ccNSO Guidelines

The ccNSO maintains a central repository of key governance and operational documents, including the ccNSO work plan, roles and responsibilities, and Decisional Participant guidelines.

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Administration of the ccNSO The ccNSO work plan sets out planned activities, objectives, and priorities, while the roles and responsibilities define the duties of the ccNSO Council and appointees to ensure effective governance and accountability. Work Plan May 2026 ccNSO Activity Monitor ccNSO FY 26-27 Portfolio of Activities Guideline: ccNSO Portfolio of Activities (November 2023) Adopted - Work Prioritization Approach v4 June 2022 ccNSO: Purpose and Goals (adopted April 2024) Roles and Responsibilities ccNSO Council Roles and Responsibilities (March 2026) ccNSO External Appointments (April 2026) Guideline: Roles and Responsibilities (26 February 2018)
ccNSO Decisional Participant Guidelines The framework for the ccNSO’s role as a Decisional Participant in the ICANN Empowered Community, including rules for approving or rejecting key actions. ccNSO Guideline: Board Recall ccNSO Board Director Removal ccNSO Guideline: Nominating Committee Board Director Removal Guideline – Approval Actions (17 October 2019) Guideline – ccNSO Rejection Actions Procedure (24 May 2018)
Meetings and Meetings Practices Description of the structure, procedures, and best practices for ccNSO meetings, including Council meetings and general sessions. Guideline: ccNSO Meetings (31 May 2021) Guideline: ccNSO Council Practices (9 February 2017)
Operational Groups and Statements Details of the formation, roles, and reporting procedures for working groups, committees, and other operational bodies within the ccNSO. Guidelines: ccNSO SOI and CoI (April 2026) Outline ccNSO Policy Implementation Assistance process – 21 September 2023 Annex A (March 2021) Sign Up Form and Acknowledgment of Terms (18 June 2018) Principles to Guide the Creation of CCWGs (7 November 2016) Guidelines: ccNSO Collaboration Groups (30 March 2016) Guidelines: ccNSO Statements (30 March 2016) Guidelines: ccNSO Working Groups (30 March 2016)
Officials and Liaisons Processes for selecting ccNSO officials and liaisons, including appointment criteria, terms, and responsibilities. Guideline: ccNSO Board Director Removal (May 2026) Guideline: ccNSO Council Selection and Removal Procedures ( 12 June 2025) Guideline: ccNSO Nominations Process ICANN Board Seats 11 and 12 (15 December 2022) Procedures for ccNSO Appointees version 1 (March 2021) Guideline: Appointment of the ccNSO Representative on the Empowered Community Administration (1 September 2016)
Other Guidelines Additional documents that support ccNSO operations but do not fall under the primary categories listed above. Guideline for Voluntary Financial Contributions of ccTLDs to ICANN ( 21 August 2025) Guideline: ccNSO Travel Support (19 September 2024) ccNSO Council 360-degree feedback process (21 December 2023) ccNSO Repository Bylaw Changes (26 September 2023) Interim Procedure: Selection ccNSO Candidates Community Representatives Group on the Establishment of the IRP Standing Panel (19 November 2020) Guideline: ccNSO-GNSO Joint Consultation on the Initiation of a Special IFR (23 January 2020) Guideline for ccTLD managers Accountability Framework Discussions with ICANN (5 December 2014)
Clarification of Guidelines Explanatory notes and clarifications to help interpret specific guidelines and ensure consistent understanding across the community. NomCom Appointee specific requirements (December 2020)
Application to Self-Select Geographic Region Process and criteria for ccTLD managers who wish to self-select their geographic region for ccNSO participation. https://ccnso.icann.org/en/applications/geo-region-application.htm
Email List Purpose, management, and acceptable use of ccNSO and ccTLD community email lists. ccTLD world list procedural documentation (14 February 2019) ccTLD community list
Archive Earlier versions of guidelines and documents, preserving the history of ccNSO’s operational development. Guidelines Archive