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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. |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
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| 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> |
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− | ==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> |
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| # 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> |
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− | ==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. |
| + | ==ccNSO Council== |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |