Dear all,

Please find included the list of topics/questions for the Board- ccNSO meeting

Kind regards,

Bart

• Update: ccNSO Policy Development Process - Retirement and Review Mechanism (for information only)
• Update: CCWG on the Use of Country and Territory Names* (for information only) 

• Implementation of 1 October 2016 Bylaws (Need for concerted action)
  • Background, Current state of affairs with respect to implementation as understood by the ccNSO:
    • It is our understanding that the implementation of processes and mechanisms related to the new Bylaws starts to get underway. However, in some areas it is not clear to us, what should have been in place already or had to be completed. Examples are the designation of the full Board and consequent designation of individual directors or the Operating Standards for specific reviews. We are also aware that in the near future certain processes and procedures need to be in place to effectuate an upcoming Fundamental Bylaw change, as well as procedures around the ICANN and IANA Budget and Operating Plan.
  • Questions:
    • What in your view are the most important things that need to be in place at this stage so that we as community (community, Board and staff) meet the requirements of the 1 October 2016 Bylaws? 
    • If you see any gaps who is responsible for closing these gaps?
    • How can the ccNSO assist in closing these gaps?

• Reviews

• Background. Current state of play as understood by the ccNSO. The ccNSO notes that currently 3 specific reviews under the 1 October 2016 Bylaws are underway or on the brink of being launched (SSR, DRS and ATRT 3). The fourth (and final AoC review) one has not been completed yet. The ccNSO is also aware that by 1 July the ccNSO Organizational Review will be effective. In October 2017 the first review of the CSC charter needs to in place (under auspices of the ccNSO and RySG), and in October 2018 the effectiveness of the CSC and the review of effectiveness of PTI (which also includes review of performance of the CSC) should start. In short over the next 2 years the ccNSO will be involved in 7 reviews directly relevant to the ccTLD community. Of these reviews 5 are “caused by the Board”
• Questions.
  • Who is responsible for managing reviews to avoid duplication of work, solve conflicts and ensure added value?
  • How can ccNSO help to make this happen? 

Questions from the Board:

1.     To what degree is your membership actively participating in CCWG-Accountability Work Stream?  What could the Board or ICANN organization do to facilitate participation and timely completion of this work?

2.     What policy/advice issues are top priorities for your group?