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'''ccNSO''' is the acronym for '''Country Code Names Supporting Organization''', which is an advisory body within [[ICANN]] created by and for [[ccTLD]] managers. The ccNSO is a consortium of working groups and the [[ccNSO Council]], and it works in conjunction with other supporting organizations and bodies within ICANN.  

'''ccNSO''' is the acronym for '''Country Code Names Supporting Organization''', which is an advisory body within [[ICANN]] created by and for [[ccTLD]] managers. The ccNSO is a consortium of working groups and the ccNSO Council, and it works in conjunction with other supporting organizations and bodies within ICANN.  

==Overview==

==Overview==

During the last few years of activity, the ccNSO has mainly focused and worked on the development of fast track [[ccTLD]] introduction in conjunction with [[IDN]]s, as well as the implementation of ccTLD changes according to [[ICANN]]'s bylaws.<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CcNSO focus]</ref>

During the last few years of activity, the ccNSO has mainly focused and worked on the development of fast track [[ccTLD]] introduction in conjunction with [[IDN]]s, as well as the implementation of ccTLD changes according to [[ICANN]]'s bylaws.<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CcNSO focus]</ref>

==ccNSO Membership==

===ccNSO Membership===

In order to become a ccNSO member an application must be filled out; however, there are no fees or costs incurred by becoming a ccNSO member. Joining ccNSO is easy, but is limited to to ccTLD Managers (this is according to the [[ICANN]] Bylaws Article IX).<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/ccnso/applications CcNSO Membership Application]</ref>

In order to become a ccNSO member an application must be filled out; however, there are no fees or costs incurred by becoming a ccNSO member. Joining ccNSO is easy, but is limited to to ccTLD Managers (this is according to the [[ICANN]] Bylaws Article IX).<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/ccnso/applications CcNSO Membership Application]</ref>

# Multiple memberships are not given to entities that work with synchronized ccTLDS.<ref>[http://aptld.org/file/2010oct/112c_Hiro_IDNatAPTLD.pdf CcNSO Membership Questions]</ref>

# Multiple memberships are not given to entities that work with synchronized ccTLDS.<ref>[http://aptld.org/file/2010oct/112c_Hiro_IDNatAPTLD.pdf CcNSO Membership Questions]</ref>

==ccNSO Responsibilities==

===ccNSO Responsibilities===

Besides supplying and providing a platform for technical cooperation and a forum for ccTLD related problems and issues, the ccNSO has other responsibilities, such as:

Besides supplying and providing a platform for technical cooperation and a forum for ccTLD related problems and issues, the ccNSO has other responsibilities, such as:

* Advising the [[ICANN Board]] on global policies related to ccTLD issues.  

* Advising the [[ICANN Board]] on global policies related to ccTLD issues.  

* Policy development through the [[ccNSO Council]].

* Policy development through the ccNSO Council.

* Cooperate with ccTLD managers and stakeholders of ICANN;

* Cooperate with ccTLD managers and stakeholders of ICANN;

* Organize effective working groups.

* Organize effective working groups.

==References==

==References==