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Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO seeks members to the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

Dear All, The ccNSO seeks additional volunteers for the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC). The IGLC has been established to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance. The call for volunteers will close on Friday, 28 January 2022 (23:59 UTC). Potential IGLC members and those want to learn more about the work of the IGLC are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by IGLC chair Pierre Bonis (.fr). The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 19 January 2022 at 08:30 UTC. You will be informed on how to join the Committee, the required skill set, the topics that will be addressed by this group, and its working methods Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96102289337?pwd=Lzh4YnpPRU9JYmhta2JmSEY3M0RXdz09 Meeting ID: 961 0228 9337 | Passcode: %wVSct1*FJ Who can become an IGLC member? Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members of the ccNSO or not) The membership will be listed on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm There is no term end, however each year the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. The group encourages participation from all geographic regions and by volunteering you commit to participate in and contribute to the meetings and to the work in between those meetings. Working method The committee meets on a monthly basis through Zoom and might decide to meet during the ICANN public meetings. The working language of the committee is English. How to apply? If you are interested in applying for membership of the ccNSO IGLC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. The call for volunteers will close on Friday, 28 January 2022 (23:59 UTC). By submitting your personal data, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and you agree to abide by the electronic Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) Next Steps Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as member and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. About the MPC The IGLC has been established to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance. Consult the IGLC Charter and read more about the Committee here: https://community.icann.org/x/vCBIBg Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO seeks members to the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

Dear All, The ccNSO seeks additional volunteers for the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC). The MPC has been established to to coordinate and manage the high-level schedule of the ccNSO-related sessions, including the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda at ICANN public meetings, and related matters. The call for volunteers will close on Friday, 28 January 2022 (23:59 UTC). Potential MPC members and those want to learn more about the work of the MPC are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee chair Barbara Povse (.si). The webinar will be held on Monday, 24 January 2022 at 13 UTC. You will be informed on how to join the Committee, the required skill set, the topics that will be addressed by this group, and its working methods Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/93090564147?pwd=c242Um9ZWVF0Tk9qUkxRbFFPQUZhUT09 Meeting ID: 930 9056 4147 | Passcode: A(a)vi8.DAbV Who can become an MPC member? Do you have a finger on the pulse? Are you interested in and aware of the latest things that are happening in the ccTLD world? Do you have experience with session selection and meeting organization? The MPC needs you! Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members of the ccNSO or not) The membership will be listed on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/mpwg.htm Term of service As per its Charter, the term of the MPC membership is two (2) years. Committee members may be reappointed by the ccNSO Council, for a maximum of two (2) more subsequent terms [in total a maximum of three (3) terms in a row]. Each year the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. The group encourages participation from all geographic regions and by volunteering you commit to participate in and contribute to the bi-weekly MPC meetings and to the work in between those meetings. Working method The committee meets on a bi-weekly basis through Zoom and might decide to meet during the ICANN public meetings. The working language of the committee is English. How to apply? If you are interested in applying for membership of the ccNSO MPC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. The call for volunteers will close on Friday, 28 January 2022 (23:59 UTC). By submitting your personal data, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and you agree to abide by the electronic Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) Next Steps Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as member and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. About the MPC The MPC has been established to to coordinate and manage the high-level schedule of the ccNSO-related sessions, including the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda at ICANN public meetings, and related matters. Consult the MPC Charter and read more about the Committee here: https://community.icann.org/x/hDCAAw Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Thursday, 6 January 2022 | ICANN73 Registration Now Open
by ICANN Community Digest Jan. 6, 2022

Jan. 6, 2022

Thursday, 6 January 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 ICANN73 NEW: ICANN73 Registration is Now Open NEW: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Webinars REMINDER: Register for ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar Information Sharing NEW: Relying on ICANN Community-Developed Processes for a Safe, Secure Internet NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Supporting Additional Scripts for IDNs REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Additional Budget Request Process FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment NEW: Additional Unicode Scripts for Support in Internationalized Domain Names CLOSES WEDNESDAY: ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs CLOSES NEXT WEEK: EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations of ICANN Board Consideration ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature ICANN73 NEW: ICANN73 Registration in Now Open Registration for ICANN73 is now open and you must register to participate. Read more. NEW: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Application Form Opens: 24 January 2022 https://events.icann.org/icann73/bandwidthprogram Application Deadline: 18 February 2022 Interested ICANN community members must apply in advance of ICANN73, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 18 February 2022 at 23:59 UTC. The application process opens Monday, 24 January 2022, and program details are available here: https://73.schedule.icann.org/internet-access-reimburse The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Webinars REMINDER: Register for ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar The ICANN will host a webinar on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 1500 UTC to provide the community with an update on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Phase. The webinar will present background and assumptions around costs and fees, the ICANN org analysis and considerations, and some questions for discussion. The webinar will be presented in English with interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish available through the Adigo dial-in line. Video and audio recordings will be published on the SSAD ODP webpage. Register here. Information Sharing NEW: Relying on ICANN Community-Developed Processes for a Safe, Secure Internet We have observed community discussions and received comments and questions about ICANN's top-level domain (TLD) Registry Agreement assignment approval process and a recent Urgent Reconsideration Request considered by the ICANN Board Accountability Mechanisms Commi Read More. NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Supporting Additional Scripts for IDNs ICANN opened a Public Comment proceeding to determine the additional scripts to support through the Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Read more. REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are invited to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors for ICANN75-ICANN77. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role, for a total of up to seven mentors. Nominations should be submitted by Friday, 25 February 2022 to fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Read more. REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, 11 March 2022 at 23:59 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 Monday, 21 March 2022 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN74. Learn more about the nomination process. Submit your nominations. Additional Budget Request Process Deadline to submit requests for FY23: Monday, 24 January 2022 FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment NEW: Additional Unicode Scripts for Support in Internationalized Domain Names Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 05 January 2022 Closed for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 15 February 2022 CLOSES WEDNESDAY: ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 22 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2022 CLOSES NEXT WEEK: EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Thursday, 13 January 2022 ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 07 December 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 07 February 2022 REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature The Information Transparency Initiative reached an important milestone with the release of an improved Public Comment feature. This enhanced feature is part of the ICANN organization's ongoing commitment to increase the findability and transparency of our information. Read more about the improvements! See upcoming proceedings. Infographic: What is Public Comment? Step-by-Step Public Comment Submission Guidelines Zoom Replay: Public Comment Submission Training Zoom Replay: Public Comment User Experience Demonstration Volume 4, Issue 2 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 10 January 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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Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO seeks volunteers for a GRC subgroup, drafting the ccNSO Conflict of Interest Guideline
by Joke Braeken Jan. 4, 2022

Jan. 4, 2022

Dear All. The ccNSO Council requested the ccNSO Guideline Review Committee (GRC) to create a ccNSO Conflict of Internet (COI) Guideline. The GRC seeks volunteers for a subgroup that will focus specifically on this task. The ccNSO Secretariat now launches this call for volunteers. Who can join the GRC COI subgroup? Representatives from ccTLD Managers who are ccNSO members. Membership in the ccNSO is open to entities and organisations responsible for managing an ISO 3166 country-code top-level domain. To ensure timely participation and start of this effort, the volunteers may participate in the proceedings of the sub-group of the GRC on equal footing as the GRC members, from the moment onwards the ccNSO Secretariat receives your expression of interest. Working method The committee meets every two weeks on Zoom. The working language of the committee is English. The sub-group is expected to start its activities in February 2022. Participation in the sub-group ends, once the sub-group closes. How to apply? Send your Expressions of Interest (EoI) to join the GRC sub-group to joke.braeken(a)icann.org The deadline for volunteering is Friday, 14 January 2022 (23:59 UTC). You will be required to consent to ICANN processing your personal data for the purpose of serving on the GRC COI sub-group under ICANN's data protection policy. Next steps The sub-group is expected to present a first draft of the ccNSO Conflict of Interest Guideline to the ccNSO Council by May 2022. Links * About the GRC<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/grc.htm> * ICANN COI: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/coi-en Which mentions: “Section 1.4. ICANN will encourage Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees and other ICANN-related bodies, as appropriate, to consider implementing the principles and practices of this COI Policy as relevant.” Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Monday, 3 January 2022 | Register Now: ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar
by ICANN Community Digest Jan. 3, 2022

Jan. 3, 2022

Monday, 3 January 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 Webinars REMINDER: Register for ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar Information Sharing REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Additional Budget Request Process FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations of ICANN Board Consideration ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature Webinars REMINDER: Register for ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar The ICANN will host a webinar on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 1500 UTC to provide the community with an update on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Phase. The webinar will present background and assumptions around costs and fees, the ICANN org analysis and considerations, and some questions for discussion. The webinar will be presented in English with interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish available through the Adigo dial-in line. Video and audio recordings will be published on the SSAD ODP webpage. Register here. Information Sharing REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are invited to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors for ICANN75-ICANN77. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role, for a total of up to seven mentors. Nominations should be submitted by Friday, 25 February 2022 to fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Read more. REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions The ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, 11 March 2022 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated 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 Monday, 21 March 2022 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN74. Learn more about the nomination process. Submit your nominations. Additional Budget Request Process Deadline to submit requests for FY23: Monday, 24 January 2022 FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 22 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2022 EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Thursday, 13 January 2022 ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 07 December 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 07 February 2022 REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature The Information Transparency Initiative reached an important milestone with the release of an improved Public Comment feature. This enhanced feature is part of the ICANN organization's ongoing commitment to increase the findability and transparency of our information. Read more about the improvements! See upcoming proceedings. Infographic: What is Public Comment? Step-by-Step Public Comment Submission Guidelines Zoom Replay: Public Comment Submission Training Zoom Replay: Public Comment User Experience Demonstration Volume 4, Issue 1 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 06 January 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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ALAC update
by Joke Braeken Jan. 3, 2022

Jan. 3, 2022

Dear All, First and foremost, my very best wishes for 2022! Happy New Year! Please find enclosed the latest written update by Segun Akano, ccNSO appointed liaison to ALAC. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Online decision: Appointment volunteers to serve on the ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel
by Joke Braeken Dec. 23, 2021

Dec. 23, 2021

Dear All, Today, 22 December at noon UTC, the call for volunteers for two (2) volunteers to serve on the ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel closed. (See the call for volunteers here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09dec21-en.htm>). Two (2) volunteers stepped forward: Javier Rua and Margarita Valdes. Please find their motivation letters enclosed. Council needs to appoint 2 representatives by 26 January 2022, to allow them to take their seat shortly afterwards, when the selection panel starts its work. You are therefore requested to appoint Javier and Margarita to serve on the ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel. Please use the Council mailing list If you any question, concern and/or object to the appointment, by 7 January 2022, 23.59 UTC. Thank you and kind regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Thursday, 23 December 2021 | Register Now for ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar
by ICANN Community Digest Dec. 23, 2021

Dec. 23, 2021

Thursday, 23 December 2021 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. ICANN offices will be closed from Friday, 24 December 2021 through Friday, 31 December 2021 and reopen on Monday, 3 January 2022. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents Webinars NEW: Register for ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar Information Sharing NEW: Our Thanks and Best Wishes for a Happy 2022 NEW: ICANN's 2021 LAC Engagement Sessions Reached over 3,000 Stakeholders NEW: Update: Sharing Recent ICANN Work Stream 2 Implementation Progress NEW: Reflecting on 2021 and Preparing for the 2022 January ICANN Board Workshop NEW: ICANN Presents Estimated SSAD Costs and Fees to GNSO Council NEW: Reflecting Back on 2021 at ICANN NEW: ICANN Launches New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase REMINDER: ICANN73 NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline Extended REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Additional Budget Request Process FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment NEW: Initial Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs Report Published ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations of ICANN Board Consideration ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature Webinars NEW: Register for ICANN's Next SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar The ICANN will host a webinar on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 1500 UTC to provide the community with an update on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Phase. The webinar will present background and assumptions around costs and fees, the org's analysis and considerations, and some questions for discussion. The webinar will be presented in English with interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish available through the Adigo dial-in line. Video and audio recordings will be published on the SSAD ODP webpage. Register here. Information Sharing NEW: Our Thanks and Best Wishes for a Happy 2022 On behalf of the ICANN Board and organization (org), we wish to thank the ICANN community for another year of dedicated work in service of ICANN's mission. The fact that ICANN's work, to preserve a single, interoperable Internet, has continued to progress in a year of challenges and uncertainty is a testament to not only to the strength of the ICANN multistakeholder model, but to the tenacity and dedication of the individuals that make up our community. Read more. NEW: ICANN's 2021 LAC Engagement Sessions Reached over 3,000 Stakeholders We are pleased to announce that ICANN's Technical Engagement team (OCTO-TE) from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) in collaboration with the Latin America and Caribbean Stakeholder Engagement team (LAC GSE) completed 41 capacity building sessions open to the entire region – with participants from over 45 countries and territories – for the year 2021. Over 3,000 people participated in these events. This included workshops, training sessions, webinars, tutorials, and speeches on topics such as the Domain Name System (DNS), Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), Universal Acceptance (UA), Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP), and WHOIS, among others. Read more. NEW: Update: Sharing Recent ICANN Work Stream 2 Implementation Progress WS2 of the Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-ACCT) is a fiscal year 2022 (FY22) priority. It represents over 100 accountability and transparency-related recommendations, directed at the org, ICANN Board, and the ICANN community, which serve to ensure ICANN remains accountable to the multistakeholder community. Read more. NEW: Reflecting on 2021 and Preparing for the 2022 January ICANN Board Workshop Blog post from Maarten Botterman: On behalf of the ICANN Board, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has given their time and effort to advancing ICANN's mission during 2021. Despite uncertainty and challenges, the ICANN Community, Organization (Org), and Board worked tirelessly together to ensure that we stay on mission, progress our work, and do so in a spirit of collaboration and productivity. Thank you for all you have done – with a full recognition of all the challenges that the year has brought to us, jointly and individually. Read more. NEW: ICANN Presents Estimated SSAD Costs and Fees to GNSO Council ICANN org has completed its assessment and potential design for the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) as a part of the Operational Design Phase (ODP). The Operational Design Assessment (ODA) is the final outcome of the ODP, which we expect to deliver to the ICANN Board and publish in February 2022. With this work, we have reached a significant milestone in supporting the Board's preparation to consider the Recommendations 1-18 of the Final Report of the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Phase 2. Read more. NEW: Reflecting Back on 2021 at ICANN Blog post from Göran Marby: As 2021 comes to a close, I am reflecting on another year where the work of the ICANN Board, community, and organization has exceeded expectations. While I had hoped that my 2020 end-of-year blog would be the last one in which I spoke about unprecedented challenges, this year has again been a testament to the strength of the multistakeholder model in meeting the demands of an ever-evolving Internet ecosystem, at a time when we all depend on the Internet more than ever. Read more. NEW: ICANN Launches New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase On 14 September, we announced a Board decision that directed the ICANN organization (org) President and CEO to conduct an Operational Design Phase (ODP) for the recommendations contained in the Final Report of the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process. As part of this decision, the ICANN President and CEO was to advise the Board when the work of the ODP would be initiated within the org. After three months of preparations on organizing and allocating resources to execute the work, the org has advised the Board that it is beginning the ODP. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN73 NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline Extended The deadline to submit applications for the ICANN73 NextGen@ICANN Program has been extended. The closing date for applications is now Friday, 31 December 2021. Read more. REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are invited to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors for ICANN75-ICANN77. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role, for a total of up to seven mentors. Nominations should be submitted by Friday, 25 February 2022 to fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org Read more. REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SO) and Advisory Committees (AC), the ICANN Board, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, 11 March 2022 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated 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 Monday, 21 March 2022 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN74. Learn more about the nomination process here. Submit your nominations here. Additional Budget Request Process FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment NEW: Initial Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 22 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2022 EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Thursday, 13 January 2022 ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 07 December 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 07 February 2022 REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature The Information Transparency Initiative has reached another important milestone with the release of an improved Public Comment feature. This enhanced feature is part of the ICANN organization's ongoing commitment to increase the findability and transparency of our information. Read more about the improvements! See upcoming proceedings. Infographic: What is Public Comment? Step-by-Step Public Comment Submission Guidelines Zoom Replay: Public Comment Submission Training Zoom Replay: Public Comment User Experience Demonstration Volume 3, Issue 94 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 03 January 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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Approval chair an vice-chair SOPC
by Bart Boswinkel Dec. 22, 2021

Dec. 22, 2021

Dear all, Yesterday (20 December) the SOPC nominated Andreas Musielak (.de) as chair and Irina Danelia (.ru) as vice-chair and both have accepted their nomination. In accordance with the Guideline: WG/Committee (Vice-) Chair Nomination Process (https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-annex…) the Council needs to appoint the chair and vice-chair by 31 December 2021, to allow them to take their seat on 1 January 2022, when Giovanni steps down. You are therefore requested to appoint Andreas and Irina as chair and vice-chair respectively. Please use the Council list If you any question, concern and/or object to the appointment by 23 December 2021, 23.59 UTC. Thank you and kind regards, Bart

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Monday, 20 December 2021 | ICANN73 Revised Dates Announced
by ICANN Community Digest Dec. 20, 2021

Dec. 20, 2021

Monday, 20 December 2021 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. ICANN offices will be closed from Friday, 24 December 2021 through Friday, 31 December 2021 and reopen on Monday, 3 January 2022. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents Information Sharing NEW: Revised Dates for ICANN73 Virtual Community Forum REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions REMINDER: ICANN73 NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline Extended REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open Additional Budget Request Process FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations of ICANN Board Consideration ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature Information Sharing NEW: Revised Dates for ICANN73 Virtual Community Forum Today, ICANN announced that the ICANN73 Virtual Community Forum, initially scheduled to begin on 5 March 2022, will now be held from 7 to 10 March 2022. The meeting will take place in the Atlantic Standard Time zone (UTC -4). Registration for ICANN73 is open and you must register to participate. The ICANN73 Prep Week schedule has also been adjusted to 22-24 February. Read more. REMINDER: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SO) and Advisory Committees (AC), the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is 11 March 2022 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Read more. REMINDER: ICANN73 NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline Extended The deadline to submit applications for the ICANN73 NextGen@ICANN Program has been extended. The closing date for applications is now Friday, 31 December 2021. 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 Monday, 21 March 2022 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN74. Learn more about the nomination process here. Submit your nominations here. REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are invited to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors for ICANN75-ICANN77. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role, for a total of up to seven mentors. Nominations should be submitted by Friday, 25 February 2022 to fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org Read more. Additional Budget Request Process FY22 Decisions FY23 Principles 30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings Public Comment ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 22 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2022 EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Thursday, 13 January 2022 ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 07 December 2021 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 07 February 2022 REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature The Information Transparency Initiative has reached another important milestone with the release of an improved Public Comment feature. This enhanced feature is part of the ICANN organization's ongoing commitment to increase the findability and transparency of our information. Read more about the improvements! See upcoming proceedings. Infographic: What is Public Comment? Step-by-Step Public Comment Submission Guidelines Zoom Replay: Public Comment Submission Training Zoom Replay: Public Comment User Experience Demonstration Volume 3, Issue 94 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 23 December 2021 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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