executive search committee to discuss the requirements for the new CEO & President ICANN. This meeting is scheduled for Friday 28 April, noon UTC. Councillors are invited to attend the meeting on 28 April, but as observers.

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Join the ccNSO IFRT webinar on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 (next edition: 19 UTC)
by Joke Braeken April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

Dear All, The ccNSO seeks three (3) volunteers for the the second IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) team. Interested in applying? Join the ccNSO IFRT webinar<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-07apr23-en.htm> on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 (next edition: 19 UTC) During the webinar, you will be informed about: * the IFRT and its scope * how to apply * the requirements for ccNSO appointed members * experiences from previous members * how Council will select its preferred candidate Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/91252600706?pwd=cXVsN1NjalVFUXlXNDJZOTFSRStJZz09 Meeting ID: 912 5260 0706 | Passcode: IFRT-2-#02 Members of the 1st IANA Naming Function Review Team and staff will be available to answer questions. Both webinars will be recorded, and recordings will be posted here<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ>. Read more: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12apr23-en.htm 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: Call for presenters ICANN77 ccTLD News Session
by Joke Braeken April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

Hello All, This is a reminder that the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) seeks presenters for the next edition of the ccTLD News session, held 12-15 June during the ICANN77 Policy Forum in Washington DC, US. Whether you are a seasoned presenter, or this be your first time, the MPC encourages you to submit your proposal, spread the word among your peers from the ccTLD community, and participate. Read more here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-07apr23-en.htm 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<https://community.icann.org/x/8IMFDQ> * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/RgI5Dg<https://community.icann.org/x/kYYFDQ> * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/MAM5Dg<https://community.icann.org/x/WIQ-DQ>

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Call for volunteers & webinar on 12 April: 3 representatives to second IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) team
by Joke Braeken April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

Dear All, Following a recent request from ICANN org, the ccNSO now seeks three (3) volunteers for the the second IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) team. About the IFR and the IFR team The IFR is an accountability mechanism required by ICANN’s Bylaws to ensure that Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) meets the needs and expectations of its naming customers. The IFR team is mandated to review PTI's performance of the IANA naming function against the contractual requirements set forth in the IANA Naming Function Contract and the IANA Naming Function Statement of Work. An important distinction is that the IFR is not an ICANN Organizational or Specific review, and it is not a replacement for the work of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC). Interested in applying? Join the ccNSO IFRT webinar Join the ccNSO IFRT webinar<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-07apr23-en.htm> on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 (2 editions: 7 and 19 UTC) During the webinars, you will be informed about: * the IFRT and its scope * how to apply * the requirements for ccNSO appointed members * experiences from previous members * how Council will select its preferred candidate Members of the 1st IANA Naming Function Review Team and staff will be available to answer questions. Both webinars will be recorded, and recordings will be posted here<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ>. Time Commitment Review activities are anticipated to begin in September 2023 for approximately 12 – 18 months. Candidate qualification requirements ccNSO is seeking volunteers who wish to serve as a member on the second IFR team. The composition of the IFRT foresees three (3) representatives who are associated with ccTLD managers, to be appointed by the ccNSO Council. Representatives need not be associated with a ccNSO member. As part of the appointment process, the Bylaws provide for the ccNSO and GNSO to each select one representative from its respective list of appointments to serve as co-chairs of the review team. Interested candidates should review the background information and candidate qualification requirements slide deck<https://community.icann.org/display/ifr/Information+for+Appointing+Organiza…> before completing this Expression of Interest. The final report<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=120819021&preview=…> of the first IFR may also be a useful reference document. How to apply Candidates are requested to submit their Expression of Interest to the ccNSO, by 9 May 2023 (23:59 UTC). Please complete the form here: https://forms.gle/zF68721fFWZzgvsR7 Appointment In the event only 3 eligible persons have volunteered, they shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council at the first council meeting following the call for volunteers. In the event more persons have volunteered for the 3 positions, the ccNSO Council will conduct an email vote for the appointment. The 3 volunteers who receives the majority of the votes lodged shall be considered to be appointed by the ccNSO Council. Learn more * Interested candidates should review the background information and candidate qualification requirements slide deck<https://community.icann.org/display/ifr/Information+for+Appointing+Organiza…> before completing this Expression of Interest. The final report<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=120819021&preview=…> of the first IFR may also be a useful reference document. * Join the ccNSO IFRT webinar<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-07apr23-en.htm> on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 (7 and 19 UTC), or consult the recordings<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ>. * section 18 of the ICANN Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article18) * Applicable ccNSO guideline ccNSO appointees: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccnso… 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<https://community.icann.org/x/8IMFDQ> * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/RgI5Dg<https://community.icann.org/x/kYYFDQ> * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/MAM5Dg<https://community.icann.org/x/WIQ-DQ>

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New Surveys by ICANN Assess the UA-Readiness of Contracted Parties and ccTLDs
by Joke Braeken April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

Dear All, Read here the latest blog by Sarmad Hussain, Sr Director IDN & UA Programs at ICANN. https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/new-surveys-by-icann-assess-the-ua-r… ICANN recently conducted two surveys to assess the UA-readiness of key stakeholder groups. The first report, Universal Acceptance (UA) Readiness Survey Report – Contracted Parties and Registry Service Providers<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ua-readiness-survey-report-cps-…>, examined the UA-readiness of registry operators (ROs), registrars, and registry service providers (RSPs). The second report, Universal Acceptance (UA) Readiness Survey Report – ccTLDs<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ua-readiness-survey-report-cctl…>, surveyed country code top-level domain managers. 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<https://community.icann.org/x/8IMFDQ> * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/RgI5Dg<https://community.icann.org/x/kYYFDQ> * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/MAM5Dg<https://community.icann.org/x/WIQ-DQ>

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