[Excom] Fwd: [cctldcommunity] Call for Volunteers: Join the ccNSO Policy Gap Analysis Working Group (PGA WG)

[Barrack Otieno]

Dear Members,

This is for your attention and action.

Thank you

Best Regards
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Subject: [cctldcommunity] Call for Volunteers: Join the ccNSO Policy Gap 
Analysis Working Group (PGA WG)
Date: 2024-06-28 12:36
 From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken at icann.org>
To: "ccnso-members at icann.org" <ccnso-members at icann.org>, 
"ccTLDcommunity at cctld-managers.org" <ccTLDcommunity at cctld-managers.org>, 
ccnso-council <ccnso-council at icann.org>

Dear All,

The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) welcomes
volunteers to a new working group: the ccNSO Policy Gap Analysis Working
Group (PGA WG).

ABOUT THE PGA WG | The objective of the PGA WG is to identify, analyze,
and advise Council if and how to address gaps in existing ccNSO policies
policies, guidance or practices pertaining to the delegation, transfer,
revocation and retirement of ccTLDs, and other related IANA Naming
Functions for ccTLDs. For details regarding the background, its scope
and objective, read the PGA WG Charter as adopted by Council during
meeting 206, or join our webinar.

WEBINAR | Potential members are kindly invited to a 30 minute webinar,
on Wednesday, 3 July 2024 at 14 UTC. You will be informed on how to join
the WG, the required skill set, the topics that will be addressed, and
the working methods.

Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuduypqDspHdO6z_vxPVhHfE1lO9DWoLaB
[1]

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting.  The recording of the Zoom
webinar will be published here: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ

WHO SHOULD APPLY? | Are you related to a ccTLD and interested in the
IANA Naming Function policies & practices relating to ccTLDs? Apply now.
The basic requirements are:

  	* Have an understanding of ccNSO policies and procedures.
	* Are able to commit the necessary time and effort to participate
actively in the working group.
	* Are willing to collaborate and work effectively in a team.

One of the members is expected to be a ccNSO Councillor. The ccTLD
regional organizations may nominate a liaison.  The Chair of the WG may
invite other ICANN Supporting Organisations (SO) and/or Advisory
Committees (AC) or constituencies to appoint a participant.  It is
expected that IANA staff will be involved with this work as experts.

TIME COMMITMENT | The committee will meet on a bi-weekly basis. By
volunteering you commit to participate in and contribute to the meetings
and to the work in between those meetings.

The PGA WG expects to report to the community during ICANN 81.

HOW TO APPLY | If you are interested in joining the ccNSO Policy Gap
Analysis Working Group, please submit your application by Tuesday, 16
July 2024 (23:59 UTC). To apply, complete the form here
https://forms.gle/tocS8AYFUyaBT5HN6 [2]

You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your
ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications
and motivation for joining the PGA WG.

NEXT STEPS | Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after
closure of the call for volunteers. Additionally, all members and
participants to this working group will have to complete a Statement of
Interest (SOI). Fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46

Join us in this important effort regarding the policies that support the
ccTLD community. If you have questions, please contact us at
ccnsosecretariat at icann.org

LINKS

  	* Charter PGA WG, as adopted by Council at its 206th meeting
	* https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups

Best regards.

Joke Braeken

joke.braeken at icann.org



Links:
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[1] 
https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuduypqDspHdO6z_vxPVhHfE1lO9DWoLaB
[2] https://forms.gle/tocS8AYFUyaBT5HN6
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Barrack Otieno

General Manager

Africa Top Level Domains Organization

+254721325277

www.aftld.org

'The Regional Association of African ccTLDs
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