Resolutions 2026

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What are ccNSO Resolutions? Resolutions are formal actions taken by the ccNSO Council, typically following discussion and a vote. They may address administrative matters, provide guidance, support policy development, or help govern the ccNSO.
What Do They Cover? Common topics include: Policy Development Processes (PDPs) Creation of working groups or committees Endorsement of recommendations Adoption of ccNSO guidelines
Structure of a Resolution Each resolution outlines the background of an issue and may include one or more formal decisions.
How Are Resolutions Adopted? Resolutions are usually adopted during ccNSO Council meetings but may also be adopted online. The type of vote required—majority or supermajority—depends on the nature of the decision.
When Do Resolutions Take Effect? Administrative decisions (e.g., election timelines, membership approvals, meeting schedules, and appointments) become effective immediately upon publication. All other decisions take effect seven days after publication.

For more detailed procedures, see the Rules of the ccNSO.

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Positions and Decisions
12 Mar 2026 227-01 \| Chair Election In accordance with the procedure to select its chair and vice-chairs, as included in the Guideline ccNSO Roles and Responsibilities adopted on 26 February 2018, Alejandra Reynoso was duly nominated and seconded as candidate Chair of the ccNSO, and accepted her nomination and the ccNSO Council elects Alejandra Reynoso to serve as its Chair starting at the end of the ICANN85 until the end of ICANN88. The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary accordingly and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.
12 Mar 2026 227-02 \| Vice-Chairs Elections In accordance with the procedure to select its chair and vice-chairs, as included in the Guideline ccNSO Roles and Responsibilities adopted on 26 February 2018, Adebiyi Oladipo and Jordan Carter were duly nominated and seconded, and accepted their nominations. It is noted that the Chair, and Vice-Chairs are all residing in different ICANN regions. The ccNSO Council elects Adebiyi Oladipo and Jordan Carter to serve as its Vice-Chairs starting at the end of the ICANN85 meeting until the end of the ICANN88 meeting. The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary accordingly and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.
12 Mar 2026 227-03 \| Adoption of Roles and Responsibilities The ccNSO Council adopts the March 2026 - March 2027 overview of roles and responsibilities and their assignment to Councillors, including those of the Council Chair and Vice-Chair as decided under item 11 a. and b. above. The secretariat is requested to publish this resolution and the overview of roles and responsibilities and their assignments on the ccNSO website as soon as possible. This resolution becomes effective upon its publication.
12 Mar 2026 227-04 \| Adoption of Comments on proposed changes to CSC Charter Sections 17 & 18 The ccNSO council resolves to adopt the comments on the proposed changes of section 17, 18 and charter of CSC. The Council requests its chair to submit the comments, after this resolution becomes effective. The Council requests the secretariat to publish the response on the ccNSO website correspondence page. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.
12 Mar 2026 227-05 \| Request to Draft Public Comment on ICANN’s Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption The ccNSO Council requests the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) to draft a comment on ICANN’s Universal Acceptance Expert Group’s draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption. The Council also mandates the UAC to submit their comments in the related public comment forum on their own behalf, making clear that these comments should not be interpreted as views from the ccNSO Council, ccNSO members, nor from individual ccTLD managers.
12 Mar 2026 227-06 \| Portfolio of Activities FY26-27 The ccNSO Council supports the update to the FY26-27 Portfolio of Activities and accepts the February 2026 quarterly overview. The secretariat is requested to publish the resolution, the decision becomes effective upon publication.
12 Mar 2026 227-07 \| Appointments The ccNSO Council appoints the following persons as Members of the following committees, study groups or working groups: Stephen Deerhake, member Public Records Study Group Pablo Rodriguez, member Disaster Recovery Study Group The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed and enable their participation in the respective teams. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.
19 Feb 2026 226-01 \| Bylaw Change and Amendment The ccNSO Council requests its chair to draft a Council statement in support of the proposed Bylaw changes and amended Customer Standing Committee Charter. The draft Statement is expected by Council Meeting 227, for adoption by Council. This decision becomes effective 7 days after publication.
22 Jan 2026 225-01 \| Decision to participate in GNSO PDP1 Per request of the GNSO Council the ccNSO Council decides to participate in the GNSO PDP 1 Associated Domain Name Check. The GNSO Council will be informed that the ccNSO does not have a view, nor holds on a position on the matter addressed through the PDP, nor do the members represent a view or position of ccTLDs in general. The Council requests the ccNSO Domain Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) to nominate up to two (2) members, up to one (1) participant and an alternate and inform the ccNSO Council as soon as feasible, and no later than 30 January 2026. The Chair of the Council is requested to inform the GNSO secretariat before 9 February 2026 of the nomination.
22 Jan 2026 225-02 \| Appointment - Survey Process Manager The ccNSO Council adopts the proposed timeline to conduct the ccNSO Councillors 360 review: Start of Survey: 23 January 2026 Closure of Survey: 13 February 2026 Sending results to individual Councillors and chair: 19 February 2026 The ccNSO Council appoints Bart Boswinkel as Survey Process manager. The secretariat is requested to publish this resolution as soon as possible. This decision becomes effective upon publication of the resolution.
22 Jan 2026 225-03 \| Adoption of ToR – Call for Volunteers IGLC Review Team The ccNSO Council adopted the Terms of Reference for the effectiveness and efficiency of the IGLC. The secretariat is requested to seek volunteers for the IGLC review as feasible to ensure the review can start in February. The Review team should include 3-5 members of which at least 3 Councillors. Members of the Review Team are not expected to be a member of the IGLC. The volunteers are to be appointed online as soon as feasible. The secretariat is also requested to publish this resolution as soon as possible. This decision becomes effective upon publication.
22 Jan 2026 225-04 \| Adoption - ccNSO Election Process Report The ccNSO Council adopts the ccNSO Council Election Process report as proposed, including its recommendations, and formally confirms the election of the following person: Grace Ingabire (AF region). The term of the elected councillors starts at the end of the ccNSO Council in Mumbai (ICANN85). The Council congratulates the elected candidate. With the adoption of the Election Report, the Council Election Process for the AF region is now closed. The ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) is requested to review the Council Selection Process Guideline, taking into account the recommendations from the Selection Process Manager. The secretariat is requested to publish this resolution promptly and also to inform the GRC. The ccNSO Chair is requested to inform ICANN's Secretary of the election results in accordance with section 10.4(i) of the ICANN Bylaws. This decision takes effect upon publication.