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written report by Segun Akano, ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC
by Joke Braeken Feb. 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023

Dear Councillors. Please find enclosed the latest written report by Segun Akano, ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Background: Council meeting 192 item 14 (draft ccNSO & UA Roadmap)
by Joke Braeken Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

Dear All, Please find enclosed the background for item 14 on the ccNSO Council meeting agenda, held Thursday, 16 March. Item 14: presentation first iteration roadmap ccNSO & UA Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Draft agenda meeting 192 - February 2023 version 1
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

Dear all Please find included the draft agenda for the upcoming Council meeting 192, 16 February 2023, 12.00 UTC Also included: Item 15 a: Proposed actions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of ccNSO processes. The results were introduced during meeting 190, and it was agreed to discuss further during meeting 191. * Item 15 b: Redline and clean version of updated Terms of reference Triage committee Kind regards, Bart ------- Draft Agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 192 16 February 2023, 12:00 - 13:30 UTC 1. Welcome and roll call 1. Relevant Correspondence (https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm) 1. Minutes & Action Items * Minutes Meeting 191: * Action items and/or To-Do’s: 191-01: After the 360 Councillor review procedure has become effective, the Chair of Council is requested to inform the NomCom accordingly. 191-02: The ccNSO Council requests the secretariat to take all necessary steps to enable the OISC review team to start its activities as soon as possible. This resolution becomes effective upon publication on the ccNSO Website (deferred until 27 March 2023, post ICANN76). Open Action items previous meetings 189-08: Chair and/or Secretariat to reach out to Peter Koch regarding mentorship/succession plan. (Pending awaiting preparation of succession planning session, see item 189-09) 189-09: Council to discuss a succession plan in a broader context around the roles and responsibilities – possibly a workshop or at ICANN76 (Pending preparation of ICANN76 workshop) 189-13: Stephen Deerhake to reach out to the Tech Working group regarding a possible presentation from RSSAC to the cc community (need to check) 1. Intermeeting Decisions (since meeting 191, 15 December 2022) * Appointment of additional members to IGLC: Marta Moreira Dias (.pt), Peter Koch (.de), Heidy Isabel Hernandez Lopez (.gt), Norman Warput (.vu) * Appointment of additional members to MPC: Marta Moreira Dias (.pt), Eyitayo Iyortim (.ng), Nicklas Pousette (.se), Veronica Motloutsi (.za) * GGP Applicant Support Subject Matter Expert Input Request. Item 5-10 Updates and Q&A 1. Update ECA, CSC, CSC RT (no meetings) 1. Update WGs taken (written updates) * IGLC * GRC * SOPC (completed submission FY 24-28 Five Year operating plan and FY 24 operating plan) * OISC (no meeting since ICANN 74, travel funding subgroup met) * TLD-OPS * DASC * Technical WG (no meeting since ICANN75) * MPC * Triage Committee * IRP Panel selection * CCG WS 2 Implementation * Prioritization Framework group (no meeting since last update) 1. Updates ccPDPs (written updates) * Update ccPDP3 - Review Mechanism Expects to submit final report 3 March 2023 to ccNSO Council for discussion and adoption * Update IDN ccPDP4 (written update) The ICANN Board appointed Katrina Sataki as primary Board liaison, and Patricio Poblete as secondary liaison. 1. Update liaisons (written updates) * Update ALAC Liaison * Update GNSO Liaison (see item 13) 1. Update ccNSO Website redesign Informational 1. Update Chair, Vice-Chairs, Councillors, RO’s and Secretariat Administrative matters for discussion and/or decision during the meeting (items 11 – 13) 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 Recurring until review of all Charters and Terms of Reference has been completed. * Update charter Council Triage committee, however to be discussed item 14. 1. Appointments to Working Groups and Committees For Information and decision, if needed. Maarten Simon (SIDN, .nl) stepped down as ccNSO appointed liaison to the GNSO. Call for volunteers needed. Items for discussion and/or decision during the meeting (items 14-17) 1. Review Council workshop (Council meeting 190) on ccNSO& UA and next steps. Initial draft 1. Review Council workshop (Council meeting 189) on effectiveness and efficiency development processes and next steps. For discussion and decision 1. Discussion and adoption of proposed actions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of ccNSO processes. The results were introduced during meeting 190, and it was agreed to discuss further during meeting 191. 1. Discussion and adoption of amended Terms of Reference of Triage committee. The proposed changes reflect the oversight role of the Triage committee and streamlining the activity triage procedure. 1. RZERC Charter Review Feedback 1. ICANN76 For discussion * ccNSO 20th Anniversary * ccNSO related meetings (tentative block schedule) * Virtual Prep call (TBD’ed) * Sun 12/Mar 15:30-17:00 UTC - Workshop 1. Roles and Responsibilities, including chair and vice-chair selection. Current overview: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/roles-responsibi… 1. Succession planning liaisons ( Action item 189-08 and 09) * Joint meetings: * Mon 13/Mar 21:30-22:30 UTC - ccNSO-GNSO Councils Meeting Topics: * Outcome CSC effectiveness review. Bby March, the 2nd effectiveness review will be (nearly) completed and both Council will then need to approve the results. * Review Coordination ccPDP4 and GNSO EPDP. The ccNSO IDN PDP will have concluded its basic discussions and the GNSO EPDP is well underway. From a Council's perspective, it might be good to review how the coordination effort played out and if there are any areas for improvement, and need to get back to the Board? (They requested us to coordinate) * Improvements on PDP processes. The ccNSO Council started the process to look at ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its PDP process. It would be nice to share our experiences. * DASC Survey Results * Wed 15/Mar 21:30-22:30 UTC - ccNSO- ccTLD related Board members, in accordance with the adopted schedule. Topic Proposals: * Progress on improving ICANN’s work prioritisation * Progress and thinking on the holistic review pilot proposal, given the ccNSO’s feedback * Update on the status of current PDPs to ensure Board will be ready to consider them in a timely manner * Ask the Board about the new CEO appointment - what is the plan? * What are the board's goals for 2023? Are there any of them highly related to ccNSO affairs? * Thu 16/Mar 18:15-19:30 UTC - Council Meeting 1. AOB 1. Next Council Meetings * Meeting 193, 16 March 2023 - ICANN 76 * Meeting 194, 20 April – 18:00 UTC * 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

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CLOSES TODAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget
by ICANN Community Digest Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

Monday, 13 February 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 ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Information Sharing NEW Chair’s Blog: Recap of the January Board Workshop NEW: Changes to ICANN Org’s Meetings Scheduling Platform REMINDER ICANN Request for Information: gTLD Application Life Cycle System REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar REMINDER: Join the Webinar and Apply for the NextGen@ICANN Program at ICANN77 REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds ICANN76 Community Forum SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds here. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested ICANN community members must apply in advance of ICANN76, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 24 February 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Since ICANN76 will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, only applicants that attend virtually are eligible for this program. The program details are available here Read more. REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Registration closes for in-person attendance closes on 8 March 2023. Registration for virtual participation will remain open through 16 March 2023. Registration link. The full schedule for ICANN76 will be published on 17 February 2023. Prep Week will be held 27 February 2023 to 01 March 2023. Information Sharing NEW Chair’s Blog: Recap of the January Board Workshop The ICANN Board of Directors recently held its first Board Workshop of the year, and I'm pleased to report that we began 2023 on a productive note. During the four-day meeting, held in Los Angeles, we discussed and made progress on many of the most important issues that ICANN is currently facing, including the effectiveness of ICANN's multistakeholder model of governance and the next round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Read more. NEW: Changes to ICANN org’s Meetings Scheduling Platform As the ICANN76 Community Forum approaches, I wanted to share an update with you about the ICANN organization's (org) online scheduling tool. Because the vendor is discontinuing support for Pathable, we will no longer be using this tool. Instead, we will be using Sched. Read more. REMINDER ICANN Request for Information: gTLD Application Life Cycle System Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) organization issued a request for information (RFI) seeking to evaluate vendors interested in supporting the implementation of a new enterprise system to aid ICANN staff in the collection and processing of applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Participants submit any questions via Portal (Q&A Board) by13 February 2023 by 23:59 UTC Read more. REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) posted the Draft FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan, and Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget for public comment on December 14, 2022. See link. And this proceeding closes on 13 February 2023. ICANN org hosted two informational webinars about the Draft FY24 Plans, both webinars presented identical information, please watch the recording to learn more about these Plans. REMINDER: Join the Webinar and Apply for the NextGen@ICANN Program at ICANN77 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN Program for the ICANN77 Policy Forum. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 31 March 2023. To inform potential applicants about the NextGen@ICANN Program and the application process for ICANN77, ICANN is hosting a webinar . When: 22 February 2023 19:00 Universal Time UTC Register in advance for this webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAq6MOyHTfeqxj4GgxEWpg Read more. REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program for ICANN77 in Washington, DC. The program facilitates 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, 10 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC Apply here. Read more. REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 23 March 2023 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process. Submit your nominations. Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget Open for submissions date: 14 December 2022 Closed for submissions date: 13 February 2023 Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Open for submissions date: 13 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 28 February 2023 Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Open for submissions date: 19 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 03 March 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 5, Issue 12 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 16 February 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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FW: [ccnso-sopcommittee] Final SOPC comments FY24 Operating Plan & Budget - PUBLISHED
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

Dear all, FYI, as circulated by the chair of the SOPC ( Andreas Musielak) Kind regards, Bart From: Ccnso-sopcommittee <ccnso-sopcommittee-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Andreas Musielak via Ccnso-sopcommittee <ccnso-sopcommittee(a)icann.org> Reply to: Andreas Musielak Date: Monday, 13 February 2023 at 15:20 To: "ccnso-sopcommittee(a)icann.org" <ccnso-sopcommittee(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-sopcommittee] Final SOPC comments FY24 Operating Plan & Budget - PUBLISHED Dear SOPC members, The consolidated comments of the SOPC has just been published. Please find attached the final version. This year we have once again succeeded in fulfilling our mission which is to take a position and provide input on the Operating Plan & Budget process. We are convinced that we have made a valuable contribution to further improving the budget process. Many thanks to the SOPC members and the Secretariat for their outstanding work.

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February ccNSO Council meeting (192) | 16 February at 12:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

Dear Councilors, The February ccNSO Council meeting (192) has been scheduled for 16 February 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/97258681960?pwd=L1FyQWZIcy9LRWNBNDZLbmNKeUtnQT09 Meeting ID: 972 5868 1960 Passcode: ccNSO-#192 Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/zwGBDQ If you are unable to attend, please let Bart and I know as soon as possible.

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CLOSES MONDAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget
by ICANN Community Digest Feb. 9, 2023

Feb. 9, 2023

Thursday, 09 February 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 ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Information Sharing NEW: Join the Webinar and Apply for the NextGen@ICANN Program at ICANN77 REMINDER: ICANN Request for Quotation: Storage Network Replacement 2023 REMINDER: ICANN Request for Proposal: Software Engineering Staff Augmentation REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds ICANN76 Community Forum SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds here. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested ICANN community members must apply in advance of ICANN76, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process opens Monday, 30 January 2023. The application deadline is Friday, 24 February 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Since ICANN76 will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, only applicants that attend virtually are eligible for this program. The program details are available here Read more. REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Registration for in-person attendance closes on 8 March 2023. Registration for virtual participation will remain open through 16 March 2023. The full schedule for ICANN76 will be published on 17 February 2023. Prep Week will be held 27 February 2023 - 01 March 2023 The Prep Week schedule will be published on 13 February 2023. ICANN76 Health and Safety Protocols Registration link. Information Sharing NEW: Join the Webinar and Apply for the NextGen@ICANN Program at ICANN77 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN Program for the ICANN77 Policy Forum. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 31 March 2023. To inform potential applicants about the NextGen@ICANN Program and the application process for ICANN77, ICANN is hosting a webinar . When: 22 February 2023 19:00 Universal Time UTC Register in advance for this webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAq6MOyHTfeqxj4GgxEWpg Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Request for Quotation: Storage Network Replacement 2023 ICANN organization issued a request for quotation (RFQ) to identify one or more providers to facilitate the sourcing and pre-configuration of predetermined storage area network equipment for our data centers. For a complete overview of this RFQ, including the timeline, please click here. Read more. REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) posted the Draft FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan, and Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget for public comment on December 14, 2022. See link. And this proceeding closes on 13 February 2023. ICANN org hosted two informational webinars about the Draft FY24 Plans, both webinars presented identical information, please watch the recording to learn more about these Plans. REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program for ICANN77 in Washington, DC. The program facilitates 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, 10 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC Apply here. Read more. REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 23 March 2023 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process. Submit your nominations. Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget Open for submissions date: 14 December 2022 Closed for submissions date: 13 February 2023 Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Open for submissions date: 13 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 28 February 2023 Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Open for submissions date: 19 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 03 March 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 5, Issue 11 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 13 February 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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[Delay notice] Draft agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 192 - 16 February 2023, 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Feb. 9, 2023

Feb. 9, 2023

Dear Councillors Due to unforeseen circumstances the draft agenda for our next council call won't be circulated today. If all goes well, it will be delivered tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. *******************************************

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online decision: appointment additional members to IGLC
by Joke Braeken Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

Dear Council members, Please find below a draft resolution, presented to you for an online decision. Kindly provide me with your input by the end of Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution. Appointment members For decision formal appointment additional members to the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) Draft Resolution Following a calls for volunteers, a number of candidates applied for membership of the IGLC. The ccNSO Council approves membership to the respective groups for the candidates as listed below. ccNSO Working Groups and Committees Nominee Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) Peter Koch (.de) Heidy Isabel Hernandez Lopez (.gt) Norman Warput (.vu) The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include them as members of the respective working group or committee, including informing the group’s leadership team. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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NEW: ICANN Announces Plans for APAC DNS Forum 2023
by ICANN Community Digest Feb. 6, 2023

Feb. 6, 2023

Monday, 06 February 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 ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Announces Plans for APAC DNS Forum 2023 REMINDER: ICANN Request for Quotation: Storage Network Replacement 2023 REMINDER: ICANN Request for Proposal: Software Engineering Staff Augmentation REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Public Comment Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds ICANN76 Community Forum SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds here. REMINDER: ICANN77 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program for ICANN77 in Washington, DC. The program facilitates 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, 10 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC Apply here. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested ICANN community members must apply in advance of ICANN76, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process opens Monday, 30 January 2023. The application deadline is Friday, 24 February 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Since ICANN76 will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, only applicants that attend virtually are eligible for this program. The program details are available here Read more. REMINDER: Register for the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico Registration for in-person attendance closes on 8 March 2023. Registration for virtual participation will remain open through 16 March 2023. The full schedule for ICANN76 will be published on 17 February 2023. Prep Week will be held 27 February 2023 - 01 March 2023 The Prep Week schedule will be published on 13 February 2023. ICANN76 Health and Safety Protocols Registration link. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Announces Plans for APAC DNS Forum 2023 ICANN announced plans for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2023. Organized jointly by ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC), the APAC DNS Forum 2023 is slated to take place from 4 July to 5 July 2023 in Hong Kong, China at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Request for Quotation: Storage Network Replacement 2023 ICANN organization issued a request for quotation (RFQ) to identify one or more providers to facilitate the sourcing and pre-configuration of predetermined storage area network equipment for our data centers. For a complete overview of this RFQ, including the timeline, please click here. Read more. REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) posted the Draft FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan, and Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget for public comment on December 14, 2022. See link. And this proceeding closes on 13 February 2023. ICANN org hosted two informational webinars about the Draft FY24 Plans, both webinars presented identical information, please watch the recording to learn more about these Plans. REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 23 March 2023 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process. Submit your nominations. Public Comment Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget Open for submissions date: 14 December 2022 Closed for submissions date: 13 February 2023 Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Open for submissions date: 13 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 28 February 2023 Additional Script-Based Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Open for submissions date: 19 January 2023 Closed for submissions date: 03 March 2023 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 5, Issue 10 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 09 February 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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