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Pre-Registration for ICANN75 Ends 14 September!
by ICANN Community Digest Sept. 8, 2022

Sept. 8, 2022

Thursday, 08 September 2022 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 ICANN75 Registration Schedule Zoom Backgrounds Frequently Asked Questions Participation Guide Health and Safety Policy Outlook Report GNSO Policy Briefing Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs Briefing NEW: Language Services for ICANN75 NEW: SubPro ODP Team Holding Session During ICANN75. Send Your Questions Now! REMINDER: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups REMINDER: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Briefings Available During ICANN75 Information Sharing NEW: ICANN President and CEO Shares Goals for Fiscal Year 2023 NEW: SubPro ODP Update: Introducing the Vendor Procurement Work Track NEW: ICANN 2022 DNS Symposium to be Held in Brussels NEW: ICANN Launches the KINDNS Initiative to Promote DNS Security Best Practices REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN76 Public Comment NEW: Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Domain Name Registry and Registrar Systems Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs ICANN75 Planning Registration Schedule Zoom Backgrounds Frequently Asked Questions Participation Guide Health and Safety Policy Outlook Report GNSO Policy Briefing Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs Briefing NEW: Language Services for ICANN75 As we get ready for the upcoming hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM), we want to provide you with an update on our interpretation services during ICANN75 in Kuala Lumpur. The AGM will mark the first time since the beginning of the pandemic that our entire Language Services team will be on-site to provide interpretation in the six United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) and Portuguese. Read more. NEW: SubPro ODP Team Holding Session During ICANN75. Send Your Questions Now! The ICANN org SubPro ODP team is setting aside part of its ICANN75 session for a question and answer period and would like to hear from you. Please send any questions you have for the SubPro ODP team to subpro-odp(a)icann.org no later than Friday, 16 September 2022 so they can address your question during the session in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, 21 September 2022. REMINDER: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups In addition to the anticipated session on the New gTLD SubPro ODP, the ICANN org SubPro ODP team is welcoming meetings with interested community groups. If any Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, stakeholder, or constituency groups would like to hear from the SubPro ODP team, please email subpro-odp(a)icann.org to schedule time with us. Please be sure to include any specific topic areas for discussion or if you prefer a general update. In addition, we ask that you share a few date and time options so that we can schedule and prepare accordingly. We look forward to meeting you. REMINDER: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Briefings Available at ICANN75 The Public Comment proceeding on the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference opened on 30 August 2022 and will remain open until 20 October 2022. The ICANN org Reviews Support and Accountability team is available for meetings with interested community groups to provide a 15-minute briefing on the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Public Comment proceeding. Please contact rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org to schedule a briefing with your community group. Please include requested dates/times for your briefing. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN President and CEO Shares Goals for Fiscal Year 2023 Over the last few years, ICANN resources have been in increasingly high demand. This is a result of ongoing operational activities occurring in parallel with the development and implementation of community-led initiatives that must be conducted the same time. We have prepared for this in many ways, including making internal organizational changes, introducing new work methods, such as the Project Management Framework and operational design phase, hiring additional resources, and developing a prioritization framework. Read more. NEW: SubPro ODP Update: Introducing the Vendor Procurement Work Track As ICANN org continues work on the new generic top-level domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Operational Design Phase (ODP), ICANN org would like to introduce Work Track 5, which focuses on vendor procurement. Vendor evaluation panels are a critical aspect of the technical and financial reviews of applications for new gTLDs, among others. In preparation for the next round of new gTLD applications, ICANN org is developing the necessary plans to retain vendors to conduct many of these assessments. Read more. NEW: ICANN 2022 DNS Symposium to be Held in Brussels ICANN is pleased to announce that the ICANN 2022 DNS Symposium (IDS) will be held in person 15–16 November 2022 in Brussels, Belgium. This two-day event marks a return to in-person events. In 2021, the event was held entirely virtually. In 2020, it was canceled because of the pandemic. Read more. NEW: ICANN Launches the KINDNS Initiative to Promote DNS Security Best Practices ICANN invites you to participate in the "Knowledge-sharing and Instantiation Norms for DNS and Naming Security" (KINDNS) initiative. This initiative promotes Domain Name System (DNS) operational security best practices and encourages DNS operators to voluntarily commit to their implementation. Read more. REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations to fill three to five slots for selection committee members. Each Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee is asked to nominate candidates for these positions. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN volunteers by Friday, 16 September 2022 and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Each selection committee member will serve for a period of two years beginning with ICANN76. For program details please visit our page. REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN76 ICANN is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN program. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Latin America and Caribbean region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN76 Community Forum. ICANN76 is scheduled to be held in Cancún, Mexico from 11–16 March 2023. If ICANN76 is held virtually, the NextGen@ICANN program will also be held virtually. Apply by 24 October 2022. Successful candidates will be announced on 29 November 2022. Read more. Public Comment NEW: Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations Open for submissions date: 06 September 2022 Closed for submissions date: 24 October 2022 Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Domain Name Registry and Registrar Systems Open for submissions date: 31 August 2022 Closed for submissions date: 17 October 2022 Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Open for submissions date: 30 August 2022 Closed for submissions date: 20 October 2022 Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs Open for Submissions Date: 24 August 2022 Closed for Submissions Date: 31 October 2022 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. 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Selection candidate 2023 NomCom (closes Friday, 9 September, 17 UTC)
by Joke Braeken Sept. 8, 2022

Sept. 8, 2022

Dear Councillors, The call for one (1) volunteer to serve on the 2023 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) on behalf of the ccNSO closed on Friday, 2 September 2022 23:59 UTC. The ccNSO secretariat is now initiating the selection process. Councillors eligible to vote are now expected to make a selection. The deadline for submitting your vote is Friday, 9 September 2022 (17 UTC). After 17 UTC that day, the ccNSO Secretariat will inform Council about the outcome of the selection process. A formal appointment will happen via an online decision (12-14 September). The two candidates, in alphabetical order: * Sophie MITCHELL * Nigel ROBERTS INSTRUCTIONS: After reviewing the enclosed application materials, please select your preferred candidate by sending an email to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> , no later than Friday, 9 September 2022 (23:59 UTC). Your most preferred candidate should receive four (2) points, and the least preferred candidate one (1) point. If you believe a candidate does not meet the criteria: please assign zero (0) points. A kind reminder that the ccNSO Secretariat will track and publish for each council member its participation in an election process. Based on each of the individual Councillor’s rankings, the Secretariat will prepare the overall ranking of all candidates and report the ranking to the ccNSO Council after closure of the selection process. The appointment that same day during the April 2022 Council meeting. The ccNSO Secretariat will then inform relevant ICANN staff about the selection. Thank you and kind regards, Joke Braeken = = = = Selection Process Based on each of the individual Councillor’s rankings, the Secretariat will prepare the overall ranking of all candidates and report the ranking to the ccNSO Councilon 12 September. The ccNSO Secretariat will inform relevant ICANN staff about the outcome of the selection for the ccNSO appointed member. Candidate qualification requirements ccNSO candidates are expected to have the support of a ccTLD manager (whether members or non-member of the ccNSO). The ccNSO appointed NomCom delegate will be selected based on how well they meet the candidate requirements: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), as listed here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-29mar22-en.htm Background & Links Announcement call for volunteers: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-26aug22-en.htm Relevant Selection Guideline: Further details on the selection procedure by the ccNSO Councillors can be found here: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccnso… Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Re: [ccnso-council] Decision Timeline NomCom 2023 Selection Process and appointment Joke as Selection Process Manager
by Joke Braeken Sept. 7, 2022

Sept. 7, 2022

Dear All, As per Alejandra’s request, regarding item 5 in Bart’s email (draft strawman to ICANN legal), please add any comments or suggestions to this google doc. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lt8m8Mbs8FTYUrtv66Spjjey_p1fjBmabakDTWV… Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of ccnso-council <ccNSO-Council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 10:28 To: ccnso-council <ccNSO-Council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Decision Timeline NomCom 2023 Selection Process and appointment Joke as Selection Process Manager Dear all, Please find included for your consideration the decision on call for expression of interest, timeline for selection process and appointment selection process manager If you have any questions or comments please use the list. Your decision is required by Thursday 25 August 2022, 2359 UTC. As you will see the deadline is fairly tight. Goal is to select Chris’s replacement by the start of ICANN75. Kind regards, Bart Decision for call for expression of interest to serve as ccNSP appointed delegate on 2023 Nomcom 1. Chris Disspain, ccNSO Councillor since January 2022, was selected by the Council to serve on NomCom 2023 in April 2022. 2. ICANN org was informed accordingly. 3. Chris’s term as Councillor ends in March 2023, at the end of the Council meeting during ICANN76. 4. It is the understanding of Council that according to ICANN Bylaw Article 8.8, a person who serves on the NomCom may not be selected for the ccNSO Council by the members, while serving on the NomCom. 5. To ensure the interpretation is correct and to include a provision in the ccNSO internal procedure, post iCANN 75 ICANN legal will be asked to share their opinion on the interpretation on the scope of ICANN Bylaw Article 8.8 ( see below strawman for your consideration) 6. To avoid any issues, Chris has stepped down as ccNSO appointed delegate to the 2023 NomCom and the chair of the NomCom, has been informed accordingly. 7. The 2023 NomCom has not yet been convened. This is expected to take place after closure of ICANN75. All delegates to the NomCom, including the ccNSO appointed delegate are expected to attend the first NomCom meeting. 8. According to the procedures of the NomCom “Vacancies that may occur in the NomCom may be filled for the remainder of the term by the same means through which the position was initially filled.” (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2021-operating-procedures-2021-…) 9. The ccNSO Council selects a delegate to the NomCom according to the internal ccNSO procedure: Guideline: ccNSO Appointment Procedures ( https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccnso… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/fiel…>) 10. Accordingly (section 8.8 Vacancy) For purposes of this procedure, a vacancy shall be deemed to exist in the event of the death, resignation, or removal of a ccNSO Council appointed member. This vacancy shall be filled by the ccNSO Council using the selection procedure as described above (emphasis added). 1. The Council discussed the possibility to select the second most preferred candidate, from the 2023 NomCom call for Expression of interest. However, the internal procedure states that a vacancy has to be filled using the general selection procedure. This could be mitigated if – as stated in section 9.2 of the Guideline - the procedure does not provide guidance and/or the impact is unreasonable to conduct the business of the ccNSO. However, the impact of using the procedure would effectively only increase fairness and the acceptability of the result. 2. Following section 8.1 of the same ccNSO internal procedure, the Council is expected to “initiate a process i.e. whenever a position needs to be filled, the ccNSO Council shall appoint a member of the secretariat to manage the process (the Process Manager) and adopt a timeline, which includes the major milestones. After the process is initiated, the ccNSO Council instructs the ccNSO Secretariat to issue the call for Expression of Interest for membership.” 1. To fill the vacancy after Chris’s resignation. on the 2023 NomCOm, the ccNSO Council will need to appoint the selection process manager and adopt a timeline and instruct the selection process manager to launch the call for expression of interest. 2. It is proposed to appoint Joke Braeken as selection process manager. 3. The following timeline is suggested: Pre-alert call for expression of Interest: 24 August 2022 (Secretariat, announcement to include note that Chris stepped down as ccNSO appointed delegate, note on requirements, including expectation that delegate is available during constitutive meeting of 2023 NomCom meeting. * Call for expression of Interest: from Friday 26 August until 2 September 2022 * Selection process Councillors: Monday 5- Thursday 8 September 2022 * Inform Council of results: Friday 9 September 2022 * Formal appointment: email decision 12- 14 September * Inform ICANN Org and Chair of NomCom: 15 September 2022. Decision The ccNSO Council appoints joke Braeken as selection process manager for the 2nd selection process 2023 NomCom ccNSO appointed delegate. The ccNSO Council adopts the proposed timeline, starting with the call for expression of interest as the ccNSO appointed delegate on the 2023 NomCom, starting with the call for expression of interest on Friday 26 August 2023. ------------ Strawman draft letter to ICANN legal Dear John, Recently the ccNSO Council has run into the issue that one of its members was selected to serve on the NomCom and this person’s term on Council would end in March 2023 halfway through the expected term of service on the NomCom. As a result, and to avoid any potential issues when made aware of Article 8.8, this person stepped down from serving on the NomCom in the hope to be elected as Councillor again by the ccNSO membership. Further, in the past the ccNSO Council has selected a Councillor to serve, however that person’s term did not conclude while serving on the NomCom. Going forward, the ccNSO Council would appreciate your opinion on the scope of Article 8.8 to ensure the ccNSO internal selection procedure will be aligned with the Bylaws again, specifically, Would Article 8.8 preclude the selection of a Councillor to serve on the NomCom? Would it make a difference if this person was selected by the ccNSO members or appointed by NomCom? Would Article 8.8 preclude a person from being selected (nominated and if needed elected) as a ccNSO Councillor by the ccNSO members, while serving on the NomCom? Would it make a difference if that person was already a Councillor?

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The ICANN75 Policy Outlook Report is now available
by Joke Braeken Sept. 6, 2022

Sept. 6, 2022

Hello All, The ICANN75 Policy Outlook Report is now available. Read the latest report here >> https://go.icann.org/outlook75 Written by the Policy Development Support function, the ICANN75 Policy Outcomes report captures decisions and outcomes from the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. This report also reviews additional activities, looks ahead, and provides resources to enable sustained engagement on highlighted issues. ICANN75<https://75.schedule.icann.org/> is the ICANN Annual General Meeting, and will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, 17-22 September 2022. ccNSO Session at ICANN75: What to Expect During the ccNSO sessions, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) community and others with an interest in ccTLD-related matters will discuss and receive updates on topics relevant to ccTLD managers. ICANN75 marks a milestone because for the first time, simultaneous interpretation will be available for a select number of ccNSO sessions. The enhanced language support will benefit the ccTLD community by deepening operational exchanges and advancing information-sharing. It is part of a pilot project that covers simultaneous interpretation in English, French, and Spanish for the next three ICANN Public Meetings. The ccNSO program begins on Saturday, 17 September. The Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) and the Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) will hold working sessions. The ccNSO schedule will continue on Sunday, 18 September with other committee and working group sessions, including the Technical Working Group and the Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC). The third and fourth ccNSO policy development process (ccPDP) working groups will have their working sessions as well. The ccPDP3-Review Mechanism Working Group has developed a proposed mechanism for the review of the specific decisions on the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of ccTLDs. The ccPDP3-Review Mechanism Working Group aims to perform stress-testing of its policy recommendations. On Tuesday, 20 September during the ccNSO Policy Update, the ccPDP3-Review Mechanism Working Group will present its proposals and seek input from the ccTLD community. Later that same day, it will evaluate the input received. Tech Day will take place on Monday, 19 September. Tech Day is a workshop open to all ICANN community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics. The ccNSO schedule will continue on Tuesday, 20 September, and will start with the ccNSO Policy Update, followed by a session that will explore the impact of legislative initiatives regarding geographical indications on ccTLD managers. The ccNSO will also hold joint sessions with the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) and the ICANN Board. On Wednesday, 21 September, during a ccNSO Governance Session, the Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) will present its proposals for ccNSO statement of interest and conflict of interest processes and seek input from the ccTLD community. The GRC will also alert the ccNSO membership about upcoming voting processes and work items. During a Universal Acceptance session, there will be a discussion on the role of the ccNSO and how to best serve the ccTLD community. ccTLD managers from different regions will share their experiences during a ccTLD News Session. Finally, on Thursday, 22 September, there will be a meeting of the ccNSO Council. The ccNSO program will conclude with a wrap-up session by the Meetings Program Committee. All those interested in helping to shape relevant sessions for ccTLDs are welcome to attend. The detailed ccNSO schedule, including highlights of the topics covered and remote participation details for ICANN75, is available on the ccNSO ICANN75 workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/ooNJD>. Read more about the topics covered in the ccNSO session highlights here<https://community.icann.org/x/ooNJD>. ICANN75 links to bookmark now • ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/A4JJD • ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/ooNJD • Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/DoJJD Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Heads up: upcoming members vote on revised internal rules
by Joke Braeken Sept. 6, 2022

Sept. 6, 2022

Dear ccNSO members, This is to alert you about an upcoming ccNSO Members’ vote on proposed changes to the ccNSO Internal Rules. The ccNSO Rules have a direct impact on the governance structure of the ccNSO, specifically on the respective roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Council and ccNSO members. Voting will begin after ICANN75. To learn more, read the Frequently Asked Questions & Answers below, or join the ICANN75 ccNSO Governance Session<https://75.schedule.icann.org/meetings/wbXxJ2uWbB4EZp8ga>. Read this announcement here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-02sep22-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FAQ 01 | What is this about and why is a revision of the ccNSO Internal Rules needed? On 2 June 2022, the most recent version of the ICANN Bylaws was published. Consequently, amendments to Article 10<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2022-06-02-en#article10>, on the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), and Annex B<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2022-06-02-en#annexB>, on the ccNSO Policy Development Process, became effective. The Bylaw change impacts on ccNSO existing rules and operating procedures, since IDN ccTLD managers are now eligible to become members of the ccNSO. A GRC subgroup<https://community.icann.org/x/VQDECQ> held various consultations with the ccNSO membership to identify issues, find solutions and to update about progress on the proposed changes to the Rules. Based on the feedback, the Group finalised its draft. The ccNSO Council adopted the proposed new Rules (in accordance with section 10.3(k) of the ICANN Bylaws) at its meeting on 18 August 2022. The proposed Rules are now ready to be put before the ccNSO membership for adoption. FAQ 02 | What are the major changes between the current Rules and the proposed new Rules? Firstly, the voting was adjusted: once the Rules come into effect, the concept of “one vote per ccTLD” will be replaced with “one vote per Territory”. Secondly, two new concepts were introduced: * Representative Each ccTLD manager may designate in writing a person, organization, or entity to represent the ccTLD manager in matters relating to the ccNSO (“Representative”). In the absence of such a designation, the person, organization, or entity listed as the administrative contact in the IANA database shall be deemed to be the designate of the ccTLD manager by whom the ccNSO member shall be represented. * Emissary the Representative selected by the ccTLD Manager in accordance with Section 10.4(e) of the ICANN Bylaws shall be the Territory’s emissary (“Emissary”) for the purpose of voting in the specific cases enumerated in Article 10 & Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws and the Internal Rules and Internal Procedures of the ccNSO. All concepts are included in the Glossary of the proposed updates to the Rules. FAQ 03 | Were the ccNSO members consulted about the proposed changes? At ICANN74, the Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) Subgroup consulted ICANN74<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/DHmg9WTMj8bw5W7DW>, the membership present on the proposed updates of the April 2022 Internal Rules of the ccNSO. After ICANN74, the ccNSO membership was provided the opportunity to submit further comments on the proposals<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04aug22-en.htm> via the ccNSO members mailing list. The GRC will remind the ccNSO membership about the proposals - as well as the upcoming vote - during the ICANN75 ccNSO Governance Session<https://75.schedule.icann.org/meetings/wbXxJ2uWbB4EZp8ga>. FAQ 04 | Can I compare the current Rules (April 2022) with the proposed new version of the Rules? Absolutely. The current Rules from April 2022 are here<https://ccnso.icann.org/about/ccnso-rules-apr22-en.pdf>. For the proposed changes, there is a clean version<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-membership-proposed-version-03-18aug…> as adopted by the ccNSO Council on 18 August 2022, as well as a red-line version<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-membership-annotated-version-01-06ma…>. FAQ 05 | What is this vote about? To determine whether the ccNSO members support the adoption of the proposed new ccNSO internal rules. FAQ 06 | When will the vote be held? Voting will begin after ICANN75. Voting starts Tuesday, 4 October 2022 (00:01 UTC) and ends Tuesday, 18 October 2022 (23:59 UTC). If needed, a second round will be held 1 - 15 November. Consult here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/184995755/item16meeting186…> the timeline for the vote, as adopted by the ccNSO Council at its meeting on 18 August.: FAQ 07 | Where can I read more about the voting process? The ccNSO Secretariat will share voting instructions post ICANN75. For the latest updates, go to the announcements page on the ccNSO website<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/news/announcements?year=2022>. FAQ 08 | Who can vote? The Emissaries of each ccNSO Member will receive a ballot at its latest on Monday, 3 October 2022 (23:59 UTC). Questions? Contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> FAQ 09 | How many members need to vote, and how many votes need to be in favour? As per the current rules (See Section 2.2 and 4.1 of the April 2022 version of the April 2022 Rules), at least 57 ccNSO members (33% of the current membership) and at least three (3) members per ICANN Region need to cast their votes to pass the quorum threshold. If the vote is quorate, at least 66 % of the votes cast need to be in favour of the proposed amended rules.

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Reminder | ccNSO Council Election Webinar (first edition today - Tue, 6 Sep. 17 UTC)
by Joke Braeken Sept. 6, 2022

Sept. 6, 2022

Dear all, This is a reminder about the ccNSO Council Election Webinar. Read the “save the date” here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-16aug22-en.htm There are two options to participate. The first webinar will be held today, Monday 6 September at 17 UTC. * Webinar #1 | Tuesday, 6 September (17 UTC) Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-iorT4jEtIy2EfHaoY_jFREwN7kmXGS * Webinar #2 | Thursday, 8 September (6 UTC) Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqf-murj8tEtQdEm1cHRBwKGbT06MsbN1d The 3-year term for five members of the ccNSO Council will end in March 2023. Mid-September, the ccNSO will open a call for nominations to fill those seats. Are you considering running as a candidate for the ccNSO Council? Would you like to learn more about the ccNSO Council and the need to nominate candidates? We kindly invite you to participate in the ccNSO Council Election Webinar. ccNSO Council Chair Alejandra Reynoso, as well as other Councillors and ccNSO Secretariat will provide you with an overview of the election process and address the need to replace Councillors at reasonable and regular intervals. Moreover, you will receive further information about the required skill sets for Councillors, the time commitment and working methods of the ccNSO Council. The webinars will be recorded here: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. The announcement about the call for nominations and other relevant news will be posted here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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ICANN75 Policy Outlook Report is Here!
by ICANN Community Digest Sept. 5, 2022

Sept. 5, 2022

Monday, 05 September 2022 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 ICANN75 NEW: ICANN75 Policy Outlook Report Schedule Participation Guide FAQ Zoom Backgrounds Registration Information Sharing NEW: Pre-ICANN75 Briefing for Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs NEW: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups REMINDER: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Briefings Available at ICANN75 REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations REMINDER:Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN76 Public Comment Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Domain Name Registry and Registrar Systems Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs ICANN75 Planning Policy Outlook Report Schedule Participation Guide Zoom Backgrounds FAQ Registration Information Sharing NEW: Pre-ICANN75 Briefing for Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs This document is the first iteration of the pre-ICANN meeting briefing by the Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs team. It provides status updates and progress reporting on the various community-facing projects supported by the team, including on policy implementation, Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) projects, and Universal Acceptance (UA), all in preparation for discussions during ICANN75. NEW: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups In addition to the anticipated session on the New gTLD SubPro ODP, the ICANN org SubPro ODP team is welcoming meetings with interested community groups. If any Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, stakeholder, or constituency groups would like to hear from the SubPro ODP team, please email subpro-odp(a)icann.org to schedule time with us. Please be sure to include any specific topic areas for discussion or if you prefer a general update. In addition, we ask that you share a few date and time options so that we can schedule and prepare accordingly. We look forward to meeting you. REMINDER: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Briefings Available at ICANN75 The Public Comment proceeding on the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference opened on 30 August 2022 and will remain open until 20 October 2022. The ICANN org Reviews Support and Accountability team is available for meetings with interested community groups, to provide a 15-minute briefing on the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Public Comment proceeding. Please contact rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org to schedule a briefing with your community group. Please include requested dates/times for your briefing. REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations to fill 3-5 slots for selection committee members. Each SO/AC is asked to nominate candidates for these positions. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN volunteers by Friday, 16 September 2022. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Each selection committee member will serve for a period of 2 years beginning with ICANN76. For program details please visit our page. REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN76 ICANN is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN program. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Latin America and Caribbean region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN76 Community Forum Meeting. ICANN76 is scheduled to be held in Cancún, Mexico from 11–16 March 2023. If ICANN76 is held virtually, the NextGen@ICANN program will also be held virtually. The NextGen application window will remain open until 24 October 2022. Successful candidates will be announced on 29 November 2022. Read more. Apply here. Public Comment Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Domain Name Registry and Registrar Systems Open for submissions date: 31 August 2022 Closed for submissions date: 17 October 2022 Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference Open for submissions date: 30 August 2022 Closed for submissions date: 20 October 2022 Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs Open for Submissions Date: 24 August 2022 Closed for Submissions Date: 31 October 2022 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 4, Issue 66 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 08 September 2022 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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*REMINDER* SAVE THE DATE: ccNSO Community BBQ at ICANN75
by Kimberly Carlson Sept. 3, 2022

Sept. 3, 2022

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ccNSO and ICANN75 Information
by Kimberly Carlson Sept. 2, 2022

Sept. 2, 2022

Dear all, ICANN75 | Annual General Meeting will take place 17-22 September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In addition, ICANN Organization is offering a Prep Week (6-8 September 2022) to help the ICANN community prepare for ICANN75. See the following links for details: * ICANN75 schedule: https://75.schedule.icann.org/ * ICANN75 Prep Week schedule: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann75-prep-week-schedule-n… Please find the ccNSO schedule and agendas for ICANN75 below. * ccNSO-block schedule and information repository: https://community.icann.org/x/A4JJD * Tech Day agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/DoJJD Please bookmark these two pages for easy reference. I am also attaching a PDF version of the schedule for your convenience. IMPORTANT: Please find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages and useful information on the topics of “travel” and “health and safety” below. Notable travel requirements by the Malaysian Government include the legally mandated wearing of face masks while indoors and using the MySejahtera App https://mysejahtera.moh.gov.my/en/ * Travel: https://75.schedule.icann.org/travel * Health and Safety: https://75.schedule.icann.org/health-safety Lastly, integrated remote simultaneous interpretation will be available for several of the ccNSO sessions (marked with * on the attached schedule). Please review the INTERPRETATION | PARTICIPATION TOOL<https://75.schedule.icann.org/participation-tools#:~:text=INTERPRETATION%20…>. Additionally, our Language Services team has prepared a couple of one-page documents to serve as guidelines for speakers, session leaders and facilitators (see attached) Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. Safe travels! Best, Kim

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Role of the ccNSO with respect to Universal Acceptance
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Sept. 2, 2022

Sept. 2, 2022

Dear All, As you know the MPC is organizing a session on the role of the ccNSO with respect to Universal Acceptance. This session is a follow-up from the discussions we had as a Council in 2021, resulting in a request to organize the session at the KL meeting. IDN ccTLDs play a leading role in making the discussions and developments around Universal Acceptance, both individually and at regional level. The goal of this session is to seek feed-back from ccTLDs and broader community if they foresee a role for the ccNSO as a global platform with respect to Universal Acceptance. The intention is to follow the same pattern that was used to develop the role of the ccNSO with respect to DNS Abuse: 1. Ask community what they see as role, if any and level of support of the suggestions (ICANN75) 2. Impact/effort analyses of suggestions and provide feed-back to the community for the role of the ccNSO (intersessional webinar) 3. Roadmap/workplan ccNSO & UA (to be presented at ICANN76) To ensure we as Council deliver, I suggest that we create a small team of Councillors with the task to develop the roadmap and (help) organize the next sessions to update the community and seek additional feed-back and input. Do you agree? Please also let me know if you are interested in joining this small group 😊 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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