Call for Volunteers: Join the IGLC Effectiveness Review Team The ccNSO Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) Effectiveness Review Team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of the ccNSO’s platform function and help ensure the IGLC continues to deliver value to the ccTLD community. Purpose of the Review The Review Team will assess the effectiveness of the IGLC in fulfilling its IGLC Terms of Reference (ToR)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/committees-and-working-groups/ccnso-draft...> defined objectives, coordinating, facilitating and increasing the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance. The team will evaluate whether the IGLC remains fit for purpose and recommend improvements if needed. Read more: Terms of Reference IGLC Effectiveness Review Team<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0trQLVNfV3hT_37LAyDSVJopcu3C6_gNWY91_t1...> Who Can Volunteer? * Up to five members will be appointed by the ccNSO Council * At least two members must be current ccNSO Councillors * Current IGLC members are not eligible * Volunteers should have a strong understanding of the ccNSO’s platform function and a commitment to supporting its community-driven processes Timeline & Commitment The Review Team is expected to begin work around ICANN85 and deliver its final report to the ccNSO Council by the July of 2026. The expected closing date of the Review Team is July 2026. The ccNSO Secretariat will provide staff support, and the team will appoint a spokesperson to represent the group when needed. Scope of Work Includes: * Reviewing IGLC activities and performance * Interviewing stakeholders across the ccTLD community * Evaluating alignment with the ccNSO Meeting Guidelines * Recommending whether the IGLC should continue and how its effectiveness might be enhanced Interested? If you’re ready to help shape the future of the IGLC and strengthen the ccNSO’s role as a platform for the ccTLD community, please submit your expression of interest to the ccNSO Secretariat by Friday, 20 February 2026 (23:59 UTC), by completing this form: https://forms.gle/sKr9Q9qzHw7auhxp8 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/login> at your earliest convenience. Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI) form. Fill out the form here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46__;!!PtGJab4!6...>. Background & Links For background materials and the full Terms of Reference, please visit: * IGLC Terms of Reference <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/committees-and-working-groups/ccnso-draft...> * IGLC Webpage<https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/committees-and-working-groups/documents/ccnso...> * IGLC Wiki Space<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/_h52Bg> * Terms of Reference IGLC Effectiveness Review Team <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0trQLVNfV3hT_37LAyDSVJopcu3C6_gNWY91_t1...> We look forward to your participation! This announcement will be posted on ccNSO.icann.org<https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso> shortly. Best regards, Claudia Ruiz claudia.ruiz@icann.org<mailto:claudia.ruiz@icann.org>