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FINAL REMINDER | call for presenters: ccTLD News at ICANN67 in Cancun
by Joke Braeken Jan. 10, 2020

Jan. 10, 2020

Dear All, FINAL REMINDER: call for presenters extended until mid January. This is a reminder that the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee is seeking a limited number of presenters for the upcoming ccNSO Member Meeting (ccTLD news session) at the March 2020 ICANN Community Forum in Cancun (ICANN67<https://meetings.icann.org/en/cancun67>). The ccNSO Members Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 10 and Wednesday, 11 March 2020. ccTLD managers interested in presenting at the ccTLD News Session are kindly invited to contact Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, no later than Monday, 13 January 2020 (23:59 UTC). (new deadline) The ccNSO Meeting Programme Working Group invites you to share your best practices, project solutions, implementations and case studies by presenting at the ccTLD news session, covering for instance recent developments, ccTLD activities and ccTLD management related topics, both from an operational, marketing or legal point of view. Candidate presenters are invited to send the following information to Joke Braeken (joke.braeken(a)icann.org)<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org)>, at their earliest convenience - no later than Monday, 13 January 2020 (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 (few sentences) Please note: * Has your presentation been shown at another industry event? If so, kindly specify where. In order to avoid unnecessary overlap with other meetings, you are kindly encouraged to adopt the presentation to a global audience. * No interpretation services will be provided during the ccNSO Members meeting, therefore please take into consideration that presentations are to be held in English. * On https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/mpwg.htm<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_en_wor…> you will be able to find some tips & tricks for presenters at ccNSO meetings, and how to make a good presentation even more engaging. = = = = = Next steps: Each proposal for a presentation is reviewed and evaluated by the ccNSO Meeting Programme Committee (MPC). Since a number of volunteers already stepped forward with a proposal to give a presentation, including deferred presentations from ICANN66, the MPC cannot always guarantee a speaking slot for all volunteers. A short description of the scheduled presentations will be published online, prior to the meeting. The MPC expects to confirm the final selection of presenters after the December seasonal break. The ccNSO Meeting Programme Committee looks forward to your feedback. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ccNSO&d=Dw…> Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_ccnso…> http://ccnso.icann.org [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ccnso.icann.org&d=DwMGa…>

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Reminder | ATRT3 Draft Report: invitation to attend a Webinar
by Joke Braeken Jan. 10, 2020

Jan. 10, 2020

hello everyone, This is a reminder that the Third Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) invites the community to participate in a webinar on its draft report. There are two options to participate: Monday, 13 January 2020 at 20:00 UTC Tuesday, 14 January 2020 at 12:00 UTC More information about the webinar and how to participate is available here: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=124848180 The ATRT3 will present an overview of the key findings, suggestions, and recommendations in its draft report. Participants will have an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions. The draft report is available for Public Comment [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> until 23:59 UTC on 31 January 2020. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ccNSO&d=Dw…> Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_ccnso…> http://ccnso.icann.org [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ccnso.icann.org&d=DwMGa…>

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draft resolution: appoint additional member IGLC
by Joke Braeken Jan. 10, 2020

Jan. 10, 2020

Dear Councillors, Please find below a draft resolution, presented to you for an online decision. Kindly provide me with your input by the end of Tuesday, 14 January 2020, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution. Appointment members For decision: formal appointment member Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) Abdullah Cemil AKÇAM (.tr) applied for membership of the ccNSO IGLC. Draft Resolution The ccNSO Council approves membership to the ccNSO IGLC for the candidate included below. Abdullah Cemil AKÇAM (.tr) The secretariat is requested to take all other necessary steps to include the candidate as a member of the IGLC, including ensuring that Abdullah signed the Data Consent Form. Thank you. Best regards. Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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Triage Committee recommendation (52 until 57 - 2019)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 10, 2020

Jan. 10, 2020

Dear Councillors. Please find the latest Triage Committee recommendation (52 until 57 - 2019) included below. Kindly note that there are a few action items for the Council: see recommendations 53-2019 and 57-2019 If you do not agree with the recommendations, kindly let me know by Tue, 14 January 2020, 23:59 UTC. Thank you. Best regards, Joke Braeken Number: 52-2019 Topic: NextGen@ICANN68 applications Request from: ICANN Summary: ICANN launched the application round for those interested in participating in the ICANN68 Public Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, through the NextGen@ICANN program Close date: 24 January 2020 Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-12-16-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Recommended action: send the announcement to ccnso-members@, cctld-community@, ccnso-council@ and share via social media (completed) Impact on ccNSO: low Relevance for ccTLDs: low Deadline triage committee input: 10 Jan 2020 (23:59 UTC) Number: 53-2019 Topic: ATRT3 draft report Request from: ATRT3 review Team via ICANN MSSI Summary: The ATRT3 RT seeks input on its draft report. The report drafted by the ATRT3 contains findings, suggestions and recommendations with regard to ICANN accountability and transparency in the following key areas: Board Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Public Input Policy Development Process Specific and Organizational Reviews Accountability Indicators Prioritization of Activities, Policies, and Recommendations Close date: 31 January 2020 Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2019-12-16-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Recommended action: 1/ send the announcement to ccnso-members@, cctld-community@, ccnso-council@ and share via social media (completed) 2/ ccNSO Council to prepare a statement Impact on ccNSO: high Relevance for ccTLDs: high Deadline triage committee input: 10 Jan 2020 (23:59 UTC) Number: 54-2019 Topic: Apply now for PTI and ICANN leadership positions Request from: ICANN NomCom Summary: NomCom invites individuals to apply for leadership positions at ICANN and PTI Close date: 18 Febr 2020 (23:59 UTC) Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-12-18-en Recommended action: send the announcement to ccnso-members@, cctld-community@, ccnso-council@ and share via social media (completed) Impact on ccNSO: high Relevance for ccTLDs: high Deadline triage committee input: 10 Jan 2020 (23:59 UTC) Number: 55-2019 Topic: Draft FY21-25 Operating Plan and Financial Plan and Draft FY21 Operating plan and budget Request from: ICANN org operations & finance Summary: The purpose of this public comment is to seek community input on the draft FY21-FY25 Operating & Financial Plan, and the draft FY21 Operating Plan & Budget. Close date: 25 Febr 2020 (23:59 UTC) Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-12-20-en Recommended action: 1/ send the announcement to ccnso-members@, cctld-community@, ccnso-council@ and share via social media (completed) 2/ SOPC is currently preparing a statement Impact on ccNSO: high Relevance for ccTLDs: high Deadline triage committee input: 10 Jan 2020 (23:59 UTC) Number: 56-2019 Topic: Request for quotation: - server equipment refresh 2020 - network equipment refresh 2020 - IMRS cluster Singapore co-location - IMRS cluster Singapore network connectivity Request from: ICANN org Summary: Requests for quotations. Close date: 8 Jan 2020 (23:59 UTC) Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcements Recommended action: None, due to short deadline over holiday season Impact on ccNSO: low Relevance for ccTLDs: low Deadline triage committee input: 10 Jan 2020 (23:59 UTC) Number: 57-2019 Topic: Proposed final report new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Request from: ICANN org , CCWG new gTLD Auction proceeds Summary: This Public Comment proceeding seeks to obtain input on the proposed Final Report of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) and more specifically the following questions: * Do you support the CCWG's recommendation in relation to the preferred mechanism(s)? If no, please provide your rationale for why not. * Do you have any concerns about the updates the CCWG has made compared to the Initial Report, in response to the Public Comment forum? If yes, please specify what changes concern you and why? * Is there any further information you think the CCWG should consider, that it hasn't considered previously, in order to finalize its report for submission to the Chartering Organizations? The CCWG is tasked with providing guidance on a framework to disburse the funds generated from auctions of last resort in 2012 application round of the new gTLD Program. According to the CCWG's charter, the objective of the group is to develop a proposal(s) for consideration by the chartering organizations Close date: 14 Febr 2020 (23:59 UTC) Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-5-2019-12-23-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Recommended action: 1/ send the announcement to ccnso-members@, cctld-community@, ccnso-council@ and share via social media (completed) 2/ ccNSO Council – as chartering organisation - to prepare a statement Impact on ccNSO: low Relevance for ccTLDs: low Deadline triage committee input: 10 Jan 2020 (23:59 UTC) Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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December minutes for review
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 9, 2020

Jan. 9, 2020

Dear Councilors, Happy New Year! Here are the minutes from the last call for review. Thank you, Kim

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call for volunteers: ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC)
by Joke Braeken Jan. 9, 2020

Jan. 9, 2020

Dear All, The ccNSO seeks additional volunteers for the ccNSO Meetings Programme Standing Committee (MPC). The objective of the MPC is 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. If you are interested in joining the MPC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>, including a short paragraph on your background and your affiliation with a ccTLD Manager. Closing date of this call for volunteers is Friday, 24 January 2020 (23:59 UTC). Workload & working method Every member needs to be able to invest a few hours leading up to the next ICANN meeting towards the work of the group. The group meets through telephone conferences (1 hour), and potentially in face-to-face meetings during the ICANN meetings. However, most work is done online. Who can join? Membership of the ccNSO MPC is open to all ccTLD managers, whether members or non-members of the ccNSO. How to join and next steps If you are interested in joining the MPC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>, including a short paragraph on your background and your affiliation with a ccTLD Manager. Closing date of this call for volunteers is Friday, 24 January 2020 (23:59 UTC). The ccNSO Council will appoint the additional members to the MPC as soon as possible, after closure of the call for volunteers. Once the additional members to the MPC have been appointed, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a Public Data Consent Form. Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to add you as a member of the MPC and its mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation in the MPC and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. Scope of activities The Committee will undertake the following activities: * Coordinate the high-level schedule of ccNSO related meetings at ICANN public meetings; * Implement best practices on the organization of the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda, taking into account the ccNSO Guideline: ccNSO Meetings<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/guidelines.htm>; * Liaise with the ccNSO Council and broader ccTLD community on topics to be covered during the ccNSO Members Meeting; * Draft the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda, in accordance with the Guideline: ccNSO Meetings<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/guidelines.htm>, so that the Secretariat can publish the agenda in a timely manner; * Develop necessary additional information related to the ccNSO Members Meeting to be distributed to the ccTLDs; * Ensure smooth running of the ccNSO Members Meetings; * Collect feedback and measure the satisfaction on the ccNSO Members Meetings from participants via for instance an evaluation survey, and * any other activities that might support the achievement of the MPC's objective. Background and links MPC charter & WG members: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/mpwg.htm Workspace: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Meetings+Programme+Wor… Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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Proposed Dates for ICANN Public Meetings 2024-2028 and Revised Dates in 2022
by Joke Braeken Jan. 8, 2020

Jan. 8, 2020

Hello all, Purpose: The purpose of this Public Comment proceeding is to solicit and collect feedback from the community on the proposed dates for ICANN Public Meetings to be held in 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. ICANN is also seeking feedback on revised dates for ICANN75 in 2022 to allow more time between events. The advance notice gives the community an opportunity to identify potential conflicts before ICANN posts the official dates. It also gives participants enough time to plan their travel and attendance. Current Status: The Meetings and Global Stakeholder Engagement Teams worked together to select preliminary dates for ICANN Public Meetings for 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Revised dates were also identified for the Annual General Meeting in 2022. These proposed dates are now available for public review and comment from the community. Next Steps: After the Public Comment period closes, ICANN will review comments and re-evaluate the dates and if needed, make changes. ICANN cannot accommodate every request but is committed to avoiding conflicts with holidays and community events. The final step is for ICANN to publish the official ICANN Public Meeting dates for 2022 (revised), 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Close date: 11 February 2020 (23:59 UTC) Read more: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/icann-meetings-dates-2020-01-02-en Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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Proposed Final Report of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group
by Joke Braeken Jan. 8, 2020

Jan. 8, 2020

Dear All, A Public Comment proceeding seeks to obtain input on the proposed Final Report of the new gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) and more specifically the following questions: * Do you support the CCWG's recommendation in relation to the preferred mechanism(s)? If no, please provide your rationale for why not. * Do you have any concerns about the updates the CCWG has made compared to the Initial Report, in response to the Public Comment forum? If yes, please specify what changes concern you and why? * Is there any further information you think the CCWG should consider, that it hasn't considered previously, in order to finalize its report for submission to the Chartering Organizations? The CCWG is tasked with providing guidance on a framework to disburse the funds generated from auctions of last resort in 2012 application round of the new gTLD Program. According to the CCWG's charter, the objective of the group is to develop a proposal(s) for consideration by the chartering organizations: Address Supporting Organization (ASO), the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO), the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC), the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC), and the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC). Read more: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-final-2019-… Close date: 14 February 2020 (23:59 UTC) Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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ICANN and Verisign Announce Proposed Amendment to .COM Registry Agreement
by Joke Braeken Jan. 8, 2020

Jan. 8, 2020

Dear all, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and VeriSign, Inc. (Verisign), the registry operator of the .COM top-level domain (TLD) today announced that they have reached a proposed agreement to amend the .COM Registry Agreement (RA). In addition, ICANN and Verisign announced a new proposed framework for working together on initiatives related to the security, stability and resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS) in the form of a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) between the two organizations. Terms of the Agreement are Open for Public Comment Until Feb. 14, 2020 Together, these agreements fulfill commitments that ICANN and Verisign made in 2016 when they previously amended the .COM RA. The new terms, which are now open for public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments>, will enhance the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; provide limited and transparent pricing flexibility for .COM registry services; and standardize the .COM RA by including certain technical and reporting requirements based on terms in other registry agreements between ICANN and the registry operators of other TLDs. Verisign's operation of the .COM TLD is governed by two separate agreements: the .COM RA, and the Cooperative Agreement between Verisign and the U.S. Department of Commerce. In 2016, Verisign and ICANN formally agreed<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/com/com-amend-1-pdf-20oct16-…> that if and when the Department of Commerce and Verisign made changes to the Cooperative Agreement, ICANN and Verisign would negotiate in good faith to ensure those changes were reflected in the .COM RA. On Oct. 26, 2018, following a review and deliberation by the U.S. Government, Verisign and the Department of Commerce entered into an amendment that included an extension of the Cooperative Agreement<https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/amendment_35.pdf>. Under the amended Cooperative Agreement, the Department of Commerce noted that the domain name marketplace had grown more dynamic and concluded that it was in the public interest that, among other things, Verisign and ICANN may agree to amend the .COM Registry Agreement to permit an increase to the price for .COM registry services, up to a maximum of 7 percent in each of the final four years of each six-year period (the first six-year period commenced on Oct. 26, 2018). The proposed agreement announced today updates the .COM RA to reflect those changes. ICANN is not a price regulator and defers to the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Justice for the regulation of pricing for .COM registry services. While Verisign does not set retail prices for .COM domain names, the proposed amendment to the .COM RA will provide pricing certainty by limiting the potential maximum wholesale price for .COM domain names. For example, if the four standard price increases are taken in this six-year period, the maximum wholesale price for .COM domain names would be $8.39 no earlier than Oct. 26, 2020 (compared to $7.85 today), and cannot exceed $10.26 until October 2026. In addition to aligning the pricing for .COM registry services with the Cooperative Agreement, the updated .COM RA and LOI achieve four additional important objectives: · Alignment with certain technical and reporting obligations for the .COM TLD with those in the Base gTLD Registry Agreement · Incorporation of commitments related to the implementation of the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) · Formalization of a framework by which ICANN and Verisign will work together to support additional enhancements to security and stability of the DNS, including to help combat DNS security threats · Additional funding to ICANN to continue to conduct, facilitate and support activities that preserve and enhance the security and stability of the DNS, in support of Verisign's and ICANN's longstanding commitment in this area and ICANN's core mission to ensure the stable and secure operation of the internet's unique identifier systems Because of the significance of the .COM TLD, these security, stability and resiliency enhancements will benefit internet users worldwide. The .COM TLD is an important part of the internet's global addressing system, providing the foundation for hundreds of millions of websites, apps, email accounts and core internet infrastructure elements across the globe. The .COM TLD is an important part of global commerce, making its continued secure, stable and resilient operation a top priority for both ICANN and Verisign. These obligations expand on Verisign's long-standing commitment to evolving and improving DNS security, stability and resiliency, through technical innovation, active participation in groups like ICANN's Root Server System Advisory Committee and the Security and Stability Advisory Committee, as well as in Verisign's role as root zone maintainer, and operator of two of the world's 13 authoritative root servers. For more than 22 years, Verisign has maintained 100 percent operational accuracy and stability for the .COM DNS. ICANN facilitates the coordination of the 12 operators of the 13 authoritative root servers. These root servers are the foundation of the DNS. In keeping with ICANN's mission to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global internet, a pillar of its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan is to strengthen the security of the DNS and the DNS Root Server System by partnering with relevant stakeholders to strengthen DNS root server operations governance and coordination; improve awareness of security threats to the DNS; and foster greater diversity of thought to best anticipate, respond to and mitigate potential threats. Read more: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2020-01-03-en?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTjJ… Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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January: ccNSO Council Teleconference | January 23, 2020 at 18:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 7, 2020

Jan. 7, 2020

Dear all, The next ccNSO Council Teleconference will be January 23, 2020 at 18:00 UTC. An agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/438404161 Meeting ID: 438 404 161 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aAAP6aGAx Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/IghxBw (recording, transcript and background material will be posted as it becomes available)

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