• On 28 September the ccNSO submitted the ccNSO recommended policy on the retirement of ccTLDs.  As we do not have a tradition on submitting recommended policies (this is only the 3rd time, since 2003), we propose to use this joint meeting to introduce the policy to you, including its scope, and why we believe it is needed. We expect that some Board members may have some questions already, so this is a first opportunity for you to ask questions, if any. Relatedly, we would appreciate learning from the Board what would be their next steps, and if feasible a roadmap. This would allow us to prepare to assist in the implementation process, if needed.
• Recently we also requested a change of Article 10 and Annex B to allow the inclusion of IDNccTLD in the ccNSO if they would choose to become a member (currently 62 IDNccTLD strings have been delegated since 2009 and even if the IDNccTLD Manager wants to become member, formally it would not be possible). We would like to understand the next steps of the process.
• Finally, as Nigel Roberts will be stepping down as member of the ICANN BOARD at the end of ICANN72, we would like to use this opportunity to ask Nigel to share his views on his years on the Board, and the relation between ICANN and the ccTLD community in general and the ICANN Board and ccNSO specifically.

We have received the ICANN Board topic on "how we think you could efficiently identify and work more closely with Governments globally, as well as educate, train and interact when it comes to geopolitical issues relating to ICANN’s mission" and will prepare to try to provide you the ccNSO’s views.

If you have any comments or questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Best regards,
Alejandra