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The NCUC amplifies the voice of individuals and civil society organizations in the development of the Domain Name System and this area of the Internet’s infrastructure. The NCUC has significant voting power in ICANN’s policy-making processes and its members work diligently to develop and support positions that favour non-commercial communication and activity online.
The NCUC amplifies the voice of individuals and civil society organizations in the development of the Domain Name System and this area of the Internet’s infrastructure. The NCUC has significant voting power in ICANN’s policy-making processes and its members work diligently to develop and support positions that favour non-commercial communication and activity online.
The NCUC is constituted in the ICANN Bylaws as a member of the [[NCSG|Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group]] (NCSG). Its main objective is to represent the interests and positions of individuals and the civil society involved in non-commercial Internet activities such as education, promotion of arts, religion, children's welfare, scientific research, and others using internet as a global communication method.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XX-5 ICANN Bylaws]</ref> The NCUC was the original voice of non-commercial interests within [[ICANN]];<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/ncsg_approved_charter NCSG Approved Charter]</ref> however, a major restructuring of the GNSO took place in 2008.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/restructure-working-group-en.htm GNSO Improvements]</ref> The new structure allows for the number of [[Consituency|constituencies]] to constantly be in flux, while providing a constant voice through the [[SG|Stakeholder Groups]]. Thus, the NCUC was the predecessor of the NCSG, and is now a part of it.
== Standing ==
The NCUC is constituted in the ICANN Bylaws as a member of the [[NCSG|Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group]] (NCSG). Its main objective is to represent the interests and positions of individuals and the civil society involved in non-commercial Internet activities such as education, promotion of arts, religion, children's welfare, scientific research, and others using internet as a global communication method.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XX-5 ICANN Bylaws]</ref>
== History ==
The NCUC has a proud history that stretches back almost 20 years. It has taken principled and consistent stances in support of Internet freedoms and human rights. This non-commercial outlook has heavily influenced policy matters within ICANN today.
The NCUC was established in 1999 as the original voice of non-commercial interests within [[ICANN]].<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/ncsg_approved_charter NCSG Approved Charter]</ref> Following a major restructuring of the GNSO in 2008<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/restructure-working-group-en.htm GNSO Improvements]</ref>, it was possible for the number of [[Consituency|constituencies]] to constantly be in flux, while providing a constant voice through the [[SG|Stakeholder Groups]]. Thus, the NCUC was the predecessor of the NCSG, which it is now a part of it.
== Activities ==
The NCUC performs the following functions:
* Mobilize civil society actors to participate in ICANN.
* Elect representatives to the GNSO Council, which coordinates the policy development process for generic Top Level Domains.
* Collaborate and interact with other stakeholders in ICANN on matters of common concern, including businesses, governments, and others.
* Develop and advocate policy positions.
* Send members around the world to engage and participate in important agenda setting and decision making processes.
* Organize conferences and events exploring global Internet governance issues.
==Organizational Structure==
==Organizational Structure==
* '''Executive Committee''' is responsible for administering the different activities of the Constituency, it is headed by a chairman who is elected yearly. It also consist of a Secretary-Treasurer and one representative from every geographical region.
* '''Executive Committee''' is responsible for administering the different activities of the Constituency, it is headed by a chairman who is elected yearly. It also consist of a Secretary-Treasurer and one representative from every geographical region.
* '''Policy Committee''' is tasked to determine and represent the positions of the Constituency on issues related to domain names, ICANN policy and procedures of the [[GNSO]], ICANN policy committees, [[WG|working groups]], [[AC|advisory committees]] including policy forums. The Policy Committee is co-chaired by Constituency Representatives to the GNSO Council who are elected for two-year terms. The term of each co-chair will be terminated on an odd number and even number year to maintain the continuity of the Council.
* '''Policy Committee''' is tasked to determine and represent the positions of the Constituency on issues related to domain names, ICANN policy and procedures of the [[GNSO]], ICANN policy committees, [[WG|working groups]], [[AC|advisory committees]] including policy forums. The Policy Committee is co-chaired by Constituency Representatives to the GNSO Council who are elected for two-year terms. The term of each co-chair will be terminated on an odd number and even number year to maintain the continuity of the Council.
== Positions ==
==Groups==
==Groups==