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Final reminder: Join the 4 December consultation on ccTLD Data Integration in ICANN's Metrica Platform
by Joke Braeken Dec. 4, 2024

Dec. 4, 2024

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-11nov24-en.htm You are cordially invited to attend a consultation session, held on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 14 UTC. This session is held under the auspices of the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) in collaboration with the ICANN Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). The session aims to inform ccTLDs globally about ICANN's Metrica initial release and consult ccTLDs on the inclusion of data specific to ccTLDs. When? Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 14 UTC Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/4hoXoro ABOUT METRICA | ICANN Domain Metrica is a measurement platform that aims to provide various sets of information about domain names, domain name registration, usage and behavior. Initially limited to covering domain name abuse, it will evolve and expand to cover any aspect of the domain name ecosystem which might be of interest to the community. ABOUT DASC | The ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC)<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm> is intended to maintain a dedicated forum for ccTLD Managers to discuss the important topic of DNS Abuse. The overarching purpose is to raise understanding and awareness of the issues pertaining to DNS Abuse, promote open and constructive dialogue, and ultimately to assist ccTLD Managers in their efforts to mitigate the impact of DNS Abuse. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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FW: Summary Notes & Next Steps: ICANN81 SOAC Chairs Roundtable
by Bart Boswinkel Dec. 4, 2024

Dec. 4, 2024

Dear all, Please find included the notes from the SOAC Roundtable in Istanbul. Jodi Anderson from .nz and Molehe have been asked to become member and alternate of the group. As the next Council meeting is scheduled next week ( 12 December), their formal appointment will be an item on the agenda. By then staff is expected to have circulated the draft terms of reference for the group as well, Kind regards, Bart Subject: [Team-Leaders] Summary Notes & Next Steps: ICANN81 SOAC Chairs Roundtable Dear SOAC Chairs, Thank you again for your time and the very constructive discussion at the ICANN81 Roundtable last Friday. I am pleased to attach the Summary Notes for your reference and circulation to your membership, as you wish. To elaborate on the action items, ICANN org proposes distributing a draft project charter to you for your review by early December, followed by a draft “strawman” proposal before mid-December. Considering the relatively tight timeframe we have between now and ICANN82, and the likelihood that that many people will be taking time off between late December and early January, this will allow us to work with you on two parallel tracks; i.e., SOAC Chairs’ approval of the project charter, and formation of a group to discuss the “strawman” proposals. In that regard, we hope it will be possible for each of the SOACs to propose participants for the group by Monday 2 December. Based on the Roundtable discussion, our understanding is that the group should be small, perhaps comprising 7-8 participants (each with an alternate to facilitate participation and timely progress). In addition to familiarity with ICANN meeting planning, participants should be able to commit their time for the duration of the project, to ensure the group meets the intended deadline of ICANN82 for a set of proposals to be presented to the community. Please let Sally and me know if you have further thoughts or suggestions. We look forward to working with you and the planned community group on this project! Thanks and cheers Mary

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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: 2ND CCNSO FINANCE WORKING GROUP (FIN2 WG)
by Joke Braeken Dec. 3, 2024

Dec. 3, 2024

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: 2ND CCNSO FINANCE WORKING GROUP (FIN2 WG) The ccNSO launches a call for volunteers for a new ccNSO Financial Contributions Working Group<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sfwg.htm>. The call for volunteers will be open for a limited period, closing on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 (23:59 UTC). OBJECTIVE | The objective of the second Finance Working Group is to review, explore and propose financial contribution models that are fair and equitable, and encourage ccTLDs to contribute at a level deemed reasonable, while preserving the principle of voluntary contributions. WORKING GROUP FOCUS AREAS | (I) Analyze and review the current model supporting the financial contribution guideline. (II) Evaluate and assess the current banded contribution system. (III) Identify and propose solutions to reduce the gap between the total level of contributions and a reasonable contribution level, potentially using a value exchange or other suitable model. MEMBERSHIP | Membership of the working group is open to all representatives of ccTLD managers (members and non-members of the ccNSO) who meet the following criteria: • An ongoing commitment to actively participate in the activities of the working group; • An involvement in financial area of the ccTLD they represent; • An ability and willingness to attend the group’s meetings regularly (at least two (2) out of every three (3) successive meetings, which are expected to be organized on a rotational basis). Members of the working group will be appointed by the ccNSO Council taking into account the background of the applicants to reflect the diversity of the ccTLD community. Regional Organizations may nominate a representative as an observer. Observers may participate on equal footing in the deliberations of the working group HOW TO APPLY | If you are interested in joining the working group, please submit your application by Tuesday, 10 December 2024 (23:59 UTC). To apply, complete the form here https://forms.gle/aZZNxNSn6hHE2dNq8 You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining the group. To facilitate your participation in the ccNSO representing your ccTLD, we will require an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/help>, which is the ccNSO’s and ICANN’s platform to manage participation. If you already have an ICANN Account (e.g. for registering at ICANN meetings), please login<https://account.icann.org/login> to your ICANN Account using the email address that you use for your ccNSO work and verify that your profile is up to date. If you do not have an ICANN Account or are unsure, please create an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/> at your earliest convenience. MEETINGS AND DELIVERABLES | The working group is expected to convene at least once before the end-of-year holiday break. The proposed date for this first meeting is Tuesday, 17 December 2024 at either 6:00 or 14:00 UTC, depending on where the volunteers are located. This new group should inform and consult the ccTLD community at the ICANN meeting in Seattle (ICANN82) and make recommendations to the community and Council by ICANN83 in Prague. NEXT STEPS | Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI). Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46 If you have questions, please contact us at ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> BACKGROUND | According to the ccNSO Financial Guideline adopted in November 2013,<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42805/guidelines-cctl…> a review is required every five years. The first review took place in November 2018, leading to improvements in the invoicing process. The second review kicked off at ICANN81, during the ccNSO Welcome Session held on Tuesday, 12 November. Recordings for this session are available here<https://sched.co/1p2JD>. * 2013 Final report ccNSO finance working group<https://archive.icann.org/meetings/buenosaires2013/en/schedule/sun-finance/…> * 2013 ccNSO Financial contribution Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42805/guidelines-cctl…> * Letter ICANN CEO on financial contributions<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42697/chehade-to-holl…> (November 2013) * Letter Chair Finance WG to CEO ICANN on ccTLD Financial contributions<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_44824/holland-to-cheh…> (December 2013) * Annual Contributions overviews<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/cctld-contributions.htm> (multiple years) * ccTLD Billing process<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cctld-billing-overview-faq-15au…> * FY 25 (November 2024) ccTLD Financial contributions model<https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann81/3a/ICANN%20ccTLD%20contributi…> * Charter <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/sfwg.htm> (see enclosed) Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Reminder: Join the 4 December consultation on ccTLD Data Integration in ICANN's Metrica Platform
by Joke Braeken Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-11nov24-en.htm Dear All, This is a reminder. You are cordially invited to attend a consultation session, held on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 14 UTC. This session is held under the auspices of the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) in collaboration with the ICANN Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). The session aims to inform ccTLDs globally about ICANN's Metrica initial release and consult ccTLDs on the inclusion of data specific to ccTLDs. When? Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 14 UTC Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/4hoXoro ABOUT METRICA | ICANN Domain Metrica is a measurement platform that aims to provide various sets of information about domain names, domain name registration, usage and behavior. Initially limited to covering domain name abuse, it will evolve and expand to cover any aspect of the domain name ecosystem which might be of interest to the community. ABOUT DASC | The ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC)<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm> is intended to maintain a dedicated forum for ccTLD Managers to discuss the important topic of DNS Abuse. The overarching purpose is to raise understanding and awareness of the issues pertaining to DNS Abuse, promote open and constructive dialogue, and ultimately to assist ccTLD Managers in their efforts to mitigate the impact of DNS Abuse. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Action Required: Create Your ICANN Account to Ensure Seamless Participation in ccNSO Activities
by Joke Braeken Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-02dec24-en.htm Dear All, To streamline the management of ccNSO membership and ensure compliance with applicable laws, the ccNSO will soon be using ICANN's new Community Engagement System (CES) to manage stakeholder participation. This unified platform will enhance collaboration and improve efficiency in how we engage with the ccNSO community. To facilitate the transfer and to ensure that data is processed in compliance with applicable laws, we ask you to create and maintain a personal ICANN Account if you do not already have one. Read more: https://account.icann.org/help If you already have an ICANN Account (e.g. for registering at ICANN meetings), please login<https://account.icann.org/login> to your ICANN Account using the email address that you use for your ccNSO work and verify that your profile is up to date. If you do not have an ICANN Account or are unsure, please create an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/> at your earliest convenience. This simple action on your part will help ensure a smooth transition to managing ccNSO membership through CES, while also ensuring that personal data related to ccNSO participation is processed in compliance with privacy regulations. For more information, please refer to the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy> and our Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>, which outline how ICANN and the ccNSO secretariat, handle data and govern the use of our online platforms and services. The role of the ccTLD Emissaries and Representatives is defined in the ICANN bylaws (Article 10, Section 10.4(e)<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10>). Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact the ccNSO Secretariat if you have questions. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Reminder: The ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee (SOPC) seeks volunteers
by Joke Braeken Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

Dear All, This is a reminder that the ccNSO Council launches a call for volunteers for the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee (SOPC). This call for volunteers closes Friday, 6 December 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Read more: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20nov24-en.htm Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Approval Draft charter second Finance WG
by Bart Boswinkel Nov. 29, 2024

Nov. 29, 2024

Dear all, To date no comments were received on charter, nor have any objections or concerns been raised to date. The draftcharter can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeO2uzUw_FmeyOwaTT_T7ZMNgt5k-tpL/edit#h… If you do object or have concerns regarding the charter, please inform the list by Monday 2 December, noon UTC Thank you and kind regards, Bart From: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 25 November 2024 at 10:49 To: "ccnso-council(a)icann.org" <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: Draft charter second Finance WG Dear all, Please find included the draft charter for the second Finance WG: If you have any comments, please send in reply to this email or enter them in the Google doc directly by Wednesday 27 November 23.59 UTC. After consolidating comments (if any), you’ll be asked to approve the charter b y Monday 2 December, noon UTC. As you maty recall from the last Council meeting the following timeline was agreed by you: The secretariat is requested to draft a charter by 22 November 2024, for review and adoption by the ccNSO Council on 29 November 2024. The draft charter should take into account the following actions: explore and review the current model underlying the financial contribution guideline, explore and review the current banded contribution model, and explore and suggest ways to diminish the discrepancy between aggregate level of contributions and reasonable level of contribution based on the value exchange or other model. Assuming the charter will be adopted on 29 November, launch an expedited call for volunteers will start on Monday 2 December and ending 6 December, and the slate of volunteers to be approved by Council on 10 December 2024. Thank you and kind regards, Bart

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Final reminder: Share Your Feedback on the ccNSO Members Meeting at ICANN81: Help Shape Future ccNSO Meetings
by Joke Braeken Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

Dear All, We hope the ICANN81 ccNSO Members Meeting was a rewarding experience for you, whether you joined us in person or remotely. The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) values your input and is seeking feedback on this ccNSO Members Meeting. Which sessions did you find particularly engaging? How can we improve? What topics would you like to see addressed at the ICANN82 Community Forum? Your feedback is crucial in shaping future ccNSO Members Meetings. How to provide your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LV5D62B The survey will be open until Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 23:59 UTC. Thank you for sharing your insights! Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Election Notice: ccNSO Council, Asia/Australia/Pacific Region
by Joke Braeken Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-25nov24-en.htm Election Notice: ccNSO Council, Asia/Australia/Pacific Region This is to inform you about the elections for the position of one (1) ccNSO Council member for the Asia/Australia/Pacific region. Two candidates have been nominated, seconded, and accepted their nominations in line with the established rules and timeline. Consequently, an election will be held among the Emissaries of the Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: Your vote is crucial to ensure your region's representation—don't miss this opportunity! * Vote Start: Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 00:01 UTC * Vote End: Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 23:59 UTC CANDIDATES * Jordan Carter<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/carter-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> * Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/thuy-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> The candidates were invited to submit their statements to ccNSO members. They also engaged with ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community during a Q&A session held at the ccNSO Members Meeting during ICANN81. You can watch the recording of the session here<https://sched.co/1p2JJ>. IMPORTANT INFORMATION * One Ballot Per Emissary Each eligible Emissary from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region will receive one ballot. * Need Assistance? If you're unsure who the Emissary is for your Country or Territory, contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> * Ballot Delivery Ballots have been sent via email from tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org> on 26 November. Here is an example<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/election-ballot-…>. * Reminders Email reminders will be sent to those who have not yet voted. * Voting Flexibility You may vote multiple times, but only the last vote submitted will be counted. * Preferred Candidate Please select one preferred candidate by choosing only one option. If you believe none of the candidates are suitable, you may submit your vote without selecting any option. * How many Emissaries need to vote? According to the guideline, a quorum is reached when the majority of eligible Emissaries in the Geographic Region vote. The ccNSO currently counts 57 members from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region, corresponding to 56 Territories, and therefor 56 Emissaries. * Voting is anonymous Voting results will be anonymized, and votes will be identified only by their ballot ID. * Who wins? The candidate who receives the majority of votes cast by Emissaries from the region will be selected. The winner is the candidate with the most votes. If there is a tie, a run-off election will be held between the tied candidates. The Election Report, which includes the results of the election and possible observations by the Election Process Manager, will be sent to the ccNSO Council for adoption. Council's adoption of the Report will formally close the process. New Council terms will commence at the end of ICANN82 in March 2025. Read more about this election and review the candidate statements here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm If you need assistance or have questions, please contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> LINKS & BACKGROUND * The ccNSO Council consists of 18 Councillors, representing 5 ICANN geographical regions. Each region has 3 Councillors, with 15 elected by ccNSO members within their respective regions and 3 appointed by the ICANN Nominating Committee. * As per the October 2022 Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/internal-members…> of the ccNSO, the Emissary is the Representative selected by the ccTLD Manager in accordance with Section 10.4(e) of the ICANN Bylaws for the purpose of voting in the specific cases enumerated in Article 10 & Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws and the Internal Rules and Internal Procedures of the ccNSO. * ICANN bylaws, Article 10<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> * ccNSO Internal Membership Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/internal-membership-rules-26oct22-en.pdf> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…> * Timeline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/timeline-electio…> * ccNSO Council Election Webinar: recording<https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars> * ccNSO Council Election Q&A with candidates: recording<https://sched.co/1p2JJ> * Announcements related to Council elections<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm> * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/> * Candidate statements * Jordan Carter (.au)<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/carter-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> * Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy (.vn)<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/thuy-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Election Notice: ccNSO Council, Latin America/Caribbean Region
by Joke Braeken Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25nov24-en.htm Election Notice: ccNSO Council, Latin America/Caribbean Region This is to inform you about the elections for the position of one (1) ccNSO Council member for the Latin America/Caribbean region. Two candidates have been nominated, seconded, and accepted their nominations in line with the established rules and timeline. Consequently, an election will be held among the Emissaries of the Latin America/Caribbean Region: Your vote is crucial to ensure your region's representation—don't miss this opportunity! * Vote Start: Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 00:01 UTC * Vote End: Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 23:59 UTC CANDIDATES * Everton Teles Rodrigues<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/rodrigues-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> * Diego Ernesto Luna Quevedo<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/quevedo-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> The candidates were invited to submit their statements to ccNSO members. They also engaged with ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community during a Q&A session held at the ccNSO Members Meeting during ICANN81. You can watch the recording of the session here<https://sched.co/1p2JJ>. IMPORTANT INFORMATION * One Ballot Per Emissary Each eligible Emissary from the Latin America/Caribbean Region will receive one ballot. * Need Assistance? If you're unsure who the Emissary is for your Country or Territory, contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> * Ballot Delivery Ballots have been emailed from tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org> on 26 November. If you would like to see what a ballot looks like, here is an example<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/election-ballot-…>. * Reminders Email reminders will be sent to those who have not yet voted. * Voting Flexibility You may vote multiple times, but only the last vote submitted will be counted. * Preferred Candidate Please select one preferred candidate by choosing only one option. If you believe none of the candidates are suitable, you may submit your vote without selecting any option. * How many Emissaries need to vote? According to the guideline, a quorum is reached when the majority of eligible Emissaries in the Geographic Region vote. The ccNSO currently counts 29 members from the Latin America/Caribbean Region, corresponding to 29 Territories, and therefor 29 Emissaries. * Voting is anonymous Voting results will be anonymized, and votes will be identified only by their ballot ID. * Who wins? The candidate who receives the majority of votes cast by Emissaries from the region will be selected. The winner is the candidate with the most votes. If there is a tie, a run-off election will be held between the tied candidates. The Election Report, which includes the results of the election and possible observations by the Election Process Manager, will be sent to the ccNSO Council for adoption. Council's adoption of the Report will formally close the process. New Council terms will commence at the end of ICANN82 in March 2025. Read more about this election and review the candidate statements here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm If you need assistance or have questions, please contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> LINKS & BACKGROUND * The ccNSO Council consists of 18 Councillors, representing 5 ICANN geographical regions. Each region has 3 Councillors, with 15 elected by ccNSO members within their respective regions and 3 appointed by the ICANN Nominating Committee. * As per the October 2022 Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/internal-members…> of the ccNSO, the Emissary is the Representative selected by the ccTLD Manager in accordance with Section 10.4(e) of the ICANN Bylaws for the purpose of voting in the specific cases enumerated in Article 10 & Annex B of the ICANN Bylaws and the Internal Rules and Internal Procedures of the ccNSO. * ICANN bylaws, Article 10<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> * ccNSO Internal Membership Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/internal-membership-rules-26oct22-en.pdf> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…> * Timeline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/timeline-electio…> * ccNSO Council Election Webinar: recording<https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars> * ccNSO Council Election Q&A with candidates: recording<https://sched.co/1p2JJ> * Announcements related to Council elections<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm> * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/> * Candidate statements * Everton Teles Rodrigues<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/rodrigues-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> * Diego Ernesto Luna Quevedo<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/quevedo-statement-31oct24-en.pdf> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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