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Status update Call for nominations ccNSO Council, African region
by Joke Braeken Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

Dear Members from the African region, This is a reminder about the current call for nominations for one position on the ccNSO Council. The nomination and secondment procedure ends 4 December 2025 (23:59 UTC). To date, one individual has been nominated, but the nomination has not yet been seconded. Consult the archive for nominations and secondments here: https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/ Find the call for nominations, including templates and instructions about eligibility etc, here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-11nov25-en.htm Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Call for Volunteers: ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC)
by Joke Braeken Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

Call for Volunteers: ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC) The ccNSO launches a call for volunteers for the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC). The call for volunteers will be open for a limited period, closing on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 (23:59 UTC). SOPC seeks active contributors, to help prepare among others the SOPC comment to the upcoming proposed ICANN Fiscal Year 27 Operating Plan and Budget. Work is expected to intensify around the mid-December to mid-February timeframe. OBJECTIVE | The SOPC supports ccTLD managers’ involvement in ICANN’s strategic, operational, and budget planning. Under its charter, it may offer its own positions and submit input to ICANN processes. The views in this submission represent the SOPC alone, not the ccNSO, its members, the broader ccTLD community, or individual ccTLD managers. In fulfilling its objective, the Committee should focus on topics relevant from a ccTLD and/or ccNSO perspective, as well as those issues that are of high importance to the ICANN community. The Committee is mandated to submit a Rejection Action Petition, when appropriate, against the ICANN and IANA budgets, as well as their strategic and operating plans in accordance with: * The procedures in the ICANN Bylaws, Annex D, section 2.1: (f) ICANN budgets, (g) IANA budgets, (h) operating plans and (i) strategic plans, and * Guideline – ccNSO Rejection Action Procedure (February 2017, or later version) MEMBERSHIP | Membership is open to all representatives of ccTLD managers (members and non-members of the ccNSO) who have ongoing commitment to actively participate in the activities of the working group. The activities of SOPC are focused on the requests for comments around ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan. Members of the working group will be appointed by the ccNSO Council, considering the background of the applicants to reflect the diversity of the ccTLD community. Regional Organizations may nominate a representative as an observer. WORKING METHODS AND TIME COMMITMENTS | SOPC relies on active contributions of its members. To prepare the SOPC comment to the upcoming proposed ICANN Fiscal Year 27 Operating Plan and Budget, the SOPC members will be distributed over smaller teams, that each focus on a specific area of the proposals that will be published for public comments. Further information about the process for drafting SOPC comments, and a tentative timeline, is available here (slide 68 to 70)<https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann84/71/Strategic%20and%20Operatio…>. TERM | Every year, to be determined by the SOPC, the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. If considered necessary for the continuity of the work of the Committee, the Chair of the Committee may invite the ccNSO Council to request that the Secretariat publish a call for volunteers. The ccNSO Council will then appoint the proposed new members. HOW TO APPLY | If you are interested in joining the working group, please submit your application by 3 December 2025 (23:59 UTC). To apply, complete the form here https://forms.gle/ZNkcqAiFk1EvuWqX6 You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining the group. To facilitate your participation in the ccNSO representing your ccTLD, we will require an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/help>, which is the ccNSO's and ICANN's platform to manage participation. If you already have an ICANN Account (e.g. for registering at ICANN meetings), please login<https://account.icann.org/login> to your ICANN Account using the email address that you use for your ccNSO work and verify that your profile is up to date. If you do not have an ICANN Account or are unsure, please create an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/> at your earliest convenience. NEXT STEPS | Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI). Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46 If you have questions, please contact us at ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> BACKGROUND * Find the SOPC charter and further information here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sopiwg.htm * At ICANN84, the SOPC met with ICANN’s Finance and Planning team to provide input into ICANN and PTI’s strategic, operational, and budgetary processes from a ccTLD perspective. Consult the session slides and zoom recording here: https://sched.co/29QKF Further information about the process for drafting SOPC comments, and a tentative timeline for the December-February timeframe, is available here (slide 68 to 70)<https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann84/71/Strategic%20and%20Operatio…>. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Fwd: Fw: Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

Dear Councillors Thank you very much for your suggestions. Please find below the response sent. 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. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain To: Pats Sionetama <Pats.Sionetama(a)gov.nu> Cc: Justin Kamupala <Justin.Kamupala(a)gov.nu>, ccNSO Secretariat < ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org> Dear Pats Sionetama Per your request, we hereby acknowledge receipt of your correspondence dated 29 October 2025. Kindly be advised that, with respect to the matters therein, the ccNSO is bound by and conducts all of its affairs in accordance with Article 10 of the ICANN Bylaws [ https://www.icann.org/en/governance/bylaws#article10] and, therefore, exclusively informed by the authoritative information published in the IANA Root Zone Database [https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/nu.htm] Furthermore, the ccNSO does not, under any circumstances, get involved in matters directly relating to individual ccTLDs. Should any further clarification be required, we remain at your disposal. Best regards, Alejandra Reynoso ccNSO Council Chair ******************************************* 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 Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM Pats Sionetama <Pats.Sionetama(a)gov.nu> wrote: > > *From:* Pats Sionetama <Pats.Sionetama(a)gov.nu> > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2:22:55 pm > *To:* jordan(a)internetnz.net.nz <jordan(a)internetnz.net.nz>; > alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt <alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt> > *Cc:* Justin Kamupala <Justin.Kamupala(a)gov.nu> > *Subject:* Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain > > Dear Alejandra and Jordan > On behalf of the Cabinet, the Minister of Infrastructure and Finance, > > In light of recent developments concerning the representation of the > ccTLD.nu domain, and given that Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui is currently > attending the ICANN meeting in Dublin as a purported representative of the > ccTLD.nu, the Government of Niue hereby directs that all relevant parties: > > 1. Immediately repudiate any claims of authority, legitimacy, or > representation by Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui regarding the management of the > ccTLD.nu domain. > > 2. Communicate to the relevant point persons at the Country Code Names > Supporting Organization (ccNSO), and other relevant entities, that the Niue > National NU Domain Company Ltd is the lawful, duly approved, and officially > appointed manager of the ccTLD.nu domain. > > 3. Reference the legal basis for this appointment, specifically Sections > 30B(b) and 30D of the Communications Amendment Act 2000 No. 251, which > affirms that the management and administration of the ccTLD.nu domain is > vested solely in the Niue National NU Domain Company Ltd, and not the IUSN > Foundation or any other entity. > > The attached Government Order, which formalises this position, shall be > shared with all relevant stakeholders. > > This direction is issued to ensure the integrity and lawful management of > the ccTLD.nu domain in accordance with Niuean law. > > > I would be grateful if you could kindly acknowledge receipt of this email. > > Kind Regards > > Pats Sionetama > Executive Assistant to Minister of Finance and Infrastructure > > > > >

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Election Notice: ccNSO Council, Asia/Australia/Pacific Region
by Joke Braeken Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

Election Notice: ccNSO Council, Asia/Australia/Pacific Region This is to inform you about the elections for the position of one (1) ccNSO Council member for the Asia/Australia/Pacific region. Two candidates have been nominated, seconded, and accepted their nominations in line with the established rules and timeline. Consequently, an election will be held among the Emissaries of the Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: Your vote is crucial to ensure your region's representation—don't miss this opportunity! Vote Start: Tuesday, 18 November 2025, by 23:59 UTC Vote End: Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 23:59 UTC Ballots will be sent on email on 18 November 2025 – latest by 23:59 UTC - to the Emissaries of the Asia/Australia/Pacific Region. Look out for the e-mail sent from noreply(a)eballot.com<mailto:noreply@eballot.com>. Here is an example (slide 7)<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1V3E7nlPmASzTBG2YieD5oQAYwpNhUYAqhuR…> CANDIDATES There are two candidates standing for election: Boyoung Kim (.kr) and Sami Mohamed Ali (.bh). Please find their candidate statements below. KIM_Council_CandidateStatement_2025.pdf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Ev3wM0JFjl3xAJO3-o3DT-tFLviHnNr/view?usp=…> ALI_Council_CandidateStatement_2025.pdf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWeFau2e0wPD4C2BYJaqKhrqGyZSU4Bo/view?usp=…> Both candidates engaged with ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community during a Q&A session held at the ccNSO Members Meeting during ICANN84. To view the recording, go to https://sched.co/29QO2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION * One Ballot Per Emissary Each eligible Emissary from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region will receive one ballot. * Need Assistance? If you're unsure who the Emissary is for your Country or Territory, contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> * Ballot Delivery Ballots will be sent by email on 18 November -latest by 23:59 UTC - from noreply(a)eballot.com<mailto:noreply@eballot.com> Here is an example (slide 7)<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1V3E7nlPmASzTBG2YieD5oQAYwpNhUYAqhuR…> * Reminders Email reminders will be sent to those who have not yet voted. * Voting Submission is final and anonymous Once your vote is submitted, it cannot be changed. Voting is anonymous. * Preferred Candidate Please select one preferred candidate by choosing only one option. If you believe none of the candidates are suitable, you may submit your vote without selecting any option. * How many Emissaries need to vote? According to the guideline, a quorum is reached when the majority of eligible Emissaries in the Geographic Region vote. The ccNSO currently counts 58 members from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region, corresponding to 57 Territories, and therefor 57 Emissaries. * Who wins? The candidate who receives the majority of votes cast by Emissaries from the region will be selected. The winner is the candidate with the most votes. If there is a tie, a run-off election will be held between the tied candidates. The Election Report, which includes the results of the election and possible observations by the Election Process Manager, will be sent to the ccNSO Council for adoption. Council's adoption of the Report will formally close the process. New Council terms will commence at the end of ICANN85 in March 2026. * Questions? If you need assistance or have questions, please contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about this election here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm REFERENCES The ccNSO Council consists of 18 Councillors, representing 5 ICANN geographical regions. Each region has 3 Councillors, with 15 elected by ccNSO members within their respective regions and 3 appointed by the ICANN Nominating Committee. As per the October 2022 Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/internal-members…> of the ccNSO, the Emissary is the Representative selected by the ccTLD Manager in accordance with Section 10.4(e) of the ICANN Bylaws for the purpose of voting in the specific cases enumerated in Article 10 & Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws and the Internal Rules and Internal Procedures of the ccNSO. * ICANN bylaws, Article 10<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> * ccNSO Internal Membership Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/internal-membership-rules-26oct22-en.pdf> * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/guideline-ccnso-council-selection-removal-…> * Timeline<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bkmj0dmDAuO92Muek6lv4wNbgzujPHrtelF…> * Announcements related to Council elections<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm> * Candidate Statement Boyoung Kim<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/candidate-statement-boyoung-kim-14…> * Candidate Statement Sami Ali<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/candidate-statement-sami-ali-14oct…> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Fwd: Fw: Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

Dear Councillors Below you will find an email Jordan and I received regarding .nu. My proposed response is that we - per request - acknowledge receipt noting we received it on Wednesday 29 October 2025. Further I want to note that with respect to the matters raised in the email the ccNSO is bound by Article 10 of the ICANN Bylaws. Please let me know your thoughts by Monday 17 November. 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. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Pats Sionetama <Pats.Sionetama(a)gov.nu> Date: Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM Subject: Fw: Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain To: alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Cc: Justin Kamupala <Justin.Kamupala(a)gov.nu> *From:* Pats Sionetama <Pats.Sionetama(a)gov.nu> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2:22:55 pm *To:* jordan(a)internetnz.net.nz <jordan(a)internetnz.net.nz>; alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt <alejandra.reynoso(a)cctld.gt> *Cc:* Justin Kamupala <Justin.Kamupala(a)gov.nu> *Subject:* Authority and Management of the ccTLD.nu Domain Dear Alejandra and Jordan On behalf of the Cabinet, the Minister of Infrastructure and Finance, In light of recent developments concerning the representation of the ccTLD.nu domain, and given that Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui is currently attending the ICANN meeting in Dublin as a purported representative of the ccTLD.nu, the Government of Niue hereby directs that all relevant parties: 1. Immediately repudiate any claims of authority, legitimacy, or representation by Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui regarding the management of the ccTLD.nu domain. 2. Communicate to the relevant point persons at the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), and other relevant entities, that the Niue National NU Domain Company Ltd is the lawful, duly approved, and officially appointed manager of the ccTLD.nu domain. 3. Reference the legal basis for this appointment, specifically Sections 30B(b) and 30D of the Communications Amendment Act 2000 No. 251, which affirms that the management and administration of the ccTLD.nu domain is vested solely in the Niue National NU Domain Company Ltd, and not the IUSN Foundation or any other entity. The attached Government Order, which formalises this position, shall be shared with all relevant stakeholders. This direction is issued to ensure the integrity and lawful management of the ccTLD.nu domain in accordance with Niuean law. I would be grateful if you could kindly acknowledge receipt of this email. Kind Regards Pats Sionetama Executive Assistant to Minister of Finance and Infrastructure

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Bylaw change playbook
by Bart Boswinkel Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

Dear all, Please find included a draft with questions and observations regarding the Bylaw amendment playbook (also included for reference) that was provided by ICANN just before the Dublin meeting. To be discussed on the upcoming Council meeting. Kind regards, B art

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Reminder ICANN Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals
by Joke Braeken Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

Dear All, https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/updated-icann-issues-call-fo… This announcement is an update to an announcement issued on 9 October 2025<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-issues-call-for-ua-day…>, extending the proposal submission date from 9 November 2025 to 24 November 2025. To date, the amount of proposals by ccTLD managers is low. ICANN launched a call for proposals for UA Day 2026 events to be held between 25 March and 30 May 2026. Building on its partnership with ICANN to advance Internet inclusivity, multilingualism, and equitable access online, UNESCO is supporting this fourth annual series of events that focus on the adoption of Universal Acceptance (UA). The deadline to submit<https://www.icann.org/ua-day-call-for-proposals-2026-en> a proposal has been extended from 9 November 2025 to 24 November 2025. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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December ccNSO Council Teleconference (224) | 18 December at 18:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

Dear Council, The December ccNSO Council Teleconference (224) is scheduled for 18 December 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/93706364777?pwd=LDSnMfa0IrTFJ2TfNmWUagfQsxaXRG.1 Meeting ID: 937 0636 4777 Passcode: ccNSO-0224 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/K4wlBg Thank you!

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For your Review: Minutes Council Meeting #222
by Claudia Ruiz Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

Dear Council members, Please find for your review the draft minutes for the ccNSO Council meeting #222, held on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 14:00 UTC. If you have any comments or concerns, kindly share them via the mailing list. Thank you! Best regards, Claudia Ruiz

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proposed Nomination Report Board Seat 11
by Joke Braeken Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

Dear Councillors, Ahead of the Council meeting #223 on Thursday, 20 November at noon UTC, please find enclosed the proposed Nomination Report Board Seat 11. The report has also been posted on the Council Wiki for this meeting. https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/J4wlBg Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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