Public Comment is a vital part of our multistakeholder model. It provides a mechanism for stakeholders to have their opinions and recommendations formally and publicly documented. It is an opportunity for the ICANN community to effect change and improve policies and operations.
The Country-Code Name Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council welcomes the opportunity to provide a response and input on the Initial Report of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) 2nd Effectiveness Review Team. In accordance with the Guideline: ccNSO Statements (2016) this response and input is supported by the members of the ccNSO and adopted by the ccNSO Council on 17 November 2022
In making its comments, the ccNSO will first make some general observations and then comment on specific findings, recommendations and suggestions.
General Observations
The ccNSO supports the 2nd Review Team’s conclusion that the CSC operates effectively. The ccNSO welcomes the finding of the Review Team that the CSC has an excellent working relationship with PTI and expects that this working relationship will continue in the future.
The ccNSO supports the conclusion of the Review Team that the limited role and remit of the CSC should not be expanded.
In general, the ccNSO agrees with all findings and recommendations