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Draft and agenda and resolutions MEETING 223
by Bart Boswinkel Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

Dear all, Please find included the draft agenda and resolutions, Background material to follow Kind regards, Bart ---------- DRAFT AGENDA & RESOLUTIONS ccNSO Council meeting 223 Thursday, 20 November 2025 | noon UTC Table of contents Background and supporting documents. 1<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947695> Agenda. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947696> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947697> 1. Welcome. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947698> 2. Relevant Correspondence. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947699> 3. Minutes & Action Items. 3<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947700> 4. Intermeeting Council Decisions (since meeting 222, October 2025) 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947701> 5. Intermeeting Decisions Triage Committee since Council meeting 222. 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947702> UPDATES. 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947703> 6. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947704> 7. Update Working Groups (written updates) 4<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947705> 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947706> 9. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN.. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947707> 10. Progress Review of Reviews. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947708> 11. Progress “How we meet” CCG.. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947709> 12. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947710> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS.. 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947711> 13. Adoption Nomination process Board seat 11 Report 5<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947712> 15. Appointment members, or chairs/vice chairs to committees or working groups, if any 6<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947713> 16. Review Bylaw change Playbook. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947714> For discussion and decision. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947715> SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS.. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947716> 17. Any Other Business (AOB) 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947717> 18. Next Council Meetings. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947718> 19. Adjourn. 7<applewebdata://FF365862-9B26-4B10-A402-349188226624#_Toc213947719> Background and supporting documents * Council workspace for this meeting: * ccNSO correspondence: statements and responses: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm Agenda ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Welcome a. SOI updates Consult the <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> Complete the SOI <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> Check the ccNSO <https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> b. Meeting quorum 2. Relevant Correspondence 3. Minutes & Action Items a. Minutes Meeting 222 Circulated to the Council mailing list on [insert date]. b. Action Items: ● Action item 222-01 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to schedule a call for volunteers for a small group to review the Bylaw Change Playbook and prepare a response to be adopted by the Council at Meeting 223 in November (See agenda item 16) ● Action item 222-02 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to create a joint tracker in a google doc for all SO/ACs to add any pending requested items to the Board. (Pending, awaiting clarification and confirmation by other SO/AC) ● Action item 222-03 Following the conclusion of the candidate Q&A, the Nomination Process Manager is requested to prepare the Nomination Process report for discussion by Council at meeting 223.(Completed, see item 13) ● Action item 222-04 The Council Election Process Manager is requested to launch a call for nominations for one seat on the ccNSO Council, for the African region.(Completed) ● Action item 222-05 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to publish the updated ccNSO FY26-27 Portfolio of Activities and quarterly overview (Pending, awaits launch of new website). ● Action item 222-06 The ccNSO Chair is requested to inform the RySG and CSC about the adoption by ccNSO of the changes to the CSC Charter. The secretariat is requested to inform ICANN legal and other relevant ICANN staff, and publish this resolution (Completed). ● Action item 222-07 The secretariat is requested to publish the updated overview of the policies, guidance and practices for ccTLDs, and to archive the previous version. The secretariat is also requested to publish this resolution regarding the adoption of the updated overview. (Pending, awaits launch of new website). ● Action item 222-08 The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed, of appointments and enable their participation in the respective teams. This also includes the nominees for the 2026 ICANN leadership Program. (Completed) ● Action item 222-09 The ccNSO Secretariat is requested to launch calls for volunteers for the SOPC, IANA Whois Accuracy Study Group and RZERC.(Completed). 4. Intermeeting Council Decisions (since meeting 222, October 2025) None 5. Intermeeting Decisions Triage Committee since Council meeting 222 None UPDATES Written updates - if any - are published on the wiki space for this meeting. 6. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 7. Update Working Groups (written updates) a. ccPDP4-IDN (Dormant) b. DASC c. GRC d. IGLC e. MPC f. OMC g. SOPC h. Tech WG i. TLD-OPS SC j. Triage Committee (reported) k. UAC l. CIP-CCG m. Planning Prioritization Process group n. RZERC o. RSS GWG p. CCG Review of Reviews (item 11) 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) a. Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC b. Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council 9. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN Informational No update since meeting 222 10. Progress Review of Reviews Informational Background ICANN's bylaws require periodic reviews of its supporting organizations, advisory committees, and other structures to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Past reviews have faced institutional lethargy, missed deadlines, and a failure to fully implement recommendations before the next review cycle begins. The current effort, formally initiated in May 2025 with a proposed Cross-Community Group (RoR CCG), seeks to break this cycle by addressing the procedural challenges within the review process itself. 11. Progress “How we meet” CCG No update since Council meeting 222 12. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 13. Adoption Nomination process Board seat 11 Report For discussion and decision Background The current term of Patricio Poblete, the ccNSO-nominated Director for ICANN Board Seat 11, will conclude at the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in October 2026. To ensure sufficient time for due diligence and the bylaw requirements regarding appointments, the Council initiated the nomination process in July 2025. This timeline allows the community to engage with the candidate during a Question-and-Answer session at the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting in Dublin. Patricio Poblete was duly nominated, seconded, and accepted his nomination before the deadline, in full compliance with the applicable rules. In accordance with ccNSO Council decision 219-02, an election is not required when only one candidate is nominated. Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council adopts the Board seat 11 Nomination Process report as proposed, including its recommendations, and formally nominates Patricio Poblete - the selected candidate - as outlined in Section 10.3(i) of the ICANN Bylaws. With this adoption, the Board Seat 11 Nomination Process is now closed. The Council congratulates Patricio on his nomination. The ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) is requested to review the Board Nomination Process Guideline, taking into account the recommendations from the Nomination Process Manager. The secretariat is requested to publish this resolution as soon as possible and inform the GRC. The ccNSO Chair is requested to inform the Empowered Community Administration (ECA) and ICANN's Secretary of the nomination results. This decision takes effect upon publication of the resolution. 14. Progress Council selection process a. Update on election process The ccNSO Council has five seats whose current three-year terms will expire in March 2026.The announcement regarding a Call for Nominations to fill these upcoming vacancies was posted on the ccNSO website and shared on the ccNSO members and Council mailing lists. The Nomination period opened on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 00:01 UTC and closed on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 23:59 UTC. The deadline for the nominees to accept their nomination and accept all required materials was Friday, 10 October 2025 (23:59 UTC). If there are more candidates than seats in a region, an election will be held from 13–27 November 2025. A Q&A session for candidates will take place 29 October 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC at ICANN84. Current status - the following candidates have accepted their nomination: AP region - Boyoung Kim and Sami Mohamed Ali EU region - Chris Disspain LAC region - Alejandra Reynoso NA region - Charles Noir b. Update call for Nomination African region Informational 15. Appointment members, or chairs/vice chairs to committees or working groups, if any The Council needs to agree on appointment of various persons to external groups. * ccNSO Nominees to various external groups (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NdPoBTmQUVlPhMy1PsoZr6rUxUxHzRDQ/ed…) The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed, and enable their participation in the respective teams. Draft resolution Decision The ccNSO Council appoints the following people to the respective roles as specified: * Members of the following committees, study groups or working groups: * Kristian Ørmen (.se), member of DASC * Hsuping Tang (.tw), member of DASC * Siphokazi Simandla (.za), member of IGLC This resolution becomes effective upon publication. 16. Review Bylaw change Playbook For discussion and decision SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS None 17. Any Other Business (AOB) 18. Next Council Meetings ● 18 December 2025 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 224 ● 22 January 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 225 ● 19 February 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 226 ● 12 March 2026 | ICANN85 - Mumbai, Meeting 227 ● 16 April 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 228 ● 21 May 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 229 ● 11 June 2026 | ICANN86, Meeting 230 ● 16 July 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 231 ● 13 August 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 232 ● 17 September 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 233 ● 22 October 2026 | ICANN87, Meeting 234 ● 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235 ● 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236 19. Adjourn

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ccNSO Council elections for Asia/Australia/Pacific Region starting next week
by Joke Braeken Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

Dear ccNSO Members from the AP region, This is a reminder that on 18 November, the ccNSO Council elections for the Asia/Australia/Pacific region will begin. Ahead of the elections, we encourage all ccTLDs from the region to verify who the designated voting emissary for their Country or Territory is and ensure that contact details are up to date. This will help avoid any last-minute issues and ensure that your ccTLD can fully participate in the election process. An email was recently sent to all Emissaries from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region by joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Title of the email: Heads-Up: You Are Listed as Voting Emissary for Your ccTLD – Upcoming ccNSO Council Elections (AP Region). If your ccTLD did not receive this email or cannot locate it, please contact Joke Braeken for assistance. Ballots will be sent by email – latest on 18 November - from the ccNSO Election Process Manager (noreply(a)eballot.com<mailto:noreply@eballot.com>). There are two candidates standing for election: Boyoung Kim (.kr) and Sami Mohamed Ali (.bh). Please find their candidate statements below. * ALI_Council_CandidateStatement_2025.pdf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWeFau2e0wPD4C2BYJaqKhrqGyZSU4Bo/view?usp=…> * KIM_Council_CandidateStatement_2025.pdf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Ev3wM0JFjl3xAJO3-o3DT-tFLviHnNr/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 For more information about this election, visit: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm The election notice will be posted here next week as well. Thank you for your attention. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Election Process Manager joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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New Call for nominations to the ccNSO Council: African region
by Joke Braeken Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-11nov25-en.htm New Call for nominations to the ccNSO Council: African region The three-year terms for five members of the ccNSO Council will conclude in March 2026. In September 2025, the Council launched a call for nominations to fill these upcoming vacancies. The only nominee from the African region did not accept their nomination. Council therefor decided to launch a new call for nominations for the African region seat, in line with the ICANN Bylaws, the ccNSO Council Selection Guideline, and the timeline adopted by Council. Key details for nominations and seconding are included below. TIMELINE | The nomination and secondment procedure starts Thursday, 13 November 2025 (00:01 UTC) and ends 4 December 2025 (23:59 UTC). * Nomination acceptance period: 5 – 12 December 2025 * Election period (if applicable): 22 January – 4 February 2026 WHO CAN NOMINATE OR SECOND? | Only ccNSO Members from the African region, via their Representatives. The ICANN Bylaws, Article 10 – Section 10.4 (h)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> state: "(h) Any ccNSO member may nominate an individual to serve as a ccNSO Council member representing the ccNSO member's Geographic Region. Nominations must be seconded by another ccNSO member from a different Territory, from the same Geographic Region. By accepting their nomination, individuals nominated to the ccNSO Council agree to support the policies committed to by ccNSO members." The ccNSO Council election guideline, section 4.2<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>, states: "Only Representatives of ccTLD managers whose ccNSO membership has been approved by the ccNSO Council no later than one day before the start of the Call for Nominations are eligible to nominate or second a candidate. If the individual submitting a nomination or seconding is not the Representative, the Selection Process Manager will notify the Representative and request confirmation of the nomination or seconding." The Glossary of the Internal ccNSO Rules, states:<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/internal-members…> "Representative - Each ccTLD manager may designate in writing a person, organization, or entity to represent the ccTLD manager in matters relating to the ccNSO ("Representative"). In the absence of such a designation, the person, organization, or entity listed as the administrative contact in the IANA database shall be deemed to be the designate of the ccTLD manager by whom the ccNSO member shall be represented." Contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>, in case you have questions regarding who is listed as the Representative for your ccTLD. Note that new ccNSO members can participate in the nomination process if the ccNSO membership application has been approved by the ccNSO Council one day prior to the nomination process start, i.e., latest on 12 September 2025. KEY DETAILS | As per Section 6.1. of the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Council Selection and Removal Procedures<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>, here are key details for nominations and secondings: Nomination and Seconding Limits: * Each Representative may nominate and/or second only one (1) person to serve as Councillor for their respective ICANN Geographical Region. * If a Representative nominates more than one person, only the first nomination will be considered valid. Self-Nominations: * A Representative may self-nominate. * A self-nominated individual must be seconded by at least two (2) other Representatives from the same ICANN Geographic Region. Seconding Process: * If a Representative seconds more than one nomination, only the first seconding will be considered valid. * Self-secondings are not valid and will not be processed. Nomination and Seconding Forms: * All nominations and secondings must be submitted using the nomination or secondment form. * To be valid, these forms must be completed in full and submitted within the relevant deadlines. * All nominations and secondings will be publicly posted. INSTRUCTIONS | Nominations and secondments should be sent by e-mail to the Election Manager at the following e-mail address: ccnso-nominations(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-nominations@icann.org>. Templates for nominating and seconding nominations are provided below. You are kindly invited to follow these instructions closely, and not to use alternative templates. Consult the archive for nominations and secondments here: https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/ = = = please send to ccnso-nominations(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-nominations@icann.org> TEMPLATE | NOMINATION TO THE ccNSO COUNCIL Your full name: Your e-mail address: Your ccTLD: Your geographic region: Full name of the person you nominate to the ccNSO council: e-mail address of the person you nominate: = = = please send to ccnso-nominations(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-nominations@icann.org> TEMPLATE | SECONDING A NOMINATION TO THE CCNSO COUNCIL Your full name Your e-mail address: Your ccTLD: Your geographic region: Full name of the nominee you would like to second: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELECTED TO CCNSO COUNCIL | Any individual eligible to serve as a Councillor selected by ccNSO members may be selected in accordance with the procedures outlined in the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Council Selection and Removal Procedures<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>. To be considered a valid candidate for a specific ICANN Geographic Region, an individual must be nominated and seconded by Representatives from that same Region in line with the the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Council Selection and Removal Procedures<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>. The nominee must have accepted their nomination. ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS | After closure of the nomination period, the Election Manager will ask the nominees to accept their nomination. The Election Manager will provide a list with the name(s) of the candidate(s). A record of who has nominated and seconded the candidate(s) is publicly available: https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/ NEXT STEPS | The Election Manager will ask the candidates that accepted their nominations to provide a written candidate statement. A Question-and-Answer session with the candidate(s) might be held prior to the start of the elections. If the number of candidates in a region do not exceed the available seats, they are automatically selected. If there are more candidates than seats, an election will be held in that region as per the timeline adopted by the Council. LINKS * 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-…> * Announcements related to Council elections<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Rubens Kühl - Condolences
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

Dear Demi and Frederico, The ccNSO Council wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to you and all colleagues at NIC.br on the untimely passing of Rubens Kühl. Please see the note attached. Our thoughts are with you and the entire NIC.br team during this difficult time. 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. *******************************************

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Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars
by Joke Braeken Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/advancing-the-icann-reviews-… Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars 6 November 2025 ________________________________ The Review of Reviews Cross Community Group [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (CCG) invites the community to continue the conversations about ICANN Reviews during webinars on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. To accommodate participants in multiple time zones, the CCG will host two 90-minute sessions. Data-gathering is important to the CCG's fact-finding phase. Participants are invited to share their views on the successes and challenges of past reviews (e.g., topics, structure, time frames, and recommendations). Input on how to shape a refreshed review system will also be welcome. All community members – including those new to ICANN Reviews – are encouraged to attend by registering for one, or both, of the sessions: * Tuesday, 18 November, at 06:00 UTC [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/bC9whfQ9R…> * Tuesday, 18 November, at 18:00 UTC [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RM3JPStlQ…> In the meantime, please consider: * Becoming a Reviews CCG observer [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. * Following the Reviews CCG's work on its community workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. * Providing input [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> on the Reviews CCG's work or pre-submitting questions [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> for the sessions. Background In May 2025, the ICANN Board approved a set of resolutions<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> calling for a community dialogue to design a review program that is fit for the intended purposes of enhancing ICANN's accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. These decisions followed discussions in which the Board and community identified the need to take a fresh approach to reviews. On 5 September 2025, the Board approved<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/secretarys…> a charter submitted by the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs). The Review of Reviews CCG, which began its work in September 2025, is a collaborative effort that brings together ICANN SOs, ACs, ICANN Board members, and the ICANN organization to manage a fundamental evaluation of the reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. More information about the Review of Reviews and the CCG can be found on its community workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Fwd: Announcement posted FYI
by Chris Disspain Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

FYI. Cheers, CD Chris Disspain +44 7880 642456 > > https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/advancing-the-icann-reviews-… > > Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars > > 6 November 2025 > The Review of Reviews Cross Community Group <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/overview> (CCG) invites the community to continue the conversations about ICANN Reviews during webinars on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. To accommodate participants in multiple time zones, the CCG will host two 90-minute sessions. > > Data-gathering is important to the CCG's fact-finding phase. Participants are invited to share their views on the successes and challenges of past reviews (e.g., topics, structure, time frames, and recommendations). Input on how to shape a refreshed review system will also be welcome. > > All community members – including those new to ICANN Reviews – are encouraged to attend by registering for one, or both, of the sessions: > > Tuesday, 18 November, at 06:00 UTC <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/bC9whfQ9RxGsGJJxOHjLkg> > Tuesday, 18 November, at 18:00 UTC <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RM3JPStlQWmdQAbBWISLhg> > In the meantime, please consider: > > Becoming a Reviews CCG observer <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/pages/464355519/Obse…>. > Following the Reviews CCG's work on its community workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/overview?homepageId=…>. > Providing input <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/pages/519831669/Prov…> on the Reviews CCG's work or pre-submitting questions <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/pages/519831669/Prov…> for the sessions. > Background > > In May 2025, the ICANN Board approved a set of resolutions <https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> calling for a community dialogue to design a review program that is fit for the intended purposes of enhancing ICANN's accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. These decisions followed discussions in which the Board and community identified the need to take a fresh approach to reviews. > > On 5 September 2025, the Board approved <https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/secretarys…> a charter submitted by the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs). > > The Review of Reviews CCG, which began its work in September 2025, is a collaborative effort that brings together ICANN SOs, ACs, ICANN Board members, and the ICANN organization to manage a fundamental evaluation of the reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. > > More information about the Review of Reviews and the CCG can be found on its community workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDOR/overview?homepageId=…>. >

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reminder to share your feedback on the ICANN84 ccNSO Members Meeting
by Joke Braeken Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Dear All, This is a friendly reminder to share your feedback on the ICANN84 ccNSO Members Meeting. Your input helps us improve and plan for ICANN85. Please complete the short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JKSVNSL The survey closes on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, at 23:59 UTC. Thank you for your time and insights! Best regards, On behalf of the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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NOTES | ccNSO Council meeting 222 Thursday, 30 October 2025 | 14:00 UTC
by Joke Braeken Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

NOTES ccNSO Council meeting 222 Thursday, 30 October 2025 | 14:00 UTC Table of contents Background and supporting documents 1<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> Agenda 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 1. Welcome 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 2. Relevant Correspondence 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 3. Minutes & Action Items 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 4. Intermeeting Council Decisions (since meeting 221, September 2025) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 5. Intermeeting Decisions Triage Committee since Council meeting 221 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> UPDATES 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 6. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 7. Update Working Groups (written updates) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 9. Update ccNSO Website redesign 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 10. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 11. Progress Review of Reviews 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 12. Progress “How we meet” CCG 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 13. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 5<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 14. Progress Nomination process Board seat 11 & 2025 Council Election 5<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 15. Adoption quarterly monitor ccNSO FY26-27 portfolio 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 16. Support CSC related Bylaw change and related amendment of CSC Charter. 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 17. Update Overview policies, related guidance, and practices relevant for ccTLDs 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 18. Appointment members, or chairs/vice chairs to committees or working groups, if any 7<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 19. Call for volunteers SOPC & Study Group IANA Whois Accuracy 7<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 7<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 20. Any Other Business (AOB) 7<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 21. Next Council Meetings 7<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 22. Thank you and Welcome 7<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> 23. Adjourn 7<https://docs.google.com/document/d/16d22jX18vJM4NmbUm0lycV44tELY52fR5_Ph8jG…> Background and supporting documents * Council workspace for this meeting: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/I4wlBg * ccNSO correspondence: statements and responses: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm Agenda ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Welcome Housekeeping intro by Claudia Ruiz Welcome by Council Chair Alejandra Reynoso Council members are requested to join Zoom. a. SOI updates Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> Complete the SOI template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> Check the ccNSO Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> No SOI updates b. Meeting quorum Claudia: no apologies We are quorate Alejandra: Jiankang would join later remotely, as he is at the airport 2. Relevant Correspondence Letter ICANN CEO& President on Financial contributions ( https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/lindqvist-to-reynoso-15oct25-en.pdf) See item 17 agenda meeting 222. 3. Minutes & Action Items a. Minutes Meeting 221 Circulated to the Council mailing list on 10 October 2025. Questions or comments? none b. Action Items All completed Questions or comments? none · Action item 221-01 The Council requests the secretariat to publish the response to the request for public comments on the proposed model for Root Server System Governance on the ccNSO website correspondence page. (Completed) · Action item 221-02 The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed, and enable their participation in the respective teams. (Completed) · Action Item 221-03 The ccNSO Chair to remind the Council to share proposed topics to discuss with the ICANN Board in Dublin, on the mailing list. (Completed) · Action Item 221-04 The ccNSO Secretariat to inform the Tech WG Chair of the outcome of his request to revise the ToR of the ccNSO Study Group on Disaster Recovery. (Completed) · Action Item 221-05 The GRC to review ICANN’s Code of Conduct along with the ccNSO SOI guideline by the end of this year (2025). (Informing GRC Completed, GRC to report back by December 2025 Council meeting) 4. Intermeeting Council Decisions (since meeting 221, September 2025) None 5. Intermeeting Decisions Triage Committee since Council meeting 221 Triage Committee accepted quarterly monitor See item 15 on the agenda today UPDATES Written updates - if any - are published on the wiki space for this meeting. Any pressing comments, also regarding the assigned sessions at icann84: any comments? None 6. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 7. Update Working Groups (written updates) a. ccPDP4-IDN (Dormant) b. DASC c. GRC d. IGLC e. MPC f. OMC g. SOPC h. Tech WG i. TLD-OPS SC j. Triage Committee (reported) k. UAC l. CIP-CCG m. Planning Prioritization Process group n. RZERC o. RSS GWG p. CCG Review of Reviews (item 11) 8. Update Liaisons (written updates) a. Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC b. Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council 9. Update ccNSO Website redesign Informational: Website to be launched mid December 2025 Alejandra: in December the new website will be launched. Very excited 🙂 Reminder to Council members on site regarding headshots taken after this meeting. Go to ccNSO room. 10. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN Informational The fourth ccNSO Policy Development Process (ccPDP4) provides a framework to ICANN and the broader community to (i) (de-)select an IDN country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) strings and related variants, (ii) the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of the selected IDN ccTLD string and its variants, (iii) the use of the review mechanism pertaining to decisions concerning the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of IDN ccTLDs. The proposed policy is currently under Board consideration. Bart: speaking on behalf of the staff support team. Almost at the end of the policy. De-selection of idn ccTLDs. Add-on to the trigger event for the de-selection of ccTLDs. Also Review Mechanism. Major hurdles have been taken, regarding validation procedures and IDN variants. Patricio agrees with the update. 11. Progress Review of Reviews Informational Alejandra: 2 plenaries and our own perspectives. We are really on our way. CCG is in fact-finding mode. Chris: good open mic session this afternoon. Call next Tuesday to see if changes are needed to the purpose doc. It is a living doc until the end of the process. On 18 nov there will be 2 online sessions regarding the challenges and successes of previous reviews. Part of the fact finding. 2 different slots. There may be other session between now and 19 Dec. all is online, check wiki and register as an observer. Everton: should council members subscribe? Or reach out to you? Chris: it will help inform your thinking, please subscribe. At some point we will come to the SO/ACs. Recommendations regarding structure of the ccNSO? Olga: estimated time? Chris: Mumbai and the middle-of-the-year meeting. Goes to Board on 1 September. Alejandra: icann staff and Board members are also part of the group. The wider community is responsible for making this a success. Please subscribe, and be informed. Jordan: 2 public comment processes. Can we skip one of these? Chris: if board did not have to repeat that exercise, would be good. See also info on the wiki. If you have input, please email us Background ICANN's bylaws require periodic reviews of its supporting organizations, advisory committees, and other structures to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Past reviews have faced institutional lethargy, missed deadlines, and a failure to fully implement recommendations before the next review cycle begins. The current effort, formally initiated in May 2025 with a proposed Cross-Community Group (RoR CCG), seeks to break this cycle by addressing the procedural challenges within the review process itself. 12. Progress “How we meet” CCG Informational Alejandra: From the roundtable: * Staff will come back to the SOAC leaders with the CEO's views on the recommendations and their implementation. * Staff is working through the recommendations and considering their impact on the current situation, including on a few venue contracts that have been negotiated. * Staff had an initial discussion regarding the recommendation for a new session for board / community interaction. That topic seemed to need more discussion, and Mary and Sally will bring that back to the How We Meet team. There was also a request for updating the Meeting Strategy Document to bring it to current practice particularly if recommendations from How We Meet cause divergence. The team will examine how best to do this, given the Strategy was developed by the community. Jaijit: Are some voices not on the table? Challenges regarding .af, sanctions. Domains are expiring and domains cannot be renewed. Alejandra: We are on a different topic. Also, it is not the role of the ccNSO to tell ccTLDs how to run their TLDs. Biyi: out of remit for the ccNSO. Policies related to IANA. Background · PURPOSE | The "How We Meet" project was initiated to review and update the implementation of the 2014 ICANN Public Meetings Strategy. The review was prompted by significant geopolitical shifts, social changes, and rising costs over the last decade, which have made it increasingly difficult to secure suitable and affordable meeting locations. · PROCESS | A discussion group, composed of experienced community members and ICANN staff, was formed to conduct a high-level review. The group analyzed cost data, reviewed past practices, and developed a set of proposals. These proposals were then presented to the broader community for feedback through a plenary session at ICANN82, a formal Public Comment period, and further discussion at ICANN83. · CURRENT STATUS | Following ICANN83, the How We Meet Discussion Group finalised its report, which was shared with the ICANN President and CEO. · NEXT STEPS | An implementation plan based on the decision of the ICANN President and CEO’s decision will be developed. This plan will include clear timelines and the transparent implementation of the decision. The implementation plan is expected to be shared with the community ahead of ICANN84. A key element of this plan is the inclusion of a feedback mechanism for each change, enabling the organization to monitor outcomes and make adjustments or reversals if any measure proves ineffective or counterproductive. With the start of implementation, the Discussion Group will be formally dissolved. 13. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations and Secretariat Alejandra: Update from Roundtable and meeting with the Board Roundtable Agenda: (15 min) How we meet: update and next steps. (15 min) Review of reviews: update and next steps. (20 min) Proposed Bylaw amendments drafts. (30 min) Effectiveness & Efficiency improvement. (10 min) Code of Conduct. Joint meeting with the Board: * Topic: Unresolved issue from previous joint meetings * Action item: Review the bylaw change playbook * Submitted prior to the meeting * Discussed with the Board. * The expectation is to provide feedback at the end of November. * Action Item: SO/AC Chairs Requests Tracker In this context discussed to maintain a repository of agreed actions between ccNSO and ICANN org and Board See later discussion on mailing list. Was there a deadline for comments? Bart: guess around mid November. To initiate a process for public comment, they need to go to Board first. The CoC was adopted. We are already implementing our own guideline. Could be considered implemented, but GRC will check nonetheless. Effectiveness and efficiency improvement: problem statement that icann is not efficient/effective in terms of time, processes, outcomes. We want to reflect on this. Can the SO/AC chairs help, or suggest improvements? We believe things could be improved. Re unresolved issues: we have the bylaw playbook. Submitted just prior to the meeting. Now we have an action item to review it. Bart: see email by Russ sent on Monday. Only one option now. But tight deadline. Alejandra: We will give our feedback one week later, and maybe discuss in November? Bart: small group to review the doc, they prepare a response to be adopted by Council in November. Alejandra: ok. Offline. Follow up with call for volunteers on mailing list Regarding the request tracker. Jordan: discovered they did not have one…. Maybe we can do that for them AI #1: call volunteers AI #2: joint tracker. Google doc. To see all pending items Jordan: member of WSIS+20 dialogue group. The group met with the Kenyan Ambassador. Peter was there too. Pleasant meeting. Personal view. Challenges regarding participation in IGF. also gvt participation. Makes it hard for civil servants. A formally negotiated text of an outcome doc? Distill the dialogue that happens at an IGF, could provide more value to the gvt and other stakeholders. I spoke in the interest of disclosing what i said. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 14. Progress Nomination process Board seat 11 & 2025 Council Election a. Progress Board Seat 11 Nomination Joke: Q&A yesterday. Report by November meeting Bart: with the adoption of the report, the process concludes. Fwd to ECA. Patricio: thank you all once again. Deeply honoured for the trust in me. I wish to fulfil your hopes. I am a board member for the whole cooperation, but i will remember this community. Informational Background The current term of Patricio Poblete, the ccNSO-nominated Director for ICANN Board Seat 11, will conclude at the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in October 2026. To ensure sufficient time for due diligence and the bylaw requirements regarding appointments, the Council initiated the nomination process in July 2025. This timeline allows the community to engage with the candidate during a Question-and-Answer session at the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting in Dublin. Patricio Poblete was duly nominated, seconded, and accepted his nomination before the deadline, in full compliance with the applicable rules. In accordance with ccNSO Council decision 219-02, an election is not required when only one candidate is nominated. b. Progress Council selection process Joke: 3 regions without elections, AP region with election (2 nominees), AF region needs new call for nominations Bart: use eballot. Tally phased out Joke: Emissaries Move? Sean Second? Pablo All in favour For information and decision Background The ccNSO Council has five seats whose current three-year terms will expire in March 2026.The announcement regarding a Call for Nominations to fill these upcoming vacancies was posted on the ccNSO website and shared on the ccNSO members and Council mailing lists. The Nomination period opened on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 00:01 UTC and closed on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 23:59 UTC. The deadline for the nominees to accept their nomination and accept all required materials was Friday, 10 October 2025 (23:59 UTC). If there are more candidates than seats in a region, an election will be held from 13–27 November 2025. A Q&A session for candidates will take place 29 October 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC at ICANN84. Current status - the following candidates have accepted their nomination: AP region - Boyoung Kim and Sami Mohamed Ali EU region - Chris Disspain LAC region - Alejandra Reynoso NA region - Charles Noir The only nominee from the African region has not accepted the nomination. Therefore, a timeline for a new call for nomination needs to be adopted, and an Election Process Manager appointed. Proposed timeline: · Call for nominations: Thursday, 13 November – Thursday, 4 December 2025 · Nomination acceptance period: Friday, 5 December – Friday, 12 December 2025 · Election period (if more than one candidate): Thursday, 22 January – Wednesday, 4 February 2026 Draft Resolution Background The only nominee from the African region has not accepted the nomination. Therefore, a timeline for a new call for nomination needs to be adopted, and an Election Process Manager appointed. Proposed timeline: · Call for nominations: Thursday, 13 November – Thursday, 4 December 2025 · Nomination acceptance period: Friday, 5 December – Friday, 12 December 2025 · Election period (if more than one candidate): Thursday, 22 January – Wednesday, 4 February 2026 Decision The ccNSO Council appoints Joke Baeken as Election Process Manager for the Council election of a Councillor from the African Region and the Council adopts the timeline as proposed. The secretariat is requested to publish this resolution. This decision becomes effective upon publication. 15. Adoption quarterly monitor ccNSO FY26-27 portfolio For discussion and adoption Bart: 2 reports. All in green, but it does not capture what happened since the adoption. Portfolio has been adopted in 3 out of 4 areas. Board adopted the PDP, implementation on its way, of the review mechanism. Call for volunteers post icann84 for the iana accuracy study group. Move? Olga Second? Ali Any questions regarding the decision? None All in favour Background Draft Resolution Background The Triage committee is tasked to report quarterly on progress of ccNSO activities against planning. In that process the portfolio of activities is also updated to include new work items and if needed adjust schedules. The overview of changes to the portfolio and the quarterly update were provided by email. Decision The ccNSO Council supports the update to the FY26-27 Portfolio of Activities and accepts the quarterly overview. The secretariat is requested to publish the resolution, the decision becomes effective upon publication. Background material: · Overview of updates ccNSO FY26-27 portfolio of activities · First quarterly monitor FY 26-27 portfolio. 16. Support CSC related Bylaw change and related amendment of CSC Charter. For discussion and decision We have been asked to support the direction of travel of the proposed bylaw change and charter amendment. The changes are needed to implement the recommendations of the 2nd CSC effectiveness review. Bart: implementation complicated. Bylaw change track and CSC charter change track. Council has an important role. Goal is to have everything ready by March, possibly June. will take time, but it is on track. Stephen: regarding the CSC charter change, board approval needed? Bart: no. starts with RySG and ccNSO Council launching the process. Hence the resolution today. You want this back to back with the bylaw change, because they refer to eachother. Both ccnso and gnso councils need to adopt the charter Move? Pablo Second? Sean All in favour Draft Resolution Background The 2nd CSC Effectiveness Review recommended to: 1. Develop a Framework for a regular general review of the SLAs for the IANA Naming Function Services. 2. Adjust the frequency of CSC Effectiveness Reviews from every 3 years to 5 years after conclusion of the previous review. 3. Allow for Alternates for both members and liaisons in the roster of the CSC. The first item was completed in September 2025 with publication of the amended SLA change procedure. To implement the other two items, the change of a Fundamental Bylaw (section 17) and amendment of the CSC charter are required. To change the CSC charter, the RySG and ccNSO Council need to agree on the proposals, which then have to go through a public comment period. After the public comment,the final changes need to be ratified by both the GNSO and ccNSO Councils. Decision The ccNSO Council supports the proposed changes to the CSC charter, and to the extent necessary the proposed Bylaw changes to Article 17. The chair is requested to inform the RySG and CSC accordingly. The secretariat is requested to inform ICANN legal and other relevant ICANN staff, and publish this resolution. This Decision becomes effective upon publication. Background material: · Proposed changes to the section 17 of the ICANN Bylaws · Draft amended charter (clean and redline) 17. Update Overview policies, related guidance, and practices relevant for ccTLDs In August we adopted the 2025 Guideline voluntary financial contributions and I informed ICANN accordingly. In October we received a reply form ICANN’s CEO & President, recognizing the Guideline. As you may know the Guideline is also included in the ccNSO overview of policies, related guidance and practice relevant for ccTLDs. We now need to update the overview. Any questions? We have a resolution Mover : Stephen Seconder: Jenifer No questions or comments All in favour With adoption of the final Report by the second Finance Working Group (FIN2 WG) and letters from the Council Chair to ICANN and the response from ICANN’s CEO & President, the 2013 Guideline by the ccNSO needs to be replaced with the 2025 ccNSO Guideline on ccTLD Voluntary Financial contributions to ICANN. Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council adopts the updated version of the overview policies, related guidance, and practices, to include the 2025 ccNSO Guideline on ccTLD Voluntary Financial contributions to ICANN and related exchange of letters between the chair of the ccNSO Council and ICANN’s CEO& President. The secretariat is requested to publish the updated overview and archive the previous version. The secretariat is also requested to publish this resolution. The decision becomes effective upon publication. 18. Appointment members, or chairs/vice chairs to committees or working groups, if any Excellence Award: Wafa and Demi Any other comments? Move? Stephen Second? Olga Bart: 2 people stepped forward. One for sopc and tld ops · Jack Zack (.ca) - TLDS OPS · Crystal Isaac (.vi) - SOPC All in favour The Council needs to agree on appointment of various persons to external groups. · ccNSO Nominees to various external groups (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NdPoBTmQUVlPhMy1PsoZr6rUxUxHzRDQ/ed…) The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed, and enable their participation in the respective teams. Draft resolution Decision The ccNSO Council appoints the following people to the respective roles as specified: · ccNSO nominees for the 2026 ICANN Leadership Program: Jordan Carter .au) and Marta Moreira Dias (.pt). · Demi Getschko (.br) and Olaga Cavalli (ccNSO Councilor) as members of the 2026 Excellence Award Nominating Committee · Members of the following committees, study groups or This resolution becomes effective upon publication. 19. Call for volunteers SOPC, Study Group IANA Whois Accuracy & RZERC Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council requests the secretariat to launch the following calls for volunteers: a. A member of the Root Zone Evolution Review Committee.for a term of 3 years starting, starting b. Members for the Strategic and Operational Planning committee, 11 November until 25 November 2025. c. Study group IANA Whois Accuracy Study Group, by 20 November 2025, until 4 December. 1 january. Correction Move? Pablo Second? Wafa All in favour SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 20. Any Other Business (AOB) Biyi: Ghana meeting 8-9 December. ccNSO invited to give an update. I will be there in person. Welcome to join. Stephen: I am ending my term on Council at the end of this meeting. Privilege to work with you. I will pop up now and then. Not in Mumbai. I will resign from all WG, except from GRC and Tech WG. do i need to be reappointed? Alejandra: no need Stephen: it has been a wild ride. Bart: at time you have been a real pain, regarding accountability and delivering on time. I feel a stomach ache when you listed dates and times, but thanks for this. It made a difference. Pleasure working with you, off and online. Bart hands over bottle of wine from Burgundy. Stephen: board took a long time and laughed about the time we took to develop retirement Alejandra: thank you for all your contributions 21. Next Council Meetings · 20 November 2025 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 223 · 18 December 2025 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 224 · 22 January 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 225 · 19 February 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 226 · 12 March 2026 | ICANN85 - Mumbai, Meeting 227 · 16 April 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 228 · 21 May 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 229 · 11 June 2026 | ICANN86, Meeting 230 · 16 July 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 231 · 13 August 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 232 · 17 September 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 233 · 22 October 2026 | ICANN87, Meeting 234 · 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235 · 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236 22. Thank You and Welcome * Thank you Desiree * Welcome Nacho * Thank you to .ie and the Contracted Party House for hosting a very special ccNSO Cocktail. * Thank you to the volunteers for organising sessions. * Thank you to the Secretariat, in-room staff and interpreters. * Thank you for participating either in person or remotely. 2 announcements * See following meetings in agenda * Headshots of councillors in ccnso room 23. Adjourn Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Bylaw amendment to defer reviews
by Bart Boswinkel Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Included the proposed Bylaw changes around the deferral of reviews. This sis result of discussions at the SO/AC roundtable in Dublin. If you have any comments, please provide them by 6 November preferably. Kind regards, Bart

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Thursday 30 October | ccNSO Related Sessions at ICANN84!
by Claudia Ruiz Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Hello, Welcome to the last day of ICANN84!! Here is a link to the session highlight: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1utmHfAuGntv5HkP8aMLQH2qIlojsaYGZqEeyKnc… Thursday, 30 October 2025 * Customer Standing Committee<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QOS/customer-standing-committee-work-sess…> | 09:00 – 10:00 | Liffey Hall 2 – Level 1 * ccNSO Council Meeting<https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QOV/ccnso-council-meeting> | 15:00 – 16:00 | Liffey Hall 2 – Level 1 Best, Claudia Ruiz

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