The ccNSO welcomes additional volunteers for the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC). The call for volunteers will close Friday, 3 February 2023 (23:59 UTC).
Potential IGLC members and those want to learn more about the work of the IGLC are kindly invited to a 1-hour webinar, hosted by ccNSO IGLC chair Annaliese Williams (.au). The webinar will be held on Wednesday, 25 January 2023 at 09:00 UTC. You will be informed on how to join the Committee, the required skill set, the topics that will be addressed by this group, and its working methods.
IGLC Webinar | 25 January at 9 UTC
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtd-CrqzktGdZvvEuOdJmdDFN44ZQZNly9
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Zoom recording will be published here: https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ
Who can become an IGLC member?
Membership of the Committee is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members of the ccNSO or not) The membership will be listed on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm
There is no term end, however each year the members of the Committee will be asked whether they want to continue to serve thereon. The group encourages participation from all geographic regions and by volunteering you commit to participate in and contribute to the meetings and to the work in between those meetings.
Working method
The committee meets on a monthly basis through Zoom and might decide to hold a working session during the ICANN public meetings. Also, the IGLC occasionally organizes session on internet governance topics, with relevance to ccTLD managers. Recent examples include the ICANN75 session on the protection of geographical indications, or the upcoming ICANN76 session on the impact of the digital divide on ccTLDs. The working language of the committee is English.
How to apply?
If you are interested in applying for membership of the ccNSO IGLC, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken@icann.org. The call for volunteers will close on Friday, 3 February 2023 (23:59 UTC).
By submitting your personal data, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and you agree to abide by the electronic Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos)
Next Steps
Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as member and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. Members shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council after closure of the call for volunteers.
About the IGLC
The IGLC has been established to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance. Consult the IGLC Charter and read more about the Committee here: https://community.icann.org/x/vCBIBg