To:

Cherine Chalaby, ICANN Board of Directors, Chair

Cc:

Göran Marby, ICANN, CEO & President

Chris Disspain, Nigel Roberts, ICANN Board

John Jeffrey, ICANN, General Counsel & Secretary

Dear Cherine:

Composition of the IANA Functions Review Team

We refer to previous correspondence and our latest discussions on the subject of the composition of the IANA Functions Review Team (IFRT) at ICANN64.

As you know, the current Bylaws require the appointment of a non-ccNSO ccTLD representative to the IFRT. Despite extensive efforts this has not been possible to date, and the IFRT work has consequently been delayed. Since the pool of available non-ccNSO members is now very limited, we are not optimistic that this requirement can be fulfilled.

We are therefore now formally writing to you to request an amendment to the relevant Bylaw to resolve this unsatisfactory situation and allow the IFRT to proceed. A suggested draft is attached to this letter.

Yours sincerely,

Katrina Sataki

on behalf of the ccNSO Council

-- Article 18.7 current wording

Each IFRT shall consist of the following members and liaisons to be appointed in accordance with the rules and procedures of the appointing organization:

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

(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; it is strongly recommended that the ccNSO consult with the regional ccTLD organizations (i.e., AfTLD, APTLD, LACTLD, and CENTR) in making its appointment;

-- Proposed new article 18.7

Each IFRT shall consist of the following members and liaisons to be appointed in accordance with the rules and procedures of the appointing organization:

(a) Three representatives who are associated with ccTLD Managers, appointed by the ccNSO Council. Representatives need not be associated with a ccNSO member.  [The ccNSO Council should use an inclusive process, which is open to all ccTLD Managers, independent of their membership to the ccNSO. It is strongly recommended that the ccNSO Council reaches out to all ccTLD Managers directly and/or through the regional ccTLD organisations in seeking volunteers.]