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Join the MPC Webinar today, 20 January at 14 UTC
by Joke Braeken Jan. 20, 2021

Jan. 20, 2021

Dear All, You are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee chair Barbara Povse (.si). This webinar is targeted at potential MPC members and those want to learn more about the work of the MPC. When? The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 20 January 2021 at 14 UTC. What? 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. How? Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/97944859380?pwd=dkVhVjdtcWUwcnU5WnIyc29jRzN0UT09 Meeting ID: 979 4485 9380 Passcode: 9*6tnu&y!* Passcode: 5209205734 (phone only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeApl93Ix1 Background * 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 ccNSO MPC recently issued a call for volunteers. Closing date: Tuesday, 26 January 2020 (23:59 UTC). Read more here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18jan21-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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REMINDER: January ccNSO Council Call | 21 January @12:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 19, 2021

Jan. 19, 2021

Dear all, As a reminder, the December Council teleconference has been scheduled for 21 January at 12:00 UTC. Draft agenda is attached. Call details: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99124120212?pwd=TWl6ZUVjdkxpYy95OVROM20ybHVZQT09 Meeting ID: 991 2412 0212 Passcode: Council-01 Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/tABACQ (background material, attendance, recording, transcript will be posted as it becomes available) If you are unable to attend, please let Bart and I know as soon as possible. Thank you, Kim

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Re: [ccnso-council] Agenda item 10 | ccNSO Council Meeting 169 | 21 January 2021 | 12.00 (noon) UTC
by Joke Braeken Jan. 19, 2021

Jan. 19, 2021

Hello, This time with the attachments. Apologies. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 at 15:39 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Agenda item 10 | ccNSO Council Meeting 169 | 21 January 2021 | 12.00 (noon) UTC Hello everyone, Please find enclosed the materials for agenda item 10 on the agenda of the ccNSO Council, for its 169th meeting, held on 21 January at noon UTC. Item 10: Terms of Reference Outreach & Involvement Standing Committee Draft Terms of Reference: Scope, Composition and Working Methods Informational and discussion. The draft ToR are also available in this google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P-ElJMG8TiNoh4YpgaRdMRM-bHJFQRU7tnxdBKS… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1P-ElJMG8TiNo…> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Agenda item 10 | ccNSO Council Meeting 169 | 21 January 2021 | 12.00 (noon) UTC
by Joke Braeken Jan. 19, 2021

Jan. 19, 2021

Hello everyone, Please find enclosed the materials for agenda item 10 on the agenda of the ccNSO Council, for its 169th meeting, held on 21 January at noon UTC. Item 10: Terms of Reference Outreach & Involvement Standing Committee Draft Terms of Reference: Scope, Composition and Working Methods Informational and discussion. The draft ToR are also available in this google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P-ElJMG8TiNoh4YpgaRdMRM-bHJFQRU7tnxdBKS… Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Registration ICANN70
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 19, 2021

Jan. 19, 2021

Dear all, Registration for ICANN70 is now open! Please note this is a two-step process as registration will be necessary to access each ICANN70 session Zoom log in information. 1 - REGISTRATION: Information can be found on this page: https://events.icann.org/ICANNEventsPortal/icannmeetings/portal or follow instructions below. Please go to this link via an Incognito page if using Google (FILE/NEW INCOGNITO WINDOW): https://events.icann.org/icann70/registration 2- SCHEDULE ACCESS: Once you are registered, you will receive two emails: 1. The first email will be your registration confirmation within the next 5-10 minutes. 2. The second email will come within 15-30 minutes, and provide your access link to https://70.schedule.icann.org. The second email will contain a link asking you to "Claim your account". Please follow the steps to create a password for this event, which is not the same as your registration password (for security purposes), previous event passwords will also not work. Access and ability to log into the schedule platform can take up to 30 minutes after completing the registration process. The meeting schedule will be published in two phases: • Prep Week schedule posted on 26 February 2021 • Community Forum schedule posted on 1 March 2021 Important Note: Participation links will be posted 24-hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. Please let us know if you have any questions! Best, Kim

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REMINDER | ccTLD News Sessions | Call for presenters closes 10 February
by Joke Braeken Jan. 19, 2021

Jan. 19, 2021

Dear All, This is a reminder about a call for presentation proposals for the upcoming ccTLD News Session. The call closes Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). Further details can be found in the email below or in the announcement published here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12jan21-en.htm The MPC looks forward to your proposals! 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 Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 11 January 2021 at 18:02 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] ccTLD News Sessions | Call for presenters closes 10 February Dear All, The ccNSO Meetings Programme Working Group (MPC) is pleased to announce that it will organise another set of Virtual ccTLD News Sessions, scheduled to be held at the start of March 2021. The MPC seeks presentation proposals from the ccTLD community. Do you have a best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with your colleagues from across the world? You are kindly invited to submit your presentation proposal for the Virtual ccTLD News Sessions, covering for instance recent developments, ccTLD activities and ccTLD management related topics, both from an operational, marketing or legal point of view. ccTLD managers interested in presenting at the Virtual ccTLD News Session are kindly invited to contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). There will be 2 options to participate to the Virtual ccTLD News Sessions: * Virtual ccTLD News Session #1 | Tuesday, 9 March 2021 (19 UTC) * Virtual ccTLD News Session #2 | Thursday, 11 March 2021 (11 UTC) How to apply? Send the information below to Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than Wednesday, 10 February 2021 (23:59 UTC). * Exact 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 Please note: * Presentations are to be held in English. * The Virtual ccTLD News Session will be held via Zoom * A recording will be made available * The ccNSO Secretariat will share with you some tips and tricks on how to make a good presentation even more engaging, and how to present remotely via zoom. A prep session and dry run will be organised as well. = = = = = Next steps Each proposal for a presentation is reviewed and evaluated by MPC. The MPC expects to confirm the final selection of presenters during its meeting on 11 February. The agenda with the list of presentations will become public by 15 February. A preparatory meeting for presenters will be held on 23 February, followed by a dry-run on 4 March. The ccNSO Meeting Programme Committee looks forward to your suggestions. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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December minutes for review
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 18, 2021

Jan. 18, 2021

Dear Councilors, Here are the December minutes for review. Best, Kim

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Join the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee webinar (Wed, 20 January at 14 UTC)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 18, 2021

Jan. 18, 2021

Dear All, You are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee chair Barbara Povse (.si). This webinar is targeted at potential MPC members and those want to learn more about the work of the MPC. When? The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 20 January 2021 at 14 UTC. What? 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. How? Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/97944859380?pwd=dkVhVjdtcWUwcnU5WnIyc29jRzN0UT09 Meeting ID: 979 4485 9380 Passcode: 9*6tnu&y!* Passcode: 5209205734 (phone only) Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeApl93Ix1 Background * 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 ccNSO MPC recently issued a call for volunteers. Closing date: Tuesday, 26 January 2020 (23:59 UTC). Read more here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18jan21-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Monday, 18 January 2021
by ICANN Community Leadership Digest Jan. 18, 2021

Jan. 18, 2021

Monday, 18 January 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. Table of Contents Information Sharing NEW: ICANN70 Will Be Held as Virtual Community Forum DUE FRIDAY: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program REMINDER: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Information Sharing NEW: ICANN70 Will Be Held as Virtual Community Forum Announcement The ICANN Board has made the decision to convene ICANN70 as a Virtual Public Meeting due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This ICANN Public Meeting was initially planned to be held in Cancún, Mexico. In consultation with community leaders, the dates have been modified, and the ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum is now scheduled to be held 22-25 March 2021. DUE FRIDAY: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy ICANN org has shared a revised version of the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper. The new version follows community consultation during ICANN69, including written feedback by a number of community groups. The concept paper proposes an Operational Design Phase (ODP) that is to become part of the policy and implementation life cycle. The ICANN organization will conduct the ODP for consensus policy recommendations that are approved by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. The purpose of the ODP is to provide the Board with relevant information to decide, as required by the Bylaws, whether a recommendation is in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN. Please provide your input by Friday, 22 January 2021, to mary.wong(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here. The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Learn more. REMINDER: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. REMINDER: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more. REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here. REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process and submit your nominations here. Public Comment Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 Close Date: Friday, 22 January 2021 Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 Volume 3, Issue 5 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 21 January 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Outcome selection process: one volunteer (1) to serve as mentor in its Fellowship Program and one volunteer (1) to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee
by Joke Braeken Jan. 18, 2021

Jan. 18, 2021

Hello everyone, This is to inform you about the conclusion and outcome of the selection process for one volunteer (1) to serve as mentor in ICANN org’s Fellowship Program and one volunteer (1) to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. The selection process closed 15 January at 23:59 UTC. In the table below (see also in attachment), you will be able to find an overview of the ballot numbers, their date of receipt and the order of preference as listed by the individual council members. We have noted down Margarita’s abstention for the selection of the Fellowship Selection Committee member. Participation of councilors in selection processes is tracked here: https://community.icann.org/display/ccNSOCWS/Council+vote+tracker+-+2021 [Table Description automatically generated] The ccNSO needs to appoint one (1) Fellowship Program Mentor and one (1) Fellowship Program Selection Committee Member. The candidates with the most supportive votes: * For the role of Fellowship Program Mentor: Jenifer Lopez * For the role of Fellowship Program Selection Committee Member: Margarita Valdes. Next steps The candidate receiving most supportive votes for one of the aforementioned roles, is selected. The ccNSO Secretariat will inform relevant ICANN staff of the selection of the candidates, and will inform and thank all candidates. Background * ICANN invited its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate one volunteer (1) to serve as mentor in its Fellowship Program and one volunteer (1) to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. The ccNSO Secretariat shared a call for volunteers on the ccNSO members mailing list. The call for volunteers closed 18 December 2020. * At closure of the application window, 2 candidates stepped forward for the role of Fellowship Mentor, whereas 4 candidates stepped forward for the role of Fellowship Selection Committee member * After receipt of the applications, the application material documents (if submitted by the candidates) were transmitted to the ccNSO Councillors. The Councillors selected and listed the candidates in order of preference and mailed them to the ccNSO Secretariat, before the deadline on 15 January 2021 (23:59 UTC). Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 14 January 2021 at 17:22 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] FINAL REMINDER | Your action is required: Selection one volunteer (1) to serve as mentor in its Fellowship Program and one volunteer (1) to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee Dear Councillors, This is a final reminder to those that have not yet selected their preferred candidates: aim is to nominate one volunteer (1) to serve as mentor in its Fellowship Program and one volunteer (1) to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. To date, less than 50% of the Councillors expressed their preference. The deadline to select your preferred candidates is tomorrow. Friday, 15 January 2021 (23:59 UTC). Councillors are expected to review the applications and select members based on how well the candidates meet the set of requirements. Further instructions on how to express your preferences: * For the role of Fellowship Mentor: Your most preferred candidate should receive two (2) points, the second and least preferred candidate one (1) point. If you believe a candidate does not meet the criteria: please assign zero (0) points. * For the role of Fellowship Selection Committee member: Your most preferred candidate should receive four (4) points, the third candidate three (3) points, the second candidate two (2) points, and the third and least preferred candidate one (1) point. If you believe a candidate does not meet the criteria: please assign zero (0) points. Thank you. Best regards. Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 21 December 2020 at 10:19 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: Your action is required: Selection one volunteer (1) to serve as mentor in its Fellowship Program and one volunteer (1) to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee Dear Councillors, ICANN invited its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate one volunteer (1) to serve as mentor in its Fellowship Program and one volunteer (1) to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. The call for volunteers closed Friday, 18 December 2020 (23:59 UTC) The ccNSO secretariat is now initiating the selection process. Councillors are expected to review the applications and select members based on how well the candidates meet the set of requirements. Further instructions are included below. Please find the statements of interest by the candidates attached. Max Larson mentioned he would submit his materials later. 2 candidates, for the role of Fellowship Mentor: * Isabel Cristina De Avila Benitez (.co) * Jenifer Lopez (.pa) 4 candidates, for the role of Fellowship Selection Committee member: * Max Larson Henry (.ht) * Boyoung Kim (.kr) * Eberhard Lisse (.na) * Margarita Valdes (.cl) = = = Your action is required by Friday, 15 January 2021 (23:59 UTC) = = = 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 Friday, 15 January 2021 (23:59 UTC) * For the role of Fellowship Mentor: Your most preferred candidate should receive two (2) points, the second and least preferred candidate one (1) point. If you believe a candidate does not meet the criteria: please assign zero (0) points. * For the role of Fellowship Selection Committee member: Your most preferred candidate should receive four (4) points, the third candidate three (3) points, the second candidate two (2) points, and the third 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 an election process. Based on each of the individual Councillor’s rankings, the Secretariat will prepare the overall ranking of all candidates and report the ranking to the ccNSO Council on Monday, 18 January 2021. The ccNSO Secretariat will inform relevant ICANN staff latest on Friday, 22 January 2021 of the ccNSO appointed members. Thank you and kind regards, Joke Braeken 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 Fellowship Selection Committee member, and for the role of Fellowship Mentor. 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 Monday, 18 January 2021. The ccNSO Secretariat will inform relevant ICANN staff latest on Friday, 22 January 2021 of the ccNSO appointed members. Candidate qualification requirements Further to the skillset included below, ccNSO candidates are expected to have the support of a ccTLD manager (whether members or non-member of the ccNSO). Fellowship Program Mentors: · Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. · Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN72. · Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. · Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). · For more information on the guidelines and expectations, lease go here [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> for additional details on the Mentorship program Fellowship Program Selection Committee: · Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. · Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. · Work for this role will begin in April 2021 to select fellows for ICANN72. · For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> for additional details on the Selection Committee. · Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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