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Draft Agenda Council meeting 20 August noon UTC
by Bart Boswinkel Aug. 14, 2015

Aug. 14, 2015

Dear all, Please find included draft agenda for the ccNSO Council meeting on 20 August. The material will be send in separate emails. Kind regards, Bart Draft Agenda ccNSO Council Meeting 20 August 2015 1) Apologies 2) Minutes and Actions All actions are completed 3) Internet Governance Update: Young Eum Lee, co-chair 4) Update Stewardship Transition and Accountability Processes 4.1 Update ICG (Keith Davidson) 4.2 Update CWG Accountability (Becky Burr) 4.2 Update CWG Stewardship (Lise Fuhr) 4.4 Preparation Decision-making process on CWG and CCWG proposals Dublin 5) Fast Track Review: next steps Background. At its Buenos Aires meeting, the ICANN Board of Directors have requested the ccNSO to provide further guidance pertaining to IDN ccTLD Fast Track process, in particular on issues relating to the second panel to assess potential confusing similarity of strings. In providing guidance the GAC and SSAC need to be consulted. 5.1 Adoption charter CCWG EPSRP 5.2 Call for volunteers 6) SECIR WG Background. The SECIR WG has completed its work, which is documented in its Final report, including recommendations for next steps. In anticipation of closure of the WG, and following the ccNSO Council resolution in BA, the WG has drafted a charter/statement of purpose for the TLD-Ops Standing Committee. The role of the committee is to give guidance to and oversee activities of the TLD-Ops secretariat. To ensure continuity, the SECIR WG will act as interim TLD-Ops up and until all members of the TLD-Ops Standing Committee are appointed by Council. 6.1 Adoption Final Report SECIR WG 6.2 Adoption Purpose of Statement TLD-OPS Standing Committee and call for volunteers 7) Discussion Meeting B Strategy: next steps Background. During the BA meeting, the ccNSO started the discussion on impact of meeting B format on the ccNSO meeting days. It was agreed the discussion would be on agenda of Dublin meeting again. Topic for Council discussion is to agree on next steps to prepare the community discussions and the Council decision-making. 8) ccNSO Council Elections Background. At the first meeting in 2016 the following Councilors step down according to schedule: • Lesley Cowley ( EU) • Demi Getschko (LAC) • Keith Davidson (AP) • Abibu Ntahigiye ( AF) • Becky Burr (NA) 8.1 Adoption timeline ccNSO Council Elections 8.2 Appointment Election Manager: Gabriella Schittek 9) Appointment ccNSO member on ICANN’s nominating committee Background. The ccNSO appoints one (1) member on ICANN’s Nominating Committee. Juhani Juselius was appointed for two consecutive, one year terms, and hence not eligible for another term. Closure of the call for nominees is 17 August. NomCom expects name 21 August 2015. 10) Appointment new members ccNSO SOPWG Background. At the request of the chair of the SOPWG, the ccNSO Council requested a call for volunteers. Following the call the next volunteers stepped forward: Barrack Otieno, AfTLD Pablo Rodriguez, .pr Dotty Sparks de Blanc, .vi Michael Vassilakis, .gr 11) Leadership training (ICANN) Dublin Background. The ccNSO is eligible to appoint two volunteers for the ICANN leadership training in Dublin. The training is intended for current ccNSO leadership ( Councillors, WG chairs) and potential leaders. Closing date for appointment is 31 August 2015 Discussion on process to select two candidates 12) Council Updates 12.1 Chair Update 12.2 Vice-Chair Update 12.3 Councilors Update 12.4 Regional Organizations Update 12.5 Staff Update 13) WG updates 13.1 SOP WG update 13.2 GRC (Guideline review committee) update 13.3 CCWG Updates - Use of country and territory names 13.4 Program WG update Other updates, if any 14) Liaison Updates Written updates 14.1 GNSO Liaison (Patrick Myles) 14.2 ALAC Liaison (Ron Sherwood) 15) Work plan Updated work plan will follow after the Council meeting to take into account the decisions made. 16) Date of Next Meetings · 24 September 2015, noon UTC · 21 October, Dublin (Time to be determined) · 19 November, noon UTC 17) AOB 18) Adjourn

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35-2015: Design Team Review of Plan for DNS Root Zone KSK Change
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 10, 2015

Aug. 10, 2015

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by 12 August 2015 in case you do not agree with Triage Recommendation 35-2015: Design Team Review of Plan for DNS Root Zone KSK Change Kind regards, Gabi > > == > > Topic: 35-2015: Design Team Review of Plan for DNS Root Zone KSK Change > > Originator: ICANN > > Summary of request: A design team consisting of seven independent DNS experts > has produced a report examining previously proposed schemes for changing the > DNSSEC root zone KSK, along with considerations related to Internet realities, > in preparation for finalizing plans to change the current Root Zone KSK. This > public comment proceeding seeks to review the Design Team¹s findings to date > related to issues and plans for changing the cryptographic key used to > originate the DNSSEC chain of trust: > https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-08-06-en > > Date received: 7 August 2015 > > Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 15 September 2015 > > Recommended action, if any: Send to email lists for information > > Expertise needed, if any: Technical > > Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low > > >

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34-2015: Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1)
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

Dear Councillors, Please, can I have your feedback by Monday, 10 August 2015 in case you do not agree with Triage recommendation 34-2015: Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1). Kind regards, Gabi > > == > > Topic: 34-2015: Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN > Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1) > > Originator: CCWG-Accountability > > Summary of request: The CCWG-Accountability requests community feedback on > its 2nd Draft Proposal of proposed enhancements to ICANN's accountability > framework it has identified as essential to happen or be committed to before > the IANA Stewardship Transition takes place (Work Stream 1). The changes > compared to the Draft Report 1 are significant: > https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-08-03-en > > Date received: 4 August 2015 > > Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 12 September 2015 > > Recommended action, if any: Send to email lists for information (done); > encourage participation in comment period > > Expertise needed, if any: Managerial, legal > > Date of submission to Council: 6 August 2015 > > Last date of Council decision: 10 August 2015 > > Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: High > > >

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Invitation to join ccTLD Webinar on CCWG 2nd Draft Proposal / 25 August 07:00 and 15:00 UTC
by Kristina Nordstrom Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

Dear all, Following the announcement of the 2nd Draft Proposal of the CCWG, two webinars will be held with specific ccTLD focus in order for the community to discuss the proposal. The webinars will be held on 25 August at 07:00 and 15:00 UTC. Please find the dial in details below: Dial in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann/ Conference ID: 5258 Adobe Room: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/ccnso2015/ You do not need to RSVP, you are welcome to join the webinar that is most convenient for you. If you need dial out assistance for this call, please let me know as soon as possible. Kind regards, Kristina

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33-2015: ICG Seeking Public Input on Key Internet Governance Proposal
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by Friday, 7 August in case you do not agree with the Triage Committee¹s suggested way forward on 33-2015: ICG Seeking Public Input on Key Internet Governance Proposal. Kind regards, Gabi == Topic: 33-2015: IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) seeks Public Input on Key Internet Governance Proposal Originator: ICG Summary of request: The ICG has released the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal, which combines components related to the three categories of IANA functions domain names, Internet numbering resources, and protocol parameters: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-31-en Proposal available at https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-propo sal-EN.pdf Date received: 1 August 2015 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 8 September 2015 Recommended action, if any: Post to email lists for information, encourage comments; discuss with ccNSO Council on whether Council statement should be submitted. Expertise needed, if any: Various Date of submission to Council: 5 August 2015 Last date of Council decision: 7 August 2015 Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: High

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32-2015: Proposed ICANN Bylaws Amendments‹GNSO Policy & Implementation Recommendations
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by Friday, 7 August in case you do not agree with the Triage Committee’s suggested way forward on 32-2015: Proposed ICANN Bylaws Amendments‹GNSO Policy & Implementation Recommendations. Kind regards, Gabi == Topic: 32-2015: Proposed ICANN Bylaws Amendments—GNSO Policy & Implementation Recommendations Originator: ICANN Summary of request: During its meeting on 24 June 2015, the GNSO Council unanimously adopted the recommendations of the GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group (see: http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/policy-implementation-recommendations-01jun1 5-en.pdf), which was tasked to address a number of questions as they relate to GNSO policy and implementation. Among others, these recommendations include three proposed new GNSO processes, two of which—the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) and the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP)—require changes to the ICANN Bylaws subject to ICANN Board approval. See: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/bylaws-amendments-2015-07-31-en Date received: 1 August 2015 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 12 September 2015 Recommended action, if any: No Action Expertise needed, if any: Legal Date of submission to Council: 5 August 2015 Last date of Council decision: 7 August 2015 Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low

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31-2015: Removal of Searchable Whois Service from .SHARP Registry Agreement
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by Friday, 7 August in case you do not agree with the Triage Committee¹s suggested way forward on 31-2015: Removal of Searchable Whois Service from .SHARP Registry Agreement. Kind regards, Gabi == Topic: 31-2015: Removal of Searchable Whois Service from .SHARP Registry Agreement Originator: ICANN Summary of request: Sharp Corporation, Registry Operator of .SHARP TLD submitted a request to remove Searchable Whois service of the .SHARP Registry Agreement. ICANN has undertaken a preliminary determination on whether this proposal might raise significant competition, security or stability issues. ICANN¹s preliminary review (based on the information provided) did not identify any such issues. Following ICANN's preliminary determination that the proposal does not raise significant competition, security or stability issues, it was further determined that the change would require a material change to the respective Registry Agreement and that an amendment is needed in order to effect the change. The proposed amendment would remove Searchable Whois service of the .SHARP Registry Agreement .https://www.icann.org/public-comments/sharp-proposed-amendment-2015-07-30-e n Date received: 31 July 2015 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 11 September 2015 Recommended action, if any: No Action Expertise needed, if any: Legal, technical, managerial Date of submission to Council: 5 August 2015 Last date of Council decision: 7 August 2015 Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low

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30-2015: Proposal for Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by Gabriella Schittek Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

Dear Councillors, Please, let me know by Friday, 7 August in case you do not agree with the Triage Committee¹s suggested way forward on 30-2015: Proposal for Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) Kind regards, Gabi == Topic: 30-2015: Proposal for Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) Originator: ICANN Summary of request: The Armenian script community has formed the Armenian Generation Panel (GP), which in turn has developed a Proposal for an Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules. This proposal is being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the Armenian GP to make their views known to the Armenian Generation Panel so it can finalize the proposal for integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposal-armenian-lgr-2015-07-22-en Date received: 23 July 2015 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 31 August 2015 Recommended action, if any: No Action Expertise needed, if any: Lingual, technical, managerial Date of submission to Council: 5 August 2015 Last date of Council decision: 7 August 2015 Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low

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ccNSO Activity Summary July 2015
by Kimberly Carlson Aug. 3, 2015

Aug. 3, 2015

ccNSO Activity Summary July 2015 Working/Study Group Meeting Output: 20 July - Rules and Guidelines Review Committee - recording<http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-grc-20jul15-en.mp3> 27 July - Rules and Guidelines Review Committee - recording<http://audio.icann.org/ccnso/ccnso-grc-27jul15-en.mp3> 27 July - Cross-Community Working Group on Use of Country and Territory Names - transcript<http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/transcript-ctn-27jul15-en.pdf> For output from the CWG meetings see the CWG Wiki Page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocwgdtstwrdshp/Meetings> For output from the CCWG meetings see the CCWG Wiki Page: CCWG Wiki Page<https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Meetings> ccNSO Council Output: ccNSO Council preparation material and output can be found here http://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/minutes.htm ccNSO Council Decisions and Resolutions: http://ccnso.icann.org/about/council/decisions-resolutions.htm Links and Announcements regarding the IANA Stewardship Transfer and ICANN's Accountability Process: 31 July - The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) call for public comment<https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…> 31 July - IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) to Host Webinars in Conjunction with Call for Public Comment<https://www.ianacg.org/iana-stewardship-transition-coordination-group-icg-t…> 30 July - The CCWG-Accountability will publish its second draft for 40-day public comment on 3 August 2015. To brief the community, the Chairs will host two identical webinars<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-30-en> on 4 August and 7 August. 17-18 July - Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability held a Face to Face meeting in Paris - Communiqué<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2015-07-20-en> 15 July - The CCWG: From Buenos Aires to Paris to Dublin<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-ccwg-from-buenos-aires-to-paris-to-dubl…>. Blog by Steve Crocker 9 July - Volume 7: Update on IANA Stewardship Discussion<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions>, Blog by Samantha Dickson Other Announcements: 27 July - Apply now to be the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Representative, North American Region<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-27-en> 20 July - Register now for ICANN's FY15 Q4 Stakeholder Call on 20 August<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Sf9hDLKr3oS1gzVnBsCmdkMoXoqWG0ZJynBJFdLASQ…> 8 July - ccNSO Members Meeting Evaluation Buenos Aires, 23-24 June 2015 <https://www.surveymonkey.net/results/SM-JXX7W6KY/>

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Volunteers for the Guidelines Review Committee
by Katrina Sataki July 27, 2015

July 27, 2015

Dear Councillors, I am writing in my capacity of the Chair of the Guidelines Review Committee (GRC). As you might remember in Buenos Aires the ccNSO Council answered the plea of the GRC to launch a call for additional volunteers. The call was closed on 16 July. We have 7 excellent candidates: Joke Braeken, .eu Stephen Deerhake, .as Dejan Djukic, .rs Ben Fuller, .na Alejandra Reynoso, .gt Mirjana Tasic, .rs David McAuley, .cc The current members of the GRC will be happy to welcome new members as soon as possible. Therefore I'd like to ask the Council to consider the list of volunteer names and appoint the members. If you have any objections, please respond by Friday, 18.00 UTC. Thank you! Kind regards, ]{atrina -- Katrina Sataki, CEO NIC.LV - The Registry of ccTLD .lv Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia Raina bulvaris 29, Riga LV-1459 Tel: +371 67085858 | Fax: +371 67225072 | Mobile: +371 29249666 E-mail: <mailto:katrina@nic.lv> katrina(a)nic.lv | Skype: kat..s | Web: <http://www.nic.lv> www.nic.lv

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