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==Overview==
==Overview==
One of the biggest complaints with the structuring of the DNSO cam from [[ccTLD]] registry operators, who felt that the SO was mainly concerned with gTLDs and that they needed their own separate organization. During the DNSO restructuring phase the ccTLD operators' concerns were among the top priorities. Work began on creating the [[Country Code Names Supporting Organization]] (ccNSO) in September, 2002, culminating in the creation of the ccNSO at [[ICANN Montreal]] in June, 2003.<ref>[http://law.bepress.com/context/uiuclwps/article/1097/viewcontent Law.Bepress.com]</ref>
The ccNSO is the forum for global discussions and debates regarding issues related to ccTLDs.
In order to nurture consensus, the ccNSO also offers a platform for technical cooperation and development of practical skills for [[ccTLD]] managers. The best practices among ccTLD managers are shared within Working Group forums for improved development and cooperation. They also then share their recommendations with the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CcNSO General Information]</ref>
In order to nurture consensus, the ccNSO also offers a platform for technical cooperation and development of practical skills for [[ccTLD]] managers. The best practices among ccTLD managers are shared within Working Group forums for improved development and cooperation. They also then share their recommendations with the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CcNSO General Information]</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 9: Country-Code Names Supporting Organization|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 the ccNSO is easy but is limited to to ccTLD Managers, as per the [[ICANN Bylaws#Article 9: Country-Code Names Supporting Organization|ICANN Bylaws Article IX]]).<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/ccnso/applications CcNSO Membership Application]</ref>
The following rules apply:
The following rules apply:
# Membership of the ccNSO is open for all ccTLD managers responsible for managing an ISO 3166 country-code top-level domain;<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CcNSO Membership]</ref>
# Membership of the ccNSO is open for all ccTLD managers responsible for managing an ISO 3166 country-code top-level domain;<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CcNSO Membership]</ref>
# Any organization managing an IDN ccTLD is eligible for ccNSO membership;
# Any organization managing an IDN ccTLD is eligible for ccNSO membership;
# 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>
* Cooperate with ccTLD managers and stakeholders of ICANN;
* Cooperate with ccTLD managers and stakeholders of ICANN;
* Organize effective working groups.
* Organize effective working groups.
==ccNSO Council==
==ccNSO Council==
The ccNSO is overseen by its council, which is in charge of coordinating the functions of the larger group and managing its policy recommendations. The councillors lead many ccNSO discussions and aim to develop official community positions for their board recommendations. Between the 3 ICANN conferences the council makes a point of meeting via conference calls.
The ccNSO is overseen by its council, which is in charge of coordinating the functions of the larger group and managing its policy recommendations. The councillors lead many ccNSO discussions and aim to develop official community positions for their board recommendations. Between the 3 ICANN conferences the council makes a point of meeting via conference calls.