Call for Volunteers: ccNSO Study Group on IANA Public Records The ccNSO Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the ccNSO Study Group on IANA Data Accuracy. The Study Group is expected to begin work in January 2026. This call for volunteers closes 12 December 2025 (23:59 UTC). PURPOSE | The Study Group will examine the purpose, accuracy, and potential compliance mechanisms for IANA public records. Its work includes reviewing what data IANA publishes and why, whether current record types remain necessary, and whether new records should be added. The group will also assess the importance and current level of accuracy of these records and consider what should happen when inaccuracies persist. Finally, it will explore possible compliance and enforcement options beyond today’s limited mechanisms. Based on its findings, the Study Group may recommend new policies or practices to the ccNSO Council. Read more: Terms of Reference IANA Public Records Study Group<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/103123987/1...> (item 17, ccNSO Council meeting 218) MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP | Membership is open to all representatives of ccTLD managers (members and non-members of the ccNSO) who have ongoing commitment to actively participate in the activities of the study group. At least one of the members should be a ccNSO Councilor. The ccNSO Council appoints members, and regional ccTLD organizations can nominate liaisons, who need to be confirmed by Council. The Chair of the study Group may invite other ICANN SOs/ACs, staff, and external experts to participate. Liaisons, Participants, and Experts engage equally with Members. The ccNSO Council will appoint one of its Councilors as chair and invite the Study group to nominate a vice-chair from among its members. The vice-chair must be formally appointed by Council. WORKING METHODS AND TIME COMMITMENTS | The study group relies on active contributions of its members. It is expected that the group will meet every other week throughout the year. The group might meet during ICANN public meetings As per its Terms of Reference, the study group closes at the end of the ccNSO Council meeting the final report has been discussed by the ccNSO Council, but no later than the ccNSO Council meeting at ICANN86 (June 2026). HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in joining the working group, please submit your application by 12 December 2025 (23:59 UTC). To apply, complete the form here https://forms.gle/kkdUyeWoedVGMYBi9 You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining the group. Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI). Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46 To facilitate your participation in the ccNSO representing your ccTLD, we will require an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/help>, which is the ccNSO's and ICANN's platform to manage participation. If you already have an ICANN Account (e.g. for registering at ICANN meetings), please login<https://account.icann.org/login> to your ICANN Account using the email address that you use for your ccNSO work and verify that your profile is up to date. If you do not have an ICANN Account or are unsure, please create an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/> at your earliest convenience. NEXT STEPS | Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers. The first meeting by this study group will be held in January 2026. If you have questions, please contact us at ccnsosecretariat@icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> BACKGROUND For background materials and the full Terms of Reference, please visit: * Final Report ccNSO Policy Gap Analysis Working Group<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccnsowkspc/pages/108415343...> * IANA's Topic Areas for ccTLD Policy Reviews<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccnsowkspc/pages/108415343...> * Terms of Reference IANA Public Records Study Group<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/103123987/1...> (item 17, ccNSO Council meeting 218) Joke Braeken joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>