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Line 18: − + − + − + − One of the biggest complaints with the structuring of ICANN's [[DNSO]] came from [[ccTLD]] registry operators, who felt that the [[SO|supporting organization]] was mainly concerned with gTLDs and that they needed their own separate organization. On October, 29, 2002, the country code managers emphasized their dissatisfaction by withdrawing completely from the DNSO.<ref>[http://www.ccwhois.org/elections/ Elections, ccWHois.org]</ref> This action prompted and expedited the replacement of the DNSO with the [[GNSO]], which was created in December, 2002. 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>+ − + − 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>+ − 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>+ + − 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: − # 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; − # 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=== − 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. − * Policy development through the ccNSO Council. − * Cooperate with ccTLD managers and stakeholders of ICANN; − * Organize effective working groups. Line 81:
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The '''Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)''' 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.
The '''Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)''' is a body within [[ICANN]] created by and for [[ccTLD]] managers. It provides a forum for topical issues relating to ccTLDs from a global perspective.<ref>[https://ccnso.icann.org ccNSO.icann.org]</ref>
As of August 2013, the ccNSO has 138 members, with Rwanda (.rw) being the latest to join.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-aug13-en.htm#3 Update Aug 13, ICANN.org] Published Aug 14, Retrieved Aug 14th</ref>
As of February 2018, the ccNSO has 165 members.
==Overview==
==Overview==
The ccNSO provides a platform for nurturing consensus, technical cooperation, skill building and to facilitate for best practices for [[ccTLD]]s and their managers.
The ccNSO is the forum for global discussions and debates regarding issues related to ccTLDs.
The ccNSO also develops and recommends global policies to the ICANN Board for issues relating to ccTLDs. These processes are managed by the ccNSO Council and typically organized through Working Groups. The limited number of issues addressed by this policy development process include issues such as the introduction of Internationalised Domain Name (IDN) ccTLDs.
The ccNSO provides ccTLD managers a way to work together with other stakeholders and communities, such as the Government Advisory Committee (GAC) or the Generic Names Supporting Organisation (GNSO).<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CcNSO General Information]</ref>
==History==
One of the biggest complaints with the structuring of ICANN's [[DNSO]] came from [[ccTLD]] registry operators, who felt that the [[SO|supporting organization]] was mainly concerned with gTLDs and that they needed their own separate organization. On October, 29, 2002, the country code managers emphasized their dissatisfaction by withdrawing completely from the DNSO.<ref>[http://www.ccwhois.org/elections/ Elections, ccWHois.org]</ref> This action prompted and expedited the replacement of the DNSO with the [[GNSO]], which was created in December, 2002. Work began on creating the [[Country Code Names Supporting Organization]] (ccNSO) in September, 2002, culminating in the creation of the ccNSO at ICANN 17 in June, 2003.<ref>[http://law.bepress.com/context/uiuclwps/article/1097/viewcontent Law.Bepress.com]</ref>
===ccNSO Membership===
===ccNSO Membership===
Membership in the ccNSO is open to all ccTLD managers responsible for managing an ISO 3166 country-code top-level domain, but there are no fees or costs incurred by becoming a ccNSO member.<ref>[https://ccnso.icann.org/en/ccnso/applications ccNSO Membership]</ref>
==ccNSO Council==
==ccNSO Council==
'''Nominating Committee Appointees'''
'''Nominating Committee Appointees'''
* [[Christelle Vaval]] (Term ends at [[Annual Meeting]] 2018)
* [[Christelle Vaval]] (Term ends at [[Annual Meeting]] 2018)
* [[Jian Zhang]] (Term ends at [[Annual Meeting]] 2019)
* [[Jian Zhang]] (Term ends at [[Annual Meeting]] 2019)
The ccNSO also contributes one member to [[ICANN]]'s NomCom, this position is currently held by [[Giovanni Seppia]].<ref>[http://nomcom.icann.org/members-2011.htm NomCom.ICANN.org]</ref>
The ccNSO also contributes one member to [[ICANN]]'s NomCom, this position is currently held by [[Jörg Schweiger]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/nomcom2017/#members ICANN's NomCom]</ref>
==References==
==References==