Dear all,

ICANN is seeking a provider to conduct an independent assessment of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO).

The objective of this RFP is to identify an independent examiner that can conduct a comprehensive assessment of the ccNSO. This includes, but is not limited to assessments of:

• Whether the ccNSO has a continuing purpose within the ICANN structure;
• How effectively the ccNSO fulfils its purpose and whether any change in its structure or operations is desirable to improve the ccNSO's effectiveness; and
• The extent to which the ccNSO as a whole is accountable to its organizations, committees, constituencies, and stakeholder groups.

The review is scheduled to take place from August 2018 through July 2019. For a complete overview and timeline for the RFP, please see here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rfp-ccnso-review-26apr18-en.pdf

Indications of interest must be emailed to: ccNSOReview-RFP@icann.org. Proposals should be electronically submitted by 23:59 UTC on 24 May 2018 using ICANN's sourcing tool. Access to the sourcing tool may be requested via the same email address as above.

Background

According to the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org], the ccNSO is responsible for:

• Developing and recommending to the Board global policies relating to country-code top-level domains;
• Nurturing consensus across the ccNSO's community, including the name-related activities of ccTLDs;
• Coordinating with other ICANN Supporting Organizations, committees, and constituencies under ICANN;
• Nominating individuals to fill Seats 11 and 12 on the Board; and
• Other responsibilities of the ccNSO as set forth in the Bylaws.

Best regards,

Joke Braeken

ccNSO Policy Advisor 

joke.braeken@icann.org

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