Agenda and draft resolutions
Dear all, Please find included the agenda and resolutions Kind regards, Bart AGENDA ccNSO Council meeting 226 Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 21:00 UTC Table of contents Background and supporting documents. 2<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325702> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS. 3<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325703> 1. Welcome. 3<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325704> 2. Relevant Correspondence. 3<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325705> See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence. 3<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325706> 3. Minutes & Action Items. 3<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325707> UPDATES. 4<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325708> 4. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 4<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325709> 5. Update Working Groups (written updates) 4<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325710> 6. Update Liaisons (written updates) 4<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325711> 7. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3. 4<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325712> 8. Progress CCG Review of Reviews. 5<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325713> 9. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat 5<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325714> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS. 5<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325715> 10. Submit Council Statement public comment section 17, 18 and charter of CSC. 5<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325716> 11. Introduction update SOI Guideline. 5<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325717> 12. Approval OMC mentor/mentee program.. 5<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325718> 13. Update and closure 360 Councillors review.. 6<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325719> 15. Approval ccNSO membership application .ly. 6<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325720> 16. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any. 6<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325721> SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS. 7<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325722> 17. Planning for ICANN85. 7<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325723> 18. Any Other Business (AOB) 7<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325724> 19. Next Council Meetings. 7<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325725> 20. Adjourn. 7<applewebdata://6FC8A021-9215-46F6-9858-860E435CAFE3#_Toc222325726> Background and supporting documents * Council workspace for this meeting: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDWK * ccNSO correspondence: statements and responses: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Welcome * SOI updates Consult the <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-21...> ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-21...> Complete the SOI <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQe...> template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQe...> Check the ccNSO <https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> * Meeting quorum 2. Relevant Correspondence See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence * Note to Russ Weinstein, SVP Policy Support re Implementation cc Review Mechanism (ccPDP3 RM), item 7 agenda * Note to ICANN’s secretary re resignation of Stephen Deerhake and Molehe Wesi as ccNSO Councillors (item 9 c) 3. Minutes & Action Items * Minutes Meeting 225 Circulated to the Council mailing list on 9 February 2026 * Action Items * Action item 225-01 The Council requests the ccNSO Domain Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) to nominate up to two (members), up to one (1) participant and an alternate, to represent the ccNSO in GNSO PDP 1 DNS Abuse Associated Domain Name Check and inform the ccNSO Council as soon as feasible, and no later than 30 January 2026. (Completed) * Action Item 225-02 The Chair of the Council is requested to inform the GNSO secretariat before 9 February 2026 of the nomination of the ccNSO representatives in GNSO PDP 1 DNS Abuse Associated Domain Name Check (Completed) * Action Item 225-03 The secretariat is requested to seek volunteers for the IGLC review as feasible to ensure the review can start in February. The Review team should include 3-5 members of which at least 3 Councillors. Members of the Review Team are not expected to be a member of the IGLC. (Completed) * Action Item 225-04 The ccNSO Chair is requested to inform the Fellowship Program of the ccNSO Mentor and Selection Committee appointments. (Completed) * Action Item 225-05 The GRC is requested to propose a procedure to select the ICANN Fellowship related positions taking into consideration that they need to be Councillors. (Completed) * Action Item 225-06 The ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) is requested to review the Council Selection Process Guideline, taking into account the recommendations from the Selection Process Manager. (Pending) * Action Item 225-07 The Secretariat is requested to inform ICANN’s Secretary of the election results in accordance with section 10.4(i) of the ICANN Bylaws. (Completed) * Action Item 225-08 The ccNSO Chair is requested to respond to Eberhard on behalf of the Council with the decision to keep interpretation for Tech Day (Completed) UPDATES Written updates - if any - are published on the wiki space for this meeting. 4. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 5. Update Working Groups (written updates) * ccPDP4-IDN (Dormant) * DASC * GRC * IGLC * MPC * OMC * SOPC * Tech WG * TLD-OPS SC * Triage Committee * UAC * CIP-CCG * Planning Prioritization Process group * RZERC * RSS GWG 6. Update Liaisons (written updates) * Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC * Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council 7. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3 Informational 8. Progress CCG Review of Reviews Informational 9. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat 1. One-on-One ICANN CEO and ccNSO leadership 2. Webinar AFTLD 3. Resignation Molehe Wesi ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 10. Submit Council Statement public comment section 17, 18 and charter of CSC. For decision Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council requests its chair to draft a Council statement in support of the proposed Bylaw changes and amended Customer Standing Committee Charter. The draft Statement is expected by Council Meeting 227, for adoption by Council. This decision becomes effective 7 days after publication. 11. Introduction update SOI Guideline Informational and for review Material circulated 17 February 2026 12. Approval OMC mentor/mentee program For Decision Material circulated 17 February 2026 Draft Resolution Background The ccNSO onboarding and mentoring committee (OMC) is tasked with the onboarding, mentoring and engaging newcomers in the activities of the ccNSO. As part of these tasks the OMC has updated the 2018 mentoring program, which developed under auspices of the ccNSO Onboading and Involvement Standing Committee, which has been formally closed. Due to the pandemic and its aftermath, the OISC mentoring program was never carried forward beyond an initial start in 2019. Although the OMC was mandated to launch and oversee a mentoring program, the OMC seeks Council support for the program, to ensure broader support and visibility. Decision The ccNSO Council supports the ccNSO mentoring program as proposed by the ccNSO Onboarding and Mentoring Committee. The secretariat is requested to inform the OMC of this decision and publish as soon as possible. This decision becomes effective upon publication and the Council wishes the OMC success with the program. 13. Update and closure 360 Councillors review For discussion: continue or discontinue the survey Draft resolution Background Per Council decision at meeting 225, the ccNSO Council 360 review was launched on 23 January 2026, and closed 18 February. The results were circulated to the Council members on 18 February. .The Council notes that at least 11 Councillors have completed the survey and have concluded the survey in time, despite the various reminders. Decision The ccNSO Council formally closes the January - February 2026 360 Councillors survey. This is a Council administrative decision and becomes effective upon publication. 1. Update MPC Review Informational/for decision Material circulated 17 February 2026 15. Approval ccNSO membership application .ly For Decision ccNSO membership application General Authority of Communication and Informatics, ccTLD Manager .ly (Libya) Draft resolution Decision The ccNSO Council approves membership of the General Authority of Communication and Informatics, the ccTLD Manager of .ly (Libya) and welcomes the General Authority of Communication and Informatics as member 180 of the ccNSO. The Chair of the ccNSO is requested to formally welcome the General Authority of Communication and Informatics as member. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. 16. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any For decision * Appointment members IGLC Review team Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council appoints the following persons as Members of the following committees, study groups or working groups: * Idrissa Sarr (.ng) - Member DASC * Jenifer Lopez, Alejandra Reynoso, Seann Copeland (all Councillors), and Nick Wenban-Smith (.uk) as members of the IGLC Review Team The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed and enable their participation in the respective teams. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 17. Planning for ICANN85 Informational 1. Draft ccNSO schedule 2. Preparing for Roles and responsibilities: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fmToQ3l3nrj78jgwy8RpFGLF4qfq7jrW/edi... 18. Any Other Business (AOB) 19. Next Council Meetings ● 12 March 2026 | ICANN85 - Mumbai, Meeting 227 ● 16 April 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 228 ● 21 May 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 229 ● 11 June 2026 | ICANN86 - Sevilla, Meeting 230 ● 16 July 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 231 ● 13 August 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 232 ● 17 September 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 233 ● 22 October 2026 | ICANN87 - Muscat, Meeting 234 ● 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235 ● 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236 20. Adjourn
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Bart Boswinkel