Hello, The Joint: ccNSO and ICANN Board session is scheduled for 28 October from 16:00-17:00 UTC. Thursday, 28 October 2021 * ccNSO Joint session with ICANN Board<https://72.schedule.icann.org/meetings/i7Q3qkKBPTe8NLqJt> | 1600-1700 UTC Call details: Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94709095774?pwd=bTFzSTFTczBQNll0di9wTEYrc09MUT09 Zoom Session ID: 947 0909 5774 Zoom Session Passcode: bYEY@$+0bh Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/agk5fbq8b Zoom Phone Passcode: 196 590 9935 ccNSO Topics: 1. Introduce ccPDP on retirement to the Board, and ask Board to clarify next steps and timing of these steps and what is expected from the ccNSO, either the WG, the Council or membership? 2. Amendment Article 10 and Annex B to enable the inclusion of IDNccTLD Managers in the ccNSO. 3. Speech from Nigel Roberts: as you all know Nigel will step down from the Board at the end of the AGM. Board topic: "Please provide input/comments on how you think we could efficiently identify and work more closely with Governments globally, as well as educate, train and interact when it comes to geopolitical issues relating to ICANN’s mission."