Monday, 06 December 2021

ICANN Community Digest

The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest

to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates.

How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved

Table of Contents

Webinars

THIS WEEK: Draft FY23 Operating and Financial Plans, Budget Informational Webinar
REMINDER: Register for the ICANN Resolver Operator Forum

Information Sharing

NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open
THIS WEEK: Join ICANN's Discussions during the 16th Internet Governance Forum
REMINDER: ICANN74 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open

Additional Budget Request Process

FY22 Decisions
FY23 Principles
30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings

Public Comment

Proposed Revisions to the ICANN Documentary Information Disclosure Policy
ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs
EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations of ICANN Board Consideration
REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature

Webinars

THIS WEEK: Draft FY23 Operating and Financial Plans, Budget Informational Webinar

ICANN is holding two public webinars to discuss the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2027 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget. We are inviting the community to participate in an informational webinar.

8 December 2021 at 16:00 UTC Register

9 December 2021 01:00 UTC Register

REMINDER: Register for the ICANN Resolver Operator Forum

The ICANN Resolver Operator Forum is a chance to bring together resolver experts and operators from across the world to compare experiences, discuss features, and to network. The forum will take place on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 at 15:00 UTC. Register

Information Sharing

NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open

The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 21 March 2022 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN74. Learn more about the nomination process here. Submit your nominations here.

THIS WEEK: Join ICANN's Discussions during the 16th Internet Governance Forum

Members of the ICANN community, Board, and organization will participate in the Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum, to be held as a hybrid meeting from 6 to 10 December 2021. Hosted by the government of Poland, this year's overarching theme is: ‎‎"Internet United," conveying that the Internet connects all its users into one community, responsible for its shape and functioning.

REMINDER: ICANN74 Fellowship Application Round Now Open

ICANN opened the Fellowship Program application round for ICANN74. This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship because ICANN74 is a Policy Forum. The meeting is scheduled for 13-16 June 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands. If ICANN74 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on 10 February 2022 on the ICANN website.

REMINDER: Nominations for Fellowship Program Mentors Now Open

ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are invited to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors for ICANN75-ICANN77. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role, for a total of up to seven mentors. Nominations should be submitted by Friday, 25 February 2022 to fellowshipconsultation@icann.org

Additional Budget Request Process

FY22 Decisions

FY23 Principles

30 November 2021 Webinar Recordings

Public Comment

Proposed Revisions to the ICANN Documentary Information Disclosure Policy

Open for Submissions Date: Thursday, 21 October 2021

Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 December 2021

ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs

Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 22 November 2021

Closed for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2022

EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration

Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021

Closed for Submissions Date: Thursday, 13 January 2022

REMINDER: ICANN Launches Improved Public Comment Feature

The Information Transparency Initiative has reached another important milestone with the release of an improved Public Comment feature. This enhanced feature is part of the ICANN organization's ongoing commitment to increase the findability and transparency of our information.