The Council requests the ccNSO Domain Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) to nominate up to two (members), up to one (1) participant and an alternate, to represent the ccNSO in GNSO PDP 1 DNS Abuse Associated Domain Name Check and inform the ccNSO Council as soon as feasible, and no later than 30 January 2026.

(Completed)

Action Item 225-02

The Chair of the Council is requested to inform the GNSO secretariat before 9 February 2026 of the nomination of the ccNSO representatives in GNSO PDP 1 DNS Abuse Associated Domain Name Check (Completed)

Action Item 225-03

The secretariat is requested to seek volunteers for the IGLC review as feasible to ensure the review can start in February. The Review team should include 3-5 members of which at least 3 Councillors. Members of the Review Team are not expected to be a member of the IGLC. (Completed)

Action Item 225-04

The ccNSO Chair is requested to inform the Fellowship Program of the ccNSO Mentor and Selection Committee appointments. (Completed)

Action Item 225-05

The GRC is requested to propose a procedure to select the ICANN Fellowship related positions taking into consideration that they need to be Councillors. (Completed)

Action Item 225-06

The ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) is requested to review the Council Selection Process Guideline, taking into account the recommendations from the Selection Process Manager. (Pending)

Action Item 225-07

The Secretariat is requested to inform ICANN’s Secretary of the election results in accordance with section 10.4(i) of the ICANN Bylaws. (Completed)

Action Item 225-08

The ccNSO Chair is requested to respond to Eberhard on behalf of the Council with the decision to keep interpretation for Tech Day (Completed)

UPDATES

Written updates - if any - are published on the wiki space for this meeting.

4. Update ECA & CSC (written updates)

5. Update Working Groups (written updates)

ccPDP4-IDN (Dormant)
DASC
GRC
IGLC
MPC
OMC
SOPC
Tech WG
TLD-OPS SC
Triage Committee
UAC
CIP-CCG
Planning Prioritization Process group
RZERC
RSS GWG

6. Update Liaisons (written updates)

Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC
Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council

7. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3

Informational

8. Progress CCG Review of Reviews

Informational

9. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat

One-on-One ICANN CEO and ccNSO leadership
Webinar AFTLD
Resignation Molehe Wesi

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS

10. Submit Council Statement public comment section 17, 18 and charter of CSC.

For decision

Draft Resolution

Decision

The ccNSO Council requests its chair to draft a Council statement in support of the proposed Bylaw changes and amended Customer Standing Committee Charter. The draft Statement is expected by Council Meeting 227, for adoption by Council.

This decision becomes effective 7 days after publication.

11. Introduction update SOI Guideline

Informational and for review

Material circulated 17 February 2026

12. Approval OMC mentor/mentee program

For Decision

Material circulated 17 February 2026

Draft Resolution

Background

The ccNSO onboarding and mentoring committee (OMC) is tasked with the onboarding, mentoring and engaging newcomers in the activities of the ccNSO. As part of these tasks the OMC has updated the 2018 mentoring program, which developed under auspices of the ccNSO Onboading and Involvement Standing Committee, which has been formally closed.

Due to the pandemic and its aftermath, the OISC mentoring program was never carried forward beyond an initial start in 2019.

Although the OMC was mandated to launch and oversee a mentoring program, the OMC seeks Council support for the program, to ensure broader support and visibility.

Decision

The ccNSO Council supports the ccNSO mentoring program as proposed by the ccNSO Onboarding and Mentoring Committee. The secretariat is requested to inform the OMC of this decision and publish as soon as possible. This decision becomes effective upon publication and the Council wishes the OMC success with the program.

13. Update and closure 360 Councillors review

For discussion: continue or discontinue the survey

Draft resolution

Background

Per Council decision at meeting 225, the ccNSO Council 360 review was launched on 23 January 2026, and closed 18 February. The results were circulated to the Council members on 18 February. .The Council notes that at least 11 Councillors have completed the survey and have concluded the survey in time, despite the various reminders.

Decision

The ccNSO Council formally closes the January - February 2026 360 Councillors survey.

This is a Council administrative decision and becomes effective upon publication.

Update MPC Review

Informational/for decision

Material circulated 17 February 2026

15. Approval ccNSO membership application .ly

For Decision

ccNSO membership application General Authority of Communication and Informatics, ccTLD Manager .ly (Libya)

Draft resolution

Decision

The ccNSO Council approves membership of the General Authority of Communication and Informatics, the ccTLD Manager of .ly (Libya) and welcomes the General Authority of Communication and Informatics as member 180 of the ccNSO. The Chair of the ccNSO is requested to formally welcome the General Authority of Communication and Informatics as member. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.

16. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any

For decision

Appointment members IGLC Review team

Resolution

Decision

The ccNSO Council appoints the following persons as Members of the following committees, study groups or working groups:

Idrissa Sarr (.ng) - Member DASC
Jenifer Lopez, Alejandra Reynoso, Seann Copeland (all Councillors), and Nick Wenban-Smith (.uk) as members of the IGLC Review Team

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. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.

SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS

17. Planning for ICANN85

Informational

Draft ccNSO schedule
Preparing for Roles and responsibilities:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fmToQ3l3nrj78jgwy8RpFGLF4qfq7jrW/edit?gid=1267171788#gid=1267171788

18. Any Other Business (AOB)

19. Next Council Meetings

● 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 - Sevilla, 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 - Muscat, Meeting 234

● 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235

● 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236

Background and supporting documents

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

1. Welcome

2. Relevant Correspondence

See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence

3. Minutes & Action Items

UPDATES

4. Update ECA & CSC (written updates)

5. Update Working Groups (written updates)

6. Update Liaisons (written updates)

7. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3

8. Progress CCG Review of Reviews

9. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS

10. Submit Council Statement public comment section 17, 18 and charter of CSC.

11. Introduction update SOI Guideline

12. Approval OMC mentor/mentee program

13. Update and closure 360 Councillors review

15. Approval ccNSO membership application .ly

16. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any

SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS

17. Planning for ICANN85

18. Any Other Business (AOB)

19. Next Council Meetings

20. Adjourn