Re: Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO seeks two (2) nominees to the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Group (CCG).
Dear all, As a friendly reminder: if you are interested to serve on the Review of Review cross-community group, please submit your application by Friday, 15 August 2025 (23:59 UTC), by completing the application: https://forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6__;!!PtGJab4!5...> Thank you and kind regards, Bart Boswinkel ccNSO secretariat From: Joke Braeken via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council@icann.org> Reply to: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken@icann.org> Date: Friday, 8 August 2025 at 15:54 To: "ccnso-members@icann.org" <ccnso-members@icann.org>, ccnso-council <ccnso-council@icann.org>, "cctldcommunity@cctld-managers.org" <cctldcommunity@cctld-managers.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO seeks two (2) nominees to the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Group (CCG). Dear All, The ccNSO seeks two volunteers to the ICANN Review of Reviews CCG. The call for volunteers will close Friday, 15 August 2025 (23:59 UTC). RoR CCG Purpose The purpose of the CCG is to manage a fundamental evaluation of the following reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. The reviews and their past outcomes to be evaluated include: * Periodic review of ICANN structure and operations (section 4.4), * Annual Review (section 4.5) and * Specific Reviews (section 4.6); and * Previously conducted Reviews; and * Reviews that have previously been formally recommended. The CCG will not evaluate the Continuous Improvement Program itself, but will take account of its work and will consider how it can best contribute to the broader system of reviews. Membership Criteria The RoR CCG Charter (draft version)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul2...> as adopted by the ccNSO Council on 7 August 2025 includes the following criteria for members to serve on the CCG: The CCG as a whole should have: * Knowledge of performance assessment, audits, and organizational reviews. * Expertise in good governance. * Understanding of performance measurement. * Knowledge of process improvement and review methods. * Understanding of principles of accountability applicable to organizations broadly similar to ICANN. Each of the individual members is expected to: * Have sufficient expertise and understanding of the ICANN reviews to participate in the discussions * Commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCG on an ongoing basis; and * Where appropriate, solicit and communicate the views and concerns of individuals in the group that nominates them. ccNSO appointed members to the CCG do act in their individual capacity and do not represent the ccNSO. In addition, the following criteria are proposed specifically for the ccNSO appointees: * Where relevant support from their employer to serve on the CCG. Based on the timelines, this should be an acknowledgement for at least a year including acknowledgement that travel may be involved. * Commitment to participate actively in the work of the CCG (including willingness to travel when so requested), and in debriefing session with Council leadership * At least one Councillor, to be able to directly update the Council regularly. Time commitment As per the draft charter, the CCG work plan and associated schedule, should take into account the deliverables through ICANN84, ICANN85 and ICANN86. The process will be concluded by submission of the CCG’s Final or Closure Report to the Board. How to apply? Please submit your application by Friday, 15 August 2025 (23:59 UTC). To apply: 1. APPLICATION FORM Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6__;!!PtGJab4!5...> You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation – if any, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining the CCG. 1. SUPPORT FROM EMPLOYER Send any accompanying materials to ccnsosecretariat@icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> This includes at a minimum relevant support from your employer to serve on the CCG. Based on the timelines, this should be an acknowledgement for at least a year including acknowledgement that travel may be involved. 1. ICANN ACCOUNT To facilitate your participation in the ccNSO representing your ccTLD, we will require an ICANN Account [account.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/account.icann.org/help__;!!PtGJab4!5LUcbz...>, 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 [account.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/account.icann.org/login__;!!PtGJab4!5LUcb...> 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 [account.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/account.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5LUcbz7OIj...> at your earliest convenience. 1. STATEMENT OF INTEREST Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI) form. Fill out the form here [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46__;!!PtGJab4!5...>. Next Steps Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers and after conclusion of the selection process by a sub-committee of the ccNSO Council. The Council selection Committee is expected to make its selection on 19 August. The ccNSO Council has its next meeting on 21 August. If you have questions, please contact us at ccnsosecretariat@icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> LINKS The ccNSO Council supports the Review of Reviews CCG Charter as shared with Council on 1 August 2025. Other ICANN SO/Acs are still in the process of adopting the charter. Please find the draft charter here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul2... Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>
Dear all, This is the last reminder please to submit your application by Friday, 15 August 2025 (23:59 UTC), if you are interested to serve on the Review of Review cross-community group. You apply by completing: https://forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6__;!!PtGJab4!5...> Thank you and kind regards, Bart Boswinkel ccNSO secretariat From: Joke Braeken via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council@icann.org> Reply to: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken@icann.org> Date: Friday, 8 August 2025 at 15:54 To: "ccnso-members@icann.org" <ccnso-members@icann.org>, ccnso-council <ccnso-council@icann.org>, "cctldcommunity@cctld-managers.org" <cctldcommunity@cctld-managers.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] Call for Volunteers: The ccNSO seeks two (2) nominees to the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Group (CCG). Dear All, The ccNSO seeks two volunteers to the ICANN Review of Reviews CCG. The call for volunteers will close Friday, 15 August 2025 (23:59 UTC). RoR CCG Purpose The purpose of the CCG is to manage a fundamental evaluation of the following reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. The reviews and their past outcomes to be evaluated include: * Periodic review of ICANN structure and operations (section 4.4), * Annual Review (section 4.5) and * Specific Reviews (section 4.6); and * Previously conducted Reviews; and * Reviews that have previously been formally recommended. The CCG will not evaluate the Continuous Improvement Program itself, but will take account of its work and will consider how it can best contribute to the broader system of reviews. Membership Criteria The RoR CCG Charter (draft version)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul2...> as adopted by the ccNSO Council on 7 August 2025 includes the following criteria for members to serve on the CCG: The CCG as a whole should have: * Knowledge of performance assessment, audits, and organizational reviews. * Expertise in good governance. * Understanding of performance measurement. * Knowledge of process improvement and review methods. * Understanding of principles of accountability applicable to organizations broadly similar to ICANN. Each of the individual members is expected to: * Have sufficient expertise and understanding of the ICANN reviews to participate in the discussions * Commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCG on an ongoing basis; and * Where appropriate, solicit and communicate the views and concerns of individuals in the group that nominates them. ccNSO appointed members to the CCG do act in their individual capacity and do not represent the ccNSO. In addition, the following criteria are proposed specifically for the ccNSO appointees: * Where relevant support from their employer to serve on the CCG. Based on the timelines, this should be an acknowledgement for at least a year including acknowledgement that travel may be involved. * Commitment to participate actively in the work of the CCG (including willingness to travel when so requested), and in debriefing session with Council leadership * At least one Councillor, to be able to directly update the Council regularly. Time commitment As per the draft charter, the CCG work plan and associated schedule, should take into account the deliverables through ICANN84, ICANN85 and ICANN86. The process will be concluded by submission of the CCG’s Final or Closure Report to the Board. How to apply? Please submit your application by Friday, 15 August 2025 (23:59 UTC). To apply: 1. APPLICATION FORM Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/7bCb9aBaZRdag4Bh6__;!!PtGJab4!5...> You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation – if any, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining the CCG. 1. SUPPORT FROM EMPLOYER Send any accompanying materials to ccnsosecretariat@icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> This includes at a minimum relevant support from your employer to serve on the CCG. Based on the timelines, this should be an acknowledgement for at least a year including acknowledgement that travel may be involved. 1. ICANN ACCOUNT To facilitate your participation in the ccNSO representing your ccTLD, we will require an ICANN Account [account.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/account.icann.org/help__;!!PtGJab4!5LUcbz...>, 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 [account.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/account.icann.org/login__;!!PtGJab4!5LUcb...> 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 [account.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/account.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5LUcbz7OIj...> at your earliest convenience. 1. STATEMENT OF INTEREST Additionally, all members and participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of Interest (SOI) form. Fill out the form here [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46__;!!PtGJab4!5...>. Next Steps Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers and after conclusion of the selection process by a sub-committee of the ccNSO Council. The Council selection Committee is expected to make its selection on 19 August. The ccNSO Council has its next meeting on 21 August. If you have questions, please contact us at ccnsosecretariat@icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> LINKS The ccNSO Council supports the Review of Reviews CCG Charter as shared with Council on 1 August 2025. Other ICANN SO/Acs are still in the process of adopting the charter. Please find the draft charter here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul2... Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>
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Bart Boswinkel