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Pre-ICANN72 ccTLD News Sessions: Apply now for a speaking slot
by Joke Braeken Aug. 2, 2021

Aug. 2, 2021

Dear All, Do you have a best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with the broader community? A recent market development from your ccTLD, or perhaps some legal or operational news that is engaging, relevant and informative to other ccTLDs from across the world? We want to hear from you! On 6 and 7 October 2021, there will be the next edition of the virtual ccTLD News Sessions, organized by the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC). The MPC has now issued a call for presentations and is seeking speakers on a variety of ccTLD-related topics. The deadline for submitting a presentation proposal is 13 September 2021 (23:59 UTC). How to apply? Please send your presentation proposal – including the information below - to Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than 13 September 2021 (23:59 UTC) * Title of your presentation * First name of the presenter * Last name of the presenter * ccTLD of the presenter * Short summary of your presentation (max 10 sentences) * Profile picture, to be used when promoting the agenda Next steps Each proposal for a presentation is reviewed and evaluated by MPC. The agenda for the upcoming ccTLD News Session will become public mid-September 2021. A preparatory meeting for presenters will be held on 23 September, followed by a dry-run on 30 September. There will be 2 options to participate to the pre-ICANN71 Virtual ccTLD News Sessions: Wednesday, 6 October 2021 (13 UTC) and Thursday, 7 October 2021 (6 UTC). Each session will have a separate agenda. The ccNSO Meeting Programme Committee looks forward to your suggestions. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken On behalf of the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee About the ccTLD News Sessions Previous editions of the ccTLD News Sessions had an excellent collection of case studies, statistics, new developments, trends and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been a part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years and has provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. For reference, the most recent session was held prior to ICANN71. The presentations and recordings are available at https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ICANN71+%7C+ccNSO+Members+Me… Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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The ccNSO membership supports the ccNSO Council's recommendation to adopt the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs
by Joke Braeken July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

Dear All, The ccPDP3-retirement vote is now closed. This is to inform you about the results and to thank those who voted. This vote was to determine whether the ccNSO membership supports the ccNSO Council's recommendation to adopt the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs. Voting closed on Wednesday, 28 July 2021 (23:59 UTC). Election Results At the closure of the vote, 100 ccNSO members out of 172 (58 %) casted their votes: Total Ballots Cast (including duplicates): 107 Ballots Counted (excluding duplicates): 100 Voters Who Haven't Voted: 72 94 voters supported the ccNSO Council's recommendation to adopt the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs, and 6 voters did not support the recommendation. Next Steps A report on the voting will be sent to the Issue Manager. The report will be included in the Draft Board Report, which - after approval by the ccNSO Councill - will be submitted to the ICANN Board of Directors, as per Annex B, section 14 of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexB>. FAQ FAQ#1. What was this vote about? To determine whether the ccNSO Community supports the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs FAQ#2. Who was eligible to vote? The ballots were sent to the e-mail address of the primary contacts of each ccNSO Member. FAQ#3. When did the election close? The election is now closed. Voting ended 28 July 2021, at 23:59 UTC FAQ#4. What is the policy about? 1. The trigger event for a ccTLD retirement process. The retirement process starts with the removal of a country code from the ISO3166-1 list of country names. For exceptionally reserved domain names, the trigger event is the fact that the ISO Maintenance Agency makes changes to the reserved 2-letter codes. For IDN ccTLDs, the trigger event will be identified under the ccNSO policy on the (de)selection of IDN ccTLD strings (ccPDP4). Note: · the trigger is the removal of a country code, not the country code Top Level Domain · RFC1591: IANA (the IANA Functions Operator) is not in the business of determining what is and what is not a country. ISO has a process to determine this. 2. Impact of the trigger event on the Root Zone Database. Once a country code is removed from the ISO3166-1 list, the ccTLD MUST be removed from the DNS rootzone database. The rationale for this is that the link between the ISO3166-list and the list of ccTLDs should be maintained. Also, the ISO Maintenance Agency should be able to assign a 2-letter code to a new Territory. 3. ccTLD retirement process. Once there is a trigger event, the IANA Functions Operator sends a notice of retirement to the ccTLD Manager, with an invitation to discuss a retirement plan. The removal of the ccTLD from the root zone is foreseen to happen 5 years after the retirement notice. The ccTLD manager - together with PTI - can potentially agree to extend this deadline, with an additional 5 years. FAQ#5. Does this policy apply to all ccTLDs? The policy is directed at ICANN, and is within scope of the ccNSO policy development process, as stated in Annex C of the ICANN Bylaws. FAQ#6. Where can I read more? * To learn more about the election, the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs, as well as ccNSO Council's Recommendation to adopt the proposed policy, go to https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-06jul21-en.htm<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announc…> * Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexB> describes the process that governs the ccNSO policy development process. (PDP) Many thanks to those who voted! Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Thursday, 29 July 2021 - Kamel Award Deadline Approaches, Public Comment Trainings Next Week
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

Thursday, 29 July 2021 ICANN Community Leadership 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 NEXT WEEK: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing MONDAY: Nomination Period Closes for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building NEW: ICANN Board Action and Next Steps on the SSR2 Review NEW: SSAD ODP Community Questionnaire Extended to Thursday, 5 August NEXT WEEK: Request for Early Input: GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Now Open REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Webinars NEXT WEEK: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more. Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register Information Sharing MONDAY: Nomination Period Closes for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org. Read more. NEW: ICANN Board Action and Next Steps on the SSR2 Review On Monday, 25 January 2021, the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team delivered its Final Report to the ICANN Board. This achievement represents more than four years of research, evaluation, and consideration. The SSR Review is one of four Specific Reviews anchored in the ICANN Bylaws and relates to key elements of the ICANN Strategic Plan. The ICANN Bylaws require the ICANN Board to take action on the Final Report within six months. Read more. NEW: SSAD ODP Community Questionnaire Extended to Thursday, 5 August The community questionnaire will help determine how many potential users are expected to use the SSAD and the anticipated volume of requests if it is implemented. The questionnaire will play a critical role in assessing the feasibility and associated risks, costs, and resources required in the potential deployment of SSAD. Input is due by Thursday, 5 August at 23:59 UTC. Read more. NEXT WEEK: Request for Early Input: GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here. Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea. Applications are due by Sunday, 8 August 2021. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed here. REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 55 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 02 August 2021 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 | Your action is required by Monday, 2 August 2021 (23:59 UTC) : selection CSC candidate
by Joke Braeken July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

Dear Councilors This is an urgent reminder. To date, 7 out of 18 Councilors confirmed their preference ranking for the future member of the CSC. Please review the application material and select your preferred candidate – taking into account the candidate qualification requirements – by sending an email to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> , no later than Monday, 2 August 2021 (23:59 UTC) Instructions Your most preferred candidate should receive two (2) points, and the second and 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 the selection process. Go to https://community.icann.org/display/ccNSOCWS/Council+vote+tracker+-+2021 Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor 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: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 26 July 2021 at 17:44 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Your action is required: selection CSC candidate Dear Councillors, The ccNSO secretariat is now initiating the selection process whereby the ccNSO Councillors are required to select a candidate to become a member of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC), which ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. You are now expected to review the applications and rank the candidates, based on how well the candidates meet the set of requirements as listed in the call for expression of interest. Further instructions are included below. = = = Your action is required by Monday, 2 August 2021 (23:59 UTC) = = = Please find the additional materials as submitted by the candidates attached, as well as the information they submitted in the application form (see excel file enclosed). 2 candidates applied to become a CSC member (in chronological order): * Hank Nussbacher (.il) – AP region * Frederico Augusto de Carvalho Neves (.br) – LAC region Note: * Hank selected the AF-region in the application form, but ICANN lists Israel as part of the AP region. * Frederico Neves (.br) was appointed in June 2021 for the remainder of Alejandra's term. He now submitted his application for the term starting 1 October 2021. Background The ccNSO Council issued a call for expressions of interest targeted at candidates from either the African, Asia-Pacific, Latin American And Carribean or North American region to become a member of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) The call for volunteers closed Friday, 23 July 2021 (23:59 UTC). Read the call for EoI here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-07jul21-en.htm [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announc…> The selection happens according to the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Appointment Procedures as published onhttps://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccn… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/fiel…> Term of Appointment In accordance with the charter of the CSC, the regular term of appointment shall be two (2) years. Next term start: 1 October 2021. A member may be re-appointed for two additional terms (in total 3 terms). For an overview of the current members and liaisons, go to https://www.icann.org/en/csc/members-liaisons In April 2021 one of the two current ccNSO appointed members on the CSC, Alejandra Reynoso, indicated she wants to step down from the CSC as she was elected Chair of the ccNSO. Following a call for expressions of interest and a Council selection process, Frederico Neves (.br) was appointed in June 2021 for the remainder of Alejandra's term. INSTRUCTIONS Please review the application material and select your preferred candidate – taking into account the candidate qualification requirements – by sending an email to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> , no later than Monday, 2 August 2021 (23:59 UTC) !!! Your most preferred candidate should receive two (2) points, and the second and 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 the selection process. Go to https://community.icann.org/display/ccNSOCWS/Council+vote+tracker+-+2021 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 on Tuesday, 3 July 2021. Selection Process After closure of the call for volunteers, the materials submitted will be sent to the ccNSO Councillors eligible to select the members for the roles of CSC member. 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 on Tuesday, 3 July 2021. Candidate qualification requirements ccNSO candidates are expected to have the support of a ccTLD manager (whether members or non-member of the ccNSO). CSC members will be selected based on how well they meet the following set of skills and experience: * Direct experience and knowledge of the IANA naming function * Analytical skills, ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative evidence, and capacity to draw conclusions purely based on evidence. * Experience in managing and/or participating in committees (e.g. meeting coordination, reporting, and escalation) in order to contribute meaningfully to CSC processes * Demonstrated ability in relationship management to support diplomatic discussion, consensus driven decision making, and productive negotiation * Excellent communication skills in order to represent ccTLD interests and to keep the ccNSO and broader ccTLD community informed on progress * Ability to work and communicate in written and spoken English. Further a candidate: * Should commit to actively participate in the activities of the CSC on an on-going basis * Should be employed or have active backing by a ccTLD manager and should demonstrate the support by the ccTLD manager in respect to the required time commitment to participate actively in the CSC. In addition, and in accordance with the charter of the CSC, only if a candidate is considered to meet the above criteria the following diversity criteria should be taken into account: * Geographic regions; * Gender diversity; * Type, experience and size of ccTLD manager. The Customer Standing Committee (CSC) is comprised of representatives with direct experience and knowledge of IANA naming functions. Please refer to the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection or the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> for the full text of the CSC scope and responsibilities. About the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSCis responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier's (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Online decision: ccNSO ICANN Learn Course
by Joke Braeken July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

Dear Councilors, During ccNSO Council Meeting 175, held on 22 July 2021 (noon UTC), it was decided to defer the resolution regarding agenda item 11 to an online decision. I am now sending you the resolution for your consideration. If you have any questions or comments, please respond to the ccNSO Council mailing list by Thursday, 5 August 2021, 23.59 UTC. If there are no objection by that time, the resolution is considered to be accepted. Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council supports the OISC suggestion to undertake an extensive review of the ccNSO Course on ICANN Learn before translating the course in the various languages ICANN provides translations. The Council requests the Chair of the Council to inform ICANN Org accordingly and defer further communication and decisions around the review and translation to the OISC. The OISC is requested to take all steps necessary to start and complete the review as soon as possible, including but not limited to seeking volunteers to assist in the review, and developing a work plan and report to the Council on a regularly basis. Background The ccNSO Council previously asked ask ICANN Org to translate the current ccNSO Course on ICANN Learn into the various languages in which ICANN provides translations, following one of the recommendations coming out of the 2nd Organizational ccNSO Review. In response, ICANN Org suggested a course revision, to ensure it is up to date and aligns with other online courses on the ICANN Learn platform. The ccNSO Outreach and Involvement Standing Committee (OISC) reviewed the course and ICANN Org’s suggestions. Going over the document and ICANN Org suggestions the OISC identified 2 potential paths forward: * Option 1: First, make minor adjustments to the course, such as typos and grammar corrections, and have the course translated. As a next step, a more extensive revision of the content is needed. * Option 2: Start with an extensive revision of the current course, addressing both content, accessibility, and other aspects, and then request the translation of the revised course. This would require the Council to inform ICANN Org accordingly as Council requested a translation of the current course. Note that under both options, the ccNSO will need to create a small team to review and update the course. This small group should relate to the OISC. The OISC suggests option 2 as a course of action: do an extensive revision of the current course first, addressing both content, accessibility, and other aspects, and then request the translation of the revised course. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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We seek your input: proposals for ICANN72 plenary sessions on topics of community-wide interest
by Joke Braeken July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021

Dear All, I am forwarding you an email on behalf of Barbara Povse (.si | MPC Chair) regarding a request for topic proposals for ICANN72 plenary sessions on topics of community-wide interest. (Deadline: 4 August - noon UTC). Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> === === === === === Dear All, I am writing you today, since the ccNSO representatives on the ICANN72 SO/AC leaders planning committee seek your feedback regarding potential ICANN72 plenary sessions, addressing topics of higher interest to the broader ICANN community. Should you have suggestions for further topics of higher interest to be organized as a plenary sessions at ICANN72, your input is much appreciated. Kindly send me and joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> your proposals, including: * session title * short description of the session (max. 250 words) * rationale and desired outcomes * session format * session leaders and/or facilitators * how other SO/ACs are involved and information regarding the community-wide interest The deadline for this is 4 August - noon UTC. Moreover, this is to inform you that the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) evaluated the feedback<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/meetings/icann71/evaluation.htm> received following the IANN71 June meeting. Thank you to those who provided input! The MPC started planning for the upcoming virtual ICANN72 Virtual Annual General Meeting. As number of sessions will be held pre-ICANN72: * the ccTLD community webinar, targeted at newcomers and those that would like to learn more about the work of the ccNSO * 2 editions of the ccTLD News Session. More news, including a call for presenters, will follow shortly. Regarding the ICANN72 ccNSO Members Meeting: Keep an eye out for the ccNSO ICANN meetings Workspace: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ICANN+Meetings. Information will be added as soon as it becomes available. Thank you and best regards, Barbara Povše (MPC Chair) === === === === === Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Fwd: cxDA Letter to ICANN re ALAC
by Alejandra Reynoso July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

Dear Councillors Please find below an email from Garth Miller (.cx) and my response. Best regards, Alejandra -- [image: Photograph] *Alejandra Reynoso*Investigación & Desarrollo | Dominios .gt *P:* +502 23688565 *E:* alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt 18 Ave. 11-95 Zona 15, V.H. III. (A-109) Guatemala, Guatemala www.gt ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alejandra Reynoso <alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt> Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 8:15 AM Subject: Re: cxDA Letter to ICANN re ALAC To: Garth Miller <garth.miller(a)cxda.org.cx> Cc: Nigel Roberts <nigel.roberts(a)board.icann.org>, Patricio Poblete < patricio.poblete(a)board.icann.org>, Marina Chibisova < marina.chibisova(a)cocca.org.nz>, Kane, Pat <pkane(a)verisign.com>, Brad Waugh <brad.waugh(a)iott.cc> Dear Garth Thank you for sharing this information. I will forward it to the ccNSO Council to keep them informed. Please note that the ccNSO Council is concerned and has notified the ALAC about it. The letter I sent on behalf of the Council to the ALAC chair is available at: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm Rest assured that the ccNSO Council is determined to work with the ALAC to try to ensure that this kind of situation does not happen again. Best regards, Alejandra -- [image: Photograph] *Alejandra Reynoso*Investigación & Desarrollo | Dominios .gt *P:* +502 23688565 *E:* alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt 18 Ave. 11-95 Zona 15, V.H. III. (A-109) Guatemala, Guatemala www.gt On Fri, Jul 23, 2021 at 5:56 PM Garth Miller <garth.miller(a)cxda.org.cx> wrote: > Dear Nigel, Patricio and Alejandra: > > Please find attached a letter sent to ICANN. It may be > shared where appropriate. > > The ICANN policy forums are places for discussion and education. They > should not be allowed to become schoolyards where bullies publicly amplify > falsehoods, whispers and unsubstantiated rumours they hear in the > corridors. > > For the speaker, Ms Raiche to offer as a defense that her attack should > have been aimed at the management of the Cocos Islands TLD, not the > Christmas Island TLD, is to miss the point entirely. > > It is difficult to overstate how inappropriate this sort of behaviour is. > > Garth Miller > Christmas Island Domain Administration Limited > >

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ccPDP3-ret: Final reminder to vote, status update election, FAQ
by Joke Braeken July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

Dear ccNSO members, Below is the latest status update regarding the ongoing election on the ccNSO Council's recommendation to adopt the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs. Total Ballots Cast (including duplicates): 99 Ballots Counted (excluding duplicates): 92 Voters Who Haven't Voted: 80 You may notice that the 50% quorum requirement has been met in the meanwhile. That being said, all votes matter, and this is a final reminder to please cast your vote, in case you have not done so yet. Voting closes Wednesday, 28 July 2021 (23:59 UTC). Below we also added some frequently asked questions and answers about this election. FAQ FAQ#1. What is this vote about? To determine whether the ccNSO Community supports the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs FAQ#2. Who can vote? The ballots have been sent to the e-mail address of the primary contacts of each ccNSO Member. Questions? Contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> FAQ#3. When will the election close? Voting ends 28 July 2021, at 23:59 UTC FAQ#4. What is the policy about? 1. The trigger event for a ccTLD retirement process. The retirement process starts with the removal of a country code from the ISO3166-1 list of country names. For exceptionally reserved domain names, the trigger event is the fact that the ISO Maintenance Agency makes changes to the reserved 2-letter codes. For IDN ccTLDs, the trigger event will be identified under the ccNSO policy on the (de)selection of IDN ccTLD strings (ccPDP4). Note: · the trigger is the removal of a country code, not the country code Top Level Domain · RFC1591: IANA (the IANA Functions Operator) is not in the business of determining what is and what is not a country. ISO has a process to determine this. 1. Impact of the trigger event on the Root Zone Database. Once a country code is removed from the ISO3166-1 list, the ccTLD MUST be removed from the DNS rootzone database. The rationale for this is that the link between the ISO3166-list and the list of ccTLDs should be maintained. Also, the ISO Maintenance Agency should be able to assign a 2-letter code to a new Territory. 2. ccTLD retirement process. Once there is a trigger event, the IANA Functions Operator sends a notice of retirement to the ccTLD Manager, with an invitation to discuss a retirement plan. The removal of the ccTLD from the root zone is foreseen to happen 5 years after the retirement notice. The ccTLD manager - together with PTI - can potentially agree to extend this deadline, with an additional 5 years. FAQ#5. Does this policy apply to all ccTLDs? The policy is directed at ICANN, and is within scope of the ccNSO policy development process, as stated in Annex C of the ICANN Bylaws. FAQ#6. Where can I read more about the ongoing election? To learn more about the ongoing election, the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs, as well as ccNSO Council's Recommendation to adopt the proposed policy, go to https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-06jul21-en.htm<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announc…> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Your action is required: selection CSC candidate
by Joke Braeken July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

Dear Councillors, The ccNSO secretariat is now initiating the selection process whereby the ccNSO Councillors are required to select a candidate to become a member of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC), which ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. You are now expected to review the applications and rank the candidates, based on how well the candidates meet the set of requirements as listed in the call for expression of interest. Further instructions are included below. = = = Your action is required by Monday, 2 August 2021 (23:59 UTC) = = = Please find the additional materials as submitted by the candidates attached, as well as the information they submitted in the application form (see excel file enclosed). 2 candidates applied to become a CSC member (in chronological order): * Hank Nussbacher (.il) – AP region * Frederico Augusto de Carvalho Neves (.br) – LAC region Note: * Hank selected the AF-region in the application form, but ICANN lists Israel as part of the AP region. * Frederico Neves (.br) was appointed in June 2021 for the remainder of Alejandra's term. He now submitted his application for the term starting 1 October 2021. Background The ccNSO Council issued a call for expressions of interest targeted at candidates from either the African, Asia-Pacific, Latin American And Carribean or North American region to become a member of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) The call for volunteers closed Friday, 23 July 2021 (23:59 UTC). Read the call for EoI here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-07jul21-en.htm The selection happens according to the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Appointment Procedures as published onhttps://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccn… Term of Appointment In accordance with the charter of the CSC, the regular term of appointment shall be two (2) years. Next term start: 1 October 2021. A member may be re-appointed for two additional terms (in total 3 terms). For an overview of the current members and liaisons, go to https://www.icann.org/en/csc/members-liaisons In April 2021 one of the two current ccNSO appointed members on the CSC, Alejandra Reynoso, indicated she wants to step down from the CSC as she was elected Chair of the ccNSO. Following a call for expressions of interest and a Council selection process, Frederico Neves (.br) was appointed in June 2021 for the remainder of Alejandra's term. INSTRUCTIONS Please review the application material and select your preferred candidate – taking into account the candidate qualification requirements – by sending an email to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> , no later than Monday, 2 August 2021 (23:59 UTC) !!! Your most preferred candidate should receive two (2) points, and the second and 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 the selection process. Go to https://community.icann.org/display/ccNSOCWS/Council+vote+tracker+-+2021 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 on Tuesday, 3 July 2021. Selection Process After closure of the call for volunteers, the materials submitted will be sent to the ccNSO Councillors eligible to select the members for the roles of CSC member. 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 on Tuesday, 3 July 2021. Candidate qualification requirements ccNSO candidates are expected to have the support of a ccTLD manager (whether members or non-member of the ccNSO). CSC members will be selected based on how well they meet the following set of skills and experience: * Direct experience and knowledge of the IANA naming function * Analytical skills, ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative evidence, and capacity to draw conclusions purely based on evidence. * Experience in managing and/or participating in committees (e.g. meeting coordination, reporting, and escalation) in order to contribute meaningfully to CSC processes * Demonstrated ability in relationship management to support diplomatic discussion, consensus driven decision making, and productive negotiation * Excellent communication skills in order to represent ccTLD interests and to keep the ccNSO and broader ccTLD community informed on progress * Ability to work and communicate in written and spoken English. Further a candidate: * Should commit to actively participate in the activities of the CSC on an on-going basis * Should be employed or have active backing by a ccTLD manager and should demonstrate the support by the ccTLD manager in respect to the required time commitment to participate actively in the CSC. In addition, and in accordance with the charter of the CSC, only if a candidate is considered to meet the above criteria the following diversity criteria should be taken into account: * Geographic regions; * Gender diversity; * Type, experience and size of ccTLD manager. The Customer Standing Committee (CSC) is comprised of representatives with direct experience and knowledge of IANA naming functions. Please refer to the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection or the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> for the full text of the CSC scope and responsibilities. About the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSCis responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier's (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Monday, 26 July 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

Monday, 26 July 2021 ICANN Community Leadership 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 TOMORROW: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing THIS WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Webinars TOMORROW: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar ICANN invites the community to join one of two public webinars to discuss planning for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Operating Plan and Budget (OP&B) for delivering the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. The webinar will explain the planning process, the proposed operational priorities for FY23, timelines, and key assumptions. ICANN welcomes the community's questions and comments. Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 00:00 UTC | Register Webinar 2 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 16:00 UTC | Register The annual OP&B for the IANA functions has two components: a budget and operating plan for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), the ICANN affiliate that performs the IANA functions, which outlines the planned activities and resources to deliver the core IANA functions. The second component includes the PTI budget plus additional programs and costs that the ICANN organization incurs overseeing and enabling the IANA functions. In addition to the webinars, the community has further opportunity to participate in this planning process. The draft plans will be put out for Public Comment in September before being considered for formal adoption in late 2021. REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more. Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register Information Sharing THIS WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming. To register, click here. REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org. Read more. REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea. Applications are due by Sunday, 8 August 2021. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed here. REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 54 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 29 July 2021 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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