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Written updates: please review (December edition)
by Joke Braeken Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Hello All, The December edition of the ccNSO working group and committee updates is out now. Please find it here. The link is also posted on the council wiki page for today. Please review the updates as proposed for the groups where you have been appointed as council liaison. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfqKZPoC6OyDoQv-xkjP-pLNq014Ra2eS76y_AS… Thanks much. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Final agenda
by Bart Boswinkel Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear all, Please find included the final agenda The update relates to the appointments under item 16 of the agenda Kind regards, Bart

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Note re participation GNSO PDP item 17 on the agenda
by Bart Boswinkel Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Dear all, Please find included note Nick prepared from a DASC / ccNSO perspective on participation in the GNSO PDP, Kind regards, Bart

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For your consideration: ccNSO Council Election Report for 2026
by Joke Braeken Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Dear Council members, Please find enclosed the ccNSO Council Election Report for 2026, for your consideration during Council meeting 224 on 18 December. See agenda item 15.b: Adoption Council election report Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mlJPTnTwZSz2TYBm26xcbTM42WAisZ-y9uwHvfX… The report – as well as other background materials - have been added to the Council workspace for this meeting. https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/K4wlBg Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Outcome RZERC Selection Process by Council
by Joke Braeken Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Dear Council members, The selection process for one member to RZERC has now closed. The selected candidate is Frederico Neves. Please find the vote results – anonymized – in the enclosed PDF. The ccNSO Council vote tracker has been updated as well: 15 out of 17 Councillors voted. Frederico will be formally appointed by Council at the upcoming Council meeting on Thursday, 18 December. See draft resolution under agenda item 16, in the updated Council agenda for meeting 224. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mlJPTnTwZSz2TYBm26xcbTM42WAisZ-y9uwHvfX… Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 at 18:27 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: RZERC selection: process information Dear Council members, The call for one (1) ccNSO volunteer to serve on the Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC) has closed. Four candidates have applied. Councillors eligible to vote must now select the ccNSO appointee, by ranking the candidates. Reminder: The selected appointee must have substantial expertise and a deep, demonstrable technical understanding of the DNS and its underlying architecture. To rank the candidates, eligible Council members will receive a personalized survey link separately. The deadline to respond to the survey is Monday, 15 December 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Applicants and motivation statements Below is the list of applicants and their submitted qualification and motivation statements: · Jaromír Talíř, .cz “I believe that 19 years working for CZ.NIC gave me enough experience required for this position. I was part of the team building open source registry FRED and also DNS anycast we use to operate .CZ TLD. I was also responsible to coordinate first algorithm rollover in TLD space in 2010 and first rollover to ECDSA algorithm in TLD space in 2018. This ECDSA rollover was only possible after a year long enforcem of RZM update that enabled using ECDSA in root zone. I'd be honored to have opportunity to represent ccTLD community in RZERC.” · Abdalmonem Galila, Egypt IDN ccTLD “Director of Numbering Affairs, IDN ccTLD Manager, Technical Consultant, Electronics and Communication Engineer.” · Ahmed Landi, .ke “With extensive experience in systems administration, network security, and managing critical IT infrastructure, I bring a deep technical skill set aligned with RZERC’s mission. My background includes expertise in cybersecurity strategies, domain management, and operational resilience” · Frederico A C Neves, .br “Long time developer, operator and standards development participant for the DNS protocol.” Selection Process and next steps This selection process is governed by the applicable ccNSO guideline. See section 8.4, including 8.4.1. (conflict of interest) and 8.4.2 (selection by councillors) https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-ccnso… On 16 December, after closure of the deadline to respond to the survey, 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. The Secretariat will also include a resolution for decision at the 18 December Council meeting, to formally appoint the delegate. The ccNSO Secretariat will inform relevant ICANN staff about the outcome of the selection for the ccNSO appointed delegate, and will thank all that stepped forward. Background & Links * Call for volunteers: see enclosed * 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…

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Reminder, call for Input: Hot Internet Governance Topics
by Joke Braeken Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Dear all, This is a reminder regarding the call for input by the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee. Please provide your input through the survey no later than 12 January, end of day. https://forms.gle/UoCeykbSD91a5RK1A Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025 at 13:45 To: "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org>, "ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org" <ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org>, ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Call for Input: Hot Internet Governance Topics Dear All, The ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) invites the community to share their perspectives on the most pressing Internet governance topics emerging in their regions since the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting — and looking ahead. What are the notable policy, legislative, or regulatory developments related to the Internet in your region? Any issues, discussions or initiatives that affect ccTLDs or the wider Internet ecosystem in your region? What issues are local stakeholders (government, operators, civil society, business) prioritizing in Internet governance discussions? Let us know! Your insights will help the IGLC map regional priorities, identify trends, and shape its ongoing work. How to contribute: Please provide your input through the survey no later than 12 January, end of day. https://forms.gle/UoCeykbSD91a5RK1A What happens next: The IGLC will review and discuss all community input during its mid-January meeting. Your contribution helps ensure a diverse and globally representative understanding of Internet governance developments. We encourage everyone to participate. BACKGROUND The ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.ht…> supports ccTLDs in navigating Internet governance issues. In June 2024, it released “Towards WSIS+20: The GDC, SDGs, and Why They Matter to ccTLDs [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announc…>”, examining the implications of WSIS+20 and the Global Digital Compact. The committee also created the Internet Governance Heat Map [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/USF…> to track regional priorities and emerging topics, and participates in ICANN meetings and other events to address issues such as geographical indications, the digital divide, how ccTLDs contribute to sustainable development goals, and more. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Fwd: Request for a meeting with NomCom & ccNSO Council
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

FYI ******************************************* 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. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM Subject: Re: Request for a meeting with NomCom & ccNSO Council To: Tom Barrett <tbarrett(a)encirca.com> Cc: <ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org>, NomCom Operations Team < nomcom-ops-team(a)icann.org>, <nomcomleadership(a)icann.org> Dear Tom No problem with having the call in early January. How about Wed 7.Jan or Thu 8.Jan at 12 UTC ? 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. ******************************************* On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM Tom Barrett <tbarrett(a)encirca.com> wrote: > Dear Alejandra, > > > Thank you for reaching out. The NomCom is unfortunately unable to meet > with the ccNSO in December, as we are preparing for the launch of the > NomCom application portal on December 18. > > > Can we meet in early January instead? say the week of January 5th? > > > best regards, > > > Tom > > > > *From: *Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> > *Date: *Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM > *To: *NomCom Chairs <NomCom-Chairs(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *NomCom Operations Team <nomcom-ops-team(a)icann.org>, ccNSO > Secretariat <ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *[Ext] Request for a meeting with NomCom & ccNSO Council > > > > Dear Tom > > > > I hope this email finds you well. > > Following up on the NomCom's request for input received on 24 November, > the ccNSO Council would like to meet with the NomCom to discuss: > > 1. The skills and requirements that the ccNSO Council seeks in a > candidate. > 2. The overall NomCom process. > > > - As part of this topic, I would like to note that the ccNSO Council > raised an observation about the ICANN Board’s leadership continuity during > the joint Board and ccNSO session in Dublin. > > We kindly propose the following options for a virtual meeting: > > - Tuesday, 16 December at 12:00 UTC > - Wednesday, 17 December at 12:00 UTC > > Please let us know which one works best for you. > > > > 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. > ******************************************* > Schedule a call with me. > https://calendar.app.google/BrESmtfgCG4tutSu7 > > Thomas Barrett > President > EnCirca, Inc > +1.781.942.9975 (office) > 400 W. Cummings Park, Suite 1725 > Woburn, MA 01801 USA >

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December ccNSO Council Teleconference (236) | 17 December at 12:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Dear Council, The December ccNSO Council Teleconference (236) is scheduled for 17 December at 12:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96866139465?pwd=0bR92MCkkU8BKb1F9ICaUQYgLmpE7M.1 Meeting ID: 968 6613 9465 Passcode: ccNSO-0236 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDdK Thank you!

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November ccNSO Council Teleconference (235) | 19 November at 18:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Dear Council, The November ccNSO Council Teleconference (235) is scheduled for 19 November at 18:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/92263979007?pwd=GwbDfRhEtYjLOPOA4UUVNtfBGadiDb.1 Meeting ID: 922 6397 9007 Passcode: ccNSO-0235 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HwDcK Thank you!

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December ccNSO Council Teleconference (236) | 17 December at 12:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Dear Council, The December ccNSO Council Teleconference (236) is scheduled for 17 December at 12:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96866139465?pwd=0bR92MCkkU8BKb1F9ICaUQYgLmpE7M.1 Meeting ID: 968 6613 9465 Passcode: ccNSO-0236 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDdK Thank you!

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