Dear Colleagues:

As you know, since 1 October 2016, PTI is performing the IANA Naming Functions, and the way these Functions are performed is extremely important to us, the ccTLD community. As you also may know, the ICANN Bylaws require that the ICANN Board cause a periodic review of PTI's performance of the IANA naming function (IFR). The first such review has to be convened no later than 1 October 2018.

Each of these IFRs is conducted by a Review Team (IFRT). The composition of the review team, which is specified by the Bylaws, includes, among others:

(a) Two representatives appointed by the ccNSO from its ccTLD registry operator representatives (ccNSO members);

(b) One non-ccNSO ccTLD representative who is associated with a ccTLD registry operator that is not a representative of the ccNSO, appointed by the ccNSO.

These three members from the ccTLD community are to be appointed in accordance with the rules and procedures of the ccNSO, and each member must be from a different ICANN region.

In the second half of August, the ccNSO will issue a call for expressions of interest. Among other things, the candidates should have:

•             Direct experience and knowledge of the IANA naming functions.

•             Understanding of the purpose of the IFR.

•             Analytical skills, ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative evidence, and capacity to draw conclusions purely based on evidence.

•             Excellent communication skills in order to represent ccTLD interests and to keep the ccNSO Council and broader ccTLD community informed on progress.

Further, a candidate will be asked to:

•             Indicate why she or he is interested in becoming involved in the IFR.

•             Indicate the ccTLD manager with whom the candidate is associated.

•             Show that she or he is employed or have active backing by the ccTLD manager with whom the candidate is associated.

•             Demonstrate the support by the ccTLD manager in respect to the required time commitment to participate actively in the IFR.

•             Indicate whether willing to stand as co-chair.

•             Commit to abide by the rules of the IFRT and ccNSO guidelines.

In order to ensure that interests of ccTLDs are well represented, we will need a pool of qualified volunteers that is as geographically diverse as possible! We also need ccNSO members and non-members to apply!

If you meet these criteria and are interested, I would like to encourage you to put your name forward, as soon as the call for expression of interest is out! Meanwhile, get prepared!

Please do not hesitate to ask any questions! I will keep you posted!

Kind regards,

]{atrina